"Cinderella Journey 2022 in NAGAOKA"
February 23rd (Wed, National Holiday) Aoore Nagaoka (Attendance: 706 people / Limited number due to COVID-19 measures)
Match Results
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Next Challenger Determination 3-Way Battle (15-minute elimination match) | ||
| Rinan |
6 minutes 9 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Next Challenger Determination 3-Way Battle | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
8 minutes 6 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
5 minutes 20 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Mukogo Peach | |
*The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the second time
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
7 minutes 34 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○Ryuakuka | Utami Hayashishita | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Nakano Tam |
10 minutes 4 seconds |
It's Fukigen★ |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Saki Kashima ● | |
| ◆Ryogoku Pre-match: 6-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Himeka |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Tecra |
| Maika | MIARI | |
| Juri | Julia | |
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match (30-minute time limit, one match) | ||
| <Champion group> |
12 minutes 28 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Hazuki | Eel and Sayaka | |
| ○Koguma | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
*The 22nd champions, Koguma and Hazuki, successfully defended their title for the second time
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Challenger> |
17 minutes 3 seconds |
<Champion> |
| AZM | Starlight Kid | |
*Starlight Kid, the 21st champion, failed in his 6th title defense. AZM becomes the 22nd champion
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
21 minutes 55 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Natsu-poo | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the second time
Match Details Report
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Next Challenger Determination 3-Way Battle (15 minutes) | ||
| Rinan |
6 minutes 9 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Next Challenger Determination 3-Way Battle (15 minutes) | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
8 minutes 6 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
A three-way match to determine the challenger for the Future of Stardom Championship will take place between Mai Sakurai,WakanaTsukiyamaandRina. All three have challenged for the title once before, but none have been able to win it. In particular, Sakurai and Tsukiyama challenged for the title in their very first Stardom matches. The "assessment" match by Unagi Sayaka caused controversy, and Rina was one of those who complained. Rina challenged for the Artist of Stardom Championship at Korakuen Hall two days ago, but missed out on her first title win, so she will be looking to seize another chance to challenge for the Future of Stardom Championship. In addition, the relationship between Sakurai and Tsukiyama, which has been shaken since Sakurai left COSMIC ANGELS, is likely to have a big impact on this match. Sakurai has moved to Donna del Mondo, and Tsukiyama feels betrayed. Two days ago at Korakuen Hall, the two faced each other in a six-person tag team match, and Sakurai pinned Tsukiyama directly. Tsukiyama has yet to secure a win since his debut, but this match presents him with a chance to redeem himself.
Before the match, it was announced that the winner of the first round would challenge on the first day at Ryogoku, and the winner of the second round would challenge on the second day at Ryogoku. As soon as the gong sounded, Tsukiyama dropped a dropkick at Sakurai, but Sakurai dodged it and went for Rinami, who was hit with a series of elbows by Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama ran, but Rinami stopped her and Sakurai hit Tsukiyama with a big boot. Rinami pretended to team up with Sakurai, then pulled her hair and took her down. Rinami called Sakurai a damn old hag and stomped on her face. She dropped a dropkick and went for the cover, but Sakurai kicked out. Sakurai hit Rinami with a stunner and a dropkick. Rinami kicked out and put Sakurai in a Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). Tsukiyama broke it up and forced Rinami to submit with a Palo Special. Tsukiyama pulled Sakurai up and they exchanged elbows. Sakurai hit a series of elbows and charged at Tsukiyama, who hit a cross body and a missile kick from the corner. Sakurai kicked out, and Tsukiyama hit another missile kick. However, Rinami makes a timely cut. Rinami goes for a Gory Bomb, but Tsukiyama rolls her up. Rinami survives a series of roll-ups and reverse pins, then lands a slap and goes for a Gory Bomb. Tsukiyama counters with a reverse pin, but Sakurai breaks it up. Sakurai lands a series of elbows on Tsukiyama. Rinami attacks from behind and throws Sakurai out of the ring. Tsukiyama charges at Rinami with a corner attack, but is dodged. Rinami takes her down with an STO, but Sakurai lands a diving elbow. Rinami dodges and hits Tsukiyama. Rinami hits Sakurai with a Northern Lights Suplex and then a Gory Bomb on Tsukiyama. The referee counts to three, and Rinami wins. The match is a one-on-one battle between Sakurai and Tsukiyama. As Sakurai tries to pull her up, Tsukiyama rolls her up. Sakurai kicks out and lands a series of elbows. Tsukiyama crossed his arms and slammed Sakurai down with a sit-down, but only got a two count. Sakurai hit a big boot followed by a diving elbow drop. He pulled Tsukiyama up, lifted him up, and slammed him forward. Tsukiyama couldn't kick out, and Sakurai won by pinfall. This made Rina the challenger for the Future Championship on the first day, and Sakurai the challenger for the second day
Rinami's comment
"I found out before the match that the winner of today's 3-WAY match would go to the first day and the second-place winner would go to the second day, but I'm not satisfied with winning a match like this. This match is to determine the next challenger, so I think Hanan will probably win (today), but I want to crush Hanan on the best stage."
