"LEC Presents Stardom 10th Anniversary ~Hina Matsuri ALLSTAR DREAM CINDERELLA~"
March 3rd (Wed) Nippon Budokan (Attendance: 3318 people = Sold out / Limited number of attendees due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
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◆Prologue Fight Match 1: High Speed Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger> |
7 minutes 41 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Natsu-poo |
AZM |
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*AZM, the 19th champion, failed in her 5th title defense. Natsupoi becomes the 20th champion
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◆Prologue Fight Match 2: Goddess of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion group> |
7 minutes 15 seconds |
<Champions> <Challengers> |
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○Maika |
Tora Natsuko |
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Himeka |
Saki Kashima ● |
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*The 20th champions, Maika and Himeka, successfully defended their title for the first time
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◆LEC Presents Stardom 10th Anniversary ~ALLSTAR DREAM CINDERELLA~ No Time Limit |
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Eel and Sayaka |
35 minutes 1 second |
Yuzuki Aikawa |
<Participating Wrestlers> Bea Priestley, Mina Shirakawa, Sayaka Unagi, Starlight Kid, Saya Iida, Gokigen Desu☆, Lady C, Chigusa Nagayo, Kyoko Inoue, Mima Shimoda, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Emi Sakura, Rin Kadokura, Mei Hoshizuki, Yuzuki Aikawa, Yoko Mito, Miho Wakizawa, Hiromi Mimura, Yuna Manase, Haruka Yuri, Koguma, Momoe Nakanishi (scheduled)
*Order of elimination...①Lady ②Ruaka ③Kyoko ④Manase ⑤Shimoda ⑥Prestley ⑦Haruka ⑧Sakura ⑨Wakizawa ⑩Matsumoto ⑪Hoshizuki ⑫Kadokura ⑬Iida ⑭Nagayo ⑮Kikutarō ⑯Gokigen ⑰Nakanishi ⑱Mito ⑲Kid ⑳Koguma ㉑Shirakawa
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◆10th Anniversary Match ① 30-minute single fall match |
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Nanae Takahashi |
10 minutes 21 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
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◆SWA World Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion> |
8 minutes 19 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri |
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*Shuri, the 7th champion, successfully defended her title for the fourth time
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◆10th Anniversary Match ② 30-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
15 minutes 9 seconds |
Seishiha |
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◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion> |
15 minutes 46 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Kamiya Saya |
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*Utami Hayashishita, the 13th champion, successfully defended her title for the third time
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match - Loser Gets Their Hair Cut - No Time Limit, One Fall Match |
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<Challenger> |
18 minutes 57 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Nakano Tam |
Julia |
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*14th champion Giulia failed in her 7th title defense. Tam Nakano becomes the 15th champion
Match Details Report
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◆Prologue Fight Match 1: High Speed Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Challenger> |
7 minutes 41 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Natsu-poo |
AZM |
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*AZM, the 19th champion, failed in her 5th title defense. Natsupoi becomes the 20th champion
Stardom is10thanniversary. The opening match will be the High Speed Championship bout between AZMandNatsupoi. AZM won the High Speed Championship for the first time last year in a 3-Way match at Korakuen Hall on July 26th,and has since successfully defended it four times. Now, Natsupoi will challenge for the belt for the first time. Recently, Natsupoi has eliminated AZM twice in elimination matches, but the impact has been somewhat diminished as neither match ended in a victory. She also failed to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship and suffered a submission loss to AZM in a preliminary match. Because of this, AZM is brimming with confidence, viewing this match as just a stepping stone in her long reign. Natsupoi intends to "believe in herself" and unleash her new move, the Fairial Gift (side flip press), on AZM…
As soon as the gong sounded, they charged forward, engaging in a high-speed battle. They dodged each other's dropkicks, then exchanged roll-up attempts before landing a double dropkick. Natsupoi raised her hand to invite AZM in, but AZM escaped and went to the corner. Natsupoi dropped her and climbed onto the corner, but AZM climbed up and sent her to the outside with a high kick. AZM then delivered a diving foot stomp to the ring floor. Back in the ring, she delivered a swan dive missile kick followed by an armlock. AZM provoked Natsupoi, who elbowed her. AZM retaliated, and Natsupoi delivered a low dropkick to her face. Natsupoi then delivered a diving body attack from the corner. AZM reversed, covered her, and locked in an armlock. AZM declared she was going for the finish and delivered a diving foot stomp. Natsupoi kicked out, and AZM applied a Mystica-style armlock. She jumped on Natsupoi again with a hurricanrana and grabbed her arm. When Natsupoi made an escape, she countered AZM's triangle jump. AZM went for an elbow, and Natsupoi fought back. AZM charged forward, and Natsupoi delivered a thrust kick followed by a backlash. Natsupoi landed a German suplex at a high angle, but only got a two count. Natsupoi climbed to the corner and delivered a Fairial Gift, but AZM kicked out at the last moment. Natsupoi got behind AZM, but AZM resisted and rolled her up repeatedly. Natsupoi kicked out, and AZM rolled her up again. Natsupoi went for a Magistral. When AZM kicked out, she delivered a thrust kick and declared it was the finish. She got behind AZM and delivered three locomotion German suplexes. AZM managed to clear these as well. Natsupoi went for a cross-arm German suplex, but AZM couldn't kick out, and the referee counted to three. After the match, Natsupoi offered a handshake, which AZM accepted
Natsupoi's comment
"(Tears streaming down her face) Thank you. Miracles don't happen to those who lack ability, but only to those who believe in themselves, believe in themselves, and believe in themselves completely. I will let you dream in this ring. I will definitely continue to defend this belt and climb higher and higher. It was a very Natsupoi moment."
AZM's comment
"I lost. I lost because of Natsupoi. Natsupoi is really strong. She's definitely not a stagnant competitor. I think the audience could see that too. But I won and the High Speed division got exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing how Natsupoi will entertain us in this High Speed division that's been colored with my style. The first chapter of High Speed is over, but please look forward to my second chapter."
