March 24, 2020 Cinderella Tournament 2020

Cinderella Tournament 2020,
March 24th (Tue), Korakuen Hall (Attendance = 538 people)

Match Results

◆4-Way Match, 10-minute single fall match
Summer violets	5 minutes 6 seconds Misaki Special β version (tentative) → Single leg crab hold	Rinan

*The other two are Hoshino Yuzuki and Hinami

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Watanabe Momo	4 minutes 54 seconds B Driver → Shrimp Hold	Starlight Kid

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	8 minutes 23 seconds : Stealth Viper → Referee stoppage	Jungle Scream

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
wavelet	2 minutes 36 seconds Triangle Lancer	AZM

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Juri	4 minutes 43 seconds Suzaku	Jamie Hayter

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Nakano Tam	5 minutes 20 seconds Tigersplex Hold	Kashima Saki

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	6 minutes 3 seconds : Frog Splash → Single Leg Boston Crab	Kamiya Saya

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Utami Hayashishita	at 10 minutes and 00 seconds due to time limit.	Maika

* Both parties disqualified

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Iwatani Mayu	7 minutes 56 seconds, both players over the field	Kimura Hana

* Both parties disqualified

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	4 minutes 37 seconds OTR	Watanabe Momo

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Juri	4 minutes 35 seconds Scorpion Deathlock	wavelet

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	3 minutes 46 seconds OTR	Nakano Tam

◆Cinderella Tournament Semifinal: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	4 minutes 6 seconds OTR	Juri

◆Cinderella Tournament Semifinal: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	Win by default

◆Cinderella Tournament Final Match: 30-minute single fall match
Julia	12 minutes 41 seconds Stealth Viper	Tora Natsuko

*The winner of the Cinderella Tournament 2020 is Julia

 

Match Details Report

◆4-Way Match, 10-minute single fall match
Summer violets	5 minutes 6 seconds Misaki Special β version (tentative) → Single leg crab hold	Rinan

*The other two are Hoshino Yuzuki and Hinami

Natsu breaks away from the circle as they try to lock hands. The other three then pounce on her, showering her with dropkick after dropkick.Hoshino locks in a camel, and the twin sisters follow up with dropkicks from both sides. They then lock Natsu in armbars from both sides. Hoshino breaks up the hold and dropskicks the sisters. Natsu interprets this as Hoshino saving her and pulls her into an embrace. Natsu calls on Hoshino to team up, and they launch a combined attack. Natsu locks in Rinami, and Hoshino drives Hinami into the corner. Natsu orders a Bronco Buster, but the sisters attack first. Rinami drives Natsu and Hinami into the corner. Rinami dodges Hoshino and charges at all three, but they easily evade her. Natsu whips Hoshino and Hinami. She drives them into the corner, but Rinami tries to snatch the whip from behind. Rinami takes it but doesn't use it, instead attempting a Manji Hold. Natsu countered with a palm strike. She cornered all three of them and made them victims of a Bronco Buster. Natsu then hit Rina with a Blockbuster Hold. The referee counted to three, and Natsu was declared the winner.

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Watanabe Momo	4 minutes 54 seconds B Driver → Shrimp Hold	Starlight Kid

The Cinderella Tournament is now in its sixth year. In addition to the usual pro wrestling rules, the matches will also feature an "over the top rope" rule, where the wrestler who falls out of the ring from the top rope is disqualified. Furthermore, a time limit draw results in both wrestlers being disqualified. The winner will be presented with a Cinderella dress and tiara. Last year's champion, Arisa Hoshiki, will be absent from this tournament as well, following her absence from the March 8 Korakuen Hall event, due to a neck injury. This year's tournament starts with Momo Watanabevs.Starlight Kid. Momo, who won the tournament last year despite being eliminated in the first round, will face Kid, who reached the semi-finals last year. Momo has the edge in overall record, but if Kid pulls off an upset, she could become a dark horse...

