September 15, 2018 5☆STAR GP2018

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <8 points>	8 minutes 30 seconds Faraway Powerbomb → Single Leg Crab Hold	Tam Nakano <2 pieces>

 

◆6-person tag match 20 minutes 1 match
○Hazuki	14 minutes 43 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold	Jungle Scream
Summer violets		Tora Natsuko
Kelly Klein		Onozaki Reo ●

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Kagetsu <9 pieces>	6 minutes 47 seconds Oedo Coaster → Single-leg crab hold	Kimber Lee <2 points>

 

STARS vs Queen's Quest 6-person tag match 30-minute single match
○ Mayu Iwatani	13 minutes 7 seconds Frog Splash → Single Leg Crab Hold	Watanabe Momo
Kashima Saki		wavelet
Utami Hayashishita		AZM●

 

STARS' Shikid tag team will face off against the foreign duo of Nicole Savoy and Jamie Hayter. Nicole Savoy is the US SHIMMER champion, and Jamie is the British RPW women's champion. The two clashed in an official 5☆STAR GP match in Osaka on August 26th, with Nicole emerging victorious, but this time they will be aiming for a crushing victory as a team. Nicole is skilled in not only suplexes but also submissions, while Jamie will be attacking with rough strikes. How long can Shikid hold out against the attacks of these two? A victory, no matter how it goes, would be a major victory..

　Both wrestlers shook hands cleanly, and Shibusawa and Nicole started the match. After a lockup, Nicole delivered a knee and a body slam. Shibusawa returned the favor, followed by a series of left and right knees. Shibusawa hit a neckbreaker, and Kid attempted a corbata. Nicole charged, but Kid dodged and delivered a skewering dropkick to both of them. Shibusawa followed suit, and Kid followed with a Shiranui and a standing moonsault press. Kid attempted a hurricanrana, but Nicole blocked it and applied a reverse crab hold. Jamie blocked Shibusawa's attempt to cut him off. Nicole followed with a camel clutch and a hanging ceiling. Jamie dropped Shibusawa to the ground, preventing him from cutting off. Nicole and Jamie performed a double brainbuster. Kid dropped Jamie, shouting, "Don't mess with me!" The Kid tag team worked together to corner Jamie. They pinned him with a 619 and a double dropkick. Shibusawa then hit a missile kick to Jamie. Kid threw Nicole outside the ring, and Shibusawa attempted a brainbuster on Jamie, but was slammed forward. Nicole backdropped Kid. Jamie then lifted Shibusawa up and slammed him into his knee for a modified backbreaker. The angle was so steep that Shibusawa couldn't counter, resulting in a three count. Nicole and Jamie were victorious

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <8 points>	8 minutes 30 seconds Faraway Powerbomb → Single Leg Crab Hold	Tam Nakano <2 pieces>

Rachel Ellering, who has a shot at winning, will face Nakano Tam in an official match. Rachel has three wins so far, with only one loss, against World of Stardom champion Kagetsu. If she can get two points here, it will give her a great boost for her match against Hayashishita Utami the next day. Meanwhile, Nakano has a record of one win and three losses, and is ahead in the losses. Starting today, Nakano will face two foreign opponents in a row, against Rachel and Kimber Lee. While advancing to the finals is a difficult situation, Nakano's consecutive wins will surely give her great confidence if she can advance to the final match against Kagetsu. Last year, she only won one match in the league. To show progress, she needs to perform better than last year

　After locking up, Rachel immediately goes for Nakano's arm. Nakano takes it back with a cartwheel, but Rachel fights back. Nakano spins again and squeezes her arm, but Rachel kicks. Nakano dodges and goes for a kick, and they exchange kicks. They lock up and test their strength, and Rachel drives Nakano into the corner. Nakano dodges a charge and hits a thrust knee attack, a face crusher, and a cartwheel double knee drop. As they struggle for the back, Rachel throws Nakano off and hits a dropkick to the side of the head and a brainbuster. When Nakano stops moving, Rachel lifts her up and swings down a chopping motion. Nakano fights back, but Rachel hits a series of punches to her back. Rachel lifts Nakano up and hits a backbreaker. Nakano counters and Rachel applies a chinlock. Nakano desperately escapes to the ropes. Rachel goes for a brainbuster, but Nakano counters with a brainbuster. Rachel's double kick hits and she goes to the corner. Nakano blocks it and kicks Rachel in the back. Nakano lifts Rachel into the corner and hits a back drop. Nakano goes for the cover, but Rachel clears. Five minutes have passed. Nakano tries a spin kick, but Rachel blocks it and hits a series of elbows. Nakano counters with a thrust kick, followed by a high kick and a spin kick. Rachel returns, and Nakano goes to the corner. However, the ropes shake and she is thrown down. Nakano hits a series of elbows, but Rachel jumps and punches. Nakano returns, and Rachel lifts her up, warning of her finish. Nakano counters and applies a spinning shrimp hold. Rachel returns with a double kick, but Nakano counters and rolls her up. Rachel returns with a close call, but Nakano charges at her. Rachel catches it and slams her into the side, but it only gets a two count. Rachel pulled Nakano up and delivered a series of punches to her back, then hit a Faraway Powerbomb for the three count, earning two points for Rachel