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◆Prologue Fight Match 2: Goddess of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion group> |
7 minutes 15 seconds |
<Champions> <Challengers> |
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○Maika |
Tora Natsuko |
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Himeka |
Saki Kashima ● |
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*The 20th champions, Maika and Himeka, successfully defended their title for the first time
At Korakuen Hall on February 14th , Himeka finally succeeded in capturing the title on her third attempt. In her second attempt at the Goddesses of Stardom Championship with Maika, they achieved their long-held dream. Their first title defense will be against the Oedo Tai team of Tora Natsuko and Kashima Saki. Following the Bea Priestley and Konami match, this will be another DDM vs. Oedo Tai clash. While Natsuko and Kashima aim to reclaim the belts for their unit, Maika and Himeka are aiming for a long reign. With the large-scale Maika and Himeka team clashing against the rough-and-tumble Oedo Tai, a thrilling battle is expected.
Natsuko brought an iron pipe and Kashima brought a chair. As soon as the belt was returned, Oedo Tai attacked and the match began, bringing Maika back from outside the ring and attacking together. Natsuko delivered a senton, followed by a foot stomp from Kashima. Maika countered, and Kashima delivered a big boot. Natsuko gave Maika a face wash. Himeka cut Natsuko off from behind and entered the ring. They exchanged shoulder tackles, with Himeka gaining the upper hand. Oedo Tai double-teamed Himeka with a corner attack. Himeka dodged and hit them both with an Argentine backbreaker. Himeka delivered a jumping knee to Natsuko. Maika attacked Natsuko with a series of judo moves. Natsuko countered, and Maika delivered a lariat. Kashima delivered a neckbreaker from the corner. Kashima threw Himeka into the corner and delivered a knee attack, then rolled her up. Natsuko scratched Himeka's face. Natsuko hits Himeka with a cannonball and a backflip. Kashima hits a diving foot stomp, and Natsuko hits a frog splash. Natsuko hits a Shoten, but Maika kicks out. Himeka hits a lariat, but Natsuko dodges it and calls in Kashima for a big boot. Kashima hits Maika with a hurricanrana, but Himeka breaks up Kashima. However, the champions' lariats hit each other. Kashima climbs to the corner, but Maika catches up and hits her with a superplex. She crosses her arms and slams her down, but it's broken up. The champions hit a series of sandwich lariats. Kashima kicks out, and Maika lifts her up, but Kashima makes a comeback. The champions hit Natsuko with a double chokeslam. Maika hits Kashima with a Michinoku Driver II. Kashima can't kick out, and Maika gets the three count
Comments from Maika and Himeka
Himeka: "This is our first title defense.24years since women's professional wrestling performed at the Nippon Budokan. I'm so happy that we, as the Goddesses champions, can stand on this memorable stage at the Nippon Budokan as MaiHime."
Maika: "Well, today we had our first title defense against Oedo Tai, but there are still some moves that the two of them haven't shown us yet. We hope to be able to show those moves the next time we defend our title."
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◆LEC Presents Stardom 10th Anniversary ~ALLSTAR DREAM CINDERELLA~ No Time Limit |
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Eel and Sayaka |
35 minutes 1 second |
Yuzuki Aikawa |
<Participating Wrestlers> Bea Priestley, Mina Shirakawa, Sayaka Unagi, Starlight Kid, Saya Iida, Gokigen Desu☆, Lady C, Chigusa Nagayo, Kyoko Inoue, Mima Shimoda, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Emi Sakura, Rin Kadokura, Mei Hoshizuki, Yuzuki Aikawa, Yoko Mito, Miho Wakizawa, Hiromi Mimura, Yuna Manase, Haruka Yuri, Koguma, Momoe Nakanishi (scheduled)
*Order of elimination...①Lady ②Ruaka ③Kyoko ④Manase ⑤Shimoda ⑥Prestley ⑦Haruka ⑧Sakura ⑨Wakizawa ⑩Matsumoto ⑪Hoshizuki ⑫Kadokura ⑬Iida ⑭Nagayo ⑮Kikutarō ⑯Gokigen ⑰Nakanishi ⑱Mito ⑲Kid ⑳Koguma ㉑Shirakawa
20Over 100 wrestlers will clash in a time-delayed battle royal. The order of entry will be revealed when the theme music starts. Stardom (Bea Priestley, Shirakawa Mina - comeback match, Unagi Sayaka, Starlight Kid, Iida Saya, Gokigen Desu☆, Lady C), former wrestlers from other promotions (Nagayo Chigusa, Nakanishi Momoe), former wrestlers from other promotions (Inoue Kyoko, Shimoda Mima, Matsumoto Hiroyo, Sakura Emi, Kadokura Rin, Hoshizuki Mei), and former Stardom wrestlers (Aikawa Yuzuki, Bito Yoko, Wakizawa Miho, Mimura Hiromi, Manase Yuna, Haruka Yuri, Koguma) will be mixed together in a battle royal that transcends the boundaries of time, space, and promotion. Who will be the last one standing?!?
