GODDESSES OF STARS 2018,
December 7th (Friday), Osaka City Ikuno Ward Community Center (Attendance: 265 people)
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Jungle Scream |
8 minutes 18 seconds |
Natsumi |
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Marie Apache |
7 minutes 20 seconds |
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Kashima Saki |
Win by disqualification in 9 minutes and 5 seconds |
Kimura Hana |
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◆Queens Quest vs JAN Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
10 minutes 1 second |
Tora Natsuko |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Kaori Yoneyama ● |
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◆STARS vs. Oedo Tai 6-Man Tag Team Match 30-Minute Single Fall Match |
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○ Kagetsu |
16 minutes 32 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
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Hazuki |
Arisa Hoshiki |
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| Summer violets | Nakano Tamu● | |
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Jungle Scream |
8 minutes 18 seconds |
Natsumi |
Jungle Kyona and Natsumi will face each other in their first singles match. It is very rare for Kyona to participate in the first match. As Natsumi will be learning from Kyona, this opening match will also test the capabilities of the JAN leader
Natsumi's corner was supported by members of STARS, as well as her mother, Marie Apache. Natsumi asked for a handshake and said "Please," and Kyona responded, and the match began. Natsumi herself egged on the crowd, and Kyona responded by drawing out "Kyona" chants. When Natsumi tried to throw Kyona into the ropes, Kyona put her in a headlock. Natsumi grabbed her arm and countered, but Kyona got the hold back. Natsumi put her in a headlock again. Kyona threw Natsumi into the ropes and Natsumi delivered a shoulder tackle, which Kyona accepted. It was Kyona who took her down. Kyona followed up with a body press, but it was only a two count. Kyona lifted Kyona up in a Canadian backbreaker and shook her. Kyona then hit a body attack on the top rope. Natsumi rolled up Kyona as she attempted a body slam. Kyona delivered a front kick, but Natsumi hit a powerful body slam. Natsumi attempts El Nudo, but Kyoka shakes her off. Kyoka then attempts El Nudo on Natsumi. However, while Kyoka is confused, Natsumi counters and slams her to the mat. Natsumi then completes El Nudo, stopping Kyoka's movement and delivering a running foot stomp. She helps Kyoka up and applies a modified Manji-gatame submission hold. Kyoka throws Natsumi into the ropes, but Natsumi counters with a rolling prawn hold. Natsumi jumps in with a Casadora and rolls her up. Her Hurricanrana only gets her a two count. Natsumi lands a series of elbows, but Kyoka counters with one and takes her down. Kyoka delivers a corner body attack, a dropkick, and a low lariat. Natsumi kicks out, and Kyoka heads to the corner. Natsumi lands a series of elbows from below, followed by a Deadly Drive. Kyoka kicks out, and Natsumi delivers a body slam, then jumps in like a Shining Wizard. Kyoka caught Natsumi as she jumped on her with a Casadora and applied a reverse figure-four leglock. However, Natsumi reached the ropes. Kyoka announced she would finish with a diving body press and tightened the reverse figure-four leglock. It seemed all was lost, but Natsumi reached out and somehow made it to the ropes. So Kyoka delivered a body slam and shouted "It's over!" before delivering another diving body press. This resulted in a three-count, and Kyoka defeated Natsumi
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Marie Apache |
7 minutes 20 seconds |
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Marie, who has been scheduled to face Hazuki in a high-speed championship match, will have her first one-on-one match against Konami, who is the same generation as her challenger. The question is how far Konami's striking and submission techniques will take her against the lucha libre veteran
Konami and Watanabe Momo bumped fists as they entered the ring. They didn't shake hands, and the opening bell rang. They got into a four-point stance, with Marie on top. Konami countered and grabbed Marie's arm, but Marie quickly grabbed her leg and took her to the ground. Marie grabbed Konami's neck, but Konami countered and went for a headlock. Konami stood up and tightened the hold, but Marie threw her into the ropes. Konami landed a series of kicks followed by a running kick. Marie pushed her down and returned the kick. Marie delivered a series of reverse horizontal chops, mixing in some Japanese. She stomped on Konami's face with her foot, then threw her into the ropes and slid. From there, she went for a hanging topknot. Marie kicked Konami in the side of the head as she came towards her. Konami then used the rebound from the ropes to deliver a kick. Marie went for the finish, but Konami countered with a Michinoku Dragon. However, Marie