Hanan Wins The STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026, Picks The Title She Will Challenge For

By: Lewis Carlan

The STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026, which kicked off on Mar. 6th in Nagoya, came to an electrifying conclusion on Mar. 15th at a sold out Yokohama Budokan.

The finals saw the 2024 winner Hanan face Rina in the bout to determine who would be the winner of the STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026. Rina was a finals participant for the second year in a row having lost to Sayaka Kurara in last years tournament.

Hanan defeated Aya Sakura and Rina defeated Miyu Yamasaki in the opening semi-final tournament matches to punch their tickets to the finals.

Both Hanan & Rina fought extremely hard in the finals as each desperately wanted to be name the winner of the STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026. Hanan and Rina hit big offensive moves and each showed a tremendous amount of heart and courage trying to emerge victorious. In the end, it was Hanan hitting a wrist-clutch backdrop pin-hold to end the bout at the 22:00 mark and earning the distinction of winning the tournament, her 2nd in 3 years.

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After the bout, Hanan was given the STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026 Trophy by President Taro Okada. Hanan declared that she will use her tournament win wish to challenge Konami for the Wonder of STARDOM Title.

As Hanan was heading to the back and making one final wave to the crowd, Konami appeared and attacked the STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026 winner and spoiled the celebration. Konami proceeded to spray paint onto the face of her in an effort to send a message to Hanan who now wants the white belt Konami possesses.

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An enraged Hanan vowed revenge against Konami during her backstage interview.

From Hanan:

“It’s so frustrating! It’s absolutely frustrating! But I’ll get my revenge! Because I’ve become the Cinderella, I’m going to take the belt from Konami! I’m going to be the light that shines on STARDOM!” (English translation courtesy of meraWRESTLING)

In other action, Natsupoi & Sayaka Kurara defeated Saya Kamitani & Konami. Kurara pinned Kamitani following a Violent Screwdriver  to win the match for her team. Kurara who has been trying to get Kamitani to defend the World of STARDOM Championship against her finally got the champion to accept her challenge but only with a stipulation.

Kurara agreed to put the Cosmic Angels existence on the line against Kamitani and the Red Belt. The two will meet in the high stakes showdown on April 26th at the Yokohama Arena.

Ranna Yagami defeated HANAKO to become the new Future of STARDOM Champion. The CMLL Japan Women’s Title changed hands as India Sioux defeated Hazuki to win the championship.

Here are the full results for STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2026 Finals courtesy of purolove.com:

• Cinderella Tournament – Semi Final: Hanan defeated Aya Sakura (11:42) with a backdrop hold.
  
• Cinderella Tournament – Semi Final: Rina defeated Miyu Amasaki (13:53) with a hydrangea.
• Syuri, Saki Kashima, Rina Yamashita & Itsuki Aoki defeated Maki Itoh, Rian, Kikyo Furusawa & Kiyoka Kotatsu (5:31) when Kashima pinned Furusawa.
• Saya Iida, Bea Priestley, Momo Kohgo, Yuria Hime & Fuwa-chan defeated Maika, Saori Anou, Yuna Mizumori, Xena & Anne Kanaya (10:27) after a lariat of Iida against Kanaya.
• Sareee & Takumi Iroha  defeated Suzu Suzuki & Akira Kurogane (10:43) after a jackknife hold from Sareee against Kurogane.
  
• Future of Stardom Title: Ranna Yagami defeated HANAKO (c) (11:49) with the Beat Strike – Title change (Failed 5th defense -> 14th Champion).
  
• 3 Way Battle: Starlight Kid, AZM, Mei Seira & Tabata  defeated Ami Sohrei, Lady C, Tomoka Inaba  & Hina and Natsuko Tora, Ruaka, Azusa Inaba  & Fukigen Death★ (5:59) after AZM’s Azumi Sushi vs. Tora.
  
• CMLL Japan Women’s Title: India Sioux  defeats Hazuki (c) (15:16) with the La Rosa title change (Failed 3rd defense -> 8th Champion).
  
• Cinderella Tournament – Final: Hanan defeats Rina (22:00) with a wrist-clutch backdrop hold.
• Natsupoi & Sayaka Kurara defeat Saya Kamitani & Konami (12:52) after a Violet Screwdriver by Kurara against Kamitani.