"CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2022 Opening Round"
April 3rd (Sun) Tachikawa Stage Garden (Attendance: 928)
Match Results
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Eel and Sayaka |
6 minutes 27 seconds |
Hinan |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
1 minute 59 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Maika |
4 minutes 37 seconds |
Hannan |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI |
8 minutes 20 seconds |
Shirakawa Mina |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
5 minutes 48 seconds |
Mukogo Peach |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Natsu-poo |
5 minutes 54 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita |
at 10 minutes and 00 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kamiya Saya |
6 minutes 34 seconds, |
Maika |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
5 minutes 31 seconds: |
Lady C |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
4 minutes 46 seconds |
Rinan |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Cogma |
4 minutes 33 seconds |
It's Fukigen★ |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
6 minutes 2 seconds |
Ryue Summer |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Hazuki |
5 minutes 32 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Julia |
8 minutes 54 seconds, |
Tecra |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| AZM |
3 minutes 4 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Juri |
9 minutes 48 seconds |
Magnificent Ami |
Match Details Report
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Eel and Sayaka |
6 minutes 27 seconds |
Hinan |
a record-breaking31participants, has begun. Matches10-minutesingle-fall bouts (except for the final, which is an unlimited-timesingle-fall bout), and the over-the-top-rope rule is in effect. In the event of a draw due to time limit or other reasons, both wrestlers are disqualified. This year's tournament kicks off with Unagi Sayakavs.Hinami. Hinami had been absent due to high school entrance exams, and this is her first match in eight months since August of last year, and she has immediately entered the tournament. She has already declared her challenge for her sister Hanami's Future of Stardom Championship, and her match against former champion Unagi will be a highly anticipated bout as it will also serve as a predictor for the championship match. Former champion Unagi will be assessing Hinami's return.
Unagi extends her hand for a handshake, but Hinami is suspicious. Hinami extends her hand first, and Unagi accepts. Then Hinami throws her and slams her down with her hip. Unagi is thrown into the corner and dodges a charge. Unagi goes to the apron but gets her foot stepped on. Hinami attempts a dropkick, but Unagi dodges it and delivers a guillotine choke. Unagi lands a series of elbows, but Hinami lands a dropkick and a reverse Boston crab. Unagi escapes, and Hinami stomps on her back repeatedly. Hinami lands a dropkick to the back, but it's only a two count. Hinami charges, and Unagi hits a face crusher. Hinami tries to go for a big fuhen hold, but Unagi resists and hits a backbreaker. Hinami tries to lift Unagi up, but Unagi resists. Hinami lands a series of elbows, but Unagi hits a spinebuster. Hinami counters, and Unagi goes for a big fuhen hold. Five minutes have passed. Hinami rolled up and threw Hinami over her shoulder. She dodged Unagi's kick and applied a Gedo Clutch. Unagi countered at the last moment and delivered a big boot. She slammed Hinami forward but Hinami managed to counter again. Unagi shouted "Here I go!" and broke through the castle gate, slamming Hinami onto the mat for the three count
Comments about eels
"I've made it through the first round of the Cinderella Tournament! I thought it would be an easy win, but is this really my comeback match? As someone who used to be a champion, I'm looking forward to seeing those sisters compete for the future title, and I managed to get a solid 3. I'm going to win the tournament and become Cinderella Kabuki!"
Hinami's comment
"I'm really tired, and Unagi Sayaka is incredibly strong. I realized she's someone who used to hold the Future belt. But I'll get stronger from this, take the Future belt, and the next time I fight Unagi, I want to win."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
1 minute 59 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
COSMIC ANGELS' Tsukiyama Wakana faces off against Oedo Tai's Kashima Saki. Tsukiyama remains winless since her debut. She'll be hoping to defeat Kashima here and gain momentum, but Kashima, armed with her ability to roll up her opponents at any time and from anywhere, will try to thwart Tsukiyama's ambitions. This will be another tough challenge for Tsukiyama..
Kashima offers a clean handshake. Tsukiyama swat his hand away and stomps on it. Tsukiyama takes Kashima out of the ring and brings him back in. He throws him into the ropes and hits him with a body slam before going for the cover. He throws him into the corner and hits him with a running elbow. He then lands a missile kick. Kashima counters Tsukiyama's attempt to jump on him and makes a comeback. The referee counts to three and Kashima wins
Kashima's comments
"Today, I thought I'd have some fun with Tsukiyama-chan. She was really into it at the press conference, so I thought I'd ask for a handshake and have a good time, but then she suddenly slapped me right here. It hurt. But maybe she's changed a little. But if she doesn't change any more, there probably won't be a next time. See ya."
Tsukiyama's comment
Tsukiyama: "Was it a three? I watched Kashima Saki's match so intently today, thinking I would definitely win, and I was extra careful... I don't know why. No, I'll definitely win next time, I'll definitely win, I'll definitely win, so just you wait and see!"
