GOLD MAY 2019,
May 16th (Thursday)Korakuen Hall(Attendance: 783)
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◆3-Way Tag Team Battle , 15-minute single fall match |
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Andras Miyagi |
4 minutes 23 seconds |
Onozaki Reo ● |
| ○ Tora Natsuko |
Hinan |
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*The other pair isStarlight Kid&Hanan
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| DEATH Yama-san |
4 minutes 51 seconds, |
Iida Saya |
*The other person is Natsumi Sumire
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◆Tony Storm World Challenge 15-minute single fall match |
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| Tony Storm |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Kagetsu |
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger Group> |
16 minutes 49 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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Kimura Hana |
Iwatani Mayu |
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Jungle Scream |
Saki Kashima ● |
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| ○Small waves |
Nakano Tam |
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*The 18th champions, Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano, failed in their fifth title defense. Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami become the 19th champions
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◆World of Stardom Championship Match ( 30-minute time limit, one fall) |
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<Champion> |
8 minutes 59 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Bea Priestley |
Hazuki |
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*The 11th champion, Bea Priestley, successfully defended her title for the first time
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match ( 30-minute time limit, one fall) |
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<Challenger> |
12 minutes 57 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Arisa Hoshiki |
Watanabe Momo |
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*The 12th champion, Momo Watanabe, failed in her 14th title defense. Arisa Hoshiki becomes the 13th champion
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◆3-Way Tag Team Battle , 15-minute single fall match |
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Andras Miyagi |
4 minutes 23 seconds |
Onozaki Reo ● |
| ○ Tora Natsuko |
Hinan |
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*The other pair isStarlight Kid&Hanan
Originally, a gauntlet tag team match was scheduled, but due to Rina's absence, the card was changed. A three-way tag team match was set up with Starlight Kid & Hanan (STARS) vs. Onozaki Reo & Hina (Queen's Quest) vs. Andras Miyagi & Tora Natsuko (Oedo Tai)
The opposing team attacks Natsuko, cornering the Oedo Tai. The four teammates combine and send the Oedo Tai flying. The four non-Oedo Tai members engage in an elbow exchange in the ring. Hanan and Hinan simultaneously unleash their judo techniques. The sisters Hanan and Hinan face off one-on-one. Hinan attempts an armbar, but Hanan gains the upper hand. Hanan goes for an armbar, but Onozaki intervenes. Hanan delivers a foot stomp to Hinan's arm. Kid enters the ring, but Hinan pushes him down and hands him over to Onozaki. Onozaki corners Kid with a series of roll-ups. However, the two Oedo Tai members intervene. Hanan and Hinan eliminate the Oedo Tai. STARS launch a coordinated attack targeting Onozaki. Kid performs a 619, followed by Hanan's Osoto Gari. Kid performs a standing moonsault press. Kid, who had been cut off, dodged a dive from the corner and was hit with a spear by Natsuko. Andras delivered a thrust kick to Hanan. Onozaki landed an elbow attack, and Natsuko blocked a clothesline between her and Hinan with a spear. Andras slammed Natsuko down and delivered a diving body press. Onozaki was unable to kick out, and Natsuko won
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| DEATH Yama-san |
4 minutes 51 seconds, |
Iida Saya |
*The other person is Natsumi Sumire
Kaori Yoneyama's transformed persona, DEATH Yama-san, who appeared at the TCS-produced event in Shin-Kiba on May 6th, will make her first appearance at Korakuen Hall
