"Takadanobaba Tournament ~ Nippon Budokan Grand Eve Festival"
January 30th (Sat) Belle Salle Takadanobaba (Attendance: 403 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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I'm in a great mood! |
5 minutes 59 seconds, |
Lady C |
*The other person is Natsuko Tora
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◆QQ vs STARS 6-Person Tag Team Match, 15-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Utami Hayashishita |
9 minutes 1 second |
Starlight Kid |
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AZM |
Iida Saya |
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○ Saya Kamitani |
Luaka● |
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◆10th Anniversary Special Match: 15-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
11 minutes 52 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
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◆DDM vs COSMIC ANGELS Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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○Julia |
17 minutes 19 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| Maika |
Unagi Sayaka● |
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◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion group> |
13 minutes 2 seconds |
<Challenger Group> |
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Bea Priestley |
Himeka |
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○Small waves |
Summery |
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*The 19th champions, Bea Priestley and Konami, successfully defended their title for the first time
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◆SWA World Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion> |
18 minutes 16 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri |
Watanabe Momo |
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*Shuri, the 7th champion, successfully defended her title for the second time
Match Details Report
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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I'm in a great mood! |
5 minutes 59 seconds, |
Lady C |
*The other person is Natsuko Tora
The inaugural Takadanobaba event will kick off with an unusual three-way match featuring Tora Natsuko, Lady C, and Gokigen desu☆. Oedo Tai's Natsuko received advice from the champion Giulia to go without a chain during their White Belt match. At the Osaka event, she also wrestled without a chain, presumably because it was a singles match against Ruaka. As this is the first match of the day, the main point of interest will be how Natsuko approaches it. However, the three wrestlers are all very different types, so it looks like it will be a completely unpredictable match
Natsuko enters without a chain. It is announced that it is her birthday today. When the gong sounds, Natsuko remains in her corner. As Gokigen appeals to all four sides as usual, Lady attacks from behind. Natsuko goes for a lariat on both of them, but is caught. Gokigen says, "I'm 42 years old," to which Natsuko retorts angrily, "Who are you calling 42 !" and unleashes a hair whip and a barrage of stomps on Gokigen in the corner. Natsuko then gives Gokigen a body press. Lady delivers a series of shoulder tackles to Natsuko. Natsuko tries to withstand them, but Lady sends her flying. Natsuko charges forward with an elbow, but Lady stops her and delivers a Kawazu Otoshi. Gokigen breaks up the attack and exchanges elbows with Lady. Lady grabs Gokigen's forehead to prevent him from landing a hit. However, Natsuko interferes by pulling his leg from outside the ring. Returning to the ring, she gives Lady a face wash. Natsuko cornered the two and charged at them, but they dodged. Every time Gokigen charged, Natsuko stuck her leg out. Lady charged in Gokigen's pose, but she also got tripped. Gokigen tried to use referee Barb Sasaki, but it was unsuccessful. Natsuko then attacked both of them at once with a cannonball. As she climbed onto the corner, Gokigen cut her off, then slammed Natsuko onto the apron, causing her to fall, and then rolled up Lady. The referee counted to three, and Gokigen was declared the winner.
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◆QQ vs STARS 6-Person Tag Team Match, 15-Minute Time Limit, One Fall |
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Utami Hayashishita |
9 minutes 1 second |
Starlight Kid |
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AZM |
Iida Saya |
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○ Saya Kamitani |
Luaka● |
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STARS' Starlight Kid, Saya Iida, and Ruaka team will face off against Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita, AZM, and Saya Kamitani in an all-out battle. The high-speed showdown between AZM and Kid is a given, but the key point will be whether Kamitani, who has declared her challenge for Utami's red belt, can maintain her composure in this match.January 24thas usual, but what will happen as the March 3rd Budokan event approaches? If the title match is officially decided, a preliminary match will likely be necessary.
