World Wonder Ring Stardom#Ryōgoku Cinderella

File:Fuka.JPG, the General Manager of Stardom]]

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After retiring from professional wrestling on March 29, 2010, Fuka began training Yuzuki Aikawa, a notable gravure idol signed to Platinum Production, the same modeling agency as her, for a career in professional wrestling.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page132061.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121015021139/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page132061.html | title = History | archive-date=October 15, 2012 | access-date=October 1, 2012 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}} In April 2010, Fuka was approached by Rossy Ogawa, about starting a new promotion with Aikawa as the top star. During the summer of 2010, Fuka continued training Aikawa for her upcoming debut planned for October, while also training newcomers such as Mayu Iwatani, Arisa Hoshiki, Yoshiko, Yoko Bito, and Eri Susa. These plans came together by September when Ogawa held a press conference with the newly formed roster of Fuka's trainees and Aikawa in attendance to announce a new promotion named World Wonder Ring Stardom. Fuka was appointed general manager of the promotion, as well as the role of ring announcer. Veteran All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) wrestler Nanae Takahashi was appointed the playing manager. In addition to Fuka's trainees, Aikawa, and Takahashi, Takahashi's longtime associate and fellow AJW wrestler Natsuki☆Taiyo and mixed martial artist Mika Nagano, who had some experience in professional wrestling with the Ice Ribbon promotion, joined the promotion.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page0006.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120104004156/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page0006.html | title = Stars | archive-date=January 4, 2012 | access-date=October 1, 2012 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}

Stardom held its first event, Birth of Nova, on January 23, 2011, in Tokyo's Shin-Kiba 1st Ring, the venue that would frequently host events for the promotion in the following years and was also the location of Stardom's earliest training dojo.{{cite web|title=Season1~|url=http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180971.html|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402160007/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180971.html|archive-date=April 2, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=October 1, 2012}}{{cite web|title=2014年12月17日 スターダム、Zero1、DDTの三団体が道場について記者会見|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2014%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%8817%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%80%81zero1%E3%80%81ddt%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%A3%E4%BD%93%E3%81%8C%E9%81%93%E5%A0%B4%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4|date=December 17, 2014|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219224622/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2014%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%8817%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%80%81zero1%E3%80%81ddt%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%A3%E4%BD%93%E3%81%8C%E9%81%93%E5%A0%B4%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4|archive-date=December 19, 2014|access-date=December 19, 2014}} Originally, Stardom named and promoted events in the format of "seasons," with one season lasting, on average, two months.{{cite web|title=Season2~|url=http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180972.html|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145048/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180972.html|archive-date=June 21, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=October 1, 2012}} The opening match involved seasoned Takahashi and Taiyo, as well as Aikawa. The main event of the debut show saw Yoko Bito, who had an extensive Karate background before her wrestling training against 17-year-old Yoshiko. The two were considered the top trainees on the new roster.

Stardom continued holding shows at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring each month before eventually holding their first-ever show at Korakuen Hall on July 24. At the event, 9-year-old Haruka, who had debuted on the first show, faced DDT Pro-Wrestling star Kenny Omega in a match that became a viral hit on YouTube, reaching over 1 million views. Several champions were crowned at the event as well. Aikawa defeated Yoshiko to become the first-ever Wonder of Stardom Champion{{cite web | url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011072408/index.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110913133914/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011072408/index.html | title = スターダム「Stardom X～高橋奈苗デビュー15周年記念試合～」 | archive-date=September 13, 2011 | date=July 24, 2011 | access-date=October 1, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=ja}} and Natsuki Taiyo defeated JWP wrestler Leon to win the High Speed Championship. The inaugural World of Stardom Champion was crowned in a four-person tournament, with Takahashi defeating Bito in the final. Another notable development in Stardom's Korakuen Hall debut was freelancer Io Shirai, who had been appearing in various other Joshi Puroresu promotions alongside her sister, Mio Shirai, and Kana as the stable Triple Tails. Shirai made a surprise appearance at the end of Stardom X Stardom, requesting to join the company.

The crowning of the first-ever Goddesses of Stardom Championship began on October 10 with the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League, a round-robin tournament that has been held annually since. The team of Yuzuki Aikawa and Yoko Bito, collectively known as BY Hou, defeated Yoshiko and Natsuki Taiyo (Kawasaki Katsushika Saikyou Densetsu) in the finals on November 27.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page193092.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130402160004/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page193092.html | title = Season4~ | archive-date=April 2, 2013 | url-status = dead | access-date=October 1, 2012 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}

On November 12, the first Rookie of Stardom award was given, in which rookie wrestlers that had debuted within the year faced off. The final saw Yoshiko defeating Arisa Hoshiki to become the first recipient.

