WWE's Io Shirai Wants Huge Match With NXT UK Star At WrestleMania 37
Who does 'The Genius of the Sky' want to defend her belt against at WrestleMania 37?
Whilst speaking recently with Sports Illustrated, NXT Women's Champion Io Shirai revealed which NXT UK star she wants a "dream match" with at WrestleMania.
During this interview, 'The Genius of the Sky' touched upon a number of different topics. However, the most interesting centred around what she'd like to be doing at this year's 'Mania event. When asked whether she'd like to defend her title against one of NXT UK's most recent signings in Joshi legend Meiko Satomura at the Show of Shows, Shirai responded by admitting:
"No question about it. WrestleMania is the grandest stage we have in this business and I have always wanted to compete under that spotlight. A match with Meiko Satomura is another dream match for me. Fortunately she has joined NXT UK, making it a real possibility now. I am so excited."
The NXT Women's Champion also revealed that she prides the quality of her various title defences over the actual length of her reign - which currently stands at 253 days. As the star noted in her conversation with SI:
"I find it very interesting that in Japan the number of title defenses are emphasized and here in WWE the number of days is important. So this is the first time I have realized I will be NXT Champion for 253 days. The days are easy to understand and count, but having quality matches against whomever I am facing matters more to me in the end because it will make me a better performer."
Shirai will put her belt on the line once again this Sunday as 'The Genius of the Sky' defends her title against Toni Storm and Mercedes Martinez in a triple threat match at NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day.
Will Shirai be able to keep hold of her belt long enough to make a Satomura showdown possible at 'Mania 37? Or will either of her challengers dowse those hopes this Valentine's Day? All will become clear once the Vengeance Day dust has settled...