"5★STAR GP 2021 Korakuen Hall Tournament"
September 16th (Thursday) Korakuen Hall (Attendance: 363 people / Limited number of attendees due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Hannan |
6 minutes 27 seconds |
Lady C |
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◆Tsukiyama Wakana Stardom Challenge ③ 15-minute single fall match |
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Starlight Kid |
9 minutes 44 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
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◆Mai Sakurai Stardom Challenge 7 15-minute single fall match |
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Himeka |
8 minutes 11 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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Natsupoi [9 points] |
5 minutes 24 seconds, |
Saki Kashima [2 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Momoko Watanabe [10 points] |
8 minutes 26 seconds |
Mina Shirakawa [4 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 [11 points] |
8 minutes 34 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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Takumi Ayaba [9 points] |
10 minutes 34 seconds |
Unagi Sayaka [5 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Mayu Iwatani [7 points] |
Both men were counted out at 10 minutes and 1 second. |
Koguma [5 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Small wave [10 points] |
11 minutes 26 seconds, |
Utami Hayashishita [7 points] |
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Akari [9 points] |
12 minutes 11 seconds |
Tam Nakano [8 points] |
Match Details Report
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◆Single match 15 minutes |
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Hannan |
6 minutes 27 seconds |
Lady C |
A singles match between two homegrown talents, Hanan and Lady C. Hanan, who has grown considerably taller, and Lady C, who stands177centimeters, will compete in a one-on-one showdown to see who has grown the most in professional wrestling.
The match began with both wrestlers exchanging a clean handshake. After a lock-up, they immediately fought for back control, with Lady applying a headlock. Hanan threw Lady into the ropes and delivered a dropkick. For some reason, Hanan attacked Lady while complaining about her "former teacher." After an exchange of elbows, Lady landed a series of brainbuster chops. Hanan continued to press forward, but Lady sent her flying with another brainbuster chop. She took Hanan's back and delivered a Kawazu Otoshi followed by a big boot into the corner. Hanan kicked out and Lady went for a chokeslam. Hanan rolled her up and threw her, then delivered a diving body attack from the corner and an armbar. She pulled her up and went for a double wristlock. Lady refused to be thrown into the ropes and delivered a big boot to the face followed by a cobra twist. She also landed a chokeslam, but Hanan kicked out. Lady screamed and put Hanan on the corner, attempting a chokeslam from there. Hanan countered with an armbar, but Lady got on top and covered her. Hanan dodged Big Boot and slammed Lady to the mat, then lifted her up and dropped her forward. She followed up with a Blockbuster, and Lady was unable to kick out, giving Hanan the victory
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◆Tsukiyama Wakana Stardom Challenge ③ 15-minute single fall match |
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Starlight Kid |
9 minutes 44 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
Tsukiyama Waka's opponent in the third match of the Stardom Challenge is High Speed Champion Starlight Kid. Giulia was originally scheduled to face her, but she was absent, so the match was changed. Kid is not only the High Speed Champion but also a member of Oedo Tai. How will Tsukiyama face off against the heel champion?
Tsukiyama extends his hand for a handshake, saying "Nice to meet you," but Kid does not reciprocate. After a struggle for control of the back, Tsukiyama grabs Kid's leg and takes him down, but Kid quickly applies a neck lock. Kid rubs his forehead against Kid's headlock and tightens the hold further. Tsukiyama attempts a dropkick from the headlock, but Kid immediately returns the favor with a dropkick of his own. Kid sends Tsukiyama out of the ring, and Kashima distracts the referee. Kid throws Tsukiyama into the fence. Kid brings Tsukiyama back into the ring and covers him with one leg. Tsukiyama charges forward, but Kid easily takes the hit and stands up. Kid says "It's over" and stands up, but Tsukiyama delivers a series of dropkicks. Tsukiyama attempts a corner dropkick, but Kid counters. Kid takes him down with an elbow and prepares for a body slam. Tsukiyama resists and climbs to the corner. Kid catches up, but Tsukiyama gets on his back and goes for a Palo Special. Kid throws him with an arm whip, but Kid counters. Kid dodges Tsukiyama's dropkick and delivers a dropkick of his