Stardom Quest

*PLEASE NOTE* Due to a recording issue the audio is out of sync to begin the show, this issue is corrected as well as possible as the show goes on but will be noticeable for the first part of the show. Apologies for any editing errors, as this one was a nightmare!!Alex is joined by Peps for this week's episode of Stardom QuestThey begin by discussing Saya Kamitani vs Yujiro Takahashi and Kamitani branching out to the wider NJPW audience before running through the tag league shows to date, giving some thoughts on the best matches and performances so far. At roughly the 47 minute mark the focus turns to Marigold. They review the show at Shinjuku FACE and the Korakuen Hall show which featured Victoria Yuzuki vs Rea Seto, Darkness Revolution vs Seri/Yuzuki, Mai Sakurai vs Nao Ishikawa, Chika Goto vs Miku Aono, and Mayu Iwatani vs CoCo.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRFollow Peps: @Peps_WrestlingNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex flies solo for a short update this week in place of a usual episode.Former entertainer Fuwa-Chan shocked the wrestling world last week when she announced she would be joining STARDOM on a near full-time basis. Alex breaks down her ties to wrestling, what she could offer to STARDOM, and what the end goal of all this should be.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.Our hosts begin with STARDOM by running down the blocks for the Goddess league before reviewing New Blood and the Crimson Nightmare PPV. The PPV sees them dive into the Konami title win and the expectation she'll have a short reign as well as the underwhelming storyline of Momo/Saya.At the 1 hour 14 minute mark attention turns to Marigold with a discussion on the announced FACE and Korakuen cards, and a review of the recent house show.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dyan return for one of the biggest episodes of the year.They start with Marigold Grand Destiny by diving into the Sumo Hall show and the nitty-gritty of the excellent Mai Sakurai vs Victoria Yuzuki match, what made IYO SKY vs Mayu Iwatani so good, and some heated debates on Utami Hayashishita. Therea are thoughts given on every match and decision made throughout and some discussion on what 4 PPVs in 2026 could mean for the company and the booking. They then quickly review Mask Fiesta and touch on Mayu Iwatani's Monday Magic appearance.At roughly the 1 hour 35 minute mark they turn their focus to STARDOM and discuss the official partnership with CMLL before reviewing the Stardom NIGHTER from the past week. our hosts dive into the Momo/Saya feud moving along and the great main event between BMI2000 and Mi Vida Loca. They then close out by previewing the available card for Starom Crimson NIghtmare in Ota Ward which could see one of the top two belts change hands.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for one of the major Joshi events of the year.They begin with STARDOM and review the recent New Blood show before looking ahead to the announced title matches at Korakuen Hall this weekend.After 46 minutes, they turn their attention to MARIGOLD by reviewing the available house shows. With all of that out of the way the runway is clear to preview Marigold grand Destiny at Sumo Hall. They dive into everything from what Kizuna Tanaka shoud do if she loses to Shinno, lamenting the ice cold demise of the Twin Star titles, how Yuzuki can elevate herself and the UN title, the battle for Marigold's soul when Miku Aono challenges Utami Hayashishita, and the huge dream match of Mayu Iwatani vs Io Shirai.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dyan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.Our hosts start with STARDOM and Syuri's IWGP Women's Championship win, her intentions to wrestle at the Tokyo Dome, and Saya Kamitani being one of the first names announced for Wrestle Kingdom...are the titleholders on a collision course? Our hosts then review the recent Korakuen which featured a great Hazuki vs Koguma match.At around the 50 minute mark focus turns to Marigold who announced a new signing and the full card for Marigold Grand Destiny. There is a review of the Osaka show with the MIRAI send-off gauntlet and the Marigold Korakuen which had MIRAI's last match. The show closes with something of a HOT TAKE on Mayu Iwatani following ger match with Seri Yamaoka.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest edition of Stardom Quest.They start with STARDOM who ran New Blood this past week and have a Korakuen Hall coming up with a Goddess of Stardom title match and Koguma vs Hazuki.After 30 minutes, focus turns to Marigold and their part in Marvelous' Gacha show and Monday Night Magic.Our hosts review the one MG house show and preview the upcoming week which includes MIRAI's last match and a fun-looking Korakuen.With a lot of time left, our hosts end the show by discussing their favourite matches of all time.