Today, Bushiroad announced that they have fired Rossy Ogawa, co-founder of Stardom. Ogawa has worked as the Executive Producer of Stardom since Bushiroad purchased the company in 2019. Bushiroad stated that Ogawa has poached wrestlers and employees in the company.
On X, Rossy Ogawa issued the following statement regarding the termination of his contract:
"Suddenly, after yesterday's show, I was notified that my contract would be terminated. The truth of the matter may be told someday. I'm worried about the wrestlers right now. Thank you for supporting Stardom for the past 13 years. From now on, it will be Stardom created by Bushiroad."
突然、昨日の試合後に契約解除を通達されました。事の真実はいずれ話すこともあるでしょう。今は選手たちが心配です。これまで13年間スターダムを応援ありがとうございました。これからはブシロードが作るスターダムとなります。 pic.twitter.com/vTj3giwl5z
— ロッシー小川 Rossy Stardom (@rossystardom) February 5, 2024