Mercedes Mone vs. Mayu Iwatani set for Stardom All Star Grand Queendom

Mercedes Mone’s next challenger for the IWGP Women’s Championship is set.

Mone will defend her IWGP Women’s title against Mayu Iwatani at the Stardom All Star Grand Queendom pay-per-view in Yokohama at the Yokohama Arena on Sunday, April 23. 

The match was made official today following Mone’s successful title defense in a three-way at NJPW Sakura Genesis, where she defeated Hazuki and AZM. Iwatani came to the ring and issued the challenge, and Mone responded with a slap to the face. 

Stardom then officially announced the match on social media: 

Mone responded on Twitter: 

All Star Grand Queendom will air live on pay-per-view, but ordering details have yet to be announced for the event. 

Here is the announced lineup: 

Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, Sunday, April 23, 3 a.m. Eastern time on pay-per-view —

  • World of Stardom Championship: Giulia defends against Tam Nakano
  • Wonder of Stardom Championship: Saya Kamitani defends against Mina Shirakawa
  • IWGP Women’s Championship: Mercedes Mone defends against Mayu Iwatani
  • Syuri vs. Chihiro Hashimoto
  • Artist of Stardom Championship: Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Hiragi Kurumi defend against KAIRI, Saori Anou & Natsupoi
  • Goddess of Stardom Championship: Nanae Takahashi & Yuu defend against Mirai & Ami Sourei
  • Himeka’s retirement match: Himeka vs. Maika
  • Starlight Kid & Mei Seira vs. Mei Sugura & TBA
  • Mariah May, Xena, Thekla & TBA vs. Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Momo Watanabe & Ruaka
  • Fuwa-chan & TBA vs. Utami Hayashishita & Miyu Amasaki
  • Yokohama Rumble match: Momoe Nakanishi vs. TBA