Sakurai's comment
"Today's match was about the next challenge for the Future title, and since I joined DDM, my goal is to win the Future belt no matter what, so it was a match I absolutely could not lose. I wanted to win before Rina, so I'm a little disappointed that she got it first, but I will work even harder so that I will definitely not lose next time."
—When did you find out that the two winners would be able to challenge?
"I also found out about it from the pre-match announcement."
—I think you went into it intending to win first, but you lost first and then took second. Was that lucky?
"Of course, I went into it intending to win (first). You could say I was lucky, but I'm still disappointed. I wanted to beat Rinami. I've already beaten Tsukiyama, so even if I had won today, I wouldn't have been particularly satisfied with the result. I really wanted to be the first to win."
—So you don't even consider Tsukiyama?
"I'm aiming even higher."
--Tsukiyama is after Sakurai, isn't he?
"Yes, I'm aiming for something even stronger."
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
5 minutes 20 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Mukogo Peach | |
*The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the second time
Hanan, who defeated Ryuka to capture the Future of Stardom Championship at Ryogoku on December 29th last year, is facing her second title defense. Her challenger is Momo Kogo, who came from Actwres girl'Z, making it a STARS stablemate showdown. With her third anniversary since her debut in April, Kogo's challenge deadline is approaching, and this is her last chance. Will she seize this opportunity, or will Hanan successfully defend her belt? Hanan would love to stand in the Ryogoku ring once again as champion …
When Kogo extended both hands and said "Please take care of me," Hanan responded cleanly. Immediately after the gong, Kogo delivered a dropkick followed by a series of elbows. Kogo tried to throw Hanan, but Hanan threw him into the ropes and slammed him with a hip throw before applying a reverse Boston crab. When Kogo escaped, Hanan charged forward. However, Kogo delivered a series of dropkicks. Hanan threw Kogo into the corner and charged in the corner. Kogo dodged and went to the apron for a diving body attack. Hanan was thrown into the corner and returned the favor with a body attack. Kogo countered, and they exchanged elbows. Hanan delivered a series of elbows followed by a lariat. Kogo dodged and landed a thrust kick followed by a 619. Kogo then delivered a swan dive missile kick from the apron. Hanan countered, and Kogo went for a fisherman suplex. Hanan reversed it and delivered a Northern Lights suplex. Hanan declared he was going for the finish and went for a throw. Kogo countered and went for a cover from a fisherman suplex, but Hanan kicked out. Hanan charged in and hit a Famouser. Kogo countered the cover and rolled up for a hurricanrana. But Hanan kicked out. He rolled up again, but Hanan kicked out at the last moment and hit a whirlwind kick. Hanan kicked out and pulled Kogo up for a back drop hold. The referee called for three, and Hanan retained the belt
Hanan's comment
"I successfully defended the Future of Stardom title for the second time! It was a match between Momoko Kogo and another STARS stablemate, and I think we were able to paint a bright and straightforward picture of the future. I followed in the footsteps of my mentor Mayu and perfected the beauty of receiving, and I believe I won today. In the pre-match, the next challengers were announced, and it seems that Rina and Mai Sakurai won there, but I'm waiting for Rina. I want to create a future that only Rina and Hanan can create."
--There will be two days of future events
"I'm just really looking forward to it. It's a big stage at Ryogoku, and I have a lot of fond memories of it because I won this belt on my first appearance there. I'm so happy that I'll be able to create a future there with Rina and Sakurai Mai."
—So, you've been competing as champion in all three upcoming tournaments at Ryogoku since last year, and you're planning to defend your title?
"Of course. I will defend myself completely, and I have someone I want to fight for, so I want to defend myself for that person's sake as well."
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
7 minutes 34 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○Ryuakuka | Utami Hayashishita | |
Utami Hayashishita, who missed the February 12th Osaka and February 13th Kyoto shows, will return on February 20th in Chiba , while Lady C, who missed the February 6th Sendai show, as well as the Osaka, Kyoto, Chiba, and February 21st Korakuen Hall shows, will also return in this match. Queen's Quest, consisting of Utami and Lady C, will face Momo Watanabe and Ruanka of Oedo Tai. This suggests the match will revolve around the feud between QQ and Momo. Momo has already become a central member of Oedo Tai, so defeating her will be difficult... Will the key be Lady C, making her comeback match since February 1st Korakuen Hall?
