5☆STAR GP2018 September 8th (Sat) Shinkiba 1stRING (Attendance: 245)

◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall
Kimura Hana	5 minutes 50 seconds : Bewitching Chaos → Single Leg Crab Hold	Nakano Tam
○Summer violet		Shibusawa Four Seasons

*The other team is Konami & AZM

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <6 points>	5 minutes 39 seconds Best Move Evers → Single Leg Boston Crab	Tora Natsuko <0 points>

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Hazuki <6 points>	7 minutes 48 seconds Leaf Moon Strall	Jamie Hayter <4 points>

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Utami Hayashishita <6 points>	6 minutes 44 seconds Blockbuster → Single Leg Crab Hold	Kimber Lee <2 points>

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Mayu Iwatani <6 points>	7 minutes 53 seconds Cross armlock	Nicole Savoy <6 points>

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Saki Kashima <4 points>	8 minutes 1 second rebirth	Momo Watanabe <6 points>

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Hanatsuki <7 points>	15 minutes 00 seconds Time limit draw	Jungle Scream <7 points>

JAN's young squad takes on Kelly Klein in a handicap match. Kelly's overwhelming power is absolute, and it's JAN, fighting as a duo, who are actually at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, they want to find a way to break through and leave their mark. What kind of fight will Ruaka and Onozaki show us?

JAN's Jungle Kyona and Tora Natsuko welcome Ruaka and Onozaki. JAN asks for a handshake, saying "Please," but Kelly slowly steps forward with her arms crossed. Seeing that Kelly isn't responding, JAN shakes hands with another JAN. The match begins, and the two attack Kelly with a barrage of elbows. JAN's double elbow sends Kelly off the apron and out of the ring. When Kelly returns, she hits both of them with a stunner. Kelly enters the ring and covers Onozaki. Onozaki kicks out, and Kelly goes for the pin on Ruaka. Ruaka kicks out, and Kelly applies a neck lock and delivers a knee. Kelly kicks Onozaki in the back and goes for the pin, but Onozaki breaks it up. Kelly repeatedly slams Onozaki into the corner. She then slams him to the mat with a brainbuster, but Ruaka makes the break. Kelly pulls both of them up and goes for a brainbuster. JAN resists, but Kelly goes for another brainbuster. She goes for the pin on both of them, but it's only a two count. Kelly slams Ruaka into the corner, and Onozaki follows suit. JAN dodges a dash and lands a series of elbows. Onozaki uses Ruaka as a springboard for an elbow attack. Ruaka lands a big boot, but Kelly kicks up at the count of one. Kelly traps both of them and throws them forward, then grabs their arms for a double submission. JAN counters and tries to roll him up, but Kelly kicks out. JAN charges in and knocks him down with an elbow, then they team up for an elbow drop. Onozaki lands a diving body attack, and Ruaka lands a flying body attack. They both go for the cover, but Kelly kicks out. Five minutes have passed. Kelly counters both of them with a lariat. He lifts Ruaka up and Onozaki lands a cross body. Kelly slams both of them onto the mat. Ruaka goes for the cover, but Onozaki breaks it up. Kelly grabs Onozaki's neck. Onozaki slaps Kelly. Kelly catches the second slap and slams him forward. The referee counted to three, and Kelly was declared the winner

◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall
Kimura Hana	5 minutes 50 seconds : Bewitching Chaos → Single Leg Crab Hold	Nakano Tam
○Summer violet		Shibusawa Four Seasons

*The other team is Konami & AZM

The 3-WAY tag team battle will feature Queen's Quest vs. STARS vs. Oedo Tai. Hana Kimura, who returned to WRESTLE-1 after a three-month tour of Mexico and had a homecoming match at Yokohama Bunka Gymnasium on September 2nd, is returning to Stardom and making a comeback to Oedo Tai in a tag team with Natsu Sumire. Although it is during the 5☆STAR GP period, Hana is expected to make something new happen over these two days. First of all, she will likely show off her "Mexican souvenirs" in this match

