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STARDOM returns to PPV this weekend with STARDOM Sunshine 2023. The first of back-to-back PPV weekends for the company, STARDOM Sunshine 2023, is the penultimate stop before the STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 begins in mid-July. While the show this weekend only features two championship matches, it could prove pivotal in changing faction dynamics heading […]
Stardom’s next pay-per-view will feature not just the final rounds of the Triangle Derby but it will also play host to a number of big singles matches as the High Speed, Wonder, and World titles are all on the line. In addition, Himeka’s retirement road rolls on as she takes on Chihiro Hashimoto. Let’s preview […]
This past weekend the IWGP Women’s championship changed hands during the NJPW Battle in the Valley. The former WWE star Mercedes Mone (FKA Sasha Banks) captured her first championship since leaving WWE. Leading up to the match with KAIRI, Mercedes made bold ambitions to defend the IWGP Women’s championship everywhere around the world. Let’s take […]
After a relatively quiet January, STARDOM is back on PPV with a loaded card on February 4 inside Osaka Edion Arena #1. STARDOM 12th Anniversary Supreme Fight will hold seven unique matchups, including a league battle as a part of the ongoing Triangle Derby I, a special #1 contenders gauntlet, the return of STARDOM legend […]
Stardom Dream Queendom is in the books as Stardom closed out its year with a massive show that featured debuts, new champions, a big announcement, and more. Let’s round up the news from the event. Stardom Dream Queendom News Yokohama Arena April 23, Stardom invades Yokohama Arena! It’s Stardom All Star Grand Queendom2023!#stardom — We […]
2022 has been an impressive year for STARDOM. From the return of KAIRI to the company to the biggest 5STAR Grand Prix in history, fans of the premier women’s wrestling company in the world have been on a rollercoaster of a ride over the last twelve months. Now, STARDOM is looking to end things with […]
In a press conference held shortly before New Blood 6, Stardom announced the details for the Stardom Triangle Derby. The derby is a trios league set to take place in early 2023. Stardom announced the blocks, lineup, and participants in the tournament with only one mystery team remaining. Let’s take a look at the announcement. […]
Since Bushiroad purchased STARDOM in late 2019, it has felt like some type of crossover between the joshi company and NJPW was bound to happen. And while it took three years, a global pandemic, and the introduction of the IWGP Women’s Championship, that crossover is set for November 20th inside Ariake Arena. The NJPW x […]
This weekend promises to be a historic one for Stardom as they take part in the Historic X-Over event, crown the first-ever IWGP Women’s Champion, and head to Osaka EDION Arena for the massive Stardom Gold Rush card on November 19. Stardom Gold Rush promises to be a major show for Stardom as Utami Hayashishita […]
Following the two-month-long 5STAR Grand Prix and the beginning of the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League, STARDOM’s PPV schedule will be returning to a sense of normalcy on November 3. The Hiroshima Goddess Festival will feature four championship matches, the return of Konami in her home prefecture, and Natsuko Tora’s first singles match in nearly […]
As the 2022 5STAR Grand Prix marches on into its fourth week of matches, STARDOM’s “regular season” returns for a night of monumental action. On August 21st, the top Joshi company in the world is set to host STARDOM X STARDOM 2022 ~ Nagoya MidSummer Encounter at the Aichi Dolphins Arena. With a name that calls back […]
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is coming to New York City for a pay-per-view this October at the Palladium in Times Square. The PPV, entitled NJPW Rumble on 44th Street, will include wrestlers from NJPW’s sister promotion, World Wonder Ring Stardom, in action. Last month, NJPW announced that women’s wrestlers from Stardom would appear on NJPW shows […]
A new era in STARDOM and New Japan Pro Wrestling begins with the arrival of the IWGP Women’s Championship. The title, which was announced at STARDOM’s 2022 Strategy Meeting on Friday Morning, will first be up for grabs at the upcoming STARDOM x NJPW show later this year on November 20th. The Championship match will […]
At the June 23 Stardom in Showcase Volume 1 event the mysterious grim reaper who has tormented the company was revealed during the main event. The main event saw the reaper battle Starlight Kid and Saya Kamitani in a three-way coffin match, during the match the reaper’s mask was ripped off to reveal the debuting […]
Just six days before the beginning of the biggest tournament in STARDOM’s 11-year history, the premier joshi company will hold yet another PPV in Nagoya. STARDOM MidSummer Champions 2022 in NAGOYA will feature five singles matches, all five members of PROMINENCE, one last chance at building momentum for competitors taking part in this year’s 5STAR Grand Prix. […]
It is the most wonderful time of the year for Joshi fans as we gear up for the 5STAR GP 2022 which is one of the most loaded tournaments in company history. This is your one-stop shop for all things 5STAR 2022 as we will have the schedule, blocks, and predictions for this year’s tournament. […]
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WWE SmackDown is going to have a new home. Starting in October 2024, the show will be moving to USA Network, where it aired from 2016 to 2019. The deal is rumored to be worth $1.4 billion, which is higher than the $1 billion that Fox paid in 2019. SmackDown is expected to remain on […]
The Rock and Roman Reigns should not main event WrestleMania 40. Even as The Rock’s return continues to wrack up social engagement and praise online, that match is well past its sell-by date. When the biggest crossover star in the industry books a one-night stay in the SmackDown Hotel, the WWE Universe will explode with […]
Following a huge episode of AEW Dynamite Grand Slam which featured two title changes and a massive clash between MJF and Samoa Joe, the fans in attendance were treated to 2 more hours of grand slam action for Rampage Grand Slam. Here are the AEW Rampage Grand Slam spoilers and results for this week’s show. […]
All Elite Wrestling presented the 2023 edition of Grand Slam live from Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. We have the full results and news from 2023 edition of AEW Grand Slam which saw multiple title matches contested as part of the card. AEW Grand Slam 2023 Results Title vs. Title: NJPW Strong Openweight […]
The Grand Slam edition of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Grand Slam started off with a bang. Eddie Kingston captured the Ring of Honor (ROH) World Championship from Blackpool Combat Club member and long-time rival Claudio Castagnoli. Eddie Kingston Captures the Ring of Honor (ROH) World Championship Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston shook hands! And now […]
Nia Jax is back in WWE. On Monday she made her presence known returning on Monday Night Raw and running through Raquel Rodriguez and Rhea Ripley. It was the most impactful way to make her return and immediately thrust her into the Women’s Championship picture. After Raw, the hatred started raining down like fire. Nia […]
WWE NXT this week was an intriguing one as the No Mercy PLE appears on the horizon. With just over a week until the trip to Bakersfield, California, the NXT talent looked to put their best foot forward and gain all the momentum they could. Here is all that happened this week. NXT Titles Scene Proves […]
The time has finally come for AEW Dynamite Grand Slam, and we have some pay-per-view-worthy matches! Jon Moxley defends the AEW International Championship against Rey Fenix. Sammy Guevara will battle his mentor, Chris Jericho for the first time. The AEW Women’s World Championship is on the line as Saraya looks to defend against Toni Storm. […]
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Dylan Murray
I am a writer and podcaster who joined the LWOPW Team back in 2019. I follow and cover plenty of Puroresu companies such as Stardom and New Japan Pro Wrestling, as well as a few local independent companies based in the Chicagoland area. I have been writing articles and blogs about this great sport for since I was 12-years-old and I look forward to continuing to cover it here at Last Word On Pro Wrestling.