Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
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 […] READ MORE
STARDOM continues to control the conversation when it comes to women’s professional wrestling. One month following their historical outing in Yokohama Arena, STARDOM will return to Ota Ward Gymnasium, the dominion of joshi wrestling, for STARDOM Flashing Champions 2023 on May 27. Four championship matches are set to take place, including a double championship match […] READ MORE
For the past few years, STARDOM has presented two major non-tournament events throughout the year, one in December and one in the Spring. While usually, the understanding is that the year-end event takes precedence over its mid-year counterpart, that has been completely thrown for a spin as STARDOM will present its most ambitious event in […] READ MORE
World Wonder Ring Stardom, known more colloquially as Stardom, is one of the fastest-rising promotions in the world. With the general appetite for women’s wrestling growing stronger they have gained a reputation for having some of the best women’s wrestling on the planet. In this article, to help newer fans get up to speed, we […] READ MORE
During Stardom’s Supreme Fight 12th Anniversary event at Edion Osaka Arena they announced more details for their upcoming Cinderella Tournament 2023. It was announced that 36 wrestlers will take part in the tournament, with 34 being revealed right after. Let’s take a look at the current Cinderella lineup. Cinderella Tournament 2023 Participants 【👗シンデレラトーナメント2023❣】 史上最多36選手がエントリー✨ 🎟️3.26(日)開幕戦のチケットは絶賛発売中❣️ […] READ MORE
The excitement is in the air for what feels to be the first time in a long time for the pro wrestling world as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) returns to the one-night format for Wrestle Kingdom 17 on January 4. The show will feature 12 matches, nine of which are on the main card, […] READ MORE
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. […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
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.