"Tsushima Tournament"
November 23rd (Tue, National Holiday) Tsushima Cultural Hall (Attendance: 292 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
7 minutes 46 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| Natsu-poo |
5 minutes 14 seconds |
AZM Lady C |
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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10 minutes 13 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| ○ Saki Kashima | Utami Hayashishita | |
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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| Himeka |
10 minutes 19 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| ○Akari | Ryuaku Summer | |
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◆6-person tag match 30 minutes 1 match |
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| ○Hazuki |
19 minutes 35 seconds |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| Cogma | Eel and Sayaka | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Nakano Tam | |
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
7 minutes 46 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
Stardom's first-ever Tsushima event kicked off with a singles match between Watanabe Momo and Sakurai Mai. Originally, Sakurai was scheduled to team with Nakano Tam against Shuri and Himeka, but the card was changed due to Shirakawa Mina's second consecutive absence. Therefore, the match between Momo and Sakurai became a battle of wits for Sakurai against Momo, the runner-up in both the 5★STAR GP and the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League. The question is, how much of an impact will Sakurai be able to make against Momo? She will challenge Ryuka for the Future of Stardom Championship in a 3-Way match at Yoyogi on November 27th. The challenge for her will be what she can learn before that title match .
Sakurai asks for a handshake, but Momo doesn't respond and waits for the bell. As the match begins, Momo goes for Sakurai's arm after a lock-up. After a struggle for the arms, Sakurai puts her head in a headlock from side to side. Momo counters and puts herself in a headlock, and Sakurai tries to throw her into the ropes, but Momo remains unfazed. When Momo throws her into the ropes, Sakurai lands a big boot. Momo takes the repeated "Come on" and stands up. Momo pushes her away and lands a middle kick. She pulls Sakurai up and delivers a high body slam. Sakurai kicks back, and Momo throws her into the corner and lands a series of corner dropkicks. She knocks her down with a middle kick and stands tall. Sakurai charges in with an elbow, but Momo kicks her away and provokes her further. Sakurai lands a series of elbows, but Momo knocks her down with one. She corners Sakurai and stomps on her face. Sakurai charges at Momo, but Momo counters with a big boot and a corner attack, dodges Momo's missile kick and goes for an STF. As Momo escapes, Sakurai charges forward. Momo dodges and corners Sakurai against the ropes, kicking her in the back and delivering a brainbuster. Sakurai counters, and Momo goes for a Northern Suplex. Sakurai resists but is sent flying by an elbow. Sakurai's big boot is met with an elbow from Momo. Both exchange blows, and Sakurai lands another big boot, but Momo counters with a middle kick followed by a PK. Momo applies a chicken wing face lock. Sakurai escapes, and Momo heads to the corner. Sakurai catches up and lands a series of elbows, then a stunner from the corner. She follows up with a diving elbow, but only gets a two count. Sakurai goes for a brainbuster, but Momo counters with a body scissors sleeper hold. Sakurai escapes, and Momo declares she's going for the finish and goes for a B Driver. Sakurai rolls her up, but Momo delivers a Soma Tou and a high kick. She pulls Sakurai up and delivers a B Driver for the three count
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◆3-way battle 15-minute single match |
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| Natsu-poo |
5 minutes 14 seconds |
AZM Lady C |
Natsupoi, AZM, and Lady C will clash in a three-way match where their individual styles will take center stage. Lady C's big-scale style will counter Natsupoi and AZM's high speed
After some tentative probing, Lady raises her hand and taunts, "Come on," and AZM and Natsupoi stomp on her foot, put her in a headlock, and deliver a series of dropkicks. They corner her and land dropkicks. AZM gets behind Natsupoi, and Lady puts both of them in a cobra twist. Lady then delivers a neckbreaker drop to both of them. When they kick out, she tries to do a giant swing to Natsupoi, starting with a right rotation and then a left rotation... but collapses, and Lady snaps at Natsupoi, "Get a grip!" She lands a left rotation and hits AZM, but they break up. The three exchange elbows, and Lady and AZM pretend to perform a move together, but Lady delivers a reverse chop to AZM, and a series of powerful reverse chops to Natsupoi as well. AZM intervenes, and they perform a series of dropkicks and jackknifes. Before AZM can jump, Natsupoi rolls up Lady. An enraged AZM charges at Natsupoi but is thrown with an arm whip. Lady delivered a double overhead chop to Natsupoi, then a Kawazu Drop. When Natsupoi kicked out, Lady hit a chokeslam. She went for the cover, but AZM broke it up with a diving foot stomp and rolled up Lady. As they exchanged roll-up attempts, Natsupoi stepped in and rolled up one of them. Neither of them could kick out, and Natsupoi managed to pin both of them at once
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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10 minutes 13 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| ○ Saki Kashima | Utami Hayashishita | |
Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani will face off against Oedo Tai's Saki Kashima & Konami in a tag team match. Konami made her comeback in a match against Lady C in Osaka on November 21st , and this will be her second match since her return. In Osaka, she again proposed that her match against Syuri on November 27th in Yoyogi be held under UWF rules. In this match, she will hone her submission skills while incorporating the rough tactics that are characteristic of Oedo Tai. On the other hand, Aphrodite missed out on winning the Goddess of Stardom Tag League tournament. Therefore, she will be aiming to make a comeback in tag team matches with this match as her springboard. In singles matches, Utami will defend her red belt, and Kamitani will compete for the next challenge for the white belt in a three-way match scheduled for November 27th in Yoyogi . With important singles matches coming up, she will be looking to build momentum as a singles player as well. If Konami defeats Shuri and wins the World of Stardom Championship title shot certificate, a match for the red belt between Utami and Konami could become a possibility.
