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Donna Del Mondo members Giulia and Syuri on remaining dominant

Kristen Ashly of Bell To Belles interviewed Donna Del Mondo members Giulia and Syuri for Pro Wrestling Illustrated on the legacy of their faction, international aspirations, their new tag team ALK, and remaining dominant both in tag team wrestling and singles competition. Ashly noted that every member of Donna Del Mondo debuted and trained in other companies before coming to Stardom. She asked Giulia and … Continue reading Donna Del Mondo members Giulia and Syuri on remaining dominant

Kristen AshlyAugust 1, 2021July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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STARDOM postpones the rest of its August shows

On Thursday, STARDOM postponed the rest of its August shows after a second member of the roster tested positive for COVID-19. Last weekend, the Joshi promotion canceled its Aug. 15 show in Osaka, Japan. The night before the event, someone who didn’t come on the road trip tested positive for COVID-19, forcing them to put the 5Star Grand Prix on hold for now. On Thursday … Continue reading STARDOM postpones the rest of its August shows

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STARDOM cancels their Saturday show in Osaka

A positive COVID-19 test forced STARDOM to cancel their Saturday show in Osaka, Japan. This, unfortunately, puts a halt to the 5Star Grand Prix for now. The show initially took a hit when the Wonder of Stardom Champion, Giulia, withdrew from her match due to severe headaches. Then, the promotion revealed that one of their performers, who didn’t come on the road trip, tested positive … Continue reading STARDOM cancels their Saturday show in Osaka

August 15, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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STARDOM sets the blocks for 2020 5Star Grand Prix

Monday, STARDOM announced the dates, participants, and corresponding blocks for the 2020 5Star Grand Prix. Over the weekend, the Joshi promotion revealed their biggest tournament of the year will return to Korakuen Hall this August. The event is a traditional round-robin tournament where STARDOM splits competitors into two blocks, the Red Stars and the Blue Stars. Today, the company revealed the blocks and competitor for … Continue reading STARDOM sets the blocks for 2020 5Star Grand Prix

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STARDOM crowned new Wonder of Stardom Champion

Sunday at their Cinderella Summer in Tokyo event, STARDOM crowned three new champions including a new Wonder of Stardom Champion. First, Riho defended her title in a triple threat match. In the end, AZM ended her 351-day reign when she pinned Starlight Kid to become the new High Speed Champion. Next, Jungle Kyona and Konami took on Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani for the vacant … Continue reading STARDOM crowned new Wonder of Stardom Champion

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STARDOM schedules 2020 5Star Grand Prix

Friday, STARDOM set the dates for the 2020 5Star Grand Prix. The company’s annual tournament will return to Korakuen Hall this fall. The 5Star Grand Prix is a traditional round-robin tournament similar to New Japan’s G1 Climax. STARDOM takes 18 competitors and splits them up into two blocks, the Red Stars and the Blue Stars. Each win will grant the participant two points and a … Continue reading STARDOM schedules 2020 5Star Grand Prix

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STARDOM to award new Goddess of Stardom Champions

STARDOM recently announced a match to crown new Goddess of Stardom Champions as Jamie Hayter and Bea Priestley vacated the titles. The Joshi promotion added another title match to their upcoming show at Korakuen Hall. The Goddess of Stardom titles will be on the line but the reigning champions, the Top Gaijins, are unable to compete. The team of Jamie Hayter and Bea Priestley won … Continue reading STARDOM to award new Goddess of Stardom Champions

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Finals set for the Wonder of Stardom Tournament

The Wonder of Stardom Tournament to name a new “white belt” began on Friday and now we know who will compete in the finals. STARDOM announced the tournament over the weekend following the events of their second show at Shin-kiba 1st Ring. The Wonder of Stardom Championship is currently vacant because Arisa Hoshiki was forced to retire earlier this year. The first round of the tournament … Continue reading Finals set for the Wonder of Stardom Tournament

July 17, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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STARDOM crowns a new Future of Stardom Champion

STARDOM returned to Korakuen Hall, where Maika, Saya Iida, and Saya Kamitani competed to determine the new Future of Stardom Champion. The Joshi promotion established the Future belt in 2018 as a way to highlight up-and-coming stars. On Mar. 28, Starlight Kid defeated Shiki Shibusawa to become the inaugural champion. In February, the second and most recent Future of Stardom Champion, Utami Hayashishita, vacated the … Continue reading STARDOM crowns a new Future of Stardom Champion

July 17, 2020July 28, 2022Leave a comment

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STARDOM announces title matches for upcoming events

Monday, STARDOM announced several title matches for their upcoming live event including a match for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship. July is set to be a big month for the Joshi promotion as they return to Korakuen Hall this Friday. At the legendary venue, STARDOM will kick off the Wonder of Stardom Tournament. Four women will compete in a two-round tournament for the vacant … Continue reading STARDOM announces title matches for upcoming events

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