Saya Kamitani Faces Hanan In First Women’s Match Broadcast Live On Terrestrial Japanese TV In 23 Years
STARDOM talents Saya Kamitani and Hanan made history by competing in an exhibition match on the variety show LOVE IT.
The match was the first women’s wrestling match broadcast live on terrestrial Japanese TV in 23 years. It was also the first women’s match to be on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) in Japan in 51 years.
“I’m truly happy that so many people got to see it,” said Kamitani.
【反響】『ラヴィット！』で地上波23年ぶり「女子プロレス中継」上谷沙弥が夢叶え涙https://t.co/f6kgJtU4fD
生放送でプロレスをすることが夢だったという上谷は、「ラヴィット！スペシャルマッチ」を開催し、女子プロレスラーの羽南と対決。「沢山の人に見てもらえて本当に嬉しいです」と感謝した。 pic.twitter.com/3etX3i76j2
— ライブドアニュース (@livedoornews) September 26, 2025
Kamitani is the reigning World Of Stardom Champion. She is set to defend her title against AZM, who will be defending the NJPW Strong Women’s Title. The event will air on YouTube. Fans can learn more here.