。 English: Iida asks for a handshake in the center of the ring, DEATH Yamasan. responds with "Death!", while Natsu refuses, saying "I'm fine." DEATH Yamasan. appeals to all four sides, and Iida and Natsu begin their match in the ring. DEATH Yamasan. intervenes, and the three take turns exchanging elbows. Soon, Iida and Natsu deliver a series of elbows to DEATH Yamasan. They throw him into the ropes and land a double dropkick. Iida goes for a corner elbow, but Natsu rolls him up from behind. Iida complains to Natsu, who says, "It's a habit, sorry. Let's do it again." Iida goes for another corner attack, but Natsu betrays him and rolls him up again. Iida gets angry and attacks Natsu, but Natsu turns around and corners Iida. Natsu then puts Iida to the Bronco Buster. DEATH Yamasan. comes from behind. Natsu kicks DEATH Yamasan in the groin. DEATH Yamasan declares he's going for a brainbuster but is thrown in the opposite direction. Natsu corners DEATH Yamasan against the ropes and stomps on his face. Iida breaks up the pin and hits Natsu with a series of dropkicks followed by a body slam. DEATH Yamasan breaks up the pin with a senton. He attacks Iida, who slides in. He rolls up Natsu as well, but only gets a two count. Natsu hits both of them with neckbreakers. Natsu goes for a missile kick, but DEATH Yamasan and Iida grapple for the back, and when Natsu is dropped from the top rope, DEATH Yamasan rolls up Iida for the three count. DEATH Yamasan is victorious
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◆Tony Storm World Challenge 15-minute single fall match |
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| Tony Storm |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Kagetsu |
The one-on-one match between Toni Storm and Bea Priestley has been canceled, and Toni's opponent has been changed to Kagetsu. Toni and Kagetsu have both competed for the red belt in the past, and in their last singles match on June 9, 2018 in Yokohama, Kagetsu defeated Toni to win the red belt for the first time. However, Kagetsu lost the title she had held for nearly a year, relinquishing the red belt to Priestley. With a fresh start, Kagetsu will face former champion Toni. Toni is currently the NXT UK Women's Champion and reigns at the top of the main arena, having taken over the belt. Will a one-on-one match after about a year be decided in 15 minutes...?
The match begins with a test of strength in a lock-up, with Tony cornering Kagetsu against the ropes before a careful break. Kagetsu corners Tony again in a lock-up, but this time she breaks cleanly. Tony grabs Kagetsu's neck and takes her to the ground, but Kagetsu goes for her arm. Kagetsu reverses and applies a neck lock. Tony quickly reverses and applies a front neck lock. Tony is on top and gets the two count. Tony grabs Kagetsu's arm and squeezes. Kagetsu locks her arm and takes her to the ground. Tony breaks free and applies a front neck lock and takes her to the ground. Kagetsu applies a head scissors, but Tony breaks free. Kagetsu shakes hands and delivers a kick, taking her to the ground. Tony applies a head scissors. Kagetsu manages to escape just like Tony did. Tony asks for a handshake, and when Kagetsu accepts, he grabs her leg and takes her to the ground, applying a modified figure-four leglock. Kagetsu escapes, and Tony sends her out of the ring with a big boot. Tony immediately attempts a tope suicida. Kagetsu tries for a second one, but is stopped by a weapon. Kagetsu delivers a dropkick to Tony, who is hanging upside down, from below the ring. Kagetsu slams Tony into the audience. Andras and Natsuko of Oedo Tai distract referee Murayama. Kagetsu torments Tony outside the ring before bringing him back in. Kagetsu follows up with a missile kick, a corner elbow attack, and a corner dropkick. She then attempts a brainbuster and lifts Tony up, but Tony counters with a dragon sleeper. Kagetsu uses the corner to reverse and tighten the dragon sleeper. Tony reverses again and tightens the hold. Tony grabs Kagetsu's neck and they move to the ground. Kagetsu lifts her up and delivers a brainbuster. Tony gets up and delivers an elbow, but Kagetsu retaliates. 