FIRE PRO WRESTLING WORLD presents STARDOM The way to major league 2020,
Saturday, February 8th, Korakuen Hall (Attendance: 1519 = Sold out)
Match Results
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Yuzuki Hoshino |
3 minutes 15 seconds |
Reo Onozaki |
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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Nakano Tam |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Rinan |
| ○Starlight Kid |
Himan ● |
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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○ Saya Kamitani |
3 minutes 26 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| Iida Saya |
Starlight Kid |
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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○Jamie Hayter |
2 minutes 38 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| Zoe Skye |
Iida Saya |
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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DEATH Yama-san |
1 minute 45 seconds: |
Jamie Hayter |
| ○Leila Hirsch |
Zoe Skye |
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◆TCS vs. Oedo Tai 6-person tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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Tora Natsuko |
10 minutes 8 seconds |
Kimura Hana |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Jungle Scream |
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Summer violets |
Small wave● |
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challengers> |
17 minutes 12 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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○Julia |
Watanabe Momo |
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Juri |
Utami Hayashishita |
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| Maika |
AZM● |
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*The 22nd champions, Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, and AZM, failed in their second title defense. Giulia, Syuri, and Maika become the 23rd champions
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion> |
16 minutes 52 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Arisa Hoshiki |
Bea Priestley |
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*The 13th champion, Arisa Hoshiki, successfully defended her title for the 10th time
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◆Special Singles Match: 30-minute time limit, one fall |
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Takumi Ayaba |
20 minutes 49 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
Match Details Report
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Yuzuki Hoshino |
3 minutes 15 seconds |
Rei Onozaki |
The singles match between Onozaki Reo and Hoshino Yuzuki takes place as the opening match. Hoshino offers a handshake, which Onozaki accepts, and the bell rings. Hoshino takes the lead with four consecutive dropkicks. Hoshino slams Onozaki with a body slam, but Onozaki retaliates with "I'll pay you back!" Hoshino retaliates again, and Onozaki hits another one. Hoshino endures and puts Onozaki in a sleeper hold while piggybacking. Onozaki corners Hoshino, but Hoshino rolls him up. Hoshino follows up with a dropkick and a series of elbows. Hoshino throws Onozaki into the corner, and Onozaki retaliates with a back elbow, followed by a series of elbow drops and an elbow attack. Hoshino retaliates, and Onozaki takes the fight to an elbow exchange. Each time Hoshino is sent flying, he gets up and challenges Onozaki to an elbow. Hoshino lands a series of blows and charges forward, but Onozaki counters with an elbow and a face crusher. Hoshino retaliates, and Onozaki rolls him up with a Magistral. The referee counted to three, and Hoshino defeated his senior, Onozaki.
Nakano: "Hello everyone. Wow, you're all so energetic. Thank you very much. Thank you so much for coming to the Stardom Korakuen Hall event today despite your busy schedules. I'm Nakano Tam, Stardom's Special PR Ambassador. Nice to meet you. We will now announce the second collaboration between Fire Pro Wrestling World and Stardom. First, please take a look at this video."
On the screen, the 11 additional wrestlers were announced for the second collaboration with Fire Pro, "FIRE PRO WRESTLING WORLD presents STARDOM The way to major league 2020," in addition to the wrestlers from the first announcement. The wrestlers were then brought into the ring for a commemorative photo.
Nakano: "Everyone, please have lots and lots of fun playing. Thank you."
The streaming will begin on Thursday, March 5th
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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Nakano Tam |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Rinan |
| ○Starlight Kid |
Himan ● |
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Tam Nakano & Starlight Kid, Saya Kamitani & Saya Iida, DEATH Yama-san & Leila Hirsch, Jamie Hayter & Zoe Sky, and Rina & Hinan face off in a gauntlet tag team match. In this format where the order of entry greatly influences the outcome, which team will be the last one standing? The match starts with Tam Nakano & Starlight Kid vs. Rina & Hinan. When the Nakano team offers a handshake, the sisters pull their hands away and throw them. Rina and Hinan trap STARS in a submission hold before separating them. Rina slams Nakano to the mat. Hinan attempts a body slam on Nakano but is slammed back down. Rina doesn't allow a tag and the sisters attack together. Nakano takes on both of them by herself and hits Hinan with a face crusher. Kid tags in and hits Hinan with a running dropkick followed by a neckbreaker drop. Hinami throws Kid into an armbar. After an exchange of roll-up attempts, Hinami applies a Gedo Clutch. Nakano breaks up the pin, separating the sisters. Nakano kicks Hinami in the back, and Kid delivers a suplex. Kid kicks out and declares she's going for the finish with a spinning frog splash. Kid wins by pinfall
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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○ Saya Kamitani |
3 minutes 26 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| Iida Saya |
Starlight Kid |
