"The 10th GODDESS OF STARDOM Tag League Tournament"
October 25th (Sun) YAMADA Green Dome Maebashi (Attendance: 237 people = Sold out / Limited number of attendees due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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8 minutes 19 seconds |
I'm in a great mood! |
| ○ Saki Kashima |
Rinnan● |
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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Julia |
12 minutes 0 seconds |
Riho |
| ○Maika |
Himan ● |
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◆GODDESS OF STARDOM Tag League Official Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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[Grab the top] |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
[wing★gori] |
| Himeka |
Hannan |
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◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
Win by disqualification at 14 minutes and 19 seconds. |
Tora Natsuko ● |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Bea Priestley |
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◆GODDESS OF STARDOM Tag League Official Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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[MK☆Sisters] |
14 minutes 49 seconds |
【DREAM☆H】 |
| Starlight Kid |
Mina Shirakawa ● |
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Match Details Report
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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8 minutes 19 seconds |
I'm in a great mood! |
| ○ Saki Kashima |
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Originally, a three-way match was scheduled featuring Konami , Rinami , and Gokigen desu☆, but the card was changed due to Saya Kamitani's absence. The first match became a tag team match between Gokigen desu☆ & Rinami and Saki Kashima & Konami. Thus, the match became a STARS vs. Oedo Tai scenario. However, Gokigen and Rinami are members who transferred from TCS. Given that Konami betrayed TCS and joined Oedo Tai, things are unlikely to be peaceful. Normally, one would think that Gokigen and Rinami would target Konami in the match, but there is also the possibility that Gokigen will use her cheerful character to make the match a way to forget the grudge. Which way will it go?
Kashima and Konami's team are seconded by Tora Natsuko and Bea Priestley. The match starts with Gokigen and Konami. As usual, Gokigen strikes a pose in all four directions, shouting "Here we go!" Turning around, he sees the Oedo Tai. However, they team up with Rinami and capture Konami. Rinami delivers three dropkicks to Konami. Konami stands on her feet, and Rinami tries to hit her again, but Kashima pulls her leg from under the ring to stop her. Konami and Kashima stomp on Rinami's face in their respective corners. Kashima twists Rinami's arm, throws Gokigen who is waiting on the sidelines, and then stomps on her neck. Konami holds Rinami against the ropes, and the Oedo Tai team attacks in full force. Konami hits Rinami with a soccer ball kick. Rinami retaliates and comes at her with a series of elbows. Konami charges, but Rinami dodges and slams her to the mat with a hip throw. Gokigen attempts a senton but it is dodged. However, he dodges a double attack and delivers a dropkick to Kashima, then makes both of them victims of a senton. Gokigen threatens Konami for a brainbuster but is thrown in the opposite direction. When Gokigen counters, Konami jumps in and applies an armbar followed by an armlock. Kashima dodges Gokigen's strikes. Gokigen grabs Konami's leg and spins her around before delivering a hell thrust. Rinami tags in and delivers a corner dropkick followed by a series of hip throws and an outer leg sweep. When Kashima counters, Rinami threatens to finish her off with a Hydrangea, but it is cut off and she is hit with a coordinated attack from the Oedo Tai. Kashima hits Rinami with a face crusher followed by a double-arm facebuster. Rinami corners Kashima with a series of roll-ups. However, Kashima lands a big boot. Rinami tries to go for the My Emblem but is countered by Gokigen's hell thrust followed by a jackknife. Kashima countered with a double arm throw followed by a hellish thrust, inviting a friendly fire incident. Kashima then landed the My Emblem, which Rina couldn't counter, and the referee counted to three
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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Julia |
12 minutes 0 seconds |
Riho |
| ○Maika |
Himan ● |
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In the tag team league, Giulia & Maika, with a record of 1 win and 1 loss, will face Riho & Hina. Giulia's team suffered a surprising defeat on October 17th in Kanazawa when they were pinned by Gokigen☆. The pinfall was initiated by a combination of Riho and Gokigen. For Giulia, who suffered a direct loss, this match will be a chance to get revenge on Riho and reset the league. In addition, after this tournament, Giulia has a White Belt match scheduled for October 29th at Korakuen Hall. She lost to her stablemate Himeka in the 5☆STAR GP, so revenge is her top priority. For Giulia, Maebashi and Korakuen Hall will be two consecutive matches where she can seek revenge.
