Stardom and Mayu Iwatani held a press conference earlier today in Japan.
Iwatani announced that she was departing from the company immediately and her decision was difficult one to make. Iwatani also stated that she had done everything there is to do in Stardom as her reason for her decision.
Mayu Iwatani:
— meraWRESTLING (@meraWRESTLING) April 28, 2025
"I have left STARDOM.
14 years and 3 months.
Thank you so much!
I wanted to leave with a smile on my face, but I was surprised to find myself crying.
I'm also surprised at myself for making this decision.
I will be an icon not just of STARDOM, but of women's… https://t.co/2vPLfCieAx pic.twitter.com/AoQidZX70K
Iwatani wrestled her final match for Stardom at their All Star Grand Queendom 2025 event on Sunday in Yokohama in a losing effort to Syuri for the IWGP Women’s Championship.
Prior to her announcement, Iwatani had been with Stardom since 2011.

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