"CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2022"
April 17th (Sun) Korakuen Hall (Attendance: 1151)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Tecra |
5 minutes 35 seconds |
Lady C |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
8 minutes 22 seconds |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| ○Hazuki | Shirakawa Mina | |
| Hannan | Nakano Tam | |
| ◆10-person tag team match, 15-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Amasaki Mitsuyu |
11 minutes 18 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ○Hinami | Starlight Kid | |
| Kamiya Saya | It's Fukigen★ | |
| Utami Hayashishita | Ryue Summer | |
| AZM | Rinnan● | |
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
5 minutes 53 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Natsu-poo |
4 minutes 45 seconds |
Eel and Sayaka |
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Cogma |
7 minutes 38 seconds |
Julia |
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
17 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka |
| Juri | Maika | |
| ◆Tournament Quarterfinals: 10-minute single fall match | ||
| Cogma |
4 minutes 52 seconds, |
Iida Saya |
| ◆Tournament Quarterfinals: 10-minute single fall match | ||
| MIRAI |
6 minutes 47 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Tecra |
5 minutes 35 seconds |
Lady C |
Queen's Quest's Lady C and Donna del Mondo's Thekla clash in the opening match. Lady C takes on the SWA World Champion
After some tentative probing, Lady raises her hand high in provocation. Thekla doesn't respond and punches her in the stomach. She grabs his arm and applies an armbreaker. She follows up with a running elbow smash and a big boot. When Lady kicks out, Thekla takes aim and charges forward. But Lady reverses. Still, Thekla catches Lady and applies a tarantula and a face crusher. Lady delivers a series of reverse chops and throws him into the ropes. Thekla goes to the apron and applies an armbreaker and a big boot. Lady catches him and pulls his leg. Thekla grabs the ropes but is slammed onto the mat. Lady swings Thekla around with a giant swing. When Thekla kicks out, Lady goes for a chokeslam. Thekla counters with a buzzsaw kick. Lady dodges and lands a big boot counter. Lady declares she's going for the finish and delivers a chokeslam. But Thekla lifts her shoulder. Lady takes his back but Thekla grapples and applies a neck lock. When Lady escapes, Thekla charges forward. Lady dodges, but Thekla rolls her up for a pin. The three count is called and Thekla defeats Lady
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
8 minutes 22 seconds |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| ○Hazuki | Shirakawa Mina | |
| Hannan | Nakano Tam | |
COSMIC ANGELS' team of Tam Nakano, Mina Shirakawa, and Waka Tsukiyama will face off against STARS' team of Hazuki, Hana, and Momo Kogo in a six-person tag team match. The interaction between former Actwres girl'Z members Tsukiyama and Kogo will be key to the match. Can Tsukiyama, who is still winless, finally achieve her long-awaited first victory?
Kogo volunteers and appeals to Kozuen. "Today I've come to recruit you fairly and squarely, Shirakawa-san!" Shirakawa steps forward and the match begins. "Don't you think we were a really good team at Ryogoku? Won't you come back to STARS?" Kogo extends his hand for a handshake. Shirakawa starts to say, "You're just going to do the Delicious pose..." when Kogo makes the Delicious pose and attacks. Shirakawa shouts, "Liar!" and delivers a flying cross chop. Kozuen joins in with a series of submissions. Kogo kicks out of Shirakawa's cover. Nakano body slams Kogo. Kogo kicks out and throws an elbow, but Nakano stands his ground. Kogo drops a dropkick at Nakano's charge. Hanan follows with a dropkick and a hip throw. Shirakawa comes out and throws him down, hitting Nakano with a Northern Lights suplex. He attempts a body slam, but Nakano resists and delivers a dropkick. Tsukiyama teams up with Nakano, and