The match begins with Kid vs. Hoshizuki. Kid jumps on Hoshizuki and rolls him up, and they exchange roll-ups. Gokigen is the third to enter. While Kid and Hoshizuki are exchanging elbows, Gokigen appeals to all four sides. Kid and Gokigen grab Hoshizuki, and then Nakanishi appears as the fourth wrestler. When Nakanishi climbs onto the corner, Kid shakes him off. The fifth wrestler is Koguma. The sixth is Unagi. They corner Kid and all of them launch a series of attacks. The seventh wrestler is Iida, who enters the ring and immediately hits him with a series of chops. The eighth wrestler is Shirakawa. Shirakawa hits Kid with a flying cross chop, a hanging ceiling, and a neckbreaker. The ninth wrestler is Manase. The tenth is Sakura. The eleventh is Lady C. Lady stands imposingly in the center. Sakura stands beside her and poses by parting her hair. Lady then attacks her. The twelfth is Kyoko. Sakura pulls the ropes to welcome Kyoko in, but many wrestlers attack her. They corner Kyoko and launch a series of attacks. Lady gets an assist and delivers a choke slam to Kyoko. Ruaka is the 13th to enter. Lady is the first to be eliminated . Ruaka is eliminated after taking a lariat from Kyoko. Kadokura is the 14th to enter. Kyoko is eliminated after being pinned. Matsumoto is the 15th to enter . Wakizawa is the 16th to enter. Iwatani and Matsumoto accompany Wakizawa in his entrance. The Tawashiz are revived, and scrub brushes are recognized as an officially sanctioned weapon. Shimoda is the 17th to enter. Manase is eliminated by OTR. Priestley is the 18th to enter. Haruka is the 19th to enter. Shimoda is eliminated. Priestley is eliminated. Mimura is the 20th to enter . Haruka is eliminated. Mimura, having been hit with Wakizawa's Venom Arm, attempts a Shout but is struck by Matsumoto's scrubbing brush. The 21st opponent is Mito. Wakizawa performs a top-rope Frankensteiner. Sakura and Wakizawa are eliminated. The 22nd opponent is Aikawa. Matsumoto is eliminated. Hoshizuki is eliminated. Kadokura is eliminated. The BI duo are lined up on the apron. The 23rd opponent is Chigusa Nagayo, wearing a mask. As Nagayo enters the ring, Iida glares at her from behind, clasps her arms together, and provokes her into hitting him with an elbow. For some reason, Kikutarō appears as the "surprising 24th opponent." Iida hits Nagayo with a flying cross chop and goes for the cover. Iida is eliminated in an armlock by Nagayo. The wrestlers surround Nagayo. Aikawa takes off her gown and confronts Nagayo. Nagayo extends her hand and Aikawa delivers a series of low kicks. Nagayo cuts off Yuzuponkick. However, Aikawa throws her into the corner and delivers a Pai Pai Attack. The wrestlers take turns launching spear attacks. BI-ho unleashes a straight punch and a heel drop. They all pile on top of her, but Nagayo kicks out. Aikawa provokes Nagayo. She dodges the heel drop, but Shirakawa and Unagi pin her down and disqualify her. Kikutarō wanders around ringside. When Kikutarō enters the ring, the wrestlers run away. Kikutarō prepares a brainbuster for Unagi. Shirakawa attacks, but Kikutarō piles on both of them. Kid tries to break it up, but Kikutarō slaps him. Kikutarō notices Nagayo standing on the apron. Kikutarō pretends to apologize to Nagayo but grabs her by the chest. Nagayo gives a wry smile and enters the ring. After Nagayo's elbow, the wrestlers all attack Kikutarō at once. Nakanishi eliminates Kikutarou with a Momo★Latch. After 30 minutes, Nakanishi eliminates Gokigen with a moonsault attack. Kid eliminates Nakanishi with a dropkick via OTR. Koguma hits Mito with a DDT, Kid and Koguma grapple for the back, and Mito hits a Doll B. However, Mito is eliminated via OTR. Next, Kid and Koguma are also eliminated. Aikawa hits Unagi with a spinning kick. Shirakawa and Aikawa exchange elbows. Shirakawa attempts a dropkick, but Aikawa dodges and hits a heel drop. Aikawa gets behind Unagi, but Unagi interferes. Shirakawa gets behind Unagi and charges, but Aikawa cuts him off and hits Shirakawa with a Tiger for elimination. Unagi sends Aikawa to the apron. Aikawa delivers a series of kicks to Unagi on the apron. Unagi cuts off a Yuzupon Kick and hits a heel drop. After another heel drop, Aikawa falls. The last thing left was the eel.
Comments about eels
"Thank you very much. I'm so happy to have made it through to the end in a ring with so many legends. It's Stardom's10thanniversary, and I've only been in Stardom for four months, but I'll do my best to help build Stardom into what it will be like in 2011 and beyond.I hope you'll all give me your support."
—What was it like competing against the legends?
"Wow, this really feels like a dream. I'm so grateful to all the adults who prepared this ring for us to have such famous people gathered here today. We'll also work even harder so that we can gather a large crowd even without these legends."
—Were you able to show the results of the seven-game series?
"The seven-game series is over, and I feel very refreshed. I just wanted to have fun today, and I had a great time. With Shirakawa Mina back, I want to do my best as a member of COSMIC ANGELS ."
Aikawa's comment
"It's been almost eight years since I was in the ring, but to be honest, I enjoyed it more than I expected.81days, as a housewife, I trained hard for this day in the ring, just for this one day, but I think the biggest difference from when I was actively competing is that I'm married and have children, and I couldn't have done even a single practice without the cooperation of many people. My family, of course, but also my husband's mother, the nursery school teachers, and so many other people helped me, and I was able to reach this day, so I feel much more grateful than I did back then. For this10thanniversary at the Budokan, if I can just see Ms. Ogawa smiling, then I will be satisfied. Thank you very much. However, lastly, I went into the match determined to win, but...I think I'll go home and eat some eel. I'm disappointed."
--What was it like to do a Yuzuponkick?
"Well, I was so absorbed in it that I can't really look at it objectively yet, but I think I did a pretty good Yuzuponkick."
--What did you think of Nagayo?
"Well...I never thought I'd get the chance to meet him in person, so I seized the opportunity and went for it myself, and it was quite thrilling."
—What was it like performing on the Budokan stage?
"I've appeared here once before, but to be given the opportunity to stand on such a glamorous stage... Before this ring was decided, I was on maternity leave and childcare leave, so I hadn't even updated my social media . I was just too busy. But now that my son has been accepted into daycare and I'm able to work again, I feel a sense of joy and gratitude, and I think that for an ordinary housewife like me to be able to stand on this Budokan stage is a reward for the two and a half years I worked hard and fought as a professional wrestler."
—What did you think of "Pai Ranger" when you heard it at Budokan?
"It was amazing. It's a song that holds so many memories for me, and even after having a child and becoming a mother, PyRanger is still the best, isn't it? I love it. I hope that those who listened to it were able to remember even a little bit of that time."