Riho tries to shake hands, but DDM doesn't move. The bell rings with Hinami and Maika starting. They both pull at each other, and Maika takes her to the ground. Hinami counters Maika's headlock and also escapes a head scissors. Riho enters and delivers a corner attack to Maika. Hinami goes for the cover, but Maika kicks out. Hinami charges forward, but Giulia cuts her off from the apron. Giulia and Maika combine for a big boot, back drop, and elbow drop. Maika hits Hinami with a body slam and a series of stomps. She drives her to the ropes and stomps on her face, and Giulia joins in. Giulia slowly delivers a neckbreaker drop to Hinami. Hinami kicks out, and Giulia applies a front neck lock. Maika hits Hinami with a body slam and then a reverse Boston crab. Riho tries to break it up, but Giulia interferes with her further attempts. Maika continues with the reverse Boston crab. Giulia puts Riho in a sleeper hold to prevent any further intervention. However, Hinami reached the ropes on her own. Maika delivered a series of elbows, and Hinami threw her with a hip throw before handing her over to Riho. Riho delivered a dropkick to Maika. She knocked out Giulia, who was waiting on the sidelines, and aimed a Northern Suplex at Maika. Maika resisted and called in Giulia. DDM attempted a clothesline, but Riho dodged it and delivered a DDT to Maika. Riho attempted a crossbody on Maika, but was caught, and Maika slammed Riho with a Rock Bottom. Giulia delivered a windmill backbreaker to Riho. Riho dodged a brainbuster but took a DDT, and Giulia delivered a dropkick to her face. Riho kicked out and Giulia went to the corner. However, Hinami cut her off and Riho delivered a deadly lead rib followed by a diving foot stomp. Hinami delivered a dropkick to Giulia and then prepared for a body slam. Giulia resisted and tried to counter with a body slam of her own. However, Hinami resisted and delivered a series of elbows followed by a dropkick. She attempted a body slam and pinned Giulia, but Giulia kicked out. When Giulia threw an elbow, Hinami retaliated. After an exchange of elbows, Hinami landed a series of blows, and although she resisted Giulia's attempt at a back drop, Giulia managed to catch her in an STF. Riho tried to break up the hold, but Maika separated them. Maika then hit Hinami with a body slam, but only got a two count. She then tried a reverse figure-four leglock to force a submission. Hinami desperately escaped. Maika lifted her up, and Hinami threw her at Riho, slamming her onto the mat. Maika escaped the Gedo Clutch. Hinami dashed forward, but Maika broke up the hold and, despite being off-balance, delivered a brainbuster. Maika then hit the Sazanka, and Hinami couldn't kick out, so Maika got the three count
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◆GODDESS OF STARDOM Tag League Official Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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[Grab the top] |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
[wing★gori] |
| Himeka |
Hannan |
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The Goddess of Stardom Tag League official match is between Saya Iida & Hanan and Shuri & Himeka. Iida's team suffered a loss in their second match at Shin - Kiba on October 11th , but put up a great fight against Momo Watanabe & AZM. Although they are relatively inexperienced, they showed that they are a team that should not be underestimated. That said, Shuri & Himeka, who are considered strong contenders for the championship, cannot afford to be complacent. Shuri's team started the league with a victory over the reigning tag team champions Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani. It could be said that they set the stage for the champions' slump in the league. So, Shuri's team will definitely want to record a winning streak and gain an advantage in the league, but we hope that Iida's team will show the same forward-moving attitude they displayed in the opening match. Will there be an upset !?
