Ahead of the highly anticipated title match at AEW Dynamite: Winter is Coming, AEW star Mina Shirakawa reflected on her previous encounter with WWE’s Blake Monroe. This Wednesday, the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament finale will feature Timeless Love Bombs (Tony Storm & Mina Shirakawa) battling Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron). Mina took to Twitter to recall last year’s Winter is Coming event where she competed against Blake Monroe (also known as Mariah May) for the AEW Women’s World Championship, expressing how that loss was heartbreaking as it involved her best friend. She hopes to leave the ring this time with a smile, sharing the moment with her teammate Tony.
In another tweet, Mina shared her excitement for the upcoming match, stating how her heart races thinking back to last year and how fast time has flown. She confidently expressed that she and Tony will exit the ring happy and with their championship belts. Monroe, who left AEW in May 2025 after losing to Toni Storm, has since joined WWE and currently holds the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
Fan Take: This storyline highlights the personal and professional stakes for AEW’s female wrestlers, adding emotional depth to the competition that will engage fans. It underscores the evolving dynamics between AEW and WWE talent, which keeps the wrestling scene fresh and captivating.
