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Before the matches at "STARDOM QUEENS DYNASTY 2026 ~Tenka Fubu~" held at the Toyota Gosei Memorial Gymnasium in Aichi on Saturday, May 23rd, the "final preliminary match" between the champion, Sayaka Kurei, and Maki Ito, which will be the main event, took place
At the Korakuen Hall event on May 17th, Ito proposed a competition at the pre-match portrait signing event, saying, "As the top of Stardom, I think I have to be the top in merchandise sales." The champion accepted, and an unusual signing event showdown between the two main eventers of the day took place
A long line formed in front of the two as they appeared to the sound of their entrance theme music. Both Kurei and Ito had prepared 200 special edition portraits for this meet-and-greet event
Ito used a megaphone to attract customers, and her merchandise sold out in no time. She then used the megaphone to provoke the champion, saying things like, "Sayaka Kurei, are you okay? I've already sold out. I'm so bored. Maybe I'll take a nap."
Furthermore, "What do you like about Ito-chan?"
"What a cute thing!"
"Who do you think will win today's title match?"
"Ito-chan!"
He then hypes up the fans
"As you can see, it has generated economic benefits. It is Maki Ito who makes money for Stardom, and it is Maki Ito who will create a new chapter in the history of the red belt. You all have foresight. It's wonderful. You are wonderful fans. I am grateful to have met you all," the speech continued
Later, Kyurei also sold out of her portraits, resulting in a draw. Kyurei expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you everyone for coming. I could feel your high energy, so I will defend the red belt for all of you, for myself, for Stardom, and most of all for Kozuen. I will fight carrying the feelings of everyone who came, so please cheer me on."
After that, calls for "Ito" and "Kurei" mingled. The deep voices of Ito's fans, much like those of Chiba Lotte supporters, echoed throughout the venue
All eyes will be on the outcome of the decisive battle, which will take place in a few hours