own. Kid sets up on the ropes and lands a low dropkick. Tsukiyama kicks out and Kid goes for an elbow, but Kid shouts, "Is that all you've got?!" Kid knocks him down with a slap and follows up with a series of elbows. He throws Tsukiyama into the corner and lands a running elbow attack, a neckbreaker, and a standing moonsault press. Kid charges at Tsukiyama as he kicks out, but Tsukiyama hits a crossbody attack followed by a series of cover attempts. Kid survives and lands a dropkick. Tsukiyama lands a series of elbows and dropkicks followed by a missile kick. Kid kicks out and catches Tsukiyama charging, then applies a reverse figure-four leglock. Kid attempts a backbreaker, but Tsukiyama rolls him up repeatedly. Tsukiyama goes for a sleeper hold, but Kid gets on top and goes for the cover. Kid kicks out and then locks in a sleeper hold. Kid charges in and lands a dropkick to Tsukiyama's back, shouting, "It's over!" and applies a Texas Cloverleaf. Tsukiyama gives up and Kid wins
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◆Mai Sakurai Stardom Challenge 7 15-minute single fall match |
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Himeka |
8 minutes 11 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
Mai Sakurai's seventh Stardom Challenge match is a one-on-one bout against Donna del Mondo Himeka. Sakurai has lost all six of her previous matches, but can she put on a memorable fight for Himeka? Sakurai has already made it into the COSMIC ANGELS since joining Stardom, but first and foremost, she needs to show sheer determination
After a struggle for an arm hold, Himeka applies a headlock. Sakurai tries to throw Himeka into the ropes, but Himeka resists. Himeka sends Sakurai flying with a shoulder tackle, and Sakurai corners her and delivers a series of elbows. Himeka says "Bring it on" and takes the elbows to her feet. Himeka knocks Sakurai down with one elbow, then delivers a body slam and stomps on her face with one foot. She corners Sakurai and delivers a hair whip, stomping on her face again. She slams Sakurai down with another body slam, but Sakurai kicks out. Himeka applies a camel clutch. Sakurai escapes to the ropes and delivers a stunner. She follows up with a running big boot, a face crusher, and an elbow drop. Himeka kicks out and Sakurai goes for an STF. Himeka escapes and Sakurai goes for a body slam. Himeka counters and takes a series of elbows to her feet. As Sakurai pressed forward, Himeka delivered a body attack, a backflip, and a reverse figure-four leglock. Sakurai escaped and dodged the charge, then ran in and delivered a big boot. Himeka then hit Sakurai, who was on the corner, with a big boot and a lariat. Sakurai kicked out, and Himeka charged. Sakurai countered with a big boot and landed another one. However, Himeka kicked out at two and delivered a series of lariats. Sakurai kicked out, and Himeka landed another lariat. Sakurai couldn't kick out, and Himeka secured the three-count
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Natsupoi [9 points] |
5 minutes 24 seconds, |
Saki Kashima [2 points] |
NatsupoiandKashima Saki. Natsupoi has played seven matches so far, with two more remaining, including this one. One draw has been a factor, and a loss here would likely mean elimination, so this is a must-win match for her. On the other hand, Kashima is only at the halfway point, having played five matches. She has already suffered three losses, so she also cannot afford to lose.
Natsupoi holds out both hands and says, "Please." Kashima hesitantly tries to comply but pulls her hands away. After an exchange of covers, Kashima pulls Natsupoi's hair and refuses to do rope work, saying, "I won't let you!" She pins Natsupoi to the ropes and attacks. Kashima tries to do a body slam but Natsupoi escapes, and Kashima also escapes by spinning and lands a body slam. Kashima applies a camel clutch and provokes Natsupoi. She delivers a series of stomps, drives Natsupoi to the ropes and stomps on her. Natsupoi throws an elbow and Kashima throws a big boot. Kashima takes the hit and pushes Natsupoi down. She kicks Natsupoi in the face with another big boot. Natsupoi does a neckbreaker but only gets a two count. After a series of dropkicks, Natsupoi hits another one low to the face. She climbs to the corner and does a diving body attack, then locks both arms and goes for a modified camel clutch. After a series of stomps, Kashima tries a fisherman suplex but Kashima resists and delivers a series of big boots. Natsupoi retaliated, but Kashima hit a face crusher and a buzzsaw kick. Kashima declared she was going for the finish and got into a double arm hold. Natsupoi countered with a dropkick and a jackknife. Natsupoi then landed a series of Magistral cranes for the three count
Natsupoi's comment
"I won! I got two points from Saki-nee-sama. I can't afford to lose any more 5★STAR GP matches. All that's left is Shirakawa Mina, and I absolutely won't lose in Ota Ward. Poi!"
