Ranna Yagami defeats Emma Nashijima to successfully defend her Future Championship for the third time. Kian Furusawa steps up as the next challenger, saying, "I'll be waiting." / April 26, Yokohama Arena

At the "ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM 2026" held at Yokohama Arena on April 26th (Sunday), the Future of Stardom Championship was contested, with champion Ranna Yagami defeating Emma Mashima, the winner of the "Rookie of Stardom 2026" tournament, to successfully defend her title for the third time

Hiroshi Tanahashi, president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, served as the special guest commentator for the PPV. Just before the match on April 22nd, Shima paid a courtesy visit to President Tanahashi to learn the secrets of the Sling Blade and receive numerous pieces of valuable advice. Furthermore, he was encouraged with the words, "It's my main event, so do your best."

The challenger lived up to expectations, landing an elbow strike and then cornering the champion with a reverse Boston crab. At a crucial moment, he unleashed a slimb blade. However, he was immediately knocked down by two high kicks

Yagami immediately used the "Tae ROCK" technique, which she learned from former female professional wrestler Tae Honma, to capture her opponent and force her to submit

After defeating her contemporary HANAKO at the 3/15 Yokohama event to claim her first title, she went on to defeat Sakuya Aya and Enka (Pro Wrestling WAVE). With this third successful defense, the champion proudly declared backstage, "Emma, ​​the Rookie of the Year, was incredible with her momentum and confidence, and there were some dangerous moments, but I want to continue defending my title in order to spread the word to the world that Stardom's rookies and young wrestlers are formidable."

Then, Kian Furusawa appeared. "You're looking for the next challenger, right? It's my turn next, isn't it?" she pleaded. Furusawa had lost to Mashima in the "Rookie of Stardom" final, but still managed to finish as runner-up

The reigning champion, who knows all too well the bitterness of being the runner-up in other organizations' league tournaments, said, "I think the newcomers are probably the ones who are most disappointed," and then called out, "I'll be waiting for you, so make sure you come!"