5☆STAR GP2018 September 1st (Sat) Yokohama Radiant Hall (Attendance: 265 people)

 

◆4-Way Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall
Kimber Lee	8 minutes 17 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold	Ruaka
○Jamie Hayter		Onozaki Reo ●

*The other two pairs are Jungle Kyona & Tora Natsuko, and Shibusawa Shiki & Hanan

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <4 points>	7 minutes 39 seconds Faraway Powerbomb → Pinfall	Small wave <4 points>

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Nicole Savoy <6 points>	7 minutes 6 seconds Blockbuster Hold	Hazuki <4 pieces>

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Momo Watanabe <6 points>	10 minutes 24 seconds Peach Sunrise	Kelly Klein <4 points>

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Hanazuki (6 points)	13 minutes 30 seconds Reverse crab hold	Utami Hayashishita <4 points>

 

◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match
<Champion group>	15 minutes 45 seconds My Emblem → Single Leg Crab Hold	<Challenger Group>
Iwatani Mayu		Nakano Tam
○ Saki Kashima		Starlight Kid

*The 13th champion team, Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima, successfully defended their title for the third time

The singles match between AZM and Natsu Sumire is a clash between two sharp-tongued wrestlers from different generations. Natsu is currently competing in the 5☆STAR GP and has a record of 1 win and 3 losses so far. Although she has more losses than wins, her victory over Wonder Champion Watanabe Momo is particularly noteworthy. This will be AZM's return match after finishing her summer camp

　As Natsu made her entrance, the Oedo Tai performed their Oedo Tai dance. AZM entered the ring wearing a mask, with Queen's Quest's Watanabe Momo as her second. Immediately afterward, Natsu attacked AZM. When the bell rang, AZM threw Natsu into the ropes, but Natsu didn't play along and stomped on her. AZM threw Natsu into the ropes again, making her go back and forth multiple times to inflict damage. She tripped Natsu and sent her outside the ring. It was here that AZM finally took off her mask and taunted her, "What's wrong, huh!" Natsu took a good rest, and AZM taunted her from under the ring on the opposite side, "You come here!" "I'm the senior here!" As they continued to exchange insults like "old hag" and "brat," the count started quickly. Both men hastily returned to the ring, and AZM delivered a soccer ball kick. Natsu countered, and AZM jumped on her and applied a modified Manji hold. Natsu managed to escape to the ropes. AZM unleashed a series of foot stomps and went for the cover. When Natsu kicked out, AZM taunted her, saying, "Try to fight back!", "What's wrong, old hag!", "Are you upset!" Natsu snapped and shouted, "Who are you calling an old hag!", delivering a flurry of elbows. Natsu stomped on AZM with one foot and taunted her, "Go home and drink your mommy's milk!" AZM then delivered a series of powerful body slams, fully displaying her age-conscious nature by calling her "wrinkled-faced old hag!" Natsu burst into tears, saying, "Don't say any more!", "It hurts..." The crowd, led by Kagetsu, chanted "Apologize!" AZM pretended to apologize but attacked. Natsu used the ropes to take her down and pin her, but it was only a two count. While Kagetsu distracted the referee, Natsu cornered AZM and delivered a series of punches to her head. When AZM kicked out, Natsu called in the Oedo Tai. Natsu receives the whip and swings it against the ropes, hitting AZM. Natsu hands the whip to AZM and pretends to be in pain. The referee notices and Oedo Tai appeals for a foul. The referee questions AZM. AZM insists he didn't do it, but Natsu rolls him up, though the referee doesn't notice. AZM hits a dropkick, then a thrust kick and a brainbuster. Natsu kicks out, and AZM goes for a hurricanrana. Natsu resists, and AZM jumps on him with a casadora and rolls him up. Natsu kicks out at the last moment, and Natsu rolls him up, but it's near the ropes. AZM kicks out of Natsu's repeated pins. AZM charges in with a high kick, but Natsu rolls him up with a small package. The referee counts to three, and Natsu wins. After the match, AZM attacks, but it's too late. As AZM is leaving, Natsu ambushes him from behind, snatches the QQ flag, and makes her escape

 

◆4-Way Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall
Kimber Lee	8 minutes 17 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold	Ruaka
○Jamie Hayter		Onozaki Reo ●

*The other two pairs are Jungle Kyona & Tora Natsuko, and Shibusawa Shiki & Hanan