10 minutes have passed. Tony delivers a series of elbow smashes, Kagetsu replies with a back kick and a headbutt. Tony headbutts back. Kagetsu counters, and Tony prepares for a piledriver. Kagetsu reverses and goes for a chokeslam, but Tony delivers a German suplex. Kagetsu attempts an Ebisu Drop, but only gets a two count. Kagetsu applies a chicken wing armlock. Tony escapes, and Kagetsu goes for a chokeslam. Tony counters and charges, delivering a German suplex. Kagetsu kicks out at the last second with 3 minutes remaining. Tony resists Kagetsu's piledriver attempt and goes for a neck lock, then grabs both of Kagetsu's arms and bends upwards. 2 minutes remaining. Kagetsu reaches the ropes. Tony goes for a piledriver, but Kagetsu dodges his mist, which hits the referee. 1 minute remaining. Tony holds Kagetsu down, but the referee is absent. Tony sets Kagetsu up and dives. Kagetsu counters with mist and delivers an Ebisu Drop, then an Oedo Coaster with just a few minutes left. Tony kicks out, and Kagetsu prepares for a Death Valley Driver. The bell rings, but Kagetsu slams Tony with a Death Valley Bomb. The match ends in a time-limit draw
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger Group> |
16 minutes 49 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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Kimura Hana |
Iwatani Mayu |
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Jungle Scream |
Saki Kashima ● |
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| ○Small waves |
Nakano Tam |
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*The 18th champions, Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano, failed in their fifth title defense. Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami become the 19th champions
The Tokyo Cyber Squad, led by Hana Kimura and formed through the draft, will be challenging for the title for the first time. Hana will team up with Jungle Kyona and Konami to challenge the Artist of Stardom Champions, STARS. STARS, consisting of Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano, have successfully defended the title four times, tying the record for most defenses, and a win in this match would set a new record for most title defenses. However, Iwatani has been sidelined due to a knee injury and will be forced to compete in this match despite her injury. The question is how well Kashima and Nakano can compensate for Iwatani's handicap. TCS, riding a wave of momentum with the formation of their new unit, seems to have the advantage, but..
The moment Iwatani's call ended, TCS attacked, and the fight spilled outside the ring. Hana, who had attacked Iwatani, returned to the ring and continued her rough attacks. Hana slammed Iwatani's knee into the mat and tagged in Konami. Konami also kicked Iwatani's left knee. Konami then applied a chokehold to Iwatani's left knee. Kashima and Nakano tried to intervene, but Hana stopped them. Iwatani tried to charge forward but couldn't get up. Kyoka eliminated Kashima and Nakano and charged at Iwatani, who was caught in the ropes, while Konami also dove from the corner. Kyoka put Iwatani in a reverse figure-four leglock. Kashima applied submissions to Hana and Nakano to Konami, and Iwatani also caught Kyoka in a camel clutch. Iwatani asked to tag, but Kyoka pulled her leg. She then slammed Iwatani's knee into the mat. Five minutes had passed. Iwatani pushed Kyoka away and managed to reach her corner, handing the ball to Nakano. Nakano slips past Kyoka and Konami, then catches Konami and Hana and delivers a reverse DDT to the whole group. STARS simultaneously launch dropkicks. Nakano catches Kyoka, but Kyoka elbows her. Nakano retaliates, and they engage in an elbow exchange. Kyoka catches Nakano's kick and prepares for a powerbomb. Nakano breaks up and takes Kyoka's back, but Kyoka delivers a lariat from close range. Hana hits Nakano with a series of big boots. Hana goes for the cover, but Nakano kicks out. Hana delivers a side slam to Nakano. Nakano dodges a big boot and throws Hana into her corner before going for a back drop. Nakano attempts a cartwheel knee drop, but Hana counters. Hana dodges Nakano's spin kick and delivers a brainbuster. Iwatani and Kashima charge at Konami, dodging Konami's dropkick and delivering a double kick from both sides. 