A strategic alliance was announced between Major League Wrestling and World Wonder Ring STARDOM with the goal of showcasing women’s wrestling. The partnership will serve talent exchanges to create matchups in front of new audiences.
MLW CEO Court Bauer commented:
“STARDOM has built a roster and presentation that set the standard for excellence in women’s wrestling. I have tremendous respect and admiration for the level of competition and the athletes who define STARDOM. We’re grateful to Mr. Okada and everyone at World Wonder Ring STARDOM for their partnership. This alliance is about creating fresh matchups, new experiences, and meaningful opportunities for athletes and fans alike.”
STARDOM CEO Taro Okada added:
“MLW has established a firm position in the United States, one of the most developed markets in the professional wrestling business. In addition, we continue to accelerate global development through partnerships with organizations with history and tradition such as New Japan Pro Wrestling and CMLL. Through cooperation with MLW, STARDOM will further convey the charm of women’s professional wrestling culture from Japan to the United States as well as to various regions where MLW’s broadcasting and distribution networks are expanding. In addition, we intend to promote the improvement of the competition and further development on the world-class stage of both organizations by strengthening player exchanges and creating new opportunities to participate in the competition. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to MLW and President Court Bauer for their great efforts in making this partnership possible.“
MLW continues to expand its global reach in alliances with CMLL, NJPW, and now STARDOM. This isn’t just lip service from MLW. Several outside talents have held MLW titles recently, such as Mistico, Ultimo Guerrero, Blue Panther, Kushida, Templario, and Shoko Nakajima.
Shotzi Blackheart is the face of the MLW women’s division right now, and there should be plenty of interesting opponents from STARDOM. Imagine Shotzi against champions Sayaka Kurara and Hanan.
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