A four-way tag team match featuring Jungle Kyona & Tora Natsuko, Shibusawa Shiki & Hanan, Ruaka & Onozaki Reo, and Kimber Lee & Jamie Hayter. Artist Champions Kyona & Natsuko will face off against Ruaka & Onozaki, both from the same JAN stable. Shibusawa & Hanan, from the STARS, and Kimber & Jamie, the US-UK duo, will also be involved. While a Goddess of Mercy Championship match between two STARS teams is scheduled for the same day, the focus will be on how well JAN, including the Artist Champions, can showcase their stablemates in this non-title match between the four teams. Ruaka & Onozaki are expected to put up a good fight

　As Kyoko and Natsuko entered the ring, they bumped fists with JAN's Ruaka and Onozaki. Kyoko, Hanan, Ruaka, and Kimber started the match. After a hand-to-hand grapple, they separated and Kyoko and Ruaka exchanged shoulder tackles. Kyoko and Ruaka clashed shoulder tackles, with Kyoko gaining the upper hand. Ruaka dodged a lariat and returned the favor with a shoulder tackle of her own. Immediately afterward, Ruaka rolled Kyoko up, but it was only a two count. Natsuko, Shibusawa, Onozaki, and Jamie came out, and Onozaki hit all three with elbows. However, the three stomped on Onozaki in rapid succession. Shibusawa was thrown into the ropes but delivered a dropkick to Onozaki. Jamie broke up the cover, but Natsuko held Onozaki down. Onozaki kicked out, and Natsuko engaged Shibusawa and Jamie in a striking exchange. Natsuko cornered Onozaki as well and attempted a spear attack. However, Ruaka successfully cut in, allowing Onozaki to dodge and the young JAN duo to launch a series of spear attacks. Onozaki tried to cover Shibusawa but was cut off. Natsuko threw Shibusawa but was hit with a dropkick. Hanan used passive techniques against Natsuko. Shibusawa helped Natsuko with a dropkick as she endured an outer leg sweep. Kimber dove as Hanan went for an armbar but was dodged. Hanan landed a flurry of elbows on Natsuko. Ruaka slammed Hanan with a spinebuster. Kyona tried to help Hanan up but Kimber cut in. Kimber headbutted Kyona and rolled her up. Kimber delivered a series of kicks to Kyona. Ruaka cut in and helped Kyona up. Jamie then landed a series of elbows. Ruaka delivered a crossbody to Kyona and Jamie. Onozaki is called in and Hanan is hit with a double elbow drop. Ruaka hits Hanan with a big boot. Onozaki hits Hanan with a diving body attack. Onozaki rolls up Hanan but is only counted to two. She tries to roll her up again but it is broken up. Shibusawa and Hanan prepare to do a brainbuster on Kyoka but are hit with a lariat. Kyoka and Natsuko launch a corner attack on Jamie. Jamie blocks their double brainbuster attempt with a facebuster. Onozaki hits Jamie with a series of elbows but is slammed into the corner. Jamie hits Onozaki into the corner with a brainbuster and a knee attack. Jamie applies a full nelson after a kick from Kimber. Onozaki dodges but Jamie slams her forward with a Michinoku Drive. The referee counts to three, and Jamie and Kimber are victorious

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <4 points>	7 minutes 39 seconds Faraway Powerbomb → Pinfall	Small wave <4 points>

This is an official match between Konami and Rachel Ellering. Although they have competed in different tournaments, they have both had an even record so far. The outcome will largely depend on whether they win or lose first. This is a crucial moment for Konami, who has competed in more tournaments. If she loses here, it will be her third loss, and she may fall behind in the race to reach the finals. The key to victory will likely be whether she can use her Triangle Lancer, which she boasts a 100% win rate with, against the larger Rachel

　Rachel offers a handshake, but Konami remains motionless in the corner. After a lock-up, Rachel immediately uses her power to push Konami into the ropes. After a break, Rachel goes for Konami's arm again from another lock-up. Konami regains control, but Rachel takes her to the ground. Konami goes for a headlock, but Rachel lifts her up. Konami doesn't release the headlock and tightens it. Rachel goes for a headlock, but Konami counters and goes to the ropes. Rachel lands a shoulder tackle, but Konami counters with a thrust kick the second time. She lands the second one too, but Rachel kicks out. Konami goes for an armbar, but Rachel rolls her up. Konami goes for an armbar, but Rachel escapes to the ropes. Konami twists Rachel's arm and slams her to the ground, then delivers a dropkick. Rachel kicks out, and Konami follows up with a series of elbows and chops. She then delivers a neckbreaker drop followed by a senton. Konami kicks out, and Rachel hits a corner elbow. Konami dodged but Rachel grabbed her kicking leg. Rachel slammed her to the mat and dropped a guillotine choke. Konami kicked out and Rachel went straight to the corner post for a powerbomb. Konami went for an armbar but Rachel overpowered her and took her to the center. However, Konami grabbed Rachel's arm and went for a triangle choke. Rachel lifted her up but Konami took her to the ground and locked in an armlock. Five minutes had passed when Rachel escaped. Konami went for Rachel's arm and delivered a flurry of strikes followed by a series of high kicks. Rachel kicked Konami out and Konami delivered a high kick. Konami landed a triangle kick but only got a two count. She grabbed Rachel's arm and went for a triangle choke but Rachel resisted. Konami went for an armbar from a triangle choke. Rachel charged at Konami and delivered a Black Hole Slam, then threw her backwards. Konami couldn't kick out and Rachel got the three count