Shirakawa joins in for a series of dropkicks. Tsukiyama attempts a missile kick on Hanan but is taken down by an outer leg sweep. Hazuki hits a Codebreaker and a face wash. Nakano and Shirakawa come to Tsukiyama's aid and hit him with a body press, but Hazuki kicks out. Tsukiyama crosses his arms and slams him down but only gets a two count. Hazuki hits Kogo's 619 followed by a double kick and declares he's going for the finish, but Tsukiyama rolls him up. Kozuen throws Stars into the corner but Hanan and Kogo hit him with a body attack. Hazuki hits a double kick followed by a diving senton, but Tsukiyama manages to lift his shoulder at the last moment. Hazuki then hits a Falcon Arrow, but Tsukiyama can't kick out and gets the three count
| ◆10-person tag team match, 15-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Amasaki Mitsuyu |
11 minutes 18 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ○Hinami | Starlight Kid | |
| Kamiya Saya | It's Fukigen★ | |
| Utami Hayashishita | Ryue Summer | |
| AZM | Rinnan● | |
Queen's Quest, consisting of Saya Kamitani, Utami Hayashishita, AZM, Hinami, and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki, will face off against Oedo Tai, consisting of Momo Watanabe, Starlight Kid, Ruanka, Rina, and Fukigen Desu★,10-person tag team match. Queen's Quest will be joined by the returning Hinami and rookie Amasaki. The long-awaited showdown between the twin sisters Hinami and Rina is also something to watch out for.
The Oedo Tai team attacks and the match begins. In the ring, Fukigen stomps on Amasaki. Amasaki tries rope work but Fukigen doesn't respond. Amasaki lands a dropkick anda secondbut her leg is pulled from outside the ring. The Oedo Tai team grabs Amasaki and attacks her together, but QQ breaks up the pin. Momo covers Amasaki but only gets a two count. Momo calls Amasaki a shitty rookie and kicks her around. The crowd roars as Momo delivers a middle kick. Kid stomps on Amasaki's throat. Kid charges forward but Kamitani breaks up the pin and Amasaki lands a DDT. AZM tags in but Fukigen immediately breaks up the pin. However, AZM grabs Rina's hand and arm whips both Fukigen and Rina together. Kid breaks up the pin and stomps on AZM's left hand. AZM counters Kid's attempt at a fisherman suplex with a brainbuster. Kid kicks out and joins Momo in a joint move. Oedo Tai slams AZM into the mat at a high angle. Kid follows with a standing moonsault. Ryuka delivers a shoulder tackle to AZM. Utami hits Ryuka with a dropkick and a corner elbow. Momo breaks up the pin and Ryuka hits a senton. Utami and Kamitani team up to attack Ryuka. Ryuka retaliates and Utami charges in. However, Ryuka hits a lariat. Utami and Ryuka's lariats clash. Hinami and Rinami exchange elbows. Rinami lands a slap but QQ comes in to support Hinami with a corner attack. Hinami attempts a hip throw but Rinami counters. Hinami charges in but Rinami dodges and Oedo Tai delivers a series of corner attacks. Ryuka hits a complete shot followed by a diving double knee drop from Rinami. Rina goes for a Gory Bomb, but Hinami counters and slams her onto the mat. Hinami tries a Gedo Clutch, but Kid breaks it up. In the ensuing brawl, Kamitani sends Ruanka out of the ring with a Frankensteiner and then does a swan dive plancha. QQ hits Rina with a dropkick, and Hinami signals her finish, but Rina counters with a high kick from Momo, and Rina rolls her up. Rina helps Hinami up and charges, but Tensaki intervenes with a double arm piledriver, and Hinami lifts her up and slams her down. Rina can't kick out and Hinami gets the pinfall victory.
AZM: "The Queen's Quest members are all here! So, it's about time we decided on a leader for Queen's Quest, right? How about having AZM-senpai, who's a senior member, be the leader?"
Lady: "Hold on a second! If we're going to summarize, wouldn't Lady C, a former teacher, be the most suitable person to be the homeroom teacher?"!?」
Hinami: "Wait, wait. I won today, right?! So please let me participate too."