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The third pair, Kamiya and Iida, ambushed Kid with a dropkick as soon as they entered the ring. They isolated Kid and hit him with a series of dropkicks. However, Nakano returned and attempted a double 619. Kid attempted a standing moonsault, but Iida countered. Iida hit Kid with a series of chops. Kid dodged them but was hit with a counter chop. Kamiya hit Kid with a dropkick followed by a reverse Boston crab. Nakano interfered and hit Kamiya with a back drop, and Kid hit a spinning frog splash. Kamiya rolled him up, but it was only a two count. Kid got behind Nakano, but Nakano's spin kick hit him by mistake. Kamiya and Iida hit Kid with missile kicks. Kamiya hit an overhead kick followed by a running shooting star press. Kid couldn't kick out, and Kamiya got the three count
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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○Jamie Hayter |
2 minutes 38 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| Zoe Skye |
Iida Saya |
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Next up is Jamie Hayter & Zoe Sky. The foreign duo attacks, but Iida delivers a barrage of chops to Hayter. Hayter breaks up the pin and takes him down with an elbow. Hayter tries to do a brainbuster on Iida, but is rolled up. Iida corners Hayter with a series of roll-ups. Iida gets behind Hayter and Kamitani delivers a missile kick. Iida delivers a missile kick to Hayter. Hayter kicks out, and Iida goes for the Iidabashi. Hayter kicks out, but Iida goes for the Iidabashi again. Sky breaks up the pin, but Kamitani lures him outside the ring. Hayter counters Iida with a lariat and a Ushigoroshi. Iida can't kick out and Hayter gets the three count
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◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (20-minute time limit, one fall) |
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DEATH Yama-san |
1 minute 45 seconds: |
Jamie Hayter |
| ○Leila Hirsch |
Zoe Skye |
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The Hater team ambushed the Deathyama team as they entered the ring. However, the Deathyama team quickly responded with a double DDT. When they attempted a brainbuster, Hater countered with a lariat. Sky hit Hersh with a Codebreaker, and Hater with a backbreaker. Deathyama interfered, causing a friendly fire incident, and Hersh hit Sky with a German suplex and a double knee attack. Hersh ran to the top rope and delivered a triangle jump moonsault press. Sky was pinned for the three count, and the Deathyama & Hersh team emerged victorious
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◆TCS vs. Oedo Tai 6-person tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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Tora Natsuko |
10 minutes 8 seconds |
Kimura Hana |
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○ Saki Kashima |
Jungle Scream |
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Summer violets |
Small wave● |
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TCS, consisting of Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona, and Konami, will clash with Oedo Tai, consisting of Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, and Sumire Natsu,six-woman tag team match. The winner of this match will become the number one contender for the Artist of Stardom Championship, making it effectively a challenger determination match. The current Artist of Stardom Champions are Queen's Quest's Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, and AZM, but they will face a challenge from Donna del Mondo, consisting of Giulia, Syuri, and Maika, in a later match...
Oedo Tai, who had announced a renewal for this tournament, appeared with a new theme song and new gowns. Kashima provoked Hana and nominated her to start the match. Hana accepted and the match began. Kashima put her in a headlock, but Hana threw her into the ropes and sent her flying with a shoulder tackle, laughing loudly. Kashima slammed the laughing Hana headfirst into the mat. Hana gave Natsu, who was waiting on the sidelines, a big boot, and then trapped Kashima in her own corner. TCS attacked Kashima with three members. Konami hit Kashima with a soccer ball kick. Kyoka gave Kashima a body slam. Kashima kicked out and scratched Kyoka's face. Kyoka caught Kashima's attempt at a hurricanrana and turned it into a reverse Boston crab. Oedo Tai interfered and tried to break up the hold, but TCS launched a series of corner attacks. Kashima hit Kyoka with a hurricanrana and a corner big boot. Natsu followed with a big boot on Kyoka. However, Hana broke up Kashima's attempt at a bronco buster. Natsu wa Hana drives Konami away and kicks Kyoko in the groin. Natsu delivers a Bronco Buster and a Leg Drop to Kyoko. Natsu and Natsuko team up and prepare for a Brainbuster, but Kyoko throws them away. Kyoko and Natsuko exchange shoulder tackles, with Natsuko gaining the upper hand, but Kyoko retaliates. Natsuko takes down Kyoko with a spear. As Natsuko charges, Kyoko hits her with an elbow. Konami hits Natsuko with a series of middle kicks followed by an armlock. Natsuko dodges the charge, and the Oedo Tai team attacks Konami. Natsuko hits Konami with a Kamikaze followed by a diving body press. Natsuko pulls Konami up and hits her with an elbow smash and a spear. Konami catches it, but her armlock is blocked. Natsu blocks Konami's charge, Natsuko does a backflip, and Kashima does a diving foot stomp. Konami counters and rolls her up for a high kick and a modified suplex hold. Kyoka and Hana dropkick Natsuko. Hana and Kyoka combine for a face crusher, and Konami kicks Kashima in the side of the head, but it's only a two count. Kashima tries to turn the tide, but Konami counters. Kashima rolls her up again for the three count, giving Oedo Tai the victory
Comment from Oedo Tai
—TCS was provocative before the match, but they achieved a magnificent victory
Natsuko: "In the end, they ended up being laughed at by the audience, so I guess it's like, 'Serves them right.' As we declared, we just used them as a stepping stone to win. As I said in the promotional video earlier, today marks the beginning of a new Oedo Tai. Kagetsu is gone, Hazuki is gone. To be honest, during this time, we've been told a lot of different things, and I've been seriously worried, but after fighting today, I realized something. Oedo Tai has its best members right now. The members at any given time are always the best. From now on, it's not just about us, but we have to work even harder to satisfy the audience. The audience has to think that the current Oedo Tai is the best. That's where we have to start."
