Grow up Stars 2019,
March 24th (Sun),Shinkiba 1stRING(Attendance: 303)
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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| Kagetsu |
6 minutes 42 seconds |
Hannan |
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◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 15-minute time limit, one fall. |
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○Starlight Kid |
5 minutes 33 seconds |
Rinan |
| Zaiya Brookside |
Himan ● |
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*The other pair isKaori Yoneyama & Reo Onozaki
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◆Queen's Quest vs JAN 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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○Utami Hayashishita |
10 minutes 45 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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Tora Natsuko |
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| AZM |
Saya Iida● |
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◆Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 2 seconds |
Hazuki |
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○ Viper |
Andras Miyagi |
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| Bea Priestley |
Summer Violet ● |
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion group> |
9 minutes 56 seconds |
<Challenger Group> |
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○ Mayu Iwatani |
Kimura Hana |
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Kashima Saki |
Goja Kong |
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| Nakano Tam |
Level Kel● |
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*The 18th champion team, Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano, successfully defended their titles for the fourth time
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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| Kagetsu |
6 minutes 42 seconds |
Hannan |
In the opening match, World of Stardom Champion Kagetsu will take on Hanan. Hanan will want to have a match that will be remembered in the near future, to see how much of an impact she can leave on the red belt champion
When Kagetsu was called, she showed off the belt in front of Hanan. Hanan held out both hands and said, "Please," but Kagetsu refused. As the gong sounded, Hanan delivered a dropkick and a series of elbows. When she tried to throw Kagetsu into the ropes, Kagetsu turned around, but Hanan unleashed a series of dropkicks. Kagetsu endured and delivered a dropkick that sent Hanan flying. Kagetsu said, "Take another one," and delivered another dropkick. Kagetsu delivered an elbow to Hanan's head and then applied a chin lock. After being warned about eye gouging, she released it and rubbed her eyes against the top rope. She threw Hanan into the ropes and sprayed water at her seconds, STARS. Hanan attacked her from behind, but Kagetsu immediately retaliated. Hanan threw Kagetsu as she charged. Kagetsu countered, and Hanan shouted, "Your judo is pathetic," and threw her into the ropes. Hanan delivered a dropkick and then unleashed a series of angry judo moves. As she went for a triangle choke, Kagetsu lifted her up. However, Hanan did not release the triangle choke and transitioned into an armbar. When Kagetsu escaped, Hanan dove from the corner. She grabbed Kagetsu's arm again and tightened the choke. When Kagetsu escaped, Hanan delivered a dropkick to the back and a double wrist arm drag. Five minutes had passed. Kagetsu attempted a backflip and pinned Hanan, but Hanan countered. Kagetsu hit a middle kick followed by a brainbuster. Hanan countered, and Kagetsu signaled her finish. She tried to pull her up and lift her, but Hanan continued to roll her up, putting Kagetsu on the defensive. When Hanan charged, Kagetsu caught her and applied an armbar. Hanan gave up and Kagetsu won
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◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 15-minute time limit, one fall. |
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○Starlight Kid |
5 minutes 33 seconds |
Rinan |
| Zaiya Brookside |
Himan ● |
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*The other pair isKaori Yoneyama & Reo Onozaki
A three-way match featuring Starlight Kid & Zaiya Brookside, JAN's Kaori Yoneyama & Reo Onozaki, and twin sisters Rina & Hina