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Maika |
4 minutes 37 seconds |
Hannan |
The first round match is between Maika and Hanan. Hanan is the current Future of Stardom Champion, while Maika, the Artist of Stardom Champion, is a former champion. The current champion is taking on the former champion, but Hanan has a dream of winning the Artist of Stardom title along with her sister, so she will be fighting with that in mind. Maika made it to the finals last year, and Hanan wants to climb the ladder of Cinderella with the Future belt as well. It promises to be a first round match to watch
As Hana offered a handshake and Maika accepted, Hana immediately went for a dropkick followed by an armbar as soon as the bell rang. Maika tried to reverse, but Hana locked in an armlock. She landed a dropkick to Maika's right arm, then followed up with an elbow and attempted a body slam. Maika resisted, got behind Hana, and applied a sleeper hold. Hana quickly escaped, dodged Hana's charge, and landed a dropkick on the top rope. Hana tried to drop her with a series of stomps, but Maika hung on and went for an armbar. She went for another dropkick, but Maika dodged and stomped to Hana's stomach. Hana went outside the ring, but when she returned, Maika slammed her with a brainbuster. Hana kicked out, and Maika declared she was going for the finish. She attempted a Flame Drop, but Hana countered with an armbar. Maika escaped, and Hana prepared for a Famouser and a back drop. Maika countered with a lariat and a Sazanka. Hana kicked out, and Maika declared she was going for the finish and attempted a Flame Drop. Hana rolled her up for a two count. As Hanan charged, Maika hit a lariat and then a Michi-Dora. Hanan couldn't counter, and Maika secured the pinfall. Maika will face Saya Kamitani in the second round later that day
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI |
8 minutes 20 seconds |
Shirakawa Mina |
Although they came to Stardom at different times, both Shirakawa Mina and MIRAI came to Stardom after working in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling. They even teamed up as Minato Mirai in the past. These two will clash in the Cinderella Tournament. It looks like it will be a personal battle that transcends the COSMIC ANGELS vs. Donna del Mondo format
MIRAI delivers a shoulder tackle after some rope work. Shirakawa anticipates the second one and creates distance outside the ring. When MIRAI chases after him, Shirakawa attacks him outside the ring, slamming his forehead into the apron and then into the ring post. Shirakawa delivers a neckbreaker to MIRAI as he tries to return to the ring. Shirakawa waits in the center of the ring while MIRAI writhes in pain outside. When MIRAIthe 16count, Shirakawa throws him into the ropes, but MIRAI falls to the ground. Shirakawa delivers a flurry of elbows to his back. MIRAI delivers a shoulder tackle, and Shirakawa lands an elbow. MIRAI lands a series of elbows and stomps. Five minutes have passed. MIRAI delivers a dropkick and slams Shirakawa forward. Shirakawa kicks out, and MIRAI tries to lift him up, but Shirakawa dodges and delivers a reverse DDT, a rolling elbow, and then a DDT on the corner. When MIRAI responded, Shirakawa signaled the finish. MIRAI endured and delivered an elbow, and Shirakawa responded with a back blow. Shirakawa charged forward, but MIRAI hit a lariat. MIRAI got behind Shirakawa and slammed him down forcefully, but it was only a two count. MIRAI went for the Miramare Shock, but Shirakawa came out onto the apron and got ready for a brainbuster. Shirakawa kicked up from the apron, and MIRAI hit a lariat. Shirakawa fell, and MIRAI won with an over-the-top takedown.
MIRAI's comment
"I won the first round of the Cinderella Tournament against Shirakawa Mina. Well, it's the first step towards winning on my first appearance. A win is a win, but I still have a lot of special feelings towards Shirakawa Mina. It was the old Shirakawa Mina who made me do what I did at the press conference, and it was the current Shirakawa Mina who made me hit her with a lariat at the end of today's match. And at one point, our right hands were connected, and I'm sure it was Shirakawa Mina who made that happen. I don't know if it was the current Shirakawa Mina or the old Shirakawa Mina, but from the press conference to the match, it was all Shirakawa Mina in the end, and it was Shirakawa Mina who drove this match, so I feel really frustrated about that. But I won today, I overcame the limits of my doubts and beat Shirakawa Mina, so I think today I can continue to face Shirakawa Mina on opposite sides and fight to the limit without any more doubts. I won the first round, so now it's the second round. I don't know who will advance, but I want to overcome my own limits, win, advance, and win the championship with all my heart."