In May 2012, Io Shirai had gone to Mexico for a tour and was involved in an incident when returning to Japan. Upon her return to Japan, Shirai and then-boyfriend Nosawa Rongai (a freelance Japanese professional wrestler) were arrested at the Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba on suspicion of trying to smuggle 75 grams of marijuana hidden inside paintings of the two into the country.{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120524-956455.html | title = Nosawaと紫雷が大麻密輸で逮捕 | date=May 24, 2012 | access-date=May 24, 2012 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://superluchas.net/ultima-hora-detienen-a-nosawa-io-shirai-en-el-aeropuerto-de-japon-por-posesion-de-marihuana/ | title = Última Hora: Detienen a Nosawa & Io Shirai en el Aeropuerto de Japón por posesión de Marihuana | last=Piñeiro | first=Anthony | date=May 24, 2012 | access-date=May 24, 2012 | work=SuperLuchas | language=es}} Both Shirai and Nosawa denied the charges, claiming that the paintings were gifts from fans. Shirai was released from a detention center on June 12.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/news/2012/06/001265.php | script-title=ja:紫雷イオが処分保留で釈放されたのを受けて、スターダムがリリースを発表。「今後に関しては話し合いを行った後に発表」 | date=June 12, 2012 | access-date=June 12, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/headlines/20120613-00000018-dal-fight.html | script-title=ja:大麻取締法違反の紫雷イオが釈放 | date=June 13, 2012 | access-date=June 13, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=ja | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618094022/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/headlines/20120613-00000018-dal-fight.html | archive-date=June 18, 2012 | url-status=dead }} On June 21, Shirai held a press conference, publicly apologizing to her fans, employers and co-workers, while again denying the charges.{{cite web | url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/headlines/20120621-00000027-dal-fight.html | script-title=ja:大麻取締法違反の紫雷イオが謝罪「プロレスで信用取り戻したい」 | date=June 21, 2012 | access-date=June 21, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=ja | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624202020/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/headlines/20120621-00000027-dal-fight.html | archive-date=June 24, 2012 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120621-970829.html | script-title=ja:紫雷イオが謝罪会見 黒髪で反省示す | date=June 21, 2012 | access-date=June 21, 2012 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=ja}} On June 28, Japan's public prosecutor's office decided not to prosecute Shirai over the incident.{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120702-976856.html | script-title=ja:紫雷イオ不起訴 プロレス復帰へ | date=July 2, 2012 | access-date=July 2, 2012 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=ja}} On July 9, Mexico-based Japanese wrestler Takuya Sugi held a press conference and confessed to planting the drugs on Shirai and Nosawa. According to Sugi, Masahiro Hayashi, who worked as a liaison between Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and Japan and who apparently had a personal grudge with Nosawa, had promised him a contract extension with AAA in exchange for the deed.{{cite web | url = http://superluchas.net/sugi-san-confiesa-complot-en-contra-de-nosawa/ | title = Sugi San confiesa complot en contra de Nosawa. | author=Dark Angelita | date=July 10, 2012 | access-date=July 10, 2012 | work=SuperLuchas | language=es}}{{cite web | url = http://msn.mediotiempo.com/mas-deportes/lucha-libre/noticias/2012/07/10/sugi-san-habria-puesto-una-trampa-a-nosawa | title = Sugi San habría puesto una trampa a Nosawa | date=July 10, 2012 | access-date=July 10, 2012 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}}{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/26493-wed-update-ufc-on-fuel-lineup-tna-off-directv-sonnen-appeal-update-new-jericho-book-tons-more | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131002080319/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/26493-wed-update-ufc-on-fuel-lineup-tna-off-directv-sonnen-appeal-update-new-jericho-book-tons-more | title = Wed update: UFC On Fuel lineup, TNA Off DirecTV, Sonnen appeal update, new Jericho book, tons more | last=Alvarez | first=Bryan | author-link=Bryan Alvarez | archive-date=October 2, 2013 | date=July 11, 2012 | access-date=July 12, 2012 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/22678/ | title=Nosawa論外ハメた首謀者が謝罪会見 | date=July 11, 2012 | access-date=July 14, 2012 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=July 14, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714001525/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/22678/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2012/07/11/0005203939.shtml | title = 紫雷イオの大麻事件でSugi謝罪 | date=July 11, 2012 | access-date=July 14, 2012 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}}

The first 5★Star Grand Prix, a two-block round-robin tournament, commenced on August 19 at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring, and ran until September 30, becoming their biggest annual tournament every year.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page220359.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145103/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page220359.html | title = Season8~ | archive-date=June 21, 2013 | url-status = dead | access-date=October 1, 2012 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}} The finals saw Yuzuki Aikawa defeating Kyoko Kimura on September 30.

At Stardom Year-End Climax in December, the creation of the promotion's trios championship, the Artist of Stardom Championship, was announced.

Stardom's next Korakuen Hall show on March 17, Stardom the Highest, would mark a World of Stardom title change for the first time when German wrestler Alpha Female, now aligned with Kyoko Kimura's Kimura Monster-gun unit, defeated Nanae Takahashi for the World of Stardom Championship.{{cite web|title=Season11~|url=http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page239878.html|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320024553/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page239878.html|archive-date=March 20, 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=June 13, 2013}} On April 29, Yuzuki Aikawa had the first of what would become a tradition for many departing Stardom wrestlers in the form of a gauntlet match, where they face the entire roster in one-minute singles matches.

