Ranking Every AEW Wrestler's 2020 From Worst To Best

17. Hikaru Shida

AEW ranked 2020
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Aside from the disappointing second Nyla Rose match and being forced to sell terror for the underseasoned Abadon, Hikaru Shida has had a strong year that very few people are talking about due to the mess around her.

While the AEW women's division remains a disappointment, its champion has been on point. Shida is a pure wrestler capable of elevating lesser performers and has starred in most of the scene's best matches in 2020. Sure, she could benefit from increased character development, but she typically nails everything she is asked to do in her televised role.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.