Utami and Momo come out, but Momo retreats and Ruanka comes out. Utami is angry, but Ruanka attacks her with a shoulder tackle. Utami runs, but Momo pulls her leg from under the ring. Outside the ring, Momo body slams Lady and brings Utami back into the ring. Inside the ring, Ruanka chokes Utami. Momo hits Utami with a series of middle kicks followed by a kick to the face. Utami gets angry and chokes Momo, but Momo counters and they exchange elbows. Momo charges, and Utami lands an elbow. As Utami tries to run, Momo pulls her hair. Lady comes in to Utami's aid with a big boot. Lady hits Momo with a series of reverse chops. Momo is thrown into the ropes and tags in Ruanka. Ruanka and Momo team up and hit Lady with a shoulder tackle, Momo lands a middle kick, and Ruanka lands a cross body. Lady hits Ruanka with a cobra twist and a big boot. When Ryuka retaliates, Lady charges in, and Ryuka delivers a cross body. Momo climbs onto the corner, but Utami interferes, and together with Lady, slams her down with a deadly drive. Lady attempts a choke slam on Ryuka. Lady dodges the lariat and delivers a neckbreaker drop. Utami and Lady combine for a choke slam, but Momo breaks it up. Lady attempts a giant backbreaker on Ryuka, but she dodges it. Oedo Tai launch a corner attack, followed by a high kick from Momo and a senton from Ryuka. However, Lady kicks out. Ryuka slams her down with a fisherman suplex, but Utami breaks it up. Momo grabs Lady and prepares for a tombstone, then drops her, and Ryuka drops a freezer bomb. The referee counts to three, and Ryuka pins Lady
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Nakano Tam |
10 minutes 4 seconds |
It's Fukigen★ |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Saki Kashima ● | |
Initially, a singles match between Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima was scheduled, but at the press conference, Kashima requested a change to a tag team match, saying she wanted to team up with Fukigen Desu★. Iwatani agreed to team up with Tam Nakano, so the Iwatani & Nakano team was realized. Nakano, who was teamed up without her knowledge, couldn't hide her bewilderment, but it will be interesting to see what former STARS member Nakano will show in a tag team with Iwatani, even if it's only for one night. Of course, there are probably calculations on Oedo Tai's part as well. What exactly is Kashima's plan in making this tag team a reality?
Before the bell rang, Oedo Tai launched a surprise attack. They threw Iwatani into the ropes and hit her with a sports newspaper. Kashima mounted Iwatani and choked her. They cornered her near the ropes and attacked together with Fukigen, stomping on her face. They returned to the center and delivered a body slam. Kashima went for a one-legged cover but Iwatani kicked out. Kashima hit Iwatani with an armbreaker, hooking her arm over the ropes and tightening the hold. Fukigen entered and attacked Iwatani in the corner. Each time, Iwatani stuck out her leg to break up the hold. Nakano hit Fukigen with a diving body attack. Nakano dodged Kashima and Fukigen's close lie and hit them both with a dropkick. Iwatani also entered and hit Nakano with a double low dropkick. Nakano went for a back drop but Fukigen resisted and dodged the charge, then poked her in the eye. Kashima hit Nakano with a hurricanrana and a big boot. Nakano dodged and hit Kashima with a stunner and a cartwheel double knee drop. Iwatani tries to throw Kashima but is slammed down instead. Kashima shouts, "Don't underestimate the bean sprout!" and lands a series of middle kicks. Iwatani retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Fukigen attacks Iwatani from the apron and then teams up with Kashima for a DDT. Kashima hits Iwatani with a double arm suplex and a double arm facebuster. He then dives from the corner but is dodged. Nakano and Iwatani exchange thrust kicks. Nakano and Iwatani team up and Nakano hits a DDT followed by Iwatani's German suplex. However, Nakano's thrust kick accidentally hits Iwatani. Nakano hits Fukigen with a German suplex, and Iwatani kicks Kashima but is rolled up. Kashima charges at Iwatani but is hit with a thrust kick. Iwatani pulls Kashima up and prepares for a full nelson. Kashima counters but Nakano hits him with a thrust kick. Kashima counters and Iwatani goes for a moonsault press. The referee counted to three, and Iwatani pinned Kashima
Comments from Iwatani and Nakano
Iwatani: "Today was the first time in a while that Iwatani Mayu and Nakano Tam teamed up, and I made sure to get the three-count."
Nakano: "I actually wanted to be the one to take the title, but this unnamed tag team has been around since the STARS days. We've gone our separate ways now, but I think Tamu would be great to team up with again."
Iwatani: "Well, surprisingly, things are better now than they were during the STARS era, aren't they? (laughs)"
Nakano: "What do you mean? (laughs)"
Iwatani: "Tam has gotten a little stronger now."
Nakano: "Not just a little, not just a little."
Iwatani: "Tag... Tag. Tag belts. I think Stardom should have tag belts that go beyond unit boundaries."
Nakano: "I don't see why that would be a problem. But at Ryogoku Kokugikan, I want Iwatani Mayu to fully experience Nakano Tam's strength. ...We're going to fight, okay?"
Iwatani: "When?"
