"Hoyu Professional presents 11th Anniversary NAGOYA SUPREME FIGHT 2022 ~Nagoya Doerya! Stardom~"
January 29th (Sat) Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium) (Attendance: 1306 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
| ◆ 5-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
6 minutes 37 seconds |
Ryuaku Natsu● Rinami● |
*The other two are Saki Kashima and Fukigen★
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
5 minutes 56 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Lady C | |
*The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the first time
| ◆Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai “The Grudge” 20-minute single fall match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
9 minutes 43 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita |
| ○Starlight Kid | AZM● | |
| ◆SWA World Championship Title Deciding Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Tecra |
9 minutes 58 seconds |
Shirakawa Mina |
*The 8th champion was Thekla
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
13 minutes 27 seconds, |
<Challengers> |
| Hazuki | Himeka● | |
| ○Koguma | Maika | |
*The 22nd champions, Koguma and Hazuki, successfully defended their title for the first time
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
18 minutes 47 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Eel and Sayaka | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the first time
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Challenger Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
Julia |
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
26 minutes 47 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | MIRAI | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the first time
Match Details Report
| ◆ 5-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
6 minutes 37 seconds |
Ryuaku Natsu● Rinami● |
*The other two are Saki Kashima and Fukigen★
Initially, a seven-person battle royale was announced, but due to the absence of Mai Sakurai and Wakana Tsukiyama, it was changed from a seven-person battle royale to a five-way match. The participants were Momo Kogo, Saki Kashima, Ruika, Fukigen Desu★, and Rina.January 23rdin Osaka and immediately joined STARS. It was effectively a 1vs4 handicap match, but...
The match began with Mukou in the red corner and Oedo Tai in the blue corner. Before the match, Mukou took the microphone and said, "I'm at a bit of a disadvantage, so please allow over-the-top-rope!" This was granted, and it became a 5-way match with over-the-top-rope. Mukou extended his hand to Oedo Tai for a handshake, but they ignored him. Then Mukou appealed to them, saying, "Bring it on!" Oedo Tai attacked and the match began. All of Oedo Tai tried to go for the over-the-top-rope and sent him to the apron. When Mukou returned, he dodged Ryuka and sent her to the apron as well. Oedo Tai attacked Mukou. Kashima, Rina, Fukigen, and Ryuka pinned him, but deliberately pulled him up at the two count. Then they all delivered big boots. When Mukou kicked out, Kashima put him in a sleeper hold. Mukou managed to escape but was pinned against the ropes. Mukou landed elbows on each of them one by one, but was quickly taken down. He countered the impaling attack with a dropkick, then threw a crossbody before going for a 619. However, Kashima and Fukigen hit him with a sports newspaper. Kogo dodged the second one, causing them to hit each other. Rinami delivered a dropkick, and Ryuka hit a senton. Rinami pulled him up and went for a body slam, but Kogo rolled him up and hit a dropkick, then went for an elbow to Ryuka on the corner. Rinami charged, but Kogo dodged and went to the apron for an OTR. Ryuka and Rinami fell, and Kogo was announced as the winner
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
5 minutes 56 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Lady C | |
*The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the first time
Hanan, who won the Future of Stardom Championship for the first time by defeating Ryukana at Ryogoku on December 29 , will have her first title defense. Her opponent is Lady C, who is challenging for the same title for the second time. Lady suffered an injury at Tajimi on January 15 and missed three tournaments, but she will return for the title match and aim to achieve her long-awaited first championship victory.
Lady extends her hand for a handshake, which Hanan responds cleanly. They lock up and grapple for arms, with Hanan applying a headlock. Lady counters with a Kawazu Otoshi and a big boot. Hanan retaliates, and Lady charges, but Lady slams her down with a Harai Goshi. After an exchange of elbows, Lady lands a reverse chop. As the striking exchange continues, Hanan is thrown into the corner and reverses for a body attack. Lady attempts a chokeslam, but Hanan counters with a Northern Lights suplex. Lady dodges Hanan's lariat and delivers a brainbuster. Hanan dodges Lady's back drop but lands a big boot and a high-angle backbreaker. Lady transitions into a giant backbreaker, but Hanan reaches the ropes. Lady goes for a chokeslam, but Hanan counters with an armbar. Lady is on top, but it's onlya twocount. Hanan forcefully takes Lady down and appeals for the finish with a blockbuster. She covers Lady, but Lady kicks out. Lady lands a big boot followed by a chokeslam, but Hanan's hands reach the ropes. Hanan unleashed a series of Famousers and went for a backdrop hold. The referee counted to three, and Hanan successfully defended her title. After the match, Kogo entered the ring.
Kogo: "Hanam-san, I won the 5WAY today, so please let me challenge you with your Future."
