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Her facial expressions alone tell a story that some wrestlers can't achieve even with scripted promos and elaborate entrances. Speaking of drama--Mayu's matches are often masterpieces of storytelling. Look at her wars with Io Shirai, her emotional battles with Takumi Iroha, her fierce encounters with Momo Watanabe, or her leadership struggles with Tam Nakano and Starlight Kid. Every single major match in her career isn't just about winning or losing--it's about growth, betrayal, redemption, and honor. You can draw lines through her career that connect every major chapter, and it all feels organic and real. But Mayu Iwatani's greatness goes beyond the ring. She is, and always has been, the heart and soul of Stardom. She carried the promotion through tough times, through injury, through the departures of huge stars. She never left. She never gave up. She stayed loyal to Stardom even when offers from other companies would have tempted anyone else. Without Mayu's quiet strength and fighting spirit, Stardom might not even exist in the form we know today. And yet despite being a living legend Mayu remains one of the most humble, self-deprecating, and genuinely lovable wrestlers you'll ever find. She doesn't carry herself like a "superstar"; she's the same clumsy, funny, fiercely determined Mayu that she's always been. It's this relatability that makes her such a unique figure in wrestling. She's a once-in-a-lifetime performer who somehow still feels like the girl next door.