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◆10th Anniversary Match ① 30-minute single fall match |
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Nanae Takahashi |
10 minutes 21 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
Stardom's Momo Watanabe and former Stardom wrestler and current SEA LINNNG member Nanae Takahashi will face off in a one-on-one match. At the end of the December 26th Korakuen Hall show last year , Nanae and Yoshiko suddenly appeared, challenging Stardom. One of those who reacted was Momo, Nanae's last opponent in Stardom. Momo participated in SEA LINNNG's February 10th Shin -Kiba event (Nanae & Arisa Nakajima vs. Momo & Saya Iida), but was defeated. The animosity escalated, culminating in a physical altercation at a press conference on the 18th … Momo declared, "I think a generational change is necessary. I will change the era," but…
Neither woman moved when the gong sounded. They slowly walked forward and glared at each other in the center. Momo slapped Nanae, and Nanae slapped back, exchanging slaps and grabbing each other's hair. Nanae cornered Momo and delivered a flurry of elbows. Momo dodged and hit a right high kick followed by a barrage of elbows. Nanae delivered a back drop followed by a flurry of elbows, ignoring the referee's attempts to stop her. Nanae did a soccer ball kick. Momo returned the favor with a soccer ball kick of her own. Nanae grabbed Momo's kick and delivered a dragon screw, a leg lock, and stomped on her face. She landed a corner lariat, butthe secondattempt. Momo landed another corner dropkick. She followed up with a flurry of kicks and a series of middle kicks. Nanae delivered a flurry of headbutts, and Momo went down on the apron. Nanae kicked her in the face and delivered a flurry of lariats at close range. She lifted Momo up in a Canadian suplex and slammed her onto the mat, but Momo kicked out. Nanae charges forward, but Momo responds with a high kick followed by a flurry of elbows. After an exchange of elbows, Momo lands a high kick and a Soumatou. She also lands a Soumatou from the corner, but only gets a two count. Momo applies a chicken wing face lock. Nanae escapes, and Nanae attempts a powerbomb. Momo counters with a B-driver, but Nanae immediately counters with a B-driver of her own. Nanae delivers a neckbreaker followed by a refrigerator bomb. Momo dodges and lands a diving Soumatou. Nanae kicks out, and Momo heads to the corner. Nanae catches up and delivers a superplex. Nanae attempts a refrigerator bomb, but Momo kicks out. Nanae lifts Momo up, but Momo counters with a dragon suplex. Momo attempts a Tequila, but Nanae counters. Momo lands a high kick, but is met with a lariat. Nanae attempts a Nanarakka, but only gets a two count.10minutes have passed. Nanae slammed Momo down with a One Second EX, and Momo couldn't kick out, resulting in a three-count. When Nanae offered a handshake, Momo brushed it away.
Nanae's comment
" I celebrated Stardom's 10th anniversary in my own grand way. I think my challenge was to awaken Watanabe Momo, and she was several times better than when we faced each other in a tag team match at SEAdLINNNG last time. Don't hold back, Watanabe Momo! Every single moment, every single one, could be the end of my life. That's why I do pro wrestling. I do pro wrestling because I want to live more and more, because I want to shine. If that's the case, then I have to keep giving 100%, 200%, 1000% of my passion without wasting a single moment. Because I'm a pro wrestler. That's what I think. I got some good kicks today, so I'm satisfied. I'm satisfied, but I don't know if this fight that I came to sell is going to end here, or what will happen, but is there anyone who isn't satisfied with this result? Or not? Do you think it has nothing to do with me?" As a professional wrestler, I hope there will be someone who comes up to take on the next challenge. Yoshiko is next, so I think I've passed the baton well, and I really hope she beats Iwatani. Is this all Stardom has got? Is this all it has got? Is this all it has got? It's been six years since I quit. I think Watanabe Momo has worked hard during that time. But I've worked hard too. I've lived too. I think this is the result of that."
—Do you want someone else to come after you?
"I wish they'd come. Why, after losing? Isn't she pretty high up in Stardom? Has Watanabe Momo faded away already? Is it faster to count from the bottom? If nobody comes, then that's what it comes down to. But to have a singles match like this at Budokan, I'd like to know what the other wrestlers think of this match. I'm always welcome, as long as my body can move."
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◆SWA World Championship Match 30-minute single match |
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<Champion> |
8 minutes 19 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri |
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*Shuri, the 7th champion, successfully defended her title for the fourth time
In her fourth defense of the SWA World Championship, Shuri will face her beloved protégé, Konami. During her time in REINA, Shuri and Konami had a mentor-student relationship. However, after various twists and turns, the two were separated. Nevertheless, they reunited in the Stardom ring, and Konami had been eagerly awaiting a singles match against Shuri since Shuri's debut. Eventually, Konami moved her unit to Oedo Tai, and Shuri of DDM joined Stardom, becoming a resident wrestler. And now, their long-awaited one-on-one match will take place at the Budokan, the promotion's first appearance at the venue
As the gong sounded, both wrestlers cautiously advanced to the ground. Shuri took mount and went for an armbar. Konami countered with an armbar of her own, but Shuri got on top. Konami quickly countered with a sliding kick. When Shuri fell out of the ring, Konami prevented her seconds from interfering and brought her back in. Konami hit a dropkick and went for a cover, but Shuri kicked out. Konami then immediately went for an armbar from an armlock. Konami went for an armlock, but Shuri countered with a heel hold. Konami countered again with a heel hold and got on top. When Shuri kicked out, Konami jumped on her and locked in an arm lock. Konami locked both arms. When Shuri reached the ropes, Konami hit her with a series of kicks. Shuri hit a German suplex, Konami hit an Exploder suplex followed by a sleeper hold and threw her backwards. When Shuri kicked out, Konami hit a high kick. Shuri caught it and folded it over, and Konami hit a big boot, sending both wrestlers down. Konami threw an elbow, and Shuri retaliated with elbows of her own. They also exchanged low kicks, and Shuri landed a knee attack. Konami countered, and Shuri applied a front neck lock, then put her on the ropes and delivered a DDT. Konami countered again, and Shuri jumped for an armbar. Shuri got on top and applied a stretch muffler. Konami escaped, and Shuri lifted her up and slammed her onto the mat. Konami grabbed Shuri's arm, but she managed to escape. Konami charged, and Shuri jumped in for an armlock. Shuri countered with a stretch muffler and then applied her new move, Byakko (White Tiger), which also locked in an arm lock. Konami tapped out, and Shuri successfully defended her title. After the match, Shuri pulled Konami close and hugged her
Comment from Juri
"I successfully defended the SWA title. Facing Konami in the ring, I felt she had grown tremendously, and it made me very happy. I want to have many more matches with her. With Konami, I feel like we can do so many more things. I hope we can do this again someday in Stardom. We were able to be together, so for me, it's not just about fighting each other, but also teaming up. I would be incredibly happy if that day comes, like before. With the SWA belt, it's been difficult to fight against foreign wrestlers because of COVID, but once COVID is over, I will fight against various strong foreign wrestlers and increase the value of this belt. And of course, I'm also aiming for the red belt. I will definitely wear it around my waist. Please keep an eye on me."