　Kid offers a handshake, but Momo refuses. As soon as the bell rings, Kid attempts a dropkick. Momo dodges it and delivers an arm whip. Kid leaps in and delivers an arm whip followed by a dropkick. Kid charges, and Momo returns the favor with a dropkick. Momo stomps on Kid's face. Kid throws an elbow, and Momo throws one back. Momo attempts a body slam and a pin, but Kid kicks out at one count. Momo then goes for a camel clutch. She breaks free and kicks Kid in the face while taunting him. Kid goes for an elbow, but Momo retaliates with a flurry of blows. Kid attempts a body attack followed by a 619, but it's dodged. However, Kid successfully executes a hurricanrana followed by a 619, and then a standing moonsault. Kid prepares for a body slam. Momo counters, but Kid rolls her up and charges. Momo catches her and slams her onto the mat. Momo attempts a Soumatou, but it's only a two count. Momo climbs to the corner, but Kid kicks her down. As Momo falls onto the apron, Kid delivers a series of elbows. Momo delivered a high kick from the apron and a Soumatou from the corner. Kid countered and rolled her up for a two count. Momo went for a B-Driver but Kid rolled her up again. After an exchange of roll-ups, Kid delivered a Kicchan Bomb, but Momo crushed it. Momo went for another B-Driver. Kid couldn't kick out and Momo advanced to the second round

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	8 minutes 23 seconds : Stealth Viper → Referee stoppage	Jungle Scream

Jungle Kyona and Giulia faced each other for the first time at Korakuen Hall on March 8th, albeit as a tag team. After the match, Kyona requested a one-on-one match in the near future, and that match is now set to happen in this tournament. Kyona, whose challenge for the red belt has been postponed due to the consecutive cancellations of the Nagoya tournament, has directed her anger towards Giulia. Of course, Giulia is ready to accept the challenge. Giulia currently holds the Artist of Stardom Championship as Donna del Mondo, but this tournament will also test her true worth as a singles wrestler. Since joining Stardom, Giulia has yet to suffer a loss in a singles match. Will she continue her winning streak and go on to win the tournament, or will Kyona stop her in one blow? This is a match to watch

　In a lock-up, Kyoka corners Giulia against the ropes. She charges, but Giulia dodges and they cautiously grapple for an arm hold. When Kyoka gets behind Giulia, Giulia takes control. Kyoka goes for a headlock, but Giulia throws her into the ropes. Kyoka sends Giulia flying with a shoulder tackle and grabs her neck. She then applies a figure-four neck lock, but Giulia escapes. Kyoka delivers a powerslam, a dropkick from behind, and a lariat from the front. Giulia kicks out, and Kyoka charges. Giulia counters with a kick, but Kyoka lands a lariat. As Kyoka charges, Giulia lands a big boot and jumps into a modified Manji-gatame (figure-four hold). Kyoka gets up and escapes to the ropes. Giulia lands a big boot followed by a missile kick. Kyoka kicks out, and Giulia grabs her hair and delivers a flurry of elbows. Giulia charges, and Kyoka counters with an elbow. Five minutes have passed. Kyoka delivers a bodyslam followed by a diving body press. Giulia kicks out, and Kyoka delivers a powerbomb. She lifts her up again and slams her face into the corner. Kyoka prepares for a spear lariat and a jungle buster. Giulia counters and Kyoka charges. Giulia stops her and delivers a DDT. Three minutes remaining. Giulia applies a face lock and lifts Kyoka up as she tries to escape. Two minutes remaining. Giulia reverses into a stealth viper and tightens the hold, prompting the referee to call the bell. Giulia is victorious

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
wavelet	2 minutes 36 seconds Triangle Lancer	AZM

Konami, last year's runner-up, will face AZM in the first round. Last year, Konami came so close to victory in various matches, including the Cinderella Tournament, league matches, and title matches. This year's tournament will be a perfect opportunity for her to break that jinx. On the other hand, AZM had a series of great matches in last year's 5☆STAR GP, and we'll see if we can replicate that in this tournament. With both competitors highly anticipated, a heated battle is inevitable. Will Konami or AZM advance to the second round?

　As Konami entered the ring and climbed onto the corner, AZM attacked, sending her flying to the outside with a plancha. Back on the apron, AZM delivered a high kick and a diving foot stomp. Konami grabbed AZM's arm, but AZM got on top and went for the cover. Konami kicked out and applied an armbar. AZM rolled her up, but she was near the ropes. AZM went for a swan dive, but Konami countered and hung up for an armbar. Konami followed up with a dropkick to the head, a sliding kick, and a fisherman suplex. AZM went for a triangle lancer, but Konami countered with a middle kick and tried to jump on her. AZM countered, but Konami countered again. Konami then delivered a triangle lancer, forcing AZM to tap out. Konami advanced to the second round

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Juri	4 minutes 43 seconds Suzaku	Jamie Hayter

