Miyu Yamashita Denied License to Compete at GCW Event Due to Social Security Number Issue
June 22, 2025 – Missouri: In a surprising turn of events, rising star Miyu Yamashita was unable to compete at GameChanger Wrestling (GCW) Take a Picture event due to licensing issues related to her lack of a social security number. Scheduled to team with Billie Starkz against Jordan Oliver and Alec Price, Yamashita arrived prepared but was denied by the Missouri Athletic Commission.
GCW confirmed that while Yamashita possesses all necessary documents, including a valid work visa, the commission holds specific requirements that she does not meet, namely, a social security number. Despite having wrestled in Missouri multiple times previously, this technicality barred her from participating in the scheduled match.
Brett Lauderdale, GCW promoter, expressed his frustration on social media, stating, "I wish this was a storyline or some creative excuse to explain that Miyu couldn’t be here today but it’s not. Very frustrating given that there was a set of TV tapings done in Missouri just over a month ago where nearly a dozen folks without SS #’s were allowed to perform." The discrepancy highlights ongoing inconsistencies in regulation enforcement within the wrestling industry.
With the event’s lineup altered, fans were left disappointed. GCW is committed to providing updates regarding Yamashita’s license status, and further information may emerge as the situation develops. Wrestling enthusiasts eagerly anticipate her return to the ring, as she has proven to be a formidable competitor in previous matches.
Stay tuned to Fightful for further updates on Miyu Yamashita’s wrestling career and her quest to resolve this licensing hurdle.
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