It looks like Io Shirai has a specific request to re-sign with the WWE.
Io Shirai reportedly had one foot out the door of her run with the WWE earlier this week, with Io responding to the reports in a simple tweet about the “rumors”. Shirai has been very successful in NXT and is a former NXT Women’s Champion
Dave Meltzer attempted to clarify the situation in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. It was noted that Shirai would re-sign with WWE if she gets a deal where she can work on the main roster.
“Io Shirai, on Twitter, in response to last week’s issue just wrote “rumors” regarding her not signing a new contract and potentially leaving. Those at NXT said last week that at the time Shirai had not signed a new contract that had been offered. They believed she was returning to Japan and Stardom now that Stardom has stronger financial backing from Bushiroad. Those close to Stardom did not indicate she was coming back, although did believe she would be moving back to Japan if she wasn’t on the main roster.
As noted, if she lets her contract expire without renewing she could work anywhere, whether it be Japan or the U.S., immediately. Still, she disputed this report. She had been injured and not been used in months but has been back training at the PC lately. Those who know her from Japan said she went to WWE with the goal of making the main roster and believe she would stay with a main roster deal. We haven’t heard about her signing a new deal this week after checking but there is an offer on the table and her current deal hasn’t expired yet. And at this point, she really should be on the main roster as she’s better than most on it right now.”
Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Time will if Io will decide to remain with the WWE or if she will take her chances back in Japan.
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