Nakano: "No, it's the first day."
Iwatani: "That's right."
Nakano: "It's KAIRI & Iwatanivs.Tam & Unagi. Don't forget that."
Iwatani: "But anyway, I'm going to win the red belt on the second day, stand at the top of Stardom again, and challenge you, Nakano Tam. So please wait a bit before anything related to the belts."
Nakano: "You absolutely must wear (red) hair."
Iwatani: "On the first day at Ryogoku Kokugikan, KAIRI & Iwatani will face Nakano Tam & Unagi Sayaka, so look forward to that too. Check it out!"
| ◆Ryogoku Pre-match: 6-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Himeka |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Tecra |
| Maika | MIARI | |
| Juri | Julia | |
With the addition of Mai Sakurai, Donna del Mondo now boasts the strongest lineup in Stardom, and they will face off in a six-woman tag team match. Syuri, Maika, and Himeka will team up against Giulia, MIRAI, and Thekla. This match also serves as a preview for the World of Stardom Champion Syuri and challenger Giulia. At Ryogoku on March 26 , Giulia will challenge Syuri for her red belt, and the winner of this match will face Mayu Iwatani at Ryogoku the following day. This is a preliminary match in preparation for Syuri vs. Giulia on the first day. With the decisive battle just a month away, what kind of tactics will unfold?
The match begins with Shuri and Giulia as the starting wrestlers. After feeling each other out, they grapple for necks and go to the ground. Standing up, they grapple for arms, and Shuri applies a headlock. Giulia also applies a headlock and takes the match to the ground, but Shuri quickly gets back up. After a staring contest, both tag out, and Maika and Thekla face off. Maika corners Thekla and charges, but Thekla dodges and throws her body on top of her. Giulia and Thekla team up for a big boot. Giulia's team attacks Maika in a coordinated attack. Maika retaliates, lifting Thekla up and throwing her backwards. Shuri delivers a series of soccer ball kicks to Thekla. Himeka hits Thekla with a corner knee attack. Shuri and Maika follow up with corner attacks, locking her arms and legs from three directions. However, Giulia's team breaks up the pin. Thekla dodges Maika's lariat and delivers a hurricanrana and a big boot. MIRAI slips past Maika and delivers a shoulder tackle. Shuri slams Maika onto Himeka one after the other. MIRAI delivers a reverse splash to all three from the corner. MIRAI tries to lift Maika up, but Maika counters. After an elbow exchange between Maika and MIRAI, Maika delivers a powerslam. MIRAI tries to do a brainbuster but Maika resists and throws her forcefully. Himeka delivers a knee attack and a backflip to MIRAI from behind. MIRAI retaliates and they exchange shoulder tackles. Himeka gains the upper hand but MIRAI puts her in a headlock. However, Himeka sends her flying with a shoulder tackle. Then MIRAI sends Himeka flying with a shoulder tackle of her own. As MIRAI charges, Himeka delivers a big boot, and Giulia uses MIRAI as a springboard to deliver a dropkick to Himeka followed by a DDT. Himeka retaliates, and Giulia applies an STF. Himeka attempts a back drop, but Giulia counters with a dropkick. Himeka delivers a back drop followed by a lariat. Shuri hits Giulia with a dropkick, a corner knee attack, a front neck chancery, and a stretch muffler. Shuri blocks Giulia's strikes, but Giulia's elbow hits her face. Shuri hits Giulia with a soccer ball kick, but only gets a two count. Shuri delivers a series of middle kicks. Giulia catches them and hands them to the referee, who kicks her up. Giulia climbs to the corner, but Shuri lifts her up and carries her to the center of the ring. Giulia escapes and jumps on Shuri, who applies a modified Manji Gatame. Shuri slams her backwards, and15minutes have passed. Maika and Himeka deliver a sandwich lariat, and Shuri applies a standing guillotine. In the ensuing brawl, Giulia's team works together to send Maika out of the ring. MIRAI hits Shuri with a lariat, sending her out of the ring. Giulia hits Shuri with a DDT outside the ring. Back in the ring, Giulia delivered a missile kick. Shuri countered, and Giulia hit a Falcon Arrow. Shuri attempted a Glorious Driver but Giulia reversed it and took her back, but Giulia rolled her up. Giulia climbed to the corner but Maika cut her off. Thekla also climbed up and Maikaboth ofthem at once. Himeka joined in and slammed them down. Shuri hit MIRAI with a high kick, and MIRAI was knocked down by a lariat. One minute remaining. Giulia charged at Shuri but was slammed with a German suplex. Shuri attempted a knee attack, but Giulia reversed the cover. Giulia attempted a back drop, but Shuri kicked out. Time ran out, and the match ended in a time-limit draw. After the match, Shuri and Giulia were aware of each other and left the ring parallel to each other.
