Stardom Dream Still Burns for MLW Champ Shotzi: Japan, Horror, and Untamed Creativity

MLW Women's Champion Shotzi isn't just defending titles; she's chasing a long-held dream: wrestling in Japan's premier joshi promotion, Stardom. For a journalist at a manga and anime site, this is huge news. The genre-defying wrestler, known for her chaotic, horror-infused persona, reveals a history with Stardom that almost was, fueling her ambition to finally make it to the ring there.

Shotzi, a veteran who's graced Shimmer, Evolve, NXT, and WWE, found her true creative home at Major League Wrestling (MLW). She signed in 2026, and MLW immediately embraced her unique brand of terror. “MLW just gets Shotzi Blackheart,” she enthuses. The company’s focus on storytelling and character development resonates with her deep background in theater and independent wrestling. It’s a creative haven, a breath of fresh air that feels nostalgic yet cutting-edge.

Her horror influences are more than just a gimmick. Shotzi is a bona fide horror fanatic, with a dedicated room in her home filled with collectibles spanning 15 years. Her top three horror films are classics: John Carpenter's The Thing (with Kurt Russell as “daddy”), Evil Dead 2, and Hellraiser. This isn't just fandom; it's a lifestyle. She co-hosts a ghost hunting show on YouTube with Scarlett and recently wrapped filming on her own slasher movie, Executioner, set for the film festival circuit this October.