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Nicole Savoy <6 points>	7 minutes 6 seconds Blockbuster Hold	Hazuki <4 pieces>

The official match is between Hazuki and Nicole Savoy. Hazuki has won two consecutive matches since the start of the tournament. She aims for an undefeated third consecutive win in this one-on-one match against Nicole. In this series, Hazuki has been using a new move along with her good shape. Her new finishing move, Hazukistral (a variation of La Magistral), has become a signature move alongside Atomic Bombs Away. Against the large Nicole, who excels at suplexes, the roll-up Hazukistral may be more effective than Atomic Bombs Away. With Mayu Iwatani getting off to a slow start in the Blue Stars, this is a great opportunity for Hazuki to reach the finals for the first time. To win her first championship, defeating Nicole is a must

　Hazuki's second, Natsu, appeared with the QQ flag she had stolen earlier. However, she quickly returned the flag backstage before rejoining her as second. Nicole smiled as streamers were thrown onto the ring. Nicole offered a handshake, but Hazuki did not move, and the bell rang. From a lock-up, Nicole went for Hazuki's arm, and they grappled for the arm. When Hazuki escaped, Nicole reversed and delivered a series of elbows. Hazuki jumped in, seemingly aiming for a Codebreaker, but Nicole slammed her to the mat

Nicole covers Hazuki with a back drop but only gets a two count. Nicole chokes her neck and goes straight into a suplex. Hazuki kicks out and Nicole lands a series of knees. Hazuki uses the ropes to deliver a dropkick, a Codebreaker, and corners Nicole for a face wash. Hazuki dodges Nicole's strikes and gets a face lock. However Nicole lands a series of side suplexes followed by a fisherman buster. Hazuki kicks out and Nicole lifts her up. Hazuki rolls her up but only gets a two count. Nicole declares she will finish with a suplex but Hazuki counters with a DDT. Hazuki lands a swan dive missile kick. Nicole kicks out and Hazuki gets a face lock. Nicole escapes and Hazuki lands a Codebreaker from behind and gets another face lock. Nicole escapes and Hazuki charges in with a double kick. She gets behind Hazuki but Nicole counters and slams a knee into her face. Nicole dodged a double kick and delivered a German suplex that arced high. She then hit an F5, but Hazuki raised her shoulder. Hazuki countered Nicole's attempt at a fisherman suplex and rolled her up with a Hazukistral. However, Nicole countered again and applied a submission hold. Hazuki put her leg on the ropes and escaped. Nicole did a backflip and held her down. The referee counted to three, ending Hazuki's winning streak. Nicole was declared the winner

 

Hazuki's comment

--The winning streak has come to an end

"Well, if that Ha-Tsuki Stral had landed, that would have been the sixth point... Wow, Nicole's suplexes are amazing, and her submissions are amazing too. She was looking for even the slightest opening, and when I landed that Ha-Tsuki Stral, she went for a submission hold. It really made me think that she had something planned on her end."

—But that's only one loss

"That's right. We only have one loss so far. If it were two or three losses, I think it would be bad, but since it's only one loss, if we can catch up from here, I think we can become the top team in the Blue Stars and win the championship."