Kid and AZM start the match. Kid lands a kick and AZM attempts some rope work. AZM dodges Kid with a triangle jump, but Kid also dodges a kick and they glare at each other. Ruaka charges at Utami, landing a series of shoulder tackles and successfully taking her down with a crossbody attack. QQ throws Ruaka into the ropes, Utami lands a shoulder tackle, and Kamitani delivers a foot stomp. Utami hits Ruaka with a body slam and goes for the cover. AZM hits Ruaka with a chop and a soccer ball kick. Ruaka retaliates, but AZM taunts him, saying, "Is that all you've got? Come on." Ruaka lands a series of elbows and counters with a shoulder tackle. Iida hits AZM with a dropkick and a reverse chop. Utami interferes and attacks Iida with a double attack. Iida dodges a corner attack and, with Kid's assistance, hits AZM with a series of dropkicks and reverse chops. Iida gives a warning and tries to lift her up, but AZM stops her. Kamitani and Iida engage in an elbow exchange. Kamitani attempts a knee kick but is met with a flying cross chop. Ruaka hits Kamitani with a series of shoulder tackles and a corner attack. Kamitani blocks the second one with a dropkick and applies a reverse Boston crab. Ruaka dodges Kamitani's dropkick and delivers a crossbody attack. She pulls Kamitani up and attempts a fisherman suplex. Kamitani resists and delivers a double kick. Iida catches her dash and delivers a spinebuster, then Ruaka attempts a fisherman suplex, but it is broken up. Ruaka screams "This time it's really over!" and puts Kamitani on the corner. However, Utami breaks it up and delivers a triple dropkick with QQ. Kid and Iida capture AZM, and Kamitani delivers a swan dive body attack. Utami hits Ruaka with a lariat, calls Kamitani in, and delivers a missile kick. The referee counted to three, and Kamitani defeated Ruaka
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◆10th Anniversary Special Match: 15-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
11 minutes 52 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
Stardom's 10th anniversary also marks the 10th anniversary of its first generation of wrestlers. Mayu Iwatani, celebrating her 10th anniversary since her debut, will face off against Saki Kashima, a member of the second generation. This will be their first singles match since a non-lumberjack match at Korakuen Hall during the self-isolation period last year. This tournament promises to be a pure clash, showcasing the growth of both wrestlers in Stardom.
Kashima appeared as the Kashima who was not part of the Oedo Tai. However, Natsuko of the Oedo Tai was in her corner. Kashima said "Please" and extended her hand for a handshake. Iwatani cautiously responded, and Kashima shook Iwatani's hand again, saying "Please." Kashima grabbed Iwatani's arm, but Iwatani spun around and took it back. When Kashima took it back, Iwatani used the ropes to counter. Kashima went for a headlock and ground hold, but Iwatani quickly escaped and they glared at each other. Iwatani delivered a soccer ball kick, drove Kashima into the corner and stomped on her face. She followed up with a body slam and pinned Kashima, but Kashima kicked out. Kashima dodged Iwatani's dash and delivered a hurricanrana. Kashima instructed Natsuko to bring Iwatani back to the outside. Kashima then delivered a stretch attack to the returned Iwatani. Iwatani escaped, and Kashima made a clean break. Iwatani dodged a charge and delivered a series of dropkicks. Kashima suddenly scratched Iwatani's face and mounted her for a chokehold. Natsuko hands Kashima a chain, which Kashima uses to choke her. Kashima chases Iwatani as she escapes to the outside, but Iwatani throws her from the apron and hoists her on her back. Kashima escapes and delivers a dropkick. Iwatani returns to the ring and attempts a tope to the outside, but Natsuko comes to Kashima's aid. Outside the ring, Oedo Tai and STARS are brawling. Kashima makes a comeback at the 13 count. Iwatani also manages to return at the 16 count. Kashima lands a big boot followed by a diving foot stomp. Iwatani kicks out, and Kashima goes for the My Emblem. Iwatani counters with a German suplex, but Kashima hits a double-arm facebuster. Both are down. They get up and exchange elbows. Iwatani lands a back kick followed by a neckbreaker. Iwatani declares she's going for the finish and climbs to the corner, but Natsuko handcuffs her. 10 minutes have passed. Iwatani tore off the handcuffs and charged, delivering a thrust kick to Kashima, who was holding a chair. Iwatani shouted "Don't mess with me!" and delivered a series of slaps followed by a thrust kick to the face. Another high kick to the face. Kashima faked being down but went for a neck hold. Iwatani kicked out and delivered a Tombstone Piledriver. Kashima got up at the two count and went for the back. Kashima tried a series of roll-ups, but Iwatani countered them and turned the tables, rolling up Kashima in a last-ditch effort. Kashima couldn't kick out, and Iwatani secured the three count.
