Breaking – Maki Itoh Officially Signs With STARDOM

By: Lewis Carlan

Maki Itoh’s time as a freelancer has come to an end as the star has officially signed a contract to compete exclusively for STARDOM.

STARDOM had been showing cryptic videos recently which teased that a newcomer was on their way to the company. People were speculating that it could be “The Cutest Pro-Wrestler in The World ” Maki Itoh and they turned out to be correct.

Itoh was revealed to be the competitor in that cryptic video at today’s STARDOM NEW YEAR STARS 2026 in KORAKUEN DAY1 event.

STARDOM President Taro Okada joined Maki Itoh in the ring to formally announce that she has joined the promotion as a full time competitor. Itoh expressed her excitement to be part of STARDOM for the first time in her career.

From: President Taro Okada:

“Today, STARDOM has signed a contract with pro wrestler Maki Itoh.”

From Maki Itoh:

“After 9 years of professional wrestling, this is the first time I’ll be doing it as a part of this organization. I will be joining STARDOM. Nice to meet you!”

Photo Credit: STARDOM

Itoh left TJPW back in Aug. 2025 after spending nearly 9 years with the promotion. She had been competing as a freelancer for various promotions prior to her signing with STARDOM.

Terms of Maki Itoh’s STARDOM contract have not been disclosed.