Mother’s Milk finish ends intense women’s division clash
Summary
– Marina Shafir defeated Mina Shirakawa on AEW Dynamite, December 24
– Shafir focused heavily on Shirakawa’s knee throughout the match
– The bout ended with Shafir forcing a stoppage via Mother’s Milk
Marina Shafir and Mina Shirakawa faced off in a physical singles match on the December 24 edition of AEW Dynamite. From the opening moments, Shafir leaned into her aggressive style, targeting Shirakawa’s leg with sharp strikes and heavy kicks.
Shirakawa attempted to counter with speed and technical precision. She intercepted kicks, swept Shafir’s base, and scored a near fall with a quick splash off the ropes. Despite the momentum shift, Shafir powered through and quickly regained control.
The match centered on leg damage as both competitors sought submissions. Shirakawa attempted to apply her signature figure-four leg lock, but she was unable to secure the hold before Shafir broke free completely.
Shafir responded decisively by locking in Mother’s Milk. The submission was cinched in tight, and Shirakawa showed immediate signs of fading as her arm dropped while trapped in the hold.
With Shirakawa unresponsive, the referee was forced to stop the match. Medical personnel were called as Shafir released the hold, having secured a dominant submission victory.
The post-match scene escalated further when Timeless Toni Storm appeared despite vowing to stay backstage. Storm attacked Shafir, dropping her and dramatically closing the segment.
