Giulia was injured week while wrestling on the inaugural card for Rossy Ogawa’s new Marigold promotion. On Monday, May 20, Giulia teamed with Utami Hayashashita at the Marigold Fields Forever event against NXT alum Sareee and Bozilla. Giulia’s team took the loss but the real story is that Giulia fractured her right wrist.

The injury will force her to cancer her upcoming matches, including the upcoming Hana Kimura tribute show. She’s still scheduled to face Sareee at Marigold’s Summer Destiny event on July 13, but we’ll see how her recovery goes. A statement by Marigold reads:

“Giulia’s right wrist was injured in yesterday’s inaugural match. Today, her doctor examined her and diagnosed her with a fracture. Unfortunately she will miss the Hana Kimura show on the 23rd, and upcoming shows for the time being. We apologize and thank you for understanding.”

Giulia Update

Giulia appeared at Japanese fighting sports memorabilia store Toudoukan and delivered the following message (translated):

“Today was Giulia’s first event at Todoukan! I’m really happy that there were so many people, and it seems like it sold out in the fastest time in Weekly Pro history. I also came to Todoukan for the first time… it’s amazing! I hope that Giulia’s prize that was won in the lottery today will be lined up here someday! Yes, I would like to visit again! Thank you! Arrivederci! See you!”

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— ??? (@toudoukan) May 21, 2024

This injury is a significant setback for Giulia, who was poised to help get Marigold off the ground before testing her skills in WWE. The Japanese sensation appeared at NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 alongside Ogawa, her first appearance for the company.

Giulia is (or potentially was) expected to make her in-ring debut for WWE at the upcoming NXT Heatwave event held on July 7. Not only that, but she is expected to compete in a championship match at the show, either the NXT Women’s Championship or the NXT Women’s North American Championship. All of these plans, however, now hinge on her condition and it remains to be seen whether her arrival in WWE will have to be delayed.

WWE’s new era will see the company form a working relationship with Rossy Ogawa’s new Marigold wrestling promotion, it has been reported.

Ogawa, the recently-fired founder of STARDOM is hoping to bring stars including IYO SKY and Kairi Sane to a Marigold event expected to take place this summer. Whether that happens or not, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that a working agreement will be in place between the two companies. 

The main star who’ll benefit from this working agreement is Giulia, who is expected to sign with WWE in the near future. The former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion is expected to compete for both WWE and Marigold before an eventual move to the U.S. Giulia, who appeared at NXT Stand & Deliver alongside Ogawa, is expected to appear on a few big Marigold events per year in addition to her full-time WWE commitments. 

Great to have you at #StandAndDeliver, @giulia0221g! pic.twitter.com/hv2kySgsHQ

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024

Giulia is set to appear at Marigold’s debut event in May 2024 alongside a talented roster of women including NXT alum Sareee. Her WWE in-ring debut is expected to be at July’s NXT Heatwave event, possibly with championship gold on the line. 

WWE forging a working agreement with Marigold, one that’ll seemingly last for multiple years, is a massive change from how the previous administration did business. In stark contrast to Vince McMahon’s ‘don’t play well with others’ approach, WWE is said to be exploring forging working relationships with other companies and Tony Khan has said that he’d be interested in a WWE-AEW partnership, under the right circumstances.

Giulia could not only be a WWE Superstar, but could also be a champion with the promotion within a matter of months, a new report has revealed. 

Giulia appeared at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver over WrestleMania 40 weekend and earned a thunderous response from the fans in attendance, her appearance comes after months of reports that she is set to join WWE’s women’s division. 

WWE is hoping to see Giulia report to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in late June or early July, per Fightful. She was supposedly set to have a personal tryout in late 2023 though that ultimately didn’t transpire. She did however appear at the Performance Center during her recent sting in the United States. 

Great to have you at #StandAndDeliver, @giulia0221g! pic.twitter.com/hv2kySgsHQ

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024

Giulia is expected to keep her current name (which was used at Stand & Deliver) but there are no plans at this time for WWE to obtain the rights to her theme song. As for when fans can expect Giulia in the ring, the belief in NXT is that she’ll make her debut at NXT Heatwave on July 7. 

Giulia is expected to compete for a women’s championship at the event which will be either the NXT Women’s Title held by Lyra Valkyria or the recently-announced NXT Women’s North American Championship. The new title was announced during WrestleMania 40 weekend.