Stardom Ryōgoku Cinderella Champions Fiesta 2013 was the biggest event in the history of Stardom in its two-year history to that point, taking place April 29 at the historic Ryōgoku Kokugikan venue in Tokyo.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page224265.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130522055653/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page224265.html | title = Ryougoku Cinderella | archive-date=May 22, 2013 | access-date=April 3, 2013 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}} It was the first joshi puroresu event held in the venue in six years.{{cite web|url=http://www6.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120805-995898.html|date=August 5, 2012|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|script-title=ja:ゆずポンＷ歓喜！防衛＆両国／スターダム|access-date=October 1, 2012}} The card featured four of Stardom's five titles on the line, various participants from other wrestling promotions, including male wrestlers, and was headlined by the retirement match of Yuzuki Aikawa. The event was attended by 5,500 fans, making it Stardom's largest crowd to date in their two-year history.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page0005.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130522053600/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page0005.html | script-title=ja:ゆずポン、最後はシンデレラとなって引退！イオと宝翔がベルトを取り戻す！ | archive-date=May 22, 2013 | url-status = dead | date=April 29, 2013 | access-date=April 29, 2013 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20130429-1119819.html | script-title=ja:ゆずポン、涙の引退試合／スターダム | date=April 29, 2013 | access-date=April 29, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://live.sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/live/fight/all/2013042901/ | title = スターダム「Stardom Champions Fiesta 2013～両国シンデレラ」 | date=April 29, 2013 | access-date=April 29, 2013 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/04/001798.php | script-title=ja:両国でシンデレラとなったゆずポンは引退しても「私はプロレスが大好きです！」イオと宝翔がベルトを取り戻し、スターダムは第2章へ | date=April 29, 2013 | access-date=April 29, 2013 | work=Battle News | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/137928/ | script-title=ja:ゆずポン引退試合でグッズ「即完売」連発 | date=April 30, 2013 | access-date=April 30, 2013 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja}} A special movie edition of the event, featuring backstage material, was premiered at a theater in Ichikawa, Chiba and released on DVD on September 28.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/NEWS.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921170009/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/NEWS.html | script-title=ja:2013年9月29日 『劇場版スターダム両国シンデレラ』の上映会は大盛況！ | archive-date=September 21, 2013 | url-status = dead | date=September 29, 2013 | access-date=September 29, 2013 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/news/2013/09/001970.php | script-title=ja:スターダム両国大会を映画館の大スクリーンで上映！映像で引退試合を初めて見たゆずポンよりも号泣する選手が... | date=September 29, 2013 | access-date=September 29, 2013 | work=Battle News | language=ja}}

File:STARDOM The 3rd Anniversary.jpgIn 2014, a new monthly television program began airing on Samurai TV during this time called Stardom Cafe. The program was hosted by Yuzuki Aikawa and took place in a cafe. Aikawa interviewed various wrestlers on the roster as well as showed highlights of recent matches and activities outside the ring. Stardom Cafe ran each month until December 2015.

Starting in 2015, Stardom began holding Korakuen Hall shows every month, making them the first Joshi Puroresu promotion since Gaea Japan to do so.

At Stardom's next Korakuen Hall show on February 22, 2015, Stardom Queen's Shout, the main event of Yoshiko defending her World of Stardom Championship against Act Yasukawa ended in controversy when the match had to be ended prematurely. Yoshiko and Yasukawa began shooting on each other, a boundary in professional wrestling that is rarely crossed. Yoshiko gained the advantage in the situation and severely injured Yasukawa's face, to the point where veteran referee Kyohei Wada had to stop the match. Following the match, Yasukawa was rushed to a Tokyo hospital,{{cite web | url = http://daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/02/22/0007761352.shtml | script-title=ja:女子プロレスが凄惨けんかマッチで紛糾 | date=February 22, 2015 | access-date=February 22, 2015 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/369961/ | script-title=ja:ケンカマッチで女子レスラー顔面“崩壊” | date=February 23, 2015 | access-date=February 23, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=February 23, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223014125/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/369961/ | url-status=dead }} where she was diagnosed with fractured cheek, nasal and orbital bones and required surgery.{{cite web | url = http://daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/02/23/0007765273.shtml | script-title=ja:スターダム安川は頬骨など骨折で手術へ | date=February 23, 2015 | access-date=February 23, 2015 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/370484/ | script-title=ja:顔面骨折の惡斗が告白「凄惨ケンカマッチの真相」「元の顔に戻して復帰します」 | date=February 24, 2015 | access-date=February 24, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=February 24, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224083540/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/370484/ | url-status=dead }} Yasukawa had, just two months earlier, returned from a long injury break brought on by thyroid issues, during which she had also underwent cataract surgery. In addition to the outcome, leading up to the show, Yoshiko had refused to sign the contract for the match, as she felt Yasukawa was unfit to challenge for her title after their previous title match had been cancelled due to Yasukawa's Graves' disease flare. Yoshiko eventually signed the contract in the ring just before their match after Yasukawa and her new Oedo Tai teammates attacked her. Stardom's president Rossy Ogawa publicly apologized for the incident and called an emergency meeting for February 23 with general manager Fuka Kakimoto and top senpais for the roster to discuss the situation.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=%E6%9C%AC%E6%97%A5%E3%81%AE%E5%BE%8C%E6%A5%BD%E5%9C%92%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E7%9A%86%E6%A7%98%E3%81%B8 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150226030143/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=%e6%9c%ac%e6%97%a5%e3%81%ae%e5%be%8c%e6%a5%bd%e5%9c%92%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6%e3%83%95%e3%82%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e7%9a%86%e6%a7%98%e3%81%b8 | script-title=ja:本日の後楽園大会についてファンの皆様へ | archive-date=February 26, 2015 | url-status = live | date=February 22, 2015 | access-date=February 22, 2015 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/02/23/0007765274.shtml | script-title=ja:スターダム緊急会議「様々な話した」 | date=February 23, 2015 | access-date=February 23, 2015 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}}{{cite web | url = http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/370784/ | script-title=ja:世IV虎が団体代表と面談 対戦相手の顔面破壊行為を謝罪 | date=February 24, 2015 | access-date=February 24, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja}} On February 25, Stardom held a press conference where Yoshiko publicly apologized for her actions, was stripped of the World of Stardom Championship and was suspended indefinitely. Ogawa, Kakimoto and Takahashi also announced they were taking a 30% pay cut for the next three months. Stardom also banned face punches from the promotion. Violations resulted in a disqualification for the first offense. A ringside doctor is now assigned to all future events and Kairi Hojo was subsequently named intermediary between the wrestlers and management in order to bring the two sides closer.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%8825%E6%97%A5%E3%80%802%E3%83%BB22%E3%80%81%E5%BE%8C%E6%A5%BD%E5%9C%92%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E4%BC%9A%E8%A6%8B-2 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150226002848/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%8825%E6%97%A5%E3%80%802%E3%83%BB22%E3%80%81%E5%BE%8C%E6%A5%BD%E5%9C%92%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%84%E3%81%A6%E3%81%AE%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E4%BC%9A%E8%A6%8B-2 | script-title=ja:2015年2月25日 2・22後楽園大会についての記者会見 | archive-date=February 26, 2015 | url-status = live | date=February 25, 2015 | access-date=February 25, 2015 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/371114/ | script-title=ja:凄惨マッチの世ＩＶ虎が涙浮かべ陳謝 王座剥奪＆無期限出場停止処分 | date=February 25, 2015 | access-date=February 25, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=May 17, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517222528/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/371114 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/02/25/0007769770.shtml | script-title=ja:世IV虎は無期限出場停止 安川を見舞いに | date=February 25, 2015 | access-date=February 25, 2015 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}} The incident received mainstream attention in Japan and became known as {{nihongo||凄惨マッチ|Seisan Matchi|"Ghastly Match"}}.{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = March 2, 2015 | title = Mar. 2, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: CM Punk defamation lawsuit, Brock Lesnar Raw disappearance, state of WWE, and more | magazine = Wrestling Observer Newsletter | location = Campbell, California | issn = 1083-9593 | page=35}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/370885/ | script-title=ja:ミスター女子プロ・神取が指摘する「凄惨マッチ」の問題点 | date=February 26, 2015 | access-date=February 27, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=February 27, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227045008/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/370885/ | url-status=dead }} This would end up being Yoshiko's final appearance for Stardom.{{cite web | url = http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/09/23/0008421596.shtml | script-title=ja:安川悪斗、凄惨マッチからの復帰戦 | date=September 23, 2015 | access-date=September 23, 2015 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/450022/ | script-title=ja:惡斗 7か月ぶり復帰戦は涙の勝利 | date=September 24, 2015 | access-date=September 24, 2015 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=September 25, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925105136/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/450022/ | url-status=dead }}