Utami: "Wait a minute. If we're talking about being the leader, then it has to be Utami Hayashishita, the winner of the Women's Pro Wrestling Awards."!?」
Kamiya: "No, no, no, no, that's that, that's that, that's that, how about I, the white belt champion and the phoenix of Stardom, be the leader!? That's right, it's the Queen's Quest General Election!"
AZM: "OKOKOK. OK, a general election. Well, how about we decide the leader at the next Korakuen Hall event next month!? Look forward to seeing who will become the leader of the new Queen's Quest! Thank you!"
Queen's Quest comments
Hinami: "Yes, it's been a while since we teamed up with QQ, and we won right away. I was a little nervous at first, but since we won, I think QQ is probably the strongest right now."
AZM: "Hina-chan, you'll definitely challenge for the Future belt, right? Has the date been decided yet?"
Hinami: "Yes."
AZM: "I think I'm in top form for that. And here's the thing, the new leader of Queen's Quest will be decided next month in May, and of course I will be the leader."
Utami: "No, I'm Utami Hayashishita, the recipient of this Women's Pro Wrestling Award."
Kamiya: "No, no, no, no, no, surely it should be the champion of the white belt, the Phoenix, Saya Kamiya."
AZM: "Next month, in May, we'll decide who the leader will be. Please look forward to it."
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
5 minutes 53 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
Saya Iida of STARS defeated Rina of Oedo Tai, and Mai Sakurai of Donna del Mondo defeated Lady C of Queen's Quest tothe secondround. This will be the first singles match between Iida and Sakurai. How Sakurai manages to overcome Iida's power will likely be the deciding factor in the match.
After an exchange of kicks, Iida applies a headlock. Iida sends Sakurai flying with a shoulder tackle and delivers a series of elbows to the back of the head. When Sakurai kicks out, Iida applies a sleeper hold. Sakurai hits a stunner, followed by a corner big boot, a dropkick, and an STF. When Iida escapes, Sakurai hits a big boot and a diving elbow drop. Iida delivers a series of chops. Sakurai counters with a big boot. Sakurai withstands Iida's barrage and knocks him down with a big boot. However, Iida counters with a jumping chop. Sakurai counters with a big boot and a standing guillotine. Sakurai slams Iida with a body slam and heads to the corner. Iida breaks up and delivers a deadly drive and a series of lariats. When Sakurai kicks out, Iida prepares for a brainbuster to finish the match. Sakurai withstands it and delivers a slap. Iida stops his charge, drives Sakurai to the corner, and delivers a lariat. Iida delivers an Iida Rock from the corner. Iida secured the pinfall and the referee counted to three, giving him the victory
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Natsu-poo |
4 minutes 45 seconds |
Eel and Sayaka |
Natsupoi of Donna del Mondothe firstround, and Unagi Sayaka of COSMIC ANGELS won Hinami's comeback match to advance to the second round. This will be the first singles match between Natsupoi and Unagi since September 4th last year in Shinjuku. That match ended in a double count-out, so this match is in a sense a decisive battle. Furthermore, it has been decided that the two will face each other for the Artist of Stardom Championship on April 23rdinKobe, so this match is also a preliminary bout. In the title match where Mai Himepoi's V7 is at stake, Cozuen, who holds the record for most V7 title defenses, will challenge her. As such, it will be a battle in which various intentions intersect. If the result is the same as last time, both will be eliminated from the tournament...