The Oedo Tai, along with Kagetsu and Hazuki, performed a dance together in the ring. AZM was called out and ambushed Natsu Sumire. Natsu had taken the QQ flag, and AZM chased after her backstage to retrieve it. The wrestler introductions ended without AZM and Natsu, and the match began. The ring was now Nakano, Konami, and Hana. As they got into a hand-to-hand grapple, Natsu returned. AZM chased after her, but Natsu went outside the ring and escaped backstage again. Of course, AZM chased after her. The match continued in the ring. When Natsu returned, AZM stopped her and teamed up with Shibusawa to attack her. AZM delivered a dropkick to Shibusawa, and as Natsu was pulled up, Hana interfered and delivered a big boot. Hana then applied a Mexican-style submission hold to AZM. Nakano and Shibusawa tried to break it up, but Hana delivered a dropkick to both of them. She then hit Nakano with a big boot. Finally, she executed a brainbuster, taking advantage of the hang time, with an assist from Natsu. Nakano calls in Shibusawa for a missile kick. Nakano follows up with a Destiny Hammer on Konami. Shibusawa slams her forward but AZM makes the save. AZM hits Nakano with a Frankensteiner and Shibusawa with a Brainbuster. AZM and Konami team up to attack STARS. QQ delivers a combined dropkick to Shibusawa but Hana makes the save. AZM drops Natsu out of the ring with a dropkick. Five minutes have passed. Konami attempts a fisherman suplex but Shibusawa kicks out. Natsu grabs Nakano with a whip attack and Hana throws QQ into a submission hold. Natsu hits Shibusawa with a Youran for the three count. Oedo Tai wins the 3-Way Tag Team match. QQ tries to reclaim the flag but Oedo Tai forcibly prevents them. As QQ leaves, Natsu attacks, snatches AZM's overmask, and makes her escape

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Rachel Ellering <6 points>	5 minutes 39 seconds Best Move Evers → Single Leg Boston Crab	Tora Natsuko <0 points>

Natsuko Tora, who made her long-awaited debut in the 5☆STAR GP, has already been eliminated from the championship race after suffering four consecutive losses. However, she can't just keep accumulating defeats like this. Her remaining mission seems to be to take down a big name. In that case, her opponent today, Rachel Ellering, would be the perfect target. If Natsuko can get a win against Ellering, who has a chance to win the championship with a 2-1 record, her stock will rise dramatically. She will want to show the pride of the Artist of Stardom Champion. Rachel, on the other hand, will want to secure two points here. Although the number of matches played is different, a 3-1 record would give her an advantage going forward. Most of her remaining matches are against opponents who are considered weaker, so she cannot afford to lose

The two exchanged a clean handshake, and as soon as the gong sounded, Natsuko charged forward with a series of elbows. Rachel dodged and delivered a flurry of chops. However, Natsuko anticipated this and countered with an elbow attack. Natsuko landed a shoulder attack, but Rachel withstood it. Rachel went for a side suplex. Natsuko resisted and tried to lift her up instead. Neither gave way and they exchanged elbows. Rachel won with a shoulder tackle and followed up with a corner elbow attack, slamming Natsuko forward. She then attempted a modified leg drop, but Natsuko kicked out. Rachel charged forward with a series of elbows. Natsuko anticipated this and threw a spear, but the flying body attack only resulted in a two-count. As Natsuko tried to lift Rachel up, Rachel resisted and delivered a big boot. Natsuko threw a spear and tried to lift Rachel up again. Natsuko lifts Rachel up and executes a Kamikaze. She then follows up with a series of Frog Splashes from the corner. However, Rachel manages to counter. Natsuko pulls Rachel up and tries to throw her. Rachel resists, and Natsuko lands a series of knees. However, as Natsuko charges, Rachel slams her down with a Black Hole Slam. Natsuko kicks out, and Rachel follows up with a double kick and slams her forward. Natsuko kicks out at the last moment, and five minutes have passed. Rachel lifts Natsuko up and slams her forward from a Fisherman Suplex position. The referee counts to three, and Rachel secures her third victory

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Hazuki <6 points>	7 minutes 48 seconds Leaf Moon Strall	Jamie Hayter <4 points>

Hazuki got off to a great start, but her winning streak was stopped when she lost to Nicole Savoy in Yokohama on September 1st, leaving her with a 2-1 record going into her official match against Jamie Hayter. What strategy will Hazuki employ against Jamie in their first encounter? Jamie, the British RPW Women's Champion, is known for her powerful strikes and rough tactics that are more unpredictable than they appear. Hazuki will want to secure two points here, especially with her match against Momo Watanabe the following day in the cards. For Jamie, this could be a turning point in the championship race. A win would keep her chances of reaching the finals alive, but a third loss would put her in a very difficult position

