Saki Kashima's homecoming event,
June 23rd (Sunday), Kunibiki Messe, Shimane (Attendance: 415 people = Sold out).
Match Results
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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| Zaiya Brookside |
5 minutes 12 seconds |
Iida Saya |
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| Summer violets |
5 minutes 55 seconds |
Reo Onozaki |
*The other person is DEATH Yama-san
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◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match |
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Tony Storm |
9 minutes 3 seconds |
Bobby Tyler |
| ○Hoshiki Arisa |
Zoe Lucas |
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◆Queens Quest vs. Oedo Tai: 8-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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○ Kagetsu |
13 minutes 40 seconds |
Bea Priestley |
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Hazuki |
Watanabe Momo |
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Andras Miyagi |
Utami Hayashishita |
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| Tora Natsuko |
AZM● |
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger Group> |
16 minutes 42 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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Iwatani Mayu |
Kimura Hana |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Jungle Scream |
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| Nakano Tam |
Small wave● |
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*The 19th champion team, Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami, failed in their second title defense. Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano become the 20th champions
Match Details Report
Saki Kashima's greeting
"Hello everyone. Thank you so much for coming in such large numbers."
--Please tell me about some delicious foods from Shimane
"Delicious food? When you think of Shimane, you think of seafood. Seafood and Izumo soba noodles. But I can't eat seafood, and I'm allergic to soba. So I don't really know what it tastes like, but I'm sure it's delicious. So everyone, please, please try Izumo soba and seafood before you leave!"
—You've been going back to Shimane quite a bit (for business) until today. Did you do well?
"We were truly able to hold this tournament thanks to all of you who came. Thank you so much."
--What are your aspirations?
"Today, I've been given the opportunity to compete in a title match with the belt on the line, so I will definitely win the belt and show it to everyone who came today. Now, let's begin the Saki Kashima Homecoming Commemorative Tournament!"
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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| Zaiya Brookside |
5 minutes 12 seconds |
Iida Saya |
The first match of Saki Kashima's homecoming show will be a singles match between Zaiya Brookside and Saya Iida. It will be interesting to see how well Iida can showcase her strengths in a one-on-one match against a foreigner. The European clutch vs. Iidabashi roll-up battle is also something to watch out for
The two men shook hands and the match began. After a lock-up, Zaiya pushed Iida into the corner for a break. Zaiya then applied a headlock to Iida and moved the match to the ground. Iida countered with a head scissors, but Zaiya escaped with a handstand. After a struggle for an arm hold, Zaiya drove Iida into the corner and delivered a series of elbows followed by a monkey flip. Iida kicked out, and Zaiya applied a leg lock. Iida escaped, and Zaiya delivered a soccer ball kick. Iida responded with a series of elbows and dropkicks. Zaiya kicked out, and Iida responded with a dropkick and a reverse Boston crab. Zaiya escaped and returned the favor with a series of elbows and a dropkick. He then attempted a double knee attack in the corner, but Iida kicked out. Zaiya went for a brainbuster, but Iida countered with a small package. Iida was countered and went for a series of pins before going for the Iidabashi. However, Zaiya lifted his shoulder. Iida delivered a series of elbows and charged, but Zaiya hit a high kick. Zaiya covered Iida after executing a Codebreaker, but Iida couldn't kick out and the referee counted to three
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| Summer violets |
5 minutes 55 seconds |
Reo Onozaki |
*The other person is DEATH Yama-san
Natsu Sumire, DEATH Yama-san, and Onozaki Reo will face off in a 3-Way Match. This match also features Natsu representing Oedo Tai, DEATH Yama-san representing Tokyo Cyber Squad, and Onozaki representing Queen's Quest. Who will bring victory to their unit, as well as to the individual?