April 23 saw the beginning of a new annual event, the Cinderella Tournament, a one-day single-elimination tournament, with the winner being presented a dress by Yuzuki Aikawa and is granted a wish of their choice. The methods of winning consist of pinfall, submission, over-the-top-rope elimination, ten-minute time limit (except for the final), with time limit draws resulting in a double elimination. Mayu Iwatani won the first tournament by defeating Koguma in the final.

Also in 2015, Stardom held shows in Los Angeles County, California.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/sunday-update-sami-zayn-evolve-appearance-adam-rose-injury-199891 | title = Sunday Update: Sami Zayn Evolve appearance, Adam Rose injury | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=October 18, 2015 | access-date=October 19, 2015 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/monday-update-brock-lesnar-raw-and-stone-colds-podcast-sage-paige-together-last-tons | title = Monday Update: Brock Lesnar on Raw and Stone Cold's podcast, Sage & Paige together at last, tons more | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=October 19, 2015 | access-date=October 19, 2015 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} This was the first time that Stardom held shows outside of Japan. Stardom's first United States show took place on October 16 in Covina, California, main evented by Io Shirai successfully defending her Wonder of Stardom Championship against Mia Yim. The second show took place two days later in Baldwin Park, California, headlined by Thunder Rock retaining their Goddesses of Stardom Championship against the team of Hiroyo Matsumoto & Kellie Skater.

In November, Stardom began an interpromotional feud with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling during the latter's Korakuen Hall show. The event saw Meiko Satomura, Dash Chisako, Sendai Sachiko, Cassandra Miyagi, Mika Iwata, and Chihiro Hashimoto against Io Shirai, Mayu Iwatani, Kairi Hojo, Momo Watanabe, Hiromi Mimura, and Kris Wolf, in a series of singles matches with gauntlet rules. Three days later, at Stardom's Korakuen Hall show, Mayu Iwatani was defeated by Meiko Satomura in her challenge for the World of Stardom Championship and Io Shirai successfully defended her Wonder of Stardom Championship against challenger Sendai Sachiko; the two had gone to a time limit draw three days earlier.

On February 28, 2016, Stardom launched Stardom World, a worldwide paid video service through YouTube.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-ufc-fight-night-london-stardom-launches-streaming-service-208361 | title = Daily Update: UFC Fight Night London, Stardom launches streaming service | date=February 27, 2016 | access-date=February 27, 2016 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/100162/former-ecw-champion-opens-wrestling-school-stardom-launches-streaming-site.html?p=1 | title = Former ECW Champion opens wrestling school, Stardom launches streaming site | last=Johnson | first=Mike | date=February 27, 2016 | access-date=February 28, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} The service was later moved to its own website.{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/103107/stardom-streaming-update.html?p=1 | title = Stardom streaming update | last=Fernandes | first=Steven | date=July 3, 2016 | access-date=July 4, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} In April, Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani represented Stardom in the United States, taking part in events for Lucha Underground and a match at the Cauliflower Alley Club.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/big-lucha-underground-aztec-warfare-3-spoiler-210751 | title = Big Lucha Underground Aztec Warfare 3 spoiler | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=April 10, 2016 | access-date=April 25, 2016 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url=http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/2016-results/casino-royale-2016/ | title=Casino Royale 2016 | work=Vendetta Pro Wrestling | access-date=April 25, 2016 | archive-date=April 28, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428084202/http://www.vendettaprowrestling.com/main/results/2016-results/casino-royale-2016/ | url-status=dead }}

