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With just over 36 hours to go until the 5STAR GP kicks off Saturday with a PPV, Stardom has just added another title match to the card-in confirming All Elite Wrestling’s Julia Hart as an injury replacement for Bea Priestley, they also announced, surely to President Taro Okada’s dismay, the return of his favorite heel ever-Thekla. That’s because Hart, Thekla & Skye Blue sill face Artist Of Stardom Champions Ami Sohrei, Hina & Lady C for the titles on Saturday. So much for Thekla being done with Stardom forever…Pro Wrestling, Everybody!

The match will be on the PPV portion of the event after 2 pre-show matches. Depending on broadcast plans, there is a chance this title match will be part of a free YouTube broadcast but we won’t know until a few hours before the event.

Stardom has announced a major change for the upcoming 5STAR GP Tournament: Bea Priestley, who was to have been in the Blue A Block, is now out. Unspecified injury. That was revealed at a presser with all participants over the weekend. Today it was announced that Julia Hart of All Elite Wrestling will be the replacement. While I no longer follow AEW Hart is someone I’ve always been a fan of so I’m excited for her to get this opportunity.

The tournament begins Saturday with this month’s PPV.

In a good way, and on stage…Stardom announced today that Syuri will be featured in an upcoming stage performance in Tokyo at the end of summer. The play is called “BAD END”, here is a translated synopsis of the play: “After successfully robbing a bank, the group gathers in an abandoned warehouse to distribute the stolen cash. 
However, of the 200 million yen stolen, 40 million yen had disappeared. 
Did one of the comrades steal it?—
Amid swirling suspicions, the secrets and desires each of them had been hiding begin to surface. 
Eventually, the life-or-death plan begins to spiral into a “BAD END” that no one can stop.”

Syuri will play a former police officer (name translates as Flower) who is part of the group. Here are translated comments from her and about her character: “How do I see myself? 
Having continued wrestling, they often come across as stoic. 
But actually, I’m a person who is easily moved by emotions. 
That’s why I love theater. 
Flower is a former police officer who appears cool but lives with loneliness and conflict, carrying feelings of unfulfillment in her life. 
While layering her emotional turmoil and pain with her own emotions, she carefully builds each piece to deliver a memorable work. 
I would be delighted if you could see it in theaters.”

Syuri joins other current/former wrestlers, most notably Saki Akai & Nao Kakuta, who also are/were actresses on stage during or after their careers (Akai has appeared in several major video game-based plays, including some based on the “Final Fantasy” franchise). The play is scheduled to run for 7 performances between 8/28-9/1 at Atelier Fanfare Koenji in Tokyo. Ticket sales begin Friday. Below is a poster for the show:

Syuri is the one on the left in the middle row. It’s not yet known if she will miss any Stardom events as a result but it looks like she will not as there are no events scheduled that week. I hope this may show up online someday so I can watch it and I send best wishes to Syuri for this exciting opportunity.

Stardom ran their last house show of the month today in Shizuoka.

Today’s event was held at Fujisan Messe in Shizuoka and can be watched on demand on Stardom World. You can also watch the first 3 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The paid attendance was not announced.

There were last-minute changes to the card due to Lady C being pulled off the event. The always-vague poor physical condition.

Match 1: AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Mei Seira beat Suzu Suzuki, Koguma, Waka Tsukiyama & Utami Hayashishita. AZM pinned Koguma after Azumi Sushi.

5STAR GP Qualifiers:
Match 2: Akira Kurogame beat Kiyoka Kokatsu.
Match 3: Kikyo Furusawa beat Ema Maishima.
As a result, Kurogame & Furusawa presumably are in the tournament.

Match 4: Ami Sohrei, Hina & Tomoka Inaba beat Momo Watanabe, Konami & Fukigen. Inaba pinned Fukigen after Inaba Otoshi.

Match 5: Saya Kamitani, Ruaka & Azusa Inaba beat Hanan, Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe. Ruaka pinned Hamabe after a neck hanging bomb.

Main Event: Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara, Natsupoi, Saori Anou & Anne Kanaya beat Syuri, Maki Itoh, Rian, Maika & HANAKO. Sakura pinned Rian with a German suplex hold.

The next event is the 5STAR GP, the annual singles tournament, starting on 7/18 at Ebara Wave Arena Ota/Ota City General Gym in Tokyo. Live streaming as a PPV on Stardom World will begin Friday at 11 PM PT/2 AM ET.

Stardom ran their semi-regular midweek Tokyo event today.

Today’s event was held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on Stardom World. You can also watch the first 3 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 1069.