Shirakawa's comment
"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! Not my body. It hurts here (my chest), it hurts here, my heart hurts, MIRAI. It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, but it doesn't feel good at all. Just because you won today doesn't mean it's over. Wait, you said earlier that this would free you up and you could move forward without hesitation? Well, then you should tear up and throw away the letter I reattached in the ring. That's the kind of thing I'm talking about, MIRAI. I'm not letting it end here."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
5 minutes 48 seconds |
Mukogo Peach |
The STARS showdown between Mayu Iwatani and Momo Kogo. Kogo, who joined STARDOM and became part of the STARS faction, will face off against STARDOM icon Iwatani in their first one-on-one match as fellow stablemate. It's a matchup only possible in the Cinderella Tournament, but will Iwatani get off to a good start in her quest for her third championship in six years, or will first-time participant Kogo cause an upset?
When Kogo extends his hand for a handshake, Iwatani reluctantly pulls it back. Kogo then grips Iwatani's hand, and the handshake is completed. As soon as the gong sounds, Kogo attacks and rolls Iwatani up for a pin. Kogo sends Iwatani to the apron, but Iwatani stomps on him through the apron. Iwatani lands a soccer ball kick and a camel clutch. She releases it and hits a reverse chop, taunting Kogo to fight back. Iwatani throws Kogo into the corner and charges, but Kogo dodges and lands a dropkick followed by a 619. Iwatani kicks out, and Kogo attempts a fisherman suplex, but Iwatani charges, and Kogo dodges and sends him to the apron. Kogo tries to kick him down, but Iwatani gets back up. Kogo lands a swan dive missile kick, but only gets a two count. Kogo charges in the corner, but Iwatani dodges and lands a dropkick. Iwatani climbs to the corner, and Kogo charges at her. Iwatani slaps her and lands a missile kick. When Kogo retaliated, Iwatani announced her finish and went for a Dragon. Kogo countered but only got a two count. Kogo hit a Hurricanrana, but Iwatani countered with a thrust kick. Iwatani attempted a diving body press, but Kogo's shoulder rose. Five minutes had passed. Iwatani aimed and hit a thrust kick. She declared the finish and slammed Kogo down with a Dragon. Iwatani advanced to the second round
Iwatani's comment
"Yes, I've made it through the first round! I thought I'd easily beat Komomo from STARS, but she's pretty good! Komomo is amazing. This match made me realize once again how strong each member of STARS is. The winner is me, Iwatani Mayu. This is my third championship, and2022will be Iwatani Mayu's year. Check it out!"
Comments from Kogo
"(Collapsing to the ground) This is how it is from now on... I lost, but I had a singles match against Mayu Iwatani! I went all out. The result was terrible, but I was so happy. However, I lost in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. Next year, I will definitely get my revenge. Thank you."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Natsu-poo |
5 minutes 54 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
High-speed stars Natsupoi and Starlight Kid clash in the first round. Their 30- minute draw for the High-Speed Championship at Korakuen Hall is still fresh in our memories, but the tournament matches are 10- minute single falls. If the match ends in a draw due to time limit, both will be disqualified. Will Natsupoi or Kid settle the score and advance to the second round?
As soon as the gong sounded, Kid attacked. He sent Natsupoi outside the ring, climbed onto the second corner instead of the top, and delivered a plancha. Back in the ring, Kid declared he was going for the finish and attempted a moonsault press. Natsupoi dodged it and delivered a dropkick. Natsupoi stopped Kid's charge and delivered a throwaway German suplex before rolling him up. Kid kicked out, and they exchanged slaps and elbows. Kid delivered a dropkick, and Natsupoi responded with a slap and a German suplex. Kid kicked out, and Natsupoi declared he was going for the finish and delivered a Fairial Gift. Kid dodged it and delivered a swing neckbreaker. Natsupoi kicked out, and Kid declared he was going for the finish and delivered a moonsault press. Kid kicked out, pulled Natsupoi up, and attempted a Black Tiger Divine Punishment. Natsupoi countered and delivered a series of Magistral cranes. Kid cleared it and delivered a double knee to his back. He put Natsupoi on the corner and attempted an Eternal Foe. Natsupoi kicked him away, sending him crashing onto the apron. Kid delivers a slap from below, and Natsupoi dodges a Deadly Drive with a cartwheel on the top rope. In a struggle on the apron, Natsupoi lands a back kick. When Kid dodges an attempt at a German Suplex, Natsupoi lands a dropkick. Kid grabs the ropes and gets a dropkick. Kid dodges and lands a foot stomp, then gets up on the apron and attempts a Black Tiger Divine Punishment, but Natsupoi drops Kid off. Kid's OTR gives Natsupoi the victory
Natsupoi's comment
"I won the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, the main event for me, against Kicchan! If I win here, I have no choice but to wear a dress! Maybe Unagi next? I said something like Cinderella Unagi, but the absolute heroine is Natsupoi. I'm going to send that mob character Unagi-chan to hell. Poi poi!"