transitioned into an armbar. Konami spun around and escaped to the ropes, but Marie spun around several times and brought her to the center. Konami countered this with a stretch muffler. Marie lifts Konami up and slams her into the corner. Konami hangs onto the charging Marie and applies an armbar. Marie forcefully throws her and comes forward, but Konami grabs her arm and applies an armbar. She transitions into an armbar, but Marie reaches the ropes. Konami slides kick and takes Marie's back. Marie escapes and delivers a knee to Konami's face. Marie dashes and delivers a knee kick. Konami dodges and kicks Marie in the sides of the head from both sides. Marie counters and Konami throws a German suplex. Marie counters and Konami delivers a triangle kick. However, Marie manages to escape. Konami then leaps in for a Triangle Lancer, but Marie pushes her away. Marie delivers a thrust kick followed by a powerful heel drop. Konami manages to get her shoulder up and Marie signals a Michinoku Driver. However, Konami rolls her up. Marie counters and Konami charges. Marie stops her and delivers a Michinoku Driver II. Konami counters and gets the three count. Marie is declared the winner
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◆Single match, 15 minutes, one fall |
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| Kashima Saki |
Win by disqualification in 9 minutes and 5 seconds |
Kimura Hana |
Saki Kashima and Hana Kimura will clash in a singles match. Kashima suffered a crushing defeat to Marie at Shin-Kiba the other day, failing to capture the High Speed Championship. Hana is Marie's current partner, so she will be looking to get revenge and beat her partner. At Korakuen Hall on December 24th, she will be challenging for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship in a tag team match with Mayu Iwatani, so she will want to win to build momentum. However, Hana is not an easy opponent. The outcome of this match is completely unpredictable
As Kashima was being introduced, Hana launched a fierce attack, sending her outside the ring. The match began outside the ring. Hana attacked Kashima with a chair. She pretended to bring her back in the ring, but instead sent her outside again. Hana slammed Kashima into the audience, overwhelming her. She slammed her forehead into the apron, and again pretended to bring her back in, but threw her into the audience. Hana taunted the crowd, shouting, "You're booing!" Hana returned alone and stood defiantly. When Kashima returned, Hana stomped on her face. The crowd booed. Hana delivered a body slam and went for a one-handed cover. Kashima kicked out, but Hana kicked her in the face. As Kashima charged, Hana delivered an elbow. Hana picked up the sent-down Kashima. Kashima attempted a casadora, but Hana slammed her headfirst onto the mat. Hana grabbed both of Kashima's arms and legs and applied a submission hold. She kicked Kashima in the head multiple times, then cornered her against the ropes and stomped on her face. Kashima charges in with an elbow, but Hana stands firm. Hana delivers a big boot to the back of Kashima's head. Kashima retaliates with a series of elbows and a hurricanrana. She follows up with another big boot to the face. Hana counters, and Kashima applies a front neck lock. Hana grabs her hair and forcibly takes her down, then delivers a series of mounted punches. Kashima fights back, and Hana fights back again. Hana charges in with a series of elbows. Kashima dodges and shouts, "Don't mess with me!", then hits a double-arm suplex hold. Kashima declares she's going for the finish and goes for her My Emblem. However, Hana counters and goes for a body scissors sleeper hold. Hana shakes off the resisting Kashima and signals a brainbuster. She takes some time in the air and slams Kashima down. However, Kashima reverses the cover. Hana kicks out, and Kashima counters with a big boot. Kashima hits a double-arm suplex followed by a diving foot stomp. Hana dodges and chokes her with a weapon. Hana pushes referee Duke Sado away. The referee tried to stop the fight again, but Hana pushed him away once more. The referee then called for the bell, and Kashima was declared the winner by disqualification. Hana quickly left the ring. Kashima, the winner, was carried out by her corner team
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◆Queens Quest vs JAN Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
10 minutes 1 second |
Tora Natsuko |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Kaori Yoneyama ● |