A Brief Detour

Before Giulia is officially a WWE Superstar, she is expected to make a “handful” of appearances for Marigold, the new promotion founded by Rossy Ogawa. Giulia has already been announced for the promotion’s debut event this June that will include NXT alum Sareee. 

Acquiring Giulia is a huge win for WWE whose women’s roster is considered one of the best in the world today. Expectations are high for the former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion as her star power is expected to grow once she joins wrestling’s biggest promotion. 

Rossy Ogawa is hoping to bring some of the top women of WWE to his new Marigold promotion in what could be the start of a long-term partnership.

Marigold was officially launched earlier this week and comes mere months after Ogawa’s departure from STARDOM, which he also founded. Ogawa has denied the claim from STARDOM’s parent company Bushiroad that he was ‘poaching’ talent from the all-female promotion. 

In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Ogawa spoke about WWE and how the company is host to some of the names he worked with in STARDOM including Kairi Sane and IYO SKY. Ogawa added that he’d like to invite names from WWE to do something with MARIGOLD down the line. WrestleMania week was not kind to SKY or Sane as the former lost the WWE Women’s Championship to Bayley while the latter was on the losing-side of a six-woman tag-team match.

Ogawa even went on to tease that Marigold could become a feeder system for WWE in the future. He stated that perhaps Marigold will be a “ranch” for talent ahead of a move to WWE. 

The idea of WWE and Ogawa working together isn’t all that farfetched. After all, Ogawa was present at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver and was seen alongside Giulia, who shared a photo of herself shaking hands with Triple H backstage. The former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion is expected to join WWE, but she will be appearing for Marigold first to help the company get off the ground. 

Great to have you at #StandAndDeliver, @giulia0221g! pic.twitter.com/hv2kySgsHQ

— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024

Playing Well With Others

For decades, WWE was vehemently against working with other promotions but that attitude has considerably softened in recent years. From Mickie James and Jordynne Grace being in Royal Rumble matches to talent like Charlie Dempsey, Shayna Baszler, and Shinsuke Nakamura being allowed the chance to compete outside of WWE’s confines, there is certainly a new stance on working with other companies. 

WWE President Nick Khan is said to be seriously considering potential collaborations with other promotions, though nothing has been publicly confirmed just yet. Even AEW President Tony Khan isn’t against the idea as he told ComicBook.com that collaborating with WWE is an “interesting thought” and would “depend on the circumstance.”

WWE has brought in some of the best talent from all over the world, and now we have confirmed that Giulia is one of them.

Giulia was spotted in the audience just before the NXT Women’s Title match featuring Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez. This was the first time she has been seen on screen in NXT.

GIULIA IS HERE WOW #StandAndDeliver pic.twitter.com/xlxvyJ5FtD

— s e t h (@futurafreesky) April 6, 2024

WWE has historically debuted new Superstars in the crowd during premium live events. They could change Giulia’s name at this point, but they did refer to her as her previous pro wrestling moniker in the nameplate as she stood up to take in the Wells Fargo Center crowd.

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— GIULIA ? ???? (@giulia0221g) April 6, 2024

Giulia’s STARDOM Exit

Rossy Ogawa was ousted from STARDOM, and Kairi Sane saw the writing on the walls, so she got out early. Rossy’s release was the final nail for some talent in the company to leave. Giulia was one of those stars.

In early February, news surfaced that Giulia opted to postpone her WWE debut in order to honor her commitment to aid STARDOM founder Rossy with his latest venture. Prior to this, Giulia had expressed her intention to address outstanding matters in Japan before transitioning to WWE.

Since arriving in America, she has received props for her attempts to learn English. She will start on NXT, where she will likely be a prominent face for the brand.

With NXT introducing a new Women’s North American Championship soon, Giulia’s arrival might be right in time to get into that mix. 

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— . (@kimberlasskick) April 6, 2024

WWE’s NXT brand is likely going to get a new boost of star power, especially on the women’s division. Giulia is close than ever to making her debut for the company, and now we know that she is not main roster bound right away.

Giulia has long been rumored to be on her way to WWE following a brief stint in Rossy Ogawa’s new promotion. SEScoops can confirm Giulia is slated to join the WWE Performance Center and NXT soon.

Giulia is slated to finish up her existing commitments before reporting to Orlando, according to Corey Brennan of Fightful.

Giulia’s Stardom Exit

Rossy Ogawa, a founder of STARDOM, was terminated from the company, sparking speculation that many top stars would depart. Giulia was one of them, and she did leave the company.