In May, Threedom (Shirai, Iwatani, and Hojo) traveled to Europe, taking part in shows in Spain, France, and England. A new championship was introduced on the show in Spain, the Stardom World Association (SWA) World Championship.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=12270 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160605130346/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=12270 | script-title=ja:2016年5月21日 ヨーロッパツアー4日目 | archive-date=June 5, 2016 | url-status = live | date=May 22, 2016 | access-date=May 23, 2016 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/547993/ | script-title=ja:紫雷イオ世界制覇へ！各国で防衛戦構想 | date=June 2, 2016 | access-date=June 2, 2016 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=June 5, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605134503/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/547993/ | url-status=dead }} Io Shirai defeated Toni Storm in a tournament final to determine the first champion. The qualifications of defending the SWA title were that the opponent must be a different nationality to the champion.

On February 18, 2018, Stardom announced the creation of the promotion's seventh active title, the Future of Stardom Championship, the title is meant for wrestlers with less than two years of experience in professional wrestling or under the age of 20.{{cite web | url =https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/965078831055888385 | date=February 18, 2018 | access-date=February 18, 2018 | work=Twitter | language=en|title=President Ogawa introduced a new title today, the Future of Stardom title. To compete for this title a wrestler must be under 20 yrs old or have less than 2 years as a pro. An upcoming tournament will decide the first champion.}}

File:STARDOM WORLD CLIMAX 2022 IMG 6618.jpg from March 27]]

Stardom also introduced a new collaboration with Fire Pro Wrestling World, a video game developed by Spike Chunsoft.{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e3%81%8c%e3%83%95%e3%82%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%83%97%e3%83%ad%e3%81%a8%e3%82%b3%e3%83%a9%e3%83%9c%ef%bc%81/|title=スターダムがファイプロとコラボ！|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} This would be Stardom's first involvement with a video game and was released on August 22, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2019%e5%b9%b48%e6%9c%8810%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80stardom-x-stardom-2019/|title=2019年8月10日 STARDOM × STARDOM 2019|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/8-22%e7%99%ba%e5%a3%b2%ef%bc%8f%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0x%e3%83%95%e3%82%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%83%a4%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%83%ad%e3%83%ac%e3%82%b9-%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%83%89/|title=8/22発売／スターダム×ファイヤープロレス ワールド収録技情報|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} Kagetsu, Hazuki, Andras Miyagi, Utami Hayashishita, Momo Watanabe, Mayu Iwatani, Arisa Hoshiki, Starlight Kid, Jungle Kyona, and Hana Kimura would be the Stardom wrestlers that were created for the release and all appeared in the ring during the announcement.

On October 17, a press conference was held in which the purchase of Stardom by entertainment company, Bushiroad, was announced.{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e3%81%8c%e3%83%96%e3%82%b7%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%89%e3%82%b0%e3%83%ab%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%80%8c%e3%82%ad%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc/|title=スターダムがブシロードグループ「キックスロード」と事業譲渡契約記者会見|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} Bushiroad is also the owner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, making Stardom their sister promotion.{{Cite web|url=https://bushiroad.com/|title=ブシロード公式サイト｜製品・イベント|website=ブシロード公式サイト}} Rossy Ogawa would remain as Stardom's executive producer.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/rossystardom/status/1184779346541596672|title=12月1日からスターダムの業務は株式会社キックスロード改め、ブシロード・ファイトが行っていきます。しかし事務所も道場もスタッフも現状と変わりません。私はスターダム事業部門の最高責任者、エグゼクティブ・プロデューサーとしてまい進していきますので。歳は取りましたけど、私の夢はまだ沢山！pic.twitter.com/hvqTSEStkn|date=October 17, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e6%96%b0%e4%bd%93%e5%88%b6%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%e7%9b%b4%e5%89%8d%e6%88%a6%e7%95%a5%e7%99%ba%e8%a1%a8%e3%83%bb%e8%a8%98%e8%80%85%e4%bc%9a/|title=スターダム新体制スタート直前戦略発表・記者会見＆調印式が行われた|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} Katsuhiko Harada was appointed as president, Harada was the former president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling from 2016 until 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://proresu-today.com/archives/215980/|title=【スターダム原田克彦社長インタビュー】団体経営、今後のビッグマッチ、国内戦略&海外戦略、新日本とスターダムの違いを語る|work=Proresu Today|date=21 April 2023 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/company/|title=New Japan Pro-Wrestling About Us|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling}}

At New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 14 on January 4, 2020, Mayu Iwatani and Arisa Hoshiki faced Hana Kimura and Giulia in a tag team dark match, marking the first women's match to take place at a Wrestle Kingdom event.{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2020%e5%b9%b41%e6%9c%884%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80wrestle-kingdom-14-in-%e6%9d%b1%e4%ba%ac%e3%83%89%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0/|title=2020年1月4日 WRESTLE KINGDOM 14 in 東京ドーム|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}

