"5★STAR GP 2021 Shinjuku Tournament"
September 11th (Sat) Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall (Attendance: 303 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Natsu-poo |
6 minutes 8 seconds, |
Rinan |
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Cogma |
6 minutes 4 seconds Side |
Lady C |
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◆Tsukiyama Wakana Stardom Challenge ① 15-minute single fall match |
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Nakano Tam |
8 minutes 37 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
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◆Mai Sakurai Stardom Challenge ⑤ 15-minute single fall match |
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Juri |
7 minutes 59 seconds, |
Mai Sakurai |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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I'm in a bad mood. ★ [4 points] |
Win by disqualification in 3 minutes and 57 seconds. |
Mayu Iwatani [6 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Utami Hayashishita [7 points] |
8 minutes 50 seconds |
AZM [2 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Saya Kamitani [7 points] |
13 minutes 8 seconds, |
Takumi Ayaba [5 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Himeka [6 points] |
15 minutes 57 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe [6 points] |
Match Details Report
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Natsu-poo |
6 minutes 8 seconds, |
Rinan |
Giulia is out due to a neck injury, resulting in a forfeit loss in the remaining 5★STAR GP official matches. As a result, Natsupoi, who was scheduled to have an official match that day, won by forfeit and earned 2 points, bringing her total to 7. The match was changed to a singles match against Rina. Rina will challenge for the Future of Stardom Championship for the first time on August 29inShiodome, and at that event, Natsupoi lost the High Speed Championship to Starlight Kid. Coincidentally, this will be a match between two people who lost in title matches at the same event.
Rinami extends her hand for a handshake, saying, "Please!" As Natsupoi tries to reciprocate, Rinami pulls her hand away, and Natsupoi pulls her hand away as well. After a high-speed exchange of rope work, Rinami performs a hair whip. She corners Natsupoi and stomps on her face. She takes Natsupoi to the center and performs a body slam followed by a camel clutch. "You're so noisy with all this 'poi poi poi poi'!" Rinami complains. She throws Natsupoi forward, who gets up and performs a hair whip, corners Natsupoi and stomps on her face while shouting, "Poi!" However, Rinami applies a leg lock. Natsupoi tries to accumulate damage with a body scissors. Natsupoi grabs both of Rinami's arms and applies a surfboard stretch. Natsupoi delivers a series of stomps and goes for the cover, but it's only a two count. Natsupoi tries to shake Rinami with a bow and arrow hold, but Rinami holds on. Rinami forcefully takes Natsupoi down without being thrown against the ropes and follows up with a dropkick and a series of judo techniques. When Natsupoi counters, Rinami tries to force a submission with a Manji-gatame (figure-four hold). Rinami moves to the ground and applies a submission hold, but Natsupoi's hands reach the ropes. Rinami gathers her strength and goes for a Northern Suplex. Natsupoi counters and they exchange slaps. Rinami's slaps land in succession. Natsupoi hits Rinami with a neckbreaker followed by a low dropkick to the face. Natsupoi announces she's going for the finish and goes for a Swing Neckbreaker, but Rinami counters with a Northern Suplex. Rinami declares she's going for the finish and goes for a Manji-gatame, but Natsupoi counters and Rinami rolls her up in a series of pins. Natsupoi rolls her up with a series of Magistrals and gets the three count
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Cogma |
6 minutes 4 seconds Side |
Lady C |
The singles match between Koguma and Lady C presents a clash of contrasting styles : high-speed genius versus human tower. Koguma was chosen as Hazuki's opponent for her comeback match at Osaka-jo Hall on October 9th , while Lady C gained experience by being selected for a tag team match at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's MetLife Dome on September 4th. Koguma has the goal of winning the 5★STAR GP, and Lady C has also been selected for Tsukiyama Waka's Stardom Challenge match 5 (September 20th at Korakuen Hall). For Lady C, this match will be an opportunity to gain confidence as she aims for her first victory.