Hanan: "First of all, I successfully defended my title for the first time! Kogo Momo, first of all, welcome to STARS, Komomo-san. I want to fight everyone who has the right to challenge for the Future title, so I look forward to it. Let's move forward together into an uncharted future."
The two men shake hands
Hanan's comment
"I successfully defended my title for the first time! That was great. Lady C has gotten so much stronger, and I was in pain in my back, so it was really good. There are still many opponents I want to fight, and Komomo challenged me today, so I'm really looking forward to what's to come. I also want to fight Rina and Hina for this belt, so I want to continue on this long road of title defenses. And I want to move forward into an uncharted future together with the fighters who challenge me for the Future title."
Prominence has arrived
After the first match, five wrestlers from Prominence, a group formerly of Ice Ribbon that champions deathmatch and hardcore styles, emerged from the entrance gate and entered the ring
Risa Sera: "Hello, Stardom fans. We are Prominence, a hardcore deathmatch women's pro wrestling unit. We came all the way to Nagoya today because we were interested in this ring. Hey Giulia, you're listening, right? Come out!"
Julia appears and heads towards the ring
Julia: "Hello Prominence members, it's been a long time, I'm glad you came all the way here. (Suzuki) Suzu, I've missed you. I have a question for you guys, weren't you happy with pro wrestling?"
Suzuki: "Julia, no, Julia. Ever since you betrayed me, that organization has been falling apart more and more, and now look at the mess it's in. I trusted you, I trusted you! Do you even realize how much trouble you've caused me, you jerk!"
Julia: "Yeah, I really did cause Suzu a lot of trouble. But it's thanks to me that you two are here now, right!"
Sera: "Don't get cocky! Even without you, that kind of group would have come out and done their thing. I'm declaring war on you. I'm going to crush the Ryogoku Kokugikan tournament in March."
When Prominence tries to cut Julia's hair, DDM and Prominence get into a brawl
Julia and Prominence Comment
Julia: "Come on, bring it on!"
Suzu: "You're causing us so much trouble!"
Julia: "So, who do you think you owe your ability to get here?!"
Suzu: "Shut up, you jerk!"
Suzu and Julia slapped each other hard in the face. Julia went to the dressing room
Sera: "What's the matter? I came all this way to pick a fight. (To Suzu) Are you okay? ...Well, that's how it is. It would be a lie to say we're going to pick fights and not go after this organization. This is the organization we're going to go after. Prominence, we're going to shake things up. We call ourselves a hardcore deathmatch women's pro wrestling unit, but that's not all we are. We're not just members who have been doing this for that reason. We're all going to Stardom for two days at Ryogoku, right? Let's make it interesting. We're going to crush them. Look forward to it."
Suzu: "All the feelings I had up until now are meaningless now. The only thing I can say is that he, he betrayed me. He's a traitor. I'm not leaving until I make him kneel and beg for forgiveness."
| ◆Queen's Quest vs. Oedo Tai “The Grudge” 20-minute single fall match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
9 minutes 43 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita |
| ○Starlight Kid | AZM● | |
Last year , on December 18th in Osaka, Momo Watanabe betrayed Queen's Quest and declared her intention to join Oedo Tai without waiting for the match results. In the main event of the January 8th Korakuen Hall show, she had a singles match against AZM and sent her to the hospital. AZM has been out of action since then due to a nose injury, and this match will be her return match. At the end of the January 8th Korakuen Hall show, it was decided that Utami Hayashishita would face Momo in this event, but with AZM's return confirmed, the match has been changed to Utami & AZM vs. Momo & Starlight Kid. Kid, who was scheduled to appear in the pre-show match, will also be in this match, making it a grudge match between QQ and Oedo Tai.