On March 5, the second Fire Pro Wrestling World collaboration was released, with Giulia, Death Yama-san, Konami, Saya Iida, Tam Nakano, Saki Kashima, Bea Priestley, AZM, Natsuko Tora, Sumire Natsu, and Saya Kamitani added to the game.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1226021081275715585|title=The 2nd Stardom-Fire Pro Wrestling World DLC comes on March5!pic.twitter.com/cWbsFK9Qi4|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=February 7, 2020}}{{Cite web|title=『ファイヤープロレスリングワールド』女子プロレス団体"スターダム"とのコラボ第2弾が決定！ 中野たむ選手やジュリア選手ら11名が新規参戦 #ファイプロ #中野たむ #ジュリア #スターダム|url=https://twitter.com/famitsu/status/1222735066293424129|date=January 29, 2020}}{{Cite magazine|title=ファイヤープロレスリングワールド』女子プロレス団体"スターダム"とのコラボ第2弾が決定！中野たむ選手やジュリア選手ら11名が新規参戦|url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/202001/30191646.html|date=January 30, 2020|magazine=Famitsu}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200129-3/|title=『FIRE PRO WRESTLING WORLD』ファイプロW×スターダムコラボ 第2弾決定！|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200213-2/|title=【特報❣】『FIRE PRO WRESTLING WORLD』 人気女子プロレス団体「スターダム」コラボ第二弾！|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1222456789716725760|title=Tam announced that the 2nd Stardom-Fire Pro Wrestling World collaboration is coming March 5! Featuring 11 more wrestlers!pic.twitter.com/aWd9m6Qewf|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=January 29, 2020}}

Apart from the March 8 Korakuen Hall show, Stardom canceled all remaining March shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.{{Cite web|title=Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, our March 29 show in Nagoya has been canceled. For refunds, please check our website below. March 24 and 28 reservations are no longer being accepted, stay tuned for more word. Thank you for your understanding.|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1238064848346333187|last=Stardom|first=We Are|date=March 12, 2020}}{{Cite web|title=Due to the Coronavirus situation, we are canceling the following shows: March 20 Gunma March 21 Shinkiba March 22 Shinkiba We apologize for any inconvenience. For refunds, please check|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1235490806753947649|last=Stardom|first=We Are|date=March 5, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1229663347068456960|title=Due to the current Coronavirus situation in Japan, the following precautionary measures are being taken: 2.19 Mayu Iwatani Birthday Fan Event - cancelled 2.20 Fan signing event - cancelled 2.20 Press conference - will be held, but no fans in attendance 1 of 3|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=February 17, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1229663415599153152|title=2.22 Osaka show - cancelled 2.23 Nagoya show - cancelled 2.29 Shinkiba show - cancelled 3.8 Korakuen Hall show - will be held, Empty Arena (no fans in attendance) 3.14 Osaka Day and Night shows - cancelled 2 of 3|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=February 17, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200218-2/|title=【お詫びと払い戻しのご案内】2/20～3/14までのスターダム主催興行は中止となります|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200220pressconference/|title=３・８東京・後楽園ホール無観客大会の対戦カード発表記者会見|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200306-4/|title=【3/20前橋、3/21＆3/22新木場】※中止にともなう各プレイガイド払い戻しのご案内|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200312-2/|title=【大会中止のお詫びと払い戻しのご案内】3/29名古屋大会は開催中止となります|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200327-4/|title=【3/28浜松大会は中止となります】お詫びと払い戻しに関しまして|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://bushiroad.com/information/67|title=新型コロナウイルス感染症の影響によるブシロード主催イベントの中止・延期のご案内＜3/24 22:00追記＞｜ブシロード公式サイト|website=ブシロード公式サイト}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1243487236760338432|title=After further discussion, tomorrow's March 28th Hamamatsu, Shizuoka show will be cancelled. We apologize to fans who were planning to attend for the late announcement. We will announce the details of the ticket refunds later. Thank you for supporting Stardom.|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 27, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1243456507380826112|title=pic.twitter.com/I7zsxKIXaZ|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 27, 2020}} No People Gate was presented from an empty Korakuen Hall on March 8, and was aired live on their YouTube channel.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1236558606201262081|title=March 8 Korakuen Hall No People Gate ◆No fans in attendance! All wrestlers and staff were checked for body temperature and overall wellness; anyone that was ill did not perform. Jushin Thunder Liger in the broadcast booth!pic.twitter.com/bUw9eQ1qDX|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 7, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1230402017849270272|title=Our March ８show Korakuen Hall is officially titled No People Gate.pic.twitter.com/SILM425cCO|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=February 20, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/0308korakuen/|title=March 8 (Sunday) Stardom at Korakuen Hall will be distributed live, for free worldwide on Youtube!|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} The next Stardom show would be the Cinderella Tournament on March 24, and was held at Korakuen Hall with a limited number of tickets sold at the door.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1240883851884285954|title=pic.twitter.com/FNnLR5jrTm|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 19, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1240882490031525888|title=Fans will be allowed entry to the show, but will undergo a physical check, with their temperature taken. No entry will be allowed if the temp is over 37°C (98.6°F). Masks will be distributed for free.|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 19, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/20200324-2/|title=2020年3月24日 シンデレラ・トーナメント2020|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200318-3/|title=【緊急決定】3/24『シンデレラトーナメント2020』後楽園ホール大会の開催に関する記者会見を、3/20（金・祝）15時より生配信します|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/report0320/|title=3・24後楽園対戦カード発表記者会見レポート|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} Fans and venue staff went through temperature checks and face masks were mandatory.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1242489481157947392|title=Cinderella Tournament 2020 March 24 Korakuen Hall ◆Jushin Thunder Liger joined the commentary team once again! Temperatures of wrestlers, staff, and fans were taken before being admitted. Masks were handed out for anyone that needed one.pic.twitter.com/DGL9vimejM|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=March 24, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200320-2/|title=【重要なお知らせ】新型コロナウィルス感染症への対応に関しまして|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} Additional events were canceled throughout April and May, meaning Stardom's Ota Ward Gym show and the unit-produced shows held during Golden Week in early May would no longer be taking place.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1245661970973392898|title=With the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the following Stardom shows have been canceled: 4/11 (Sat) Yokohama Radiant Hall 4/25 (Sat) Osaka World Pavilion (noon) 4/25 (Sat) Osaka World Pavilion (night) We apologize and thank you for supporting Stardom!|first=We Are|last=Stardom|date=April 2, 2020}}{{Cite web|title=Thank you very much for your support of Stardom. With the ongoing pandemic, all Stardom shows through May 6 have been canceled. Information on refunds may be found on our webpage below. We appreciate your understanding.|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1247431267953430528|last=Stardom|first=We Are|date=April 7, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200402-2/|title=【4/11横浜、4/25大阪大会は中止となります】お詫びと払い戻しに関しまして|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200407-2/|title=【4/14〜5/6までの大会は中止となります】お詫びと払い戻しに関しまして|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}} In the meantime, Stardom wrestlers began doing live streams on the Stardom YouTube channel and social media to interact with fans.{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200417-3/|title=【YouTube生配信】4/18（土）21時～緊急？QQライブ✪林下詩美が渡辺桃＆AZM＆上谷沙弥をテレワーク招集⁉|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2004120-2/|title=【YouTube生配信】4/21（火）19:00～岩谷麻優＆中野たむ「オンラインお茶会でほっこりSP」|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200421-2/|title=【YouTube生配信】4/22（水）20:00～ジュリア＆朱里＆舞華「DDMと一緒にオンライン合同練習SP」|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200423-2/|title=【YouTube生配信】4/23（木）20:00～木村花＆ジャングル叫女＆小波「TCSとオンライン飲み会やっちゃうぞ大作戦」|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/200426-2/|title=【YouTube生配信】4/27（月）18:00～刀羅ナツコ＆鹿島沙希＆夏すみれ「大江戸隊のオンライン作戦会議」【STARDOM】|first=Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights|last=reserved}}{{Cite web|title=Tokyo and most of Japan is in a State of Emergency, and most everyone is stuck at home. Be on the lookout for Stardom roster members, as they exercise to the Stardom theme, in a relay of sorts. Tam starts things off, and you'll find other Stardom members picking things up soon.|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1247825154480017408|last=Stardom|date=April 8, 2020}}

