{"id":64724,"date":"2020-03-14T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/?p=64724"},"modified":"2021-05-28T15:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T19:14:45","slug":"beginners-guide-to-stardom-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2020\/03\/14\/beginners-guide-to-stardom-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s Guide To Stardom: 2020 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the end of 2018, we produced a beginner’s guide to Stardom covering the in-ring style, where to watch the company, the hierarchy of Stardom, and the detailed the factions of Stardom.\u00a0 Since then a whole lot has changed in the company from new factions forming, to retirements, to the much talked about Buhsiroad purchase of Stardom.\u00a0 With Stardom currently on a hiatus due to the Coronavirus threat now is as good a time as any to provide a new and improved guide to help new fans jump into the wonderful world of Stardom.<\/p>\n

Where To Watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The promotion has\u00a0its own Video On Demand service called Stardom World<\/a>.\u00a0 The site is fully translated and is very easy to sign up for (there will be a delay in receiving\u00a0confirmation emails to verify your account so make sure you have 5-10 minutes free to wait on the email).\u00a0 Another important note is you will be billed on\u00a0the first of the month, even if you sign up at the very end of the previous month (similar to New Japan\u2019s NJPW World), so for best value wait until the first of the month to sign up.<\/p>\n

There is now another option for those looking to keep up with Stardom more casually, Stardom’s weekly TV show We Are Stardom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>This show is similar to NJPW’s AXS TV show as it keeps you up to date with the big title matches.\u00a0 So far every episode has been uploaded to Stardom’s YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0 If you’d like to keep up with Stardom but can’t watch the shows check out Stardom Quest<\/a>, a weekly English language podcast dedicated to covering Stardom<\/p>\n

The Factions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

STARS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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  • Mayu Iwatani<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Arisa Hoshiki<\/a> (Hoshiki has since retired)<\/li>\n
  • Tam Nakano<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Starlight Kid<\/li>\n
  • Saya Iida<\/li>\n
  • Itsuki Hoshino<\/li>\n
  • Hanan<\/li>\n
  • Xia Brookside (Drafted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    STARS are the babyface faction currently sitting at the top of Stardom.\u00a0 Mayu Iwatani and Arisa Hoshiki hold the top two titles in the company, the World Of Stardom and Wonder Of Stardom championships respectively.\u00a0 The faction is made up of rather goofy characters that you can’t help but cheer, especially when they decide to kick some ass!<\/p>\n

    Oedo Tai<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    • Natsuko Tora<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Bea Priestley<\/li>\n
    • Jamie Hayter<\/li>\n
    • Natsu Sumire<\/li>\n
    • Saki Kashima<\/li>\n
    • Session Moth Martina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Oedo Tai recently went through a lot of upheaval with the retirement of leader Kagetsu\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>and her second in command\u00a0Hazuki<\/strong><\/a>, as well as\u00a0Andras Miyagi <\/strong>leaving the faction (and the company).\u00a0 Now under the leadership of Natsuko Tora the stable has gone back to its roots shedding the loveable rebels’ image it gained under Kagetsu and going back to doing what they want, when they want and just being plain despicable.\u00a0 Oedo Tai is currently rebuilding itself after a tough spell so look for them to try and make an impact going forward.<\/p>\n

      Tokyo Cyber Squad<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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      • Hana Kimura<\/a> (Kimura unfortunately passed away in May 2020)<\/li>\n
      • Konami<\/li>\n
      • Jungle Kyona<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Death Yama-San<\/li>\n
      • Ruaka<\/li>\n
      • Rina<\/li>\n
      • Bobbi Tyler<\/li>\n
      • Rebel Kel (Drafted)<\/li>\n
      • Mary Apache (Drafted)<\/li>\n
      • Nastumi (Drafted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        One of the more popular factions in Stardom Tokyo Cyber Squad houses fan favorites Konami and Jungle Kyona as well as charismatic leader Hana Kimura.\u00a0 The faction has had a mixed run since it’s inception capturing the Artist Of Stardom and Goddesses Of Stardom titles as well as the 5STAR Grand Prix.\u00a0 Despite that, they frequently lose big singles matches.\u00a0 The losses never really hurt them too much thanks to their popularity and attention-grabbing look.<\/p>\n

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        Tokyo Cyber Squad final salute to Hana \ud83d\ude2d #\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30c0\u30e0<\/a> #stardomworld<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aYQovEInXv<\/a><\/p>\n

        — \ud83c\udf38NAUFAL\ud83c\udf38 (@NaufalNoorSWS) July 13, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n