10 minutes have passed. Iwatani delivers a diving foot stomp to Konami from the second base. Iwatani goes for the cover but only gets a two count. Iwatani prepares for a German suplex on Konami. Konami counters with a dragon screw, a sliding kick, and a kneebar. Iwatani manages to reach the ropes. Konami attempts a German suplex but Kashima saves Iwatani. STARS unleashes a barrage of kicks on Konami. Iwatani declares she's going for the finish. Teaming up with Nakano, Iwatani delivers a German suplex. Konami kicks out and Iwatani climbs to the corner for a moonsault press. However, Konami dodges and hits a triangle lancer. Iwatani counters but Konami hits a stretch muffler. However, Iwatani's hands reach the ropes. Iwatani hits a counter thrust kick. Kashima hits Konami with a double arm suplex hold and a double arm facebuster. Kashima charges forward but Hana cuts her off and Konami rolls her up, then Kyoka hits a lariat. 15 minutes have passed. TCS attacks Kashima in a coordinated attack. Konami kicks Kashima in the head. When Kashima returned the hold, Konami went for a triangle. Kashima countered and tried to turn the tables, but it was cut off. Iwatani and Nakano delivered German suplexes from two directions. Kashima went for the My Emblem on Konami, but it was countered and Konami hit her with a Triangle Lancer. Kashima tapped out and Konami won, and the championship moved to TCS
Hana: "We, Tokyo Cyber Squad, TCS, have become champions. Are there any units that want to challenge TCS? Silence. Yes, yes, yes, yes, so this time, we, I, would like to nominate a unit. Their name is Kuso-so-kin' Motherfucker Oedo Tai. We want to crush any unit that gets in our way first. Also, I've been thinking recently, aren't they wearing a lot of camouflage? I thought so too! I thought so too, right? I mean, the ones Oedo Tai is wearing, aren't they more like crocodile print than camouflage? They're so lame and don't suit them at all. In the next Artist Title Match, we want to prove that we, TCS, are the ones who can pull off both the belt and camouflage."
Konami: "But before that, do you all know what's happening on May 26th?" Yes, Konami has a homecoming match coming up. There, she will have a singles match against Kagetsu, the "pet dog of Stardom." Even if Kagetsu's title match is canceled, a singles match between me and Kagetsu is bound to be interesting, right? If you want to see it, come to Fukuyama. Even in Fukuyama, my Triangle Lancer has a 100 percent chance of winning!
Kagetsu: Well, good luck. This is us, Tokyo Cyber Squad. Everyone is different, and everyone is good! That's Tokyo Cyber Squad, yes sir!
TCS comments
Konami: "We were able to wear the Artist's Belt as a trio. Well, I'd like to say that it's all thanks to my Triangle Answer with a 100% win rate... but I think these two helped me a lot in getting this belt. I think that's the value of this Artist's Belt. However, it's not about 'let's all get along and protect the belt together,' but rather each of us striving for strength and making this belt the most brilliant belt in Stardom. I think these two feel the same way, not just me. We want to work hard to aim higher and higher as individuals."
Kyoko: "Well, I thought STARS would relinquish this belt this time. But I was surprised by Mayu Iwatani's decision and determination to accept the challenge. I really felt it in the ring. However, I'm not happy about taking this belt from an injured wrestler. So, the three of us will wear it and defend it repeatedly to raise the value of this belt."
Hana: "Yay. Well, the Artist of Stardom belt is a belt that I have a lot of attachment to. It was the first title I held after coming to Stardom, and even when I was holding it, I had to give it up because I fractured my wrist. To be honest, I can understand how Iwatani and Mayu feel. But this time, we've taken advantage of the situation. I think it's easy for us to raise the value of this belt from here on out. For now, I'm thinking of having the two of them help me crush the shitty fucking motherfucker vomit squad, which I personally don't like. I think the belt and the camouflage suit us TCS best, so yes."
Screaming woman: "Basically, it means you just don't like it."
Hana: "Okay, next up! The Oedo Squad... the Great Vomit Squad! Let's crush them! Everyone's different, and that's okay! That's what's important..."
Hana, Kyoko, and Konami: "Tokyo Cyber Squad, yes sir!"
