Hazuki, a prominent STARDOM wrestler, is set to make her AEW debut on the May 30, 2026, episode of “AEW Collision,” as confirmed by AEW President and CEO Tony Khan. This marks a significant crossover for the Japanese performer, who will represent STARDOM in AEW’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. However, a scheduling conflict with her STARDOM commitments has sparked discussion within the wrestling community.
With Persephone on commentary before their upcoming Owen Hart Tournament quarterfinal fight, HAZUKI will make her AEW debut when she collides vs rising star Maya World THIS SATURDAY! pic.twitter.com/cgI3gepjrD
The initial announcement revealed Hazuki would face Maya World on “AEW Collision,” with Persephone—her Owen Hart Foundation Tournament opponent—commentating. However, Joshi content creator Scott E. Wrestling highlighted a potential conflict: Hazuki is scheduled to compete in STARDOM’s Kobe and Kyoto events on May 30 and 31, 2026, including a main event eight-women tag team match in Kyoto. This prompted STARDOM to adjust her schedule, removing her from the Kobe show while keeping her Kyoto main event intact.
Hazuki will make her AEW debut this Saturday night on AEW Collision as she will go one-on-one with Maya World.
Hazuki shocks AEW Collision with a debut fans never saw coming. What happens next?
Notably, Hazuki is currently set to compete at STARDOM’s shows in Kobe and Kyoto this weekend — including the main event on Sunday.
— Scott E. Wrestling (@ScottEWrestling) May 28, 2026
The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament bracket has seen several changes. Willow Nightingale, originally set to face Alex Windsor, withdrew due to injury, vacating her AEW TBS Championship. Athena advanced to the semifinals after defeating Mina Shirakawa at AEW Double or Nothing 2026, with her next opponent likely to be either Skye Blue or Sareee, who remains medically restricted. Hazuki’s AEW debut serves as a strategic move to showcase STARDOM’s talent on a global stage, despite the logistical challenges.