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Momoko Watanabe [10 points] |
8 minutes 26 seconds |
Mina Shirakawa [4 points] |
This is an official match between Watanabe Momo and Shirakawa Mina. Momo is doing well in the league with two wins to her name. Her consecutive wins in the doubleheader against Oedo Tai are a major factor. Shirakawa, on the other hand, started strong with two wins but has suffered three consecutive losses recently. Her performances haven't been bad, so she'll want to break this losing streak here. A win against Momo would also be a major upset, but..
The match starts with rope work, and Shirakawa lands a dropkick to Momo's knee, then grabs her leg and drags her to the ground. When Momo escapes, Shirakawa takes her to the center of the ring and applies a hanging ceiling. Momo lands a dropkick to Shirakawa's charge, then a running pin and drives her into the corner for a flurry of middle kicks. Shirakawa charges, and Momo lands a dropkick to the knee followed by a figure-four leglock. Momo lands a suplex, then a Soumatou from behind and in front. Shirakawa dodges Momo's attempt at a Tequila, but Momo lands a high kick and puts her on the corner, attempting a superplex suplex. Shirakawa resists, and Momo lands a superplex implant DDT. Shirakawa declares she's going for the finish and grabs Momo's neck. Momo resists and lands a high kick. Shirakawa resists and lands a diving kick. Both are down, and Momo gets up and attempts a B-driver. Shirakawa rolls her up and lands a standing aerial body slam. As she charges, Momo lands a high kick. Momo dives from the corner and lands a Soumatou, but only gets a two count. Momo declared the finish and slammed her opponent forward from the Peach Sunrise position. The referee counted to three, giving Momo the victory
Momo's comment
"Today, I won again with a new move. And I said I would announce the name the second time I used it, and the name has been decided as 'Peach Thunder'. The reason is that it's thunder, meaning to drop straight down from above like lightning. Everyone, please remember it. Shirakawa Mina, it was fun, but there was more you could have done. Next time we fight, come and win."
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Saya Kamitani [11 points] |
8 minutes 34 seconds |
AZM [2 points] |
This is a Queens Quest stablemate showdown between Saya Kamitani and AZM. Kamitani has bounced back from a losing start to reach 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, putting her at the top of the Blue Stars standings after the September 12Sendaitournament. It's safe to say she's gaining momentum towards her first championship. On the other hand, AZM has a record of 1 win and 4 losses, and her win-loss record is not improving. With 4 losses, it seems safe to say that her chances of winning the championship are slim. So AZM's role will be to drag her opponent down. What kind of fight will she challenge her stablemate Kamitani? AZM's approach may hold the key to this match.
The match started with high-speed rope work, and AZM attempted a hurricanrana, but Kamitani got back up. After some feeling each other out, AZM landed a soccer ball kick. Kamitani countered, and AZM applied an armbar. AZM followed up with a running dropkick and went for the cover, but Kamitani kicked out. AZM taunted Kamitani, saying "Come on," and delivered a series of elbows as Kamitani charged in. AZM charged, but Kamitani countered with a dropkick. He dropped AZM into the corner and applied a reverse Boston crab, forcing a tap-out. AZM managed to escape, and Kamitani delivered a dropkick to his back. AZM kicked out, and Kamitani attempted a brainbuster, but Kamitani countered with a knee kick. AZM anticipated this and caught Kamitani's arm, going for an armbar on the ground. He went for an armbar, but Kamitani quickly escaped. AZM landed an elbow, and Kamitani retaliated, shouting "You bastard!" After some rope work, Kamitani delivered a knee kick. Kamitani attempted a missile kick, but only got a two count. AZM attempted a Star Crusher, but Kamitani resisted and countered with a triangle jump body attack and a Mystica-style armbar. When AZM tried to transition into an armbar, Kamitani rolled him up, and the two exchanged roll-up attempts. AZM attempted a diving foot stomp from the corner, but it only resulted in a two-count. AZM announced his finish and headed to the corner. Kamitani knocked AZM down with a dropkick from below and then attempted a swan dive plancha to the outside. However, AZM performed a hurricanrana under the ring and a diving foot stomp from the corner to under the ring. Kamitani kicked from the apron. AZM made a comeback at the 18-count. After some dodging with the ropes, Kamitani rolled AZM up for the three-count
Comment from Kamitani
"I've scored two points. Following my victory in the Cinderella Tournament, my next challenge to win the 5★STAR tournament is eel. I'm going to enjoy eating eel. And then, I will win and reign supreme as the ultimate star!"