QQ dashed in before the gong to start the match. Utami and AZM attacked Momo in a coordinated attack. AZM kicked Momo in the face and taunted her by grabbing her hair. Momo grabbed AZM back and delivered an elbow. Momo faked rope work and delivered a middle kick and a corner dropkick. AZM anticipated a second attempt and countered with a dropkick of her own, but Momo slammed her down with a back suplex. AZM delivered a low kick followed by an upward kick to the face. Utami delivered a body slam to Momo with a long hang time. Momo dropped a kick as Utami charged. Kid called for AZM instead of Utami, but Utami sent her flying with a shoulder tackle. Utami and AZM teamed up and took Kid to the corner. Kid delivered a hurricanrana to both of them and a standing moonsault to Utami. Momo delivered a middle kick and an elbow to Utami. Utami slammed Momo with a backflip, but her sliding lariat was dodged. Utami catches Momo's charge and throws her with a German suplex. Kid and AZM exchange elbows. Fukigen and Ruanka intervene one after another, disrupting QQ. However, AZM lands a swan dive missile kick. Kid dashes forward but Utami cuts him off and joins him with AZM. AZM attempts a diving foot stomp but Momo cuts him off. AZM pulls Kid up and goes for a hurricanrana. Kid counters and involves the referee. AZM rolls him up but the referee is absent. AZM pulls Kid up but Rina interferes. Oedo Tai attacks one after another, and Ruanka lands a fisherman suplex with a long hang time. Kid and Momo send Utami flying with dropkicks. Kid attempts a spinning diving body press on AZM but Utami cuts him off. Momo's high kick lands on Utami. Kid attempts a Black Tiger Divine Punishment on AZM. AZM tries to roll up, but Momo breaks up with a high kick. Kid and Momo slam AZM down like a Magic Killer, and Momo puts AZM on the corner. Kid delivers a Spanish Fly and the referee counts to three
Kid: "Our Black Peach is amazed at how no match you guys are for us. You're no match for us. We don't even need to bother with guys like you anymore."
Shimi: "Don't mess with me. There's no way I can accept that!"
Momo: "Can you just be quiet for a bit? You don't even have the red belt anymore. There's no use for a Hayashishita Utami like that. You have absolutely no value as a person."
Shimi attacks, but the Oedo Squad fights back and defeats her
Kid: "This is our ring!"
Momo & Kid's comments
Kid: "AZM-chan, congratulations on your return!" Momo: "Congratulations!"
Kid: "Today, we've been promoted from match zero to match two, and I've been dying to fight AZM, so as a celebration of his return, I've given him the best present I could!"
Momo: "Did you see that? Did you see that, you guys at the end?" Kid: "Their name is Eternal Four, our eternal enemy."
Momo: "Wow, that's cool!"
Kid: "AZM, I prepared this for you. I'm planning to take you down with this move, but Momo, are you AZM too?"
Momo: "AZM, huh? Well, I thought I'd take her, but what was that fight today with both Hayashishita Utami and AZM?"
Kid: "You're no match for me."
Momo: "You're no match for us, so boring. You need to get stronger, otherwise you can't beat us. Even Hayashishita Utami is like that without the red belt."
Kid: "It's worthless."
| ◆SWA World Championship Title Deciding Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Tecra |
9 minutes 58 seconds |
Shirakawa Mina |
*The 8th champion was Thekla
Shuri has relinquished the SWA World Championship to focus on the World of Stardom Championship. As a result, Shirakawa Mina and Thekla will face off in a title match to determine the 8th champion. The winner of this match will become the first singles champion in Stardom.16th, Shirakawa defeated Thekla with the Glamorous Collection MINA, but...
Shirakawa extends his hand for a handshake. Thekla, who was already on the corner, responds by pulling him towards her. Thekla jumps from the corner and poses in the center. Shirakawa kicks him and applies a headlock. After some rope work, Shirakawa rolls him up and delivers a dropkick. Thekla dodges and does a spider walk. Shirakawa delivers a dropkick to him. Shirakawa kicks him in the face, then drives him to the ropes and delivers an elbow. Thekla jumps onto the ropes and tries to lure Shirakawa in. Thekla dodges Shirakawa's charge and sends him outside the ring. Shirakawa taunts him to come to the ringside. Thekla jumps down, but Shirakawa dodges and returns to the ring. They grab each other's hair and Thekla delivers an elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Thekla delivers a series of chops to the chest. Shirakawa dodges Thekla's lariat and delivers a flying cross chop. Shirakawa delivers a corner elbow attack and a neckbreaker drop. Thekla delivers a DDT followed by a camel clutch. He doesn't allow an escape and applies a body scissors sleeper hold. Shirakawa manages to escape, and Thekla assumes a double-arm hold. Shirakawa resists, and Thekla charges, but Shirakawa throws her with an elbow. Thekla retaliates, and Shirakawa follows up with a diving elbow attack, a rolling elbow, and an Implant DDT on the corner. However, Thekla's shoulder rises. Shirakawa attempts a DDT, but Thekla counters. Thekla dodges Shirakawa's elbow with a spider walk. Shirakawa attempts an aerial body slam, but only gets a two count. Shirakawa delivers a back blow from behind, followed by an Implant DDT. It looked like the match was over, but Thekla kicks out. Shirakawa declares she's going for the finish and attempts the Glamorous Driver MINA. Thekla counters, and Shirakawa attempts a high kick followed by a Poison Spider Death Drop. However, Shirakawa kicks out. Thekla attempts it again, but Shirakawa counters. Thekla lands another high kick, but only gets a two count. Thekla aims and delivers another Poison Spider Death Drop. Shirakawa can't kick out, and Thekla becomes the new champion. After the match, Thekla extended her hand for a handshake. When Shirakawa refused, Thekla showed her the belt
Tekla's comment
"We did it! Toxic Spider is the new SWA Champion! It's beautiful. I'm so happy, really happy. I'm happy, but my heart aches. I think this battle has been amazing up until today. Artistvs.artist, entertainervs.entertainer. Crazy personvs.crazy person. It's been so, so much fun up until now. Shirakawa is a good opponent, really. But I'm the new champion, I've won. I look forward to working with you all from now on. I want to win more. DDM is the best unit in the world!"