Iwatani's comment
"I thought todaythe 10thanniversary, and the moment I entered and saw that costume, I thought, 'What's going on?' I wondered if this was all part of the plan, but then the match started, and she started moving in a way that seemed like she was part of the regular army, so I thought maybe there was a chance she might be coming back to STARS, but then she threw a new weapon at me. Handcuffs. If she was going to use one, shouldn't she have used a better one? Well, I never expected the day to turn out like this. And then there's my tail. I lost my precious tail. Today's biggest weakness for Mayu Iwatani is that she left her tail behind in the ring."
Kashima comments
"what?"
—Is that the costume you wore in your comeback match?
"Yes, but why? Well, as I've said on Twitter and elsewhere, today is a special singles match to celebrate the 10th anniversary, and I'm going to have a fair fight with Mayu Iwatani, it's Mayu Iwatani's 10th anniversary, the first generation versus the second generation. I wanted to really experience Mayu Iwatani in this ring, so I went back to basics, wore this costume, shook her hand properly, and started with a clean fight...but! It's not fun like that. Because I'm Saki Kashima of Oedo Tai. Who would be so fair and square? Are they stupid? There were comments like "we believe in you" but aren't you guys stupid? How long are you going to keep dreaming? I wore this separately, but it suits me, doesn't it look cute? This is fine too. But no matter what I wear, no matter where I am, Saki Kashima of Oedo Tai will never change. That's all."
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◆DDM vs COSMIC ANGELS Tag Team Match, 20-minute time limit, one fall |
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○Julia |
17 minutes 19 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| Maika |
Unagi Sayaka● |
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The tag team match will feature Giulia and Maika from Donna del Mondo against Tam Nakano and Unagi Sayaka from Cosmic Angels. A clash of emotions is inevitable between Giulia and Nakano, but how Unagi gets involved will be the key to the match. Unagi Sayaka's seven-match series is confirmed for the Osaka event. This match will likely reveal Unagi's determination as she takes on Giulia and Maika
As Nakano and Giulia advance, Unagi overtakes Nakano and moves forward. The match starts with Maika and Unagi. After a test of strength in a lock-up, Maika goes for Unagi's arm. Unagi counters, and Maika counters again, taking her back. Unagi gets a headlock and they grapple for the neck on the ground. Maika tries for an armbar, but Unagi resists and escapes to the ropes. Maika gets a headlock, and Unagi throws her into the ropes, but Maika doesn't allow an arm whip. Unagi elbows Giulia, who is waiting offstage, and shouts, "Come on out!" Maika catches her and throws Unagi out of the ring. Nakano enters and teams up with Unagi. Maika counters and gives Unagi a body slam. Giulia enters and asks Unagi, "Are you okay? Can you do it?" Unagi slaps Giulia and delivers a series of elbows. Giulia knocks her down with one slap. Maika gives her a body slam. She immediately tags Giulia back in. Giulia also delivered a body slam and tagged in Maika. Maika delivered a body slam and went for the cover. Unagi kicked out, and DDM launched a combined attack. Unagi hit Maika with a facebuster. Nakano received the tag and hit Maika with a neckbreaker, then charged in with a corner spear. Maika dodged and Giulia entered. Nakano slammed both of them to the mat one after the other. As Nakano charged, Maika countered with a hip toss. Nakano blocked the brainbuster, but Maika caught the charge and slammed her down. Giulia hit Nakano with a neckbreaker in the corner, then a missile kick from the second base. Nakano kicked out, and Giulia went for a brainbuster. Nakano countered and they exchanged elbows. Giulia countered a back drop. However, Nakano threw Giulia with another back drop. Nakano delivered a knee attack, and Unagi followed with a series of elbows.10minutes had passed. Giulia took a series of shoulder tackles from Unagi and stood up. "You're not gonna go down that easily!" "Do you even want to win?!" Julia shouts as she knocks Unagi down. Unagi gets up and elbows Julia. Julia stands up again to receive the blow.
