JPN
The pairings for the spring festival "CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026" (opening on March 6th at Chunichi Hall in Aichi) have been decided as shown in the attached table
This tournament, featuring 32 fighters, will hold its first round (8 matches at each event) over two days in Nagoya on March 6th and 7th
On the first day of the tournament, Maki Ito will make her debut. In the first round, she will face off against Kian Furusawa in a match between fellow members of the "Ito Respect Group."
Fuwa-chan, also making her debut, will face Saori Anno in the first round. If both Ito and Fuwa-chan win, they will face off in the second round (March 8th, Korakuen Hall)
In addition, Hanan, who is aiming for their first championship in two tournaments, is scheduled to face Momoko Kogo, also from STARS, in the first round
On the second day of the tournament, Sayaka Kurei, aiming for a consecutive victory, will take part. Her first opponent has been decided as Saki Kashima. Kurei is aiming for the next challenge for the World of Stardom Championship (currently held by Saya Kamitani), so will she be able to make an impression throughout the tournament?
Additionally, Rina, last year's runner-up, is scheduled to face Tetsu Akira. Amasaki Mitsuyoshi will clash with Yamashita Rina, who is making her debut
"CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026" Tournament Schedule
March 6th (Friday), Aichi, Chunichi Hall, Round 1
March 7th (Saturday), Aichi, Chunichi Hall, Round 1
March 8th (Sunday), Korakuen Hall, Tokyo: Round 2 + other matches
March 11th (Wednesday), Korakuen Hall, Tokyo: Quarterfinals + other matches
March 15th (Sunday), Yokohama Budokan, Kanagawa: Semifinals & Finals + Other Matches
[Round 1 & Round 2]
- 15-minute single match
- Over-the-top-rope rule adopted
- A draw means both players are eliminated
[Quarterfinals and Semifinals]
- Unlimited time, one-round match
- Over-the-top-rope rule adopted
- A draw means both players are eliminated
【final】
- Unlimited time, one-round match
- Over-the-top-rope rule adopted