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest edition of Stardom Quest.They begin by discussing Saya Kamitani vs Hanan airing on TV, becoming the first Joshi match on major TV in decades. They then review the recent Korakuen Hall show which was headlined by Hina vs HANAKO and Saya Kamitani vs AZM before previewing the upcoming New Blood card.At roughly the 55 minute mark focus turns to Marigold news including Kouki Amarei's latest injury, Mayu Iwatani vs IYO SKY being announced, and Seri Yamaoka's Sendai Girls appearance to set up Chihiro Hashimoto vs Seri Yamaoka. Our hosts close out with a quick preview of the upcoming house show.The show closes with an extensive Q&A.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan are back at it for again after a newsworthy week.Our hosts begin by discussing the Marigold departures of Naho Yamada and MIRAI, one of which leaves a pretty big gap atop the card that may be tough to fill. They then review the Marigold show at 1st Ring and round up recent announcements like Kizuna vs Shinno, Mayu vs Seri, and the press conference for Sumo Hall.At roughly the 55 minute mark focus turns to STARDOM for a review of the HATE vs STARS Artist of Stardom title match and a preview of the upcoming completely sold out Korakuen Hall show with Hina vs HANAKO and a big double title match between Saya Kamitani and AZM. With some time left on the clock the hosts take a detour to list out and discuss their individual listings of the top 5 Joshi wrestlers of all time including one VERY surprising pick from Dylan.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.They begin by discussing Miku Aono's Dream Star GP win and why it was a predictable, but good, choice. They then review the entire GP final day with some thoughts on the tournaments of the competitors with a particular focus on Mayu Iwatani vs Victoria Yuzuki and Yuzuki's upward momentum. With three cards announced the MG section closes out with a preview of the upcoming cards.At roughly the 1 hour, 16 minute mark focus turns to STARDOM with a review of their Korakuen Hall show which saw two title changes and some strong matches up and down the card.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.Our hosts begin with a review of STARDOM To The World as they disccuss Ema Maishima, FWC's current status, the great IWGP and Wonder title matches, how the main event played to Bea Priestley's strenghts and why they believe Saya Kamitani vs AZM is setting uup Sareee vs Saya Kamitani.At the 58 minute mark focus turns to Marigold as our hosts review the recent GP shows. This includes some points about what the Superfly title could be used for, the benefits of definind Young Marigold, and Miku Aono's late tournament run. They close out by predicting the GP final night and who they expect to win it all.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.Our hosts begin with Marigold by reviewing the Dream Star GP shows in Korakuen Hall and Shinjuku FACE which featured some of the best matches of the tournament and a number of standout performances up and down the cards. They then preview the three upcoming GP matches which will set up the final day.At roughly the 1 hour 6 minute mark focus turns to STARDOM with a preview of both STARDOM TO THE WORLD at Yokoama Budokan and a Korakuen Nighter next week.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest edition of Stardom Quest.Our hosts begin by discussing Momo Watanabe's 5STAR win, their thoughts on it and the excitement this brings to the end of the year for STARDOM. They then go on to review the Playoff Korakuen and the GP Final night with a lot of praise reserved for AZM.At the 1 hour 20 minute mark they focus on Marigold, discussing the one event from this past week which had a shockingly good GP match and a Mayu Iwatani performance for the ages.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Dylan is joined by Sondre for this week's episode.They start with STARDOM and their brewing rivalry with OZ Academy which could see Ozaki take on Tora at Yokohama. They then review the past few days of 5STAR GP action including the final shows of block action. Our hosts then preview the Playoffs and the GP final to try and guess who will emerge as the winner.At roughly the 1 hour 43 minute mark focus turns to Marigold with a review of their recent events, praise for Utami Hayashishita and a preview for their upcoming events.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRFollow Sondre: SondreBjornNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy

Alex and Dylan return for the latest episode of Stardom Quest.They begin by discussing Saya Kamitani losing the Regina di WAVE title to Cohaku before reviewing all of the GP shows from the past week. They then attempt to predict the three names who will qualify from the 5STAR in each block this weekend,At roughly the 1 hour and 36 minute mark focus turns to Marigold wth a review of the latest Marvelous vs Marigold gauntlet and the past few Dream Star GP matches. They then close out by previewing the upcoming tournament outtings.Follow Dylan on Twitter: @XXIchibanFollow Alex: @LWOSPWAlexRNew art courtesy of: @UltraGruntyy