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Takumi Ayaba [9 points] |
10 minutes 34 seconds |
Unagi Sayaka [5 points] |
Takumi Iroha and Sayaka Unagi will face off for the first time in a 5★STAR GP official match. This is an unusual matchup, typical of a league tournament. Iroha, formerly of Stardom and now affiliated with Marvelous, has a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw so far. Her loss to Konami was significant, but she has still managed to accumulate a respectable record. Her opponent, Sayaka Unagi, is the Future of Stardom Champion. Her decision to put the belt on the line against her first Stardom opponent has caused controversy, but Unagi has her own reasons and is trying to imbue the belt with her own unique style. This is all happening concurrently with the strongest wrestler league tournament. The Future Championship Tournament was held at the same time as the Cinderella Tournament, and it seems that neither wrestler feels any discomfort with fighting both at the same time. For all these reasons, this is an unusual match that you can't miss. What will the outcome be?
Unagi offers a handshake, but Ayaha kicks her in the face. Ayaha gets angry and delivers a high kick. As the match begins, Ayaha kicks Unagi in the face and then a soccer ball kick. She grabs Unagi's leg and goes for a scorpion deathlock. Ayaha puts Unagi in a sleeper hold as she returns. Ayaha goes for a front neck chancery and then another sleeper hold. Unagi escapes, and Ayaha delivers a back kick. Unagi counters with a codebreaker and a series of guillotine chokes. Ayaha retaliates, and Unagi delivers a series of heel drops. Unagi tries for a big fist hold, but Ayaha dodges and delivers a knee kick. Unagi retaliates, and Ayaha hits a swanton bomb. Unagi kicks out, and Ayaha goes for a powerbomb. Unagi gets up from the down position and challenges Ayaha to an elbow exchange. Ayaha lands a rolling elbow, and Unagi collapses. Ayaha attacks with a series of kicks, and Unagi responds with a series of elbows. Iroha attempted a thrust kick, but Unagi rolled her up. When Unagi countered, Iroha went for a big hold. She rolled her up again, but only got a two count. Iroha attempted a high kick, but Unagi managed to kick out. Iroha then hit a powerbomb followed by a Liger Bomb. The referee counted to three, giving Iroha the victory
Ayaha's comment
"Unagi was surprisingly tenacious. I had heard on Twitter that he was a weird guy, so I was prepared. He's only been in the industry for two or three years? A little under three? At first, I thought he was just all looks. But even though he doesn't have many moves yet, I thought he knew where to attack. But I couldn't stay calm either. I was in a position where I had to score two points, and when I heard that Kamitani had11points in the previous match, I thought I was in trouble. I was trying to finish him off quickly, but before I knew it, the10minutes. But he wasn't as weird as the fans say. He was a proper professional wrestler. Thank you."
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Red Stars Official League Match 20-minute single fall match |
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Mayu Iwatani [7 points] |
Both men were counted out at 10 minutes and 1 second. |
Koguma [5 points] |
This is an official match between Mayu Iwatani and Koguma. Iwatani is currently in contention for the championship with a 3-2 record. On the other hand, Koguma is evenly matched with a 2-2 record, leading to this STARS stablemate showdown. A singles match between stablemates, typical of the 5★STAR GP, what will be the outcome of this battle of geniuses...?
The match began with Iwatani shaking Koguma's hand. Iwatani went for an arm whip, and Koguma retaliated. Iwatani initiated an arm struggle, then went for a headlock. Koguma attempted a dropkick, but Iwatani dodged it. Iwatani cornered Koguma against the ropes and put her weight into it. She then delivered a soccer ball kick and went for a camel clutch. Koguma escaped, and Iwatani followed up with a series of stomps and a foot stomp to his back. Koguma countered, and Iwatani applied a reverse figure-four leglock. Koguma escaped, but Iwatani kicked her in the back. Iwatani taunted, but Koguma grabbed her as she dashed and rolled her up. Koguma retaliated with a foot stomp to Iwatani's back. Iwatani countered with a low dropkick. Iwatani landed a diving foot stomp, but it was only a two count. Iwatani declared she was going for the finish and attempted a dragon pin. Koguma countered with a series of roll-ups. Koguma caught Iwatani's thrust kick, and Iwatani rolled her up. Iwatani retaliates against both German Suplex and Koguma. Koguma hits an RKO followed by a missile kick. Iwatani counters, and Koguma applies a sleeper hold with a body scissors. Koguma holds Iwatani with a German Suplex, but Iwatani kicks out. Koguma puts Iwatani on the corner and attempts a superplex. Iwatani counters, but Koguma climbs up and slams Iwatani's face into the top rope. Koguma attempts a plancha to the outside. He then attempts a German Suplex onto the outside mat, but Iwatani hits a thrust kick. Koguma slams Iwatani into the outside fence with a swinging DDT. He then hits a Yoshitanic. The referee20, and both wrestlers are counted out.