Unagi unleashed a barrage of slaps, but Giulia shouted, "Don't stop! Bring it on!" Giulia knocked her down with a big boot and locked her arm. Unagi endured, dodged a lariat, and took Giulia down with a shoulder tackle. Giulia took a guillotine drop but quickly retaliated. Unagi went for a body slam but was slammed down instead. Giulia declared she was going for the finish and lifted Unagi up. Nakano interfered and Unagi went for a Gory Special. Giulia countered, with five minutes remaining. Giulia mounted Unagi and unleashed a barrage of slaps. Giulia pushed past the referee trying to stop her. Unagi was down. Unagi managed to get up, but Giulia stood firm. Giulia locked in a sleeper hold. Three minutes remaining. The referee called for the bell, and Giulia was declared the winner. As the bell rang, Giulia and Nakano grappled
Nakano: "Hey Julia, what do you think you're doing? Don't get cocky!"
Julia: "What? Don't make me laugh. He's the one who's getting cocky, right? Listen, don't underestimate pro wrestling."
Nakano: "Even eels are fighting for their lives!"
Julia: "Well, Unagi, I'll give you credit for that cheeky attitude. But seriously, seven matches? Don't be ridiculous. Come on, isn't it your fault for not raising him properly?"
Nakano: "I have things I want to say, but first the eel will break your nose, and then I'll take your head. That's right, I'll do anything you want, like a No DQ match or an electric shock match."
Giulia: "Hey, you still want this (white belt)? Even though you've lost to me so many times...Haha. Look, you said you'd do anything..."
Starlight Kid intervenes
Kid: "Now, now, calm down. That white belt, let me, Starlight Kid, challenge for it, not Tam Nakano. Would you prefer a title match against Tam over me?"
Julia: "No."
Kid: "Let's have a title match between GiuliaandStarlight Kid."
Julia: "If you come here looking like a cute, cute kid, I'll finish you off in an instant. Are you prepared for that?"
Kid: "That's why I'm standing in this ring."
Julia: "I'm looking forward to it, see you later. (Turning to Tam) Stay the way you are, see you later." Nakano tries to pick a fight, but Julia ignores him and leaves, saying, "Don't talk nonsense."
Julia's comment
"Unagi Sayaka, you've found quite an interesting one. She's interesting, but that arrogant and eccentric personality, as a pro wrestler, I think her personality is great, but her skills just don't match up. If you're going to bite me, practice a bit more before you come. Her tackles are weak, her strikes are weak, and with that kind of skill, what do you want to show by coming to this Stardom ring? You come here all sparkly, wearing a costume, working hard on Twitter and doing something on social media, and are you satisfied with that? If you think you can make it in this ring like that, you're sorely mistaken. Judging from how you were today, I don't think you'll last through the seven-match series. Also, Starlight Kid has challenged for this belt, and I don't reject Kid's pro wrestling at all. Everyone has their own right and wrong, and different ways of thinking, but honestly, Starlight Kid's pro wrestling doesn't click with me, it doesn't excite me at all, and it's the complete opposite of what I'm looking for. If she comes at me as her usual self, I'll finish her in an instant. That's all."
