Mina Shirakawa Falls to Persephone on Collision
The AEW wrestler lost a singles match on Collision and posted an emotional response on X.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Wrestling
Mina Shirakawa lost to Persephone in a singles match on AEW Collision, which took place aboard the Norwegian Jewel during Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea in Miami. Shirakawa afterward wrote on X that she is disappointed with herself and will not dwell on the defeat.
Why it matters
The loss comes as Shirakawa, who joined AEW in early 2025, works toward championship goals she has said she wants to achieve. The result also places Persephone, a former AEW TBS Champion, in a prominent position on the Collision roster.
Persephone, age 25, defeated Shirakawa, who marked eight years since her pro wrestling debut. The source provides no further match statistics or rankings.
The players
Mina Shirakawa
Mina Shirakawa is a professional wrestler who joined All Elite Wrestling in early 2025 and has said she wants to become a champion.
Persephone
Persephone is a professional wrestler and former AEW TBS Champion who is 25 years old.
The details
Shirakawa and Persephone competed in a singles match on Collision, held on Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea aboard the Norwegian Jewel in Miami. Shirakawa later posted a statement on X saying she is disappointed with herself but will come back stronger.
Timeline
Early 2025: Shirakawa joins AEW.
Week of the Collision broadcast (approximately early November 2026): Shirakawa loses to Persephone.
November 9, 2026: Shirakawa's statement is reported.
Season Trajectory
The result adds to the ongoing competition within AEW's women's division on Collision, where former champions and newer signings contend for title opportunities. Shirakawa's stated goal of winning the Women's World Championship places her loss within a longer climb toward that title.
Fantasy and bracket players tracking AEW's women's division may need to account for Persephone's win and Shirakawa's loss when evaluating matchups. The result shifts the standings for the division's contenders heading into upcoming Collision broadcasts.
The takeaway
Shirakawa's public response shows a wrestler focused on a longer goal rather than the single loss. Readers following AEW's women's division can track whether her next appearances move her toward a title match.
Further reading
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