Comments from Iwatani and Koguma
Iwatani: "What are you thinking?"
Koguma: "I was aiming to beat Mayu and be called a major upset, but in the end, I think I wanted to share one point each rather than get zero (laughs). I didn't want to lose."
Iwatani: "That's an incredible comment. You have no fear. You don't think about anything, do you?"
Little bear: "Yes!"
Iwatani: "Yes! (laughs) That's one of Koguma's good points, but when I fought him, I was reminded again that this guy is an incredible, incredible wrestler who has made a comeback. I'm glad he's on my team. But next time we fight, both as teammates and as opponents, let's settle the score for sure."
Koguma: "Yes. Next time, I'll aim for a win that won't be called a major upset."
Iwatani: "Yes."
Little bear: "Yes"
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Small wave [10 points] |
11 minutes 26 seconds, |
Utami Hayashishita [7 points] |
Utami Hayashishita and Konami will clash in an official match. Utami, last year's champion, is currently one of the top contenders with a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Konami, on the other hand, has secured significant victories against Shuri and Iroha Takumi, giving her a two-game winning record and making her a strong contender for the championship. This official match between the two is a must-see. If Konami were to defeat Utami here, it would create another major upset. This is a battle Utami absolutely cannot afford to lose if she is aiming for a second consecutive victory…
As Utami enters the ring, Konami kicks her down before the bell rings. Outside the ring, Oedo Tai attacks Utami. Konami runs along the apron. Utami catches her and the fight spills outside the ring. Utami slams her into the fence, and QQ and Oedo Tai brawl outside the ring. Back in the ring, Utami delivers a body slam. Konami retaliates, and Utami hits her with a dropkick to the back and a camel clutch. Konami escapes, and Utami drives her into the corner, delivering a series of stomps followed by a series of body slams. Utami hits her with a series of punches to the back. She pulls her up and delivers an elbow, but Konami uses the ropes to her advantage and lands a kick. Konami charges in the corner, but Utami dodges, and Konami hangs on and applies an armbar. Konami climbs to the corner and delivers a foot stomp to Utami's right arm, followed by an armbar and a triangle choke. Utami dodges a lariat and delivers a backflip and a sliding lariat. Utami takes Konami's back and attempts a German suplex. Konami counters and takes a series of elbows to get back up. After an exchange of elbows, Konami unleashed a flurry of blows and charged forward. Utami went for an elbow, but Konami countered with a knee, and Utami responded with a lariat. After another exchange of elbows, Konami landed a series of middle kicks. She stopped Utami's lariat and went for an armbar, then a triangle choke. Utami tried to lift her up, but Konami locked in an armbar. Utami escaped, and Konami threw her with a German suplex and a sliding kick. Utami kicked out, and Konami applied an armlock. Utami countered, but Konami applied a sleeper hold. Utami countered again, and threw Konami from the sleeper hold. Konami threw her body on top of Utami for the cover, but it was only a two count. Konami hit a high kick followed by a German suplex. Utami kicked out, and Konami hit another high kick. Utami grabbed her and slammed her with a powerbomb. Utami hit a bat drop and a German suplex, but Konami kicked out. Utami attempted an Argentine backbreaker, but Konami rolled her up. The referee counted to three, and Konami was declared the winner
Comments from Konami
"Yes! I won! I got the three count against Utami Hayashishita! I've defeated all three of Stardom's biggest stars: Takumi Iroha, Syuri, and Utami Hayashishita! Right now, a big wave is sweeping through Stardom! Haha! I'm going to take home the ticket to this year's 5★STAR GP! Don't miss it! The End!"