As the third team members shook hands, JAN shouted "Jungle!" to get everyone fired up. The match started with Zaiya, Onozaki, and Hinami as the starters. The match began with rope work and grappling exchanges. When Kid, Yoneyama, and Rina came out, Rina rolled up Yoneyama from behind. Yoneyama was cornered and became the victim of a series of corner attacks. Kid and Zaiya hit Yoneyama with a dropkick from both sides. Kid and Zaiya, the twin sisters, struck a pose to promote STARS. Kid put Yoneyama in an Indian deathlock. Each time the person who applied the hold received an elbow from their opponent, damage accumulated on Yoneyama. Kid dropped kicks on Rina and Onozaki. Zaiya hit Rina with a monkey flip. She then hit both Onozaki and Zaiya with a face crusher. Hinami went for Zaiya but was hit with a neckbreaker. Kid attempted a dropkick, but Onozaki dodged it and teamed up with Yoneyama. Onozaki used Yoneyama as a springboard to attack Kid with a dropkick. Onozaki called Yoneyama over and charged at Kid, but Kid dodged and they bumped into each other. The sisters performed a series of outer leg sweeps and then attempted a brainbuster on Kid. Kid dodged it, but Hinami applied a Gedo Clutch. Zaiya hit the sisters with a diving crossbody. Kid hit Hinami with a neck screw followed by a moonsault press. The referee counted to three, giving Kid's team the victory
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◆Queen's Quest vs JAN 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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○Utami Hayashishita |
10 minutes 45 seconds |
Jungle Scream |
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Tora Natsuko |
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| AZM |
Saya Iida● |
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Queen's Quest, consisting of Utami Hayashishita, Konami, and AZM, will face off against JAN, consisting of Jungle Kyona, Natsuko Tora, and Saya Iida, in a six-woman tag team match. This match is not to be missed not only for the clash between Utami and Kyona, but also for the unit rivalry
AZM orders, "Stay back, fatty!" Three members of JAN stand in their way, but it is Iida who steps forward. Iida and AZM start the match by exchanging blows while comparing their heights. Iida lands a series of elbows and throws AZM into the ropes. Iida dodges AZM's kick and rolls her up for a pin. After an exchange of pins, Iida lands a dropkick. JAN attacks AZM as a trio. Natsuko and Kyoka follow up with a body press, and Kyoka lifts all of them up for a body press. However, Iida is caught and taken to the corner. Utami tags in and applies a camel clutch, and Momo and AZM land kicks. Utami helps Iida up and takes her back to her corner. AZM throws her into the corner and delivers a running dropkick. She slams her down with a body slam and then drops a foot stomp. Konami enters and kicks Iida's right arm. Iida goes for a pin after a soccer ball kick, but Konami kicks out. Iida elbows Konami. Konami throws Iida into the ropes, but Iida dodges and lands a series of dropkicks to the knee. Natsuko shoulder tackles Konami, then hoists AZM and slams her into Utami, delivering a series of corner attacks to all of QQ by herself. Natsuko dodges a clothesline and spears Konami and Utami. Kyoka and Konami exchange strikes. Kyoka charges, but Konami locks her in an armbar. Konami transitions to an armbar and then a front neck lock. Kyoka lifts her up and throws her with a brainbuster. Five minutes have passed. Konami hangs onto Kyoka's charge and locks in an armbar. Konami lands a dropkick to Kyoka's head. Utami tags in and drops a dropkick on Kyoka. Kyoka kicks back, and Utami lands a series of elbows. Utami charges, but Kyoka counters with an elbow. Natsuko is called in for a double spear attack. They both lift Utami up, but she counters. Utami and Kyona exchange lariats. Utami goes for the cover, but Kyona kicks out. Kyona counters with a spinning lariat that hits Utami. Iida delivers a flurry of dropkicks to Utami. When Utami retaliates, Iida follows up with a flurry of elbows. Utami counters with a dropkick. Iida returns the favor with a dropkick. As Iida charges, AZM delivers a dropkick. Utami attempts an STO on Iida, but Iida raises her shoulder. Utami goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Natsuko breaks it up. Iida and Kyona corner Utami and deliver a spear attack, Natsuko delivers a spear, and Iida delivers a dropkick. When Utami retaliates, Iida delivers a series of elbows followed by a dropkick. Utami tries to stop her, but Iida hits a small package. As Iida went for a reverse pin, Kyoka assisted with a lariat. Utami countered, and Iida pinned her with a bridge. AZM broke up the pin, and a brawl ensued. AZM pulled Iida up and the trio delivered a dropkick. Utami announced the finish, but Iida rolled her up. QQ separated JAN, and 10 minutes had passed. Utami hit Iida with an Argentine backbreaker. Iida tapped out, and Queen's Quest defeated JAN
