Maki Itoh makes surprise appearance at AEW Revolution as Britt Baker’s tag team partner. Baker announced Rebel’s injury on Sunday afternoon.
Britt Baker was scheduled to take on Thunder Rosa and Riho alongside Rebel in the Buy-In for AEW’s Revolution. However, her partner couldn’t make it t the match. Baker revealed earlier in the afternoon that Rebel was out of the match due to an injury at the hands of Nyla Rose.
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Come Revolution she found herself a partner, one not too many were even expecting to appear but delighted about nonetheless. AEW’s latest internet sensation Maki Itoh made it to the pay per view. She was revealed to be Baker’s surprise partner to the excitement of the live audience and fans watching at home.
Maki Itoh makes surprise appearance at AEW Revolution
Maki Itoh and Britt Baker won their match with a little bit of help from Rebel. The supposedly injured wrestler smacked Rosa while the referee’s back was turned to help Baker pick the pin.
It remains to be seen what AEW have in store for Itoh. She has gathered quite a fanbase in the states due to her charismatic presence and social media game. The promotion will surely want to strike when the iron is still hot. Itoh participated in the recently concluded Women’s tournament where she lost to eventual winner Ryo Mizunami in the opening round.
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