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Hikaru Shida Wins Survival, Becomes New TBS Champion

7/2/2026

Summary

Shida Wins

Hikaru Shida won the Survival of the Fittest match, becoming the new TBS Champion.
The six competitors—Shida, Kris Statlander, Persephone, Maika, Harley Cameron and Queen Aminata—were eliminated in the order Cameron, Maika, Aminata, Persephone, then Statlander.
Persephone rolled up Aminata for an upset elimination and later struck Statlander with the TBS Championship.
Shida forced a referee stoppage with an Ankle Lock, while early alliances, betrayals and two commercial breaks shortened the broadcast.

Summary

Omega Accepts

Kevin Knight retained the TNT Championship by pinning Lio Rush.
Don Callis denied Darby Allin’s post-match request for a title shot.
Andrade El Idolo publicly left the Don Callis Family, suggesting a new feud.
Kenny Omega accepted MJF’s stipulation to challenge for the AEW World Championship at Beach Break, risking permanent ineligibility if he loses.

History

Historical Context

Eric Bischoff launched the New World Order in WCW in 1996, turning the Monday Nitro ratings war by recruiting Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall and eventually amassing 79 members. The faction’s invasion-style storytelling set a viewership benchmark that AEW echoes in its 2024 TBS/TNT title tournaments featuring stars like MJF and Hikaru Shida.

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Shida Wins

Hikaru Shida won the Survival of the Fittest match, becoming the new TBS Champion.
The six competitors—Shida, Kris Statlander, Persephone, Maika, Harley Cameron and Queen Aminata—were eliminated in the order Cameron, Maika, Aminata, Persephone, then Statlander.
Persephone rolled up Aminata for an upset elimination and later struck Statlander with the TBS Championship.
Shida forced a referee stoppage with an Ankle Lock, while early alliances, betrayals and two commercial breaks shortened the broadcast.

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