The three locked up, but quickly broke. Deathyama appealed, "Let's do this DE-TH!", and Natsu and Onozaki threw him into the ropes. However, Natsu betrayed him and teamed up with Deathyama, striking a pose and shouting "DEA-TH!". Natsu dropped a kick on Deathyama as he applied a camel clutch. Natsu continued to hold Onozaki, but Deathyama's dropkick was aimed not at Onozaki but at Natsu. Enraged, Natsu cornered both of them and slammed them in the groin one after the other. Natsu attacked Onozaki with a whip. Onozaki dodged and landed an elbow, sending the whip flying high into the air. Onozaki attempted a brainbuster on Deathyama. Deathyama countered with a body slam followed by an Indian deathlock. Natsu then entered the ring and delivered a big boot. As Deathyama fell, Onozaki also took some damage. Natsu delivered a big boot to Deathyama. Deathyama dodged it and delivered a dropkick. She then delivered a series of elbows in the corner and took his back. Natsu countered, and they grappled for the back. Onozaki crept in and delivered a dropkick, then rolled them both up for a pin. When they kicked out, she hit them both with a face crusher. Onozaki covered Natsu, but Deathyama hit a senton. Natsu hit them both with a neckbreaker drop. She then hit Onozaki with a brainbuster hold, but it was only a two count. Natsu then applied a submission hold to Onozaki from behind. Onozaki tapped out, and Natsu was declared the winner
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◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match |
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Tony Storm |
9 minutes 3 seconds |
Bobby Tyler |
| ○Hoshiki Arisa |
Zoe Lucas |
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The tag team match is between Toni Storm & Arisa Hoshiki and Bobby Tyler & Zoe Lucas. Surrounded by foreigners, it will be interesting to see how the white belt champion Hoshiki performs, and it's no exaggeration to say that it all depends on her teamwork with Toni, who once held the red belt. For that reason, this is a chance for Hoshiki, the Wonder of Stardom Champion, to show her skills. Tyler & Lucas are the foreign wrestlers from TCS. Fighting foreigners is a must for Stardom wrestlers, so this match will be a test of the champion Hoshiki's capabilities
Tony volunteered to start the match and faced off against Tyler. They locked up and pushed hard, with Tony driving Tyler to the ropes before a clean break. Tony went for Tyler's arm and took him to the ground. Tyler countered with a headlock. Tony got on top and pinned him, but Tyler kicked out. They locked up again, and Tony went for a headlock. Tony got on top, and Tyler went for a head scissors. Tony escaped and Tyler offered a handshake. Tony refused, and they tagged each other out. Lucas launched a fierce attack on Hoshiki. He drove him into the corner and delivered a spin kick. He then caught Hoshiki with Tyler in his own corner and stomped on his face. Lucas split Hoshiki's legs and pulled on both his arms. Tyler stomped on his back from behind, increasing Hoshiki's pain. Tyler grabbed Hoshiki over the apron, and Lucas joined in to help. Tyler slapped Hoshiki and followed up with a series of elbows. Lucas kicks Hoshiki's arm, then follows up with an elbow, a running spin kick, and a dropkick. Five minutes have passed. Lucas tries to roll him up, but Hoshiki kicks out. Lucas throws Hoshiki into the ropes, and Hoshiki lands a middle kick. Tony enters the ring and hits Lucas with a series of German suplexes. Lucas trips Tony, but Tony hits another German suplex. Hoshiki hits Lucas with a double chop, a running double knee attack, and kicks from both the front and back. Lucas kicks out and Hoshiki lands a facebuster. He and Tyler team up and slam him forward. Hoshiki kicks out, and Tyler hits a running elbow attack and a double kick. Tyler charges in and Hoshiki lands a thrust kick, but Tyler hits a DDT. Tyler pulls Hoshiki up and hits him with a neckbreaker, but Tony makes the save. Tony eliminates Lucas and takes Tyler's back, and Hoshiki lands a middle kick, followed by a German suplex and a lariat from Tony, and a double knee drop from Hoshiki. Lucas tries to break up, but Tony eliminates him. Hoshiki attempted a kick, but Tyler dodged it. However, Hoshiki followed up with a series of knee strikes. Tyler couldn't retaliate, and Hoshiki and Tony won the match
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◆Queens Quest vs. Oedo Tai: 8-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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○ Kagetsu |
13 minutes 40 seconds |
Bea Priestley |
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Hazuki |
Watanabe Momo |
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Andras Miyagi |
Utami Hayashishita |
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| Tora Natsuko |
AZM● |
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Queen's Quest and Oedo Tai will face off in an all-out 8-woman tag team match. Queen's Quest will be led by World of Stardom Champion Bea Priestley, along with Goddess of Stardom Champions Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita, and the next challenger for the High Speed Championship, AZM. Oedo Tai will be challenging them with a team of four: Kagetsu, Hazuki, Andras Miyagi, and Natsuko Tora. This will be a preliminary match for Hazuki and AZM, who are awaiting their High Speed Championship match. A fierce and speedy battle can be expected
