Hikaru Shida claims AEW TBS title after Survival of the Fittest match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Hikaru Shida emerged victorious in the Survival of the Fittest match during AEW Dynamite on July 1, 2026, securing the vacant TBS Championship. She outlasted five contenders, including Persephone, Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, Queen Aminata, and Maika, after a series of eliminations. The match featured intense exchanges, with Shida defeating Statlander in the final moments amid outside interference. This title was previously held by Willow Nightingale, who vacated it due to injury at the end of May. Shida's victory marks a significant moment in her wrestling career.
- •Shida wins the first-ever Survival of the Fittest match on AEW Dynamite.
- •She defeats Kris Statlander to capture the vacant TBS Championship.
- •The title was previously vacated by Willow Nightingale due to injury.
- •The match involved multiple eliminations and external interference.
- 2:11 AMWrestling Inc — Hikaru Shida Wins Survival Of The Fittest, Claims Vacant AEW TBS Title On Dynamite
"Hikaru Shida is the new TBS Champion after winning the Survival of the Fittest match on "AEW Dynamite."
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