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◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion group> |
13 minutes 2 seconds |
<Challenger Group> |
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Bea Priestley |
Himeka |
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○Small waves |
Summery |
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*The 19th champions, Bea Priestley and Konami, successfully defended their title for the first time
12・26Bea Priestley and Konami of Oedo Tai, who became Goddesses of Stardom Champions by defeating Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani at Korakuen Hall, will be making their first title defense. They will be challenged by Himeka and Natsupoi of Donna del Mondo. Although Oedo Tai won the main event at Korakuen Hall and took the belts, the moment was overshadowed by the appearance of Nanae Takahashi and Yoshiko of SEAdLINNNG at the end of the show. As a result, the impact of the new champions' emergence was somewhat diminished. That's why they'll want to secure a solid victory in their first title defense to assert their champion status. Interference from seconds is possible, but that's part of Oedo Tai's style. They will go for the title by any means necessary. With that attitude, plus the balanced fighting style of Priestley and Konami, Himeka and Natsupoi will be a formidable opponent. Will Himeka's third title challenge in Stardom finally be the charm? Furthermore, Natsupoi, who is challenging for a Stardom belt for the first time, will also be given the opportunity to challenge for AZM's High Speed Championship. This match is crucial for her to become a double champion at once
There was no handshake, and the match was supposed to start with Konami and Natsupoi, but Natsupoi launched a surprise attack with a DDM. However, Prestley cut off Natsupoi as she climbed onto the corner. The Oedo Tai team kicked Natsupoi from the apron and inside the ring. The fight spilled outside the ring, and the Oedo Tai team dominated.15count, but Konami attacked her left arm. Konami delivered a flurry of stomps to her arm. Prestley followed suit. Prestley applied an armlock. Himeka tried to break it up, but Konami stopped her. Prestley looked down on Natsupoi and stomped on her even near the ropes. Konami dropped a chop and kicked her in the face. The Oedo Tai team attacked Natsupoi, who was cornered, in a double attack. Natsupoi screamed as Konami attacked her arm. Konami went for a PK followed by a knee to cover. Natsupoi kicked out, but Konami charged and kicked her with a dropkick. Himeka delivered a running shoulder tackle. As Presley intervenes, Himeka delivers a lariat. The Oedo Tai members dodge, but Himeka hits them all with a brainbuster. Konami delivers a dropkick to Himeka's head. Presley follows up with a dropkick to Himeka. Presley dodges a lariat and delivers a double kick. Himeka retaliates, and she and Presley exchange elbows. Himeka counters with a jumping knee. Presley sends Himeka flying with a missile kick. Himeka counters with a lariat. Natsupoi attempts a crossbody to Presley, but is caught and slammed backward. Konami delivers a knee attack. Natsupoithe secondand stomps on Presley's face, then delivers a low dropkick. She then throws a plancha to the outside. Bringing Konami back into the ring, she delivers a diving body attack. Konami retaliates, and Natsupoi charges forward. Konami dodges, and the Oedo Tai members surround her. Konami locks in an armlock, but Natsupoi escapes.Tenminutes have passed. Konami attempts a dropkick but only gets a two count. Konami grabs Himeka's arm but Himeka manages to break it up. Prestley's thrust kick misses target and Natsupoi rolls her up. Konami kicks out and Natsupoi delivers a backlash. Konami kicks out again and Natsupoi delivers a body slam to the corner. She hits a cartwheel body press but only gets a two count. Natsupoi pulls Konami up and takes her back. Natsuko enters the ring with a chair. Prestley hits Konami with the chair and Konami jumps on her and applies a triangle armlock. Natsupoi taps out and Konami wins.
Konami: "It's time to stop dreaming about summer. It's the end of summer. Say your usual thing, Bee."
Bee: "It's summery, and a little salty. Himeka, you're salty too."…」
Himeka forcibly snatches the microphone
Himeka: "Hey, Konami, Bee. You guys have never defeated me. I have another partner. You know what that means, right? I want to challenge for the Goddess belt again."
Konami: "Heh heh. It's contradictory to challenge me so soon after losing. Just like Donna del Mondo. Well, well, that's fine. If you want to be humiliated, come at me anytime."
Comments from Priestley & Konami
Konami: "Thanks, Bee. Nice support."
Bee: "Thank you, Konami."
Konami: "More importantly, thank you Bea for your first defense of the Goddess belt. But before we can even savor the victory, Himeka wants revenge. And with a new partner, no less? Himeka, you made some comments that sounded like you were expecting this loss. Well, that doesn't matter. Is there anyone in Stardom who can be a tag team partner to match Bea and me? Is there anyone that strong? We are ready to fight for this belt anytime, anywhere, against anyone. Bring it on, anyone, anywhere, anytime. That's all. The end."
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◆SWA World Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion> |
18 minutes 16 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri |
Watanabe Momo |
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*Shuri, the 7th champion, successfully defended her title for the second time
The main event is the SWA World Championship match between Shuri and Momo Watanabe. Shuri won her first Stardom singles title by defeating Bea Priestley on November 15th in Sendai . Her first title defense was a draw in a double-title match with Giulia's white belt on the line, allowing both to retain their titles. As she has yet to defend her title with a victory, she will be looking to secure a decisive win against Momo. However, Momo is the record holder for the most defenses of the white belt and is a formidable opponent who could win the singles belt at any time. A fierce kicking battle is guaranteed in her singles match against Shuri. Their previous one-on-one match ended in a time-limit draw, so this time it will be a decisive battle for the belt. Momo lost to Bea Priestley in the title match on October 3rd in Yokohama and failed to win the SWA Championship. Although she says she has no interest in the SWA belt itself, she has a strong desire to win this title and use it as a stepping stone to challenge for the red belt again. On the other hand, the champion's mission is to increase the value of the belt so that many wrestlers will take an interest in it. This is sure to be a great fight, but whose belt will end up around his waist !?