Shirakawa's comment
"I won't give up, I'll never give up on SWA. And there are so many things I want to do in Stardom now. A lot has changed since the White Belt match the other day. First of all, I will definitely get revenge on Thekla!"
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
13 minutes 27 seconds, |
<Challengers> |
| Hazuki | Himeka● | |
| ○Koguma | Maika | |
*The 22nd champions, Koguma and Hazuki, successfully defended their title for the first time
Hazuki & Koguma's FWC, who won the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League last November and then defeated Syuri & Giulia at Korakuen Hall on January 9th to claim the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, are facing their first title defense. Their challengers are former champions Maika & Himeka, known as MaiHime. MaiHime, along with Natsupoi, currently holds the Artist of Stardom Championship. In the 6- woman tag team tournament final in Osaka on December 18th , MaiHimepoi defeated Iwatani Mayu, Hazuki & Koguma to win the tournament, securing both prize money and a successful title defense. They are aiming for a double crown in this match. While the champions are known for their speed, the challengers rely on power. The team that best utilizes their strengths will likely have the advantage…
Neither team shook hands, and Maika stepped to the center. The champions' team started with Koguma. Maika encouraged Koguma to strike a pose. Koguma struck a bear pose and went to the opposing corner. After getting Himeka to strike the pose, Maika instructed Hazuki to do the same. Then Koguma rolled up Maika from behind. Maika kicked out and chased Koguma into the corner, stomping on her face. Himeka also stomped on Koguma's face in her own corner and delivered a series of body slams. When Koguma kicked out, Maika slammed Koguma with a body slam and then deliberately went towards Hazuki who was waiting on the sidelines. Maika delivered another body slam. Himeka also delivered a body slam to Koguma. She then went for a camel clutch and tightened the hold on Koguma. Koguma dodged Himeka's charge and delivered a dropkick. Hazuki hit Himeka with a Codebreaker, a running elbow attack, and a face lock. Hazuki kicks Maika away and hits Himeka with a swing DDT, face wash, senton, and crossface. Himeka catches Hazuki's swan dive and hits a deadly drive and shoulder tackle. Maika follows with a running lariat and a shoulder tackle. Koguma and Hazuki attack Maika in combination. After an exchange of elbows, Hazuki charges forward, and Himeka intervenes with a shoulder tackle. Hazuki had anticipated Maika's charge and hits her with a big boot, and Maika hits a shoulder tackle. Koguma slips past Himeka and rolls her up repeatedly. Himeka lifts her up, but Koguma counters and rolls her up. Koguma gets on Himeka's back and hits her with a foot stomp. Himeka kicks out, dodges Koguma's running attack and hits her high in the air with a backbreaker and a reverse Boston crab.10minutes have passed. Himeka hits Koguma with an Argentine backbreaker. Koguma countered with a dropkick from Hazuki, and Koguma returned the dropkick. Hazuki then delivered a tope suicida to the outside. Koguma hit Himeka with a missile kick inside the ring. Koguma got behind Himeka and threw her with a German suplex, but Maika broke it up. Hazuki hoisted Himeka up and combined it with Koguma's neckbreaker. Koguma and Hazuki climbed to the corner, and Maika caught up to them, attempting a superplex from the top rope. Himeka joined in and combined it with a superplex from the top rope. However, Koguma kicked out. Himeka went for the finish with a JP Coaster. Himeka kicked out but spun Koguma around with a lariat. However, she reversed the cover and countered. The referee counted to three, and the champions successfully defended their title. Himeka protested, but it was too late.
Hana & Himeka's comments
Maika: "Today's match was a no-contest, right? What's wrong with the referee? Are you sure you can trust him? Bring someone better. We're not done yet. I'm sure they're not done yet either."
Himeka: "If they're satisfied with that, I'd question their competence as champions."
Maika: "Let's do it one more time. You still want to go crazy and have another battle, right? I'll do it, let me try again."
Hazuki & Koguma's comments
Hazuki: "As expected of Maihime."
Koguma: "I knew it would be, but that's an overwhelming amount of power, it's amazing."
Hazuki: "Their power is truly incredible."