 

◆6-person tag match 20 minutes 1 match
○Hazuki	14 minutes 43 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold	Jungle Scream
Summer violets		Tora Natsuko
Kelly Klein		Onozaki Reo ●

JAN, consisting of Jungle Kyona, Tora Natsuko, and Onozaki Reo, will appear in a six-person tag match. Their opponents will be the trio of Hazuki and Natsu Sumire's Oedo Tai, plus Kelly Klein. The combination of Hazuki and Kelly has clearly increased the power of the Hazuki team. How will JAN counter this? Kyona's power is a given, but we're also looking forward to seeing how Natsuko, who is in high spirits after ending her losing streak at the 5☆STAR GP, will fight. Also, for Onozaki, facing Oedo Tai and foreigners will be a valuable experience for the future. Will JAN be able to win while developing their talent? Or will the unique team of Hazuki, Natsu, and Kelly demonstrate unexpected teamwork in addition to their powerful attacks?

　Kagetsu joined Hazuki and Natsu in their entrances, performing the Oedo Tai dance. When Kelly entered the ring to join them, JAN's trio appeared... but before they could, Natsu and the rest of the Oedo Tai danced wildly to JAN's theme song. Ignoring the Oedo Tai commotion, JAN entered the ring. Kagetsu entrusted the match to her teammates, saying, "I have another match, so I'm going home." Kelly and Onozaki started the match. Kelly and Onozaki fought back as they grappled. This was repeated, and Onozaki dodged a lariat, followed by a series of elbows and a roll-up. JAN all came together to throw Oedo Tai to the bottom of the ring, then unleashed a barrage of taiko drumming on Kelly. After throwing her into the ropes, the three of them unleashed kicks, with Natsuko and Onozaki grabbing Kelly and Saeko dashing off. However, she was pulled from under the ring, leading to a brawl outside the ring. Kelly brought Onozaki back into the ring and repeatedly slammed her into the corner. Onozaki elbows and asks for a tag, but there's no one in the corner. Kelly grabs her hair and slams her to the mat, applying a necklock and delivering multiple knees to the stomach. She throws a kick from behind, but Onozaki clears. Kelly slams Onozaki into her own corner. Hazuki washes Onozaki's face. Natsu swings Onozaki into the ropes and hits her with a whip. She slams her into the corner and rubs her crotch against him. Onozaki hits multiple elbows, but Natsu blocks them. Natsu sends Onozaki flying with a big boot, but Onozaki counters with an elbow. Finally, Shojo takes over and attacks Natsu, but Hazuki gets in a headlock. Natsuko also gets in a headlock. Natsu shakes Natsu off and charges, but Shojo dodges and hits Hazuki with a big boot. Shojo hits Natsu with a body attack, a dropkick, and a sliding lariat. Natsu returns, and Shojo hits a Canadian. Natsu counters and applies a dragon sleeper. When Shojo escapes, Natsu applies a big boot and a brainbuster hold. Hazuki hits Shojo with a thrust elbow. Shojo retaliates with a lariat. Hazuki counters and hands the fight to Natsuko. Natsuko goes for a kick, but Hazuki dodges and they exchange elbows. Natsuko charges, but Hazuki dodges and hits a slap and a full nelson buster. Natsuko manages to escape a facelock. 10 minutes have passed. Natsuko hits a leg lariat and then a kamikaze on Hazuki. Hazuki counters, but Natsuko hits a spear. Onozaki steps in and hits Hazuki with a thrust knee attack and a series of face crushers. Onozaki rolls her up and tries to apply an armbar, but it's cut off. Shojo dodges Kelly and hits a lariat. Shojo and Natsuko launch a double thrust attack, followed by a dove body attack from Onozaki. Onozaki counters, but Hazuki continues to roll her up. Natsuko and Onozaki apply a clothesline to Natsu. Natsu dodges, and Hazuki hits a swan dive missile kick. Hazuki's facelock is also broken by Onozaki. Hazuki hits Onozaki with a thrust elbow attack and a brainbuster. Onozaki counters, and Hazuki hits a double kick. Hazuki tries to lift her up, but Onozaki applies a neckbreaker. Onozaki hits multiple elbows, but Kelly cuts them off. Natsu combines with Hazuki, and Hazuki hits a codebreaker. She hits him with a Michidora for the three count, and Hazuki pins Onozaki

