STARDOM’s Giulia is set to leave the promotion very soon, but there could be a pit stop on her road to WWE.
In November 2023, it was reported that WWE had “massive” interest in signing Giulia, who is the reigning NJPW Strong Women’s Champion. One source said that Giulia was expected to be at the WWE Performance Center that month, though that ultimately fell through.
Giulia is Leaving
Giulia may not have attended the WWE PC in Florida last November, but all signs are pointing toward an exit from New Japan. reports that Giulia informed STARDOM at the end of 2023 that she planned on leaving the company. Her deal with the promotions expires next month.
Not Joining WWE Just Yet
While Giulia is expected to join WWE, she won’t be making the move immediately after her STARDOM deal expires. Instead, she is expected to work for the new promotion of former STARDOM head Rossy Ogawa. Ogawa was fired earlier this year in a move that earned backlash against Bushiroad, STARDOM’s parent company. Giulia is one of several wrestlers loyal to Ogawa, and it is believed she will join to help the promotion get off the ground.
Giulia’s Title Reign
Giulia’s impending exit from STARDOM has raised questions regarding her ongoing reign as NJPW Strong Women’s Champion. Giulia’s reign began after dethroning Willow Nightingale in July of last year. While it had been hoped she’d lose the title at New Japan’s Windy City Riot event this April, her exit from STARDOM in March has indicated that she’ll need to lose the gold before Windy City Riot.