Match 1: Xena Farewell Match: Waka Tsukiyama beat Xena. Xena is now leaving the promotion and is rumored to be heading to WWE.

Match 2: Hanan beat Rina Yamashita & Fukigen in a 3-way by pinning Fukigen.

Match 3: Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & Ema Maishima beat Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian. Seira pinned Rian.

Match 4: Hauzki & Koguma beat Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe, Utami Hayashishita & Fuwa-chan and Momo Watanabe & Konami in a 4-way when Hazuki pinned Hamabe.

Match 5: Aya Sakura, Sayaka Kurara, Natsupoi, Saori Anou, Yuna Mizumori & Anne Kanaya beat Syuri, Ami Sohrei, Hina, Lady C, Ranna Yagami & Kiyoka Kokatsu. Natsupoi pinned Yagami after MADE IN JAPAN. Clearly stolen from her new hubby, New Japan wrestler Shingo Takagi.

Match 6: Saya Kamitani, Ruaka & Azusa Inaba beat Suzu Suzuki, Itsuki Aoki & Akira Kurogame. Kamitani pinned Kurogame after Star Crusher.

Main Event: Goddesses Of Stardom Champions AZM & Miyu Amasaki beat Maika & HANAKO to retain the titles. Amasaki pinned HANAKO after an avalanche Tensei. V2 for the champs. Xena joined in the post-match celebration. Interestingly, both sides will face off again in the 5STAR GP as Amasaki will face HANAKO and AZM will face Maika.

The next event is Saturday at Fujisan Messe in Shizuoka. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET. This was one of a few TBD events left with regards to broadcast plans this month, including a pair of 5STAR GP events. It’s been decided all these events will be LIVE and them on demand immediately afterwards. (7/18 will be a PPV)

Stardom finishes up their weekend house show slate today in Osaka. With the 5STAR GP approaching today will fill out the last open spot in the tournament-after Kikyo Furusawa beat Matoi Hamabe yesterday to get in, the second spot will be decided today between Anne Kanaya & Kiyoka Kokatsu. Also, while she likely won’t be a part of the event it was revealed on social media earlier today that Rina has returned from her recent Mexico excursion.

There were some late changes to the card due to Fuwa-chan being added to the event, she originally was not part of it. Because of this, Ema Maishima & Utami Hayashishita were pulled form a 10-woman tag and a 3-way with all 3 was added. Said 10-woman tag match is now an 8-woman tag.

Today’s event will be held at ATC Hall Osaka in Osaka and can be watched LIVE on Stardom World. There will be no commentary. The above changes mean there are now 7 matches instead of the planned 6 so the event will probably run a little longer than planned, I’m thinking it’ll be around 2 1/4 hours.

Today’s lineup:
5 STAR GP Qualifier: Anne Kanaya vs. Kiyoka Kokatsu
Hanan, Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe vs. Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian
Ema Maishima vs. Fuwa-chan & Utami Hayashishita in a 3-way
Ami Sohrei, Hina & Ranna Yagami vs. Aya Sakura, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori
Syuri vs. Xena
AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Mei Seira vs. Maika, HANAKO, Hazuki & Koguma
Suzu Suzuki, Akira Kurogame, Sayaka Kurara & Saori Anou vs. Saya Kamitani, Momo Watanabe, Konami & Ruaka

Refresh this page occasionally for the latest resluts.

Updates below will begin at 9 PM PT/midnight ET.

Pre-Show Update: You will also be able to watch the first 3 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

8:50 PM PT UPDATE: The live stream has begun. We should be going to the venue in just under 10 minutes. The YouTube broadcast will begin at event time.

9 PM PT UPDATE: Live updates begin now.

We are LIVE from ATC Halli in Osaka, Japan. There is no commentary.

The paid attendance may or may not be announced after the event. I want to say the venue’s capacity is in the 600-650 range, sounds like it’ll be close to a sellout if not a sellout so I’ll guess it’ll be closet o 600. (UPDATE: The paid attendance was not announced)

The matches will begin shortly.

The matches begin at 9:03 PM PT/12:03 AM ET.

Match 1: 5 STAR GP Qualifier: Anne Kanaya vs. Kiyoka Kokatsu. 15 minute time limit
Result: Kiyoka Kokatsu beat Ane Kanaya by submission. As a result, Kokatsu is in the 5STAR GP.

Match 2: Hanan, Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe vs. Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian. 20 minute time limit
Result: Maki Itoh, Kikyo Furusawa & Rian beat Hanan, Saya Iida & Matoi Hamabe. Itoh beat Hamabe with Itoh Perish/Punish/Special/Whatever.

