"5★STAR GP 2020"
September 6th (Sun) Sendai PIT (Attendance: 156 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
Blue Stars Official League Match,20-minute single match
Watanabe Momo <4 points> (Walkover) Shuri <4 points>
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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○ Mayu Iwatani |
5 minutes 35 seconds |
Rinan |
| Hannan |
Himan ● |
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Jungle Scream <4 points> |
6 minutes 35 seconds |
Saya Iida <0 points> |
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Saya Kamitani <1 point> |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka <7 points> |
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Watanabe Momo |
Win by disqualification in 6 minutes and 45 seconds. |
Kashima Saki |
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Tam Nakano <6 points> |
6 minutes 58 seconds |
Starlight Kid <2 points> |
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Natsuko Tora <4 points> |
Ascension at 7 minutes 3 seconds → Single leg crab hold |
Maika <4 points> |
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Small wave <6 points> |
11 minutes 26 seconds |
Julia <4 points> |
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Utami Hayashishita <6 points> |
12 minutes 2 seconds |
AZM <2 points> |
Match Details Report
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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○ Mayu Iwatani |
5 minutes 35 seconds |
Rinan |
| Hannan |
Himan ● |
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Mayu Iwatani, who lost to Konami in an official match the previous day, teamed up with Hanan, who returned to the ring the day before, for a tag team match. Their opponents were the twin sisters Rina and Hina. Surrounded by the three Hanan sisters, will the red belt champion be looking for a change of pace?
Iwatani appeared alongside Hanan, both dressed in judo uniforms. Iwatani's team tried to shake hands, but Rinami pointed to Iwatani. The match began with Hina and Iwatani. Suddenly, Rinami attacked Iwatani from behind, launching a double attack. They attacked the red belt champion with clotheslines, judo moves, and dropkicks. Rinami delivered a series of hair whips and stomped on Iwatani's neck. She followed up with a series of elbows and charged forward, but Iwatani delivered a back kick. However, Rinami interfered, and the sisters executed a double tomoe nage followed by an armbar. Hanan tried to interfere, but Hina threw her out of the ring. However, Iwatani deliveredboth of them. Hanan delivered a series of dropkicks and then a major outer reaping throw to Rinami. She also slammed Hina, who tried to interfere, onto the mat. Rinami rolled up Hanan and delivered a big boot. Hina charged forward, but Hanan slammed her onto the mat and handed the match to Iwatani. Iwatani slipped past Hinan and delivered a dropkick. Rina and Hinan hit Iwatani with a brainbuster. Hinan went for the Gedo Clutch but Hanan broke it up. Rina and Hinan charged forward and Iwatani and Hanan hit a double Northern Lights suplex. Iwatani aimed at Hinan and delivered a buzzsaw kick. She declared the finish and applied a modified dragon sleeper. Hinan tapped out and Iwatani and Hanan won.
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Jungle Scream <4 points> |
6 minutes 35 seconds |
Saya Iida <0 points> |
Jungle KyonaandIida Saya is a clash of former JAN members. The current setup is TCSvsSTARS, but Kyona is facing the threat of TCS disbanding. She has been threatened with dissolution by Oedo Tai, and a match where the unit will be disbanded if she loses has been scheduled for September 28thatKorakuen Hall. The format of the match will be revealed in the future, but Kyona has a personal goal: to win the 5☆STAR GP for the first time. Kyona stopped her losing streak the day before. If she can secure two points here, she should still be in contention for the championship. On the other hand, if Iida pulls off a surprise, it will be her first victory. We can expect a dramatic comeback, especially since she is participating as a substitute.