The match started with Utami and Konami. Konami got behind Utami and they struggled for the back. Konami went for the neck and tightened her grip with a headlock, then took the match to the ground. Utami countered with a head scissors, but Konami escaped and applied a heel hold. Konami escaped and Konami delivered a soccer ball kick. Konami charged, but Utami delivered a dropkick. Kamiya entered and teamed up with Utami. They attacked Konami in combination, but Kashima stopped them by pulling Utami's leg, and Konami delivered a soccer ball kick to Kamiya. They pinned Kamiya against the ropes, and the Oedo Tai team attacked Kamiya's face from both sides. Kashima stomped on Kamiya's face and delivered a body slam. She went for a cover with one leg, but Kamiya kicked out. Kashima got on mount and applied a chokehold. Konami provoked Kamiya, and Kamiya responded with a flurry of elbows, saying, "I won't lose!" Konami charged, but Kamiya confused her with a cartwheel and delivered a dropkick. Utami delivers a shoulder tackle to Konami, and Kashima interferes, giving Konami a clothesline. Utami dodges and separates them with a dropkick, then lifts Konami and performs a backflip. Konami kicks out, and Utami takes her back and goes for a German suplex. Konami rolls her up and applies an armbar and a triangle choke. Utami lifts her up, but Konami doesn't let go and locks in her arm. Kamiya tries to break it up, but Kashima pushes her out of the ring. Kashima scratches Utami's face and attacks with kicks from both her and Konami. Konami hits a fisherman suplex, but Utami kicks out. Kashima helps Utami up and applies a hurricanrana followed by a modified Manji-gatame. Utami escapes by slamming her into the corner and hands the ball to Kamiya. Kamiya hits a corner knee attack and a dropkick. Kashima dodges and hits a hurricanrana followed by a big boot. Kamiya kicks out, and Kashima hits a face crusher and a big boot. Konami interfered and assisted Kashima with a high kick, Kashima delivered a brainbuster hold and a double-arm facebuster. Utami tried to break it up but Konami chased her out of the ring. Utami cut off Kashima's charge and Kamiya delivered a double knee drop and a swan dive body attack. However, Konami managed to break it up in time. Utami separated Konami and delivered a side buster to Kashima. Kashima did a fisherman suplex. Utami did a German suplex to Konami. Utami put Kamiya on top of her and Utami did a sit-down modified fantastic flip. Kamiya went for a star crusher. However, Kashima pulled off a last-ditch effort and the referee counted to three
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◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match |
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| Himeka |
10 minutes 19 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| ○Akari | Ryuaku Summer | |
Donna del Mondo's Shuri & Himeka team will clash with Oedo Tai's Starlight Kid & Ruanka in a tag team match. Shuri & Himeka were originally scheduled to face Tam Nakano & Mai Sakurai, but due to Mina Shirakawa's absence, Nakano was moved to a six- person tag team match and the card was changed. Kid & Ruanka, who have both performed well in the tag league and are singles champions, have a full-scale showdown with Queens Quest awaiting them on December 18th in Osaka , but their first goal in this match will be to crush DDM. How Shuri & Himeka counter Oedo Tai's illegal tactics and secure the victory will likely be the key to the outcome.