　This will be Shuri's first singles match in Stardom since joining Donna del Mondo. In her first appearance in the Cinderella Tournament, she will face Jamie Hayter in the first round. How will Shuri, who has UFC experience, overcome Hayter in her first singles match? Despite this being her first Cinderella Tournament, her track record makes her a strong contender for the championship, so this will be a match not to be missed. On the other hand, this Cinderella Tournament is also a ripe opportunity for Hayter. Currently, Hayter holds both the Goddesses of Stardom Championship and the SWA World Championship. She will surely approach her one-on-one match against Shuri with confidence. Hayter, the only foreigner in the tournament, is also a strong contender for the championship

　Starting from a tentative position, Shuri landed a high kick to the arm and a series of knees to the abdomen, cornering Hayter and delivering a knee attack. Hayter countered with a running lariat. When Shuri kicked out, Hayter hit a brainbuster and an elbow smash. Shuri seized a momentary opening and applied an armbar. When Hayter escaped, Shuri landed a middle kick, a knee attack, and a front neck chancery. As soon as Hayter kicked out, Shuri transitioned from an armbar to an armlock. Shuri hit a knee attack and went for the cover, but Hayter kicked out. Hayter dodged Shuri's attempt at a high kick and landed an elbow, a chokeslam-style backbreaker, a complete shot, and a face lock. When Shuri escaped, Hayter landed a series of elbows and a dropkick from the front. Hayter charged at Shuri as she kicked out. Shuri dodged and landed a high kick. When Hayter kicked out, Shuri went for an armbar. She transitioned into an armlock and then tightened the submission hold on the arm even further. Hater tapped out, and Shuri advanced to the second round

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Nakano Tam	5 minutes 20 seconds Tigersplex Hold	Kashima Saki

Tam Nakano and Saki Kashima will clash. Kashima left STARS to join Oedo Tai, but lost her last singles match against Mayu Iwatani at Korakuen Hall. This match will be a chance for Kashima to make a fresh start. Come to think of it, Nakano was also originally from Oedo Tai. Therefore, this match is a complex one, featuring former Oedo Taivscurrent Oedo Tai, and current STARSvsformer STARS. At the press conference, both wrestlers were trying to set conditions such as revealing their LINE IDs...

　Kashima dodges Nakano as he tries to grapple. After a few attempts, Kashima lands a big boot. The two grapple again, and Nakano throws him into the ropes and hits a lariat. Kashima dodges and hits a hurricanrana. Nakano throws him and hits a soccer ball kick. Nakano charges, but Kashima grabs his leg and hits a dragon screw. Kashima chokes Nakano and drives him into the corner. Kashima attacks Nakano's right leg. When Nakano escapes, Kashima puts his right leg on the third rope and chokes him. Nakano slaps Kashima, and Kashima slaps him back. Nakano rolls him up for a pin, but it's only a two count. Nakano charges, but Kashima dodges and makes a comeback. When Nakano counters, Kashima kicks him in the face and hits a double arm. Kashima puts him on the top rope and kicks him in the face. Nakano hits a stunner on the apron, climbs to the corner and kicks him in the head. He then throws a high kick, but it's only a two count. Nakano gets into a tiger suplex stance. Nakano was countered and gained the top position, but only got a two-count. Five minutes remaining. Nakano went for the Tiger Suplex, but Kashima couldn't kick out and got the three-count

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	6 minutes 3 seconds : Frog Splash → Single Leg Boston Crab	Kamiya Saya

Natsuko Tora, whose title match for the Wonder of Stardom Championship was canceled due to Arisa Hoshiki's absence, is now facing the Cinderella Tournament with this lingering frustration. Natsuko's target for her anger is last year's Rookie of the Year, Saya Kamitani. Kamitani, teaming with Utami Hayashishita, has set her sights on winning the Goddess of Stardom Championship, so she will be looking to gain momentum by winning here. Furthermore, if a rising star like Kamitani advances, it will create a Cinderella story worthy of the tournament's name. At the same time, it is Natsuko's role to shatter such dreams. How will Kamitani deal with Natsuko, who is becoming more and more of a heel each day?