As soon as the gong sounded, Iida charged forward and unleashed a series of dropkicks. After an exchange of shoulder tackles, Iida sent Kyoko flying with a dropkick. Kyoko resisted Iida's attempt at a brainbuster, but Iida rolled her up for a pin. Iida delivered a series of chops, but Kyoko sent her flying with one. Kyoko delivered a series of hair whips and then stomped on Iida, driving her into the corner. She lifted Iida into a Canadian backbreaker and placed her on the top rope for a dropkick. When Iida kicked out, Kyoko applied a reverse figure-four leglock. Iida escaped and delivered a chop. Kyoko retaliated, and they exchanged chops. Iida countered Kyoko's dash with a chop, and although Kyoko resisted Iida's attempt at a body slam, Iida slammed her down forcefully. Iida followed with an elbow attack and went for the cover, but it was only a two count. Iida prepared for a Northern Suplex. Kyoko resisted and delivered a lariat. Kyoka attempts a powerbomb, but Iida dodges with a shoulder throw and delivers a missile kick. Iida declares she's going for the finish and hits a Northern Lights Suplex. Kyoka kicks out, and Iida grabs her arm. Kyoka dodges and hits a lariat. Iida dodges and goes for a reverse pin. Kyoka counters with an elbow followed by a corner lariat. She hits another lariat, but Iida kicks out. Kyoka tries to get Iida up, but is rolled up. Kyoka hits a lariat as Iida charges. She slams Iida down and goes for a diving body press. Iida can't kick out, and Kyoka gets her second win
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Saya Kamitani <1 point> |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka <7 points> |
Saya Kamitani has suffered two consecutive losses, while Himeka has won three in a row. The two have contrasting records, and now it's a one-on-one showdown. Looking at the numbers alone, Himeka seems to have the advantage, but Kamitani will want to avoid a third consecutive loss. The Goddess of Stardom Championship match at Yokohama Budokan has been canceled, but Kamitani will want to stop Himeka's momentum ahead of the upcoming tag team title match. Will the undefeated Himeka achieve a fourth consecutive win, or will Kamitani pull off a surprise?
Himeka entered the ring, led by Giulia and Maika of DDM. When the gong sounded, neither of them moved from their corners. They slowly walked forward and glared at each other. They locked up and grappled, testing their strength. Himeka pushed Kamiya into the ropes and broke the hold with a provocative smile. Himeka extended her hand invitingly, and they got into a four-point stance. Himeka got on top, and Kamiya pushed back. Kamiya twisted her arm and went from a headlock to a ground hold. They grappled for neck control and then back control, with Himeka getting a headlock. Kamiya tried to counter and go for a camel clutch, but Himeka immediately countered. Kamiya also countered and went from a leg lock to a neck lock. Kamiya went for an armbar, but Himeka got on top and used her weight on her. Kamiya countered, and Himeka threw her into the ropes and delivered a shoulder tackle. Himeka cornered Kamiya and stomped on her neck. Himeka brought her back to the center and delivered a body slam followed by a reverse Boston crab. When Kamiya manages to escape, Himeka ties her to the ropes and sends her tumbling to the outside with a lariat. Himeka chases after her and slams her forehead into the ring post. Himeka taunts Kamiya and slams her forehead into the commentator's table as well. She then delivers a body slam onto the mat outside the ring. Kamiya tries for a second one but Kamiya counters and slams her forehead into the apron. She then slams her right arm into the ring post and makes a comeback. Himeka survives at the 19 count. Kamiya delivers a series of stomps to Himeka's right shoulder, ties her right arm to the ropes and chokes her. She then twists Himeka's right arm and kicks her in the shoulder before taking her arm to the ground. When Himeka escapes, Kamiya ties her to the top rope and kicks her. 10 minutes have passed. Himeka