As Shuri was called last, Iida and Hanan launched a surprise dropkick attack. After separating their opponents, they hooked Shuri on the ropes and delivered a double dropkick to her back. Iida caught Shuri's kick and dropped an elbow, then countered with a shoulder tackle. Shuri stopped Iida's movement with a series of low kicks and drove her into the corner. Himeka entered the ring and they launched a double corner attack, then combined for a brainbuster with a long hang time. Shuri hit Iida with a soccer ball kick and then a single-leg cover. Iida kicked out and slammed her into her corner and handed her over to Himeka. Himeka slammed Iida's head into the corner and delivered a series of hair whips. Himeka then delivered a series of high body slams to Iida. Shuri delivered a series of knees to Iida's stomach. She aimed carefully and landed a knee attack as well. She then dropped a guillotine on the apron. She brought Iida back in and delivered a brainbuster. Iida responded with a series of reverse chops, shouting "Don't mess with me!" Shuri stood her ground and said "More!" As Shuri charged, Iida countered with a reverse chop. Hanan delivered a series of dropkicks to Shuri. She called Iida over and they took turns delivering foot stomps. Iida hoisted Hanan onto her back and delivered a body press. Hanan went for the cover, but Shuri kicked out. As Hanan charged, Shuri delivered a knee followed by a soccer ball kick. She kicked her from the front as well, but only got a two count. Himeka delivered a corner body attack and then put Hanan in a reverse Boston crab. Hanan managed to reach the ropes on her own. Himeka delivered a knee attack from behind, and Shuri kicked her over the apron. Hanan kicked out, and Himeka went for an Argentine backbreaker. Hanan went for a three count with a series of roll-ups. Iida delivered a dropkick and a back elbow attack to Himeka. Iida kicked out and got ready for a Northern Lights suplex. Himeka endured, and Shuri intervened, delivering a knee strike to Iida. Iida countered, and Himeka screamed "It's over!" and went for an Argentine backbreaker. However, Hanan broke up the pin. Iida and Hanan delivered a double dropkick. Iida then hit Himeka with a missile kick. Himeka countered, and Iida delivered a Northern Lights Suplex. She managed to throw her, but Shuri made the break. Himeka countered with a lariat, then lifted Iida up and slammed her down. However, Iida managed to escape at the last moment and delivered an Iidabashi. Shuri broke up the pin, and Iida was hit with a knee attack and slammed to the mat, followed by a Fantastic Flip by Himeka and Shuri. It looked like the pin was over, but Hanan managed to break up the pin. Himeka then hit Iida with a running powerbomb. The referee counted to three, and Himeka won
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◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match |
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○ Momo Watanabe |
Win by disqualification at 14 minutes and 19 seconds. |
Tora Natsuko ● |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Bea Priestley |
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Goddess Champion Saya Kamitani was forced to withdraw due to illness on the day of the match, and the six-woman tag team match between Queen's Quest (Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, and Saya Kamitani) and Oedo Tai (Bea Priestley, Natsuko Tora, and Saki Kashima) was changed to a match between Momo Watanabe and Utami HayashishitaandBea Priestley and Natsuko Tora. The dynamic of the unit rivalry remains unchanged,
Momo and Utami are former Goddess Champions. Despite Kamitani's absence, Momo lost to Priestley at Yokohama Budokan, failing to capture the SWA World Championship, and the animosity stemming from the betrayal remains unresolved. So, will this match revolve around Momovs.Priestley? Momo and Utami must also be wary of Natsuko's rough tactics involving weapons. Oedo Tai will likely want to use QQ's defeat to gain momentum as they aim to capture the Artist of the Year Championship held by DDM.