　From a four-point stance, Kamiya grabs Natsuko's arm. Natsuko tries to get it back, but Kamiya counters with a cartwheel. After a struggle for the arm, Natsuko applies a headlock. Kamiya tries to throw Natsuko into the ropes, but Natsuko takes her to the ground. Natsuko slams Kamiya into the corner, then into the opposite corner. She stomps on Kamiya's face and rubs her forehead against the top rope. Natsuko gives Kamiya a face wash, takes her to the center, and stands up after receiving an elbow from Kamiya. Natsuko fights back, dodges a dropkick, and delivers a senton. Natsuko then applies a camel clutch. Kamiya tries to confuse Natsuko with a cartwheel and a backflip, then a dropkick. Natsuko withstands a throw, but Kamiya counters and applies a sickle hold. Kamiya transitions into a reverse figure-four leglock. Natsuko escapes, and Kamiya delivers a diving foot stomp to Natsuko's back from the second rope. She climbs to the corner again, and Natsuko lifts her up. Kamiya escapes, and they exchange elbows. Five minutes remaining. As Kamiya charged, Natsuko hit a lariat. Natsuko followed up with a body slam and a frog splash. Kamiya couldn't kick out, and Natsuko advanced to the second round

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Utami Hayashishita	at 10 minutes and 00 seconds due to time limit.	Maika

* Both parties disqualified

Utami Hayashishita and Maika will clash in the first round. Maika challenged Utami for the Future of Stardom Championship at JUST TAP OUT, but was unsuccessful in winning the title for the first time. Nevertheless, she joined Donna del Mondo and, together with Giulia and Syuri, captured the Artist of Stardom Championship, winning her first belt since her debut. Even though Utami has relinquished the Future Championship, the fact remains that Maika is after Utami's head. This one-on-one match will take place under these circumstances. It is a match to watch even without considering the tournament

　Immediately after the lock-up, Utami cornered Maika against the ropes for a clean break. Then Maika cornered Utami and broke the hold. However, she quickly landed a kick and grabbed Maika's arm. Utami regained control and they grappled for the arm. Maika applied a headlock, but Utami countered and applied a headlock of her own. Utami got on top on the ground, but Maika countered with an armbar. When Utami escaped, Maika put her left arm on the third rope in the corner and stomped on it. Maika grabbed Utami's left arm and went for a submission hold. When Utami escaped, Maika kicked her in the left arm. Maika dashed forward, but Utami countered with a dropkick. Utami delivered a body slam followed by a reverse Boston crab, causing Maika to scream. Maika pushed up to the ropes. Five minutes had passed. Utami charged forward, but Maika caught her and grabbed her right arm on the ground. When Utami escaped, Maika unleashed a series of judo moves. Utami retaliated with a hip throw. Utami lands a spear elbow, and Maika lands a spear big boot. With three minutes remaining, they exchange elbows. Maika slams Utami onto the mat and goes for a hip throw. Utami counters, and Maika goes for an armbar. Utami's legs reach the ropes. Maika grabs both arms, but Utami throws her forward and applies a sleeper hold. Utami takes her to the ground and applies a sleeper hold, but with one minute left. Maika escapes, and Utami gets behind her and pulls her up for a German suplex. It looked like it was over, but it was only a two count.30seconds left. Utami lifts Maika and takes her to the ropes. Maika holds on and returns from the apron. Just as she is about to punch her, the bell rings for a draw. As a result, both are disqualified.

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single fall match
Iwatani Mayu	7 minutes 56 seconds, both players over the field	Kimura Hana

* Both parties disqualified

Red belt champion Mayu Iwatani will face Hana Kimura in the first round, creating a match that feels like a title bout right from the start. Looking back, the Cinderella Tournament was the catalyst for Iwatani's breakthrough as a singles wrestler. Iwatani, as champion, is aiming for her first victory in a long time, while Hana, last year's 5☆STAR GP winner, is also aiming for her first victory. If Iwatani wins, she will become an unshakeable champion, and if Hana defeats Iwatani and wins, she will undoubtedly become the next challenger for the red belt. Therefore, this match is effectively the championship decider. We can only hope that neither of them gets disqualified