Natsu: "It all starts today. The past Oedo Tai was just so big, so it's going to be really hard to surpass it. But if we cling to the past and hold onto the afterimages of people who are no longer here, we'll be finished. But it's not over yet, neither for Oedo Tai nor for us. Kashima Saki has joined us this year, and she's already a valuable asset to Oedo Tai. Kashima Saki, Tora Natsuko, and Natsu Sumire too. Of course, Bee and Jamie are also valuable assets to Oedo Tai."
Natsuko: "Martina too."
Natsu: "...I forgot. They're an important presence. More than anything, the ones we probably need to defeat aren't other units or other wrestlers, but the past Oedo Tai. Today I reaffirmed that we need to become an even bigger unit, one that can overshadow the greatness of that past."
—So, wouldn't acquiring artists be essential for that?
Natsuko: "Of course. Personally, I'm glad Bea betrayed us and joined Oedo Tai, and also, recently Utami Hayashishita and Jamie fought for the belts, and Jamie won, right? I want to completely strip QQ of all the positive words like smiles and hope. Those guys have no value. Nothing. They have even less value than Oedo Tai, who are being talked about like crap, in the current Stardom. I'll take it from QQ and prove it. Well, that's assuming they defend the title today, though. If they lose to a unit that suddenly appeared like Ketchup, they're even less valuable than if they lost to us. It's laughable."
Natsu: "No matter who comes, we, as the Oedo Tai, have to get results, so it doesn't matter who the opponent is, we've earned the right to challenge, so let's take on the challenge and snatch the victory."
Natsuko: "Let's pick them."
Natsu: "Don't underestimate the Oedo Tai!"
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◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challengers> |
17 minutes 12 seconds |
<Champion group> |
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○Julia |
Watanabe Momo |
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Juri |
Utami Hayashishita |
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| Maika |
AZM● |
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*The 22nd champions, Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, and AZM, failed in their second title defense. Giulia, Syuri, and Maika become the 23rd champions
Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, and AZM will defend their Artist of Stardom Championship for the second time. Their challengers are Donna del Mondo, a team formed by Giulia. Giulia, Syuri, and Maika are making their first appearance, but they are aiming to win the title on their first try. Each matchup is fresh, but Maika and Utami are particularly noteworthy as they just faced each other in JUST TAP OUT for the Future of Stardom title. The key point will likely be how the less experienced Maika performs. Also, it will be interesting to see Syuri face all members of the champion team for the first time. This match will also test the teamwork of Donna del Mondo. What kind of unit are they? Queen's Quest, who were betrayed by Bea Priestley and are looking for a fresh start, cannot afford to lose to newcomers. An intense unit battle is expected
Maika provokes Utami and designates her to start the match, so the match begins with Utamivs.Maika. They grapple for the back and then for the neck. After a struggle on the ground, Utami applies a headlock. Utami continues with the headlock on the ground, putting pressure on Maika. Maika counters with a head scissors, but Utami escapes. Momo and Shuri face off. After a struggle for the arms, Momo performs an arm whip, and Shuri retaliates by grabbing her arm and taking the match to the ground. The crowd roars as Shuri delivers a soccer ball kick. Momo returns the favor with a soccer ball kick of her own, prompting Shuri to kick her back. Shuri also gets Momo to kick her back with a soccer ball kick. However, Shuri catches Momo's leg. As Shuri tries to kick, Momo fakes it. AZM and Giulia engage in a rope-work battle. Giulia sends Giulia flying with a big boot, and Donna del Mondo takes the fight outside the ring. Giulia brandishes a chair at AZM. Giulia brings AZM back into the ring and stomps on her face. AZM dodges Maika's lariat and delivers a dropkick. Utami hits Maika with a body slam followed by a camel clutch. Momo and AZM take turns kicking Maika. When Maika retaliates, Utami hits her with a body slam. Momo stomps on Maika repeatedly, shouting "You damn rookie!" and then hits her with another body slam. She continues to stomp on Maika, looking down at her and shouting "Don't mess with me!". Momo kicks Maika repeatedly. Maika survives and passes the baton to Shuri. Shuri kicks both Momo and Utami. AZM interferes, but Shuri hits her with a backbreaker, a corner knee attack and a front neck chancery on Momo. Shuri and Momo exchange low kicks. Their low kicks collide. Momo sends Shuri flying with a missile kick. Momo attempts a series of corner dropkicks, but Shuri manages to avoid them. Utami hits Shuri with a shoulder tackle and an outer leg sweep. Shuri lands a knee and a soccer ball kick, then a knee from the front. Maika puts Utami in an armbar from an armlock. Utami escapes, and they exchange elbows. Maika hits a rock bottom and then a shoulder throw, then an STO. Utami kicks out, and10minutes have passed. Maika charges in with a clear aim, but Utami throws her. Utami lifts her up in an Argentine backbreaker, and QQ sends the other members out of the ring. Maika counters and goes for an armbar and triangle choke on the ground. Utami lifts her up and slams her onto the mat. Utami hits a back drop, and both are down. Both successfully tag out. AZM and Giulia exchange moves. After an exchange of elbows, AZM lands a series of blows. Giulia hits a big boot and then a neckbreaker. AZM kicks out, and Giulia goes for an STF. Momo breaks up the hold and separates them. Giulia climbs onto the corner but Utami cuts her off and hits a Deadly Drive. Momo hits a Soumatou and AZM dives. Giulia kicks out and QQ hits a triple dropkick and AZM hits a hurricanrana. AZM applies an armlock but Giulia's feet reach the ropes. AZM pulls Giulia up but Giulia hits her with a Glorious Driver. Shuri throws her out and Maika hits a big boot and Shuri hits a high kick and Giulia kicks up and tries to pin her but Momo breaks it up. Utami separates them from the brawl. AZM pulls Giulia up and tries to hit her with a high kick. AZM counters the Glorious Driver and rolls her up but only getsa twocount. Giulia hangs in the air and slams her forward. AZM kicks out and Maika picks her up and Giulia and Shuri kick her up. Giulia hits AZM with a Glorious Driver. The referee counts to three and Donna del Mondo becomes the new champion.