Both fighters advance and glare at each other. They don't shake hands and the match begins. They exchange kicks to intimidate each other, and Shuri takes Momo down with a tackle. Momo gets a neck hold, but Shuri gets to her back. Momo counters, but Shuri retaliates. Momo gets an arm hold, and Shuri gets one back and takes an arm hold on the ground. Momo gets on top, but Shuri reverses. They break up after a struggle for neck hold. They lock up and grapple, testing their strength. Shuri pushes Momo into the ropes and her high kick is dodged. Momo blocks Shuri's kick. Shuri attempts an arm whip, but Momo covers her. Shuri dodges Momo's high kick. Shuri gets a headlock, and Momo throws her into the ropes and they exchange shoulder tackles. Shuri wins the shoulder tackle battle. "Don't underestimate me!" Momo shouts and knocks Shuri down with a counter middle kick. Momo lands a series of low kicks. Shuri throws a soccer ball kick, and Momo retaliates. After a flurry of kicks from both the front and back, Shuri catches her and takes her to the ground. Shuri applies a kesa-gatame hold, but Momo escapes. Shuri corners Momo and delivers a series of stomps before charging. Momo puts her leg out to stop her, and Shuri slams her into the corner with a brainbuster, sending her hanging upside down, before delivering a kick. Momo covers the downed Shuri with her knee. Shuri kicks out, and Momo applies a camel clutch. Shuri escapes, and Momo delivers a series of middle kicks. Shuri falls to the floor. Momo goes out onto the apron and delivers a running middle kick. "What's wrong, champion!" Momo taunts, bringing Shuri back into the ring. Momo kicks Shuri in the head. "Come on!" Momo says, standing tall. Shuri gets up and delivers a flurry of elbows. Even when Momo collapses, Shuri continues. Momo counters Shuri's charge with a dropkick. Shuri gets back up and delivers a middle kick. Momo retaliates, and they exchange middle kicks. Momo charges forward with a flurry of punches, and Shuri lands a knee. Shuri corners Momo and delivers a knee attack, then a standing guillotine from the corner. Momo counters and goes for a sleeper hold. Momo escapes and Shuri throws her with a dragon suplex and a Soma Tou. Shuri counters and Momo hits a lariat. Shuri dodges and hits a German suplex.10minutes have passed. Momo lands a series of elbows, but Shuri endures and gets back up. As Momo charges, Shuri hits a high kick. Both are down. Shuri hits a front neck chancery drop followed by a sliding kick. She goes to the apron and attempts a German suplex. Momo endures and catches a middle kick, then hits a B-driver on the apron. Momo makes a comeback, pulls Shuri up, and delivers a knee attack from behind, then a Soma Tou from the front. She also hits a Soma Tou from the corner. She climbs to the corner again and hits another diving Soma Tou. However, Shuri manages to counter. Momo pulls her up and hits a B-driver in the center. However, Shuri kicks out. Momo applies a dragon sleeper. As Momo was about to go for the Tequila, Shuri countered with a mountain fold. When Momo countered, Shuri applied a front neck lock. When Momo escaped, Shuri pulled her up and hit a DDT onto the ropes.15minutes had passed. When Momo countered, Shuri delivered a running kick. Momo dodged a lariat and landed a middle kick. Both wrestlers exchanged high kicks and went down. Momo dodged Shuri's high kick and landed a high kick of her own, followed by a Tequila Sunrise. However, it was only a two-count. Momo pulled Shuri up and went for the Tequila. Shuri dodged and landed a series of knees before landing a well-aimed knee attack. Momo countered. Shuri screamed, "It's over!" She pulled Momo up, hoisted her onto the mat, and slammed her down. From there, she grabbed her neck and applied a submission hold. Momo gave up, and Shuri successfully defended her title.