Giulia had informed STARDOM officials of her departure in March. This came as no surprise to them, given the months of speculation surrounding her potential exit.

In early February, reports emerged that Giulia would delay her WWE debut to fulfill her commitment to assist STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa with his new promotion. The STARDOM standout had previously stated that she had unfinished business in Japan.

Now, it appears that she is on her way to NXT soon enough. We do not have any confirmation on when she will be out of her obligations with Rossy, but she is WWE Performance Center bound.

WWE is keeping a close watch on the pro wrestling scene, with one major prospect possibly on the horizon. Giulia’s contract with STARDOM reached its end, and she is already on WWE territory for WrestleMania weekend. 

Giulia, who has been a long-time prospect for WWE, departed from STARDOM. As fans wait for her next move, it appears she may have already made it.

PW Insider reported that Former STARDOM owner Rossy Ogawa and GIULIA, who WWE has been wanting to sign, were both backstage at SmackDown in Philadelphia for the April 5 episode. 

Giulia was also spotted at WWE World. So, they aren’t really keeping her necessarily hidden. She has showed interest in WWE for a while, and it appears that she may be getting even closer to that destination. 

Giulia’s STARDOM Exit

The STARDOM standout said in the past that she had unfinished business in Japan. So, her WWE debut didn’t come in a hurry, but it may happen sooner than later at this point.

Rossy Ogawa, one of the founders of STARDOM, was fired, and many top stars were reportedly on the cusp of leaving too. Utami Hayashishita, MIRAI, Mai Sakurai, and Yuzuki’s contracts ended in March, along with Giulia’s deal.

Giulia told STARDOM that she was leaving in March, which wasn’t a surprise as there have been rumors about it for a while. Stephanie Vaquer also won the NJPW Strong Women’s Title from Giulia as she was finishing up her time with the company.

In early February, it was said that Giulia would delay her WWE debut to help Rossy Ogawa with his new promotion. Now, it appears that wait may be over. SEScoops will keep our eye on this story for any further updates.

One of the most popular free agents on the market has been spotted at the WWE World event in Philadelphia amid reports of major interest by the promotion. 

Giulia was seen walking the floor at the event and took photos with fans who recognized her. Giulia was seen alongside STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa who was ousted from the promotion earlier this year. 

In November 2023, it was reported that WWE had shown great interest in Giulia, a former NJPW Strong Women’s Champion. At the time it was said that the company had a “massive” interest in obtaining her services. While it was believed she would be attending a private try-out at the WWE Performance Center, those plans fell apart. 

Giulia is at WWE WORLD right now in Philly ? pic.twitter.com/vawUMl6kda

— Female Locker Room (@femalelroom) April 4, 2024

Delay in Joining WWE? 

Giulia told STARDOM higher-ups last month that she was planning on leaving the promotion. While several signs point to Giulia joining WWE, it may not happen as quickly as the company would hope. 

Giulia has spoken in the past about having ‘things to do’ in Japan before she leaves for WWE. It is believed that she will first do work for Rossy Ogawa’s rumored promotion. Ogawa was fired from STARDOM after it was claimed he was ‘poaching’ talent. 

Giulia gave her word to Ogawa that she would help out if he launched a promotion which has taken priority over joining WWE. Ogawa has refuted the claim that he poached talent away from STARDOM. With his exit, Bushiroad, the parent company of STARDOM, has appointed Taro Okada and Oyama, the Bushiroad Fight merchandise manager in charge. 

WWE has their eye on the entire pro wrestling world, and one big prospect may be finally able to join them. Giulia’s deal with STARDOM is running up very soon, and fans will see her next move soon enough.

Giulia, who WWE has eyed for a contract for a while, just made a big announcement about her pro wrestling future. She is leaving STARDOM in only a few days, but she did not mention WWE in her announcement.

Giulia’s Big Announcement

While taking to Twitter/X, Giulia addressed her current status in pro wrestling. In a post translated from Japanese, she announced that there are only a few days left on her STARDOM contract.

It has finally been officially released. I’m sorry for getting ahead of myself and confusing everyone. There are only a few days left in Stardom, but pro wrestler Giulia is still going strong!

stay tuned!

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— GIULIA ? ???? (@giulia0221g) March 22, 2024

Giulia’s STARDOM Exit

Rossy Ogawa, a founder of STARDOM, was fired from the company; and many top stars were thought to be leaving. Utami Hayashishita, MIRAI, Mai Sakurai, and Yuzuki all have contracts set to expire at the end of March. Giulia’s deal is also running up, and she has a big announcement for fans.

