Stardom Cinderella Tournament
PromotionsWorld Wonder Ring Stardom
First event2015
Signature matchesTime-limited singles matches

Stardom Cinderella Tournament (スターダムシンデレラトーナメント, Sutādamushindereratōnamento) is an annual single-elimination tournament created and promoted by the Japanese professional wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. The event has been held since 2015 and aired domestically on Tokyo MX, Fighting TV Samurai and Nippon TV, and later as an internet pay-per-view on Stardom's streaming service Stardom World.[1]

The main gimmick of the tournament is that the winner is being granted a wish, which usually turns up to be a championship match of their choice. Just as the real life fairytale of Cinderella depicting a girl who achieves fame after being obscure, the winner of the tournament transits from "neglected" to "famous", eventually moving up to a championship scene.[2]

Events

As of 2022, there have been a total of eight events. The first one was presented under the name of "Cinderella Champions Fiesta", and later on the series began being known simply as the "Cinderella Tournament". Until 2021, the event used to be a one-day pay-per-view but later switched to a multi-day event.

No. Event Date City Venue Attendance Ref(s)
1 Stardom Ryogoku Cinderella Champions Fiesta 2015 April 23, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Korakuen Hall 925 [3]
2 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2016 April 29, 2016 1,050 [4]
3 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2017 April 30, 2017 1,150 [5]
4 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2018 April 30, 2018 987 [6]
5 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2019 April 29, 2019 1,050 [7]
6 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2020 March 24, 2020 538 [8]
7 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021 April 10 – June 12, 2021 Various Various Highest: Night 3 – 1,240 [9]
8 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2022 April 3 – 29, 2022 Various Various Highest: Night 4 – 2,017 [10]
9 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2023 March 26 – April 15, 2023 Various Various Highest: Night 3 – 1,295 [11]
10 Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2024 March 9 – 20, 2024 Various Various TBA [12]

Stats

List of winners

Year Tournament Aftermath
Winner Runner-up Times
won 		No. of
entrants 		Challenged for Match Result Ref
2015 Mayu Iwatani Koguma 1 14 World of Stardom Championship vs. Kairi Hojo at Stardom Gold May 2015 Lost [13]
2016 Hiroyo Matsumoto 2 16 vs. Io Shirai at Stardom Gold May 2016 Lost [14]
2017 Toni Storm Mayu Iwatani 1 vs. Io Shirai at Stardom Gold May 2017 Lost [15]
2018 Momo Watanabe Bea Priestley Wonder of Stardom Championship vs. Io Shirai at Stardom Gold Star Won [16]
2019 Arisa Hoshiki Konami vs. Momo Watanabe at Stardom Gold May 2019 Won [17]
2020 Giulia Natsuko Tora vs. Tam Nakano at Cinderella Summer in Tokyo Won [18]
2021 Saya Kamitani Maika 20 vs. Tam Nakano at Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer Lost [19]
2022 Mirai Koguma 31 vs. Saya Kamitani at Stardom Flashing Champions Lost [20]
2023 Mai Sakurai 2 36 vs. Tam Nakano at Stardom Mid Summer Champions 2023 Won [21]
2024 TBD 24 TBD

Record

Championship Successful
challenges 		Attempts Success
rate
World of Stardom Championship 0 3 .000
Wonder of Stardom Championship 4 6 .400

All-time participants list

Record two-time Cinderella Tournament winners, Mayu Iwatani (left) and Mirai (right)

As of the 2023 edition, there have been a total of 74 participants who entered the tournament. Mayu Iwatani and Mirai are the only two wrestlers who won the competition on two separate occasions (as well as the only two to win on two consecutive occasions). Iwatani shares the record for the most appearances with Momo Watanabe at 8. Koguma is the only competitor to be a two-time runner up. Mayu Iwatani, Giulia and Toni Storm won the tournament while holding other titles, respective the Artist of Stardom Championship (Giulia), the SWA World Championship (Storm) and the Goddesses of Stardom Championship (Iwatani).