Hazuki raises her hand to invite Jamie in. Jamie raises her hand even higher and taunts her, calling her "shorty." Hazuki stomps on her foot and puts her in a headlock. Jamie throws her into the ropes and then throws her onto the mat. Hazuki kicks out, and Jamie stomps on her head and delivers a series of middle kicks. She slams her into the corner and presses her foot into her face and throat. She also throws a soccer ball kick and scratches her face. Jamie tries to force a cover, but Hazuki kicks out at the count of one. Hazuki delivers a series of elbows, then pulls Jamie's hair and pushes her down before hitting a senton. Jamie kicks Hazuki as she comes flying in with a swan dive. Jamie slams her face into the mat, pulls her up, and hits a brainbuster. Jamie stomps on her face and then dashes forward. Hazuki dodges and hits a codebreaker, then corners Jamie and hits her face wash. Hazuki gets into a full nelson position. When Jamie held on, Hazuki slammed her into the corner and delivered an elbow attack. As Hazuki dashed forward, Jamie thrust out a knee and delivered a backbreaker, then a modified brainbuster. Five minutes had passed. Jamie countered the brainbuster with a DDT. Jamie countered a swan dive missile kick. However, immediately afterwards, Hazuki applied a face lock. Jamie escaped, but Hazuki hit a codebreaker from behind. She applied another face lock and tightened the hold. Jamie managed to escape somehow. Hazuki delivered a double kick and slammed Jamie forward, then an atomic bombs away. Jamie dodged and charged. Hazuki dodged that and delivered a Hazukistral. The referee counted to three, and Hazuki secured her third victory

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Utami Hayashishita <6 points>	6 minutes 44 seconds Blockbuster → Single Leg Crab Hold	Kimber Lee <2 points>

Utami Hayashishita suffered her first professional loss to Kagetsu in Yokohama on September 1st, ending her winning streak in the league matches, but she is still within striking distance of winning the championship. Her official match against Kimber Lee will be a crucial one for the big rookie as she looks to make a comeback. Hayashishita had her first encounter with foreign wrestlers in a six-person tag team match in Osaka on August 26th (daytime), and Kimber was among them, so she faced her with the awareness that it was a preliminary match. Hayashishita has the advantage in terms of physique, so if she can engage in a large-scale battle, she has a good chance of winning. However, the 5☆STAR GP is just beginning for Kimber as well. She has not yet fully shown her abilities, which makes her an all the more ominous presence. The foreign wrestlers participating in this series are mainly large wrestlers, but Kimber has a different track record. If she can unleash the power she cultivated in WWE (NXT), she even has the potential to easily pin Hayashishita. Kimber must have heard about Hayashishita's big rookie status. For that reason, she will undoubtedly consider this match to be very important. This day will likely be another test for Utami

The two shook hands and the match began. They locked up and Utami went for Kimber's arm. Kimber spun around and got it back, and Utami kicked her and got behind her. Kimber grabbed her neck and applied a headlock. Utami grabbed her leg and took her down, then applied a leglock. Kimber countered, stomping on one of her legs while twisting the other ankle, and Utami got back up and applied a headlock. Kimber broke free and delivered a high kick. Utami dodged and they glared at each other. Kimber lured Utami into rope work and delivered an arm whip followed by a lariat. Utami endured and Kimber delivered a series of lariats and a big boot. Kimber grabbed both of Utami's arms from behind and applied a modified surfboard stretch to her neck. Utami escaped, and Kimber delivered a series of stomps and slammed her into the corner. Utami was hit with a series of chops and turned to the corner. Kimber countered and applied a submission hold over the ropes. When they broke, Kimber kicked Utami in the back and taunted her, "Come on, new face!" Utami went for the cover but only got a two count. Utami went for an Argentine backbreaker but Kimber rolled her up. Utami kicked out and Kimber hit a low kick, then a high kick, a backspin kick, and another high kick. Utami kicked out and five minutes had passed. Kimber got behind Utami and stood her up. Utami tried to escape but Kimber grabbed her arm and hit a German suplex. Utami kicked out and Kimber charged at her. Utami threw her over her shoulder and then a major outer reaping throw. She hoisted Kimber into an Argentine backbreaker and threw her backward with a blockbuster. This got the three count and Utami won her first singles match against a foreigner, securing her third win in the league

Comment from Utami

"It was my first singles match against Kimber and my first match against a foreign wrestler, and I was able to win by my first ever three-count. I've won by tap-out before, but I realized that winning by three count is the best feeling. Kimber is an amazing wrestler from America, and I'm so happy that I was able to beat her and get the three count. I'm in good form now, so in tomorrow's debut match against Jungle Kyona, which ended in a draw, I want to get the three count and win this time. I'll do my best."