The referee checks Unagi's rubber band. When Unagi extends his hand for a handshake, Natsupoi discovers the rubber band hidden in his arm and pulls it. They pull on each other from both sides, and when Natsupoi lets go, the referee is left in the middle of the ring, looking like he's been snapped with a rubber band. As the match starts, Unagi takes the lead with a face crusher and a series of guillotine chokes. Natsupoi tries to retaliate, but Unagi keeps pinning him down. Natsupoi rolls him up and delivers a dropkick. Natsupoi throws Unagi into the corner, but Unagi sends him to the apron. As Natsupoi is about to fall, Unagi delivers a codebreaker over the apron. Natsupoi grabs Unagi's leg from the apron. Unagi pulls with the rubber band he had hidden, sending Natsupoi's head against the top rope. Natsupoi counters Unagi's attempt at a big fuhen hold with a neckbreaker and a low dropkick. Natsupoi climbs onto the corner but Unagi catches up and slams her forward from a Canadian suplex. Natsupoi kicks out and Unagi hits a heel drop, then climbs onto the corner and attempts a Mad Splash, but Natsupoi manages to break it up by raising her knees. Natsupoi charges forward and hits a back kick and a backlash. Unagi counters and rolls her up for a pin. Natsupoi throws her with a German suplex and a thrust kick. Unagi kicks out and Natsupoi hits a Fairy Strain (cross-arm German suplex). The referee counts to three and Natsupoi wins. Natsupoi advances to the semifinals
Natsupoi's comment
"Yes, I've secured a spot in the top four of the Cinderella Tournament. Well, I thought Una would use some sneaky tactics in this fight, and I don't know what kind of strategy she has in mind, but Murayama got a lot of points and in the end I won, so it serves her right! I also have the Artist battle coming up, so I'll make sure to defend my Artist title from Kozuen and I'll definitely become the heroine! Yay!"
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Cogma |
7 minutes 38 seconds |
Julia |
Giulia, who defeated her ally Thekla in a showdown, and Koguma, who beat Oedo Tai's Fukigen desu★, will clash in the second round. The two faced each other in a 5★STAR GP official match at Korakuen Hall on August 13 last year, where Giulia won with a plancha to the outside. She also delivered a plancha to the outside for the first time in a while in the Goddesses of Stardom Championship match in Osaka on April 10. Will Giulia defeat Koguma again and advance? Or will Koguma get her revenge and advance to the quarterfinals, which will be held on the same day?
As the gong sounds, Koguma approaches in a bear pose. Giulia briefly makes a butt-scratching pose and attacks. However, Koguma escapes to the outside and taunts Giulia, "Come down." Giulia chases after her, but Koguma runs away. She quickly returns and rolls Giulia up for a dropkick. Koguma stomps on Giulia's back, and Giulia retaliates with an elbow. Koguma pulls on the ropes, but Giulia stops and makes a safe pose. Giulia stomps on Koguma's face and applies a neckbreaker followed by an STF. However, Koguma immediately reaches the ropes. Koguma delivers a series of elbows and charges, and Giulia pulls on the ropes, but Koguma returns to the center. Koguma deliberately climbs onto the ropes and invites Giulia, "Come on." Giulia also climbs up and they face each other on the ropes. They slowly move forward and exchange elbows. They both fall but land on the apron. Koguma tries to kick her off, but Giulia recovers and delivers a dropkick and a missile kick. Koguma countered, and Giulia attempted a back drop, but Koguma reversed it. Giulia reversed it again, and had the referee hold Koguma's leg while she kicked it up. Koguma rolled her up, but Giulia kicked out. Koguma went for a German suplex, but Giulia countered and went for a Glorious, which Koguma countered again for a DDT. Giulia attempted a Falcon Arrow, but Koguma reversed the cover. Neither wrestler gave in to the exchange of roll-up attempts. Giulia threw a knee, but Koguma caught it. Giulia jumped in and applied a Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). Three minutes remaining. Koguma escaped and went to the ropes. She dropped Giulia onto the apron and kicked her, causing Giulia to fall, and Koguma won by going over the top rope
| ◆Tournament Round 2: 10-minute single match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
17 seconds |
Iwatani Mayu |
This is a rivalry match between Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima. Their first singles match since the 5 ★STAR GP official match at Korakuen Hall on September 20th last year . Iwatani of STARS won her match against her stablemate Momo Kogo, while Kashima of Oedo Tai easily defeated Wakana Tsukiyama of COSMIC ANGELS to reach this day. The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals against MIRAI later that day. A draw would automatically place MIRAI in the semifinals…
Kashima extends her hand for a handshake, saying, "Please!" Iwatani spreads her arms and backs away. But Kashima continues to extend her hand. When Iwatani hesitantly extends her hand, Kashima pulls it back and attacks, but Iwatani lands a thrust kick. The gong sounds and Kashima makes a comeback. She spins around and rolls Iwatani up for the three count
Kashima's comments
"17seconds! 17seconds. Next up, the quarterfinals? 17seconds, that feels great! I'm going to beat MIRAI after this and definitely make it to the semifinals."
