[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
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
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 “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