When Lady extends her hand for a handshake, Koguma responds with "Yes, please!" After some feeling each other out, Lady attempts a takedown, but Koguma gets a grip on her neck. After a struggle for the neck, Lady applies a sleeper hold and then a headlock. Koguma takes the match to the ground and attempts a cover, but Lady kicks out and delivers a high body slam. Lady stomps hard on Koguma's back, making her scream. When Koguma kicks out, Lady applies a cobra twist and a big boot. She attempts a Kawazu Otoshi, but Koguma rolls her up. Koguma retaliates with a dropkick, a body slam, and then stomps on her back and a foot stomp. When Lady kicks out, Koguma throws her into the corner and delivers a running body attack and a neckbreaker. Lady kicks out, but Koguma pulls her up and takes her back. Lady dodges and delivers a brainbuster. She throws her and holds her down, but Koguma kicks out. Lady attempts a choke slam, but Koguma resists and applies a front neck lock. She tries to roll her up, but Lady kicks out. Koguma gets behind Lady, but Lady counters with a Kawazu Otoshi. Lady lands a Chokeslam, but it's only a two count. Lady drives Koguma into the corner with a series of elbows and hits a running big boot. Koguma is then placed on the corner and hits a rolling prawn hold. Lady is unable to kick out as Koguma rolls her up, and Koguma gets the three count
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◆Tsukiyama Wakana Stardom Challenge ① 15-minute single fall match |
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Nakano Tam |
8 minutes 37 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
Waka Tsukiyama, who made her Stardom debut by challenging Sayaka Unagi for the Future of Stardom Championship at Korakuen Hall on September 6th, has begun her "Stardom Challenge." In her first match, she faces the reigning champion, Tam Nakano, who holds the white belt. The following day in Sendai, she has a match against Mina Shirakawa, and Tsukiyama will be competing in three consecutive matches against the COSMIC ANGELS…
When Tsukiyama extends his hand and says "Please," Nakano also says "Please" and shakes his hand. When Tsukiyama charges, Nakano puts him in a headlock. When they take him to the ground, Tsukiyama breaks free and throws him forward, but Nakano retaliates with a soccer ball kick. Nakano delivers three consecutive body slams. On the third one, he holds the slam in the air for a while, showing it off to all sides before slamming him down. Nakano then applies a camel clutch. "Tsukiyama, who have you always admired? Kozuen? Kozuen?" he asks. Tsukiyama confesses "Konami" and escapes, to which Nakano angrily stomps. Tsukiyama counters with a dropkick, but Nakano doesn't fall and stomps. Tsukiyama dodges Nakano's elbow and delivers a dropkick. He jumps onto Nakano's back, but Nakano avoids it. Tsukiyama jumps onto Nakano's back again and applies a Palo Special. When Nakano escapes, Tsukiyama delivers a dropkick to his back. When Nakano kicks back, Tsukiyama delivers a missile kick. Tsukiyama goes for the cover again and rolls him up. Nakano attempts a back drop, but Tsukiyama counters. Tsukiyama throws an elbow, but Nakano takes it, gets back up, and knocks him down in one hit. Nakano taunts Tsukiyama, saying "Come on," and takes a series of elbows before getting back up. Nakano knocks Tsukiyama down with a series of elbows and stands tall. Tsukiyama comes forward with a series of blows, but Nakano lands a back kick, mutters "It's over," and goes for a Violet Shooting, but Tsukiyama counters and goes for a ground submission. Nakano counters again and goes for an armlock. Tsukiyama manages to reach the ropes. Nakano charges in and lands a knee attack. Tsukiyama counters, and Nakano shouts "It's over!" and goes for a Violet Shooting. Tsukiyama can't counter and the referee counts to three
Nakano's comment
"Hey, Tsukiyama Waka? Tsukiyama Waka? That's right. She says her idol is... Ko... Nami-san. Well, I don't know yet what kind of beliefs she has that have brought her here, but the Stardom ring is a place where you can become the person you want to be, so there's no need to feel pressured at all. I hope she'll believe in herself more and more and push forward. 5★STAR, I've been on a two-week break, so my right hand is in perfect condition for the match, I'm in super good shape! My face, my body, my mental state, everything is in great shape, so even though I'm on the brink, I'm going to charge ahead and aim for the championship. I get more fired up when I'm on the brink! Everyone, please believe in Nakano Tam."