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita |
at 10 minutes and 00 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
Utami HayashishitaandTam Nakano.26thand27th, but were defeated. Hayashishita is the former red belt champion, and Nakano is the former white belt champion. However, neither has made it to the finals of the Cinderella Tournament, and for some reason, they seem to have no luck in it. How will this year's Cinderella Tournament prove to be a difficult one for them?
Nakano demanded, "Hey, you're Hayashishita, bring out Nakano Utami!" UtamiPPV. Nakano attacked, saying "Don't mess with me," but Utami lifted her up. Nakano dodged but was sent flying by a shoulder tackle. Then Utami struck a pose like Nakano Utami. Utami delivered an elbow followed by a series of stomps. Utami delivered a body slam with a long hang time and a dropkick from behind. Nakano countered, and Utami charged. Nakano dodged and delivered a dropkick, then a cartwheel double knee drop. Utami countered, and Nakano waited in the corner and delivered a dragon sleeper in the corner. Utami fell onto the apron and picked up Nakano. However, Nakano resisted and ended up in a tarantula position. Nakano charged, and Utami pulled the ropes. Both were on the apron, and Nakano grabbed Utami's leg. Nakano blocked Utami's elbow and delivered a high kick. Five minutes had passed. Utami delivers a lariat, but Nakano somehow manages to stay up and return to the ring. Both are down in the ring. Nakano charges forward, but Utami dodges and delivers a lariat. Nakano gets up and delivers a German suplex. Utami retaliates with a German suplex of her own. Utami tries for another one, but Nakano resists and reaches for the ropes. Utami dashes forward, but Nakano gets behind her. Utami counters with a backflip. Utami helps Nakano up and forcefully slams her down with a German suplex. Three minutes remaining. Utami pulls Nakano up and gets into a shoulder throw position, but Nakano counters with a Tiger Driver and Tiger Suplex. Utami kicks out, and Nakano pulls her up and gets into a Brainbuster position. Utami resists, but Nakano lifts her up. Utami resists, and Nakano delivers a thrust kick, but Utami catches Nakano's Violet Shooting and slams her down. One minute remaining, both are down. Utami is the first to get up and helps Nakano up. In Argentina, he lifted his opponent up, spun him around, and slammed him forward. Nakano countered, and time ran out.
Comment from Utami
"I was hoping to beat Nakano Tam, win the Cinderella competition, and buy Nakano Utami a dress, but damn it, this year it's all Nakano Tam's fault, so I couldn't give Nakano Utami a dress as a present. I'm so sorry, Nakano Utami. I'll definitely get you a dress next time, so I'm sorry!"
Nakano's comment
"Who the hell is Nakano Utami?! Hayashishita, I want to settle things properly and definitively with you once again. And while we're at it, Nakano Utami is the cutest in the universe, so I'll fight you too!"
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kamiya Saya |
6 minutes 34 seconds, |
Maika |
Saya Kamitani, who successfully defended her Wonder of Stardom Championship in two consecutive matches at Ryogoku , is the reigning champion and enters the tournament as a seeded player. In the second round, she will face the winner of the match between Maika and Hanan. Kamitani wants to get off to a good start in her quest for a second consecutive championship. As the reigning champion of the white belt, she cannot afford to lose.
Maika, having defeated Hananthe secondround, facing Kamiya in a rematch of last year's final. Maika pushed Kamiya into the ropes and delivered a lariat, which Kamiya dodged, but Maika countered with a shoulder tackle. Maika threw Kamiya into the corner, but Kamiya dodged and delivered a Frankensteiner. Maika quickly escaped a head scissors and they faced each other. Maika delivered a lariat, Kamiya responded with a double kick and a knee kick, and they dodged each other's lariats. Maika sent Kamiya to the apron. Kamiya performed a swan dive plancha. Kamiya twisted Kamiya's right arm and delivered a series of elbows and an armbreaker. Kamiya attacked Maika's right arm and also delivered a dropkick. Maika retaliated, catching Kamiya's charge and throwing her backwards. Kamiya delivered a double kick followed by a knee kick. As Kamitani climbed onto the corner, Maika followed, shouting "Don't mess with me!" and prepared for a superplex. Kamitani resisted and dropped her onto the apron. Kamitani charged forward and attempted a dropkick, but Maika grabbed the ropes to resist. Kamitani tried to kick her down, but Maika got into position for a brainbuster to the outside. Kamitani grappled with Maika, and both were on the apron. As Maika tried to lift her up, Kamitani delivered a dropkick. Kamitani tried to drop her, but Maika grabbed the ropes and wouldn't let go. Five minutes had passed. Maika kicked upwards from below, and both exchanged elbows. Maika successfully slammed her onto the apron with a brainbuster. Maika charged forward, but Kamitani countered with a double kick and attempted a Frankensteiner, but Maika caught her. Kamitani grabbed the ropes to resist, but Maika dropped her, resulting in a double OTR ruling and both being disqualified.