Julia's comment
"Today's match is a DDM intern showdown,26th. I have so much I want to say, Shuri. You're my precious older sister and tag team partner who has always supported me, and we talked about so many things at Arikaba, and I've heard so much about you wanting to win the red belt. I feel like I've been closer to you than anyone else since I came to Stardom, and you've always been the closest to me. So I think we know each other inside and out...but there's one thing I don't understand. What exactly is the Shuri world? That's the only thing I just can't figure out. It would be boring to let this mysterious Shuri world run wild. I'm going to take that belt from you, Shuri. I have to move on to the next world too. I'm really26th, so until then, Arrivederci, see you later."
Himeka's comment
"This match was actually scheduled for the Osaka tournament the other day, but it was canceled due to my poor health, so I was really looking forward to it. Nice to meet you, MIRAI and Tekla. DDM really has so much talent gathered together, and I was reminded once again in the ring that DDM is truly invincible."
Comment from Juri
"I have a title match scheduled against Giulia at Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 26th , with this belt on the line. Today will be the first preliminary match since the match was decided. I drew with Giulia in a double title match in Osaka (at the end of 2020 ). I've always wanted to settle things with Giulia. We were teammates in DDM, we walked together in Arikaba, and I became champion against Giulia, and on the second day, I'll face Mayu Iwatani. These are two people I absolutely must beat. I will defeat these two, create a legend over two days at Ryogoku Kokugikan, paint the world red, and become the absolute champion."
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match (30-minute time limit, one match) | ||
| <Champion group> |
12 minutes 28 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Hazuki | Eel and Sayaka | |
| ○Koguma | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
*The 22nd champions, Koguma and Hazuki, successfully defended their title for the second time
The Goddesses of Stardom title match will see STARS' Hazuki & Koguma (FWC) challenged by COSMIC ANGELS' Shirakawa Mina & Unagi Sayaka. Hazuki's team won the title from Syuri & Giulia at Korakuen Hall on January 9th. Riding the momentum of their tag team league victory, both wrestlers secured their first belts since their return.29thin Nagoya, they successfully defended their title for the first time against DDM's Maika & Himeka. And now theythe twomembers of COSMIC ANGELS. This will be Shirakawa and Unagi's second challenge. Last time, on14thin Shinjuku last year, they challenged Maika & Himeka but suffered a crushing defeat. However, both have grown tremendously on the Stardom mat since then. They have reached a point where it would not be surprising if they win the belts. For that reason, a fierce battle where it is unclear who will win can be expected.
The ring rang with Koguma and Unagi as the starting wrestlers. Unagi knocked the reserve Hazuki out of the ring, allowing Shirakawa to attack Koguma, and Kozuen joined forces. Unagi slammed Koguma with a body slam. Shirakawa delivered a dropkick and a hanging ceiling to Koguma from behind, and Unagi ran between the ropes and kicked him from behind. Unagi landed a series of elbows on Koguma, standing defiantly and taunting him, "Come on, Koguma!" Unagi then applied a camel clutch and a guillotine drop to Koguma. Koguma stopped the charge and delivered a dropkick. Hazuki hit Unagi with a running elbow and a codebreaker. Hazuki retaliated and applied a face lock to Unagi. Shirakawa quickly broke it up, but Hazuki delivered a dropkick to both of them and then a face wash to Unagi. Unagi hit Hazuki in the face with a big boot, and Hazuki retaliated with another big boot in a back-and-forth exchange. Unagi delivers a heel drop followed by a guillotine choke. Hazuki charges at Unagi with a skewer. Hazuki is thrown onto the apron but lands a DDT and a swan dive missile kick. Unagi slams him down with a swing neckbreaker, leaving both men down. Shirakawa and Koguma exchange elbows. Shirakawa hits a neckbreaker as Koguma charges. Koguma counters and Shirakawa prepares for a body slam. Koguma counters and they grapple for the back. Shirakawa uses the ropes to deliver a DDT. Koguma counters and Shirakawa attempts a diving elbow attack, but Koguma dodges and Hazuki interferes, hitting Shirakawa with an elbow. Unagi slams Shirakawa to the mat and Shirakawa hits Koguma with a rolling elbow. Shirakawa hits Koguma with a diving elbow attack. Koguma counters and Kozuen joins in. They combine a big fist hold and a neckbreaker, but end up hitting each other. However, Shirakawa cornered Koguma and delivered a rolling elbow, then a DDT over the top rope. But Hazuki made the save.10minutes had passed. Hazuki threw Shirakawa onto the eel on the apron and then a tope suicida to the outside. Koguma followed up with a missile kick to Shirakawa. Shirakawa charged forward but Koguma hit a DDT. Koguma helped Shirakawa up and went for a German suplex. Shirakawa countered and rolled him up. Koguma also rolled him up but only got a two count. Koguma threw a German suplex but it was broken up. Hazuki grabbed Shirakawa and lifted him up, then he and Koguma performed a combined neckbreaker. Hazuki dropped Shirakawa vertically, and Koguma delivered a diving body press. The three count was called, and Koguma had pinned Shirakawa.