On 23 May 2020, Hana Kimura committed suicide in a case investigated as cyberbullying after an incident traced to her appearance on the Fuji TV reality show Terrace House. On 16 December 2020, Osaka police announced a case is pending in the legal system with a gentleman from the area the suspect.{{cite web |last1=Frater |first1=Patrick |title=Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/asia/kimura-hana-death-japan-police-open-bullying-case-1234864792/ |website=Variety |date=17 December 2020 |publisher=Penske Media |access-date=2021-02-07 |ref=Penske}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.twm.news/hana-kimura-passes-away-aged-22/|title=Hana Kimura Passes Away Aged 22|date=May 23, 2020}}

On August 15, 2020, Stardom canceled a Saturday show in Osaka, putting a halt to the 5-star Grand Prix, after a performer tested positive for COVID-19.

On December 20, 2020, the experience level required for the Future of Stardom Title was changed from two years to less than three years of wrestling experience.

On November 20, 2022, Stardom held a co-promoted event with sister promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling named Historic X-Over.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-and-stardom-reveal-name-for-first-ever-joint-show |title=NJPW and Stardom reveal name for first-ever joint show Historic X-Over will take place on November 20. |publisher=F4wonline.com |date=July 31, 2022 |access-date=July 31, 2022}} On July 29, Stardom and NJPW announced the IWGP Women's Championship, a title for Stardom that would be defended at NJPW events both in Japan and the United States with the inaugural champion being crowned at Historic X-Over.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-stardom-creating-iwgp-womens-championship |title=NJPW & STARDOM creating IWGP Women's Championship The title will primarily be defended on NJPW events. |publisher=F4wonline.com |date=July 29, 2022 |access-date=July 31, 2022}} At the event, Kairi defeated Iwatani to become the inaugural champion.{{cite web|last=Vetter|first=Chris|title=11/20 NJPW "Historic X-over" results: Vetter's review of Kairi vs. Mayu Iwatani to become the first IWGP Women's Champion, Will Ospreay vs. Shota Umino for the IWGP U.S. Championship, Great Muta, Kazuchika Okada, and Toru Yano vs. Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare, and Great O Khan in Muta's final NJPW match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/21/11-20-njpw-historic-x-over-results-vetters-review-of-kairi-vs-mayu-iwatani-to-become-the-first-iwgp-womens-champion-will-ospreay-vs-shota-umino-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-great-muta/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 21, 2022|access-date=November 25, 2022}}

On December 1, 2023, Taro Okada replaced Katsuhiko Harada as president.{{cite news |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=19 November 2023 |title=Taro Okada Named New President And Representative Director Of Bushiroad Fight |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/taro-okada-named-new-president-and-representative-director-bushiroad-fight |work=Fightful |access-date=5 February 2025}}