The match starts with Utami and Natsuko as the starting wrestlers. It begins with a test of strength in a lock-up, and Utami trips Natsuko and takes her down. They grapple for back control on the ground, and Utami fakes a leg grab before applying a sleeper hold. Natsuko applies a headlock on the ground. Utami counters with a head scissors, but Natsuko escapes. AZM and Hazuki exchange arm whips. AZM stops Hazuki's movement with a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick. However, Hazuki pulls AZM's leg and washes her face. Kagetsu, whose birthday is tomorrow, shows her confidence by spraying water, even hitting referee Murayama. Andras grabs AZM and forces him to headbang. AZM gets angry and delivers a running dropkick. Natsuko and Andras attack AZM. AZM takes on both of them by himself. Andras and Natsuko deliver a back drop. AZM hits Andras with a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick. Momo follows up with a dropkick on Andras, but is caught by Hazuki. However, Momo and Utami exchange dropkicks. Momo and Utami throw Kagetsu onto Andras. Momo delivers a series of elbows to Andras. Andras scratches at her face. Andras drops a dropkick in response to Momo's charge. Momo tries a middle kick, but Hazuki and Natsuko kick her from across the apron. Hazuki delivers a swan dive missile kick to Momo. Hazuki also tries a backbreaker, but Momo counters. Hazuki then goes for a face lock. Priestley tries to break it up but is stopped by Natsuko. Momo and Hazuki exchange elbows. Utami stops Hazuki's charge and Momo delivers a Soumatou. Hazuki and Momo exchange elbows, Hazuki delivers a double kick, and Momo delivers a high kick. Both are down and tag in their partners. Kagetsu and Priestley dodge each other's moves. Kagetsu dodges Priestley's charge and the Oedo Tai unleash a barrage of attacks. Kagetsu attempts an Ebisu Drop but it's cut off. Kagetsu hits Priestley with another Ebisu Drop. She heads to the corner, signaling her finish. However, AZM cuts her off and Utami delivers an Argentine backflip. Priestley kicks Kagetsu but this is also cut off. 10 minutes have passed. Priestley withstands Kagetsu's neckbreaker and delivers a knee attack. AZM hits Kagetsu with a diving foot stomp. Kagetsu resists AZM's attempt at a brainbuster. However, AZM lands a high kick followed by a brainbuster. AZM charges in, aiming for Kagetsu's arm, but Kagetsu reads it. Nevertheless, AZM follows with a triangle jump attack, and Momo delivers a Soumatou
After a chaotic brawl, Kagetsu and AZM were left in the ring. Andras sprayed water, Natsuko and Hazuki launched a series of attacks, and Kagetsu attempted an Ebisu Drop, but Utami broke it up. All four members of QQ attempted a dropkick, but Kagetsu dodged it. All of Oedo Tai attempted a dropkick on QQ. Kagetsu, Hazuki, and Andras of Oedo Tai performed a Tope Suicida on QQ, who had gone outside the ring. Natsuko slammed AZM onto the mat, and Kagetsu delivered an Oedo Coaster. The referee counted to three, giving Oedo Tai the victory
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger Group> |
16 minutes 42 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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Iwatani Mayu |
Kimura Hana |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Jungle Scream |
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| Nakano Tam |
Small wave● |
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*The 19th champion team, Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami, failed in their second title defense. Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, and Tam Nakano become the 20th champions
Saki Kashima, who challenged for the High Speed Championship but fell short of winning a singles belt, will attempt to reclaim the Artist of Stardom Championship at her homecoming show. Can she revive her trio with Mayu Iwatani and add a special touch to her return home? The current champions are Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami. TCS, who defeated Oedo Tai at Korakuen Hall on June 16th, are on a roll. They have no intention of being Kashima's foil. Rather, Kashima will likely be their target. What kind of scene will we see at the end of Kashima's homecoming show?
TCS presents Kashima with a bouquet of flowers to celebrate her homecoming. Hana approaches Kashima with the bouquet in her hand. Hana says, "Congratulations on your homecoming!" but immediately afterwards, she beats Kashima with the bouquet. TCS throws STARS out of the ring and takes the fight outside. Hana beats Kashima, Kyoka beats Nakano, and Konami beats Iwatani outside the ring. Hana brings Kashima back into the ring and ties her to the ropes, and TCS launches a coordinated attack. Hana grabs both of Kashima's legs and sets up Konami for a middle kick, and Kyoka joins in, with TCS showing their support as the champion team. Kyoka gives Kashima a body slam, and her promised giant swing rotates 10 times. Konami kicks Kashima with a soccer ball kick. Kashima retaliates, and Konami does a surfboard stretch. Hana joins in, and the two of them beat her up. Five minutes have passed. Hana hits Kashima with a series of big boots. Kashima goes in with an elbow, but Hana retaliates with a big boot. Hana throws Kashima into the ropes, and Kashima hits a hurricanrana, then a dropkick to Konami who comes in, and another hurricanrana to Kyoka. Kashima then performs a plancha to the outside. She brings Hana back into the ring and delivers a face crusher from the corner. Iwatani dodges Hana's charge and hits a dropkick. Konami interferes on the second dropkick. Iwatani throws both of them at once with an arm whip. Iwatani and Nakano exchange dropkicks. Hana retaliates with a spinning kick from Iwatani. Hana counters with a dropkick. Kyoka hits Iwatani with a series of shoulder tackles followed by a body press. Kyoka and Konami hit Iwatani with a lariat and a kick from both sides. Kyoka hits Iwatani with a stomach block. Iwatani retaliates with a missile kick to Kyoka. STARS work together to catch Kyoka and land a triple dropkick. Kyoka and Nakano exchange elbows. 