--What was your finish today?
"The technique I used today was my final move, Byakko (White Tiger)."
—So, now all four divine beasts are assembled?
"I've got it all. I can now finish with joint locks, so I want to hone my other techniques even more to improve them as well."
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◆10th Anniversary Match ② 30-minute single fall match |
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Iwatani Mayu |
15 minutes 9 seconds |
Seishiha |
Mayu Iwatani and Yoshiko (whose ring name in Stardom is Io-Shi-Tora), both founding members of Stardom,the 10thanniversary event, clashing in a one-on-one match.2015, Yoshiko retired and returned a year later with SEAdLINNNG, while Iwatani gradually became a central figure in Stardom, even being called an "icon" symbolizing the organization. And now, this unexpected match is finally happening. Will this match fill the void left between the two, or will it lead to something else...?
Yoshiko is introduced holding up the SEAdLINNNG belt. Nanae, Iwatani's second, catches the ball that Iwatani threw. Iwatani steps forward and extends her hand. Yoshiko slowly moves forward and gives Iwatani the middle finger, to which Iwatani smiles. The gong sounds, and they glare at each other. Iwatani tries to get into a hand-to-hand lockup, but they separate. They lock up and immediately engage, with Yoshiko putting pressure on Iwatani before breaking the hold. Iwatani attempts an arm whip, but Yoshiko resists and throws her instead. Yoshiko mounts Iwatani and goes for the cover. She grabs Iwatani's hair and slams her onto the mat, then delivers a face wash. Iwatani kicks out, and Yoshiko goes for a face lock. Iwatani escapes, and Yoshiko delivers a double knee drop and a soccer ball kick. She follows up with a series of kicks to Iwatani's back, putting her full weight into it. She goes for a one-legged cover, but Iwatani kicks out. Yoshiko grabs Iwatani's arm and applies a Manji Gatame (figure-four hold). Iwatani tries to escape, but Yoshiko locks her legs as well. Nevertheless, Iwatani manages to escape. Iwatani delivers a hurricanrana followed by a low dropkick. Yoshiko is outside the ring, and Iwatani delivers a tope suicida. Iwatani gets up, holding her head, and brings the downed Yoshiko back into the ring. Five minutes have passed, and Iwatani delivers a missile kick from the corner, then lifts her up and prepares for a full nelson. Yoshiko resists, and Iwatani charges forward, but Yoshiko delivers a windmill backbreaker followed by a reverse figure-four leglock. She returns to the center and tightens the hold. Iwatani escapes, and Yoshiko delivers a senton from the second base. She lands another one from the second base, but it's only a two count. Yoshiko declares she's going for the finish and pulls Iwatani up. She lifts her up, and Iwatani reverses and rolls her up for a Fubuki Rana. She also attempts a Dodonpa, but Yoshiko kicks out. Iwatani screams and pulls Yoshiko up, aiming for a dragon pin. Yoshiko escapes to the ropes, but Iwatani forcefully pulls her to the center. Yoshiko dodges, but Iwatani delivers a German suplex. Yoshiko stands firm, but Iwatani delivers a dragon suplex. Yoshiko counters, but both are down.10minutes have passed. Yoshiko helps Iwatani up and delivers an elbow. Iwatani retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Iwatani is down but gets up and charges forward. Yoshiko delivers an elbow, and Iwatani goes down. Yoshiko smiles before standing firm. Iwatani also gets up and knocks Yoshiko down with an elbow. Yoshiko delivers a headbutt followed by a series of lariats. Iwatani immediately counters, and Yoshiko slams her forward. Iwatani counters again, and Yoshiko delivers a diving senton from the top rope. However, Iwatani counters that as well. Yoshiko is stunned. She pulls Iwatani up, grabs both her arms, and delivers a knee. Iwatani dodges and rolls her up. When Iwatani counters, she delivers a series of thrust kicks. Iwatani landed another kick, but Yoshiko's hand reached the ropes. Iwatani pulled Yoshiko up and took her back. She attempted a two-stage dragon suplex, but Yoshiko's shoulders rose. Iwatani then delivered a moonsault press from the top. The referee counted to three, giving Iwatani the victory.
Iwatani: "Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Yoshiko of SEAdLINNNG, thank you for fighting me after 6 years. I was going to say, 'Nothing has changed since 6 years ago,' but you were incredibly strong! Yoshiko, there were many times when I almost gave up, but I have been in the Stardom ring for 10 years. Yoshiko, Yoshiko-chan has also been leading the SEAdLINNNG ring all this time. We may have been on separate paths until now, but from now on, I would like to experience a different, shared future. Today, I am glad that I was able to fight Yoshiko-chan, or rather, Yoshiko-senpai, on this stage at the Nippon Budokan. Thank you very much."
Yoshiko: "Gan-chan, not Gan-chan. Iwatani. You've gotten stronger, haven't you? It's really frustrating, but after having a singles match with Iwatani Mayu here at Budokan today, I think I understand why you're called an icon. But, you're my contemporary...You're the only contemporary of mine in Stardom. You're the only one left in Stardom, the place where I was born. So, I want to continue to connect with you and our future together for a long time to come. I lost today, but don't think it's over like this. I'll leave that to you."