Iwatani's comment
"Um, what happened? What happened?"
--A miraculous comeback occurred
"We need to make a comeback and get one more chance..."
--I countered once, but he spun me around and then pulled off another comeback to getthe threecount.
"I didn't sweat at all today, and if anything, the time it took to get in15times longer (laughs)."
—Wouldn't it have taken more effort to throw it into the audience?
"Oh, yes, that's right. What is it? I thought there was something going on between me and Saki Kashima, but I never imagined that this year's Cinderella would end like this. I'm kind of confused right now. We played a match, we did play a match, didn't we?"
—I hesitated about whether or not to shake hands…
"Yeah, that's right. It's kind of like a psychological battle, I don't know. I just don't know (laughs)."
—But that method isn't new
"Yes. Well, I didn't expect this year's Cinderella story to end so quickly. I'm sorry about that."
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka |
| Juri | Maika | |
Shuri and Sorei Ami, who have formed the God's Eye tag team, will face Donna del Mondo's former Goddesses of Stardom champions, Maika and Himeka.April 10th, Shuri and Himeka faced each other in the Cinderella Tournament, but both were disqualified after a draw. However,29thin Ota Ward, this match will serve as a preview for champion Shuri and challenger Himeka. Also in Osaka, Himeka expressed her feelings towards God's Eye, saying, "I'm angry at Shuri for welcoming Sorei Ami." This tag team match is shaping up to be a dangerous one.
As Shuri and Himeka glared at each other, Sorei stopped Shuri and volunteered to start the match. The match began with Sorei and Himeka. In a test of strength in a lock-up, Himeka pushed Sorei back. Himeka lightly tapped Sorei's head to break the hold. As they locked up again, Sorei immediately pushed Himeka into the ropes. In the third lock-up, Himeka went for Sorei's arm. Sorei got it back and Himeka went for a headlock. Sorei went for a head scissors but Himeka escaped. Shuri and Maika faced off. The match went to the ground and Shuri went for an armbar. Maika escaped immediately. Maika went for a headlock, but Shuri threw her into the ropes and used the ropes. Maika sent Shuri flying with a shoulder tackle, then she and Himeka delivered a double shoulder tackle and a double brainbuster. Himeka delivered a corner knee attack followed by a shoulder tackle. As Shuri retaliates, Himeka lifts her up. Shuri stops her and applies a Manji-gatame (figure-four leglock). Sorei supports Shuri with an Argentine backbreaker on Maika. Shuri delivers a running knee attack followed by a front neck chancery drop. Himeka takes Sorei's shoulder tackle and stands up. They clash shoulders, and Sorei gains the upper hand. Sorei goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Himeka counters. Maika hits Sorei with a running lariat. Sorei delivers a double chop and lifts Maika up for a Kamikaze. When Maika reverses it, Sorei applies a reverse Boston crab. However, Maika escapes to the ropes. Sorei goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Maika blocks it and delivers a powerslam. Sorei delivers a fireman's carry and drops Maika to the side. Maika reverses it and Sorei hits a brainbuster. Sorei reverses it again, dodges Maika's lariat and slams her forward. Maika reverses it and shouts, "Don't mess with me!" and hits a lariat. Himeka and Shuri exchange moves. Shuri lands a knee strike, but Himeka counters with a lariat. Shuri dodges a second and applies an Achilles lock. When Himeka escapes, Shuri lands a knee strike to her face. Shuri climbs to the corner, but Himeka grabs her and performs a backflip. Himeka applies a reverse figure-four leglock. Shuri escapes but lands a knee attack to her back. Shuri counters, and Himeka goes for an Argentine backbreaker. Sorei breaks up the hold and teams up with Shuri. Sorei delivers a shoulder tackle, then lifts Shuri up and performs a body press. Three minutes remaining. Shuri puts Himeka in a scorpion deathlock, but Maika successfully breaks it up. Shuri corners Himeka, but she dodges. Maika and Himeka team up for an attack. Himeka lands a knee strike, but Shuri clears it. After an exchange of elbows, Himeka lands a powerful blow. Shuri retaliates with a series of knee strikes and soccer ball kicks. Himeka caught Shuri's kick and dodged the high kick, then delivered a back drop and a lariat. One minute remaining. Himeka attempted an Argentine back drop followed by a JP Coaster, but Sorei made a timely stop. Himeka went for a powerbomb, but Shuri dodged it and Sorei delivered a shoulder tackle. Shuri put Sorei on the ropes and delivered a DDT. Just as Sorei went for the cover, the time limit expired and the match ended in a draw
Shuri: "On April29th, I have a title match scheduled with Himeka for this red belt. I will definitely defend it! Everyone, God's Eye has just started, but we want to be at the center of Stardom. And during Golden Week,firstandsecondstrongest bodyguards! Here they are."