Koguma: "But there's no way we're going to hand over a belt we worked so hard to get. We're relentless, no matter how much power we have."
Hazuki: "This is the result, after all. But being the one being chased is tough too."
Koguma: "It's been a while..."
Hazuki: "Being the one being chased is tough, and there's a different kind of tension, but it's still fun, and every time we hold the belt, we really feel like we're champions."
Koguma: "I get to face strong opponents. That's what's really fun. I hope it continues for a long time."
Hazuki: "I don't know who my next challenger will be, but I'm looking forward to a crazy opponent. My throat's been hit hard."
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
18 minutes 47 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Eel and Sayaka | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the first time
12・29Saya Kamitani, who broke Tam Nakano's long reign at Ryogoku and became the first Wonder of Stardom Champion with the white belt, will face Sayaka Unagi in her first title defense. Unagi challenged for the white belt once before during Nakano's reign, making this her second attempt. Kamitani and Unagi have a 1-1 record against each other in singles matches. Most recently, Unagi won the final official match of last year's 5★STAR GP, preventing Kamitani from reaching the finals. This makes it a difficult match to predict the winner. Will Kamitani win and start her serious title defense road, or will Unagi reclaim the singles belt for the first time since Future of Stardom?
Both men slowly advance, and Unagi extends his hand. However, Kamitani retreats and refuses. When the gong sounds, they lock up and test their strength. Kamitani pushes forward and they break. Kamitani dodges Unagi's lariat and applies a headlock. Unagi attempts an arm whip followed by a guillotine, but Kamitani dodges that as well. Unagi dodges Kamitani's dropkick and they exchange elbows. Unagi dodges Kamitani's charge and delivers a corner elbow attack. Kamitani dodges Unagi's attempt for a second and delivers a dropkick. Kamitani delivers a series of stomps and then steps on the back of Unagi's head. Kamitani applies a neck lock and takes it to the ground, then applies a chin lock. Unagi escapes and hits Kamitani with a heel drop from the apron on the ropes. Unagi retaliates with an elbow. Kamitani stands firm and takes the hits, saying, "Is that all you've got!" Unagi delivers a series of blows, but Kamitani knocks him down with a chop. Kamitani pulls Unagi up and charges. Unagi catches him and slams him into the top rope. Unagi performs a Castle Gate Breakthrough ringside. Back in the ring, he hits a Chin Crusher and a Face Crusher. Kamitani retaliates, and Unagi charges in with a corner impalement, but Kamitani dodges and sends him out of the ring with a Frankensteiner. As he performs a swan dive plancha, Kamitani attempts a fisherman suplex, but Unagi counters with a DDT. They exchange elbows at ringside. Unagi applies a big fuhen hold and forces Kamitani to submit ringside. He breaks the hold at 14 and returns at 17. Kamitani survives at 19. Unagi attempts a stretch plum, but Kamitani escapes to the ropes. 10 minutes have passed. Unagi charges, but Kamitani counters with a dropkick. Unagi anticipates and hits an elbow, Kamitani dodges a lariat and hits a knee kick. Kamitani unleashed a series of double kicks. When Unagi retaliated, Kamitani headed to the corner. Unagi caught up and broke through the apron. Both men were down and exchanged elbows. The exchange of elbows continued even after they got up. Kamitani's elbow sent Unagi to the ground, and Kamitani delivered a dropkick from behind to the corner. When Unagi got up, Kamitani hit him with a missile kick from behind. Kamitani also hit a Northern Lights suplex for a two count. Unagi countered Kamitani's attempt at a Star Crusher with a breakthrough. Kamitani countered, and Unagi went for a Great Deal. Kamitani countered with a double kick. Unagi countered, and 15 minutes had passed. Kamitani rolled up and went for a back drop hold. Unagi countered, and Kamitani prepared to climb to the corner to finish the match. Unagi pulled Kamitani's leg to interfere. Kamitani kicked him away and climbed to the corner. However, Unagi caught up, lifted him up, and slammed him forward in a Daifuhen Gatame—Beyond the Clouds—. Unagi was countered, but declared, "From here I enter Shura!" However, Kamiya countered it. Unagi pulled Kamiya up and attempted a Taigi Atta Aim. Kamiya countered with a Frankensteiner. When that was countered, he delivered a Neil Kick, pulled him up, and got into position for a Star Crusher. Unagi countered and got into position for a Taigi Atta Aim. Kamiya countered with a Star Crusher. It seemed to be decided, but Unagi countered. Then Kamiya went for a Phoenix Splash. Unagi couldn't counter, and Kamiya retained the title. After the match, Kamiya extended his hand, but Unagi didn't respond, and they started grabbing each other's hair.