Maika: "Kamiya, I was planning to win this Cinderella Tournament this year, but you really don't like me. That arrogant attitude of yours really pisses me off. I've got a good idea. You have a white belt, right? Let's fight for that white belt. I'll take everything from you. How about May 5th, at my hometown, Fukuoka International Center?"
Kamiya: "Maika, I've been waiting forever! Well, we missed out on a second consecutive victory, but I'll make you shed tears of frustration here in our hometown of Fukuoka. Right, Maika?"
Maika's comment
"Kamiya, that guy, damn it. Wherever I go, he's always there. He's really getting in my way. He always gets everything, even the singles belt, before I can get it. But that will all end at the Fukuoka International Center. I'll show everyone in Fukuoka, everyone across the country, no, everyone in the world that I'm better than him."
Comment from Kamitani
"In the second round of the Cinderella Tournament, both of us were disqualified. I was aiming for my second consecutive victory, so this is an incredibly disappointing result, but Maika and Shiro have challenged me. I've been waiting and waiting and waiting. You've finally challenged me. But you know what, Maika, it's you who will be shedding tears of frustration in our hometown of Fukuoka. I will definitely defend this belt. Right, Maika?"
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
5 minutes 31 seconds: |
Lady C |
Lady C and Mai Sakurai, who had a fierce tag team battle at "NEW BLOOD1" in Shinagawa on March 11th , will face each other in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. Their tag team match ended in a time-limit draw, so they'll be looking to settle the score here and advance to the second round. Both are also aiming for the Future of Stardom Championship, and the outcome of their Cinderella Tournament performance is likely to have some impact on future title contention.
They grabbed each other's hair, and Sakurai cornered Lady and stomped on her face. Sakurai dodged Lady's big boot and applied a dragon sleeper, then after a struggle for back control, Lady applied a cobra twist. Sakurai escaped to the ropes, but Lady tightened the hold and broke the hold, then delivered a big boot and a knee drop. Lady declared she was going for the finish and went for a chokeslam. Sakurai resisted, but Lady slammed him down with a Kawazu Otoshi and declared the finish again. With Lady's back, Sakurai applied a bulldog headlock and an elbow drop. Lady clasped her hands behind her back, waiting for Sakurai's big boot. Lady gained the upper hand in the exchange of big boots. She stood up and delivered a big boot, and Sakurai fought back. Five minutes had passed. Sakurai stopped Lady's charge and rolled her up for the three count
Sakurai's comment
"First of all, I won my first-round match in the Cinderella Tournament against Lady C. Lady C, you're not very good at finishing off opponents. You're only focused on your boots and you're leaving yourself wide open, you idiot. So, I'd like to continue this momentum and win my second-round match as well, and I hope to make a big splash in the Cinderella Tournament, so please cheer me on."
Lady C's comment
"Hey, let's settle this with boots next time! I'm definitely going to win next time."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
4 minutes 46 seconds |
Rinan |
Saya Iida, whose Cinderella Tournament press conference last year was cut short by her withdrawal11th, and will also be entered into the Cinderella Tournament. Her opponent will be Rina of the Oedo Tai. As she will become a high school student this April, this is a situation that will motivate her. She challenged her older sister Hanan at Ryogoku but was unable to capture the Future Championship, and with Hina also returning to the ring at this event, this match will be all the more significant in terms of a fresh start for both of them. It will be a battle to mark a new beginning for both of them.
Rinami withstands Iida's reverse chop. Rinami applies a Manji hold and delivers a dropkick. Iida counters, and Rinami taunts, "Is that all a gorilla can do?" Iida delivers a running elbow attack followed by a shoulder tackle. Rinami counters, and Iida heads to the corner, but Rinami drops her and they exchange elbows on the apron. Rinami gets behind Iida and pulls her down, but Rinami grabs her leg from outside the ring. Iida holds on and gets back up. Iida rolls her up, but Rinami counters, and Iida gets on top for the three count
Iida's comment
"I won the first round! I want you to check carefully, but is my hair still growing...? A few strands have fallen out and it hurts... but I managed to shut up that tomboy from the Oedo Tai by rolling her up with these muscle-powered Iidabashi! I'll win the second round and become the champion, with these muscles by my side!"
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Cogma |
4 minutes 33 seconds |
It's Fukigen★ |
Stars' Koguma and Oedo Tai's Fukigen desu★ will face off. Given their styles, a fast-paced battle is inevitable. A thrilling exchange of attacks and defenses can be expected, where a moment of carelessness could be fatal. This is Koguma's first entry in seven years, since he was the runner-up in2015.WillKogumaor Fukigen advance to the second round?
