Mercedes Moné Vs. Mayu Iwatani Set For Major STARDOM Show

Fresh from a successful title defence over AZM and Hazuki at NJPW Sakura Genesis, IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné will have to shift her focus to STARDOM All Star Grand Queendom on April 23, with Moné set to put the title on the line against Mayu Iwatani.

Iwatani challenged Moné following her match at Sakura Genesis, with Mercedes delivering a firm slap to Iwatani’s face in response after accepting the challenge.

The match at All Star Grand Queendom will mark Moné’s official in-ring debut for STARDOM, with Moné’s first matches post WWE exit occurring in a NJPW ring.

For Iwatani, this will be her second chance to claim the IWGP Women’s Championship, having lost to KAIRI at NJPW/STARDOM Historic X-Over in the finals for the vacant new title in November 2022. A multi-time champion in STARDOM, Iwatani is also a former Women of Honor Champion in Ring of Honor.

Stardom All Star Grand Queendom matchcard:

• Giulia (c) vs. Tam Nakano - World of Stardom Championship
• Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Mina Shirakawa - Wonder of Stardom Championship
• Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Mayu Iwatani - IWGP Women's Championship
• Syuri vs. Chihiro Hashimoto
• Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Hiragi Kurumi (c) vs. KAIRI, Saori Anou & Natsupoi - Artist of Stardom Championship
• Nanae Takahashi & Yuu (c) vs. Mirai & Ami Sourei - Goddess of Stardom Championship
• Himeka vs. Maika - Himeka's retirement match
• Starlight Kid & Mei Seira vs. Mei Sugura & TBA
• Mariah May, Xena, Thekla & TBA vs. Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Momo Watanabe & Ruaka
• Fuwa-chan & TBA vs. Utami Hayashishita & Miyu Amasaki
• Momoe Nakanishi vs. TBA - Yokohama Rumble Match