Hazuki: "The FWC has successfully defended its title for the second time! I want to defend it even more from now on, so would it be alright if I had a title defense match at Ryogoku!? Is there anyone who would like to challenge me?"
Peaches appear
Momo: "Hey, hey, hey, Hazuki. Your fake crazy tag team and your reign as champions will only last a little while longer. I, Black Peach, will bring in my best partner and take that Goddess title from you, so look forward to it."
Little Bear: "Hey, rotten peach. Can you do the bear pose?"
Momo delivers a high kick to Koguma
Hazuki grabbed Momo's hair
Hazuki: "Don't mess with me! Try and take it if you can! Bring a partner with you. I don't know what kind of partner Watanabe Momo will bring, but we will definitely defend the FWC title, so please look forward to it!"
Hazuki & Koguma's comments
Hazuki: "I successfully defended my title for the second time. Well, I thought Unagi and Shirakawa wouldn't give me too much trouble, but they've both challenged for various belts and have only lost so far, so even though they had momentum, it hadn't really materialized, so they really pushed me to the limit."
Koguma: "It was both expected and unexpected. But the most unexpected thing was the rotten peach."
Hazuki: "When I said I wanted to have a title defense match at Ryogoku, someone unexpectedly stepped forward."
Koguma: "I don't know who my partner is."
Hazuki: "I don't know, but Watanabe Momo, who said she'd take on anyone and even wanted to challenge for the red belt, is a Goddess?"
Little Bear: "Don't you have something you want to tell us?"
Hazuki: "Well, I'll let them say what they want to say in the ring, when they're going head-to-head."
Koguma: "I'll repay you for that high kick."
Hazuki: "I want to thoroughly teach Watanabe Momo and her partner just how crazy we are."
—But Momo didn't do the bear pose
Will you still accept the challenge?
Little bear: "That's right."
Hazuki: "But even if they don't do it when they're told to in the ring, you know, when the Oedo Tai members are doing the bear pose, there are actually some who do it a little bit on the side."
Little bear: "Yes, yes"
Hazuki: "I think everyone actually wants to do it."
Koguma: "Everyone loves the bear pose, I'm sure they'll do it in the match. I got hit with a high kick, so I'm looking forward to that."
Hazuki: "I'll make sure to retaliate with a bear pose and a strong defense."
--Should we have them do the bear pose in both countries?
Koguma: "Yes, I'll make you do it! If you don't, I'll force you."
Hazuki: "That would be more humiliating, wouldn't it?"
Little Bear: "I'm going to humiliate you."
--The May 5th Fukuoka International Center has been announced
Koguma: "I'm so happy. Finally. This is my first time in Fukuoka since Hakata Star Lane."
Hazuki: "I see. There were occasional events in Fukuoka, like once a year, but there were no big matches held there."
Koguma: "I'm definitely taking Goddess with me."
Hazuki: "I want to take it with me and defend it properly."
Koguma: "I'll definitely do it. I'm looking forward to it."
Hazuki: "There are quite a few more wrestlers from Fukuoka joining Stardom now. Hazuki, Koguma, Maika. And Sakurai Mai is another one with a connection to Fukuoka."
Little Bear: "I'm looking forward to a lot of things."
Hazuki: "We, FWWC, will liven up Fukuoka as well."
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Challenger> |
17 minutes 3 seconds |
<Champion> |
| AZM | Starlight Kid | |
*Starlight Kid, the 21st champion, failed in his 6th title defense. AZM becomes the 22nd champion
Starlight Kid and AZM face off for the High Speed Championship. Kid finally achieved his long-held dream of winning the belt on August 29th last yearinShiodome, and on his eighth attempt, he finally claimed the coveted High Speed Championship. A champion unlike any other, who has poured his resentment into the belt, he has successfully defended it five times so far. And now, he faces his rival since his debut, AZM. The two will face each other for the High Speed Championship for the first time since October 3rd last year inYokohama, but this time the roles are reversed. Kid, who has absolute confidence in this match, has demanded that the main event of this tournament be decided by fan vote, raising questions about the status of title matches. Although he narrowly missed out on the main event spot, depending on the performance of the match, it could lead to a promotion to the main event in the future. AZM surely feels the same way about wanting to be in the main event. Great expectations are placed on this all-out High Speed match.