Fukigen pretends to lock hands but stomps on Koguma's foot. Fukigen gains the advantage in the foot-stomping exchange. The match becomes rope work and Fukigen strikes a smoking pose. Koguma warns him to stop smoking and pretends to put a cigarette in his mouth, but falls over. He takes advantage of this and rolls up Fukigen. Fukigen counters and strikes a bear pose. Koguma also strikes a bear pose. Facing each other, Fukigen shoves and charges. Koguma dodges several times and Fukigen makes the referee strike a pose. Koguma then charges at Fukigen and goes for the cover. Fukigen counters and Koguma goes to the corner. Fukigen drops him and walks the ropes. He makes Koguma walk the ropes as well, kicks him up and charges. Koguma rolls him up but Fukigen retaliates. After an exchange of roll-ups, Koguma finally gets the three count
Comment from Koguma
"I won against the player who was in a bad mood. They were strong in many ways, but it was fun to challenge them for the first time, and I was able to win decisively. I'll do my best in the second round as well."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
6 minutes 2 seconds |
Ryue Summer |
Himeka of Donna del Mondo and Ruika of Oedo Taifirstround of the Cinderella Tournament. A clash of power against power is expected, but Himeka will have to be wary of interference from Oedo Tai. In any case, the winner will gain momentum.
In a series of shoulder tackles, Ryuka prevails. Outside the ring, Ryuka slams Himeka into the ring post. Back in the ring, Ryuka delivers slaps and stomps. Himeka resists Ryuka's attempt at a fisherman suplex, but Ryuka punches her in the stomach. Himeka sends Ryuka flying with a shoulder tackle and charges forward, but her second pulls her leg back to interfere. After an exchange of elbows, Ryuka lands a complete shot and a senton. She also lands a fisherman suplex, but Himeka kicks out. Ryuka climbs to the corner and hits Himeka with a box and a crossbody attack. Himeka counters a neck hanging, but Ryuka rolls her up. Ryuka declares she's going to finish with a lariat and heads to the corner for a freezer bomb. Himeka catches up and delivers a powerbomb. Ryuka kicks out, and Himeka lands a lariat. The referee counts to three, and Himeka defeats Ryuka
Himeka's comment
"Cinderella Tournament Round 1, Ryuka, I'm happy you keep saying you like me. But you can't win if you only focus on the person you like. I was looking forward to fighting Akari. Akari, if you keep looking away, I'll do it to you, so be prepared."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Hazuki |
5 minutes 32 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
３・12Mitsuki Amasaki, who made her debut against Utami Hayashishita at "NEW BLOOD1" in Shinagawa, has entered the Cinderella Tournament. She has already secured her first victory in her third match, but has yet to achieve a victory on her own. A win here would, of course, be her first singles victory, but her opponent is Hazuki, so a tough fight is inevitable. Hazuki, who has also watched Amasaki's training, participated in the first tournament and is now returning after a three-year hiatus. Having lost the Goddess of Stardom Championship and also losing to Momo Watanabe in a singles match, this is a chance for her to make a fresh start and come back stronger
Amasaki launched a surprise attack with four consecutive dropkicks, but Hazuki retaliated with a face wash. Hazuki attempted a body slam followed by a senton, but it was dodged. Amasaki continued with a series of dropkicks, then a cartwheel elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Hazuki climbed to the corner and Amasaki attempted a dropkick and an OTR, but Hazuki resisted and applied a face lock. Amasaki escaped and dodged a big boot, then hit a DDT and went for a pin, but it was only a two count. Amasaki went for a double armlock, but when Hazuki resisted, she applied a kneebar. Hazuki escaped and Amasaki put her right leg on the ropes and hit a dropkick. Amasaki continued with more hits and went for the double armlock again. She slammed Hazuki with a piledriver, but it was only a two count. Amasaki landed a series of elbows, but Hazuki countered with a double kick and a DDT. She declared she was going for the finish and lifted Amasaki up, but Amasaki bridged and rolled her up. Hazuki went for a crossface and brought her to the center. Amasaki tried to escape, but Hazuki applied another submission hold. Tensaki gave up, and Hazuki advanced to the second round
Hazuki's comment
"Mitsuki Amasaki just made her debut recently. Wow, her concentrated attack was more effective than I expected. My neck hurts. But I've never had a pro wrestling career where I'd lose so easily.2022, I'm going to become a Cinderella and do all sorts of things I want to do. But before that, there's the second round. AZM vs. Momo. I'm sorry to AZM, but I want Momo to win so that I can crush her."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Julia |
8 minutes 54 seconds, |
Tecra |
Giulia and Thekla of Donna del Mondo will face each other in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. With Shuri having left and a new unit being formed, DDM will need even greater unity. This will lead to their first-ever singles match against each other. In January of this year, Giulia brought MIRAI and Thekla with her. Thekla, in particular, has been living with Giulia since her rookie days. Giulia is aiming for her first victory in two years, while Thekla, as the SWA World Champion, is aiming for a victory in her first appearance. Who will win?