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◆Mai Sakurai Stardom Challenge ⑤ 15-minute single fall match |
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Juri |
7 minutes 59 seconds, |
Mai Sakurai |
Mai Sakurai's fifth "Stardom Challenge" match will see her face off against SWA World Champion Syuri. Her former Actwres girl'Z teammate and contemporary, Wakana Tsukiyama, is also joining Stardom, and her "Stardom Challenge" also begins on the same day, so comparisons are inevitable. Who will make their mark first? As the first to enter the sport, Sakurai will likely continue to be mindful of Tsukiyama's performances
Sakurai extends her hand for a handshake, and Shuri accepts. Shuri puts Sakurai in a headlock, and Sakurai tries to throw her into the ropes, but Shuri doesn't cooperate and drags her to the ground. Sakurai puts her in a headlock again, but Shuri throws her into the ropes. Sakurai attempts a shoulder tackle, but Shuri doesn't fall, and instead Shuri sends Sakurai flying with a shoulder tackle of her own. In a lock-up, Shuri calls out, "Come on!" Shuri corners Sakurai against the ropes, and Sakurai reverses and delivers a series of elbows. Shuri goes for a headlock and takes the match to the ground. She attempts an armbar, but Sakurai gets on top and covers her. Shuri kicks out and goes for an armbar, but she's near the ropes. Shuri stomps on her and delivers a soccer ball kick. Sakurai kicks out, and Shuri corners her against the ropes and applies a chin lock and a low kick. Sakurai kicks out, and Shuri applies an armlock. Sakurai escapes and delivers an elbow. The referee encourages them, "You're too weak, get it together!" Shuri delivers a series of stomps, then steps on Sakurai's face, slams her into the corner, and follows up with a running knee attack. She signals for another one, but Sakurai corners her and hits her with a big boot, a spinning kick, a face crusher, and an elbow drop. When Shuri kicks out, Sakurai applies a face lock. Sakurai hits Shuri with a series of elbows as she escapes. Shuri lands a series of knees to Sakurai's stomach. She charges forward with precision, but Sakurai dodges and hits her with a big boot. Shuri dodges Sakurai's diving elbow and delivers a series of stomps. Sakurai hits Shuri with a big boot as she charges. Shuri applies an armbar, but Sakurai's foot reaches the ropes. Shuri attempts a fireman's carry, but Sakurai counters with a rolling prawn hold. Sakurai rolls up Shuri as she charges, follows up with a stunner and a sleeper hold. Shuri gets up and throws Sakurai forward, delivering three soccer ball kicks. However, Sakurai's shoulder rises. Then Shuri applies an armbar. Sakurai gave up, and Shuri won
Comment from Juri
"Mai Sakurai, in her challenge match, I believe she came to this Stardom ring with determination to shine. So, I hope she will work hard from now on so that she can feel that coming to this ring was truly the right decision for her. Stardom has many wrestlers with strong personalities. And now, in this challenge match, she will be able to compete against many different people. I hope she will gain a lot of experience, absorb it, and grasp something. As for myself, tomorrow at 5★STAR, I cannot lose to Unagi Sayaka. I will definitely win."
Sakurai's comment
"To be honest, I was really scared of my match against Shuri today. I've watched some amazing matches up until now, so actually fighting against her like this, I'm realizing with each match just how high the wall is in Stardom. Today was my fifth match, so I'm halfway there. I really want to grasp something here, become stronger and stronger, and show everyone how much I've grown."
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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I'm in a bad mood. ★ [4 points] |
Win by disqualification in 3 minutes and 57 seconds. |
Mayu Iwatani [6 points] |
Mayu Iwatani will face former STARS member Fukigen Desu★ in a 5★STAR GP official match. Will facing Iwatani bring back memories of her Gokigen Desu☆ days, or will she be completely refreshed and challenge Iwatani in her Oedo Tai version of fighting style? Iwatani will need to be extremely careful not to be caught off guard. If she can score two points here, it will be a big step towards her second championship, but..