 

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Momo Watanabe <6 points>	10 minutes 24 seconds Peach Sunrise	Kelly Klein <4 points>

The official match is between Momo Watanabe and Kelly Klein. Momo had won her first two matches but was pinned by Natsu Sumire, ending her winning streak. This official match against Kelly will be a fresh start for her. The large Kelly is one of ROH's top power fighters. For that reason, a tough fight is inevitable, but if she loses here, her win rate will drop to 50%. In order to stand in the main event (final match) at Korakuen Hall as champion, Kelly is a wall that she must overcome

　Kelly approaches, but Momo doesn't respond, and the match begins. Kelly pushes her down and grabs her left arm. Kelly forcibly breaks the hold and tries to shake hands again. He grabs her arm again, but Momo gets up with a headspring. Momo gets behind Kelly, but Kelly puts her down with a headlock. Momo lands a running kick followed by a series of soccer ball kicks. Momo attempts a running dropkick, but Kelly dodges and delivers a series of stomps. Kelly feints and throws Momo into the corner. Momo holds her waist, and Kelly extends his hand. Momo pushes it away. Kelly grabs her neck and delivers a series of knees followed by a kick to the back. Kelly lands a brainbuster and a modified camel clutch. Momo escapes and charges after a series of elbows, but is hit with a lariat. Kelly gets Momo up and prepares for a brainbuster. Momo resists but is hit with a chop to the back. Kelly provokes Momo and throws her into the corner. Momo lands a slap despite losing her balance. Momo follows up with a series of knee strikes, a high kick, and a series of Soumatou from behind. Momo kicks Kelly from the apron as she goes outside the ring. Kelly catches her but Momo escapes and delivers a kick from the apron. Momo lands a series of dropkicks in the corner and a Soumatou from behind. She also lands a Soumatou from the front but only gets a two count. Momo lands a diving Soumatou from the corner. Kelly kicks out and Momo applies a sleeper hold. Kelly quickly releases it and Momo gets behind her. Momo goes for a sleeper hold, but when Kelly tries to escape, she kicks his hand and goes for a Tequila. Kelly kicks out and Momo declares she's going for the finish. Kelly resists being thrown and turns around, landing an elbow and a lariat. She kicks him in the face but it's not a deep hit and only gets a two count. Kelly pulls Momo up and goes for a powerbomb. Momo resists and goes for a B-Driver, but Kelly kicks out. Momo goes for a Peach Sunrise but Kelly slams her down. Kelly appealed for a three-count after Momo returned the hold. Kelly got up and went for a powerbomb. Momo countered and pinned her. When Kelly kicked out, Momo delivered a high kick followed by a Peach Sunrise. This resulted in a three-count, and Momo earned two points

 

Momo's comment

--After achieving your third win

"That was great. Kelly was a really tough opponent. It hurt a lot, and she's a big player, so she attacked me really hard, but in the end I managed to throw her with a Peach Sunrise. I'm glad I was able to score two points with that."

—The winning streak has ended, but has this victory set things up again?

"Yes. I want to keep winning from here and become champion."

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Hanazuki (6 points)	13 minutes 30 seconds Reverse crab hold	Utami Hayashishita <4 points>

Kagetsu and Utami Hayashishita will face off for the first time in a 5☆STAR GP official match. The red belt champion suffered a surprising defeat in the opening match, but has since won several matches to take the lead. Utami, on the other hand, has been entered into the 5☆STAR GP since her second professional match. She has won two consecutive matches to start the tournament and is the only Red Star without a loss. Will World of Stardom Champion Kagetsu stop her streak, or will Utami defeat the champion and achieve a third consecutive win to start the tournament?

