AEW Star Set To Compete In STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2024

Written by John Duffy • Published Jul 27, 2024 17:05 EDT
AEW Star Set To Compete In STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2024

AEW Star Anna Jay is bound for Japan to appear in STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2024.

The rising star was announced as part of the gruelling tournament on the Joshi promotion’s official social media platforms further strengthening their working relationship.

Following the announcement, Jay stated her excitement in being a part of the competition:

Here I come @we_are_stardom

Excited and honored.
You have no idea!!! 🙏🏼😩💓

Jay’s scheduled appearance in Japan will be her first-ever performance on foreign soil. Jay debuted in 2019 and signed for AEW in 2020 with only 5 matches on her record.

The annual round-robin tournament will commence on August 10th and finish on August 31st with the winner getting a shot at the World Of Stardom Championship currently held by Miaka.

The participants for the 2024 tournament are as follows:

  • Blue Block A: Saori Anou, Syuri, Starlight Kid, Xena, Koguma, Anna Jay & TBA
  • Blue Block B: Suzu Suzuki, Saya Kamitani, Hanan, Ranna Yagami, Saki Kashima, Thekla & Risa Sera
  • Red Block A: Maika, Hazuki, Natsuko Tora, Konami, Manami, Natsupoi & Yuna Mizumori
  • Red Block B: Mayu Iwatani, Tam Nakano, Momo Watanabe, AZM, Mei Seira, Saya Iida & Tomoka Inaba

AEW X STARDOM Have Enjoyed A Strong Working Relationship

The two companies have been working closely together for several months, which saw stars such as Mina Shirakawa challenge for the All Elite Wrestling Women’s World Champion at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

Previously, there was some tension between the two companies due to differences between Tony Khan and STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa. However, with Ogawa’s departure from STARDOM, the landscape has changed dramatically.

Ogawa, was terminated from his position at STARDOM in February 2024 for poaching talent and staff for a new promotion, which resulted in the creation of Dream Star Fighting Marigold.

Although in its infancy, the new promotion has developed a strong partnership with WWE. Recent signing Guilia has helped establish the company while IYO SKY returned to her home country to face Utami Hayashishita in a critically acclaimed outing.