　Because the previous match ended in a full-time draw and both were disqualified, the winner of this match would automatically advance to the semi-finals. Hana held out both hands and asked for a handshake, saying, "Please!" As Iwatani reached out to accept, Hana got in position for a package piledriver. Hana escaped and taunted Iwatani, "You damn bean sprout!" Iwatani delivered a back kick, but Hana countered with an elbow. Iwatani collapsed, but Hana landed a series of elbows. As Iwatani charged, Hana delivered a dropkick and a Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). Iwatani slammed her down, but Hana kicked out. Iwatani grabbed Hana's arm and tightened the hold, then followed up with an arm whip and a submission hold on both her arm and leg. Iwatani delivered a low dropkick. Hana caught Iwatani's hurricanrana and sent her to the apron. Hana went for an OTR (over-the-top rope) but Iwatani held on. As Hana charged, Iwatani jumped on her, and both were on the apron. Hana delivered a series of stomps, then ran along the apron and delivered a big boot.secondattempt with a thrust kick. Hana went back into the ring. As Iwatani climbed onto the corner, Hana stopped her and attempted a superplex. Iwatani countered and lifted her up. Hana countered and attempted a brainbuster, but Iwatani took her to the ground. Five minutes had passed. Hana lifted her up and attempted a brainbuster. Iwatani kicked out, and Hana hit a big boot and a heel drop. Iwatani kicked out, and Hana applied a figure-four leglock to the ground. Iwatani dodged the big boot and took her back. She attempted a German suplex, but Hana resisted in mid-air. However, Iwatani managed to complete the throw. Hana still kicked out for a two count. Three minutes remaining. Iwatani attempted a frog splash, but Hana kicked out. Iwatani declared she was going for the finish and attempted a moonsault. Hana got up and climbed onto the corner. Hana grabbed Iwatani's arm on the corner. They fell, and both were disqualified.

 

Iwatani's comment

"I was injured last year and couldn't participate in the Cinderella Tournament, so I was aiming to win this tournament for the first time in a while, wear a dress, and win for the third time, but I never expected to be put in a Manji-gatame (figure-four leglock) on the top turnbuckle. I didn't know that was a move. I was a little surprised. If that happened to me, I wouldn't be able to withstand it. I don't know how much Hana Kimura weighs, but her whole weight was on me, and then she locked my arm. Before I knew it, I was down. I thought, 'Oh no, I'm going to fall,' and then I landed. It really happened in an instant, that's what it means to fall so suddenly. In the end, I lost, which is frustrating, but my opponent also fell at the same time as me, so it was like she was self-destructing. Rather than losing to my opponent..." I suppose a draw would have been better. Today, fighting Hana Kimura again after a long time, I could see how much she's grown, and her physique was incredible. She's really become a power fighter (laughs). But it was fun. I could sense that. But I'm really frustrated, so I want to have another singles match against her. From here on, I think finding rivals will be a source of growth for me as a wrestler. I think Hana Kimura will be a good rival. It would have been cool if I had won today and said this, but we both lost in the first round. I'm filled with regret about this year's tournament. I think there are parts where I'm outmatched in terms of power, so I feel like I've found an opponent who will help me grow."

 

Hana Kimura's comment

"I wish I could have continued," he said, even though it seemed like he had taken control of the pace from the start

"That's right. Well, recently I've come to realize that Mayu Iwatani has a lot of good points, even though I used to make fun of her by calling her a bean sprout. But in the match, I was determined to take everything regardless of that, so I think that's what came through."

--I don't think this was mentioned much at the January 4th Tokyo Dome event

"Well, I think it's partly because I teamed up with Giulia at Tokyo Dome, but we just didn't click, and she ended up taking all the good parts. I wanted to take things slowly too. I needed time. It's frustrating."

—Last time you said that it would only be painful if you didn't do it in front of an audience, but how was it today?

"I felt like today was completely different."

--At the press conference you said you were going to take everything from Mayu Iwatani. Did you think you could do that in this match?

"No, I didn't think that. At the press conference, I said it was the first step in my grand plan to take everything from Mayu Iwatani, but I wanted to use it as a stepping stone, so my goal or plan was to win and then nominate Mayu Iwatani."

—So you weren't planning to do it all in one go, but rather gradually, step by step?

"Well, yeah. This guy hasn't been doing this for nine years for nothing, so I don't think I can take it from him in one go. I'm pretty realistic (laughs)."

—How well did you execute your strategy in today's match?

"This time, I think I almost got hit with a running three, and that was the first time that had ever happened to me, so I was able to see a lot of things that I hadn't seen before."

—Why did you start to envy Iwatani?

"It's not so much that pro wrestling itself was the catalyst for my positive change, but rather other aspects of my life. It's like the color of my filter changed, or rather, the world I see has changed compared to before. I've come to appreciate my friends and companions more, and I've realized the importance of acknowledging that truly great people are truly great."

—Has your way of thinking changed from before?

"I might have grown up (laughs)."

