Mina Shirakawa cites Jushin Thunder Liger as early wrestling inspiration
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
During a recent episode of her YouTube show, AEW star Mina Shirakawa revealed that Jushin Thunder Liger was her inspiration for pursuing a wrestling career. Shirakawa, who attended a New Japan Pro Wrestling event as a youth, expressed her admiration for Liger, a legendary figure in the wrestling world known for his numerous championship wins. While Shirakawa aims for future success, she has established herself as a prominent competitor in AEW. Her most recent match took place on AEW's "Collision," where she and Thunder Rosa triumphed over B3CCA and Zakher.
- •Mina Shirakawa cited Jushin Thunder Liger as her wrestling inspiration.
- •She revealed this during her YouTube show, 'Mina Shirakawa Show'.
- •Liger is a celebrated NJPW legend with multiple championship titles.
- •Shirakawa recently competed alongside Thunder Rosa in AEW.
- •Their team won against B3CCA and Zakher on 'Collision'.
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"AEW star Mina Shirakawa names the New Japan Pro Wrestling junior heavyweight legend that first got her interested in a career in pro wrestling
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