Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Giulia (wrestler)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2025

Discover the career path of Giulia (wrestler), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Giulia (Eimi Gloria Matsudo), is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on their NXT brand. She has achieved success within WWE, holding the NXT Women's Championship once. She's made a significant impact in the world of professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2017: Debut in Ice Ribbon

In October 2017, Giulia debuted under the ring name Giulia at New Ice Ribbon #845, teaming with Takako Inoue in a loss to Nao Date and Satsuki Totoro.

October 2017: Holy War Show

In October 2017, Giulia was invited by Toshiaki Kawada to compete on one of his Holy War shows, where she was defeated by veteran Command Bolshoi.

2017: Professional Wrestling Training

In 2017, Giulia trained as a professional wrestler with Ice Ribbon, prior to this she worked in her parent's Italian restaurant.

April 2018: First Match Against Tsukasa Fujimoto

In April 2018, Giulia wrestled Ice Ribbon's ace, Tsukasa Fujimoto, for the first time, losing in 39 seconds.

June 2018: Big Japan Pro Wrestling Appearance

On June 9, 2018, Giulia appeared at a Big Japan Pro Wrestling house show, where she lost to Tequila Saya.

January 2019: Burning Raw Challenges for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship

On January 27, 2019, Burning Raw, the tag team of Giulia and Tequila Saya, unsuccessfully challenged Kyuri and Maika Ozaki for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.

July 2019: AgZ Championship Challenge

On July 21, 2019, at AWG Act In Osaka, Giulia unsuccessfully challenged Saori Anou for the AgZ Championship.

October 2019: Signs with World Wonder Ring Stardom

On October 14, 2019, Giulia announced that she had signed with World Wonder Ring Stardom.

January 2020: Formation of Donna Del Mondo

In January 2020, Giulia formed a new wrestling unit named Donna Del Mondo, recruiting Maika and Syuri.

January 2020: Wrestle Kingdom 14

On January 4, 2020, Giulia teamed with Hana Kimura in a losing effort to Mayu Iwatani and Arisa Hoshiki on the first night of Wrestle Kingdom 14, in an exhibition match organized by New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

January 2021: Wrestle Kingdom 15 Victory

On January 5, 2021, at the second night of Wrestle Kingdom 15, Giulia teamed with Syuri to defeat Mayu Iwatani and Tam Nakano.

March 2021: Hair vs. Hair Match

On March 3, 2021, at All Star Dream Cinderella, Giulia lost the Wonder of Stardom Championship to Tam Nakano in a hair vs. hair match, ending her reign at 220 days and resulting in her head being partially shaved in the ring.

2021: Masked Superstars Attack

At the end of 2021, Thekla from Ice Ribbon and Mirai from Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, as the two masked superstars kept attacking various other wrestlers.

January 2022: Thekla and Mirai Reveal

On January 3, 2022, Giulia revealed Thekla and Mirai as the masked superstars who had been attacking wrestlers. They teamed to defeat Cosmic Angels.

November 2022: Historic X-Over Mixed Tag Team Match

On November 20, 2022, at Historic X-Over, Giulia teamed with Zack Sabre Jr. and defeated Syuri and Tom Lawlor in a mixed tag team match.

February 2023: First Successful World of Stardom Title Defense

On February 4, 2023, at Stardom Supreme Fight, Giulia had her first successful title defense of the World of Stardom Championship by defeating Suzu Suzuki.

July 2023: Strong Women's Champion

On July 5, 2023, at NJPW Independence Day, Giulia defeated Willow Nightingale to become the second Strong Women's Champion.

January 2024: Triangle Derby and Artist of Stardom Championship Loss

On January 3, 2024, at New Years Stars 2024, Baribari Bombers participated in the 2024 Triangle Derby. After reaching the finals and deciding to defend the Artist of Stardom Championship, they lost the match and titles to Abarenbo GE.

February 27, 2024: Report of Stardom Departure

On February 27, 2024, Tokyo Sports reported that Giulia would be leaving Stardom at the conclusion of her contract.

April 2024: Rumors of signing with WWE and announcement tease

In April 2024, specifically on April 5th, Giulia was seen interacting with fans at the WWE World at WrestleMania convention. On April 6th, rumors emerged that Giulia had signed with WWE and would join NXT after fulfilling her commitments in Japan. She was also seen at NXT Stand & Deliver with William Regal and Rossy Ogawa. On April 11th, Giulia addressed the rumors, stating she couldn't confirm anything but would make an announcement soon.

April 2024: Marigold Promotion Announcement

On April 15, 2024, Rossy Ogawa announced his new promotion Dream Star Fighting Marigold, with Giulia as one of the initial members.

January 2025: Winning the NXT Women's Championship

On January 7, 2025, at NXT: New Year's Evil, Giulia defeated Roxanne Perez to win the NXT Women's Championship, marking her first championship in WWE.