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	4 minutes 37 seconds OTR	Watanabe Momo

Giulia hit a big boot as the bell rang. Momo retaliated with a middle kick, and they exchanged big boots and middle kicks. Momo landed a series of middle kicks, and Giulia went for a Glorious Driver. Momo countered and went for an Over the Ring (OTR) on Giulia. Giulia returned and threw Momo into the corner, but Momo hit a missile kick, a series of corner dropkicks, and a brainbuster. Momo applied a chicken wing face lock. Giulia landed a series of elbows. Momo hit a B Driver. Giulia countered, and Momo hit a Soma Tou. Giulia dodged and kicked Momo in the head, then hit an STF. Giulia dodged Momo's high kick and sent her to the apron. Momo dodged a big boot and both were on the apron. After an exchange of elbows, Momo landed a high kick. Momo attempted a B Driver on the apron, but it fell apart. Giulia hit a heel drop, dodged a high kick, and went for a Glorious Driver, slamming Momo onto the apron and falling to the floor. Giulia won with an Over the Ring (OTR)

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Juri	4 minutes 35 seconds Scorpion Deathlock	wavelet

Shuri offers a handshake, but Konami doesn't move. The match starts and Konami goes for a back hold. Shuri grabs Konami's arm, but Konami gets it back and puts her in a headlock. Konami tries to take the match to the ground, but Shuri doesn't cooperate. Konami lands a series of low kicks. Shuri catches them and takes the match to the ground. Shuri puts her in a headlock, but Konami gets back in and puts her in a headlock too. After an exchange of kicks, Shuri lands a counter middle kick. After an exchange of low kicks, Konami lands a counter middle kick and a sliding kick. Konami goes for a brainbuster, but Shuri resists and goes for an armbar. Konami tries for an armbar, but Shuri counters and goes for an armbar herself. Konami dodges and shouts "I got it!" and goes for a triangle lancer. However, Shuri's leg reaches the ropes. Konami holds her head. Shuri knocks Konami down with a high kick. Konami kicks out, and Shuri puts her in a scorpion deathlock. Konami taps out and Shuri advances to the semi-finals. The semi-final match will feature a showdown between Giulia and another Donna del Mondo

◆Cinderella Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	3 minutes 46 seconds OTR	Nakano Tam

Hayashishita UtamiandMaika, and Iwatani MayuandKimura Hana were both disqualified, the winner of this match will automatically advance to the finals. When the gong sounds, both wrestlers bump their foreheads together. Both attempt shoulder tackles, but neither goes down. Natsuko pulls out Nakano's hair and takes her down, then delivers a series of sentons. Nakano is lifted up and counters with a spin kick. Nakano dodges Natsuko and delivers an elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Nakano unleashes a flurry of blows. Natsuko throws Nakano into the corner, where Nakano applies a dragon sleeper. Kashima then interferes and breaks up the hold. Nakano headbutts Natsuko down and delivers a Destiny Hammer. Natsuko dodges, but Nakano delivers a stunner. Natsuko dodges Nakano's charge and sends her to the apron. Nakano dodges Natsuko's charge, and Natsuko also goes to the apron. Natsuko tries to lift Nakano up, but Nakano avoids it. When Nakano threw Natsuko, she fell out of the ring, but since it wasn't from the top rope, she didn't lose. Natsuko then threw Nakano, resulting in an OTR (Out of the Ring) tiebreaker. Natsuko's place in the finals was confirmed.

◆Cinderella Tournament Semifinal: 10-minute single fall match
Julia	4 minutes 6 seconds OTR	Juri

The two shook hands, and Shuri kicked upwards and applied a headlock, tightening the hold without being thrown to the ropes. Giulia threw her to the ropes, but Shuri countered with a shoulder tackle. After an exchange of elbows, Shuri tried to make a move, but Giulia hit a big boot and a back drop. Giulia threw Shuri into the corner and hit a running big boot and a neckbreaker drop. Shuri landed a series of knees to Giulia's stomach, followed by a front neck chancery drop and an armbar. Giulia escaped, but Shuri was waiting in the corner and went for a hanging armbar. Giulia charged at Shuri on the apron. As they both stepped onto the apron, Giulia got in position for a Glorious Buster. Shuri countered and got behind her. Giulia grabbed the ropes to hold on. Giulia hit a headbutt and a big boot. Shuri fell, and Giulia advanced to the finals

 

Comment from Juri

—This was your first appearance in the Cinderella Tournament, and it also marked the first time you faced a fellow Donna del Mondo wrestler

"Yes. I made it to the semi-finals, and I really wanted to win this Cinderella Tournament and make a name for myself, but ah, it's frustrating! It's frustrating, but I think it suits me better to take it gradually, one tournament after another, rather than winning it here in my first Cinderella Tournament, and it will make the future even more exciting, so I hope you'll keep an eye on what happens to Akari from here on out."

