Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2026: Night 1 Results and Tournament Overview

On March 6th, 2026, Stardom commenced the first night of the 2026 Cinderella Tournament at the Chunichi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The event, which featured eight first-round matches, was streamed live on Stardom World for fans worldwide.

Night 1 Results

• Rian defeated High Speed Champion Yuna Mizumori via Roll Up (7:44)
• New Blood Tag Team Champion Aya Sakura defeated Artist Of Stardom Champion Fukigen Death via German Suplex (4:47)
• Rana Yagami defeated Waka Tsukiyama via Beat Beater (7:15)
• Natsupoi defeated Tabata via Poi Rock (8:45)
• Future Of Stardom Champion Hanako vs. Yuria Hime ended in a Draw (9:59) – Both competitors were eliminated, granting Aya Sakura a bye to the Quarter Finals.
• Maki Itoh defeated Kikyo Furusawa via Ito Deluxe (13:07)
• Saori Anou vs. Fuwa Chan ended in a Draw (10:56) – Both competitors were eliminated, granting Maki Itoh a bye to the Quarter Finals.
• Hanan defeated Momo Kohgo via Backdrop Hold (11:37)

About the Stardom Cinderella Tournament

The Stardom Cinderella Tournament is an annual single-elimination tournament created and promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. Established in 2015, the tournament has become a cornerstone event in the Stardom calendar.

The tournament’s unique gimmick centers around granting the winner a wish, which typically translates to a championship match of their choosing. The competition aims to elevate wrestlers from relative obscurity to championship contention, mirroring the fairytale narrative of Cinderella.

Tournament Structure

The 2026 Cinderella Tournament is structured as a multi-day event. The first round matches were split over two days, with eight matches taking place on March 6th and the remaining matches scheduled for March 7th. The finals are set to be held at the Yokohama Budokan on March 15th.

Bye to Quarter Finals

Due to the draw results between Hanako and Yuria Hime, and Saori Anou and Fuwa Chan, Aya Sakura and Maki Itoh have received byes to the Quarter Finals.