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◆Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 2 seconds |
Hazuki |
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○ Viper |
Andras Miyagi |
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| Bea Priestley |
Summer Violet ● |
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Queen's Quest will be appearing in a six-woman tag team match for the second consecutive time. Currently, Watanabe Momo and Hayashishita Utami of QQ are the Goddesses of Stardom Champions, but this time they will split into two teams, each taking on the role of team leader. Utami will lead Konami and AZM, while Momo, who is also the Wonder of Stardom Champion, will team up with QQ's foreign wrestlers Viper and Bea Priestley. Opposing them will be Oedo Tai, with their lineup consisting of Hazuki, Andras Miyagi, and Natsu Sumire. This match is also a preview of the White Belt match between Momo and Andras. In the Goddesses Championship match in Osaka on March 21, Momo and Utami defeated Andras and Natsu to successfully defend their title, but their performance in a singles match remains unknown. It will be interesting to see what kind of tactics Momo and Andras will employ leading up to the Korakuen Hall match on March 28
The Oedo Tai team danced in the ring, including manager Nao Yamaguchi, whose last appearance at Korakuen Hall on March 28th will be her last. Momo and Andras faced off first. They cautiously felt each other out and locked up. Andras went for a headlock, but Momo countered with a necklock. Andras got behind Momo, but Momo countered again. After a struggle for the back, Momo went for a headlock. Andras threw Momo into the ropes, and Momo delivered a dropkick. The Oedo Tai team jumped in and unleashed a barrage of stomps on Momo. Andras took some time in the air before delivering a body slam. Hazuki delivered a series of stomps and a face wash to Momo. Natsu delivered a series of knees, drove Momo into the corner, and hit her with a series of elbows and a Bronco Buster. Then Viper came in from behind and hit her with a body slam. She managed to break it up, but Momo was in agony. Hazuki delivered a body slam to Momo. Andras entered with quick tag work and taunted Momo with a slap. Momo went on the offensive with a series of elbows. As Momo dashes forward, Hazuki intervenes, and the Oedo Tai team launches a coordinated attack. Hazuki and Momo exchange elbows. Hazuki locks Momo in a full nelson and charges forward. Momo counters with a dropkick and tags in Priestley. Priestley drops a dropkick on Hazuki. Five minutes have passed. The Oedo Tai team enters, but Viper hits them all with a crossbody. QQ corners the Oedo Tai team and unleashes a series of corner attacks. Viper finishes them off with a cannonball. Priestley then hits Hazuki with a PK in the center of the ring. Priestley attempts a Japanese Ocean after a back drop, but Hazuki dodges and rolls him up. Momo enters, and Hazuki hits a Codebreaker. Momo and Andras engage in a rope-work battle. Andras drops a dropkick, lifts Momo up, and crashes her into the corner. The Oedo Tai team corners Momo and delivers a series of corner attacks before bringing her to the center and unleashing a barrage of kicks from all of them at once. Andras manages to grab Momo, but she manages to counter. However, Andras gets into a Tombstone Piledriver position. Momo counters with a high kick and a back suplex. Momo does a diving Soumatou from the corner, but Hazuki makes the save. Momo gets into a Tequila position on Andras. Natsu makes the save and tags in Andras. Natsu hits Momo with a big boot. Viper hits Natsu with a body attack. She catches Natsu's cross body and hits a senton and another body attack. Natsu kicks out and Viper charges in. Natsu tries to roll up but Viper blocks it. Yamaguchi interferes and hits an Axe Bomber, creating a brawl. Viper and Priestley grab Natsu and attack, and Viper hits a senton followed by a Michinoku Drive. The referee counts to three, and QQ defeats Oedo Tai
Momo: "This time it wasn't an individual victory, but Queen's Quest has been winning all along. Remember this, you: Korakuen Hall, the white belt title match. I'm going to take you down in this ring with the Peach Sunrise. Be prepared."