attempts a corner body attack and tries to lift Kamiya up, but collapses due to the damage to her right arm. Kamiya relentlessly stomps to Himeka's right arm. As Kamitani gets up and charges, Himeka catches her and performs a backflip. Himeka then applies a reverse figure-four leglock to force a submission. Himeka escapes and delivers a knee strike to Kamitani's back. After an exchange of elbows, Kamitani taunts Himeka. The exchange of elbows continues. As Kamitani tries to charge, Himeka anticipates and body slams her in. Kamitani kicks Himeka's arm, but Himeka hits a lariat, bringing both of them down. They get up at the nine count and exchange elbows again. Kamitani taunts Himeka, and Himeka retaliates. Kamitani stands firm. Himeka blocks an elbow and Kamitani unleashes a flurry of blows. 15 minutes have passed. Kamitani shoves the referee twice and delivers a barrage of elbows. She follows up with a low dropkick to Himeka's right arm and a missile kick to the right arm. Kamitani grabs Himeka's right arm and applies a chokehold. Himeka escapes and goes outside the ring. Kamitani taunts Himeka from the ring, "What's wrong, Himeka?" Himeka returns and is pulled up and given a body slam. She declares the finish and goes for a running shooting star. Himeka counters and Kamitani charges in but is hit with a jumping knee. Himeka throws a lariat but is only counted to two. Himeka goes for an Argentine backbreaker. Two minutes remaining. Himeka slams Kamitani to the side but Kamitani counters. Himeka goes for a powerbomb. As the hold breaks, Kamitani forcefully goes for the cover. Kamitani throws a knee kick but is only counted to two. Kamitani screams, "Not yet!" One minute remaining. Kamitani throws a missile kick and forcefully goes for the pin, but when it is countered, she goes for an armbar. 30 seconds remaining. Kamitani goes for a running shooting star but Himeka dodges it. Kamitani tries to catch Himeka's knee attack but the bell rings. The match ends in a 20- minute draw
Himeka's comment
--But you didn't get the win
"I underestimated Kamiya. To put it positively, Kamiya is worth 1 point, and I'm worth 7 points. If you don't improve your score from now on, my value will decrease too. Kamiya, don't you dare lose. Well, I'm going to win anyway."
Comment from Kamitani
"Himeka is the next challenger for the Goddess of Stardom title, and she's been undefeated so far, giving Donna del Mondo a lot of momentum, but I, Saya Kamitani, the future Stardom star, have stopped her from winning all her matches. I don't think she was even looking at me, not at all. If she gets too cocky, she'll be caught off guard. Look forward to it. From now on, I'm going to win every match."
—Was aiming for the right shoulder part of your plan?
"Yes, I was really conscious of it before the initial lock-up and I had taped it, so I thought I had no choice but to aim for the shoulder."
—What are your feelings towards Himeka?
"She suddenly shows up in Stardom and immediately challenges for the Goddess of Stardom title. I mean, she's never been in Stardom before, so what's she talking about? Don't mess with us. Homegrown... I don't really care about being homegrown, but it feels like she's really underestimating us. She had a lot of momentum after beating Giulia at 5☆STAR."
—It was a very close call, an attack that could have easily resulted in a disqualification loss
"I couldn't accept that I would suddenly be challenged for the Goddesses of Stardom title."
—Did that feeling come out?
"Well, I really wanted to win no matter what."
—You didn't win, but you erased your opponent's potential victory
"We finally managed to score one goal after three matches, so we want to be aggressive in the remaining official matches."
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Watanabe Momo |
Win by disqualification in 6 minutes and 45 seconds. |
Kashima Saki |
Due to Shuri's absence, the official match resulted in a win for Watanabe Momo by default and a loss for Shuri by default. As a replacement, a singles match between MomoandKashima Saki was scheduled.
