STARDOM wrestler Bozilla has confirmed the unfortunate news that she is out of action with a torn ACL.
The 22-year-old German wrestler was pulled from STARDOM’s schedule earlier this month after suffering an injury during a January 11 multi-woman tag bout in Korakuen Hall. The event’s broadcast showed her getting helped to the back after the bout wrapped up.
In her first social media update since that event, Bozilla has confirmed that she suffered a torn ACL, an injury which will require her to undergo surgery. As of today, the fast-rising Joshi talent says she isn’t sure what her return timeline is like.
Here’s the full statement from Bozilla:
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Honestly, it still doesn’t seem real. I’m deeply devastated and still struggling to find the right words. I wish this weren’t true, but unfortunately, it’s reality.❤️🩹
On January 11, 2026, I injured my knee right at the beginning of my match at Korakuen Hall. Despite extreme pain, I was able to finish the match, but toward the end of the match, my knee completely gave up.
The diagnosis is a complete ACL tear, which will require surgery.
I was taken great care of by the entire Stardom team at ringside and backstage. I’m incredibly grateful that I wasn’t alone in that moment and had people around me who mean a lot to me, didn’t leave my side and who continue to support me through my recovery.
At this time, I don‘t know how long I‘ll be out for or when I‘ll be able to return yet.
What I do know is this: Wrestling is my life and my passion and this break hurts deeply.I try to remain positive and believe that everything happens for a reason.
I’ll come back stronger, better and more dangerous than ever before.Thanks to all the fans for your incredible support, as well as to my friends, STARDOM, President Okada, and Mi Vida Loca.
And thanks to all the people that reached out and checked on me. It truly means a lot to me!
Japan is my home and I‘ll do everything I can to be back as soon as possible.The next chapter will be the road to recovery and I hope you keep continue supporting me through this chapter of my live.
– Bozilla
Bozilla was coming off a huge 2025, moving from MARIGOLD to competitor Joshi brand STARDOM in Japan. She received a significant spotlight at last year’s AEW & NJPW Forbidden Door event, competing in a four-way match featuring Mercedes Moné, Alex Windsor, and Persephone.