Giulia: "To all of you at Korakuen who love Giulia so much! I've won the Artist of the Year title! To the girls of Queen's Quest, great job! Hey, hey, who's the next challenger... hmm? TCS? I heard you lost. Too bad you couldn't do it with Hana Kimura. Oh well, we're going to raise the value of this belt... Oh, no reaction. Hahaha. Oh well. Maika, Syuri, Giulia, the women who will soar to the world, Donna del Mondo. Today is Syuri's birthday. Everyone, please wish her a happy birthday. Alright, Arrivederci, see you later!"
Comments from Donna del Mondo
Giulia: "To all of you who love Giulia so much, as you can see, stupid kids like you couldn't protect this belt from us. Oedo Tai, TCS? I was hoping TCS would rise up, but unfortunately that won't happen, maybe another time. We, we will raise the value of this belt."
—How do you increase its value?
Julia: "Just you wait and see what we're going to do from now on. It's not about words."
Shuri: "Now that I'm also participating in Stardom, I definitely can't afford to lose here.The threeof us need to win the belts and make our presence known, so that's our top priority. We're going to keep stirring things up as DDM (Donna del Mondo)."
-- Is this the first time Shuri has faced everyone on the opposing team?
Akari: "Well, yes. I'm looking forward to it."
Maika: "Shimi, are you watching? What kind of expression are you making right now? This time, I didn't take it from you, so I think the story between me and you will continue."
Akari: "Yes, yes, and also Momo-chan, Momo-chan, Momo-chan. It was fun. I think it's probably yet to come, so I'm really looking forward to the next time we meet, oh, Osaka. We'll meet in Osaka. I'm really looking forward to it."
Maika: "Happy birthday to Akari-san."
Akari: "This is bad!"
Julia "Von Compreanno"
Akari: "Huh?"
Julia "Von Compreanno"
Akari: "Huh?"
Julia: "Arrivederci!"
Akari: "Huh?"
Julia: "See you later."
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion> |
16 minutes 52 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Arisa Hoshiki |
Bea Priestley |
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*The 13th champion, Arisa Hoshiki, successfully defended her title for the 10th time
Arisa Hoshiki, on the verge of achieving double-digit title defenses, will face a challenge from Bea Priestley. Priestley betrayed Momo Watanabe and made a surprise move from Queen's Quest to Oedo Tai. She desperately wants the white belt to make a strong impression with her image change. Moreover, as the former red belt champion, she is a formidable opponent for Hoshiki. The two faced off as red and white belt champions in the 5☆STAR GP, with Hoshiki emerging victorious. However, that was a narrow victory after stumbling at the start of the league tournament. In that sense, this is an extremely difficult challenge for Hoshiki. Will Hoshiki be able to overcome Priestley and achieve double-digit title defenses?Tendefenses would make her only the third person in Stardom history to achieve this feat, alongside Io Shirai and Momo Watanabe…
Prestley refused Hoshiki's handshake. As soon as the bell rang, he delivered a dropkick, followed by a series of elbows and a corner dropkick. When Hoshiki kicked back, Prestley twisted his right arm and walked across the ropes. Hoshiki kicked him up and sent him to the outside. When Prestley returned, Hoshiki delivered a middle kick. Hoshiki climbed onto his stomach and delivered a double knee drop. Prestley went for a backbreaker. When Hoshiki kicked out, Prestley delivered a body slam followed by a soccer ball kick. Prestley covered him with one leg but was near the ropes. Hoshiki tried to charge in but was groggy. Prestley caught his kicking leg and delivered a dragon screw, then stomped on his right knee. He then hooked his right leg over the ropes, tightened the hold, and kicked him. Hoshiki was caught in a leg lock but managed to escape. Five minutes had passed. Prestley taunted the champion while kicking him in the head. Hoshiki delivered a high kick followed by a flurry of kicks. He drove Prestley to the ropes and delivered a series of middle kicks on the apron, followed by a kick from behind. As Prestley went outside the ring, Hoshiki delivered a 1399 from second base to the ringside. Hoshiki applied a sleeper hold over the apron and slammed the back of Prestley's head into the mat. From the sleeper hold, Hoshiki moved to the ground. When Prestley escaped, Hoshiki applied a reverse figure-four leglock. Hoshiki landed a knee from behind, and Prestley countered with a knee of his own. He delivered a quick neckbreaker, but only got a two count. Noticing this, Prestley announced his finishing move and attempted a shoulder throw. Hoshiki dodged and dodged his dive as well. However, he charged forward with a double knee attack. Prestley countered, and Hoshiki delivered a high kick. Prestley dodged and went