The two shook hands
Iwatani: "Yoshiko, Yoshiko, Yoshiko of SEAdLINNNG. Thank you for having a match with me after 6 years. I wanted to say that you haven't changed at all in 6 years, but you're still incredibly strong. There were many times when I almost gave up, but I've been working in the Stardom ring. I've been leading the way. We may have been on separate paths until now, but I'd like to experience what it's like from now on. I'm glad that I was able to take Yoshiko, or rather, Iwatani, on this stage at the Nippon Budokan today."
Yoshiko: "Gan-chan, not Gan-chan, Iwatani. You've gotten stronger, haven't you? It's really frustrating, but I think I understand now why you're called an icon after having a singles match with you here at Budokan. But you're the only one from my generation, my contemporaries, in Stardom. You're the only one from Stardom, the promotion where I was born. So I want to continue building a future with you. I lost today, but don't think it's over like this. I'll keep that in mind."
When Iwatani extended her hand for a handshake, Yoshiko responded and they exchanged a hug. Iwatani was supportedthe STARSmembers as they left the stage, and Yoshiko was supported by the SEAdLINNNG members as they left.
Iwatani's comment
"(Collapsing to the ground) I won! I won!! Tenyears of hard work wasn't in vain. I'm so glad I didn't quit. That's all I can say..."
Yoshiko's comment
"Thank you very much. To have a match at the Nippon Budokan for Stardom10thanniversary, and for me to have a singles match against Iwatani, is truly, how should I put it, a miracle, a miracle, and what can I say? I hadn't watched Iwatani's matches at all since I quit, and to be honest, I didn't think she would have become so strong, so I was surprised. We've both walked separate paths for the past six years or so, and I think we've both done different things. But even so, I had confidence that I had gained various experiences in various places, so I really had no intention of losing today, but, what can I say?" Honestly, I'm really disappointed that I lost today, but there's something about it that goes beyond winning or losing, and that's a big deal for me. When Iwatani said those things on the mic after the match, and I had a match with her today, I really felt that, and it made me realize again that I'm really glad I didn't quit, and it made me realize once again that I still have the best contemporaries in Japan and in Stardom. I think today's takeaway was a huge one in my last10years. That's why I don't want to end it here, and I think if we can build on this, we can show you even brighter women's pro wrestling. Today I was happy to have a singles match with Iwatani, but don't think that this is the end of it. Keep that in mind."
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◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match |
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<Champion> |
15 minutes 46 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Utami Hayashishita |
Kamiya Saya |
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*Utami Hayashishita, the 13th champion, successfully defended her title for the third time
The red belt title match was scheduled as the semi-final. The champion was Utami Hayashishita, and the challenger was Saya Kamitani. It was a Queen's Quest stablemate showdown. Hayashishita won the World of Stardom Championship from Mayu Iwatani in Sendai on November 15th last year. Since then, she has successfully defended the title twice, defeating Momo Watanabe and Maika . She had previously held the Goddess of Stardom belt against Kamitani, but after Kamitani challenged her, this stablemate title match was realized. In the preliminary match, Kamitani managed to pin Hayashishita directly. Will Kamitani embody the future of Stardom, or will Hayashishita achieve a solid defense? What will become of Stardom's top championship?
After a tense stare-down, they firmly shook hands before the bell rang. They locked up and grappled, testing their strength. Utami pushed back and broke the hold, but Kamitani immediately grabbed her arm. After a struggle for the arm, Kamitani got behind Utami. Utami went for a headlock, but Kamitani threw her into the ropes to try and get her to use the ropes. However, Utami dodged and delivered a dropkick. Utami delivered a series of body slams. When Kamitani countered, Utami hit her with a sliding kick to the back and a double knee drop. When Kamitani countered again, Utami applied a camel clutch, lifting Kamitani up without letting her escape. However, Kamitani desperately managed to escape. Utami kicked her in the face and delivered a body slam. Kamitani yelled "Don't mess with me!" and threw an elbow, but Utami retaliated. Utami charged, and Kamitani delivered a dropkick. However, Utami dodged it. As Utami charged, Kamitani yelled "Don't mess with me!" and countered with a dropkick. They exchanged elbows, and Kamitani delivered a Frankensteiner. As Utami falls to the floor, Kamiya performs a no-touch tope con hilo. Kamiya brings Utami back into the ring and delivers a missile kick. Utami lands an elbow, and Kamiya retaliates. Kamiya collapses. Utami lands a series of elbows, and Kamiya gets up, resulting in an exchange of elbows. As Utami tries to charge, Kamiya delivers a dropkick. Utami counters, and Kamiya attempts a fisherman suplex. As Utami tries to lift her in an Argentine back suplex, Kamiya rolls her up. As Utami tries to lift her, Kamiya delivers a Canadian Destroyer, declaring the finish and heading to the corner. However, Utami catches up and drops her from the corner. Kamiya performs a swan dive hurricanrana and rolls her up. Utami counters, and Kamiya attempts a fisherman suplex followed by a Northern Suplex. Utami counters, and10minutes have passed. Kamiya attempts a Star Crusher on Utami. Utami counters with a German suplex. Utami spins from an Argentine backbreaker, but Kamitani counters with a knee kick and a star crusher. She goes for the cover, but Utami's shoulder goes up. Kamitani declares she's going for the finish with a body slam and a Phoenix Splash, but Utami dodges and applies a sleeper hold. Kamitani pushes Utami into the corner and charges. Utami hits an Air Raid Crash and both go down. Utami latches on and applies a sleeper hold. Kamitani escapes, but Utami pulls her up and hits an Argentine backbreaker and a torture rack bomb. However, Kamitani's shoulder goes up. Utami lifts her up again and hits a hijack backbreaker, but Kamitani reverses and rolls her up.15minutes have passed. Utami hits a lariat from close range. Kamitani charges, but Utami hits a lariat, causing Kamitani to spin around. Utami lifts her up in a Canadian backbreaker and spins around before slamming her down in a hijack backbreaker. Kamitani can't kick out and Utami gets the three count.
Utami: "Kamiya, that was so much fun, thank you. Kamiya and I are both from the golden generation of Stardom, so I want to continue to push each other to improve. Everyone, please look forward to it. And, having successfully defended my title today, my next title defense... on April4thatthe Yokohama Budokan."