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Mayu Iwatani <6 points>	7 minutes 53 seconds Cross armlock	Nicole Savoy <6 points>

Mayu Iwatani started the tournament with consecutive losses, but breathed a sigh of relief when she brought her record back to even with two wins in the daytime and evening shows in Osaka on August 26th. However, this is where the real challenge begins. Her official match against Nicole Savoy is a fight she absolutely cannot lose if she wants to take a win-loss lead. However, her opponent, Nicole, is tied with Momo Watanabe for the top spot in the Blue Stars in terms of points. For that reason, it won't be an easy match. The two faced each other in America three years ago. Iwatani won that time, but Nicole captured the SHIMMER Championship in November of last year. Since then, she has continued to defend the title, including her first visit to Japan, and most of her opponents have experience in Stardom. For that reason, their past match is unlikely to be of much help. Nicole is known as the Queen of Suplexes and uses a wide variety of suplexes. The battle between her and Iwatani's Dragon Suplex will be the key point

They shook hands firmly as the opening bell rang. After a struggle for the back, Iwatani got a hold of Nicole's neck, but Nicole countered and slammed her to the ground from behind. Iwatani countered again and twisted Nicole's arm, but Nicole quickly retaliated. Iwatani went for a headlock and took the match to the ground. Nicole went for a head scissors, but Iwatani quickly escaped. From a collar-and-elbow tie-up, Nicole took the match to the ground and applied a headlock. Iwatani threw Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole delivered a shoulder tackle. After a struggle using the ropes, Iwatani landed an elbow attack. Nicole grabbed Iwatani's arm and slammed her forward, then went for an armbar and attempted an armbar. Iwatani escaped, but Nicole twisted her arm and took the match to the ground. Iwatani tried to turn, but Nicole didn't let go of her arm. Iwatani escaped, but Nicole attacked her arm again. Iwatani's feet reached the ropes. Nicole landed a series of kicks to Iwatani's arm and attempted an armbar. Iwatani quickly escaped to the ropes. Nicole puts Iwatani's arm on the top rope and applies a chokehold. Iwatani is thrown into the corner, dodges Nicole, and delivers an arm whip followed by a dropkick. Iwatani gets behind Nicole, but Nicole gets the back. Iwatani delivers a back kick followed by an elbow. Five minutes have passed with an exchange of elbows. Iwatani delivers a flurry of blows, then a thrust kick followed by a dropkick. Iwatani delivers a low dropkick and throws Nicole out of the ring, then attempts a plancha. However, Nicole catches her and slams her onto the apron. Back in the ring, she attempts a fisherman suplex. Iwatani counters, and Nicole delivers a double arm suplex. Iwatani counters, and Nicole attempts a submission hold. Nicole gets behind Iwatani, but Iwatani rolls her up repeatedly. The referee counts to three, and Iwatani secures a narrow victory

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Blue Stars Official League Match, 15-minute single fall match
Saki Kashima <4 points>	8 minutes 1 second rebirth	Momo Watanabe <6 points>

This is an official match between the White Belt Champion and the Goddess Champion. Momo Watanabe and Saki Kashima, who have just competed for each other's belts, will clash. Momo currently has a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, leading the Blue Stars. Her winning streak from the start of the tournament was broken, but she came back to win against Kelly Klein in Yokohama on September 1st, putting her two wins ahead. Kashima's record is the complete opposite of Momo's, but she did pin Momo directly in a tag team championship match, so the Wonder Champion cannot afford to be complacent. With an official match against Hazuki scheduled for the next day, this is a match that Momo will definitely want to get 2 points in. Also, this is a chance for Kashima to get revenge for her loss in the White Belt match. If she wins here, the path to becoming a contender for the Wonder Championship again will open up. For the sake of her future, this is a match that Kashima will want to get a result in