for a back drop hold. Hoshiki countered with a series of kicks and went to the corner. He landed a 1399, but Prestley kicked out.10minutes had passed. Hoshiki dashed in for an SSC, but Prestley jumped on him and delivered a back drop. Prestley landed a knee from behind. Prestley applied a kneebar. Prestley did not allow an escape and took him to the center of the ring. Nevertheless, Hoshiki managed to reach the ropes. Prestley jumped to the corner. Hoshiki leaped and dropped him, then grabbed both his arms and delivered a Kamigoye. Hoshiki declared he was going for the finish and delivered a knee attack. Prestley dodged and delivered a knee of his own. Both were down. They grabbed each other's hair and exchanged elbows. Hoshiki delivered a flurry of blows, and Prestley kicked him in the knee and then in the face. He pulled Hoshiki up and went for a back drop hold. Hoshiki countered, and Prestley shifted his knee pads and charged in for a corner attack. He pulled him up, put him on the corner, and kicked him in the face.15minutes had passed. Hoshiki rolled up Prestley when he attempted a Queen's Landing. Prestley responded to a high kick with a knee attack. Prestley pulled Hoshiki up and attempted a Kamigoye. Hoshiki grabbed him and delivered a series of knee attacks. Prestley countered, and Hoshiki successfully executed an SSC. He landed a Brazilian kick and a knee. He connected with a Shining Impact and the referee counted to three, giving Hoshiki the title defense.
Comment from Arisa Hoshiki
" I managed to defend my title for the 10th time, but can you see this? My cheek is swollen. My lip is also cut (laughs). It feels great to fight someone who is a bundle of strength, and Bee also went into the ring with the intention of dying, but as soon as the match ended I felt like I was alive. I defended my title for the 10th time, but I was so exhausted that I almost passed out, so I just went straight back (to the backstage), but I want to decide on my next title defense as soon as possible. But my brain just won't work anymore today. I won..."
—How did Bea compare to when you last fought her in a singles match?
"Humans are creatures that continue to grow, after all. From the dropkick at the beginning, I was like, 'What is this? This is bad.' Each and every kick was heavier, harder, more painful, and felt like a rock compared to when I was in the 5☆STAR GP."
—I imagine your opponents were looking forward to a fresh start with a change of unit. Did you get a sense of that?
"That's right. I think people really do get stronger at turning points, and Bee was already strong, but that turning point was this match for the belt against me, so it feels like her level20. It's crazy. My head hurts, everything hurts."
-- For Hoshiki, winning10titles is a turning point, isn't it?
"That's right. I see, so both of us had turning points at the same time. That's probably why I was able to use techniques I don't usually use. It was a turning point for both of us, and as I've always said, I think it was because we were both able to show the next level of our strength, and also, I used to be quite impulsive, but recently I've started to use my head a bit more. I think I was able to show that in today's match."
—Did the joint practice with Pan-chan and Rina pay off?
"Yes, I guess it's things like the distance for kicks. I was thinking of doing front kicks and stuff, but my opponent was coming at me with knees, knees so much that at first I was probably saying that it didn't matter whose knee was stronger or anything like that, but in the end I was like, 'I was using my knees too, wasn't I?' But I remembered the distance for kicks through a lot of sparring, so I think I was able to put that to good use in this match. As for the rest, I'd like to see both Pan-chan and me win our matches, one on February11thand the other in Osaka. If we can just clear that hurdle, then Pan-chan and I can celebrate together."
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◆Special Singles Match: 30-minute time limit, one fall |
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Takumi Ayaba |
20 minutes 49 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
The main event was supposed to be a red belt defense match between Mayu Iwatani and Sareee of Diana... but the day before, Sareee complained of feeling unwell and was forced to withdraw due to a doctor's order to stop due to acute enteritis and a fever caused by a cold. As a result, the World of Stardom Championship match that was scheduled was also canceled. Former Stardom wrestler and Marvelous wrestler Takumi Iroha was hastily brought in to face her in a non-title 30- minute single fall match. The two had previously had a singles match at Marvelous' first Korakuen Hall event on August 8, 2018, which ended in a 20- minute time limit draw. This unexpected reunion is a surprise change to the card.