Small waves are projected onto the screen
Konami: "Hello, Stardom fans. I'm Konami, the strongest bodyguard. The only place I belong is God's Eye, the unit created by Syuri. I'll be participating for a limited time during Golden Week. Never end!"
Just then, Kid and Watanabe Momo rush in
Kid: "Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey! Akari!"
Akari: "Yes, yes, yes, yes, what is it, what is it?"
Kid: "I know very well that you really like Konami, but..."
Akari: "Yes, yes."
Kid: "You wanted to put him in your unit so badly that you even made him leave the group?! What?! You've got to be kidding me! I'm totally disgusted!"
Akari: "Hey hey hey hey hey"
Kid: "So you're the type to corner people like that, huh? Wow, that's mean. You're supposed to be the red champion, but that's mean!"
Akari: "Now, now, now. Look, let's say, just in case, that I did say that. And even if I did say that, did you really think Konami was such a petty person that she'd leave the company to join God's Eye!? That's even worse!"
Kid: "I'm a little flustered and speaking a bit fast, but is that okay?"
Akari: "Oh, I'm sorry. But I just wanted to talk back."
Kid: "Huh? I never thought she was such a bad woman."
Akari: "I don't want to hear that from you. Is that enough? Okay? So, the card is set for May 7th. You can check it then. Well, just take a good look at reality."
Kid spat out "Hmph!" and left with Momo
Akari: "So, God's Eye will continue to liven things up, so please support us!"
Comment from Juri
"God's Eye, I'm teaming up with Ami for the first time. I drew with Maihime. Today is my last match against Himeka, a preliminary bout for the red belt. I will definitely defend the red belt on April29th. Also, God's Eye's strongest bodyguard, Konami, has been confirmed to participate during Golden Week. Please look forward to her joining God's Eye as a member."
| ◆Tournament Quarterfinals: 10-minute single fall match | ||
| Cogma |
4 minutes 52 seconds, |
Iida Saya |
The two exchanged a clean handshake and the match began. "Let's have a good fight as fellow STARS," Koguma said, extending his hand for a handshake. Iida responded, "Of course, I'd love to," to which Koguma responded with a series of roll-up attempts. He cornered Iida, but Iida dodged and delivered a series of chops followed by a jumping chop. Koguma tried to roll up Iida again, but Iida countered. Koguma blocked Iida's chops in succession. Iida landed a flurry of chops and a dropkick. Koguma countered, and Iida delivered a running elbow attack. Iida aimed for Iwa, but Koguma countered with a series of elbows. He tried to drop him, but Iida held on to the apron and dodged Koguma's charge. Iida got into position for a brainbuster on the apron. He brought Koguma back into the ring and from the corner shouted, "Iida Rocket Launch!" Koguma delivered a DDT and then took Iida's back. Iida resisted and delivered a lariat. Koguma dodged and delivered a high-angle German suplex. Iida attempted a Northern Lights suplex but couldn't secure a hold. When Koguma dashed in, Iida delivered a spinebuster. Koguma kicked out, and Iida went for the Iidabashi. Koguma then pinned Iida with a 120 % schoolboy for the three count. This set up a semi-final match between Hazuki and Koguma.
