STARS, led by Hanan, is now trying to recruit HANAKO. Saya Iida says, "We'd welcome her." / June 14 Korakuen Hall Report

STARS, led by Wonder of Stardom champion Hanan, has now invited HANAKO to join their unit

In the first match of "STARDOM in KORAKUEN 2026 Jun." (Korakuen Hall, Tokyo) on June 14th (Sunday), Hanan teamed with Matoi Hamabe to face Saya Iida and HANAKO

This was the final preliminary match before the V2 title defense against Iida on June 20th in Yoyogi. Hanan's elbows and Iida's chops clashed fiercely, and Hanan unleashed a flying body attack. Iida retaliated with a rock drop, and neither side gave an inch

HANAKO performed a daring move, lifting Iida up and dropping her onto the beach. She then delivered a powerful powerbomb to the beach, securing a spectacular three-count victory

After the match, Hanako and Iida promised each other in the ring that they would do their best in the Yoyogi showdown, while backstage Iida called out to Hanako, "You haven't decided on anything since the unit (E neXus V) disbanded, right? I'm open, STARS."

In response to the sudden offer, HANAKO only said, "I like Iida-san, Hanan-san, Yuria (Hime) and Momo Kogo, as they are all players I admire. But I still have something I haven't accomplished in the 'Cup High Mate' (with Maika), so I'm sorry. I will definitely win the Goddess title, so please keep an eye on me."

When Iida pressed on, "So it depends on that?", HANAKO simply replied "Yes" and left

Iida reiterated, "We should respect the individual's feelings, so we won't force them. However, we welcome them here," but..

At the 5/31 Kyoto event, Hanan and Iida had just encouraged Utami Hayashishita, who was returning to the Stardom ring after about two years, and Hamabe to join STARS. However, Bea Priestley has rebelled and left the unit. Furthermore, Kogo and Hime are currently out of action, leaving only Hanan and Iida

Meanwhile, Hamabe, who had already been approached by the group, asked that day, "Hanam-san and Iida-san are performing at Yoyogi, right? Can I watch from nearby?" Hanam readily agreed, saying, "I want Matoi to watch the most." The movements of STARS are now attracting attention