Tony Khan Changes Mina Shirakawa’s Theme Mid-Show After Fan Backlash – AEW fans tuning in to Dynamite: Beach Break may have picked up on a curious inconsistency during Mina Shirakawa’s appearance — and it turns out they weren’t imagining it.
During her entrance for the AEW Women’s Title Eliminator match, Shirakawa walked out to a brand-new theme song, which immediately drew strong reactions online. However, after Shirakawa scored the pinfall victory over Toni Storm to earn a title shot at Double or Nothing, her original theme music — the one she previously used in STARDOM — played instead.
AEW President Tony Khan later took to social media to address the situation directly. In response to fans criticizing the new entrance music, Khan admitted he made the decision to switch back mid-show due to fan dissatisfaction.
While the remark was made jokingly, it confirmed what many suspected — that AEW management listened to immediate fan feedback and reverted Shirakawa’s theme music on the fly. The moment highlights AEW’s responsiveness to its fanbase, particularly in the case of a wrestler like Shirakawa, whose presentation and persona are closely tied to her music and aesthetic.
Shirakawa defeated Storm, Skye Blue, and AZM in a four-way eliminator match to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s Championship at AEW Double or Nothing on May 25 in Glendale, AZ. The title match will mark Shirakawa’s first major championship opportunity since officially joining AEW.
Tony Khan Changes Mina Shirakawa’s Theme Mid-Show After Fan Backlash