Comment from Kamitani
"I successfully defended my title for the first time! To be honest, there were times when I felt overwhelmed by anxiety and loneliness after getting the belt. But I think I was able to successfully defend it thanks to the support of my fans. My opponent in my first title defense, Unagi, was so ridiculously cheerful, so cocky, and lived life on her own desires that at first I hated her, but honestly, I think I learned a lot from her about giving it my all. With this first title defense in my heart, I will continue to push forward on my full-throttle title defense road as Saya Kamitani, and I will continue on the path to becoming a superstar. Please watch me."
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Challenger Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
Julia |
On January 10th at KFC, the atmosphere for a one-on-one showdown between Tam Nakano and Giulia intensified, revealing that both were aiming for the World of Stardom Championship. However, Mayu Iwatani, also aiming for the red belt, entered the fray. This led to the decision of a three-way challenger determination match, with the title match taking place over two consecutive days at Ryogoku on March 26th and 27th . The match was a knockout format, with the first to advance earning the title shot on the first day, and the second to advance earning the right to challenge on the second day. Giulia and Nakano, who had fiercely battled for the white belt, and Iwatani, the former red belt champion, were now battling it out. This three-way battle had a brutal rule: only one would earn the right to challenge. However, Nakano suddenly withdrew due to illness, changing the match to a singles match between Iwatani and Giulia. A decisive match would then take place between the two. Their past singles matches were tied at one win each. This match would not only settle the score but also determine the first challenger for the red belt!
The two exchanged a firm handshake and the match began. They began feeling each other out and then grappled for the back. Giulia got a neck lock and went for mount. Iwatani got a neck lock back, but Giulia went for an arm lock. After a struggle for the arms, Giulia went for a headlock. Iwatani threw Giulia into the ropes, but Giulia hit a shoulder tackle. After some rope work, Iwatani hit a jumping elbow, a soccer ball kick, and a figure-four neck lock. Giulia escaped, and Iwatani hit a stunner. She then pinned Giulia against the ropes and hit a dropkick to the back. When Giulia kicked out, Iwatani slammed her into the corner in quick succession, followed by a dropkick and a stomp to the face. She also hit a low dropkick and went for a tope, but Giulia intercepted her from under the ring and blocked it. Giulia went for a neckbreaker over the apron. Giulia dodged Iwatani's charge and hit a dropkick. Iwatani kicked out, and Giulia went for an STF. Giulia attacked by hooking her arm on the ropes. Iwatani then hit a dropkick at that spot. 10 minutes had passed. Giulia slammed Iwatani with a series of body slams and then stomped on her face. Giulia charged forward with a target, but Iwatani dodged and delivered a dropkick. Iwatani dodged Giulia's big boot and hit a thrust kick and a Northern Lights suplex. Another thrust kick sent Giulia down. Iwatani went for a diving foot stomp, but Giulia dodged it and went for a Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). Iwatani forcefully escaped, and 15 minutes had passed. Iwatani's thrust kick sent Giulia to the outside. Iwatani's tope suicida was dodged and hit her second. Giulia prepared for a back drop outside the ring, but Iwatani fended it off and delivered a series of elbows. They exchanged elbows outside the ring. Giulia landed a dropkick, and both went down outside the ring. Giulia got up and went for a Glorious Driver, but Iwatani countered and went for a Tombstone Piledriver on the ramp. Giulia countered again, but Iwatani went for it once more and finished it. As the count-out outside the ring progresses, Giulia delivers a neckbreaker on the apron. Both return to the ring at the 19 count, 20 minutes elapsed. Iwatani delivers a headbutt, and Giulia retaliates. Iwatani attempts a roll-up, but Giulia crushes her. Iwatani attempts a German suplex, but Giulia retaliates. After an exchange of German suplexes, both go down. Iwatani delivers a corner dropkick and a missile kick. Giulia kicks out, and Iwatani attempts a dragon suplex, but Giulia kicks out of that too. Iwatani screams "It's over!" and attempts a moonsault press, but Giulia dodges and applies a triangle choke. Giulia delivers a missile kick and then grabs Iwatani's arm for a submission. 25 minutes have passed. Giulia attempts a Glorious Driver, but Iwatani reverses the cover. Giulia kicks out and delivers a back drop and a big boot. Giulia declares she's going for the finish and prepares for a Glorious Driver. Iwatani counters with a Dodonpa and slams her down, but it's only a two count. Three minutes remaining. Giulia climbed onto the corner and Iwatani caught up but was knocked down with a headbutt. Iwatani quickly got up and went to the corner. Giulia put her in a front neck lock and hung her upside down. Iwatani delivered a headbutt from below and a superplex Frankensteiner. Giulia was forced to go outside the ring. Iwatani hit her with a plancha and brought her back into the ring. A wobbly Iwatani attempted a moonsault press but Giulia kicked out of it. Giulia landed a headbutt, but the time limit expired and the bell rang, ending the match in a draw.