Natsuko is in Kashima's corner. Momo gets the first move, but Kashima tries to stop her movement with a modified sleeper hold. When Momo escapes, Kashima jumps on her with a hurricanrana and applies an Achilles lock. Kashima stomps on Momo's right leg. She lands a high kick, but Momo counters with a high kick of her own. Kashima goes for a roll-up, but Momo gets on top and goes for the cover. Kashima kicks out, and Momo hits a Soma Tou for a two count. Momo slams Kashima with something resembling a spinebuster and goes for a sleeper hold. At that moment, Natsuko interferes with a chair. She hits Momo and draws the referee's attention. Kashima also hits Momo with the chair. The referee calls for the bell and Momo is declared the winner by disqualification
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Tam Nakano <6 points> |
6 minutes 58 seconds |
Starlight Kid <2 points> |
Tam Nakano and Starlight Kid will face off in an official match between fellow STARS members. So far, Nakano has a winning record, although she lost her opening match. Kid, on the other hand, has one loss. This is a crucial match for both of them, as whether they score two points or not will make a huge difference
Kid extends his hand for a handshake, which Nakano cautiously accepts. Nakano dodges Kid's dropkick. Kid attempts a pin, but Nakano counters with a bridge. Nakano dodges Kid's 619 and delivers a soccer ball kick. Kid counters, and Nakano applies a dragon sleeper. He slams him backward and goes for the cover, but Kid kicks out. Nakano takes a series of elbows from Kid and gets back up. Nakano charges, and Kid cuts through the mortar and delivers a dropkick. Kid lands a 619 and then a standing moonsault press. Nakano kicks out, and Kid goes for a Shiranui. However, Nakano's foot gets caught on the ropes. Kid charges, but Nakano stops him and delivers a back drop. Nakano climbs to the corner, and Kid delivers an arm whip, followed by a fisherman suplex, a neck screw, and a moonsault press. Nakano kicks out, and Kid shouts, "This time it's really over!" and attempts a spinning diving body press. However, Nakano dodges and goes for a German suplex. Kid dodges and delivers a DDT. Nakano dodges Kid's attempt at a Kicchan Bomb and delivers a German suplex. When Kid retaliated, Nakano assumed the Tiger Suplex. Kid countered, dodging a spin kick and rolling him up. Nakano stopped Kid's charge and delivered a kick to his head. When Kid resisted Nakano's Tiger Suplex, Nakano slammed him forward. When Kid retaliated, Nakano delivered a Tiger Suplex. The referee counted to three, and Nakano defeated Kid
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Natsuko Tora <4 points> |
Ascension at 7 minutes 3 seconds → Single leg crab hold |
Maika <4 points> |
Maika and Tora Natsuko will clash in an official match. Future of Stardom Champion Maika has won her first two matches, showcasing the momentum of Donna del Mondo, and will face Natsuko with that momentum. Oedo Tai's Natsuko is sure to resort to foul play. She will likely use weapons to attack and fight in a way that puts her at the edge of disqualification. In fact, she lost by deliberate foul play against Hayashishita Utami, and the day before against Watanabe Momo, a foul directly led to her victory. It could go either way, so it remains to be seen which way Maika will draw out her desperate heel tactics. It is sure to be a close match
As Maika was about to appeal in the corner, Natsuko attacked. While Kashima distracted the referee, Natsuko threw a chair outside the ring. Natsuko then choked Maika. Maika executed a shoulder throw and brought Natsuko back into the ring. At the edge of the apron, Maika attacked Natsuko's left arm, but Maika made a comeback and continued her attack on the left arm. She applied an armlock, but Natsuko's feet reached the ropes. Maika applied a headlock, and when Natsuko threw her into the ropes, they exchanged shoulder tackles. Natsuko won the exchange and went for the cover, but Maika kicked out. Natsuko went for an elbow, and Maika fought back. After an elbow exchange, Natsuko landed an elbow smash and a lariat. Maika kicked out, and Natsuko followed with a kamikaze and a frog splash. Kashima climbed onto the apron to distract the referee. Natsuko grabbed a chain and went to the corner. Maika also climbed up to the corner and delivered a series of elbows. Natsuko then applied a chain chokehold. While wrapped up, Maika attempted a deadly drive, a hip throw, and a tomoe nage, using judo techniques to corner Natsuko, but Natsuko kicked out. Natsuko scratched her face and charged forward. Maika slammed Natsuko onto the mat, but Natsuko kicked out. Then Maika applied an armbar from an armlock. As Maika charged forward, Natsuko delivered a lariat with the chain. She lifted her up and went for the Ascension. Maika couldn't kick out, and Natsuko secured the three count
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◆Red Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Small wave <6 points> |
11 minutes 26 seconds |
Julia <4 points> |
White belt champion Giulia and red belt champion Konami, who defeated red belt champion Mayu Iwatani the previous day, will clash in an official match. The two previously faced each other in the Wonder of Stardom Championship Tournament, where Giulia won, giving her a foothold towards becoming champion. However, it's also true that Konami has been the toughest opponent Giulia has faced in their singles matches so far. In fact, Konami boasted in comments the day before that "she's not an unbeatable opponent." If Konami wins here, it will be Giulia's second loss, and Konami is expected to gain momentum with consecutive victories over the red and white belts..