Andras: "Hoo hoo hoo"
Andras puts down the microphone
Momo: "So it's so scary I can't even say anything. Well, I'm looking forward to it, thank you in advance."
QQ's comments
Momo: "Viper won this match, but as a unit, we believe we are superior to Oedo Tai. I'm really looking forward to the next singles match against Andras at Korakuen Hall, the Wonder of Stardom title match, since I've never had a singles match against her before."
Viper: "Today was a victory for the team. I want Momo to do her best in the title match at Coraquen Hall. I'm sure Momo will win. Queen's Quest is a unit made for Momo."
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion group> |
9 minutes 56 seconds |
<Challenger Group> |
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○ Mayu Iwatani |
Kimura Hana |
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Kashima Saki |
Goja Kong |
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| Nakano Tam |
Level Kel● |
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*The 18th champion team, Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano, successfully defended their titles for the fourth time
The main event is the Artist of Stardom Championship match. The STARS team of Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano will face the challenge of the multinational team of Hana Kimura, Goja Kong, and Rebel Kel. Iwatani's team won the title on September 30 in Nagoya, defeating Jungle Kyona, Natsuko Tora, and Kaori Yoneyama. For Nakano in particular, this is her sixth championship belt in Stardom, and her seventh overall since her debut, and her first ever. She is very attached to the title and is determined to set the record for most title defenses. The record for this title is four defenses, set in 2014 by the "Tawashi's" team of Hiroyo Matsumoto, Miho Wakizawa, and Mayu Iwatani. Although it is a difficult title to maintain a long reign, Iwatani's team is just one defense away from tying the record. Their opponents are the multinational team led by Hana. This is the first time these three have teamed up, but Goja and Rebel teamed up in Osaka (daytime) on March 21. Goja has the red belt coming up at Korakuen Hall on March 28th, and Rebel has a challenge for Hayashi's SWA World Championship coming up, so it's likely they'll come at them with great enthusiasm. The champions will need to be extremely careful
The champions approach, but the challengers refuse to shake hands. Iwatani's team tries to attack but retreats to the ramp. Hana shouts "Come on!" and stands defiantly with Goja and Rebel. STARS enters the ring and sends the multinational team out of the ring with a dropkick. The fight continues outside the ring, with Hana kicking Nakano down the stairs. Hana brings Kashima back into the ring and delivers a series of stomps, stomping on her face and driving her to the ropes. Goja delivers a hip attack to Kashima in the corner. Rebel stomps on both of her shoulders and shakes her. She throws her with a hair whip and tags in Hana. Hana also delivers a series of hair whips. She slams Kashima with a body slam and covers her with one leg. Hana and Rebel deliver a flurry of stomps to Kashima in their corner. Rebel hits Kashima with a backbreaker. STARS tries to break it up, but Hana and Goja stop them and deliver a Campana. Hana delivers a series of kicks to Kashima. Kashima passes the hurricanrana to Nakano. Nakano delivers a knee attack to Hana. Hana corners Nakano, but Nakano cuts her off. However, Level intervenes and delivers a lariat to Nakano. Nakano dodges and performs a thrust kick with Iwatani. Nakano delivers a DDT to Hana and Level. Five minutes have passed. Nakano does a cartwheel double knee to Hana. Hana counters with a dropkick. Goja pulls Nakano up. Nakano delivers a series of kicks with both hands, but they have no effect on Goja, and she is pushed back. Kashima enters and delivers a dropkick. Goja catches her and slams her into the corner. Goja charges in for a corner attack, but Kashima dodges and delivers a dropkick. She tries to throw Goja into the ropes, but Goja resists. Kashima uses the ropes to arm whip Goja. Iwatani declares that she will take Goja's back and throw her. However, Goja blocks her and delivers an elbow. The multinational team traps Iwatani in the corner, and Hana delivers a big boot. Goja delivers a body attack. Level hits a Falcon Arrow. STARS delivers a series of kicks to Level as a trio. Level retaliates, then Nakano hits a diving double knee drop, Kashima a diving foot stomp, and Iwatani a frog splash. Goja tries to break up but is dodged and hit by a friendly. STARS throws Goja into the ropes, causing him and Hana to hit each other. Iwatani jumps on Level and tries to roll him up. Level lifts her up, but Iwatani rolls her up with a hurricanrana. The referee counts to three, and Iwatani's team successfully defends their title
Goja: "Hello! In the next match, a title match, I'm going to defeat Kagetsu at the Coraquen Hall! Kagetsu!"
