Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. vs. Hikaru Shida

Inside the arena, the theme for Britt Baker hits and out she comes for her first match back in ten months. After she settles in the ring, the theme for her opponent, whom Schiavone calls Baker’s top rival, Hikaru Shida hits. Out she comes as highlights of their past battles are shown in split-screen.

The bell sounds and we’re officially off-and-running with this one. After some brief back-and-forth action, we shift gears and head into a mid-match commercial break. When we return, we see Baker settle into the lead. She slips the glove on for her finisher but Shida fights back.

Shida thinks about using a kendo stick but decides against it. Baker hits a big move and then slaps on the Lockjaw for the win. After the match, TBS and NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone comes out. She says everyone wants Baker vs. Mone at ALL IN, but she’s saying no. Kamille appears and lays out Baker and poses with Mone. We head to another break.

Winner: Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.