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Kagetsu <9 pieces>	6 minutes 47 seconds Oedo Coaster → Single-leg crab hold	Kimber Lee <2 points>

Kagetsu, who has a chance of advancing to the finals, will face Kimber Lee in an official match. Besides Kagetsu, Jungle Kyona, Hayashishita Utami, and Rachel Ellering are also competing for a spot on the Red Stars. Kimber, despite being an all-around player, has yet to win a single match. That's why Kagetsu cannot afford to let any slip-ups slip away, but there's also the fear of being taken the other way by an unknown opponent. They'd like to secure two points here, but..

　Hazuki and Natsu's Oedo Tai are in Kagetsu's second. When Kagetsu charges, Kimber takes the baton. They clash several times, with Kimber standing tall. It is Kimber who wins. Kimber tries to pin him down, but Kagetsu fights back. Kagetsu scratches his face and throws him out of the ring. Below the ring, Oedo Tai attacks and throws him back into the ring. Kagetsu drives him into the corner and stomps on his face. Kagetsu throws him into the ropes and sprays water. It also sprays Nakano, who is below the ring. Kagetsu slams him into the corner and charges. Kimber dodges and submits him over the apron. After breaking free, he hits a series of reverse chops, followed by a series of double chops and a brainbuster. Kimber charges at Kagetsu who counters. Kagetsu catches him and does a backflip. With both men on their knees, they exchange elbows. Kimber hits him with a series of punches, but Kagetsu takes him down with a middle kick. Five minutes pass. Kagetsu tries an Ebisu Otoshi, but it only gets a two count. Kagetsu announced her finish and prepared for a chokeslam. Kimber dodged and hit a German suplex. When Kagetsu returned the punch, Kimber followed up with a series of middle kicks, followed by a kick to the side of the head. She went to the corner and attempted a Swanton Bomb, but Kagetsu dodged and countered with a high kick and a chokeslam. "It's over!" she shouted, and hit an Oedo Coaster. The three count was made and Kagetsu was declared the winner

Comment from Kagetsu

"We did well in Takaoka, and we got two valuable points in an official match. Kimber, as you'd expect from someone who was active in WWE, is really good at putting on a show. But, but, but, this is Japan. It is Japan. Kagetsu-sama is currently at the top, so I can't give up that position just yet. I made sure to show him the difference in our abilities today in Takaoka. And since my only official match is at Korakuen, it's against Nakano Tam. He's the opponent I'm looking forward to the most, so I'll make sure to show him the difference in our abilities, so please look forward to it."

-Who sprayed water at Nakano under the ring?

"Yes, this is completely intentional (laughs)."

-You targeted Nakano Tamu not just because she was there?

"That's right. I don't usually blow the whistle. I only do it occasionally to my seconds. But the fact that I did blow it this time also served as an appeal that I want to do it properly next time. That's why I think she was lucky today (because we're fighting at Korakuen Hall)."

-This is your first single with Nakano

"This is my first time being single."

--Nakano is a former member of Oedo Tai

"That's right. For me, the biggest thing since I was with Oedo Tai is that Nakano Tamu left, how can I put it, it's a regret, or what can I say, it's something that really sticks in my mind and makes me feel uneasy...I don't know. I think she went to STARS and got lost in the crowd. I think she would have definitely been a better pro wrestler if she had stayed in Oedo Tai, and because she didn't have the skills and there was no one in STARS who could pull her up, I've always wondered what Nakano Tamu was doing. Well, I guess she should have a proper singles match here. To be honest, I really think she should come back (to Oedo Tai), but, you know, it's a business (laughs). You know, there are times when it's not that easy."