Kashima offers a handshake, but Momo refuses. As the gong sounds, Kashima attacks, going for a leg lock, then delivers a dropkick and hooks her right knee on the third rope. Momo dodges the charge and shouts "Don't mess with me!", delivering a front kick, cornering Kashima and stomping on her face. Kashima kicks out of the cover, but Momo delivers a soccer ball kick. She corners Kashima and stomps on her, then stomps on the back of her head. She follows up with a kick to the face and an elbow. Kashima charges forward, but Momo knocks her down with an elbow and stomps on her. Kashima is covered on one leg and lifts her shoulder. Momo goes for a middle kick, but Kashima grabs her and delivers a dragon screw. Kashima applies a leg lock, but Momo escapes to the ropes. Kashima hooks her knee on the ropes and charges. She pulls Momo up and gets into a double arm position. Momo resists, and Kashima kicks her knee before delivering a brainbuster. Kashima gets fired up and delivers a diving foot stomp from the corner. Momo dodges and delivers a middle kick to the corner. Kashima cuts in with a "Not on my watch!" and delivers a slap from the corner and a superplex Frankensteiner. Kashima pulls Momo up and attempts a Soumatou. Momo kicks out and Kashima goes for the My Emblem. Momo counters and lands a high kick and a series of dropkicks. She follows up with a back suplex and three Soumatou in a row, shouting "Don't get cocky!" Five minutes have passed. Momo attempts a B Driver but Kashima kicks out. Momo then goes for a body scissors sleeper hold. She pulls her up and attempts a Dragon. Kashima counters but only gets a two count. Kashima rolls up Momo as she charges. Kashima charges with a kick to the face but gets hit with a high kick. Momo does a Tequila Sunrise. She pulls her up and attempts a Peach Sunrise. Kashima counters and rolls her up but can't get the three count. Momo pulls Kashima up and delivers a high kick. Kashima dodges and rolls her up, and Momo can't kick out for the three count. Kashima secured their second win

◆5☆STAR GP2018 Red Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match
Hanatsuki <7 points>	15 minutes 00 seconds Time limit draw	Jungle Scream <7 points>

Kagetsu and Jungle Kyona, both tied for the top spot in the Red Stars with a 3-1 record, will face off in a one-on-one match. Of course, whoever wins this match will take sole possession of the top spot in the Red Stars. This match is also a showdown between the Red Belt Champion and the Artist of Stardom Champion. Kagetsu inflicted the first defeat on Hayashishita Utami, while Kyona, who drew with the big rookie in her debut match, will undoubtedly have special feelings about this match. Kyona will have a "revenge match" against Utami in an official match the following day. For that reason, her determination for this match will be immense. Who will seize the initiative in the 5☆STAR GP!?

The match began with cautious probing, then moved to the ground. Kagetsu took Kyoko's back and went for a neck lock, but Kyoko countered and went for an armbar. Kagetsu got on top and tried to cover, but Kyoko kicked out and broke. They returned to the ground from a hand-to-hand stance. Kagetsu went for a headlock, but Kyoko faked throwing her into the ropes and then locked in a headlock herself. Kagetsu tried to throw her into the ropes, but Kyoko continued to choke her with the headlock. Kagetsu threw her into the ropes, but Kyoko delivered a shoulder tackle. Kagetsu quickly got back up, and after a stare-down, she landed a series of middle kicks. Kyoko took her down with a shoulder tackle, and Kagetsu attacked her face. Kagetsu threw Kyoko out of the ring and the fight spilled outside. When they returned to the ring, she threw Kyoko into the ropes and sprayed her with water, spraying referee Murayama and her second JAN as well. Kagetsu cornered Kyoko and charged at her. Kyoko dodged, but Kagetsu threw her out of the ring and continued the fight outside. Kyoka, who was at a disadvantage, turned the tables and slammed Kagetsu into the audience. Kyoka lifted Kagetsu up the ramp and threw her into the audience. Back in the ring, Kyoka delivered a Canadian backbreaker. She put Kagetsu on the top rope and delivered a dropkick. She attempted another dropkick, but Kagetsu kicked out. Kyoka applied a swing sleeper hold and then choked her on the ground. Kagetsu escaped, but Kyoka charged at her. Kagetsu caught her and delivered a backflip. Kagetsu knocked Kyoka down with a middle kick, but Kyoka lifted her shoulder. Kagetsu delivered a brainbuster, followed by a high kick and an Ebisu Drop. She climbed to the corner, and Kyoka stood up and delivered a superplex. Both wrestlers were down after 10 minutes. Kyoka went for an elbow, and Kagetsu fought back. Kyoka countered Kagetsu's flurry of punches. Kagetsu spun around, and Kyoka pounced on her. Kagetsu kicked out, and Kyoka applied a figure-four neck lock. Three minutes remaining. Kagetsu successfully escaped. Kyoka hits Kagetsu with a spear lariat, then feigns throwing her into the corner before hitting another lariat. She climbs to the corner and hits a diving body press. Kagetsu kicks out, and Kyoka prepares for a hammer throw. Two minutes remaining. Kagetsu endures, but Kyoka slams her down like a powerbomb. Kagetsu kicks out and grabs Kyoka's arm. One minute remaining. Kyoka's feet reach in and she escapes. Kagetsu forcefully slams her onto the mat, but it's only a two count. Kagetsu hits a powerbomb and goes to the corner. She hits the Oedo Coaster, but the bell rings to end the match at the two count. Kagetsu grabs the referee, shouting, "You're kidding me!" The match ends in a time-limit draw, with both wrestlers earning one point each. Meanwhile, Oedo Tai and JAN are brawling in the ring. Kagetsu leaves with Oedo Tai

