Hiroshi Tanahashi announced for special Stardom role
Months after his in-ring retirement, NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi is set for a wrestling comeback.
Japanese wrestling promotion STARDOM’s All Star Grand Queendom event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Yokohama Arena.
With just hours left for the show to begin, STARDOM announced NJPW President Tanahashi’s role as a guest commentator at the event.
Both New Japan Pro Wrestling and STARDOM are owned by Bushiroad. Earlier this year, in March, NJPW’s Board of Directors transferred all of their shares in STARDOM to Bushiroad.
STARDOM’s All Star Grand Queendom lineup
- Natsupoi vs. Maki Itoh
- Saori Anou vs. Fuwa-chan
- Mi Vida Loca (Suzu Suzuki and Rina Yamashita) vs. Maika and Hanako
- Ranna Yagami (c) vs. Ema Maishima for the Future of Stardom Championship
- BMI2000 (Natsuko Tora and Ruaka) (c) vs. 02line (AZM and Miyu Amasaki) for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship
- Syuri (c) vs. Megan Bayne for the IWGP Women’s Championship
- Konami (c) vs. Hanan for the Wonder of Stardom Championship
- Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Sayaka Kurara for the World of Stardom Championship
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