Stardom Road

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Every other week, hosts Scott Edwards and Trent Breward will bounce around the decade-long history of Stardom, showing you the wonders of Stardom matches, rivalries, & wrestlers. Travel down the road!

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Stardom Road 17: Mayu Iwatani as Double Champion

In this episode of Stardom Road, Scott and Trent dive into the first wrestler to be World and Wonder of Stardom Champion at the same time — Mayu Iwatani. They talk about the lead-up to the win, the scene at the time, and how her reign went (plus how it could have gone if an injury didn’t happen). They finish the episode looking at the win of Tam Nakano and think how it could go with such a stacked roster this time around. If you want to pay your respects to Kimura and her family, check out remem...

Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Stardom Road 16: Hana Kimura - Part III

In the final part of the Hana Kimura three-part series, Scott and Trent talk about four of Kimura’s greatest matches against Kagetsu, Mika Iwata, Hazuki, and Giulia. They then talk a little about the latest Hana Kimura Memorial Show pinx! before closing out the show by discussing Hana Kimura’s legacy. If you want to pay your respects to Kimura and her family, check out rememberhana.com . Join the Patreon! Join the Count Out! Discord Get some merch!...

May 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min

Stardom Road 15: Hana Kimura - Part II

In Part II of the Hana Kimura three-part series, Scott and Trent discuss Hana’s most popular period as the leader of Tokyo Cyber Squad and the remainder of her career up until her passing. They also break down the star-making 5STAR Grand Prix run that she had, her last matches, and the many amazing tributes to her since she passed away on May 23, 2020. If you want to pay your respects to Kimura and her family, check out rememberhana.com . Join the Patreon! Join the Count Out! Discord Get some me...

May 16, 2023•1 hr 48 min

Stardom Road 14: Hana Kimura - Part I

With May’s arrival, Scott and Trent decided it was time to start a three-part series on the life and career of Hana Kimura. In this first part, they talk about their first impressions of Kimura from her infectious personality to her prodigy-like ability as a pro wrestler. Then they give into her time with Oedo Tai by talking about her relationship with Kagetsu, the many antics that came from being in the group, and so much more! Make sure to subscribe as Part II will look at her time running Tok...

May 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min

Stardom Road 13: Himeka

Scott and Trent are back with a one episode special to talk about the STARDOM career of Himeka, who has her STARDOM retirement match this Sunday at All Star Grand Queendom. They talk her joining DDM, best matches, relationship with Maika, and so much more while celebrating her career. Join the Patreon! Join the Count Out! Discord Get some merch!...

Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 34 min

Stardom Road 12: Cinderella Tournament - Part II

Scott and Trent take a look back at a one-day tournament via Mayu Iwatani's second Cinderella win and a tournament in the new format, MIRAI's win, to go over the differences before deciding on which version of the tournament they prefer. Join the Patreon! Join the Count Out! Discord Get some merch!...

Apr 05, 2023•56 min

Stardom Road 11: Cinderella Tournament - Part I

Scott and Trent are back with another edition of STARDOM ROAD as they look at the history of the Cinderella Tournament — going through the evolution from a one-night battle to an extended, multi-night bracket as well as explaining the importance of the tournament in the promotion’s history! Join the Count Out! Discord Join the Patreon! Get some merch!...

Mar 21, 2023•57 min

Stardom Road 10: Arisa Hoshiki - Part III

Scott and Trent close out the Arisa Hoshiki three-part series by looking at some of the best matches from her career and how they are among the best in the promotion’s history. They finish the show by discussing her legacy in the promotion and the Joshi world as a whole! Join the Count Out! Discord Join the Patreon! Get some merch!...

Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min

Stardom Road 9: Arisa Hoshiki - Part II

Scott and Trent are back with Part II of the three-part series covering the awesome career of “The Shining Star,” Arisa Hoshiki! This chapter looks at her return to STARDOM in 2018 and how she’d go on to become one of the greatest Wonder of Stardom Champions of all time. They discuss what was so great about it, her tag team with Tam Nakano, and finish the episode by talking about the unfortunate circumstances behind her retirement. Join the Count Out! Discord Join the Patreon! Get some merch!...

Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 27 min

Stardom Road 8: Arisa Hoshiki - Part I

Scott Edwards and Trent Breward are back with another episode of STARDOM ROAD as they kick off the three-episode series discussing the great, yet short career of "The Shining Star" of STARDOM, Arisa Hoshiki! In this first episode, they set the groundwork for what she goes on to do before working through her first run with the promotion, including her debut on the very first STARDOM show against Mayu Iwatani. They also detail Rossy Ogawa's feelings about her potential and why some of it is so ups...

Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min

Stardom Road 7: Favorite STARDOM Anniversary Matches

The eighth episode of STARDOM ROAD looks at Scott and Trent's favorite matches from the Anniversary shows and why they highlight the best of the best from STARDOM's history. The matches discussed included: -- Io Shirai vs. KAIRI (1/17/16) -- Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai Gauntlet Match (1/21/18) -- Kagetsu vs. Hazuki (1/27/19) -- Mayu Iwatani & Kagetsu vs. Jungle Kyona & Momo Watanabe (1/26/20) Join the Count Out! Discord Support this podcast by becoming a member today! Get some merch!...

Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min

Stardom Road 6: Evolution of STARDOM Anniversary Events

Like their last episode looking at the Year-End Climax, Trent and Scott take a trip down memory lane to see how the Anniversary shows have changed through the years. This is part one of the Anniversary series that STARDOM ROAD will be discussing. VOTE IN THE COUNT OUT! YEAR-END AWARDS HERE Join the Count Out! Discord Support this podcast by becoming a member today! Get some merch!...

Jan 10, 2023•49 min

Stardom Road 5: Evolution of STARDOM’s Year-End Events

Trent and Scott go through the history of STARDOM’s Year-End events to see how they evolved from Year-End Climax being the big end of the year show to what we now know — Stardom Dream Queendom. Check it out! Join the Count Out! Discord Join our Patreon! Get some merch!...

Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 26 min

Stardom Road 4: STARDOM X STARDOM 2011

Trent and Scott take a look at STARDOM’s first ever Korakuen Hall event, STARDOM X STARDOM, as the promotion crowds the first World and Wonder of Stardom Champions. This show is also the lone match of Kenny Omega in a STARDOM ring. Check it out now! Join the Count Out! Discord Join our Patreon! Get some merch!...

Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min

Stardom Road 3: History of Mayu Iwatani vs. KAIRI

In the third episode of STARDOM ROAD, Trent and Scott break away from the earliest days of STARDOM to discuss the relationship and matches between Mayu Iwatani and KAIRI ahead of NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over. Join the Count Out! Discord Join our Patreon! Get some merch!...

Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min

Stardom Road 2: STARDOM’s First Show

Episode two of STARDOM ROAD takes a look back at STARDOM’s first-ever show — Birth of Nova. Scott and Trent review the show, discuss what certain matches and debuts meant for the future of STARDOM, and so much more. Make sure to check the matches out on Stardom World so you can follow along! Join the Count Out! Discord Support this podcast by becoming a member today! Get some merch!...

Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min

Stardom Road 1: Yuzuki Aikawa’s In-Ring Debut

The first episode of STARDOM ROAD begins with the official in-ring debut of Yuzuki Aikawa, the original ace and face of STARDOM. See why this match and Aikawa are so important to what STARDOM would go on to become. Plus hear why Scott and Trent are doing this show to begin with! Join the Count Out! Discord Support this podcast by becoming a member today! Get some merch!...

Oct 18, 2022•58 min

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