Iwatani extends her hand, but Fukigen refuses to shake it, saying, "No!" When Iwatani raises her hand to invite him, Fukigen tries to stomp on her foot, but Iwatani dodges and stomps on his foot instead. They exchange rope work and covers. Neither gives in, and Iwatani gives a wry smile at Fukigen's smoking pose. Every time Fukigen charges into the corner, Iwatani puts her foot out. Fukigen involves referee Barb Sasaki, causing Iwatani's dropkick to hit him by mistake. Fukigen shows Iwatani a sports newspaper. Iwatani covers his face with the newspaper and rolls him up. Iwatani charges with a back kick, a dropkick, and a low dropkick. Fukigen retaliates, and Iwatani declares she's going for the finish and delivers a diving foot stomp. However, Fukigen's shoulder rises. "This time it's really over!" Iwatani shouts and performs a moonsault. Fukigen dodges and brings in a chair. Fukigen tries to hit her, but Iwatani dodges every time. Then Fukigen hit himself with a chair. As Iwatani was holding the chair, the referee, who had been thrown out of the ring, came back and called for a disqualification bell. Fukigen was announced as the winner
Unhappy comment
Rinami: "That's cheating, Iwatani."
Unhappy: "Victory? Victory, victory!"
Iwatani's comment
"My first ever disqualification loss. I don't understand it at all. Fukigen just smashed his chair into himself. I don't get it, I don't get it, before I knew it Fukigen was up. My match was over, I just don't understand it anymore."
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Utami Hayashishita [7 points] |
8 minutes 50 seconds |
AZM [2 points] |
Utami Hayashishita and AZM will face off in a Queens Quest stablemate showdown in a 5★STAR GP official match. Hayashishita had a full-time draw with Syuri on September 4th in Shinjuku. Whether the one point from the draw will be a plus or minus depends on future developments. For that reason, she will definitely want to get two points from AZM. However, Hayashishita, being from the same stable, knows AZM's skill well. She cannot be underestimated, and a moment of carelessness could be fatal. How will the red belt champion get a victory against AZM? Also, if AZM wins, it will be a remarkable victory against the World of Stardom champion, keeping her hopes of winning the tournament alive. This is an extremely important match for both of them
Both wrestlers exchanged a clean handshake as the bell rang. They locked up and immediately moved into rope work. Utami refused to play along, but AZM rolled her up with an arm whip. Utami kicked out and attempted a lariat, but AZM dodged it and went for the cover. After some feeling each other out, AZM landed a kick and drove Utami into the corner, but Utami anticipated it and sent her flying with a shoulder tackle. She slammed AZM down with a body slam, but AZM kicked out. Utami threw AZM into the corner and delivered a running elbow and a dropkick to her back. AZM kicked out, and Utami followed up with a series of stomps. She threw AZM into the ropes, but AZM rolled her up with a hurricanrana and sent her out of the ring with another hurricanrana. She then went for a kick on the apron, but Utami caught her, and when she went for a powerbomb, AZM countered and delivered a brainbuster to the outside mat. AZM brought Utami back into the ring and attempted a swan dive missile kick, but Utami kicked out, and AZM grabbed her arm and forced her to tap out. Utami catches AZM's hurricanrana and slams her to the mat. Utami climbs to the corner but AZM catches up and delivers a superplex arm whip. AZM climbs to the corner and Utami catches up as well. AZM suspends Utami in mid-air with a high kick and delivers a marine spike. She signals the finish and drops a diving foot stomp, but Utami kicks out. Utami lands a series of elbows, and AZM retaliates. After an exchange of elbows, Utami charges forward, but AZM dodges her lariat, kicks her leg, and delivers a high kick. Utami catches AZM as she jumps for a casadora and throws her with a German suplex. Utami delivers a missile kick from the corner and a bat drop, but AZM's shoulder is raised. Utami takes AZM's back but AZM delivers an arm whip. Utami dodges AZM's roll-up attempt and delivers a lariat. AZM charges forward with a high kick and tries to roll her up, but Utami kicks out. AZM landed a high kick and charged forward, applying a Mystica-style armlock. Utami lifted her up and slammed her onto the mat. Utami declared she was going for the finish and went for an Argentine backbreaker. She tried to shake AZM down, but AZM held on. Utami went for a German suplex and the referee counted to three
Comment from Utami
"I beat AZM-san, and now I have 7 wins in the 5★STAR GP. I think I'm in great form. AZM-san has always been by my side making great sushi, but today I crushed it with my own power and made Shimi pressed sushi. I hope AZM-san will continue to be by my side making great sushi, and I'll make this year's 5★STAR GP a great summer. Stay tuned!"
