Results of Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker at AEW Double or Nothing 2021
Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. (with Rebel) for the AEW Women’s Title
* Before the match, it was announced that AEW All Out will take place in Chicago on Sunday, September 5th.
* There was a brief face off before the two started trading blows. Both tried to hit their big moves early. There were dueling “let’s go Shida/DMD” chants.
* Baker got the upper hand and put on the glove that was given to her by Rebel. Baker worked over Shida as the crowd did more “DMD” chants.
Thigh Slap. pic.twitter.com/JtrHG9DhOJ
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* Shida was able to make a comeback and hit several knee strikes to Baker. The match went back and forth at this point. Baker hit an Air Raid Crash for a nearfall and then Shida came back with a superplex for a nearfall.
Three huge knee strikes from @shidahikaru! The champion is really pouring it on! #AEWDoN #DoubleOrNothing
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* Rebel got on the apron and caused Shida to be distracted. The referee ended up ejecting Rebel. Baker hit a curb stomp on the women’s title while the referee wasn’t looking but Shida still kicked out.
* Shida got another nearfall on Baker but Baker was able to get the lockjaw on and Shida tapped out which ended her year-long reign as champion.
* Tony Schiavone gave Baker a huge after the match.
Dr. @RealBrittBaker got that belt AND the ever-important @tonyschiavone24 hug. You love to see it. #AEWDoN #DoubleOrNothing
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