Both wrestlers started cautiously. As Konami tried to get behind Giulia, Giulia applied a neck lock. Konami quickly countered, and both stood up. From a lock-up, Konami applied a headlock. Giulia forcibly took her down and delivered a dropkick from behind. Giulia drove Konami into the corner, delivered a knee to her stomach, and stomped on her neck. She grabbed Konami's left arm and then locked in a submission hold on her right arm. Giulia delivered a body slam in the center. Konami kicked out, but Giulia countered with a front suplex, a sliding kick, and a figure-four neck lock. She reversed the hold and repeatedly slammed Konami's forehead into the mat, then continued the figure-four neck lock. When Giulia reached the ropes, Konami delivered a heel drop. Giulia caught Konami's sliding kick and drove her into the corner, delivering a series of elbows. She threw Giulia into the corner and delivered a big boot followed by a DDT. Konami kicked out, and Giulia applied an STF. Konami jumped on her from behind and applied a sleeper hold. Giulia slammed her into the corner, but Konami countered with a hanging figure-four neck lock. Next, a diving foot stomp to the back. Giulia retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Konami applies a sleeper hold, but Giulia escapes with a back drop. Both are down. Konami is the first to get up and delivers a spinning kick. Giulia dodges the high kick and delivers a neckbreaker. Giulia helps Konami up, but she grapples with her and applies a front neck lock. Konami slams her with a brainbuster and then delivers a missile kick to her back from the corner. Giulia retaliates, and Konami delivers a buzzsaw kick. However, Giulia raises her shoulder. Konami then goes for a triangle. Giulia counters with a big boot and a falcon arrow. Konami retaliates, and Giulia slams her into the corner and goes for a superplex. Konami resists, and Giulia delivers a headbutt followed by a superplex. Giulia delivers a dropkick from the front. Konami retaliates, and Giulia, full of energy, goes for a Glorious Driver. Konami reverses and jumps in for a triangle armlock. Giulia taps out, and Konami is declared the winner
Comments from Konami
--Following the defeat of the red champion the previous day, you have now defeated the white champion
"Yes. I took a lot of damage yesterday, but today was also quite tough. To be honest, I thought the Giulia from last time would have finished me off completely, but I could really feel that she's gotten stronger and her mindset has changed since she won the belts. In the end, I won by submission with my triangle armlock. Since I beat the red belt champion yesterday and now the white belt champion, I think it wouldn't be strange at all for me to challenge for the titles of both the red and white belts. Once 5☆STAR is over and I've finished up with Oedo Tai, I definitely want to go and challenge for them."
—Are you conscious of last year's runner-up finish going into the league season?
"Well, yes."
—This year, you're determined to win the championship
"Of course, I'm determined to win this year. Last year, Utami and Jungle Kyona were absent. This year there are fewer absentees, so I think there will be more tough opponents, but I've fought many of them in singles matches before, so I'm not worried about that at all. I'm just fighting in singles matches, focusing on increasing my points and advancing through the tournament."
—I heard Julia had gotten stronger, but the last time you fought, you said, "I think I can probably win next time." Has your thinking changed since then?
"We won in that environment."
--Has Konami improved since last time?
"Julia has also evolved and grown since last time,"
Of course, I'm also evolving, so I'm looking forward to what the future holds."
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◆Blue Stars Official League Match: 20-minute single match |
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Utami Hayashishita <6 points> |
12 minutes 2 seconds |
AZM <2 points> |
A Queen's Quest stablemate showdown between Utami Hayashishita and AZM.15thOsaka event. This match was supposed to be the jinxed third match of the 5☆STAR GP, but the jinx remained in effect in a different sense. Therefore, the stablemate showdown against AZM is a restarted third match. Utami is desperate to break the jinx of starting the 5☆STAR GP with two consecutive wins only to be stopped at the third match, but she is well aware of the growth of AZM, who has become the High Speed Champion. Will AZM take advantage of Utami's jinxed third match and get her second win? Or will Utami break the jinx and go for her first championship?
