Io Shirai, who defeated Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley during last night’s WWE NXT Takeover: In Your House event to become the new NXT Women’s Champion, took to her official Twitter account to comment on the title win by writing the following:
At last, I can call myself champion.
When I think about the tough & painful times, I was able to achieve this, largely in part to your support!I am truly grateful for everyone who gave me courage.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much! pic.twitter.com/maJcc5UzsU— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) June 8, 2020
I have nothing but the utmost respect & gratitude for WWE, who always believed I could become a champion, regardless of race or nationality.
Tonight, my chance finally arrived.
I don’t have a tag partner, but I definitely have a wonderful family & home.
💖#WWENXT 💖 pic.twitter.com/lsratbTuAp— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) June 8, 2020