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MLW, STARDOM Announce Strategic Alliance

May 17, 2026 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
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MLW and STARDOM are teaming up, announcing a strategic alliance between them over the weekend. MLW announced via a press release that they and World Wonder Ring STARDOM are joining forces to collaborate, with the goal being to “create new opportunities for athletes, expand international reach, and deliver compelling content to fans worldwide.”

The announcement noted that the alliance will include exchanges of talent collabroation from a creative standpoint, “allowing athletes from both MLW and STARDOM to compete on new stages and in front of new audiences.”

Court Bauer said in a statement: “STARDOM has built a roster and presentation that set the standard for excellence in women’s wrestling. I have tremendous respect and admiration for the level of competition and the athletes who define STARDOM. We’re grateful to Mr. Okada and everyone at World Wonder Ring STARDOM for their partnership. This alliance is about creating fresh matchups, new experiences, and meaningful opportunities for athletes and fans alike.”

STARDOM’s Taro Okada added, “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to MLW and its CEO, Court Bauer, for their invaluable support and contributions in making this initiative possible.”

STARDOM, the the sister promotion of NJPW, has been part of NJPW’s alliance with AEW. STARDOM will be part of the next ROH Global Wars, which June 18th and emanates from Cincinnati, Ohio. ROH, STARDOM, and CMLL will all be involved in that show.

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