The upcoming clash between Stardom champion Sawa Upper Valley and S. Kidd is already heating up ahead of their match, as evidenced by increasingly pointed verbal exchanges. This rivalry unfolds as New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s ownership of Stardom continues to shape the landscape of Japanese women’s professional wrestling [[1]]. With both wrestlers vying for dominance in a promotion now bridging the gap between men’s and women’s divisions [[2]], the stakes are high as Stardom continues its regular schedule of events [[3]].
Stardom Wrestling Champion Sawa Upper Valley Takes Aim at Challenger S. Kidd
Stardom wrestling champion Sawa Upper Valley didn’t hold back when discussing her upcoming opponent, S. Kidd, expressing a long-held frustration with the challenger. “I’ve honestly thought she was an annoying senior for a while now,” Upper Valley stated, according to reports.
The comments came as tensions rise ahead of a highly anticipated match. This rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to the already competitive world of Japanese professional wrestling, which continues to gain international attention.
Meanwhile, SLK, who previously pointed out a perceived memory lapse by Upper Valley, appears to be fueled by jealousy, declaring, “I want to be the face of the pro wrestling world.”
Looking ahead, K-1 will host the “K-1 World GP – 90kg or Below World Strongest Determination Tournament” on February 8. As part of the event, Matsuri Kizawa will defend her K-1 World GP Women’s Atomweight title for the second time.
Full card details for events taking place on January 24 and 25 in Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall have also been announced on the Stardom website.
