Former AEW Women's Champion Hikaru Shida Updates Visa Status from Japan

AEW star Hikaru Shida has been absent from All Elite Wrestling programming since November 2024 due to ongoing visa renewal issues. She remains in Japan, where she has stayed active in the local wrestling scene while awaiting the completion of her visa process. Shida has expressed hope to return to AEW soon, acknowledging the complexity of visa approvals due to the number of wrestlers and legal matters involved. During her absence, AEW International Champion Kenny Omega has been caring for her cats. While no official timeline for Shida's AEW return has been announced, she has used social media and YouTube livestreams to update fans and maintain engagement. Her eventual comeback is highly anticipated by fans eager to see one of AEW's founding women stars back in action.