—This was your first singles match in Stardom since joining Donna del Mondo

"Yes, the rules were quite unique, so I need to study more about how to adapt to them. Things like over-the-top-rope and10-minute (one-fall) matches. I think I had to think carefully about those rules while winning. Over-the-top-rope matches are only really seen in battle royals, so it's not often you get this kind of experience. But I think that by experiencing things like this, it becomes part of me and helps me grow, so I want to use today's experience to win again next time, if I get the chance to participate in the Cinderella Tournament again."

—You faced Jamie Hayter, Konami, and Giulia, all of whom were completely different types of opponents

"Yes, from the very beginning (when I faced Hater), I thought, 'Seriously?!'He's an incredibly strong fighter. But, precisely because he's such a powerful fighter, I had my own weapons—joint locks and kicks—so I planned to make full use of them."

—Did you participate in this tournament as an individual, or as part of the Donna del Mondo unit?

"I approached today's performance as an individual. I want to shine both as Shuri and as part of Donna del Mondo, and as Shuri, as an individual, so I approached today's performance as a single individual."

—Was this a fight with the singles title in mind?

"Yes, I do feel that way. Of course, I want to do well as a team with Donna del Mondo, and I also want to do well as Shuri."

◆Cinderella Tournament Semifinal: 10-minute single fall match
Tora Natsuko	Win by default

◆Cinderella Tournament Final Match: 30-minute single fall match
Julia	12 minutes 41 seconds Stealth Viper	Tora Natsuko

*The winner of the Cinderella Tournament 2020 is Julia

Outside the ring, Natsuko takes the initiative and uses a chain in the ring. Giulia delivers a missile kick from the corner. Natsuko retaliates, and Kashima brings the chain into the ring. Giulia takes it and prepares to use it, but lets go. Natsuko also pretends to wrap it around her arm before letting go. After an exchange of elbows, Natsuko hits Giulia repeatedly, driving her into the corner. Natsuko pushes away referee Murayama who tries to intervene. Giulia also pushes referee Murayama away. In a brawl near the corner, Giulia throws the referee again. Giulia attempts a brainbuster, but Natsuko dodges it. Natsuko charges, but Giulia hits a big boot, and Natsuko hits a spear. Both go down. They exchange elbows while on their knees, and the elbow battle continues even after they stand up. Giulia hits a knee followed by a DDT. Natsuko retaliates, and Giulia goes for an STF. As Giulia charges, Natsuko hits her with the chain. Giulia countered Natsuko's attempt at the Ascension and went for a submission hold. Natsuko then slammed Giulia down with a backflip-like move. Natsuko then did a diving body press from the corner. Giulia dodged and went for a Glorious Driver. Natsuko resisted and slammed Giulia down with the Ascension. Giulia kicked out and Natsuko did a frog splash. She pulled Giulia up and slammed her down with a body slam, then declared the finish and dropped a diving guillotine. It looked like it was over, but Giulia's shoulders rose. 10 minutes had passed. The crowd was chanting for Giulia. Natsuko kicked Giulia in the face, and Giulia responded with a series of slaps and headbutts. Giulia did a Michinoku Driver followed by a Glorious Driver. However, Natsuko kicked out and it was only a two count. Giulia tried to pin Natsuko, but Natsuko rolled her up. Giulia kicked out and did a big boot followed by a Stealth Viper. She reversed it and tightened the hold, and Natsuko finally gave up. Giulia won the 2020 Cinderella Tournament .