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◆World of Stardom Championship Match ( 30-minute time limit, one fall) |
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<Champion> |
8 minutes 59 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Bea Priestley |
Hazuki |
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*The 11th champion, Bea Priestley, successfully defended her title for the first time
Originally, a singles match between Toni Storm and Bea Priestley was scheduled, but due to a change in the card, a singles match between Priestley and Hazuki will now take place. This match is a rematch of the first round of the Cinderella Tournament on April 29th. In the tournament, Priestley, the runner-up from the previous year, suffered a surprising first-round defeat by OTR. However, Priestley broke Kagetsu's reign at Shin-Kiba on May 4th and won the Red Belt for the first time. This "Cinderella Rematch" gives Hazuki an opportunity to get revenge. Furthermore, at the press conference, Hazuki requested that this match be made into a title match, and the champion accepted, meaning the Red Belt will also be on the line. This will be Priestley's first title defense, and for Hazuki, who is also the High Speed Champion, it will be her second Red Belt challenge since challenging Kagetsu at Osaka on January 27th this year
Hazuki charges with a big boot, sending Prestley out of the ring, then delivers a high-speed tope. Hazuki follows up with a swan dive missile kick, another big boot, and a vertical drop brainbuster. When Prestley kicks out, Hazuki slams him forward and sends him to the corner. Prestley kicks him up from below, climbs to the corner, and delivers a curb stomp to his back. Hazuki attempts a magistral, but Prestley blocks it with a knee. Both men are down and grapple, exchanging elbows. After an elbow exchange, Prestley lands a flurry of blows. They exchange running blows, and Prestley counters with a knee attack. Hazuki is forced to the outside. Prestley "drops" him from the corner with a tope con hilo. Back in the ring, he delivers a running dropkick, a running knee attack, a back drop, and a modified face lock. Hazuki escapes, and five minutes have passed. Prestley picks Hazuki up and puts him on the corner, then turns him upside down and delivers a kick. Hazuki attempts a piggyback ride but counters by grabbing Priestley's hair and launching a fierce hair whip attack. She follows up with a face wash and a double kick. Priestley dodges and delivers a back drop. Priestley then goes for a knee attack followed by a modified back drop hold. Hazuki kicks out but is down. Priestley attempts a piggyback ride but Hazuki executes a Magistral. Priestley kicks out and then kicks her in the side of the head. Hazuki is down, and Priestley follows up with a Curb Stomp and a Queen's Landing. The referee counts to three, and the champion successfully defends her title
Hazuki
"No, Hazuki doesn't want the red belt that Bea Priestley has. I wish she'd let me have the white belt soon. I've been saying that all along. As long as she has the red belt, I don't want it. At first, I thought it would be nice if I could get it if I was lucky, but as I continued the matches, my feelings changed. Hazuki is only going to aim for the white belt."
—So you've changed your mind?
"I thought it would be nice to get the red belt as revenge for Kagetsu, but it turns out what Hazuki really wants isn't the red belt, but the white belt."
—Does that mean Bea wasn't a champion worthy of the red belt?
"Hmm, I don't know. But I don't think Hazuki is particularly worthy of being the red belt champion."
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match ( 30-minute time limit, one fall) |
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<Challenger> |
12 minutes 57 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Arisa Hoshiki |
Watanabe Momo |
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*The 12th champion, Momo Watanabe, failed in her 14th title defense. Arisa Hoshiki becomes the 13th champion
Arisa Hoshiki, winner of this year's Cinderella Tournament, will challenge last year's champion, Momo Watanabe, for the white belt. This will be Hoshiki's first title match in singles since her return. It will also be Hoshiki's first challenge for the white belt since her match against the inaugural champion, Yuzuki Aikawa, on December 23, 2011 in Osaka. If she wins the belt here, it will be her first title win since her debut. On the other hand, Momo has defended the white belt 13 consecutive times since defeating Io Shirai at Korakuen Hall a year ago. If she defeats Hoshiki here and successfully defends the belt, she will tie Io's record of 14 defenses for the red belt, set two years ago, and will be just one defense away from the record for most defenses of a Stardom-managed title, which is 15 defenses for the SWA World Championship. Momo and Hoshiki faced each other for the Goddess of Mercy Championship on February 17 at Korakuen Hall this year, where Momo defeated Hoshiki directly, but what will happen in a singles match?
