Tay Melo made her return to the ring at STARDOM New Year Dream, and she spoke after the match about making her return. As noted, Melo teamed with Mina Shirakawa in a losing effort to Athena and Thekla. She spoke backstage after the match about being back in the ring, noting that she was very emotional about the experience.
“I really have no words, I’m a crybaby. So I just cry because I’m so happy,” Melo said (per Fightful). “I don’t even have anything to say. It’s like so cliche, but it’s really, it’s just a feeling like I’m exploding. I want to scream, I’m so happy to be in the ring. My first match back after so long with Mina, Athena, Thekla, just like big names and I’m there. I’m with the best.”
She continued, “We lost, but I know I did good. I will keep training. I will do better. I’m just so happy, grateful because Mina helped me so much. Everybody was so nice. I’m literally in love with Japan. Maybe I’ll move here soon. I really love Japan. So I’m just so grateful.”
The match was Melo’s first since she had her first child with Sammy Guevara. Her last match was in March of 2023 for Northeast Wrestling, where she teamed with Guevara to defeat Encore & Tiara James.
Tay Melo reflects on her in-ring return after 22 MONTHS, while Mina Shirakawa gives her a full throated endorsement.
Is there a new tag team in the future after #STARDOM NEW YEAR DREAM 2025?
🎤 @emilymaeheller catches up with the pair backstage to find out pic.twitter.com/kxvW50tV6n
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) January 3, 2025