AZM, who had been inviting Utami with a handshake, followed up with a series of roll-ups. Utami weathered the storm and delivered a knee attack. Utami tried to change the pace with a series of body slams that took advantage of her hang time. Utami tried to force a submission with a camel clutch. Releasing it, Utami delivered a dropkick from the side. AZM weathered a series of cover attempts and then landed a series of elbows followed by a missile kick. She warned, "I'm going to lift you up!" but Utami resisted. AZM then sent Utami out of the ring with a dropkick and ran along the apron, delivering a barrage of kicks. AZM taunted Utami from the ring, "What's wrong, Utami?" As Utami returned, AZM kicked her in the head and delivered a diving foot stomp. Utami countered, and AZM went for an armbar. She attempted a brainbuster, but Utami resisted. Nevertheless, AZM managed to complete the throw. As AZM charged, Utami delivered a side buster. Utami delivers a spear elbow attack, a dropkick to the back, and a sleeper hold. AZM counters with a high kick, then dives from the corner and grabs Utami's arm. Utami escapes and delivers a shoulder throw, then an STO. AZM kicks out, and Utami hits a missile kick. Utami aims for AZM's back as she kicks out, but AZM rolls her up repeatedly. She pushes forward forcefully, but Utami kicks out. AZM applies a Mystica-style armbar. She transitions into an armlock, but Utami's feet reach the ropes.10minutes have passed. AZM charges forward, but Utami stops her and delivers an Argentine backflip. Utami goes for a sleeper hold and then a body scissors on the ground. AZM escapes and Utami slams her onto the mat, but it's only a two count. AZM kicks out, but Utami picks her up and delivers an Argentine backbreaker. Utami switches to a German suplex and gets the three count. Utami wins her third consecutive match in the league.
Utami: "I won all three matches in the 5☆STAR GP! It was so much fun having my first singles match against AZM. Thank you very much. It's been a while since I was in Sendai. But I have another Stardom match scheduled for November 15th at Sendai Sunplaza! And I also have matches scheduled in Aomori and Iwate prefectures. Stardom will be conquering Tohoku more and more from now on, so please come and watch us. Today was the best QQ showdown, so can QQ wrap things up? Believe in the present? Shine in the future? It's up to you who you believe in. Bow down to the queens!"
Comment from Utami
"I won my third 5☆STAR GP match, making it three wins in a row. My momentum and flow are at their best. I'm on a roll. So this year, I want to win the 5☆STAR GP and become the ultimate summer girl, since I debuted in the summer."
――８・15How did you feel when the Osaka match was canceled and the Momo match was postponed?
"I felt terrible. It was my first single in Japan with Momo as the main act, so I really wanted to do it, but I had to accept that it turned out this way, so I switched my focus to the next thing and worked hard for today."
--Today was the first single release with AZM
"Yes, from the moment the matchups and blocks were decided, I was really looking forward to my first singles match against AZM. I had been looking forward to it ever since AZM gave me permission to join QQ and has taken care of me a lot since then, so I was really excited, and I think it was the best first singles match I could have had, as I was able to win."
—What was it like during the period when the tournament was canceled? How did losing the 5☆STAR GP every year in the third round affect you?
"Yes, as is the pattern every year, something bad happens in the third match. This time, the third match was unexpectedly canceled, and the important Yokohama Budokan match was also canceled. In a way, I feel like I have some kind of luck, but anyway, I won today and have continued my winning streak, so I think I'm on track to be in the best possible condition for 5☆STAR."
--This is the first time you've won three consecutive games in your third appearance
"Yes, we've achieved our first three-game winning streak. We want to win all the remaining games and become champions this year, becoming the 'Summer Girls'!"
—Have you broken the jinx?
"Yes, I've already overcome it."