Mai Sakurai Departing Marigold After 10/24 Grand Destiny 2026 Event

Oct 3, 2026

Saturday’s Dream Star Fighting 2026 event for Marigold in Osaka, Japan featured Mai Sakurai announcing that she will be leaving the company after their Grand Destiny 2026 event on October 24 in Tokyo.

Sakurai stated that she will be taking a break from wrestling to recover from an injury after her final date with the company.

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AI「麻衣さんと初めて組ませて頂いて、麻衣さんと初めて戦ったのが大阪だったんです。シングルマッチさせて頂いて今日初めて組ませて頂いてこのタイミングで自分負けちゃってこの発表があって……」… pic.twitter.com/zD9CLhGYJg
— Marigold マリーゴールド (@DSF_Marigold) October 3, 2026

Marigold founder Rossy Ogawa issued an official statement about Sakurai’s decision to depart from the company.

“Thank you for attending the Osaka event.
Regarding Mai Sakurai’s departure from the group, this decision was reached after several discussions with her. She has been dealing with a combination of injuries and medical conditions for quite some time, and we have respected her wish to focus on recovery and start fresh for the time being, leading to her departure. She has worked hard for us since our inception, but we understand that differences have emerged between her personal direction and that of the group.
In the early days, we focused on themes such as “incorporating the best of the Showa era” and “a policy of national isolation.” Nearly three years have passed since then. The organization is always evolving and changing. We are now moving forward with an eye toward the future of the wrestlers who are giving their all at Marigold. There are various comments out there, but each person’s truth lies in the future of the organization and the athletes. Rather than mocking the organization or individuals, we hope everyone enjoys a fun pro wrestling life together.”