Bea Priestley makes an appearance
"Hi, Utami. I'm the one challenging that belt. You're very strong, but a little salty. But where's Watanabe Momo? The saltiest of them all, Momo! See you soon, bye-bye, enjoy!"
Utami: "Hey, Bea Priestley, I have no idea what you're talking about. But I do understand that you want to challenge for this red belt. I'll put the belt on the line and face you, Bea Priestley, in a match at the Yokohama Budokan. Everyone,11thand12thyears. Thank you!"
Comment from Utami
"I successfully defended this red belt, the most prestigious belt, against Saya Kamitani. Did everyone enjoy the match that marked the new era of Stardom that Kamitani and I are creating? Of course, in the end, the one shining with the belt was Utami Hayashishita, the leader of this new era of Stardom. Stardom's history will continue for another11,12,15,20years. I will continue to make Stardom shine brighter and brighter, so please look forward to it."
--What about Kamiya, whom you fought in the title match?
"I always thought Saya Kamitani was a wrestler who was really good at talking, but after our match today, I got the feeling that she had studied me very thoroughly. I wasn't letting my guard down, but there were several times when Kamitani got the better of me at crucial moments. Of course, I was the one who won. I want to continue standing beside her and nurture Saya Kamitani, a future stardom wrestler, a hope for the future of Stardom."
—Were you glad you got to fight Kamiya at the Budokan?
"Yes. Looking back, being able to compete against Saya Kamitani, a wrestler with less experience than me, on the big stage of Budokan for this top Stardom belt was a really big event for Stardom's10thanniversary. I really enjoyed being able to defend my title against Kamitani on this stage, in this situation, at this time, in this place."
—You must have felt the pressure, but you feel you were not lacking as a challenger?
"Of course. I believe Kamiya is a worthy candidate for the future of Stardom, and a worthy opponent for the top Stardom belt."
—After performing at Budokan, will Utami aim even higher?
"That's right. By defeating Saya Kamitani at this Budokan event, Utami Hayashishita's momentum and presence have grown even stronger. I want to continue to be at the top of Stardom. Thank you very much."
Comment from Kamitani
"I challenged for the red belt, and I said I would go from being a future stardom to becoming a stardom, but I wasn't able to become a star. However, I think I can really use this experience of fighting through the red belt match as a stepping stone for myself. From now on, I will hone my skills even more and work even harder to go from being a future stardom to becoming a star."
—What was the strength of Utami, whom you fought in the title match?
"I thought I had given it my all, using all the techniques and power I had, but he absorbed it all and then deflected it all. I still have a long way to go, but I don't think I've lost yet."
--What about the ring at Budokan?
"Being able to perform in Stardom in such a large venue with so many fans, the cheers from the audience really gave me a lot of strength."
—I imagine you felt some pressure?
"When I announced that I would challenge for the red belt, about 99 % of the comments were critical ... I was really about to be crushed, but I'm so glad that I was able to believe in myself and the people who supported me and see it through to this point."
—Were you able to give your all and be yourself?
"Yes. But I think I can still grow even more. I want to improve my level even further. Thank you very much."
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◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match - Loser Gets Their Hair Cut - No Time Limit, One Fall Match |
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<Challenger> |
18 minutes 57 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Nakano Tam |
Julia |
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*14th champion Giulia failed in her 7th title defense. Tam Nakano becomes the 15th champion
The main event of the first ever Budokan show wasn't a red belt match, but a white belt match between GiuliaandTam Nakano. Moreover, this time it was a Stardom first: a "loser gets their hair cut" match with no time limit, where the loser loses their hair. The two had faced each other three times in singles matches in the past, with Giulia winning two and losing one. Both of Giulia's wins were in white belt matches, and her one loss was in a 5★STAR GP official match. The rivalry between the two seemed to have ended at Yokohama Budokan on October 3rd last year,but at Nakano's strong request, a singles match after five months was decided with hair on the line, and after Giulia's appeal, it was approved that it would be a Wonder of Stardom Championship match. Giulia has defended her title so far against Nakano, Himeka, Konami, Syuri, Tora Natsuko, and Starlight Kid. In her most recent match against Kid, she ripped off her opponent's mask after the match, creating a scene that could be seen as a warning of the hair-cutting match. A showdown where one of them will have their head shaved, win or lose. What will the outcome be...?
Before the match, Giulia grabbed Nakano's hair and grabbed her back. When the gong sounded, they felt each other out before Nakano got a headlock. Giulia broke free and slapped Nakano. Nakano charged forward but Giulia slapped her back. Nakano regained the hold and got a headlock. When they took the match to the ground, Giulia went for a head scissors. Nakano broke free and grabbed Giulia's hair and slapped her. Giulia charged forward but Nakano dodged and went for a stunner. Giulia resisted and got a hold of her neck. Nakano threw Giulia forward and she did a soccer ball kick, Giulia dodged Nakano's kick but Giulia dodged that too. Nakano locked in a sleeper hold and a headlock. Giulia did a back drop but Nakano got on top. Giulia did an elbow, and Nakano fought back. After an exchange of elbows, Nakano did a series of elbows and a rolling elbow. Giulia escaped to the bottom of the ring to create some distance. When Giulia returned, she went for a Glorious. Nakano countered and Giulia did a back drop. Giulia kicks Nakano in the head while he's on the apron. Giulia slaps Nakano and attempts a back drop on the apron. Nakano resists, so Giulia delivers a double kick followed by a neckbreaker over the apron. Giulia pins Nakano against the outside fence and puts him in a chin lock. Giulia slams Nakano into the fence, then a big boot, and slams him into the fence again. She brings out a table, drags Nakano over, and performs a piledriver on it. The table breaks in two.17count, but Giulia continues her attack. Giulia goes to the corner. Nakano catches up and delivers an elbow from the corner, Giulia slaps her and grabs her neck, hanging her up in the air. After dropping Nakano, Giulia attempts a missile kick. However, Nakano dodges and delivers a knee attack. Giulia grabs Nakano and prepares for a Glorious to finish him off, but Nakano counters with a reverse DDT. Both men are down.9count, Giulia pushes the referee aside. Giulia straddles Nakano and slaps him from both sides, telling him to "get it together."Tenminutes have passed. Giulia charges forward, but Nakano hits a spin kick and sends her flying to the outside with a plancha. Back in the ring, Nakano hits a tiger suplex. Giulia counters, and Nakano goes for a modified tiger suplex. Giulia resists and reaches the ropes. Nakano brings her back to the center and lifts her up for a Glorious Driver. However, the original Giulia successfully kicks out of it. Nakano holds her head. Nakano pulls Giulia up and hits her with a flurry of kicks to the face. Giulia hits her with a slap followed by a back drop. Giulia screams, pulls Nakano up, hits her with a headbutt, and then hits her with a sit-down Glorious Driver. But Nakano manages to counter that.Fifteenminutes have passed. Both are down. They grab each other's hair and get up, exchanging slaps. They continue to exchange slaps even after getting up. Giulia collapses but gets up and slaps back. Nakano repeats a flurry of left and right punches. Giulia clasps her hands behind her back and stands to receive them. They continue to exchange slaps. This time it's Nakano's turn to receive them. Nakano collapses. As both wrestlers collapsed, Nakano unleashed a spin kick. Giulia seemed to accept it and took another one. When Giulia reached out, Nakano stopped her and slammed her down with a perfect vertical drop. She then got behind Giulia and delivered a modified Tiger Suplex, the Twilight Dream. The referee counted to three, giving Nakano the victory, and Giulia lost both the belt and her hair. While the belt was being presented to Nakano, Giulia lay sprawled out on the mat. Nakano then grabbed the microphone.