Natsuko gets angry at referee Murayama's weapon check. Natsuko and Utami face off first. They lock up and Natsuko puts her in a headlock. Utami tries to counter but Natsuko grabs her hair and escapes. They exchange shoulder tackles and glare at each other, then Natsuko attacks by pinching Utami's nose. Utami sends her flying with a shoulder tackle and joins up with Momo for a facebuster. Natsuko takes a barrage of kicks from Momo and stands up. Momo charges forward but Priestley cuts her off from the apron. Natsuko hits Momo with a hair whip and a face wash. Priestley kicks Momo with a soccer ball kick. Momo retaliates with a series of middle kicks but Priestley hits a dragon screw. Natsuko hits Momo with a running senton. The Oedo Tai team traps Momo in their corner. Natsuko attacks Momo, taunting her with "What's wrong?". Momo retorts "Don't mess with me!" and hands the ball over to Utami. However, Prestley interfered with Utami. Utami dodged a clothesline, hoisted Prestley onto her shoulders, and threw her at Natsuko. They both got hit in a joint attack, but Natsuko kicked out. Utami got behind Prestley and went for a German suplex. Natsuko anticipated Utami's charge and hit a spear. Prestley dodged Utami and hit a DDT. Utami kicked out, and Prestley went for a brainbuster. Utami endured it and hit a dropkick. Prestley hit a diving foot stomp to the back, but it was only a two count. Utami dodged a knee attack and hit a German suplex and a lariat. Momo hit Prestley with a PK, and after dodging high kicks, they landed a series of middle kicks. Prestley went for an elbow, and Momo fought back. Natsuko broke up the elbow exchange and Prestley hit a thrust kick. Prestley went for a Plan Be on Momo. Momo went for a Tequila, but Prestley dodged it and hit her with a knee.10minutes had passed. Natsuko unleashes a barrage of attacks on Momo, including a spear elbow, cannonball, backflip, and lariat. Momo counters with a middle kick followed by a spear dropkick on Natsuko. Natsuko dodges the second one, then lifts Momo up and Priestley delivers a foot stomp. Natsuko attempts a frog splash, but Utami breaks it up. Natsuko signals her finish and sends Momo flying, but Momo manages to lift her shoulders at the last moment. Natsuko follows up with a series of strikes, but Utami counters with an Argentine backflip. Momo lands a Soumatou, but only gets a two count. Momo puts Natsuko in a chicken wing face lock. Priestley breaks it up and brings in a chair. While the referee is distracted, Natsuko strikes Momo with a chain and attempts a hanging. The referee notices and calls for the bell, and Natsuko is disqualified.
Priestley: "Is it okay? Three people are so shoppy. Momoi is the most shoppy! Super shoppy!"
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◆GODDESS OF STARDOM Tag League Official Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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[MK☆Sisters] |
14 minutes 49 seconds |
【DREAM☆H】 |
| Starlight Kid |
Mina Shirakawa ● |
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The main event of the Maebashi tournament was a Goddess of Stardom Tag League official match between Mayu Iwatani & Starlight KidandTam Nakano & Mina Shirakawa. Although it was a match between STARS stablemates, neither team could afford to lose. Iwatani & Kid had suffered consecutive losses in the first two days of the tournament and were already on the brink of elimination. If they failed to score any points in this match, their elimination would be certain. On the other hand, Nakano & Shirakawa had started with a victory over Oedo Tai. If they could get another win in this match, it would be a crucial 2 points towards advancing to the finals. The main point of interest was the encounter between Iwatani, the reigning champion of the red belt, and Shirakawa, who had chosen the path of participating in Stardom. This main event could determine the outcome of the tournament.