Screaming Woman: "We ended up with a draw in a situation where we absolutely had to win. But this is a league match. A draw gives you one point, right? I don't know if this one point will be a blessing or a curse, but it's definitely a point that's more valuable than zero. Thank you everyone for your support. It was a draw, and I didn't win today, but I didn't lose either, and since JAN is the only one in the ring right now, I'd like to end with JAN, but before that, there are two more league matches. Tomorrow is Utami. Utami, are you there? It hasn't even been a month since Utami's debut match ended in a draw, has it? And now a rematch has been decided. And it's in the form of the 5☆STAR GP. It's amazing, isn't it? To put it bluntly, she's an incredible rookie. But watching the 5☆STAR GP, I thought she's a threatening rookie who intimidates rather than amazes. Tomorrow, I'll do it before you do it to me. I'll break your waist with a scorpion deathlock. Be prepared."

The screaming woman offers a handshake, but Utami, who has climbed onto the apron, refuses and leaves the ring

Screaming Girl: "She's not cute at all! What's with that new girl? She's really not cute! What's wrong with her, seriously? Fine, I'll give it a go tomorrow. Right? I have a match against Natsuko at Korakuen Hall, so I hope you'll all look forward to that, and also, on September 30th, there will be a big match in my hometown of Nagoya, both day and night, so I'll be working hard towards that, and I hope you'll all support me and JAN. Now, this may not be a regular thing yet, but I'd like to end with a Jungle sing-along. I hope you'll all say Jungle Jungle. It's kind of like Hustle Hustle. Jungle Jungle today! Jungle Jungle tomorrow! Everyone together, Jungle Jungle!"

Scream's comment

"The 5☆STAR GP is entering its final stages, and from here on, every win or loss becomes incredibly important. It's my responsibility that I ended up with a draw and couldn't finish the match in 15 minutes, but on the other hand, I think it's also a testament to my skill that I didn't let him finish me off. Whether this one point will turn out to be a blessing or a curse, we won't know until after the final match, but in order to make the most of this point, I have two more matches to go, tomorrow and at Korakuen Hall, so I want to win those matches and go to the finals to become the champion of the 5☆STAR GP 2018."

--Tomorrow you'll have a rematch with Hayashishita

"At first, I was surprised by her as an amazing rookie, but now she's a force to be reckoned with within Stardom. In terms of the 5☆STAR GP, I think she's definitely become the eye of the storm. Considering that we drew, and looking at her record in the 5☆STAR GP, I really don't think she's just an ordinary rookie, so I want to strike before she strikes me. I'm going to try to break her waist with a scorpion deathlock tomorrow."

—Has your perception of them changed since you stood side-by-side at the press conference before your debut?

"Yes, having fought her once is a big deal. She's also been working hard. It might sound a little arrogant, but I've acknowledged that, and now I want to prepare my own strategy and fight her. If I do that, there's no way it will end in a draw. I'll definitely win tomorrow."

Comment from Kagetsu

"15 minutes, full time? What the heck was that? There's no way I can accept that. Wasn't the timing wrong? Wasn't the stopwatch running too fast? There's no way Lady Kagetsu would lose to a bastard like that or have it end in a draw, seriously. There's no way I can accept that. I don't know what he was saying, but he's got all the big words. And his face, his attitude... That's enough. Well, I guess I just have to accept the result of today's match, but I'm not satisfied, so let me have another match, one more time with him. And next time, I'll definitely settle the score."

—Did taking a brutal piledriver ignite your anger?

"...I suppose he might have been desperate, he might have been desperate, but that was a bit much. Well, he didn't exactly take Kagetsu-sama's head with that, so I think he should have just tried to win with his own technique. But that technique thing is irrelevant."