Shuri: "Ah, Momo! I can't take it anymore! It hurts! It hurts, and you're really strong. Ah! I was really looking forward to my match against Momo today. Well, I did a lot of things before the match, but now that this day has come, I've been able to reaffirm how strong Momo is, but, but, I can't lose yet! Thank you so much for fighting me today for this SWA belt! Um, in order to increase the value of this SWA belt, I'd like to find an opponent for my next title defense ... Oh, I remember now. There's one person I lost to in the 5★STAR GP. AZM! AZM !! How about a match for this SWA belt?"
AZM: "Shuri, of course. However, I would like to have a High Speed title defense at the Nippon Budokan, so I would be happy to accept any other offer."
Shuri: "I see, I see, I see! I heard earlier that Kid, you know, said you wanted to have a title match with the white belt on the line. On that same day, we'll have a match for this SWA belt, with me and Giulia, and AZM and Kid. I hope the audience will watch and think about what they think, which one is better, or something like that. What do you think?"
AZM: "Absolutely. I'd love to see a match even better than Giulia vs. Kidd."
Shuri: "Thank you for your support, salamat po. Um, thank you so much to everyone who came today. Um, Stardom is on a roll right now, so I hope you all join us in the excitement. Natsupoi, Himeka, Maika, Giulia, and me, Shuri. Women who are bursting with energy into the world, Donna del Mondo. Salamat po everyone."
Comment from Juri
"I successfully defended the SWA belt. Watanabe Momo is incredibly strong. But I absolutely cannot lose yet. I will continue to defend this SWA belt and increase its value. And of course, I intend to aim for the red belt that Hayashishita Utami currently holds. Right now, because of the coronavirus situation, I can't have matches against overseas wrestlers for this SWA belt, but of course, once the coronavirus situation is over, I want to go against strong overseas wrestlers and defend this belt. Until then, I will absolutely, and even after that, I will absolutely continue to defend it. And today, Watanabe Momo had a match, and I think there's a SEAdLINNNG match on February10th, I think it's already scheduled, and I would like to be at ringside for that. I think this is not just a unit issue, but an issue for Stardom as a whole, so I would like to be at ringside and fight properly on behalf of Stardom."
—But you nominated your next challenger yourself
"Yes. I think I lost to AZM-chan in the 5★STAR GP, so I feel like I have to get revenge. I want to have the best match for this belt, and I hope it will be on the same day as the match for the white belt."
—Do you feel any rivalry towards the white belt?
"That's right. I'm really frustrated that the SWA belt itself is hidden by the red and white, so I said on the day I won it that I want to make it shine as brightly as possible now that I've won it, and I'm going to put that into action."
—This is a type of opponent you haven't faced much in the past, especially when fighting for a singles belt
"Yes, that's right. He's really fast, and there's always that feeling of being tricked at any moment, so he's really troublesome, and he took me as a 5-star player, but I'm going to study him thoroughly and make sure I get my revenge in my own way."
-- Are you aware that AZM is the high-speed champion?
"I think that's incredibly amazing. I do think that, but still, now and in the future, I can't afford to lose. I have to keep going up, and it would be meaningless if I lost here after being with Stardom for two months, so I definitely want to win here in order to move up. Also, the last move I showed, after Suzaku and Seiryu, was Genbu. That's my new move, Genbu."
――10Did you decide you wanted to be in SEAdLINNNG's corner man after fighting him?
"I had some of those feelings when it was decided, but after fighting today, I realized that I had no choice but to go for it, so I decided to say it now."
--Main event at a venue where Stardom is making its first appearance
"I'm incredibly happy about that. And to have been given the opportunity to compete in a SWA title match, I thought from the start that it was a chance to showcase this belt, so I'm really happy about that."
Momo's comment
"I've always said she's a woman of a different caliber, but I felt that even more strongly this time, and I also felt that she truly embodied the qualities of a champion."
--Before the match, you weren't interested in the SAW belt, but you were interested in Shuri. Has that changed? After fighting her, have you become interested in the SAW belt? Or are you still only interested in Shuri as an individual?
"It was either way. I watched the match and the mic work, and she said she couldn't afford to lose yet, so I thought I wanted to win too. I also wanted to beat Shuri."