Giulia recently spoke with Kakutolog to discuss a variety of topics, including some of the issues STARDOM has been dealing with behind the scenes in recent months.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On being vocal about STARDOM’s current issues with officials: “Actually, a lot of things happened at the same time. I’m quite the type of person who gives my opinions. So, in my life, even before I became a pro-wrestler, I have had conflicts because of this, and in many situations, such as with friends, family, work, school, etc. …I thought, ‘Isn’t that wrong?’ I’m the type of person who speaks very clearly. Maybe that isn’t very Japanese. In many cases, it is difficult to say things that are normally difficult to say. Especially the female staff and mostly male staff. I think there were a lot of things that everyone wanted to say but couldn’t bring themselves to say.
“I really feel that way, and I’ve been communicating this a lot both internally and within the company. I’ve been trying to convey this in print as well. However, the final blow was the response to Ushiku (mismanagement and insufficient notice) that made me feel like nothing had changed and things were only getting worse. Plus, there was also the subsequent response (questions raised during interactions with staff). So I thought what should I do about this. I thought I’d send that SNS to (Takaaki) Kidani-san (owner of Bushiroad)… well, I wrote it. If I didn’t do that, nothing would really change in this organization.”
On her concerns with the state of the company: “The thing that Rossy Ogawa has built is being destroyed… up until last year and the year before, we had a lot of momentum, didn’t we? It was extremely frustrating to see that the things we had all built together were falling apart more and more, especially since the beginning of this year. So, with that in mind… I spoke out. I don’t know if I should say this… there was a part of me that once again felt how great Rossy Ogawa is. Ogawa-san was the one who still prioritized the feelings of the wrestlers. Then it became that that is no longer the case.
“Wrestlers, especially women, have a lot of different emotions, and by throwing them all at each other, it becomes a story. There are a lot of things going on and it becomes a fight, and there’s a lot of drama, but it’s like we can’t do that (bitter smile) … There are so many things being put together one after the other, and our feelings… we say a lot of things on social media and backstage, but I don’t think anything is getting through to them, or they don’t see it. I think the difference with Rossy Ogawa was that things were put together one after the other without looking.”
On why the issues are there: “The fans know how the wrestlers are feeling as they have the match, who their rivals are, who they hate, and how amazing these guys are right now. When Rossy Ogawa saw that, he used to say, ‘Well, this and this are interesting, so the match is decided,’ but the reason why it stopped happening was (with increased emphasis) not because of the busy schedule.
“It’s different. What the players wanted to show and what the ‘company’ wanted to do were completely different. I’ve been able to create many rivals, such as Tam Nakano and Suzu Suzuki, and that’s because (Rossy Ogawa EP) knew the wrestlers well. That’s being ignored, all of it. That’s why the fans can’t put their emotions into it, and the wrestlers feel like there’s no point in putting so much emotion into it… seriously, they should do something about that (laughs). The new president said that he loves pro-wrestling, so I want him to listen to what the wrestlers have to say.”
In other news, Justin Credible will be making his return to GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) at the promotion’s upcoming ‘C’Mon Dude’ event, which takes place on December 2nd in Hartford, Connecticut.
You can check out the official announcement below:
*HARTFORD UPDATE*
Just Signed:
JUSTIN CREDIBLE returns to GCW on 12/2 in HARTFORD!
Plus:
Blake Christian vs Alec Price
Unagi Sayaka vs Lufisto
Effy vs Santana Jackson
Nick Gage
Rina
Jordan
Gringo
Mance
+moreTix:https://t.co/BgZK8DQJXG
Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+!
Sat 12/2 – 8PM pic.twitter.com/SsuppaLZeo— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 22, 2023
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In a recent interview with Kakutolog, Giulia, a professional wrestler from STARDOM, discussed some of the issues the company has been facing behind the scenes. Giulia is known for being vocal about her opinions and has been actively trying to address these issues both internally and within the company.
One of the main concerns Giulia highlighted is the difficulty of expressing opinions in a traditionally hierarchical and male-dominated industry. She believes that many staff members, especially women, have things they want to say but are unable to due to the cultural norms and power dynamics within the organization. Giulia expressed her frustration with the lack of change and the worsening situation, which led her to speak out and share her thoughts on social media.
Giulia also expressed her concerns about the state of the company. She mentioned that the foundation built by Rossy Ogawa, the former president of STARDOM, is being destroyed. She acknowledged the momentum and success the company had in previous years but felt that things started falling apart, particularly since the beginning of this year. Giulia praised Rossy Ogawa for prioritizing the feelings of the wrestlers, but she believes that this aspect is no longer present in the current management.
According to Giulia, one of the reasons behind these issues is a disconnect between what the wrestlers want to showcase and what the company wants to do. She mentioned that Rossy Ogawa understood the wrestlers well and was able to create compelling storylines and rivalries based on their emotions. However, this understanding seems to have been ignored by the current management. Giulia emphasized the importance of the new president listening to the wrestlers and addressing their concerns.
In other wrestling news, Justin Credible will be making his return to GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) at the upcoming ‘C’Mon Dude’ event in Hartford, Connecticut on December 2nd.
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Overall, Giulia’s interview sheds light on the issues STARDOM is facing behind the scenes and highlights the importance of addressing these concerns to ensure the well-being and success of the company.