Kagetsu enters the ring. Goja pushes Kagetsu aside and leaves
Kagetsu: "Goja, you've really done it. Thanks to you, my condition improved more than I expected in today's warm-up match. Hey Goja Kong, I'm going to paint your face with Mexican colors using Kagetsu's technique. And you've never seen it before, have you? I'm going to throw you around. Well, just for four more days, just for four more days you can act like you're the strongest, you idiot!"
Iwatani: "Good evening everyone in Shin-Kiba! Today, STARS, Tam-chan and Saki-chan, successfully defended their titles for the fourth time! Amazing. We've now tied the record for most title defenses. Next, we want to break that record and become the strongest trio in Stardom history. Before that, at Korakuen Hall, Tora Natsuko defended the WOH title. This officially sets up a title match against Natsuko. However, if by any chance I were to lose to Natsuko at Korakuen, Natsuko would have to perform at Madison Square Garden. As the WOH champion, I cannot allow that, and I also want to stand on the Madison Square Garden stage and defend my title with a Dragon Suplex, so Natsuko, I will not lose to you. I will not give you this belt. I will not let you seize the World Dream. I just said something in English, so say 'Oh.' Thank you. So, please come to Korakuen Hall."
Natsuko: "Please."
Nakano: "They've been talking about a world dream, but I'm going to break the next artist's title defense record, and together with these three, we'll create a Superstardom dream! Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We are STARDOM!"
Comment from Iwatani Gumi
Nakano: "I've tied the record for most title defenses with four."
Iwatani: "He was just too tough of an opponent. At first, I was a little, just a little scared. That's right. But we had a strategy meeting. There was no way we could win in terms of power, so we had a strategy meeting about how to outmaneuver him and attack him suddenly, but we were kind of defeated, or rather, I got a little scared."
Nakano: "But because we didn't give up until the very end, Mayu and Saki helped each other, and I helped them too, and the three of us came very close to breaking the record. Thank you."
Kashima: "We always help each other out and defend each other, but this time I was helped even more than usual, and when I thought I was in trouble, my body moved on its own, and now I really feel that we won this together as a team of three."
Nakano: "The three of us...it would take a long time to explain...but one of the reasons I truly found pro wrestling fun was because I joined STARS and was able to win the belts with Mayu and Saki. I want to become an important and special wrestler for this belt, and I definitely want to break the defense record one more time. I'm overwhelmed with emotion (tears and laughter)."
Iwatani: "It's been a while since I've seen Tamu-chan cry. She used to be a crybaby back in the day."
Nakano: "I don't cry much these days."
Iwatani: "But this belt holds such sentimental value for us, and although we don't know who will challenge us next, we want to break the record and become the strongest trio in Stardom history. We look forward to your continued support."
--Iwatani has a match against Tora Natsuko coming up
Iwatani: "Yes, that's right. I'm really happy to be able to defend the belt at Korakuen Hall, but honestly, whether I have this belt or not will greatly change my life, or rather, my life as a professional wrestler, so I want to properly defend the belt at Korakuen Hall, stand on the best stage at Madison Square Garden, and make a full comeback to the two-stage dragon suplex, and the regular dragon suplex... hehe, I shouldn't say regular dragon suplex, but I want to make a full comeback to the dragon suplex."