Both wrestlers shook hands firmly as the bell rang. They tentatively grappled and went to the ground. Giulia grabbed Thekla's arm and took her to the ground, but Thekla countered. Giulia attempted a body scissors, but Thekla escaped and applied a neck lock. Giulia tightened her grip on Thekla's arm, but Thekla countered with a headlock. Giulia faked throwing Thekla into the ropes and then went to the ground with a headlock. Thekla went for a neck lock and then to the ground, but Giulia reversed it and applied a submission. Thekla escaped, and Giulia attacked her left arm. Thekla dodged Giulia's throw into the corner and delivered a running elbow. Giulia lifted Thekla onto the corner and applied a neck lock. Giulia slammed Thekla onto the mat and applied a face lock. Thekla countered with afourleglock. Giulia reversed it, and five minutes had passed. Thekla returned to normal, but Giulia reached the ropes for a rope escape. Thekla delivered a series of brainbusters. Giulia retaliated with a brainbuster of her own. Thekla delivered a back kick followed by a thrust kick. Giulia countered, and Thekla assumed a double arm lock position. Giulia countered with an elbow and a dropkick. Thekla countered with a spear and jumped into a modified Manji-gatame (figure-four leglock). Three minutes remaining. Thekla applied a submission hold on the ground, but Giulia's feet reached the ropes. Thekla attempted a buzzsaw kick, but Giulia kicked out. Thekla went for the Poison Spider, but Giulia hit a back drop. Giulia landed a knee to the front, but it was only a two count. Giulia went for the Glorious Driver, but Thekla bridged. Giulia dodged and grabbed Thekla's arm. Giulia hit a Glorious Driver. Thekla reversed, but Giulia reversed and pinned her for the three count.
Julia's comment
"In the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, my opponent was Thekla, and I won. It was actually my first singles match against Thekla, but I felt like I was able to do the kind of wrestling I wanted to do with her, and I feel really good right now. I feel absolutely amazing. How about you, Thekla? Thank you, thank you. We also have the Goddesses tournament, so today we were kind of testing each other's strength, or something like that. Giulia will win the tournament again. There's something I want to achieve. That's all. Arrivederci. See you later."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| AZM |
3 minutes 4 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
AZM of Queen's Quest and Momo Watanabe, who betrayed Queen's Quest and defected to Oedo Tai, are set for a grudge match, taking place in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. In their previous encounter, AZM was forced to withdraw after being kicked in the face by Momo, so a chaotic match is inevitable. At the same time, as it's an official tournament match, the outcome must be decided within a short time limit. They'll want to avoid a double disqualification at all costs…
Momo suddenly charges forward with a wrench, but AZM dodges and sweeps her leg. Momo immediately lands a middle kick, but AZM counters with a tricky roll-up. She then attempts a corner attack, but Momo lands a corner dropkick, hangs her in the air in the corner, and tries to kick her in the face. AZM dodges by getting up using her abdominal muscles, then applies a hurricanrana and locks in an arm lock. Momo lands a high kick followed by a brutal B-driver, sending her to the outside where Oedo Tai and Queen's Quest grapple. Momo charges forward with a weapon hidden in her shoe. AZM dodges a knee attack and attempts a roll-up, but Momo evades and lands a knee attack to her back. She then attempts a kick with the weapon, but AZM dodges it at the last moment and rolls her up for the three count
AZM's comment
"I pinned Momoko Watanabe with a clean AZM Sushi for a three count. She brought out a wrench right from the start... That's good, that's good, there's no end to it now. You're the one who's going to be sent to hell."
Momo's comment
"That's crazy, isn't that referee out of his mind? I gave him a good send-off! I was just about to break his nose again. It's ridiculous. But even if I don't win the Cinderella Tournament, I still have Goddess in my possession. My value won't diminish because of this. Just watch closely. Damn it, you've got to be kidding me!"
Julia and Thekla appear
Julia: "Momo-chan, Momo-chan, what happened? Did you lose? Why are you carrying a wrench like that?"
Momo: "What is it?"!?」
Giulia: "We came here to challenge for the belts. Tekla and I will take them on."
Kid: "You came to tell us directly? We're waiting for ambitious challengers. Do you think it's fun to declare your challenge backstage?"
Julia: "Just so you know, we're the queen of underground wrestling and beautiful madness. Black designer?"
Kid: "It's Black Desire! Go home, go home!"
Julia: "We're Black Desire, you idiot!"
Momo: "I'll accept the challenge, so go home, you idiot!"
Julia and Tekla left the field
Kid: "Who are those guys? Black Desire is our tag team name."
Momo: "Are you out of your mind?! You're an idiot!"