Giulia already told STARDOM officials that she is leaving in March. This is not a surprise for them, as there have been reports about her possible exit for months.

Stephanie Vaquer also won the NJPW Strong Women’s Title from Giulia as she wrapped up her time with the company.

In early February, it was reported that Giulia would postpone her WWE debut in order to fulfill her commitment to assist STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa with his new promotion. The STARDOM standout has said in the past that she had unfinished business in Japan.

Giulia’s Talks With WWE

Giulia has been on WWE’s radar for quite a while. It has been the mindset for a while that she will be WWE-bound whenever free agency hits.

Due to WWE’s interest, it was reported that AEW stayed away from speaking to Giulia. She is wanted in WWE, as even Shayna Baszler has called her a dream match opponent. 

Bushiroad may come to regret firing Rossy Ogawa from World Wonder Ring STARDOM as some of its top talent are expected to leave very soon. 

Ogawa, the founder of STARDOM, was fired last month in a shocking and unexpected move. Bushiroad is the parent company of both STARDOM and NJPW and in their statement, apologized to fans for any concerns over STARDOM’s future. A series of tweets from Tony Khan suggested that he was firmly on STARDOM’s side.

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— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) February 5, 2024

Champions Say Goodbye

In Bushiroad’s statement announcing Ogawa’s exit, it was reported that he had been poaching talent. While this has not been proven, it appears talent are eager to work with him, even if it means leaving STARDOM behind. 

Some of STARDOM’s top wrestlers are set to leave the promotion in the wake of Ogawa’s exit, Tokyo Sports reports. Utami Hayashishita, MIRAI, Mai Sakurai, and Yuzuki all have contracts set to expire at the end of March and it is believed they’ll be leaving. 

Hayashishita is a reigning Goddess of STARDOM Champion, a title she has held three times and currently holds alongside Saya Kamitani. She is a former World of STARDOM champion as well. 

Tokyo Sports reports she has been speaking of a fresh environment, and wanting to start from scratch. MIRAI is a current Artist of STARDOM Champion alongside Akari and Ami Sourei. 

What’s to Come? 

It has been reported that the wrestlers are expected to join a new promotion that is to be created by Ogawa. At this time, Ogawa has not publicly confirmed plans for a new promotion. 

Another Huge Arrival? 

Another name who recently left Bushiroad is Giulia, who is expected to join WWE in the future. Before then though, it is believed she will join Ogawa’s new promotion and help the company get off the ground. Giulia recently lost the NJPW Strong Women’s title, signifying her split from Bushiroad. 

Who Has Replaced Ogawa?

Taro Okada and Oyama, the Bushiroad Fight merchandise manager, will immediately take over as the bookers for STARDOM. Neither has any previous experience as bookers, though Okada was part of a pro wrestling club that held matches during his college days.

The NJPW Strong Women’s Championship reign of Giulia has come to an end amid speculation that the former champion could soon be heading to WWE. 

At the second day of the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament event, Stephanie Vaquer defeated Gulia to win the gold. The finish of the match saw Vaquer catch Giulia with a DDT and snag the win, and the title, with a clutch pin. 

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This win was a long time coming for Vaquer, who competed in the tournament to crown the first NJPW Strong Women’s Champion in 2023. In that tournament, Vaquer, representing CMLL, would lose to Mercedes Mone in the semi-finals. 

What’s Next for Giulia? 

The end of Giulia’s record-breaking 249-day reign comes at an interesting time for the young wrestler. Giulia has made clear to NJPW that she will be leaving the promotion this month when her contract expires. It is believed that she will join WWE when the time is right. WWE is said to have a massive interest in adding Giulia to its women’s division. She was expected to attend a training session at WWE’s Performance Center in late 2023 but that didn’t ultimately happen. 

Stephanie Vaquer: The Belt Collector

This isn’t the only title that Vaquer currently holds. In CMLL, she is the promotion’s reigning World Women’s Champion and has held the title since September of last year. She is also one-half of the CMLL World Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Zeuxis. The pair are the inaugural champions and have also held the gold since September of last year.  

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. 

Giulia is a prominent figure in STARDOM, and she is WWE-bound eventually. That being said, she is not going to be leaving as soon as she can.

