Since joining the heavyweight division, Will Ospreay has undoubtedly become not only one of NJPW’s biggest stars but one of the very best pro-wrestlers in the world today. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion captured headlines at Wrestle Kingdom 17 earlier this year following his awe-inspiring bout with Kenny Omega over the IWGP US Championship, […]
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Stardom The main show opened with the in-ring return of Mei Seria (fka Mei Hoshizuki) after her departure from Marvelous in August 2021 who was teaming up with Starlight Kid to face her “MeiMei” Tag Team Partner Mei Suruga and the current High-Speed Champion AZM. It was the typical High-Speed match with fast-paced action that
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There have been countless times in pro wrestling where someone has bet on themselves. And so many times, it’s been worth doing so that they can return as a bigger star to where they left. But there are very few times that it’s the biggest stars who bet on themselves in a unique path that
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On April 23rd at Stardom’s historic All Star Grand Queendom show at the Yokohama Arena, Mercedes Moné lost her IWGP Women’s Championship to Mayu Iwatani in a bout many had labelled a dream match in the build-up. Many had been wondering about her future with NJPW/Stardom following the end of her reign, with recent news
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On April 23rd at Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom event at the Yokohama Arena, Mercedes Moné lost her IWGP Women’s Championship to Mayu Iwatani in what many had hailed as a dream match in the build-up to the show. Moné had captured the title in February against KAIRI and had defended the title earlier this
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Bushiroad, the company that houses NJPW & STARDOM were reportedly interested in bringing in Trinity Fatu (formerly known in WWE as Naomi), but felt it would cost too much as the company is under pressure to keep costs down, which is also a factor in negotiations with Mercedes Monè. On January 4, fans were stunned
This Sunday at Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom event at Yokohama Arena, IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné is set to defend her title against former World of Stardom Champion Mayu Iwatani in what many have long heralded as a dream match. Numerous reports in recent weeks have indicated that this bout is set to be
The tag team scene in 2022 and 2023 has been on an absolute high. Yes, tag team wrestling has been in a great place before in the landscape of all-time tag teams, from Harlem Heat to The Hardy Boyz to Motor City Machine Guns. Perhaps even more. But so many incredible teams have been stepping
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STARDOM With Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom promising to be the promotion’s biggest and best show to date, anticipation is rightly at its highest. Just a week out from the historic event at the Yokohama Arena, however, the Stardom had yet another PPV event to bring to us, as the finals of the 2023 Cinderella
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On April 23, Mercedes Moné will perform at All Star Grand Queendom for the last time as part of her current Bushiroad (NJPW & STARDOM) contract. At All Star Grand Queendom, Moné will compete against Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP Women’s Championship. There are presently no scheduled appearances after April 23; however, Dave Meltzer of
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