New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) recently announced the acquisition of all stakes in Bushiroad Fight Co. Ltd.
The acquisition will result in the rebranding of Bushiroad Fight as STARDOM Co. Ltd. and it will operate as a fully owned subsidiary of NJPW.
This change will take effect on June 28.
You can check out the official announcement below, which also includes comments from NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi:
NJPW to fully acquire Bushiroad Fight
At a meeting of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s board of directors April 22, it was determined that NJPW will fully acquire all stakes in Bushiroad Fight Co. Ltd. (henceforth “Bushiroad Fight”, due to rename itself STARDOM Co. Ltd. from June 28) from parent company Bushiroad Inc. With this acquisition, Bushiroad Fight will become a fully owned subsidiary of New Japan Pro-Wrestling effective June 28.
Goal of acquisition
To improve operating efficiency and reduce redundancies within Bushiroad’s sports unit.
Transfer of stock date
Friday, June 28
About Bushiroad Fight
Company name: Bushiroad Fight Co. Ltd. (renaming STARDOM Co. Ltd. effective June 28)
Address: Nakano-ku Chuo 1-38-1, Tokyo
Founded: August 1, 2016
President/CEO: Taro Okada
Operations: Activities pertaining to STARDOM
Capital: 100,000,000 JPY
Bushiroad Fight President/CEO Taro Okada:
Since STARDOM joined the Bushiroad Group in 2019, our co-operation with New Japan Pro-Wrestling has seen STARDOM matches in the Tokyo Dome, the establishment of the IWGP and NJPW STRONG Women’s Championships, and our first co-promoted event in November 2022. Now more than four years into this relationship, and with changes being undertaken in the management and operating structure of the company, there was a desire for a stronger connection between our offices, which is being put into place with this announcement. I hope we can find new ways to show the world just how impressive Japanese pro-wrestling can be, and as athletes in both STARDOM and NJPW rings continue to push new boundaries, we look forward to your continued support.
NJPW President/CEO Hiroshi Tanahashi:
Our fans have seen a lot of crossover between NJPW and STARDOM with our co-promoted event, as well as the IWGP and STRONG Women’s titles, but there is still a lot that can be done to strengthen connections between our companies behind the scenes. From arranging event schedules and building reservations to make sure fans have time to take in big matches from both companies, to improving our promotional efforts and sponsor acquisition, I’m excited at the opportunity to further both NJPW and STARDOM’s appeal to a broader audience. This acquisition will speed up decision making processes and improve our operating efficiency, freeing both companies up to further professional wrestling in the eyes and hearts of fans in Japan and worldwide. I look forward to fans’ continued support of both NJPW and STARDOM.
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has made a significant announcement regarding its acquisition of all stakes in Bushiroad Fight Co. Ltd. This move will result in the rebranding of Bushiroad Fight as STARDOM Co. Ltd., which will operate as a fully owned subsidiary of NJPW. The change is set to take effect on June 28.
The decision to acquire Bushiroad Fight was made during a meeting of NJPW’s board of directors on April 22. As part of the acquisition, Bushiroad Fight will become a fully owned subsidiary of NJPW, with the name change to STARDOM Co. Ltd. taking place on June 28. The goal behind this acquisition is to improve operating efficiency and reduce redundancies within Bushiroad’s sports unit.
Bushiroad Fight, soon to be known as STARDOM Co. Ltd., was founded on August 1, 2016. The company’s president and CEO, Taro Okada, expressed his excitement about the stronger connection between their offices and the opportunity to showcase Japanese pro-wrestling to the world. Okada highlighted the successful collaboration between STARDOM and NJPW over the past four years, including STARDOM matches in the Tokyo Dome and the establishment of the IWGP and NJPW STRONG Women’s Championships.
NJPW President and CEO Hiroshi Tanahashi also shared his enthusiasm for the acquisition, emphasizing the potential to strengthen connections between NJPW and STARDOM behind the scenes. Tanahashi mentioned various aspects that could be improved, such as event scheduling, promotional efforts, and sponsor acquisition. He believes that this acquisition will enhance decision-making processes and improve operating efficiency for both companies, ultimately benefiting fans of professional wrestling in Japan and worldwide.
Fans of NJPW and STARDOM can look forward to further collaboration and crossover events between the two promotions. The acquisition of Bushiroad Fight by NJPW marks a significant step in the growth and development of Japanese pro-wrestling, and both companies are eager to continue pushing boundaries and captivating audiences with their impressive performances.
As the rebranding and integration process unfolds, fans are encouraged to show their continued support for both NJPW and STARDOM. With the combined efforts of these two powerhouse promotions, the future of Japanese pro-wrestling looks brighter than ever.