Rossy OgawaEP:"Since the match ended in a time-limit draw, I would like to give both fighters the right to challenge for the title."
Giulia: "Hey, I'm covered in blood, what are we going to do?! I'm in a bad state. Covered in blood,30minutes to a draw. But I've earned the right to challenge. So now it's just a matter of order. Iwatani-senpai, I want to defend the belt against you, so you can decide whether you do it on the first day or the second day, senpai."
Iwatani: "Giulia, blood, blood, are you okay? I'm sorry. Giulia, no, good evening everyone in Nagoya... My head, my head isn't working properly, but I can choose between the first day or the second day. If that's the case, I don't really want to do such a tough match again. If I win on the first day, I'll have to defend my title on the second day, right? So it would be more efficient to challenge on the second day and get the best part, wouldn't it? So Iwatani Mayu will challenge on the second day, that sounds good."
Giulia: "Mayu Iwatani, I thought you'd say that. I'll take the red belt from Shuri at Ryogoku Kokugikan and defend it against you. I'm looking forward to it!"
Iwatani's comment
"As the next challenger for the red belt, this draw, not being able to win, is incredibly frustrating... But on the second day at Ryogoku,the 27th, I will definitely become the red belt, the symbol of Stardom, the star of Stardom. And if I win, I will defeat Giulia, Tam Nakano, and all of you... (collapses to the floor and is unable to comment)."
Julia's comment
Today, Tam had to withdraw at the last minute, so the match became a singles match. Of course, I was looking forward to fighting Tam, but then there was the change in the card, and then Prominence interfered before the match. It was a series of unexpected events for me. But somehow I managed to avoid losing. And I earned the right to challenge for the red belt at Ryogoku! I took the red belt from my stablemate Shuri, and on the second day I defended it against Mayu Iwatani, and Prominence came at just the right time, so I'm glad you guys came. When I become champion, I'll nominate you guys for a title defense, so look forward to it. And also, even though this has happened, Giulia can still do it. She can still do it!
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
26 minutes 47 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | MIRAI | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the first time
The main event is a World of Stardom Championship match between fellow Donna del Mondo stablemates, Shuri and MIRAI. MIRAI joined Stardom on January 3rd in Shinjuku and is now a member of DDM. Moreover, after their match on January 8th at Korakuen Hall, she challenged Shuri, with whom she had teamed up. Shuri declared to the unknown Mirai, "I will definitely defend the title after bringing out your full potential." On the other hand, MIRAI boasted, "I will take it in one go and reverse the situation." MIRAI enters this unprecedented match for the red belt undefeated, with only a draw in between. Will Shuri demonstrate her superior strength, or will MIRAI reverse the situation as she declared and redraw the power dynamics of Stardom? The outcome will be closely watched ahead of the two consecutive shows at Ryogoku on March 26th and 27th
The two fighters slowly walked forward, exchanged a firm handshake, and the match began. After a period of feeling each other out, they broke, and Shuri threatened with a low kick. They locked up and grappled, with MIRAI pushing Shuri into the corner. After a careful break, Shuri took mount on the ground. Shuri broke free, and they felt each other out again. They got into a four-point stance, and Shuri grabbed MIRAI's leg and took her to the ground. Shuri grabbed MIRAI's leg, but MIRAI quickly countered. Shuri got into a leg lock position and took MIRAI's back. MIRAI countered and got back into a standing position. They faced each other, and Shuri put her in a headlock. MIRAI threw Shuri into the ropes, and Shuri delivered a shoulder tackle, which MIRAI endured and got back up. MIRAI dashed forward and delivered a shoulder tackle. This time Shuri took it and got back up and delivered a PK from the front. MIRAI dodged it and used the ropes to send Shuri flying with a shoulder tackle. Shuri created some distance at the bottom of the ring. As MIRAI leaves the ring, Shuri quickly returns. As MIRAI returns, Shuri applies an arm whip and locks her arm. Shuri corners MIRAI and stomps on her face. MIRAI throws Shuri into the corner and charges. Shuri dodges and lands a series of knees. When MIRAI kicks out, Shuri applies a sleeper hold. When MIRAI escapes, Shuri delivers a front neck chancery drop. When MIRAI kicks out, Shuri hits her with a series of soccer ball kicks. She also hits one from the front, but MIRAI kicks her. Shuri kicks MIRAI, taunting her with "Is that all you've got?". When Shuri charges, MIRAI catches her and delivers a body slam. MIRAI lands a series of shoulder tackles, but Shuri kicks them out and10minutes have passed. MIRAI catches Shuri's missile