Julia: "(My tiara) broke...(To the audience's cries of "cute") Shut up! Don't underestimate me! Well, I guess I would have liked to see Tora Natsuko in her dress too. Today, I would like to dedicate this victory first to my relatives and friends in Italy, my second home. Jungle Kyona, Watanabe Momo, Shuri, and Tora Natsuko. You were all seriously intense. Seriously intense. If I win, I look it up on Twitter and stuff, and all I could find was that if I win I will be presented with this dress and tiara, but you said earlier that I can make a wish, so I guess I can, right? A wish, huh? Well, I'll make one. There is someone I want to fight. Today, on this day, I want to face that person I want to fight head-on, one-on-one, and that's why I've been waiting for this moment and why I've come this far." But that woman who was incredibly strong and a weirdo at the January 4th Tokyo Dome, the one who silenced me in one blow...is absent today. But I want to have a one-on-one match with Arisa Hoshiki. But honestly, I don't know if it's possible right now. But this feeling that I really, really want to face her hasn't changed. If it can't be done, then so be it, but get better quickly and come out.29thOta City General Gymnasium. I want to challenge you for the white belt. If possible. So I'll be waiting. April29thOta City General Gymnasium, is that right? If, if, if it's not possible, then I'll take the white belt for myself. If you have any objections, please feel free to speak up. And, it's been six months since I came to Stardom. When I first arrived, I was honestly at rock bottom. But I think this is where Giulia's real Cinderella story begins, so I want everyone to watch closely as I rise from here. To all of you who are head over heels in love with Julia, don't take your eyes off her for even a second! Arrivederci, see you later!

 

 

Julia's comment

"As I said in the ring earlier, I've only been in Stardom for six months, and at first I started from rock bottom, but as I continued, I thought that maybe I could do something with this person, that something amazing could be created, but Arisa Hoshiki isn't here. That's why I want to challenge for the white belt. When I first faced Hoshiki at the Tokyo Dome (New Japan 1/4), she was a tough opponent for me at the time, but I thought that if I won this tournament, I could challenge her with my head held high, but she's not here. I don't know what to say. But all I want to say is, I'm waiting, Arisa Hoshiki. If it doesn't work out, then so be it. I think I'll take the white belt. Anyway,29.If that doesn't happen, then I'll take the white belt. Arrivederci. See you later."

—There was an audience this time, wasn't there?

"When I played in the last match without spectators, I realized that I always looked at my opponent and my primary feeling was that I wanted to beat this guy, that I wanted to win against him. To be honest, I thought that it would be fine as long as my feelings came across, even through the screen, whether there were spectators there or not, but when I heard the cheers of the spectators today, I realized how important they are. If there had been no spectators today, I might have lost my motivation somewhere along the way. I hope I was able to convey something." -- You said you wanted to tell your family in Italy about your victory, have you been in contact with your family?

"I hadn't kept in touch with them in a while, and I only occasionally kept in touch with my father in Japan. We'd been somewhat estranged for many years due to various circumstances in the past, but this situation, or rather, because of the coronavirus, prompted me to contact my father and ask, 'Are you okay over there?' and he told me that things were not okay at all. My grandmother is quite old, and I have relatives there, and I thought I should get in touch with my friends and other people through those connections. When I contacted them, they said everyone was staying quiet at home, but Italy was in a terrible state, the death toll was increasing every day, and they were quite depressed. I hadn't yet told the people over there that I was doing professional wrestling, but I told them, 'This is what I'm doing now. So, do your best. I'm looking forward to you winning.' I thought that this was the only good thing I could do for Italy, so I was determined to win and call them when it was all over."

--Shall I call you today?

"high"

--Have you heard the specific details?

"I'm in Rome, and right now, if you go outside without a permit, you'll be fined about 30,000 yen. Also, the healthcare system is overwhelmed, so if you're60, you can't get treatment if you get sick. In short, you can't go outside, so shopping is really difficult. Eating food, shopping is really difficult, so I'm living by buying a huge amount of stuff in one go. Nobody's walking around outside, it's so quiet."

--Only the first round was streamed on YouTube, but did your family in Italy watch it?

"I wonder? I've told them, so I hope they'll watch. Will they be able to watch later? Or just the first round? I've told them that too, so I think they'll probably watch. My body's a wreck, but I'm going to do it, I'm definitely going to reach the top."

—Why can you connect with Hoshiki?

"The trigger was when she quit pro wrestling once and then came back. There was a long break, she held a belt, and she won the Cinderella Tournament last year. In my heart, my matches are based on kicks and martial arts, so I thought that if I were to have a match with her, it would be a fierce battle. I like those kinds of matches, so I thought I wanted to do it. I thought about it, and then at the January 4th Tokyo Dome, I thought it would be strange for me to say it, but she wrote on Twitter that she wanted to fight Giulia. I thought, 'I can say this,' so I decided to pick a fight and went to Tokyo Dome, but I was silenced in one blow. At that time I was very frustrated, and honestly I felt that I was no match for her at that time. But if I'm going to go head-to-head with her and hold my head high, I have to get some kind of result. That's why I was aiming for today's Cinderella Tournament. But she's not here."