Both wrestlers cautiously shake hands as the bell rings. After a struggle for an arm lock, Iwatani counters with a headspring, but Iroha locks her in a headlock. Iwatani throws Iroha into the ropes, and the two engage in a rope-work battle before moving to the ground. Iroha delivers a spinning back kick, leaving Iwatani in agony. Iroha applies an armbar, but Iwatani reaches the ropes. Iroha puts Iwatani's right arm on the ropes and delivers an armbreaker over the apron. Outside the ring, Iroha lifts Iwatani up and slams her right shoulder into the ring post. Iroha brings Iwatani back into the ring and delivers a double knee drop to her right arm, followed by a powerful middle kick. Iwatani drives Iroha out of the ring with a sling blade and a low dropkick as she charges. Iwatani attempts a plancha over the ring post, but clutches her right shoulder in pain. As Iwatani climbs to the corner, Iroha also gets up. They both dodge each other's attacks, and Iwatani's dropkick connects. Iroha delivers a powerful middle kick, and Iwatani stands up, saying, "Bring it on!" Iroha delivers another middle kick. Iwatani prepares to receive it once more. Then Iroha taunts her, saying, "Come on, you." Iroha knocks Iwatani down with a series of kicks. Iroha delivers a front neck chancery drop. Iwatani counters, and Iroha attacks her right shoulder. Iwatani attempts a dropkick to the knee followed by a scorpion deathlock. Iroha counters and kicks up her right arm. She then lands another precise dropkick to the right arm. Iroha grabs both arms and applies a submission hold. Iwatani tries to create distance outside the ring to lessen the damage, but Iroha remains confident in the center of the ring. When18count, Iroha delivers a series of stomps. She takes Iwatani's back, forcefully lifts her up, spins around, and delivers a German suplex. She lifts Iwatani up and attempts a hurricanrana. Iroha counters again with a powerbomb. Iwatani counters, and Iroha applies an armbar. Iwatani manages to escape. Iroha declared, "I'm going to finish this!" and delivered a Swanton Bomb. Iwatani countered, and Iroha prepared for a Running Three. Iwatani rolled her up, but it was only a two count. Iwatani climbed to the corner and went for a diving foot stomp. Iwatani climbed to the corner again, but Iroha delivered a high kick. Iroha also climbed up and, taking some time in the air, delivered a superplex. Iroha landed a series of middle kicks, but Iwatani endured and delivered a dragon screw.15minutes had passed. Iwatani applied a scorpion deathlock, but Iroha reached the ropes. Iwatani landed a series of elbows, dodged Iroha's kicks several times, and delivered a German suplex. Iwatani climbed to the corner and delivered a frog splash. Iroha countered, and Iwatani went for a moonsault press. Iroha kicked out of that as well. Iwatani went for Iroha's back. Iroha resisted, and Iwatani put her on the corner and went for a Running Three. However, Iroha countered. Iwatani delivered a Dodonpa, but it was only a two count. Iwatani assumes a two-stage dragon stance. Iroha escapes and lands a right straight. Iwatani attempts a thrust kick. Iroha endures and delivers a powerful elbow and a kick to the side of the head. Iroha powerbombs Iwatani, and another one in a sit-down position. She pulls Iwatani up and lifts her up, attempting a running three. Iwatani counters again and rolls her up. Iroha lands a series of high kicks, but Iwatani rolls her up again. Iroha lands a high kick, lifts Iwatani up, and executes a running three. The referee counts to three, and Iroha pins Iwatani. Iroha gestures to Chigusa Nagayo, who is watching from the commentator's table, indicating that she has landed the running three.
Iwatani: (Weakly) Good evening, everyone at Korakuen Hall... Louder. Good evening. Thank you... Takumi, Takumi... I never thought we'd have a singles match like this today, but thank you so much for the match. Seriously, thank you so much
The two men shook hands
Iwatani: "Today, today... Today was a complete defeat. So, a complete defeat. I lost badly, I lost really badly, but today, because this match was decided at the last minute, I couldn't put the red belt on the line, but I lost today, and I don't want to keep losing like this, so please challenge me for the red belt."
Iroha: "Mayu-san, first of all, even though it was in this form, I was really happy to be able to have a singles match with you for the first time in two years, and to have a singles match in the main event at Korakuen Hall. Thank you. And one more thing, what did you think of the power of the Running Three?"
Iwatani: "Wow, that's crazy. Seriously crazy. But it's only been less than a week since I was taught, so I think with Mayu's genius I can surpass it. But when I tried today, Takumi was really heavy. He was so heavy I couldn't lift him. So next time we fight, I'll make sure to lift him properly and throw him, so look forward to it."
Iroha: "I spent years working my way up from the bottom until Nagayo-san taught me the Running Three. Mayu-san, you taught it with just one word, right? That's not fair! I'm determined not to let her win it. Please let me challenge for the red belt. Thank you."
The Oedo Tai forces intervene
Kashima: "Hey, hey, hey, good evening. Hey, Iwatani Mayu! When are you going to have a singles match? Hey, hey, hey. Hey, who's deciding the matches? Is it you? Or Bushiroad? When is it going to happen? Hey, hey, you should have a singles match at the next Korakuen Hall event. You guys want to see it, right?"