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Ahead of their match against Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima at Korakuen Hall on December 24th, Goddesses of Stardom champions Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita will face off against JAN's Natsuko Tora and Kaori Yoneyama. Watanabe's Queens Quest team defeated JAN's Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora at Korakuen Hall in November to claim the title, and Utami officially announced her joining Queens Quest. They will undoubtedly be aiming for another victory against JAN in this match. Natsuko and Yoneyama could also become contenders for the title depending on the result and performance, so their fight against the champions will be closely watched. Natsuko seems to harbor distrust towards Kyona, but what are her feelings towards her tag team with Yoneyama and towards JAN as a whole? Furthermore, this is a preliminary match for the Wonder of Stardom title match between the two champions, Watanabe and Natsuko. The tactics between the two teams will also be a point of interest
Natsuko called out, "Momo, come out!" designating the champion to start the match. Momo responded, and the match began with a powerful lock-up. In a test of strength, Natsuko quickly pushed Momo to the ropes. Natsuko jumped in with a spear, but Momo caught her tightly. Momo went for a front neck lock, and Natsuko lifted her up and slammed her into the corner. Utami tried to break up the pin, but Natsuko caught her, and both of them fell victim to the spear in the corner. Natsuko covered Momo, but it was only a two count. As Natsuko dashed forward, Utami grabbed her from the apron and Momo delivered a dropkick. QQ landed a double dropkick, and Momo followed up with a series of middle kicks on Natsuko. Momo slammed Natsuko into her corner and handed her over to Utami. Utami threw Natsuko into the ropes and delivered three shoulder tackles in a row. She threw Natsuko into the corner and delivered a running elbow attack and a major outer reaping throw. When Natsuko kicked out, Utami applied a camel clutch. Momo anticipates the situation and throws Yoneyama, who is waiting in the wings, out of the ring. Utami releases the camel and delivers a series of stomps before dashing forward. Natsuko sends her flying with a shoulder tackle. Yoneyama weaves her way through the two and makes them collide. She then hits both of them with a senton. Yoneyama hits Utami with a Mongolian chop, a spinning punch, and a cross chop. However, Utami slams her to the mat with a hip throw. Momo delivers a series of soccer ball kicks to Yoneyama. Natsuko cuts in from behind and they exchange elbows over the apron. Momo hits Natsuko with a middle kick. Natsuko goes for an elbow, and Momo retaliates. Natsuko charges after a series of strikes, but Momo lands a counter middle kick. Momo calls Utami into the ring and throws her into the ropes. However, Natsuko spears them both at once. Yoneyama delivers a diving senton, and Natsuko hits Momo with a frog splash. Natsuko is about to ascend to heaven, but Utami makes the cut just in time. Yoneyama takes Utami out of the ring. Natsuko unleashes a right high kick on Momo. It hits hard and Natsuko goes down. However, Momo is also having trouble getting up. As Momo tries to tag in, Yoneyama knees her from behind. Yoneyama and Natsuko try to lift Momo up together, and Utami joins in. JAN successfully executes a brainbuster. Natsuko and Yoneyama dive in two directions. However, QQ dodges and Momo lands a series of dropkicks on Yoneyama. Momo goes for a back suplex and then a Soumatou. Yoneyama rolls her up when she tries for a B Driver. Utami breaks up the exchange of roll-ups. Natsuko lands a series of elbows on Momo. Momo puts Natsuko in a sleeper hold. Utami delivers an Argentine backflip to Yoneyama. Meanwhile, Momo eliminates Natsuko with a Tequila Sunrise. Momo delivers a Soumatou to Yoneyama. When Yoneyama countered, Momo went for a diving Soumatou. Yoneyama couldn't counter, and Momo got the three count. After the match, Momo showed off her white belt, and a tense confrontation ensued with Natsuko
Comments from Momo & Shimi
Momo: "Well, it wasn't directly against Natsuko, but I did get a three-count on Kaori Yoneyama. And before that, I put Natsuko in a tequila choke, and she was practically dead, so I think I can win the next title match with that. I absolutely want to defend this belt."
--Today's opponent is JAN. The last time you won the belt was with the Kyoko-gumi, and today you're facing a different unit of JAN. Were you aware of that?
Momo: "Ah, I don't really think about it that much. I think that even if my tag team partner changes, it's just the same kind of people that will be gathered, so I wasn't particularly worried about that."
--Were you focused on the previous match against Natsuko?
Momo: "That's right. I was more focused on Natsuko than Kaori Yoneyama. I couldn't beat her directly, but I was able to use Tequila Sunrise, so I'd like to win with that."
--I imagine it's rare for Shimi to have the opportunity to compete against a veteran like Yoneyama
Shimi: "That's right. Today I was up against Yoneyama-san and Natsuko-san, and it was a preliminary match for Momo-san, but I think I was able to fight hard and not lose to them."
--What about the tag team title defense at Korakuen Hall on December 24th?
Momo: "Ah, yes. It's busy (wry smile). It's busy, but it's the final match and we're in the main event, so we want to defend our title and show everyone that QQ is better than STARS."