The Oedo Tai attacked before the bell rang, and the match began. Outside the ring, Ruanka tormented Himeka, and Kid beat Shuri. In the ring, Kashima distracted the referee. Ruanka repeatedly struck Himeka on the head with a box. Kid brought Shuri back into the ring and, together with Ruanka, kicked her in the head. Shuri landed some middle kicks, but Ruanka caught them, leaving her doubled up in pain. The Oedo Tai double-teamed Shuri, with Kid delivering a dropkick and Ruanka a body press. Shuri and Kid exchanged elbows. Kid charged forward with a flurry of punches, and Shuri dodged several kicks. However, Shuri landed a counter middle kick on Kid. Shuri shouted, "Don't get cocky!" and delivered an angry soccer ball kick. Shuri continued to kick Kid, then trapped her in the corner and handed her over to Himeka. Himeka delivered a high body slam to Kid. She slammed her repeatedly, but Kid managed to escape. Himeka corners Kid against the ropes and stomps on her face. Kid writhes in pain from Shuri's soccer ball kick. She holds Kid against the ropes and presses her knee into his back. Shuri takes him to the ground and goes for the cover, but it's only a two count. Kid is thrown against the ropes, slips past Shuri, and shouts "Don't mess with me!" before delivering a DDT. Ruanka enters the ring and exchanges shoulder tackles with Himeka. Himeka wins the exchange and applies a reverse Boston crab. Ruanka escapes and calls Shuri in for a corner attack. Ruanka withstands Himeka's shoulder tackle and they clash again. With Kid's assistance, Ruanka sends Himeka flying with a shoulder tackle. Himeka also delivers a shoulder tackle and passes to Shuri. Shuri lands a knee attack followed by a front neck chancery and an armlock. Kid breaks it up and Shuri drives both of them into the corner. Ruika pushes Kid aside and attacks Shuri, Kid delivers a diving body attack, and Ruika hits a senton. When Shuri kicks out, Ruika goes for a fisherman suplex. Shuri counters but Ruika slams her down with a complete shot. Ruika lifts Kid up in a brainbuster position and Kid dives in. Ruika then hits another fisherman suplex, signaling the finish. Kid and Ruika double-lift her up but Himeka hits a lariat. Ruika withstands it but Himeka hits another lariat. Himeka lays Ruika down and teams up with Shuri for a fantastic flip. Shuri hits Ruika with a middle kick. Kid tries to break it up but Shuri hits Ruika with a knee attack. Ruika kicks out and10minutes have passed. Shuri hits a buzzsaw kick and Ruika can't kick out, so the referee counts to three.
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◆6-person tag match 30 minutes 1 match |
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| ○Hazuki |
19 minutes 35 seconds |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| Cogma | Eel and Sayaka | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Nakano Tam | |
The main event will be a six- woman tag team showdown between COSMIC ANGELS (Tam Nakano, Sayaka Unagi, and Waka Tsukiyama) and STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma) . Due to Mina Shirakawa's absence, the match was changed from Shirakawa, Unagi , and Tsukiyama vs. Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma. Hazuki, who won the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League with Koguma, has joined STARS, and this will be the second consecutive time the trio has formed, following the Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma team up in Osaka on November 21st . In Osaka, STARS' signature tag team move, the Rocket, exploded with the new lineup and led to a victory, so the Rocket launch may be the deciding factor in this match as well. On the other side, COSMIC ANGELS will be led by the white belt champion Nakano and former Future Champion Unagi, and the question is how they will lead Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama seems likely to be a key figure, but...
Before the match, Nakano is introduced as being from Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. Unagi and Koguma volunteer to start the match, and it begins. Koguma strikes a pose like Unagi. Pretending to lock up, Unagi slips away and imitates Koguma's bear pose. He goes down to the ring floor to imitate him, and Koguma chases after him. However, Kogumathe twomen waiting outside the ring instead of Unagi. Back in the ring, Unagi delivers a body slam. Nakano enters the ring, and Kozuen joins forces, attacking Koguma as a trio. Nakano tries to pin Koguma, but Koguma kicks out. Nakano delivers a soccer ball kick to Koguma. When Koguma kicks out, Nakano delivers a series of stomps to his left leg. He locks him in a leg lock and performs a bridge. Nakano provokes Koguma and delivers an elbow. Unagi delivers a body slam to Koguma, kicks his left leg, and locks him in a leg lock. When Koguma escapes, Tsukiyama, who has tagged in, prepares for a body slam. Koguma resists and blocks it, and instead slams Tsukiyama into the mat. Iwatani hits Tsukiyama with a soccer ball kick, a double knee drop to the back, and a reverse figure-four leglock. She corners him and delivers a double chop, a series of reverse horizontals, and a dropkick to the back. Hazuki gives Tsukiyama a face wash from two directions. She brings him back to the center and hits him with a body slam followed by a senton. Hazuki and Koguma team up, and Iwatani joins in, working together to corner Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama hits Koguma with an elbow. When Koguma