Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Stardom fans as we gear up for their annual round-robin tournament the 5STAR Grand Prix. This year’s tournament runs from July 31 to September 25 with 21 stops on the road as two blocks of ten competitors battle it out for the crown. The winner of […] READ MORE
As we approach the date of May 23, it only seems right to recognize and remember the beautiful legacy of the late Hana Kimura. Hana’s mother, Kyoko Kimura, will be holding a special memorial event on May 23 named “See You Again.” She was a shining light in the world who made it known that […] READ MORE
Indie Watch is our regular series that looks at all of the amazing talents working the independent circuits around the world. Some are veterans revitalizing their careers, some are indie prospects hitting their peaks, while others are names to be on the watch for! This edition looks at Australian star and upcoming Stardom 5 ★ GP […] READ MORE
Every month, our own Dan Niles compiles his personal 20 Best Matches list from around the world, from North America to Europe to Japan. Some are obvious best matches choices, some are dark horses, but they’re always fun to find some matches you may have missed the previous month! (DISCLAIMER: This list is subjective and […] READ MORE
In the final showcase events of the Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix on Sunday, a day that had two shows – an afternoon matinee and then an evening show – saw the war between Mayu Iwatani‘s STARS group and Jungle Kyona‘s JAN stable continue, with them swapping titles over the course of both of Sunday’s events. […] READ MORE
Former World of Stardom Champion Mayu Iwatani‘s year gained more momentum today, when she won this year’s 5★STAR Grand Prix Tournament, defeating impressive rookie Utami Hayashishita in the finals. Following her victory, she laid down the challenge to reclaim the World of Stardom title (“The Red Belt”) next month, facing current champion Kagetsu. Mayu Iwatani won […] READ MORE
Yesterday, indie star Kimber Lee (formerly Abbey Laith in NXT) announced that she will be making her Japanese debut with Stardom in the upcoming 5*STAR Grand Prix tournament, one of Stardom’s most prestigious tournaments, akin to NJPW’s G1 Climax Series. Kimber Lee Making Japan Debut With Stardom Guys I can finally reveal my big secret……. […] READ MORE
This past Monday, New Zealand’s Toni Storm continued her year of dominance in 2017 by winning Stardom‘s prestigious 5 Star Grand Prix Tournament in Japan – their equivalent of NJPW‘s G1 Climax tournament – by defeating last year’s winner, Yoko Bito, in the finals. In doing so, Storm becomes the first gaijin (or foreigner) to win the […] READ MORE