After both teams exchanged a clean handshake, Nakano's team attacked, isolating Kid. They bewildered Kid with a double attack, then landed dropkicks from both sides. Shirakawa attempted a hanging ceiling hold. Kid survived and teamed up with Iwatani for a dropkick. Kid hit Shirakawa with a running elbow attack and a neckbreaker drop. Iwatani delivered a soccer ball kick to Shirakawa. When Shirakawa retaliated, Iwatani locked him in a reverse figure-four leglock. When he escaped, Iwatani delivered a foot stomp followed by a body slam. Kid held Shirakawa against the ropes and delivered a dropkick to his back. He slammed him down with a body slam and then applied a camel clutch. Iwatani assisted in the cover, but Shirakawa kicked out. Iwatani applied a reverse figure-four leglock, but he was near the ropes, so Iwatani went for a neck lock. Nakano tried to break it up, but Kid stopped him. Shirakawa escaped, and Iwatani delivered a low dropkick. Kid stood up after taking a series of elbows from Shirakawa. Shirakawa anticipated Kid's charge and delivered a flying cross chop. Nakano tried to knee Kid, but Kid dodged it. Kid and Iwatani teamed up, but Nakano hit Iwatani with a neckbreaker and Kid with a knee attack. Kid dodged a lariat and delivered a hurricanrana. Nakano charged, and Kid hit another hurricanrana. Iwatani dodged Nakano and delivered a dropkick. Iwatani and Nakano exchanged elbows. Iwatani delivered a back kick, but Nakano dodged the charge with a bridge and rolled her up. Nakano got behind Iwatani, but Iwatani held on. However, Nakano delivered a back drop. Iwatani kicked out, and Nakano handed the ball to Shirakawa. Shirakawa delivered an aerial body slam followed by a somersault drop. Iwatani dodged a charge and called Kid over, and they performed a 619 together. They also simultaneously delivered standing moonsaults.10minutes had passed. Iwatani and Kid climbed onto the corner. Nakano cut them off and dropped Iwatani. Shirakawa lifts Kid and drops him onto his knees. Nakano and Shirakawa landtwodirections before doing a plancha to the outside. Nakano's German suplex and Shirakawa's cross chop combine. They attempt another combined move, but Iwatani kicks out. They throw Kid andbothcatch him for a body attack. However, Kid hits Nakano with a DDT. Shirakawa lifts Iwatani, but she counters. Iwatani is thrown but manages a tope to the outside. Kid hits a DDT over the apron. Iwatani returns to the ring and hits Shirakawa with a German suplex, but Shirakawa kicks out at the last moment. Iwatani signals her finish and does a frog splash. Nakano tries to break it up, but Kid separates them. Shirakawa rolls her up, but Iwatani kicks out. Kid grabs Shirakawa's neck and hits a Codebreaker, followed by Iwatani's diving foot stomp. Then Iwatani goes for the Dragon. The three count is made, and Iwatani's team gets their first victory.
Iwatani: "Good evening, everyone in Maebashi! I'm so glad that Shirakawa Mina is also a member of STARS. Can I say welcome to STARS, Shirakawa Mina? Congratulations to Shirakawa Mina on officially joining STARS!"
Kid: "Congratulations! Now that you're a part of STARS, let's fight together! To everyone in Maebashi, this event was actually supposed to be held here, but unfortunately it was canceled due to the coronavirus, so I'm really happy that we were able to hold it successfully today. This was our first time competing in Gunma, and I was so happy that everyone in Gunma welcomed us so warmly. I hope we can hold this every year. Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We are STARDOM!"
Comments from Iwatani and Kid
Iwatani: "So, in the tag league, we finally got 2 points. That's good."
Kid: "Thank you."
Iwatani: "Honestly, we were so confident in our tag team, we had nothing but confidence up until now. I think that finally paid off today. Our teamwork was perfect. If we keep going like this, we could definitely make it to the finals."
Kid: "We have two more matches left. I want to score a lot of points in these two matches and aim to advance to the finals."
Iwatani: "Today's match was a STARS showdown, a match between members from the same school, and Shirakawa Mina officially joined STARS. I think it's a good thing that we're getting new members and changing the color of the group, so I hope Shirakawa Mina will fully express her own individuality and thrive in STARS. Next time, next time. Let's do our best next time too."