On December 15, Stardom was announced as one of the founding members of the United Japan Pro-Wrestling alliance, a joint effort to further develop professional wrestling in Japan through promotion and organization, with Seiji Sakaguchi being named as the chairman of the project.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2023 |title= |script-title=ja:新日、全日、ノアら９団体が「日本プロレスリング連盟」設立　来年５月には設立記念興行も |trans-title=Nine organizations, including NJPW, AJPW, and Noah, establish "United Japan Pro-wrestling"; launching event to be held next May |url=https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/202312150000945.html |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=Nikkan Sports |language=ja}}

On February 5, 2024, it was announced that Bushiroad had fired Rossy Ogawa from the promotion due to alleged talent poaching.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/bushiroad-cancels-contract-stardom-founder-rossy-ogawa|title=Bushiroad Cancels Contract of STARDOM Founder Rossy Ogawa|work=Fightful|first1=Jeremy|last1=Lambert|first2=Colin|last2=Tessier|first3=Sean Ross|last3=Sapp|date=February 5, 2024|access-date=February 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=15 April 2024 |title=Rossy Ogawa announces launch of Marigold promotion |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/japan/rossy-ogawa-announces-launch-of-marigold-promotion |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |location= |access-date=15 April 2024}}{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=15 April 2024 |title=Rossy Ogawa announces 'Marigold' promotion, first show set for May 20th at Korakuen Hall |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/04/15/rossy-ogawa-announces-marigold-promotion-first-show-set-for-may-20th-at-korakuen-hall/ |work=POST Wrestling |location= |access-date=15 April 2024}}{{cite news |last=Edwards |first=Scott |date=15 April 2024 |title=Rossy Ogawa Announces New Promotion Marigold |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/rossy-ogawa-announces-new-promotion-marigold |work=Fightful |location= |access-date=15 April 2024}}{{cite news |last=Powell |first=John |date=15 April 2024 |title=Rossy Ogawa reveals new promotion |url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2024/04/15/rossy-ogawa-reveals-new-promotion/ |work=Slam! Wrestling |location= |access-date=15 April 2024}} On 15 April 2024 Ogawa announced the creation of rival promotion Dream Star Fighting Marigold (Marigold); several members of the Stardom roster jumped ship to join Ogawa. Amongst them were Giulia, Utami Hayashishita, Mirai, Nanae Takahashi, Mai Sakurai, Yuzuki and ex-Ice Ribbon native Nao Ishikawa.

On April 23, it was announced that Stardom's sister promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling would fully acquire the company on June 28, with Stardom becoming a subsidiary of NJPW. After the acquisition, Stardom no longer operates as Bushiroad Fight, instead being renamed to Stardom Co. Ltd.{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/183016/stardom-now-subsidiary-of-new-japan-pro-wrestling.html?p=1|title=Stardom Now A Subsidiary Of New Japan Pro Wrestling|work=PWInsider|first1=Pual|last1=Jordan|date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024}}

Domestic:

• Tokyo MX (2020, 2021–present broadcasts weekly highlights show We are STARDOM!! and live specials)
• Fighting TV Samurai (2010–present, currently broadcasting live specials, retrospective shows, and magazine shows)
• BS Nippon TV (2020–2021, currently broadcasting weekly episodes of We are STARDOM!! matches)

Worldwide:

• Stardom World (streaming service, broadcasting most Stardom shows live, as well as on-demand classic and documentary content)

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In Stardom, the Grand Slam consists of all the available titles promoted by the company except the developmental and shared championships. They are the World of Stardom Championship, the Wonder of Stardom Championship, the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, the Artist of Stardom Championship, the High Speed Championship and the SWA World Championship. The notion of "grand slam" officially started being mentioned on May 5, 2022, when Mayu Iwatani became the second wrestler in the company to achieve the feature after Io Shirai.{{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/mayu-iwatani-wins-swa-world-title-new-goddess-of-stardom-champions-crowned/|title=Mayu Iwatani Wins SWA World Title; New Goddesses of Stardom Champions Crowned|work=diva-dirt.com|first=Nick|last=Wilkinson|date=May 5, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022}}

{{Main|Stardom Year-End Awards}}

Since 2008, Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) has published a list of top female professional wrestlers each year on the PWI Female 50,{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2008.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2008|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=September 10, 2010|archive-date=February 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201205851/http://profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2008.html|url-status=live}} However, it wasn't until 2018 that PWI would expand their list to 100 wrestlers to include international wrestlers, Stardom included.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/various-news-pwi-female-50-expanding-100-mikey-whipwreck-partners-indy-promotion/|title=Various News: PWI Female 50 Expanding to 100, Mikey Whipwreck Partners With Indy Promotion|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018|work=411 Mania|archive-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813175555/https://411mania.com/wrestling/various-news-pwi-female-50-expanding-100-mikey-whipwreck-partners-indy-promotion/|url-status=live}} In 2021, PWI expanded the list to 150 wrestlers.{{cite web|url=https://belltobelles.com/pwi-womens-100-will-increase-to-pwi-womens-150-in-2021|title=PWI Women's 100 will increase to PWI Women's 150 in 2021|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2021|archive-date=September 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921024612/https://belltobelles.com/pwi-womens-100-will-increase-to-pwi-womens-150-in-2021/|url-status=live}} It was expanded and renamed again to Women’s 250 in 2023.{{cite web|url=https://belltobelles.com/pwi-womens-100-will-increase-to-pwi-womens-150-in-2021|title=PWI Women's 100 will increase to PWI Women's 150 in 2021|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2021|archive-date=September 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921024612/https://belltobelles.com/pwi-womens-100-will-increase-to-pwi-womens-150-in-2021/|url-status=live}}

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