WWE Debut Delayed For Giulia

Giulia has decided to postpone her WWE debut in order to fulfill her commitment to assist STARDOM founder Rossy Ogawa with his new promotion. Despite WWE’s interest in Giulia for some time, her dedication to Ogawa played a pivotal role in her decision-making process.

Dave Meltzer spoke about this on Wrestling Observer Radio, where he said that Giulia’s primary focus is to support Rossy Ogawa in launching his new promotion before embarking on her journey with WWE. She had made a promise to assist Ogawa with his new venture and intends to honor that commitment, even after receiving a lucrative offer from WWE. 

Giulia’s choice to delay her WWE debut underscores her commendable loyalty and integrity. Meltzer noted that this is not typical, but it is the situation we find ourselves in.

“Other than Giulia, who is going to be going to Rossi’s promotion first. The gist with her is that she — when the thing with Stardom and Giulia was pretty much the biggest thing in Stardom and Bushiroad tried to promote her when they bought the company, because she’s the most marketable and all that. When Rossi was going to start, because Giulia was going with him, because she is on board, and the reason that she delayed her WWE start is because she, at least, wanted to be there to kick off the promotion to get the promotion going, and then she is going to end up in WWE at some point. When WWE was interested, she basically gave her word that she would help when he started out. That’s what she is going to do. She is actually postponing her WWE debut because she gave her word.”

What’s Next For Giulia

WWE could have big plans for Giulia, but they will have to wait. We have no way of knowing how much longer those plans will be delayed, but Giulia is not going to let Rossy go without her during this important stage in his own career.

SE Scoops will have more on this story and many more in the pro wrestling world. Keep checking back for more updates.

NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Giulia could be a WWE Superstar soon, but the Japanese star is keeping coy about her future.

For months, there have been rumors that Giulia could one day end up in WWE. In November, it was reported that Giulia would be attending a personal tryout at the Performance Center in Orlando, though the trip was eventually canceled. Despite this, WWE was said to have a “massive” amount of interest in the Japanese wrestler. 

Giulia on Possibly Joining WWE

While speculation grows about Giulia joining WWE, the 29-year-old wrestler isn’t ready to publicly make the move just yet. In an interview with Tokyo Sports, the reigning NJPW Strong Women’s Champion was asked about the reports.

“This is the first time I’ve been asked this directly in an interview (reports of WWE having interest in her). What can I say… Giulia has grown up (laughs). But, I still have things to do in Japan.”

What’s Next? 

Signing Giulia is a priority for WWE’s Head of Talent Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque. The Game is said to be bothered by the notion Japanese talent can’t succeed in WWE and hopes the arrival of Giulia can change that perception. While Giulia would be quite the addition to the AEW roster, the All-Elite promotion has never made a serious play for her, and she has had no conversations with representatives. At this time, it appears her only notable options are WWE or staying in Japan. 

One WWE Superstar already has her eye on facing Giulia in the ring. Click here to find out more. 

WWE has signed several notable stars from Japan over the past few years. Their roster now includes Shinsuke Nakamura, Akira Tozawa, IYO Sky, Asuka and Kairi Sane. The company seemingly has a renewed interest in Japan, as evidence by their new partnership with AJPW. That also brings up a big question about who may enter WWE next from the Japanese wrestling scene.

Giulia’s Interest in Leaving Japan

There are expectations for Giulia’s potential arrival in WWE, but she hasn’t even visited the Performance Center yet. Despite expressing an interest in possibly sticking around joshi wrestling, Giulia has shown curiosity about joining an overseas company.

While speaking to Bunshun, Giulia shared her experience working outside Japan. The 29-year-old joshi star emphasized the need to enhance her skills in Joshi professional wrestling as well.

Giulia also acknowledged the unique opportunities available for her outside Japan, which she calls “overseas.” She then hinted at prioritizing improvement in Japan before considering a move to WWE or anywhere outside of Japan.

“From the beginning, I had a desire to compete overseas, but I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be better to raise the profile of women’s pro-wrestling in Japan first? The STRONG Women’s is the belt that changed me. A belt that will change you.”

“Overseas is good too, but I want to do it in Japan. But the world is big, isn’t it? You can have experiences that you cannot get only in Japan. Knowledge too. I learned that by going to America to defend the title.”

“When you’re absorbing new things like now, everything is a learning experience. I want to learn more. I want to level up more. Ultimately, I hope to be able to utilize my overseas experience in order to pass it on to my juniors in women’s pro-wrestling and preserve the history.”