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Saya Kamitani [7 points] |
13 minutes 8 seconds, |
Takumi Ayaba [5 points] |
Saya Kamitani prematurely revealed the identity of "X" at a public press conference. This unexpectedly elevated the Kamitanivs.Iroha Takumi 5★STAR GP official match into a major bout. Kamitani started with two consecutive losses but has since improved her performance to secure one win. Iroha also lost to Konami in her second match, but enters this match with one win in her favor. In short, both wrestlers are in a fairly good position to face each other. However, Iroha's organization, Marvelous, has suffered an accident with three members leaving. As the organization's representative, Iroha feels a sense of responsibility to bring good news to her home ring by winning in other organizations' league matches, while Kamitani intends to atone for her setbacks with a victory. A showdown between Kamitani and Iroha, filled with various emotions. What will be the outcome?
The two shook hands firmly. Iroha didn't let go and they glared at each other. Kamitani yelled, "I'm sorry!" and charged forward, but Iroha shouted, "Calm down!" They locked hands again. Iroha got on top and Kamitani bridged. Iroha delivered a soccer ball kick, a body slam, and a standing body press. She slammed Kamitani into the corner and followed with a middle kick and a reverse chop. Kamitani was in agony from the hit. Iroha continued with a series of reverse chops and elbows. Kamitani tried to counter with an elbow, but Iroha responded with a middle kick, elbow, and a series of stomps. Kamitani confused Iroha with a cartwheel and delivered a dropkick. She cornered Iroha and delivered a running jumping knee and a dropkick. Iroha kicked her out at the count of one. Kamitani applied a reverse Boston crab. Iroha screamed but managed to reach the ropes. Kamitani immediately followed with a dropkick to her back. Kamiya tries to throw Iroha into the ropes with determination, but Iroha counters with a series of kicks followed by a PK and a dropkick. Iroha delivers a high-speed brainbuster. Kamiya counters with a series of elbows. Iroha takes the hits, gets back up, and retaliates with elbows of her own. Kamiya delivers more elbows, but Iroha knocks her down with one. Kamiya shouts, "I won't lose!" and charges forward, but Iroha lands an elbow smash and a high kick. They exchange lariats and then their knee kicks cross. Kamiya lands another knee kick. Kamiya pulls Iroha up and attempts a fisherman suplex. Iroha counters with a slap, but Kamiya hits a reverse Frankensteiner. Kamiya shouts, "I'm going to win!" and heads to the corner. She lands a missile kick, but Iroha kicks out. Kamiya attempts a suplex, but only gets a two count. She attempts a star crusher, but Iroha counters with a knee kick. She then throws a high kick, but Kamiya kicks out of it.Tenminutes have passed. Iroha goes for a running three, but Kamiya escapes. Iroha hits a high kick followed by a swanton bomb. Kamiya dodges and jumps, but Iroha catches her and hits a powerbomb. She goes for another one, but Kamiya rolls her up. Iroha kicks out and hits a high kick followed by a running three. However, Kamiya counters with a Frankensteiner. Kamiya performs a swan dive plancha on Iroha who has gone outside the ring. Iroha hits a brainbuster onto the mat outside the ring. Iroha goes for a powerbomb, but Kamiya counters. Kamiya tries to get back in, but Iroha stops her. Kamiya cuts Iroha off as she tries to get back in. The referee20, and the match ends in a draw due to both wrestlers being counted out.
Comment from Kamitani
Kamitani: "Iroha Takumi, there were a lot of things that happened at the press conference, but she is a wrestler I have always wanted to fight, and today I finally got to fight her. In the end it was a double count-out, which is a very disappointing result, but it was a draw, so I think there is still more to come." Iroha enters
Iroha: "Thank you."
