The September 24, 2025 edition of AEW Dynamite closed with an AEW Women’s World Championship match between reigning champion Kris Statlander and challenger Mina Shirakawa.
During the match, Shirakawa targeted Statlander’s legs, locking in a leg submission that forced the champion to reach the ropes for a break. Shirakawa followed up with a series of strikes to Statlander’s back and legs, then landed a spinning backfist. As she attempted to apply a figure-four leglock, Statlander countered and rolled her up with a seat belt pinning combination to secure the victory and retain her title.
Following the match, Wheeler Yuta entered first to congratulate Statlander, followed by Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and PAC, who surrounded the ring. Harley Cameron joined the celebration, embracing