As soon as the gong sounded, both men charged forward and exchanged covers. AZM ran up the corner after some rope work. After a staring contest, AZM grabbed Kid's mask. Kid shook him off and AZM taunted him, saying, "Come on." They exchanged elbows, with AZM and Kid landing a series of blows. AZM anticipated Kid's charge and dodged him with a dropkick. AZM followed up with an arm whip and locked in an arm lock. Kid escaped, and AZM slammed him into the corner. Kid turned around and dropped kicked AZM from below, shouting, "Don't mess with me!" They then flew outside the ring and continued fighting on the ramp. Kid slammed AZM with an arm whip, followed by a soccer ball kick from behind, and then a quebrada. Kid brought AZM back into the ring and hit him with a fisherman suplex. AZM countered, and Kid went to the corner. AZM noticed and landed an elbow, leaving Kid hanging in mid-air. AZM delivers a high kick to Kid as he gets up, then suspends him in mid-air again and hits him with a Marine Spike. AZM runs up the corner and performs a plancha over the ring post. Then, as predicted, he delivers a diving foot stomp. Kid kicks out, and AZM goes for a Mystica-style armlock followed by an armbar. Kid rolls him up, but it's only a two count. AZM helps Kid up, crosses his legs, and goes for a back hold. Kid tries to counter, but AZM lands a kick. AZM delivers another diving foot stomp. Kid dodges and delivers an arm whip to AZM on the corner. AZM crosses his legs and delivers a modified German suplex. Kid attempts a dropkick, but is countered with a high kick. Kid counters AZM's brainbuster attempt with a DDT. Both men are down.10minutes have passed. Kid rolls up AZM as he tries to help him up. Neither man gives way in the exchange of roll-up attempts. Kid crushes AZM's attempt at a Magistral, but it's only a two count. Kid hits a swing neckbreaker followed by a spinning diving body press. AZM kicks out, and Kid signals his finish and goes for the Black Tiger Divine Punishment. AZM counters, but Kid reverses and goes for the cover. AZM kicks out of the Black Tiger Divine Punishment again. Kid dashes towards AZM. AZM dodges and rolls him up for a two count. Kid puts AZM on the corner and goes for the Eternal Foe. AZM resists, and Kid slaps him, causing Kid to scream as he goes for the Eternal Foe. However, AZM counters with an armbar. Kid desperately escapes. AZM clutches his back in agony. Kid pulls him up, takes his back, and goes for a Star Suplex. AZM counters and rolls him up repeatedly. Fifteen minutes have passed, and AZM jumps and grabs Kid's arm. Kid escapes, but AZM hits him with a high kick. AZM lands another high kick. AZM screams and attempts a Canadian Destroyer, but Kid counters. AZM helps Kid up. After an exchange of roll-up attempts, AZM goes for a submission. He tightens the hold on struggling Kid, who taps out. AZM wins, and the High Speed Championship changes hands.
AZM: "I've got the belt! I'm back where I belong after a year. I'm the champion here at Ryogoku Kokugikan, ready to welcome any challenger. Anyone can come at me. Kid, let's fight again."
Kid, holding a pink mask, instructed AZM to put it on him as he had always done, but AZM refused. AZM raised his fist, and Kid reluctantly returned the fist. Then, as if bidding farewell, he firmly touched the belt
AZM's comment
"It's been a long and tough time. I definitely want to face my greatest rival, Kid, again. Next time, I'll be the champion at Ryogoku Kokugikan. The first time I won the Future belt, the belt helped me grow. Now it's my turn to help this belt grow. Please look forward to it."
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
21 minutes 55 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Natsu-poo | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the second time
Queen's Quest's Saya Kamitani and Donna del Mondo's Natsupoi will face off in a singles match for the Wonder of Stardom Championship. Kamitani defeated her mentor Tam Nakano at Ryogoku on December 29th last year to win her first singles championship , becoming the white belt champion. She successfully defended her title against Unagi Sayaka, and this will be her second title defense. Natsupoi challenged Starlight Kid for the High Speed Championship in the main event at Korakuen Hall on February 1st, ending in a 30- minute draw. Now she's challenging Kamitani for the white belt. If she wins, she will become a double champion, holding both the Artist of Stardom Championship, which she defended just two days ago at Korakuen Hall, and the white belt. The winner will definitely advance to Ryogoku on March 26th and 27th as the white belt champion . After the match, will it be Kamitani or Natsupoi who holds the white belt?
