[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! We are back with results and news from Japan, as well as a closer look at legend Dump Matsumoto! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com Ice Ribbon continues to battle injuries, as not only has Aoi Kizuki not recovered from her knee … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night in Baldwin Park, California, STARDOM presented the second and final night of its USA tour, bringing Japanese stars and American indy scene regulars together for one more blockbuster show. The event saw former WWE Diva Melina wrestle again after making her surprise return to the ring on Friday … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight in Covina, California, STARDOM presented the first night of its USA tour, bringing Japanese stars and American indy scene regulars together for two blockbuster shows. The event saw the surprise in-ring return of former WWE Diva Melina, who teamed with SHINE Champion Santana Garrett to defeat Hudson Envy and … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: wwr-stardom.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! We are back with injury updates, a new promotion starting, and spotlighting the one and only Act Yasukawa! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com To update a story from a few months ago, Tokyo Joshi Pro wrestler KANNA fractured her eye socket in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: we-are-stardom.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! A lot has happened since my last column, this week we have the conclusion of the Stardom FIVE STAR GP and a spotlight on a very special wrestler to me, Hudson Envy! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com Some quick news items … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! This is a special edition of the column, as there has really been one news story that overshadowed everything else this week. On September 20th, 2015, the talented Joshi wrestler Mio Shirai retired from professional wrestling. Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com At … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! Since we are in a holiday this will be a shorter column this week. Let’s get right to the news! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com As Kana works her way towards her “hiatus” starting on September 15th, she is making her … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: sendaigirls.jp” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! Lots going on in the world of Japan, including a veteran wrestler announcing her retirement! Joshi News Photo: sendaigirls.jp In exciting news for her but sad news for her fans around the world, Sendai Sachiko announced this week that she … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMER Wrestling” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! Lots going on in the world of Japan, including one of my personal favorite wrestlers randomly showing up at NXT TakeOver last night! Joshi News Photo: kana.cm The biggest news for fans of Joshi is that the world famous … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Stardom” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Japanese women’s wrestling promotion Stardom has announced their first American tour. In conjunction with Diva Dirt, Stardom is coming to the Los Angeles area on Friday, October 16th and Sunday, October 18th. Among the talents appearing are Cheerleader Melissa, Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo, Mayu Iwatani, Act Yasukawa, Chelsea, Reo Hazuki, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Battle-News.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! There were several big events last week which I will cover, and we’ll also take a deeper look at one of my favorite wrestlers, Kairi Hojo! Joshi News Photo: Battle-News.com In Japan more so than in the United States, wrestling promotions … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Battle-News.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Hello! My name is Kevin Wilson, and I have been a fan of Japanese wrestling for over a decade. During that time I have slowly started watching more and more women’s wrestling in Japan (better known as Joshi) and that is now my primary interest. I hope through this column I … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Sonny Gutierrez” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] This past Sunday, Japanese women’s wrestling promotion Stardom held an event at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. In the night’s main event, World of Stardom Champion Yoshiko defended her title against Act Yasukawa. What followed has sparked outrage in joshi circles. According to eyewitness Sonny Gutierrez of Pro Wrestling … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: World Wonder Ring Stardom” align=”alignleft” width=”620″][/media-credit] Heidi Lovelace and Hudson Envy are the latest American indy stars to make the leap to Japan. The two are the first talents to join Stardom Japan through its USA branch, which was established in October. Former SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa serves as branch president and has … Read more
Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our next three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa finish up her latest tour in Japan. In the first video, she braves the bustling Japanese train system: Next, she visits the … Read more
Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our next three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa show the highs and lows of living in Japan. In the first video, she encounters an unwelcome guest/pest in her Tokyo apartment: … Read more
Cheerleader Melissa is no stranger to winning titles, but she’s just added quite a different one to her resume: USA Branch President for Stardom Wrestling. The SHIMMER Champion, who recently returned from an extended tour with Stardom in Tokyo, Japan, will help the organization find fresh American talent. In her new role, she will also … Read more
Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our first three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa continue her journey in Japan. In the first video, she shows us a Japanese bathroom stall with one very unique feature: Next, … Read more
In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Tranquility” – Cheerleader Melissa heads to the Japanese countryside She prepares to take part in a practice Japanese tea ceremony, walking through an idyllic garden on her way there. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s … Read more
In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Say Cheese” – Cheerleader Melissa checks out a photo booth in Tokyo, Japan. She poses for photos with fellow wrestlers Kris Wolf and Starfire after they navigate the unique options the booth offers. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent … Read more
In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Longboarding” – Cheerleader Melissa goes longboarding with fellow wrestler Kris Wolf in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of … Read more
In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “The Grand Tour” – Cheerleader Melissa gives us an early morning tour of her apartment in Japan, where she’s living while wrestling for the Stardom promotion. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series … Read more
In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Return to Japan” – Cheerleader Melissa welcomes us back to Tokyo, Japan, where she is competing for Stardom. She gives us a quick update on her tour so far while standing in front of the iconic SkyTree. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent … Read more
In the fifteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Before the Bell” – Cheerleader Melissa gives us a behind the scenes look at the STARDOM arena prior to her match in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives … Read more
Yesterday in Tokyo, Japan, SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa attempted to become a triple crown champ when she went head to head with STARDOM Champion Io Shirai at STARDOM the Highest. Melissa, who also holds the RCW Angels Championship, was making her first appearance in Japan in over seven years. According to PuroLove.com, Melissa came up … Read more
In the fourteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Welcome to Japan” – Cheerleader Melissa records a video promo for her STARDOM Championship match in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes … Read more