Kamiya: "Thank you."
Iroha: "I lost one point at the press conference, and then I couldn't quite secure the win in the match. This can't go on like this, so let's do it again."
Kamiya: "Yes. One more time, please."
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Himeka [6 points] |
15 minutes 57 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe [6 points] |
Momoko Watanabe won both matches in the doubleheader at Korakuen Hall on September 6th. She has rapidly increased her score, but her opponent today is Himeka of DDM. Himeka started with a losing streak after returning from a back injury, but has recently recorded a winning streak, bringing her record to even. With her momentum on the line, this will be a match that Momoko must be wary of. Will Momoko ride the momentum with a third consecutive win? Or will Himeka win three consecutive matches to take the lead? This match will determine the championship race
The match starts with a test of strength in a lock-up, and after a struggle for back control, Momo grabs Himeka's leg. Himeka counters, but Momo quickly counters again, applying an Achilles lock followed by a leg lock. Momo transitions from a headlock to a front neck lock. Himeka counters and stands up with a headlock. She continues to apply the choke on the ground, but Momo escapes and delivers a series of stomps followed by a camel clutch. She continues with more stomps and a flurry of soccer ball kicks. When Himeka kicks out, Momo drives her to the ropes and delivers a high kick. As Himeka goes outside the ring, Momo runs along the apron and delivers a middle kick. As Momo goes for a throw, Himeka counters with a body slam. Himeka slams Momo's back into the ring anda 16count. Himeka delivers a series of stomps to Momo's waist. She then stomps on her waist through the apron. She puts Momo on the corner and delivers a running body attack. Himeka caught Momo's middle kick, but Momo countered with a middle kick, a running dropkick, and a brainbuster. Himeka kicked out, and Momo landed a series of middle kicks. Momo charged at Himeka who kicked out, but was hit with a lariat. Himeka lifted her up and did a backflip, then a reverse Boston crab. Himeka announced her finish and went for an Argentine backbreaker, but Momo managed to dodge it and went for a B-driver. Himeka countered with a lariat. Momo countered with a high kick. Both were down and on their knees they exchanged elbows. Momo dodged a lariat and did a back suplex.10minutes had passed. Momo landed a Soumatou, but it was only a two count. Momo went for a B-driver, but Himeka resisted. Momo kicked up and tried again, but it wasn't a three count. Momo charged, but Himeka landed a jumping knee and a reverse Boston crab. Momo escaped, but Himeka declared she was going for the finish. In Argentina, Himeka lifts Momo onto her shoulders and heads towards the JP Coaster. However, Momo's shoulders rise. Himeka pulls Momo up and slams her into the corner, then lifts her up for a powerbomb. She lifts her high, but Momo counters with a Soumatou from above. Momo goes for a chicken wing face lock. When Himeka escapes, Momo declares she's going for the finish and goes for the Tequila. Himeka resists and attempts a lariat, but Momo kicks her up. Momo lands the Tequila, but it's only a two count. Momo goes for the Peach Sunrise, but Himeka resists and reaches the ropes.15minutes have passed. Momo charges forward, but Himeka delivers a series of lariats. She slams Momo into the corner, then hits her with a lariat from behind, and then puts her on the corner for a running powerbomb. Momo can't kick out, and Himeka wins.
Himeka: "Thank you so much for coming today! I had a late start in the 5★STAR GP, and at first I wondered how it would go, but, well, I think it's going smoothly. I'm going to win for Giulia, who had to miss the competition, so please make sure to remember that moment. Big is strong. Big is justice. And big is cute. See you again!"
Himeka's comment
"I have 6 points in the 5★STAR GP. At first, I lost twice, and I think the audience thought it might be a bit shaky, but I'm not like that. Giulia had to withdraw, and the match that everyone was looking forward to was cancelled, so that's precisely why I will definitely win the tournament for Giulia's sake."
—Was winning against Momo a big deal?
"Well, yes. Following my loss to Natsupoi last time, I lost to Watanabe Momo at the Sendai tournament. I hyped her up a lot but ended up losing miserably, so I think I was able to redeem myself here."