-- Nakano previously left Oedo Tai, and now it seems like Kimura Hana may also leave

How do you feel now compared to when you were in Nakano?

"As for Hana, I think she can do it on her own. She's grown up fine even without me, and I think her skills have improved a lot since we've been together, and I've given her freedom, so I don't think it's a big deal. Whether what happened in Shinkiba was intentional or accidental, I really think she should just do what she wants. But I do think she needs to be prepared to make me her enemy. As for Tamu, I wanted to raise her, so I wanted to keep her with me."

-As for Hana, would you leave it up to her whether she stays or leaves?

"Yes, that's right. I think maybe I went a little crazy in Mexico (laughs)."

--That's a possibility

"Isn't that right? (laughs) I guess that's true. But, it's definitely better to be in Oedo Tai, and the bond between them is strong, so leaving it means some kind of... I don't know yet, but I think that's what she's thinking. I guess that's the difference between Tamu and Hana."

--You said you're looking forward to the match against Nakano, but it looks like that match will determine whether you advance to the finals

"high"

--Rachel won today, and we also have Hayashishita Utami and Jungle Kyona

"That's right. I think the match against Nakano will definitely determine whether I advance to the finals, so I'll definitely win here. But the question is what kind of message I can give her during the match."

--In terms of ability, is Nakano an opponent you can definitely score two points against?

"I'm sure I can win it. As the champion, that is."

 

STARS vs Queen's Quest 6-person tag match 30-minute single match
○ Mayu Iwatani	13 minutes 7 seconds Frog Splash → Single Leg Crab Hold	Watanabe Momo
Kashima Saki		wavelet
Utami Hayashishita		AZM●

The main event of the Takaoka event will be a six-person tag team match between STARS and Queen's Quest. The Goddess of Stardom champions, Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima, will be joined by Utami Hayashishita, making her first main event appearance. Utami, who turned 20 on the 14th, is currently unsigned, but she formed a trio with Shikido Tag in her first six-person tag team. She has a good impression of STARS, so this trio is sure to be exciting. Facing the Goddess champions and Big Rookie will be Momo Watanabe, Konami, and AZM, the best members of QQ. Iwatani and Momo will face off in their final official match of the 5☆STAR GP, at Korakuen Hall on September 24th, so this match will also serve as a warm-up. Furthermore, Utami and Konami will also be competing in a warm-up match for the same event. The four of them will be looking out for each other. Kashima also had to suddenly withdraw from the September 9th Shinkiba event due to illness, handing Natsu Sumire a walkover victory. He will be aiming to redeem himself in this comeback match

　AZM announced herself as the starter, and her opponent was Utakami. After a lockup, Utakami pushed forward and broke the hold. AZM dodged and delivered a dropkick. Utakami stomped. The covers were evenly matched. Iwatani and Konami engaged in a battle of ropework. Kashima and Momo traded elbows, with Kashima delivering a series of dropkicks. Momo countered with a soccer ball kick. Kashima dodged a charge and covered, but it only got a two count. Momo called in QQ, who unleashed a series of thrust attacks on Kashima. Momo covered, but Kashima cleared. Momo slammed Kashima into the corner, and all of QQ stomped on her. AZM delivered a soccer ball kick to Kashima and a series of foot stamps. Konami countered with a middle kick and a dropkick from the front. Konami hit multiple elbows, but Kashima followed with a corbata and a big boot. Utakami tried to go for an Argentine on Konami. Konami countered, but Utakami countered with a shoulder tackle. As Utakami tried to lift her up, everyone entered the ring and exchanged brainbuster moves. STARS won the match. Utakami applied a large outside sweep to Konami. After exchanging elbows, Konami jumped in and applied an armbar and an armlock. When Utakami escaped, Konami delivered a high kick. Momo delivered a series of middle kicks to Utakami. Utakami caught the kicks and slammed her with a body slam. Momo countered and went for a shoulder throw. Momo countered and charged, but was thrown to the mat. Iwatani delivered a dropkick to Momo. Momo threw her into the corner and charged. Iwatani dodged and followed with a dropkick and a foot stomp. Momo dodged and hit a Somatou. Iwatani countered and Momo prepared for a B-Driver. Iwatani countered and applied a spinning shrimp hold. Momo countered and a counterattack battle ensued. Iwatani and Kashima combined for a face crusher. Momo countered and Iwatani announced her finish. But Momo hit a high kick. Iwatani then counters with a thrust kick. Momo hits a high kick and hands it to AZM. AZM prepares for a brainbuster on Iwatani. When she holds it off, she hits a high kick followed by a brainbuster. 10 minutes have passed. AZM performs a hurricanrana, but it only gets a two count. Konami and AZM pincer-kick Iwatani. After a combined foot stamp, AZM attempts a spinning legbreak. However, Utakami and Kashima successfully cut her off. QQ hits a triple dropkick on Iwatani. AZM presses, but Iwatani dodges. When Konami and Momo try to shake her off, Iwatani arm-whips them all. Iwatani and Kashima hit a double dropkick. After they break up, Utakami picks up AZM and throws her towards QQ outside the ring. Utakami slams AZM down, and Iwatani hits a diving foot stamp. AZM returns, and Iwatani goes to the back. She forcefully throws AZM down with a German suplex. Iwatani shouted, "It's over!" and delivered a Frog Splash. AZM was unable to counter, and Iwatani was crowned the main event

