Unveiling the Mystery: Stardom's New Signing is a Familiar Face
The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation, as Stardom, the joshi promotion, has finally revealed its mystery signing. But who is this new talent, and why has it taken so long to be announced?
For the past few shows, fans have been left guessing about the identity of the new arrival. The initial setup led many to believe it could be the former Dakota Kai, a free agent and avid gamer who previously wrestled for Stardom as Evie before signing with WWE. Others speculated that it might be Mercedes Martinez, bringing her RETRIBUTION gimmick to Japan.
But as the teasers unfolded, a different picture emerged. The person in question was slamming energy drinks, a telltale sign of a certain foul-mouthed former pop idol. This individual had a popular run in AEW from 2021-2023 and made regular appearances for GCW. Today, January 10th, Stardom confirmed the theory by introducing Maki Itoh during their show at Korakuen Hall.
Itoh, a former member of the idol group LinQ, had a successful wrestling career before joining Stardom. She was let go from LinQ in 2017 and crafted her wrestling gimmick, 'Cutest in the World,' which quickly became a fan favorite. Itoh's unique style, which included cursing like a sailor, made her a standout in the ring. She won the International Princess title twice in her home promotion, TJPW, and held the Tokyo Joshi Pro Tag belts once with Miyu Yamashita.
Her first match for Stardom, a team effort with Saori Anou against Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara, is set for tomorrow at Korakuen. The wrestling community is abuzz with excitement, and the question on everyone's mind is: How will Itoh's unique style translate in the Stardom ring?
This is a development that has left many fans curious and eager to see how Itoh's journey will unfold. Will her background in idol culture influence her wrestling style? How will she fit into the Stardom roster? These questions and more will be answered as Itoh steps into the ring for the first time. So, get ready for an exciting new chapter in the world of joshi wrestling!
