According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former WWE Superstar Emma had recently been in negotiations with the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion based out of Japan but they weren't able to reach an agreement due to Emma's demands.

According to the report, Emma wanted to be paid $2,000 per match, as well as first-class tickets and full creative control over her character. Stardom officials didn't feel that it would make good business sense to give in to these demands.