In a remarkable surprise, Mayu Iwatani, the reigning IWGP Women’s Champion, made an unexpected virtual appearance at an Ice Ribbon wrestling event to propose a championship challenge to Tsukasa Fujimoto.
During an Ice Ribbon show at the Saitama SKIP City Multipurpose Hall on the 9th of June, a video message from STARDOM’s Mayu Iwatani was broadcasted right after Tsukasa Fujimoto completed her ICE×∞ League match. According to Weekly Pro Wrestling Mobile, Iwatani reiterated her openness to accept challenges from any competitor anytime, anywhere. Responding to Mayu’s statement, Tsukasa—who had previously entertained the idea of contesting for the title in an Ice Ribbon arena—enthusiastically accepted the challenge under the same terms.
The stage is now set for Mayu Iwatani and Tsukasa Fujimoto to compete for the IWGP Women’s Title at the forthcoming Korakuen Hall show organized by Ice Ribbon on the 23rd of June. Tsukasa has conveyed her appreciation for the chance to vie for the prestigious championship in the Ice Ribbon arena.
“IWGP Women’s Championship. I never thought I would be able to do this at Ice Ribbon. I’m sure many people discussed it before giving permission. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she tweeted.
The upcoming bout between STARDOM’s Mayu Iwatani and Ice Ribbon’s Tsukasa Fujimoto is historically significant, marking the first defense of the IWGP Women’s Champion outside the arenas of NJPW and STAROM. Their in-ring history as rivals will add an extra degree of excitement to this encounter.
WrestleZone will continue to provide updates on this highly anticipated matchup as additional information is made available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mayu Iwatani?
Mayu Iwatani is a professional wrestler from Japan, known for competing in STARDOM. She holds the title of IWGP Women’s Champion.
What is the significance of the IWGP Women’s Championship match being held at Ice Ribbon?
The match is significant because it is the first occasion that the IWGP Women’s Championship will be defended outside of NJPW and STARDOM, which is a major milestone for women’s wrestling promotions in Japan. It also reflects the collaborative spirit among wrestling organizations.
When is the match between Mayu Iwatani and Tsukasa Fujimoto scheduled?
The championship match is scheduled for the 23rd of June at the Korakuen Hall show promoted by Ice Ribbon.
How did Tsukasa Fujimoto respond to the challenge?
Tsukasa Fujimoto graciously accepted Mayu Iwatani’s challenge and expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to compete for the IWGP Women’s Championship in an Ice Ribbon event.