kick and middle kick and applies a leg lock. Shuri applies a front neck lock, then hooks her leg onto the top rope and delivers a brainbuster. She kicks MIRAI from the apron below the ring, but MIRAI catches her and blocks it, then delivers a powerbomb from a Canadian position outside the ring. MIRAI brings Shuri back into the ring and delivers a spinning reverse splash, but Shuri counters and MIRAI prepares for a back drop. Shuri lands a series of kicks to the face and15minutes have passed. MIRAI blocks Shuri's charge and delivers a shoulder tackle. Shuri kicks her down and delivers a Codebreaker to MIRAI as she gets up. MIRAI dodges Shuri's high kick. However, a series of middle kicks from Shuri leaves MIRAI in agony. MIRAI catches Shuri's middle kick and delivers a series of elbows. Shuri says "Come on," "Come on," and takes the blows to her feet and gets back up. After an exchange of elbows, Shuri lands a series of blows. MIRAI collapses but gets behind Shuri. Shuri takes her down with a big boot and stomps on her arm repeatedly. MIRAI lands a flurry of mounted punches before going for an armbar. Shuri counters with an armlock. However, MIRAI's feet reach the ropes. Shuri lifts her up and attempts a mountain fold, but it onlythe twocount.20minutes have passed. Shuri climbs to the corner and MIRAI catches up to her. Shuri kicks her down but MIRAI goes for it. MIRAI does a superplex. She slams her forward and follows up with a lariat. But Shuri kicks out. MIRAI gets to the front and slams her with a suplex before going for an armlock. Shuri escapes and MIRAI goes for the Miramare Shock. Shuri counters with a German suplex. MIRAI catches the kick and slams her forward before forcefully throwing her. MIRAI caught Shuri in a modified backbreaker. She slammed her down and followed up with a lariat. She spun around and slammed her again, but Shuri kicked out. MIRAI picked up the downed Shuri and countered with a lariat. Shuri kicked out25minutes had passed. MIRAI rolled her up for a pin, but Shuri kicked out. Shuri lifted MIRAI up, but MIRAI countered and delivered a lariat. Shuri dodged and kicked her up, then aimed a buzzsaw kick. MIRAI kicked out, and Shuri followed up with a series of backfists and a high kick, then hoisted her on her shoulders and slammed her to the side in a Shukai Sekai. MIRAI couldn't kick out and Shuri got the pinfall.
Shuri: "I successfully defended the red belt for the first time! MIRAI, when MIRAI came here, she immediately said she wanted to challenge for the red belt. I was incredibly surprised. But I'm so happy that I was able to face MIRAI in my first title defense today. Thank you. Let's continue to improve together at Donna del Mondo. Thank you. For the next title defense of the red belt, at Ryogoku Kokugikan over two days, I will face the strongest and best opponent and defend this top-tier belt to the death."
Giulia: "Akari, you've earned the right to challenge for the red belt!"
Akari: "Oh, I've been waiting. I've been waiting."
Giulia: "This is my first time challenging for this belt. And our previous match ended in a 30- minute draw. Let's settle this next time."
Shuri: "She was my teammate at Donna del Mondo and my partner at Aricaba. I've always wanted to settle things with Giulia. March26th, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Ryogoku Kokugikan."
Julia: " I hope you'll come to Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 26th ."
Akari: "Thank you for your support.2022, so please stick with us. So, Natsupoi, Thekla, Himeka, Maika, MIRAI, Giulia, and Akari. Donna del Mondo, the women who will make the world go wild, salamapo!"
Comment from Juri
「2022This year, I successfully defended the Stardom's top red belt for the first time. As a member of Donna del Mondo, I want to continue to improve together with MIRAI, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what MIRAI will do in the future. And now, for my next title defense, a two-day event at Ryogoku Kokugikan, I've been chosen to face the best and strongest opponent. I believe these two days will push me beyond my limits. On the first day, I'll face Giulia, and on the second day, I'll face Mayu Iwatani. They are very special to me. And as the champion of Stardom's top red belt, I also believe they are opponents I absolutely must defeat. I will defeat both of them and become the undisputed champion."
MIRAI's comment
"It's so frustrating, so frustrating. But it was so much fun (tears). Shuri was amazing after all. Shuri's world was incredible. The red belt is so far away, and so far away from my idol. But as soon as I joined, I challenged for the belt and pushed myself to win it on the first try. I think there were a lot of other things at stake besides the belt, and I feel so lame and uncool for losing in that situation, but my spirit is not broken. My eyes are still fixed on red. I'm still burning. And I think I was able to open a new chapter in history today, so even though it's frustrating (tears), I will definitely challenge for the red belt again and work hard to win it next time."