The match begins with a kicking threat, and Momo catches Hoshiki's kicking leg. Hoshiki tries to counter, but Momo applies an Indian Deathlock. Momo then applies a headlock, but Hoshiki counters with a front necklock. Momo gets on top and applies another front necklock. After an exchange of counters, Momo applies another front necklock. Hoshiki tries to counter, but Momo goes for an Achilles lock. Hoshiki tries to escape, but Momo won't allow it. Momo knocks Hoshiki down with a middle kick and then a soccer ball kick. Hoshiki retaliates, and Momo lands a series of middle kicks. Hoshiki charges forward, but Momo lands a middle kick. As Momo charges, Hoshiki lands a missile kick. Momo retaliates, and they exchange middle kicks. They throw each other into the corner, and Momo lands a missile kick. Hoshiki goes outside the ring, and Momo lands a running kick from the apron. Hoshiki lands a double knee attack and a neckbreaker. She also lands a kick from the corner, but it's only a two count. Hoshiki lifts her up and slams her forward. As Hoshiki climbs to the corner, Momo catches up and they exchange elbows. Momo lands a slap and then a superplex. Hoshiki throws a middle kick and Momo retaliates. Both exchange high kicks and Momo lands a kick to the side of the head followed by a Soumatou. Hoshiki counters and Momo lands a B-Driver. She then lands another Soumatou from the corner. Hoshiki counters and goes for a chicken wing face lock. 10 minutes have passed. Hoshiki tries to escape and Hoshiki hits her with a Tequila Sunrise. She gets Hoshiki up and goes for a Peach Sunrise. Hoshiki counters and rolls her up. Hoshiki stops Momo's charge and slams her forward for an AMADAS. Momo counters and hits a Brazilian kick. Momo dodges and hits a Dragon. She goes for a Peach Sunrise but Hoshiki's foot hits the ropes. Momo charges and Hoshiki counters with a double kick followed by a Brazilian kick. Momo was unable to return the title, and the championship changed hands, with Hoshiki becoming the white belt champion
Hoshiki: "Good evening everyone at Korakuen! Good evening! Yes, thank you very much. I was able to take the white belt! Well, I lost to Yuzupon once in the year the promotion was founded, and I still had revenge to go on, and also when I challenged Momo-chan for the Goddess belt, I was really frustrated. So I was determined to win the Cinderella tournament and challenge for this white belt. Well, I don't know what to say, but I think this is something I earned myself. One thing I can say is that Momo-chan was incredibly strong. I'm happy that I was able to fight her like this. But I'm not satisfied here. I'll use this as a starting point and climb to the next step! Everyone, it's the Reiwa era now, isn't it? I'm so happy that I was able to take this white belt in the Reiwa era. I will continue to do my best. Um, sorry I can't wrap things up properly... I really want to say that I'm overwhelmed with emotion. So, I'd like to wrap things up now, is that okay? Everyone today! Stardom members, please come up to the ring."
Oedo Tai, TCS, and STARS enter the ring. Hazuki lunges forward, and Hazuki and Hoshiki glare at each other, grabbing each other's hair. Kagetsu pulls them apart. Hoshiki: "Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We Are STARDOM!"
Hoshiki's comment
"Thank you very much. This is incredible. I...I took the belt. I'm still not calm down. Fighting against Momo-chan, having my first singles match, I really felt the strength of someone who has defended the belt for a whole year. But I think I say this every time, but there's always something to come. I think this is just the beginning. So just because I've taken the belt doesn't mean it's over. I want to take the baton from Momo-chan, who has held the white belt for generations and has the most title defenses for a year, and make it my era. It was truly amazing. I will cherish this title and defend it carefully."
--Hazuki came over to me after the match
"I guess she just wants to fight. Well, grabbing someone's hair is probably just a way of greeting them, I think. There are lots of people she wants to fight. I'd be happy if I could fight Hazuki one day while defending my title. I want to fight her. There are still so many more."
—What was the reason for winning today's match?
"I really wanted to stop her with a chicken wing... I actually wanted to stop her with a chicken wing, but she hit me hard. For a moment I almost lost consciousness and thought I was in trouble. I knew I was in trouble if she landed a Peach Sunrise, so I was careful about that. Also, I think I'll be fighting a lot of singles matches from now on, but I have a promise with Mayu-chan. First of all, before the complete revival of Joshi-AMA, I want to properly defend this belt and achieve results so that I can help revive Joshi-AMA."