　The match began with a lock-up and a test of strength as soon as the gong sounded. After a break, Kagetsu took Utami to the ground from a hand-to-hand grapple. Utami reversed and applied a neck lock. Kagetsu countered with a neck lock of her own, then got behind Utami and applied a head lock. She stood up and tightened the head lock. Utami threw Kagetsu into the ropes, but Kagetsu delivered a shoulder tackle. Utami endured and delivered a shoulder tackle of her own, and as Utami tried to use the ropes, Kagetsu tripped her and delivered a dropkick to her head. Kagetsu sent Utami outside the ring, taking the fight outside. Kagetsu cursed, "This damn rookie is so cocky!" and slammed her into the audience. Kagetsu then grabbed an umbrella from an audience member and attacked. She put Utami in a headlock and wandered around ringside. Kagetsu brought Utami back into the ring. She appealed, "I'm going to crush you!" and delivered a series of middle kicks. Five minutes had passed. Kagetsu took some water in her mouth, pulled Utami up, threw her into the ropes, and sprayed it. She also sprayed the referee and stomped on Utami. Kagetsu taunted Utami, saying, "What's wrong?", "Is that all you've got?", and "Just a rookie?". She grabbed Utami's hair and pulled her up, saying, "You're just like any other rookie out there, try and fight back." Utami countered with a series of shoulder tackles followed by a body slam. When Kagetsu kicked out, Utami pulled her leg and went for a reverse Boston crab. Kagetsu quickly reached the ropes. Utami threw Kagetsu into the corner and shouted, "Here I go!" before delivering a running dropkick. She appealed, "I'm going to lift you up!", but Utami countered with a sleeper hold followed by an Argentine backbreaker. Kagetsu survived and slammed Utami to the mat. Kagetsu helped Utami up. Utami went for an elbow, and Kagetsu fought back. Utami hit Kagetsu repeatedly in response to Kagetsu's taunts. After an exchange of elbows, Kagetsu dodged and delivered a back kick and a middle kick. When Utami kicked out, Kagetsu delivered a brainbuster. Utami kicked out, and Kagetsu shouted, "Let's finish this!", lifted her up, and delivered a backflip. When Utami retaliates, Kagetsu delivers a diving foot stomp from the corner. 10 minutes have passed. Kagetsu applies a reverse figure-four leglock, but Utami escapes. However, Kagetsu quickly pulls her back and tightens the hold. When Utami escapes, Kagetsu says, "I'll finish this!" and climbs to the corner, seemingly aiming for an Oedo Coaster. However, Utami drops her and applies a hanging sleeper hold from the corner. Utami delivers a missile kick from the corner. She lifts Kagetsu up in an Argentine backbreaker and throws her backward. She goes for the cover, but Kagetsu kicks out. 3 minutes remaining. Utami applies a sleeper hold. Kagetsu has her foot on the ropes, but Utami pulls her back and slams her down with a reverse drop, continuing to apply the sleeper hold. Kagetsu's foot is on the ropes. 2 minutes remaining. Kagetsu counters with a kick followed by an Ebisu Drop. When Utami retaliates, Kagetsu arches her back in a reverse figure-four leglock. Utami gives up, and Kagetsu ends Utami's winning streak

Kagetsu: "Yokohama, how are you? One more time, how are you? Hey, rookie! Hey, how did your first loss taste? Hahahaha! What's with that face? You look frustrated. There's something you want to say, isn't there? Go on, say it."

Kagetsu throws the microphone at Hayashi, who is sitting down in the corner

Hayashishita: "My first loss...I realized just how frustrating it is. Thank you, Kagetsu, for the initiation with the reverse crab hold. Today's reverse crab hold was incredibly painful, and it really stung my body. But next time, I'll make you experience this pain with my Argentine backbreaker, so please, let's do it again."

Kagetsu: "Hey, rookie! Thanks for your painful feedback on the reverse crab hold. Hey, but could you do it again, Kagetsu-san? If you keep saying nice things like that, you're still no match for the Prime Minister! Next time, I'm going to beat you to a pulp so you won't be able to say nice things like that anymore. Look forward to it. Well, if I had to say one thing, just like how everyone fawns over you, you're a little different from the other scrubs in Stardom. You're a slightly higher-class scrub among the scrubs. Well, will you end up as just a slightly higher-class scrub? Or will you reach this level like Kagetsu-sama? It's up to you. Well, I'll patiently wait and enjoy. If you're frustrated, then crawl your way up to 5☆STAR."

Comment from Kagetsu

Kagetsu: "It's over, 5☆STAR! Ah, my third win, 6 points. I'm doing pretty well. In my block, I'm on par with Jungle Kyona, 6 points. I'll be facing Kyona in Shinkiba next week. We'll go head-to-head, and I'll win and aim for the top spot. But putting that aside, today's Utami, that rookie, it's too early to call her Utami. She's still at a rookie level. Well, she says all sorts of nice things, but if she keeps saying nice things like that, she'll never win. You can't get to the top unless you have enough momentum to say things like 'You bastard' or something. Well, next time, if I get the chance to fight her again, I'll try to get Prime Minister Kagetsu to do something like the Oedo Coaster. I'm looking forward to that. The Prime Minister will always be working first and foremost for the sake of the people, so please be patient. That's all!"

Comment from Utami

"Today I had a match against Kagetsu, the champion of the red belt, and I went into the match with the intention of winning and gave it my all, but I lost and realized that this is the difference between me and the champion of the red belt. It was my first loss. I had lost before in the tag team match (in Osaka), but I wasn't the one who lost directly. But to suffer my first loss in a singles match like this, I realized how frustrating it is. However, if we meet again, this time it will be me who gets taken out with a reverse Boston crab, but I hope to fight again with my own moves. I hope to grow stronger and be given another chance to fight next time."

 

◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match
<Champion group>	15 minutes 45 seconds My Emblem → Single Leg Crab Hold	<Challenger Group>
Iwatani Mayu		Nakano Tam
○ Saki Kashima		Starlight Kid

*The 13th champion team, Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima, successfully defended their title for the third time