--Momo will be headlining most of the Korakuen Hall events this year
Momo: "Yes. I'm really happy about it, and I'd like to continue doing it next year as well."
--Shimi will also be headlining many matches at Korakuen Hall after the 5☆STAR GP finals
Utami: "Yes, that's right. Momo has been the main event for a long time, and so have I, so I think the two of us can definitely defend our titles in the next title defense. We'll also take the Artist of the Year title before that, so Momo will have three titles and I'll have two titles when we ring in the new year."
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◆STARS vs. Oedo Tai 6-Man Tag Team Match 30-Minute Single Fall Match |
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○ Kagetsu |
16 minutes 32 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
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Hazuki |
Arisa Hoshiki |
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| Summer violets | Nakano Tamu● | |
The main event is a six-woman tag team match between STARS and Oedo Tai. While it's a full-on unit showdown, the relationship between Arisa Hoshiki and Tam Nakano will have an impact. Hoshiki has joined STARS, while Nakano is hesitant to join. How will unit leader Iwatani mediate this? Oedo Tai, with their (supposedly) best lineup of Kagetsu, Hazuki, and Natsumi, will face Hoshiki for the first time. If Kagetsu's team falls into their trap, STARS could be on the verge of falling apart…
When Hoshiki steps forward, Nakano pushes her aside. A scuffle ensues, and Nakano volunteers to be the first to enter the ring. The match starts with Nakano vs. Kagetsu. After a struggle for neck control, Kagetsu applies a front neck lock. When Nakano goes for a headlock, Kagetsu takes it to the ground. Kagetsu is on top of Nakano, but Nakano tries to grab her hair. Kagetsu applies a neck lock from below. When Hazuki comes out, Nakano tags Iwatani instead of Hoshiki. Iwatani and Hazuki engage in a rope-work battle. Neither gives an inch in the exchange of roll-up attempts. Iwatani tags Hoshiki. Hoshiki and Natsu face off. When Natsu throws a low kick, Hoshiki can't help but laugh. Natsu withstands Hoshiki's low kick. Kagetsu shouts, "Show her what you've got, Natsu!" Natsu stops Hoshiki, sits down to provoke her, and makes Hoshiki throw a soccer ball kick at her. Hoshiki's barrage of attacks made Natsu's forced bravado obvious as she said, "It feels good." Then Natsu said, "That's enough. Please stop." When Hoshiki dashed forward, Kagetsu pulled her leg, and the fight went outside the ring. Kagetsu greeted Hoshiki with, "Nice to meet you, Hoshiki!" before attacking her outside the ring. Hazuki tormented Iwatani in the audience. Five minutes passed. In the ring were Hoshiki and Natsu. Natsu cornered Hoshiki and gave her a Bronco Buster. Kagetsu threw Hoshiki into the ropes and sprayed her with water. She also sprayed Iwatani, who was waiting on the sidelines. Hazuki stomped on Hoshiki's throat and then sprayed her face with water. Natsu threw Hoshiki into the ropes and whipped her. She went for a Dragon Sleeper and applied it to Iwatani, who tried to interfere. Nakano then interfered, but Hoshiki didn't help, and Natsu maintained the sleeper hold. As Natsu goes for a spear attack, Hoshiki dodges and delivers a series of middle kicks followed by a spear double knee attack. Iwatani hits Natsu with a spear dropkick. Kagetsu and Hazuki grab Iwatani, but Iwatani whips them both with an arm whip and then teams up with Nakano for a dropkick. They also attack Natsu with a double combination. Iwatani hits Natsu with a series of elbows. Natsu hits Iwatani with a brainbuster hold. Iwatani kicks out and 10 minutes have passed. Hazuki puts Iwatani in a full nelson. Iwatani endures and they exchange elbows. Hazuki hits a series of elbows but Iwatani hits a thrust kick and a sling blade. Hazuki kicks out and Iwatani applies a modified Manji hold. Hoshiki enters and applies an AMA hold. Nakano sits cross-legged and poses in front of them. Hoshiki hits Hazuki with a spear double knee attack. Hazuki charges forward but Hoshiki counters and drops a double knee. When Hazuki retaliates, Hoshiki charges forward. Hazuki anticipates this and pulls her leg back, then teams up with Kagetsu for a coordinated attack. Kagetsu says, "That's all you've got," and delivers a series of middle kicks to Hoshiki. Hoshiki endures and retaliates with a middle kick of her own. After an exchange of middle kicks, Kagetsu applies a chokehold. As Kagetsu charges, Hoshiki delivers a thrust kick. Kagetsu retaliates, and Hoshiki delivers a series of strikes. She climbs to the corner and attempts a 1339, but Kagetsu manages to counter. Hoshiki pulls Kagetsu up and delivers a double knee attack. However, it is discovered that she had tagged in while Kagetsu's back was turned, and Nakano enters the ring. Hoshiki retreats. As Kagetsu charges, Nakano dodges and delivers a knee attack. She takes Kagetsu's back and executes a German suplex. However, the referee breaks up the pinfall, and it's only a two count. Nakano and Iwatani perform a German suplex in combination. Nakano charges at Kagetsu and delivers a Violet Shooting. 15 minutes have passed. Hazuki throws Iwatani off, and Natsu pulls her leg back, sending them outside the ring. After being rejected by Hoshiki, Hazuki changed direction with a plancha to the outside. Nakano pinned Kagetsu but only got a two count. Nakano got behind her but Hoshiki's Brazilian kick was dodged by Kagetsu and hit her by mistake. Hazuki hit Iwatani and Hoshiki with a swan dive missile kick. Kagetsu followed up with the Oedo Coaster from the Summer Yoran. Nakano couldn't counter and the Oedo Tai team won
Kagetsu: "You guys from Osaka..."