Legend

Wrestler Victories Apps Best
result
Mayu Iwatani 2 8 C
Mirai 2 2
Momo Watanabe 1 8
Giulia 1 4
Saya Kamitani 1 4
Arisa Hoshiki 1 1
Toni Storm 1 1
Tam Nakano 0 6 SF
Konami 0 5 F
Natsuko Tora 0 5 F
Starlight Kid 0 5 QF
Hazuki/HZK 0 5 SF
Saki Kashima 0 5(6)[a] QF
Jungle Kyona 0 5 R2
AZM 0 5 R2
Maika 0 4 F
Syuri 0 4 SF
Kaori Yoneyama/Fukigen Death 0 4 R1
Hana Kimura ‡ 0 4 R2
Kagetsu 0 4 R2
Utami Hayashishita 0 4 R2
Koguma 0 3 F
Himeka 0 3 SF
Natsupoi 0 3 SF
Kairi Hojo 0 3 QF
Hanan 0 3 R1
Mina Shirakawa 0 3 R1
Ruaka 0 3 R1
Mai Sakurai 0 2 F
Ami Sourei 0 2 SF
Waka Tsukiyama 0 2 SF
Bea Priestley 0 2 QF
Saya Iida 0 2 QF
Unagi Sayaka 0 2 QF
Io Shirai 0 2 R2
Kyoko Kimura 0 2 R2
Thekla 0 2 R2
Hina 0 2 R1
Hiromi Mimura 0 2 R1
Kris Wolf 0 2 R1
Lady C 0 2 R1
Miyu Amasaki 0 2 R1
Momo Kohgo 0 2 R1
Rina 0 2 R1
Sumire Natsu 0 2 R1
Hiroyo Matsumoto 0 1 SF
Xena 0 1 QF
Brandi Rhodes 0 1 R2
Chelsea 0 1 R2
Jessicka Havok 0 1 R2
Mariah May 0 1 R2
Queen Maya 0 1 R2
Santana Garrett 0 1 R2
Star Fire 0 1 R2
Tessa Blanchard 0 1 R2
Alex Lee 0 1 R1
Alpha Female 0 1 R1
Andras Miyagi 0 1 R1
Candy Floss 0 1 R1
Chardonnay 0 1 R1
Diosa Atenea 0 1 R1
Haruka Kato 0 1 R1
Haruka Umesaki 0 1 R1
Hatsuhinode Kamen 0 1 R1
Hetzza 0 1 R1
Jamie Hayter 0 1 R1
Nanae Takahashi 0 1 R1
Martina 0 1 R1
Rebel 0 1 R1
Rebel Kel 0 1 R1
Saori Anou 0 1 R1
Thunder Rosa 0 1 R1
Tomoka Inaba 0 1 R1
Yuna Mizumori 0 1 R1

Notes

  1. ^ At the 2021 edition of the tournament, Kashima was not able to make it to the show and had Rina replacing her.

References

  1. ^ Professional Wrestling History. "Stardom Cinderella Tournament History". prowrestlinghistory.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Juhaina Shabibi (April 1, 2017). "Cinderella Cross Cultures- The Japanese "Hachikazuki"". researchgate.net. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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  5. ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "STARDOM Cinderella Tournament 2017". profightdb.com. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  6. ^ Sarpraicone, Mathew (May 25, 2018). "Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2018 Final Results & Review (4/30/2018)". thechairshot.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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  9. ^ World Wonder Ring Stardom (May 14, 2015). 【重要】5・29大田区大会の振替日程は6月12日（土）『TOKYO DREAM CINDERELLA 2021 Special Edition』大田区総合体育館に決定【大会情報】. wwr-stardom.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
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  12. ^ World Wonder Ring Stardom. 2024.03.09 (土) 発売中］『CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2024〜開幕戦〜』神奈川・横浜武道館. wwr-stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Dark angel (May 19, 2015). "Stardom: Results "Stardom Gold May 2015" -17/05/2015 - Starfire is a new champion". superluchas.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
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  16. ^ Sarpraicone, Mathew (June 12, 2018). "Stardom Gold Star Results & Review (5/23/2018)". thechairshot.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  17. ^ Michael, Casey (May 16, 2019). "New STARDOM Champions Crowned". Squared Circle Sirens.
  18. ^ 2021年3月3日　『レック Presents スターダム10周年記念～ひな祭り ALLSTAR DREAM CINDERELLA～』. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  19. ^ Thompson, Andrew (July 4, 2021). "STARDOM 'Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer' results". postwrestling.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  20. ^ Richards, Alex (May 28, 2022). "Stardom Flashing Champions 2022 News Round-Up". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  21. ^ Edwards, Scott (July 2, 2023). "STARDOM MidSummer Champions 2023 Results (7/2/23): Tam Nakano vs. MIRAI". fightful.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

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