Iwatani: "Everyone in Takaoka, good evening, no, hello! I'm really happy that so many people came to watch the match today. Thank you. (Takaoka) has been here for four years in a row, and I've been here four times in a row, but next year I'll do my best to come not just once, but two or three times, so I hope you will continue to support Stardom. I won today, but yesterday was Utami Hayashishita's real birthday. Happy 20th birthday. This is my first match since turning 20. I'd like Utami to close the match today."

Utami: "I turned 20 yesterday, September 14th. I'm so happy to be able to have my first match in my 20s here in Takaoka, and in the main event. I'll continue to do my best in my 20s and in pro wrestling, so please continue to support me. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow. We are STARDOM!"

Comment from Iwatani Gumi

Iwatani: "Today was the fourth time in four years that we've been to Takaoka, and we won again this year. I think we have a pretty good win rate here, so I want to come to Takaoka every time (laughs). Today was your first time in the main event as STARS. How was it?"

Utami: "I was really nervous about the main event, STARS, but thanks to Mayu and Saki from STARS I was able to play the match with ease. Thank you so much. I hope we can work together again."

Iwatani: Is there any unit you would like to join?

Shimi: "No, not yet."

Iwatani: "Exploring?"

Utami: "Yes. I think about it while experiencing different things."

Iwatani: "I think that's fine. I'd love for him to come to STARS."

Kashima: "Today was nothing but encouraging. With Mayu and the new but super rookie Hayashishita Utami there, I really didn't feel like I was going to lose today. It was so encouraging, and I had a lot of fun. The Toyama fans were all so warm and welcoming. I'd like to come not just once a year, but twice or even three times. I'd love to come again."

--Iwatani's match was also a preliminary match against Momo

Iwatani: Yes, I have a singles match scheduled with Momo at the Korakuen Hall event. Does Momo still have a chance of winning? I was really conscious of it, as expected. But there is still a singles match with Hazuki tomorrow, and if I don't win against Hazuki, there is a good chance that my path to victory will be cut off, so for now I would like to win tomorrow for sure, but then with Momo. Right now Momo is the singles champion, the white belt. Well, I thought I was looking forward to Korakuen Hall

- Kashima missed the last Shinkiba match, how are you feeling?

Kashima: "Yes, the examination showed no abnormalities, so I'm fine. The situation is tough for the 5☆STAR GP, but there is still one race left, so I will do my best to win."

--Hayashishita will be playing an official match tomorrow against Rachel, who also won today

Utami: Yes, that's right. I have two matches left. They are against Rachel and Konami, and if I can get good results in those two matches I still have a chance of going to the finals. I think Rachel is a big and strong fighter, so I hope I can get good results and carry that momentum into Korakuen

--There's a chance of a final between Iwatani and Hayashishita

Iwatani: "Ah..."

Shimi: "I was surprised..."

Iwatani: What surprised you?

Shimi: "That's right. That's right."

Iwatani: "That's right. Well, Saki-chan is out of the question."

Kashima: "That's out of the question! That's how you put it..."

Iwatani: "Is Saki out of range?"

Kashima: "It's not a radio wave."

Iwatani: "Well, I'm going to make it to the finals. I'm ready to take on anyone. I was the former Red and White champion after all. But I can't hang on to past glories forever, so I want to believe in the present and shine tomorrow. That's it, isn't it? We are..."

All: "STARDOM!"