Iwatani: "Hey, hey, hey, I'm not interested in you at all."
Kashima: "I'm really interested!"
Iwatani: "Thanks for your unrequited love. I appreciate it. But seriously, I can't believe you thought you could interrupt the match afterwards. Kashima Saki isn't interested in that."
Kashima: "I'm really interested. I'll come back as many times as it takes until we have a singles match!"
The Oedo Tai stormed in en masse and attacked Iwatani, but Iroha stood firm to protect her. As she did so, the crowd chanted "Takumi!"
Iwatani: "Iroha Takumi, you're incredibly cool. Thanks for helping me out. What's this (Iroha's necklace is caught). It's a magnet, it's stuck to me. But maybe this is fate. It's stuck. I lost today, but he's the most fun partner to team up with. He's a really fun rival to fight against. I'm so glad I met such a great wrestler. I don't think it's okay to end it today. I have a mission to beat Takumi from now on, and we'll do a lot of things together, with STARS too. And with Marvelous's juniors too. I think it's okay for everyone to cooperate once in a while. Just once in a while, just once in a while, just once in a while, because it wouldn't be fun if we did it too often, but I always get told off for having long mic sessions. Sorry to the company, but Takumi won today, so maybe it's okay to wrap things up for the first time in about six years. What do you think? Do you remember? Do you remember? Believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We Are STARDOM."
Iroha: "Okay? Before I go on, some of you might not know this, but I stepped out of this ring six years ago. But is it okay if I do it again after six years?"!?」
STARS enters the ring
Iroha: "Okay, Mayu, please join us. Iroha Takumi will now wrap things up. Ready? Let's go, believe in the present, shine tomorrow, We Are STARDOM!"
Ayaha's comment
Iroha: "Mayu is a really great wrestler. She's a genius. That kind of genius might be something you can't acquire no matter how hard you try. You might say that there's no genius that can surpass hard work, but she has-a-centurytalent. I don't know if I'm worthy of challenging for the red belt, but since I'm challenging, I'm going to go all out to win it. Stardom will become more interesting if that happens. Bushiroad is backing them, and they're the only organization trying to rise to the top. Wouldn't it be interesting if there was an organization that tried to bring them down? Nagayo says she's going to make a move. I want to make a move in that sense as well. I'm really going to take the belt. I can't give Mayu a running three."
Nagayo happens to pass by
Nagayo: "I wonder? I might be able to give it to her. It was a good match."
Iroha: "Thank you. How was the running three? I think it was a bit too early to teach Mayu about it."
Nagayo: "No, he's a genius."
Iroha: "But I didn't have the strength."
Nagayo: "He's not strong, but he can enter the game in a different way. It's not just the running three."
Iroha: "Damn it!"
Nagayo: "I have 12 different suplexes in my repertoire ."
Iroha: "President! The president of Marvelous is Chigusa Nagayo, right?"
Nagayo: "But it was really fun. I thought it would be fun to team up with you. I thought it would be fun to actually compete against you, really. So please do your best."
Iroha: "I'm on Mayu Iwatani's side. I'm gonna do it. Iroha Takumi is on the offensive."
Nagayo: "It was a good match."
--Stardom's next Korakuen Hall event is on March 8th. Marvelous doesn't have an event. March24this the Cinderella Tournament. That day seems difficult, but if Stardom requests it on March 8th, is there a possibility that Iroha will be put forward as a challenger?
Nagayo: "If Rossy Ogawa asks for it, that's fine. But Kashima is also eager, so who knows what will happen. We don't even know if the belt will change hands. After showing something that good, it won't end well. But looking back on today, the Kyoko Girls' team was interesting. This organization is really amazing. The quality is high. That's why I want to be on the same level as them. And then there's this guy."
Nagayo calls over Mei Hoshizuki
Nagayo: "I want to sell this girl to Rossy. She and AZM are the same age, and they look alike. Like twins. Also, she's strong-willed. And high speed. I think I want to sell her. But she's interesting. Iwatani Mayu's way of taking the beating today was second to none. But it's understandable that she would run out of energy after being beaten like that. The Running Three was landed. That couldn't be helped. However, the Running Three didn't start as a provocation; she just happened to want to wear the mask. She was the one who requested the mask. Iwatani Mayu's mask was so cool that she just wanted to wear it on December 8th. It certainly started with her misunderstanding it, but she certainly did ignite the fire. But the Running Three isn't her only move. There are plenty of moves that suit her. But that girl can do them without practicing. But Iroha Takumi, who was called Stardom's golden rookie, is all about hitting. Hit her, hit her." He's the kind of person who shines brightest after being beaten. So in a way, this is where geniuses are born. That's why I was just telling Rossy that the average is high. They were next to each other, cursing at each other and telling each other to give back their youth (laughs). But it was a really good match. Sareee, I hope you get back in shape soon. I don't know if there will be a rematch, and also, Kashima was acting all cocky, so I don't know what will happen. But if I were to challenge for the red belt, it would probably be against Kairi Hojo. Maybe at Yokohama Radiant or something. I think the match against Kairi Hojo was probably the last time. I don't think I've challenged for the red belt since then. So this will definitely be an even better match than today's. But, I've been telling Rossy all day, I'm asking the younger guys to be a little different and bring out this guy (Hoshizuki). Because if you look at his face, it's AZM, right? Don't they look alike? It's either thick or thin legs. And then there's the high speed. We both have great stamina and are amazing. AZM is more senior than Takumi. It's a strange feeling when they call me Takuchin. It's a truly wonderful organization. I'm so grateful. That's why I just want to be on the same level. I just think it would be great to have two rather than one, and three rather than two. That's probably why I'm aiming for this. Thank you very much. I'll promote (Hoshizuki). It was a great match today. Thank you."