The match begins with a stare-down. After feeling each other out, they get into a hand-to-hand grapple and test their strength. Kamitani gets on top of Natsupoi's bridge. Natsupoi takes Kamitani's back, but Kamitani counters. They both run and stand up with headsprings. They dodge each other's slaps, and Natsupoi hits a neckbreaker. Kamitani quickly gets up and hits a dropkick, kicking Kamitani in the stomach. Kamitani applies a sleeper hold on the ground. Natsupoi escapes and writhes in pain outside the ring. Kamitani chases after him and slams him into the apron. Kamitani stands firm and takes a series of elbows from Natsupoi. Natsupoi charges, but Kamitani counters with a dropkick, sending him outside the ring. Just as Natsupoi is about to jump for a swan dive, Natsupoi cuts him off, and they grapple on the apron. Natsupoi hits a German suplex on the apron. Natsupoi does a plancha to the outside, then brings him back into the ring and hits him with a low dropkick to the face. They exchanged elbows on the top rope, with Kamitani getting into position for a superplex fisherman suplex. Natsupoi resisted and landed a series of elbows, then a foot stomp to Kamitani's back and got behind her. Kamitani resisted her German suplex attempt, and Natsupoi got behind her again and went for a German suplex. However, Kamitani landed successfully. Both were down, but Kamitani was the first to get up and kicked Natsupoi out of the ring with a double kick, then followed up with a swan dive plancha.Bothwere down outside the ring. Kamitani helped Natsupoi up and they exchanged elbows.19count and continued to exchange elbows in the ring.15minutes had passed. Kamitani threw a spinning kick, and Natsupoi countered with a savate kick. Kamitani landed a knee kick and then a missile kick. Natsupoi retaliated, and Kamitani hit a Northern Lights suplex. Kamitani was countered and slapped Natsupoi, screaming, and climbed to the corner, but Natsupoi got behind her and threw her. She then hit a German suplex, but it was only for a two count. Natsupoi attempts a Fairial Gift, but Kamiya counters. Natsupoi takes Kamiya's back with a cross armlock. Kamiya resists, but Natsupoi forcefully slams her down and goes for a series of roll-ups. Kamiya counters, takes Natsupoi's back, and rolls her up. When Kamiya counters, Natsupoi forcefully delivers a German suplex.20minutes have passed. Natsupoi kicks her up and gets ready for a Star Crusher. Natsupoi counters and rolls her up. Kamiya counters with a double kick, Natsupoi goes for a German suplex and a cross armlock, but Kamiya reverses the position and gets ready for a cross armlock herself, then slams Natsupoi to the mat, but only gets a two count. Kamiya slams Natsupoi with a Star Crusher and goes for a Phoenix Splash. The referee counts to three, and Kamiya successfully defends her title.
Kamiya: "Natsupoi-chan...thank you."
Natsupoi: "Saya Kamitani, Natsupoi is much more persistent than you think."
Kamiya: "I already know that..."
Kamiya extends her hand for a handshake, but Natsupoi dodges it. Kamiya then extends her fist, and Natsupoi matches it. Natsupoi can't help but smile. They both bow to each other
Kamiya: "I successfully defended the Wonder of Stardom belt! I said today that if I defended it, there were two opponents I wanted to challenge. I'm going to reveal those two here today... oh, no, no. I'm going to challenge them! First, Utami Hayashishita. Second, Tam Nakano. I want to fight these two at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Come on up there!"
Nakano and Utami enter the ring
Utami: "Kamiya, first of all, congratulations on defending your title."
Kamiya: "Thank you!"
Utami: "Kamitani, you always say such outrageous things. You want to have a match with me. I've challenged for the white belt before, but I wasn't lucky enough to win it. So if the champion has chosen me as a challenger this time, I'd be happy to take on the challenge. And then I'll take this belt."
Nakano: "Kamiya, thank you for taking such good care of the white belt. This white belt was like an extension of myself to me. Is it really okay that I'm getting a chance to reclaim it so soon? It'll be me, Nakano Tam, smiling on the second day at Ryogoku Kokugikan!"
Kamiya: "Thank you for agreeing! Hayashishita Utami and Nakano Tam, we will definitely defend the title at Ryogoku Kokugikan and make this white belt even more valuable, a shining belt that no one can reach. So, I will be closing out today's event! The one who shines the brightest in this Stardom ring is me, the Phoenix!"
Natsupoi's comment
"Saya Kamitani, I couldn't get the white belt this time, but as I told Saya Kamitani, Natsupoi is incredibly persistent. I think you know this, but today I felt so strongly that I wanted to take the white belt from Saya Kamitani, no, from Saya, that it was making my stomach churn. I made a pinky promise with KAIRI, and although I couldn't fulfill my declaration to take the belt today, I think there are many other things contained in this pinky promise. I will definitely wear the white belt. I won't give up. This is just the beginning for Saya. Bye-bye."
Comment from Kamitani
"I was able to successfully defend the Wonder of Stardom belt for the second time. Natsupoi, thank you so much for giving it your all. I got to know you better because of this white belt, and I really enjoyed the match, and I sincerely want to continue this. And Aore Nagaoka. The main event of this big match. Seven years ago (tears), I risked my life auditioning to become an idol at this venue. I was rejected and broke down in tears, feeling frustrated, but you can change your future with your own hands even if it's a painful past. I think I was able to prove that today. I would be honored if this can give even a little courage or hope to someone. And for the two consecutive matches at Ryogoku Kokugikan, I have been assigned to face Utami Hayashishita and Tam Nakano. They are two of the four giants that I absolutely want to defeat, and I consider them my greatest test. But if I can defeat these two, I think this white, brilliant belt will shine even brighter and brighter. This phoenix will defend it with all her might. Watch me."