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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

Mina Shirakawa cites Jushin Thunder Liger as early wrestling inspiration

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Eric Mutter)

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