Kid: "Beautiful madness? Underground wrestling? Well, I said we were looking for a challenger with a strong desire, so that's fine, isn't it? I thought Giulia might pull some kind of trick, so I don't think this will be a normal title match. This is a title match to the death."
| ◆Tournament Round 1: 10-minute single match | ||
| Juri |
9 minutes 48 seconds |
Magnificent Ami |
Originally, Shuri, the reigning champion of the red belt, was entered as a seeded player. However, her strongest bodyguard, Ami Miura, now known as Sorei Ami, requested a match, resulting in Shurivs.Sorei taking place in the first round of the tournament. This is a headlining match between two stablemates, even though their unit names are still unknown. Sorei has long been highly anticipatedDecember. This match may offer a glimpse into her potential. Will this match reveal the direction of the new unit?
"Please!" Sorei said, extending her hand for a handshake, which Shuri accepted, and the main event began. After a lock-up, Shuri took Sorei's back and took the match to the ground. From the mount position, Shuri went for an armbar. After a struggle for the back, Sorei went for the cover, but Shuri kicked out immediately. Sorei raised her hand in a taunt. Shuri responded with a test of strength in a four-point stance. Shuri applied a head scissors. They moved into rope work, and Sorei delivered a shoulder tackle. Shuri took an interval and returned to the ring, delivering a back cracker and a soccer ball kick. Shuri went for an armbar, but Sorei escaped. Sorei delivered a corner body attack, a shoulder tackle, and a reverse chop. Shuri took the hits and retaliated with a standing elbow. Shuri delivered a dropkick, a corner knee, and a front neck chancery. Sorei escaped, and Shuri delivered a knee, then climbed to the corner, where Sorei stood up and delivered a deadly drive. Shuri kicked out, and Sorei applied a reverse Boston crab. Three minutes remaining. Sorei performs an airplane spin. When Shuri counters, Sorei hits a knee followed by a neck lock, then a DDT on the top rope. Sorei counters again and delivers a series of shoulder tackles. She then applies an Argentine backbreaker and slams Shuri forward. When Shuri counters, Sorei hits a powerslam. Shuri hits a complete shot, with one minute remaining. Sorei counters Shuri's knee attack, but Shuri hits a high kick followed by an armlock. Shuri locks the arm and performs a modified Suzaku. Sorei gives up, and Shuri advances to the second round
Shuri: "Ami Sorei, congratulations on your Stardom debut and your return! You're an incredibly powerful wrestler, and I think you'll shine brighter and brighter in our unit together. I have high expectations for you. And, we've decided on the name of our unit! It's calledGod'sEye. We aim to be a unit that doesn't set limits for itself, but surpasses its limits!"
MIRAI makes its appearance
MIRAI: "Shuri, your match just now was amazing. It was incredible... After watching that match, I thought I'd like to do something together with you too (takes off DDM hoodie)."
Akari: "MIRAI, so you're saying you're determined to do this together, right?"
MIRAI: "Yes, I also want to go beyond my limits. Please let me join Akari's unit!"
Akari: "I'm so happy, thank you! Please continue!"
They exchanged hugs and handshakes
MIRAI: "Please."
Akari: "I'm going to put my heart and soul into it and become stronger!"
MIRAI also shook hands with the magnificent
Akari: "MIRAI, Sorei Ami, and I will be starting a new unit as a trio! Don't lose to yourself, surpass your limits, God's Eye! Lock on to the world of Akari! Salamapo! Thank you very much."
Comment from Juri
Shuri: "For the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, Sorei Ami stepped up to take on the challenge, and we had the opportunity to compete in the first round. Congratulations on your return! She's incredibly powerful, and from now on, Iwantto teach Ami and MIRAI, who has joined us, all of my experience so far, and together we'll aim to become the strongest unit and climb higher and higher."
Sorei: "First of all, thank you Shuri for being my opponent in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament and for my comeback match. I'm so glad that I was able to finish my comeback match safely today and leave the ring on my own two feet. And after fighting against Shuri, I'm truly happy to be able to work together with her again. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Akari: "Please."
MIRAI: "Watching that match, I was really impressed. I want to push beyond my limits too. I need to train myself even more."
Akari: "We are a three-member unit called God's Eye. We will go beyond our limits, push those limits higher and higher, and become the best unit we can be. Don't miss us!"
Julia and the other members of DDM enter
Julia: (To MIRAI) What are you doing, sneaking off without permission?!?」
MIRAI's face contorts as she faces Julia, and tears begin to fall. Julia wipes away her tears. God's Eye leaves, and the DDM members follow. Sakurai and MIRAI are the last ones left, facing each other
MIRAI: "We grew up in different places, and now... (tears)"
When MIRAI extended her hand for a handshake, Sakurai reciprocated (tears)