Nakano: "Julia, Julia, Julia...I finally beat you. I don't need any more...It's enough. So you don't need to cut your hair." Julia: "I fought you with everything I had today, you know? I risked my hair, my belt, my life! I fought you!! And you won!!! Isn't that right?"
Nakano: "That's right! Because you put everything on the line, I also put everything on the line and fought!"
Julia: "Okay then, don't embarrass me."
Giulia sat on a chair in the center of the ring and handed Nakano a pair of clippers. However, Nakano couldn't bring herself to use the clippers, and her face was crumpled with tears
Julia: "Why are you crying?"
Nakano puts down the clippers, unable to cut. Julia, on the other hand, tells the hairdresser to "make it look cool" and bravely lets him cut her hair
Nakano: "That's not fair. It's stylish."
Julia: "You should do it too."
Nakano: "I won. You..."…」
Julia: "If you did it, you'd end up being the ugliest person in the universe."
Nakano: "Honestly, that kind of thing really pisses me off. But, I really don't want to say this, but Julia, I became stronger because of you. Thank you."
Julia: "Shut up! I was going to give you a raise on that white belt, but I think you could do it, couldn't you?"
Nakano: "As the sacred champion of this white belt, I will engrave my name in the records and in people's memories. I'll raise the value of this belt. You better grow your hair out and come back for revenge. Everyone, thank you so much for coming to the Stardom 10th Anniversary show today. Stardom is now entering its 11th year. Please believe in Stardom and women's professional wrestling and follow us. Believe in the present, shine in the future, We are STARDOM ! Thank you!"
Julia's comment
"Meeting Tam Nakano as a pro wrestler in the same era, in the same era, is the best feeling I've ever had. I didn't intend to lose, so I cut myself a bit, and I don't know what to say, but I didn't intend to lose, so now my eardrum (left ear) is ruptured, a molar is chipped, my jaw is misaligned, my brain is spinning, and... I lost, but I think she'll be able to do what I wanted to do, so I guess she just needs to do her best? My hair will grow back, and I can just go and take the belt again."
—Were there any differences compared to what you've done as Tam Nakano up until now?
"Nothing's changed. Nakano Tam is still Nakano Tam."
—With the belt moving, does this mean that Julia and Tam's positions are now reversed?
"Well, wouldn't that be more interesting? Instead of always looking down from above, wouldn't it be more fulfilling to look up and run towards where you want to go?"
--You've always told Tam to crawl back up from hell, but with this loss, is it Giulia's turn to crawl back up from hell?
"I think I just need to show how I live my life, no matter how hard I try to climb my way back up from here. Showing how you live your life is what a professional wrestler is all about."
—You still have some hair left. Are you going to shave it all off for Korakuen Hall this weekend?
"What about Rossy? Rossy! Do you have to shave your head before Korakuen (when Ogawa EP arrives)?"
Ogawa: "Ideally, we should do it today. But I suddenly ended up here (backstage). Well, there's an event at Korakuen Hall on March 7th, so we'll do it then."
Julia: "You're going to do it there? (laughs)"
Ogawa: "There's a Korakuen Hall event on March 7th, so if you want to see Giulia with a shaved head, please come and see her there."
--Cut it off by then
Ogawa: "Yes, that's right."
Nakano's comment
"Right now I'm a little worried about whether my face is the cutest or the ugliest in the universe. Am I ugly? My face is hot and painful... Hmm, well... there are some things in this world that you just can't do anything about, some things that don't pay off no matter how hard you try, and some people you just can't beat no matter how hard you work. You know how sometimes you think it's a really hard world to live in? But I want to change that world just a little, and I think professional wrestling is the way to make that little miracle happen. I don't want to say it's all thanks to Giulia, but I want to say thank you today. From now on, as the champion of the sacred white belt, I will engrave the name of Tam Nakano in the records and in people's memories. Please believe in me and follow me. Thank you."
—You were chasing Julia, but will the situation now be reversed?
"Because I'm the champion! But I want to fight you again as soon as tomorrow."
—What if they set conditions for you when you fight again? "They'd bet your hair? Or money?"
—If you bet money on this, it would be unprecedented, wouldn't it?
"That sounds interesting."
—How much are you willing to bet?
"No, no, no, I have it (makes a money sign). Hahaha, just kidding."
—You headlined the Budokan event and won, but what are your thoughts?
"The Budokan was one of those dreams I gave up on during my idol days, thinking it was absolutely impossible. I couldn't really believe that I was actually standing on it, but it made me realize that it's never too late to reclaim your dreams (tears)."