Match 3: Ema Maishima vs. Fuwa-chan & Utami Hayashishita in a 3-way. 15 minute time limit
Result: Utami Hayashishita beat Ema Maishima & Fuwa-chan in a 3-way by pinning Maishima.

The YouTube broadcast ends here.

Match 4: Ami Sohrei, Hina & Ranna Yagami vs. Aya Sakura, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori. 20 minute time limit
Reslut: Aya Sakura, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori beat Ami Sohrei, Hina & Ranna Yagami. Sakura pinned Hina.

Match 5: Syuri vs. Xena. 15 minute time limit
Result: Syuri beat Xena. Xena now has one match left before leaving Stardom (next week, there are rumors she will be heading to WWE) so there were some post-match chops/slaps with Syuri & Saori Anou.

Intermission.

The matches resume at 10:35 PM PT/1:35 AM ET.

Match 6: AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Mei Seira vs. Maika, HANAKO, Hazuki & Koguma. 20 minute time limit
Result: AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Mei Seira beat Maika, HANAKO, Hazuki & Koguma. AZM pinned Maika after Azumi Sushi. Afterwards, AZM with microphone. Goddesses Of Stardom Champions take this round from the next challengers.

Main Event: Suzu Suzuki, Akira Kurogame, Sayaka Kurara & Saori Anou vs. Saya Kamitani, Momo Watanabe, Konami & Ruaka. 30 minute time limit
Result: Saya Kamitani, Momo Watanabe, Konami & Ruaka beat Suzu Suzuki, Akira Kurogame, Sayaka Kurara & Saori Anou. Watanabe pinned Kurogame.

The next event is Wednesday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.

Stardom begna their weekend house show slate today in Gifu.

Today’s event was held at Tex Port Imabari in Gifu and will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 485.

Match 1: 5STAR GP Qualifiers: Kikyo Furusawa beat Matoi Hamabe. As a result, Furusawa is in the 5STAR GP. What isn’t known is if Furusaw will go into the Red A or Blue B block (if the former, her first opponent is Sayaka Kurara. If the latter, her first opponent is Koguma)

Match 2: Saya Kamitani & Ruaka beat Maki Itoh & Rian. Ruaka pinned Rian after a neck hanging bomb.

Match 3: Sayaka Kurara beat Ema Maishima & Utami Hayashishita in a 3-way by pinning Maishima.

Match 4: Momo Watanabe & Konami beat Suzu Suzuki & Akira Kurogame and Hazuki & Koguma in a 3-way when Konami pinned Kurogame.

Match 5: Syuri, Ami Sohrei, Hina & Ranna Yagami beat Aya Sakura, Natsupoi, Yuna Mizumori & Anne Kanaya. Sohrei pinned Kanaya after Blue Thunder Bomb.

Match 6: Saori Anou beat Xena.

Main Event: Hanan, Saya Iida, Maika & HANAKO beat AZM, Miyu Amasaki, Starlight Kid & Mei Seira. Maika pinned AZM after a wrist-clutch type Michinoku Driver 2.

The next event is tomorrow at ATC Hall C in Osaka. Live streaming on Stardom World will begin TONIGHT at 9 PM PT/midnight ET. There have been last-minute changes to tomorrow’s card due to Fuwa-chan being added to the event. Namely, what was an Ema Maishima-Utamu Hayashishita match is now a 3-way as a result.

Between last week’s Forbidden Door PPV and other happenings, Stardom has been a semi-regular in All Elite Wrestling recently. Another appearance is coming up-this one is TAPED again (airing tonight) so if you don’t want SPOILERS avoid clicking below for now. Otherwise, proceed..

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You may recall from last weekend that Stardom wrestler Maika won a match in All Elite Wrestling to get into a title match tonight on the AEW Dynamite program, which is why she missed yesterday’s Stardom event in Japan. That match is in the books, which was a 6-way elimination match for the vacant AEW TBS Championship. Maika lost, being eliminated by fellow Japanese wrestler Hikaru Shida. The match went like this: Harley Cameron was eliminated first by CMLL wrestler Persephone, Maika was eliminated second by Shida, Persephone was eliminated third by Queen Aminata, Persephone was eliminated fourth by Kris Statlander, then finally Shida eliminated Statlander to win the title. Maika is now headed back to Japan and is expected back in time for Stardom’s next event on Saturday.

The match can be watched on demand on the TBS (US version, there is also a TBS in Japan, specifically in Tokyo)website & mobile app with a participating cable/satellite/streaming subscription or on HBO Max with a subscription. It may show up on Stardom World at some point as well…but don’t go looking right this moment. Stardom World is currently down until 1 AM PT/4 AM ET on 7/2/2026 due to scheduled maintenance.