10 minutes have passed. Nakano lands a series of elbows, and Kyoka counters with an elbow followed by a lariat. Konami delivers a soccer ball kick to Nakano. With Kashima's assistance, Nakano delivers a back drop. Kashima and Konami engage in a striking battle. Konami attempts a jumping armbar, but Iwatani breaks it up. Kashima delivers a big boot to Konami. Konami catches Kashima and applies a hanging armbar. Kashima resists, and Konami delivers a dropkick to the head followed by an armlock. Kashima escapes, and Iwatani delivers a soccer ball kick from behind. Kashima and Iwatani kick Konami in the back of the head. Kashima attempts a double arm facebuster, but Kyoka manages to break it up. STARS delivers thrust kicks one after another. Iwatani and Nakano launch a double attack on Konami. Kashima attempts a diving foot stomp on Konami, but Hana breaks it up and Kyoka delivers a deadly drive. Konami delivers a high kick to Kashima. Kyoka and Hana team up for a face crusher. Iwatani breaks up Konami's cover. Iwatani and Nakano grab Hana and Kyoka, but are slammed down instead. Konami delivers three German suplexes and a high kick to Kashima. Kashima kicks out, and Konami delivers another high kick. Kashima dodges the second one and rolls up Konami for a last-ditch effort. The referee counts to three, and Kashima wins by pinfall. TCS, dissatisfied with the pinfall, assaults referee Murayama. However, the ruling on the title change remains unchanged, and STARS successfully reclaims the Artist of the Year title, while Kashima celebrates her homecoming show with a victory. After the match, Oedo Tai appears
Kagetsu: "Hey, STARS, and former delinquent Saki Kashima. Congratulations on reclaiming the Artist of Stardom belt. I'm sorry to interrupt the good mood, but we Oedo Tai want that belt too. So, let us challenge for that belt right away."
Kashima: "We have won this Artist of Stardom title and are just one step away from setting the record for most title defenses. We lost it once, but we were able to win it again as a trio. So we will once again set the record for most title defenses for Artist of Stardom. We will never give it up. But we will accept any challenge."
Kagetsu: "So, you're going to accept the challenge, Shimane people? Well, just like you won that belt in your hometown today, Kagetsu-sama will also be making a homecoming appearance in Osaka on July 20th next month at the Edion Hall event. How about I challenge you then? So, it's set for July 20th next month, and hey, you three, you just missed out on the most title defenses last time, and now you're aiming for the most title defenses again? What a stupid thing to say, hey, there's less than a month until July 20th next month. Enjoy your shortest road to becoming champion. See ya."
The Oedo Tai team leaves the arena
Kashima: "Yes, with the obstacles gone, STARS, Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani, and Saki Kashima have successfully reclaimed this Artist Belt as promised! STARS won today, so may we take the lead in concluding the show? Thank you for coming to the Shimane show. We will definitely be back in Shimane, so please look forward to it. Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We are STARDOM!"
STARS' comments
Kashima: "The three of us have a really strong attachment to this belt, and I'm grateful that we were able to have this title match in my hometown, a place that holds even more meaning for us. I'm also really happy that the three of us were able to challenge for it again, and that the belt has returned to us. I think that once we win it it's a fresh start, so the three of us will go and try to break the record for most title defenses this time. We want to break it."
Iwatani: "Today is Saki's hometown, and I think that today, Saki has really been able to show everyone—her family, relatives, and friends—everything she has done up until now, everything she has done up until now."
Nakano: "Today was the culmination of everything that Saki Kashima has done."
Iwatani: "That would make it my retirement match (laughs)."
Kashima: "That would mean retirement."
Nakano: "But this culmination of our efforts is getting bigger and bigger. I feel so fortunate that we were able to take on this challenge together on this special day and reclaim the belt. I really felt just now that Saki has a deep attachment to this belt. Actually, I was planning to give the pink belt to Saki this time. I was selfish and got the pink one first. So this time, when I asked Saki if she could have the pink one, she said, 'Saki wants orange.' When I asked why, she said, 'Because I polished it well.' She had been polishing it, the day she dropped it. The last time she dropped this belt, she was polishing the orange belt very carefully. She was talking about that. I really felt that she has a deep attachment to this belt."
Kashima: "We want to wear this belt together, in these colors, as a trio."
Nakano: "Let's continue to hone our skills."
--Oedo Tai has issued a challenge
Kashima: "I've accepted the challenge. Well, now that I've won the belt, challengers will appear, and it just so happens that the first one is Oedo Tai. It doesn't matter who comes."
Iwatani: "We will continue to be a unit that shines brightly and brilliantly."
Nakano: "Please continue to support STARS."
The three of them: "We are STARS!"