retaliates, Tsukiyama hits him with a dropkick to the leg. Unagi, who has tagged in, hits Koguma with a running elbow attack and a face crusher. When Koguma kicks out, Unagi prepares for a big fuhen hold. Hazuki breaks up and teams up with Koguma. However, Unagi blocks them and hits both of them with a heel drop followed by a guillotine drop. Unagi goes for the big fuhen hold again. Koguma counters and rolls her up with an assist from Iwatani. When Unagi kicks out, Koguma hits a running body attack, RKO.10minutes have passed, and Unagi kicks out and hits a complete shot. Koguma counters the second one with a DDT. Iwatani hits Unagi with a dropkick. Unagi charges forward, but Iwatani counters with a dropkick. Unagi catches Iwatani and slams her onto the mat. Nakano hits Iwatani with a diving body attack. Iwatani kicks back and exchanges elbows with Nakano. As they dodge each other's kicks, Nakano's spin kick connects. Nakano climbs to the corner, but Hazuki cuts her off and Iwatani prepares for a superplex Frankensteiner. Nakano holds on, but Unagi cuts her off and Nakano hits a Destiny Hammer. Nakano takes her back and goes for a Tiger Suplex. As Iwatani endured, Hazuki tagged Iwatani on the back, rendering Nakano's German suplex ineffective. Hazuki delivered a swan dive missile kick followed by a big boot to the face. Nakano attempted a middle kick, but Hazuki endured it and taunted with a big boot. Nakano and Hazuki exchanged kicks. They anticipated each other's moves with rope work, with Nakano attempting a spin kick, and Hazuki countering with a double kick.15minutes had passed. Hazuki prevented Nakano from tagging in. Nakano kicked Hazuki away and handed the match over to Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama unleashed a series of dropkicks, but Hazuki fought back. Tsukiyama followed with a flurry of elbows and a corner elbow attack. Hazuki dodged and applied a backbreaker and a face lock. Tsukiyama managed to escape on her own. Hazuki charged forward after a series of elbows, but Unagi delivered a codebreaker, and Nakano provided support with a knee attack from behind. Nakano held her down as Tsukiyama delivered a missile kick. Iwatani and Koguma deliver a double dropkick to Nakano and Unagi. Iwatani and Hazuki perform a combined tope. Koguma brings Tsukiyama back and delivers a body slam, followed by a diving senton from Hazuki. However, Unagi successfully breaks up the pin. Hazuki declares he's going for the finish and lifts Tsukiyama up, but is rolled up. Tsukiyama corners Hazuki with a series of roll-ups. Hazuki counters Tsukiyama with a double kick followed by a kick to the face, then they combine in a STARS. They launch a rocket and Hazuki declares he's going for the finish, delivering a Michinoku Driver. Tsukiyama can't kick out, and Hazuki gets the three count.
Hazuki: "Hello everyone in Tsushima, this is the second time the STARS tag team has competed, and we've won again! We unleashed our Rocket for the second time and secured the victory. It's a good start, isn't it? As those of you who came to Osaka the day before yesterday know,10million yen unit tournament next month, so please come to Osaka next month. This is my first time in Aichi since joining STARS, and, well, I'm still not quite used to it (laughs), but as STARS, we're going to gain more and more momentum from here on out, and if we win the unit tournament, I think we'll be closer to the belts, and Hanan will grow more and more from here on out, and Iida is working hard towards her return, so please continue to support STARS! I won today, but I'll leave the closing remarks to Koguma. Thank you."
Koguma: "Hazuki won, but you're leaving it to someone else? Since Hazuki isn't used to STARS yet, I'll close the show with STARS on her behalf. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow,We are STARS!"
STARS' comments
Hazuki: "This is the second time we've teamed up as a trio since joining STARS. We unleashed our rocket power again this time and secured the victory."
Iwatani: "The rocket's precision has improved too much (laughs)."
Hazuki: "I was so pumped up that I went really fast."
Iwatani: "Their speed and height were incredible."
Hazuki: "That means you take more damage, too, right?"
Iwatani: "But if STARS can win..."
Hazuki: "That's right."
Koguma: "It's okay. Mayu will be fine."
Hazuki: "The STARS I know is from when they were struggling, so I think they've gotten better and better since I joined."
Iwatani: "Well, that's a bit much, but to be told that I'm falling behind is a bit..."
Little Bear: "That's not quite right."
Hazuki: "Well, the people who were watching from the outside know best, don't they?"
Koguma: "It means that we're getting more and more active."
Hazuki: "That's right. So it's good, isn't it? With Hazuki in the team, we've powered up. From now on, if the three of us can raise our unit strength even more and get closer and closer to winning the belt, that would be great."
Koguma: "STARS wants to take all the belts."
Hazuki: "That's right. As a homegrown Stardom wrestler, I want to show the current wrestlers what Stardom is all about."
Koguma: "And I got (Nakano's glove) again today. Nakano Tam looked like she wanted it today."
Iwatani: "That's amazing, you're taking them without even realizing it."
Hazuki: "He's a thief."
Koguma: "I know it's not exactly stealing, but I was told to take it, so I did. It fits perfectly (in my hand)."
Iwatani: "These are spoils of war."
Little Bear: "Yes. Today was a great victory."