Comment from Koguma
"I won the STARS showdown. (Pointing to her chest) I won, but it hurts like crazy... I don't know what's going on, but it's really hot. It was my first singles match, and Iida-san had incredible power. And passion... I think she's a reliable member of STARS."
—The semi-final will be a partner showdown against Hazuki, right?
"I'm looking forward to it. It's my first singles since my return to Osaka Castle. But I've often faced Hazuki in opposite matches in the past, so I'm going to enjoy this rare singles and become Kumadellella."
| ◆Tournament Quarterfinals: 10-minute single fall match | ||
| MIRAI |
6 minutes 47 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
Kashima extends his hand for a handshake. MIRAI gives a wry smile. Kashima extends his hand expressionlessly. When MIRAI complies, they shake hands with both hands and quietly break. As the match begins, Kashima scratches at MIRAI's face and shouts, "You idiot!" He tries to go for an over-the-top throw, shouting, "Fall!", but MIRAI resists. MIRAI throws Kashima into the ropes, and Kashima dodges a lariat and delivers a shoulder tackle. MIRAI throws Kashima into the corner and delivers a running lariat. Kashima dodges and lands a flurry of middle kicks, then kicks him in the jaw with his knee and delivers a suplex. As he climbs to the corner, MIRAI also gets up. Kashima rolls him up from the corner. MIRAI kicks out, and Kashima charges. MIRAI catches him, but Kashima escapes. However, MIRAI counters with a dropkick. MIRAI drives Kashima into the corner and delivers a running lariat and a shoulder tackle. He slams him forward again, but only gets a two count. MIRAI delivers a body slam and lays him down near the corner, then heads to the corner saying, "I'm going to put my heart and soul into this." Kashima gets up, breaks up, and lands an uppercut. Kashima does a top-rope Frankensteiner. Kashima throws a high kick, but MIRAI raises his shoulder. Kashima gets into a double-arm position. MIRAI withstands it and does a shoulder throw. Kashima gets up first and lands a series of elbows. MIRAI grabs his leg, lifts him up, and slams him to the mat. Kashima kicks out, and MIRAI goes for an armbar. Five minutes have passed. MIRAI goes for an armbar, but Kashima breaks free and slams him forward. Kashima dodges, but MIRAI lands a lariat. MIRAI runs in for another lariat. Kashima tries to roll him up from below, but MIRAI kicks out. MIRAI stomps on him and then lifts him up. Kashima tried to roll up, but Miramare lifted him up and locked his arm. Kashima gave up, and Miramare advanced to the semi-finals
MIRAI: "MIRAI has won the main event at Korakuen Hall! (God's Eye enters the ring) It's great. There are a lot of things we have to be careful about right now, but I'm really happy that this view (full-size seating) has returned to Korakuen Hall. I won today, so I'm in the top four. At the Cinderella Tournament 4 onthe 29that Ota City General Gymnasium, I'll put my heart and soul into it and aim for the championship. So, lastly, don't lose to yourself, go beyond your limits, God's Eye, put your heart and soul into it, lock on!"
MIRAI's comment
"I was able to win the quarterfinals of the Cinderella Tournament today. I was wondering whether Iwatani Mayu or Kashima Saki would advance, and it was Kashima Saki. I didn't know what Kashima Saki would do, she does deep pro wrestling, and I thought I was a little weak against her, but I was able to win. I won today and I'm in the top four. I'm pretty excited to be in the top four, but I'm not just aiming for the top four, so I'm going to win at Ota City General Gymnasium and aim for a first-time appearance and first-time victory. This new fighting princess will wear a dress and tiara and deliver with all her heart the moment she fulfills her dream."