WWE’s Interest in Giulia

WWE has been interested in signing Giulia for a minute, with reports indicating an expected visit to the WWE Performance Center. Despite the initial buzz, Giulia has yet to make the anticipated visit, leaving fans speculating about her potential move.

AEW reportedly backed off of Giulia, as they haven’t shown any interest in signing her since WWE is in the picture. Giulia could have a few lucrative options open for her at this time. The important part is that she also has interest in pursuing them.

AEW already has a diverse roster, featuring talented wrestlers from around the globe, including Japan. As much as Tony Khan might like to add even more depth to his roster, it appears that they are staying away from Giulia.

Notable names like Hikaru Shida and Riho contribute to the international flair on the AEW roster. Despite this fact, AEW has not actively pursued Giulia, as rumors of WWE’s interest intensifies.

AEW Not Going After Giulia

Dave Meltzer noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that AEW has not engaged in serious discussions or attempts to sign Giulia. At this point, she has two options between staying in Japan or joining WWE.

”Nothing new on Giulia past that AEW has never made a serious play for her, and she’s had no conversations with AEW and is not considering them. It’s WWE or staying in Japan”

Giulia was rumored to have visited the WWE Performance Center recently, but there is some doubt about whether that actually happened. WWE is interested in Giulia, as she would be a good addition to their roster of impressive international talent.

The latest on Giulia’s situation: AEW has never made a serious play for her & she’s had no conversations with them, is not considering AEW. It’s either she’s headed to WWE or staying in Japan.

— WON pic.twitter.com/6ZeyIfrFzi

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) December 22, 2023

Who Is Giulia & Why Is WWE Interested?

Giulia was born in London, England, to an Italian father and a Japanese mother, who was studying in the city. A year after Giulia’s birth, the family returned to Japan, and she grew up in Chiba Prefecture. Prior to pursuing her career as a professional wrestler with Ice Ribbon in 2017, she actually worked as a manager in an Italian restaurant. Pro wrestling has fit her much better in life. 

Giulia started gaining attention in 2017 when she entered the Ice Ribbon promotion, and she later joined STARDOM in 2019, where she still is. Her contract with STARDOM is a big question right now, and WWE could have a very attractive offer for her.

Giulia has achieved numerous accolades and championships in her career. In Ice Ribbon, she secured the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship once, teaming up with Tequila Saya. Giulia’s exceptional performance earned her the Rookie Award in 2018, which she shared with Tequila Saya, as recognized by the Ice Ribbon Year-End Awards.

Transitioning to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Giulia clinched the Strong Women’s Championship, adding another accomplishment to her list. Her journey with World Wonder Ring Stardom has been equally impressive, where she has triumphed in various championships. Giulia has held the Artist of Stardom Championship twice, partnering with Maika and Syuri in one reign and Mai Sakurai and Thekla in the other. She also secured the Goddess of Stardom Championship alongside Syuri and claimed solo titles, including the Wonder of Stardom Championship and the esteemed World of Stardom Championship.

We will keep a close eye on Giulia, because she has an amazing upside for her. At 29-years-old, Giulia is set to make one of the most important decisions of her career.

WWE has their eyes on the entire pro wrestling world, and Giulia has been on their radar for a while.

In early November, the pro wrestling world started buzzing over word that WWE had interest in signing Giulia. That initial report led to some confusion over whether the STARDOM and New Japan Pro-Wrestling star was actually a free agent and when she may be available to sign with another company.

In the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer that WWE and Giulia have spoken on several occasions. Sadly, the part about her going to Orlando’s WWE Performance Center for a visit wasn’t true in the end. That being said, she still hasn’t told anyone in Japan which way she is going with things.

Regarding Giulia, the update is that she has not made her mind up and that she and WWE have spoken several times of late. They’ve talked enough that there is something to the story, although the story she was going to the Performance Center at this time ended up not being accurate. But she has not told those in Japan that she’s staying nor that she’s leaving.

There’s no guarantee that Giulia will end up making her way to North America. Bushiroad, the parent company of STARDOM and NJPW, is likely to work hard to keep her. There is a lot of fuss over the 29-year-old breakout star right now, whose could become a free agent in a matter of months. 

WWE has a lot of money to throw at contracts for talent that they feel will benefit their operation. Someone like Giulia could see a lot of success in WWE, but she is also having quite a time in STARDOM at the moment.

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