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◆5★STAR GP 2021 Blue Stars Official League Match, 20-minute single fall match |
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Akari [9 points] |
12 minutes 11 seconds |
Tam Nakano [8 points] |
SWA World Champion & Goddess Champion Syuri and Wonder of Stardom Champion & Artist Champion Tam Nakano will clash in a 5★STAR GP official match. Syuri, who is aiming for a rematch against Utami Hayashishita for the red belt by winning the tournament, has a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, and although she would be in a tough spot if she loses one more match, she is still within striking distance of winning the tournament. On the other hand, Nakano has a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, with 8 points, but with two matches remaining, she will need to win both of her remaining matches to advance to the finals. This is a match between two double champions, neither of whom can afford to lose as a singles champion. What will the scene be like after the match?
Nakano extends her hand, but Shuri does not respond. The gong sounds, and Shuri goes for a neck hold on the ground. Nakano takes her back, but Shuri twists her arm. After a struggle for the arms, Shuri goes for a headlock and takes the match to the ground. Nakano attempts a head scissors, but Shuri dodges it. After a struggle for the back, Nakano goes for a headlock. Shuri escapes and goes for a headlock and takes the match to the ground. Nakano dodges, and they glare at each other. After feeling each other out, Shuri lands a soccer ball kick, and Nakano screams. Nakano retaliates, and Shuri corners her and delivers a knee attack, a front neck chancery drop, and a sleeper hold. Nakano escapes, and Shuri follows up with a series of stomps, catches a middle kick and drops an elbow. Nakano lands a high kick as Shuri charges, and tries to fly to the outside, but Shuri returns and elbows her on the apron. Nakano catches her and hangs down for a dragon sleeper hold. As Nakano jumps, Shuri extends her leg to intercept. They exchange elbows on the apron, and Nakano takes Shuri's back, aiming for a German suplex. Shuri escapes and delivers a back kick. Shuri attempts a German suplex, but Nakano grabs the ropes to resist. Shuri lands a series of kicks, and Nakano dodges a high kick and then slams Shuri onto the apron with a German suplex. Outside the ring, Nakano attempts another German suplex. The German suplex connects, and both go down.19count and exchange kicks in the center. Shuri retaliates with a kick to the face, and Nakano goes for an elbow, which Shuri returns. They stand up and exchange elbows. Shuri lands a series of elbows and dodges Nakano's rolling elbow. Shuri lands a backfist, but Nakano withstands it. Shuri lands another backfist, and Nakano falls, but kicks out at the 2 count. Shuri hits a buzzsaw kick, Nakano grabs her and hits a spin kick, followed by three consecutive Violet Shootings. Nakano pulls Shuri up and attempts a Tiger Suplex, but only gets a two count. Nakano goes for a Twilight Dream, but Shuri resists and reaches the ropes. Nakano forcefully pulls her back and kicks her in the face. Nakano attempts a Brainbuster, but Shuri counters with a Mountain Fold.Tenminutes have passed. Shuri kicks Nakano in the face with a buzzsaw kick. However, Nakano's shoulders are raised. Shuri tries to lift her, but Nakano resists. Shuri goes for a sleeper hold. Nakano manages to grab the ropes. Shuri slams her down with a German Suplex, then a buzzsaw kick. "Not yet!" Shuri screams and slams her down with a Ryuen. Nakano can't kick out and Shuri gets the three count.
Shuri: "Nakano Tam, the champion with the white belt, the cursed belt. Today was our first singles match! I had a singles match today and I think I've found another interesting opponent. Let's go at each other more and more."
Nakano's comment
—With a 4-4 record, is it hopeless to advance to the finals?
"It's hopeless, winning is hopeless. We lost, but Tamu will get revenge on everyone who lost to this 5★STAR!"
-- How was it for Akari?
"She's strong and scary! Her kicks are literally on another level. She's the real deal, and when she's really fired up, her eyes are terrifying. Her eyes are insane. I thought I was going to be killed. But I'm always looking for an opponent I can fight to the death with. Shuri, Shuri said she's found Tamu too, so I'm really happy. But I'm definitely going to get my revenge!"
Comment from Juri
"I won the 5★STAR GP, Nakano Tam. This was my first singles match against Nakano Tam, and we've never really crossed paths before. But after today's match, and seeing how I've been teaming with Giulia, I realized even more how interesting Giulia is, having fought against someone like her all this time. She's someone I really want to face off against more and more in the future. There are two more matches left in the 5★STAR GP. I will definitely, definitely win and become the champion. I wanted to have an Arikaba showdown with Giulia in the final, but Giulia has fully recovered from her injury, and I really want to win the championship for her sake too. I will win the 5★STAR GP, and this time, this time for sure, I will seize the opportunity and grab that red belt."