Iwatani's comment
Iwatani: "I lost. Ugh, I'm so frustrated that I lost, and the game ended without me even being able to throw a running three. My back, stomach, head, neck, arms, everything was thoroughly beaten, and I was completely worn out. I was so worn out this time that I couldn't even stand up at the end."
Jungle Scream approaches while singing
Screaming Woman: "I was watching. It was a magnificent defeat. There's probably no one else who can shine after losing like that, except for Iwatani Mayu. I think Iwatani Mayu is probably the only one who can sparkle after losing like that. Do you remember what I said two weeks ago?"
Iwatani: "I hit my head a bit too hard, so I don't really know what's going on."
Kyoka: "Osaka, the last show at Kagetsu. I got a solid pinfall from Kagetsu, and standing next to me was Mayu Iwatani. And then there was her defeat today. I thought to myself, Mayu Iwatani is truly the icon of Stardom. After watching today's match, I really want to have a singles match with her. Let's do it for the red belt. The stage is set. February23rd, Nagoya. I will show my deepest gratitude to Mayu Iwatani, and I will be the best Jungle Kyoka I've ever been, so I'll be waiting for you in Nagoya."
The screaming woman extends her hand for a handshake. Iwatani tries to respond
Iwatani: "Well, there's no particular reason to refuse. So please..."
The screaming woman avoids shaking my hand and walks away
Iwatani: "I made a pretty annoying entrance and left a pretty annoying exit. Hmm, I wonder what's going on. After the match, Oedo Tai and Kashima Saki came in and were making comments when Jungle came in. Well, I think that's the fate of a champion, and I think it's a good thing to have an opponent. But I've taken a lot of damage today, so I think they said the next one will be in Nagoya. February23rd, this month. Well, regardless of whether it's (Kyouna's) hometown or not, no matter who my opponent is, I want to fight with all my might. I've fought Jungle, so I wonder when Kashima Saki will fight. Oh, wait a minute, my back... I've taken a lot of damage, so I want to rest today and prepare for the next one. But this match was decided suddenly today, and I'm glad my opponent is Takumi. Next time, I want to have a proper signing ceremony and a title match for the red belt, a title defense, so I want to properly defeat Jungle Kyona and Kashima Saki."
Executive Producer Ogawa: "It was suddenly decided yesterday that Sareee would be absent, and we spent the whole day dealing with that. When I contacted Chigusa Nagayo, she readily agreed. That's how we ended up with today's match. Stardom doesn't really interact with other organizations, so when push comes to shove, we rely on our old relationship, or rather, the relationship we've had with Chigusa Nagayo for a long time, a relationship that's neither too close nor too distant, but for some reason we've been getting closer recently. I think that worked out well in the end. It's not like all's well that ends well, but Iroha Takumi's power was incredible, and I feel like we both had an amazing, skillful, and incredible match. Rather than the red belt thing, we have a lot of schedules lined up on our end, so we'll have to wait until things settle down. It can't happen right now. If we can find the right timing and do it then we'd like to. It's not like we're talking about doing it next month or the month after. But three consecutive months..." We've opened up the north side as well. We had a packed house again today, so I think we're riding a wave. We have to keep this wave going. We have two shows at Korakuen Hall in March, and we also have a show at Ota Ward Gymnasium, so I want to ride this wave to the fullest. For now, our immediate goal is to aim for the show at Ota Ward Gymnasium on April29th. I feel like that will mark a turning point for the first half of the year. However, there are quite a few mysterious aspects to this. Interacting with other organizations also carries risks. Normally, one of the reasons we don't get involved is because of these kinds of risks. If we lend and borrow, we'll have to show the same kind of thing. To show what Stardom's pro wrestling is all about, it's best to do it only within Stardom. But Takumi and others are former Stardom wrestlers, and they understand what Stardom is all about, so I think there was some significance to it. Also, Marvelous seems to have a lot of young wrestlers. I think it's perfectly fine for those kinds of wrestlers to interact with each other.
--So there won't be any more matches against Sareee?
"I don't think so. Her contract with Diana ends at the end of February. So, from Stardom's perspective, there are no available dates. If Jungle Kyona says she wants to perform in Nagoya, there's no venue. It can't be in Shin-Kiba. Also, once something like this happens, it's not easy to just say, 'Okay, let's do the next one.'"