Hazuki takes the microphone in place of the (presumably) heavily damaged Kagetsu
Hazuki: "Hey you guys in Osaka, how are you?! Once again, how are you?! Okay, first announcement. The super popular Oedo Tai hoodies are back in stock starting today! They're so popular they'll sell out quickly, so you'd better get one soon. Buy it now. It has all the Oedo Tai members' names on it. Wear the Oedo Tai hoodie and Natsu's T-shirt underneath. Natsu's T-shirts are really popular, aren't they? And one more thing. There are four Osaka shows scheduled for January next year. That's because Oedo Tai is so popular. I'm sure you'll all come to all four shows. There's no one who won't come, right? You're all going, aren't you? You all better come and see us, because Oedo Tai is evolving and you'll be left behind! Now that the announcements are over, Kagetsu, can you speak?"
Kagetsu: "Yes, I can speak. Did you enjoy the last Osaka show of 2018? Since today is the last day in Osaka, let me, Kagetsu, say one thing to all of you who came today. I am the 10th World of Stardom Champion. I am well aware that everyone is after my neck like this. Today, I only used the Oedo Coaster as my move. But there is only one thing I want to convey to you all about what it means to be a champion. I believe that a champion is someone who can withstand every move, no matter what position they are in, no matter the time, and under what circumstances, and still win. As long as I am in Stardom, as long as I am the Stardom Champion, I will not waver in that attitude. So, if you want to see Champion Kagetsu, please come again next year. Got it? Okay, since this is the last day, we will wrap things up. Believe in Oedo Tai and let's do our best tomorrow as well. We are Oedo Tai!"
Comment from Oedo Tai
Kagetsu: "The Osaka tournament, the last Osaka tournament of the year, was closed out by the Oedo Tai team."
Summer "Happy Ending"
Hazuki: "As expected."
Kagetsu: "It was a happy ending. I guess that's what the audience wanted. And at the end, Kagetsu-sama gave the people of Osaka some very kind words. Osaka will be safe next year too. Right, Natsu-san!"
Natsu: "Yes, that's right! Of course..."
Kagetsu: "Oh, is it over?"
Summer is over
Kagetsu: "Hey, Hazuki-san."
Hazuki: "Yes, that's right!"
Kagetsu: "That's all for now. So, I'll do my best in the remaining three matches!"
--This was your first time working with Hoshiki, wasn't it?
Kagetsu: "This is our first time. How was it?"
Hazuki: "You're weak. You're a newcomer."
Natsu: "Your eyes don't seem to be smiling."
Hazuki: "It can't be helped, it can't be helped."
Natsu: "Her eyes don't quite have a smile on them, so she's a little scary."
Kagetsu: "...They're not smiling, are they? None of the STARS are smiling. There's no smile in their eyes."
Hazuki: "It can't be helped. I'm not shining."
Kagetsu: "Well, certainly, Hoshiki, well, her kicks are really solid. But, as I said at the end, a champion, a professional wrestler, is someone who can withstand the moves and win no matter what the situation, no matter the opponent, that's what a professional, a champion."
Hazuki: "As expected."
Kagetsu: "No matter how strong his kicks are, I think it's still going to take some time before he can surpass us, the Oedo Tai."