Morioka Tournament,
June 16th (Thursday), Morioka Gymnasium (Attendance: 446 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆5★STAR GP2022 Qualifying League, Block B Official Match, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| Mai Sakurai [3 points] |
at 10 minutes and 00 seconds |
Lady C [3 points] |
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
7 minutes 58 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
*The other person is Tam Nakano
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Kamiya Saya |
10 minutes 46 seconds |
Eel and Sayaka |
| ○Utami Hayashishita | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka |
| MIRAI | Maika | |
| Juri | Julia | |
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
15 minutes 7 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Hazuki | Starlight Kid | |
| Cogma | Ryuaku Summer | |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Kashima Saki | |
Match Details Report
| ◆5★STAR GP2022 Qualifying League, Block B Official Match, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| Mai Sakurai [3 points] |
at 10 minutes and 00 seconds |
Lady C [3 points] |
In the league matches to determine who will enter the 5★STAR GP main tournament, Mai Sakurai and Lady C will face off. Sakurai of Donna del Mondo currently has a record of 1 win and 1 loss, having defeated Hinami but losing to Saya Iida. Lady C, on the other hand, has started off well with a victory over Iida, who is considered the top favorite to win11thOsaka. The winner will likely have a significant advantage in the race to become the block representative, making this an official match to watch not only as a head-to-head battle between the two but also in terms of their respective win-loss records.
As soon as the gong sounded, both wrestlers charged forward, and Lady dodged Sakurai's big boot. Sakurai feigned a hand-to-hand grapple and attempted a tackle, but Lady countered and applied a neck lock. When Sakurai got behind Lady, she countered with a headlock. Sakurai countered again and applied a headlock himself. Lady countered again, and Sakurai threw her into the ropes, but was sent flying with a shoulder tackle. Lady delivered a high body slam. Sakurai kicked out, and Lady announced beforehand that she would perform an eight-rotation giant swing. Sakurai kicked out, and Lady pulled him up and drove him into the corner with a series of chops. Lady slammed Sakurai into the corner three times and delivered a knee drop. Sakurai kicked out and delivered a stunner followed by a dropkick. Lady kicked out, and Sakurai went for an STF. Lady escaped, and Sakurai drove her into the corner, stomped on her face, and delivered an elbow drop. Lady delivered a Kawazu Otoshi followed by a shoulder buster that resembled a body slam. She then attempted a cobra twist, but Sakurai countered and grabbed her neck. Lady dodged and delivered a stomp. Sakurai kicks Lady in the face, and Lady retaliates. They exchange big boots to the face, with Lady gaining the upper hand. Lady charges forward, but Sakurai anticipates and delivers a big boot. Lady anticipates and retaliates with a big boot of her own. They exchange big boots to the face and both go down. They exchange elbows as they get up, with three minutes remaining. Sakurai mounts Lady and delivers a flurry of elbows, then pulls her up and attempts a suplex. Lady counters and applies a cobra twist. Sakurai escapes and goes for a standing guillotine. Lady kicks out, and Sakurai attempts a diving elbow. Lady catches up, but Sakurai pushes her away and delivers a missile kick. Sakurai climbs onto the corner again and attempts a diving elbow drop. However, Lady kicks out, with one minute remaining. Sakurai prepares for a brainbuster, but Lady counters with a neckbreaker drop. Sakurai kicks out, and they exchange elbows. Sakurai delivers a dropkick and goes for the cover, but she is near the ropes. Just as Sakurai was trying to move to the center, the bell rang, signaling a time-limit draw. After the match, the two continued to fight, but their corners, Donna del Mondo and Queen's Quest, separated them
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Iida Saya |
7 minutes 58 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
*The other person is Tam Nakano
The match is a three-way bout between Tam Nakano , Saya Iida, and Waka Tsukiyama. It will be two members of COSMIC ANGELS against one from STARS, but it is not expected to be a de facto handicap match. This is because Nakano, the leader of COSMIC ANGELS, may deliberately put Tsukiyama, who has yet to win a match, in a tough fight. Will Tsukiyama, who has suffered three consecutive losses in the 5★STAR GP qualifying league, be able to gain something from this match against her stablemate Nakano? Also, Saya Iida, who surprisingly started the league without a win, finally got her first victory in her third league match. She will want to get in shape for the final league match on June 28th at Korakuen Hall .
Nakano and Tsukiyama exchanged glances and walked towards the center, where Tsukiyama said, "Nice to meet you," and offered a handshake, which Nakano accepted. Nakano then offered a handshake to Iida. Tsukiyama and Iida hesitantly extended their hands, but ultimately did not shake hands, and the match began. They all engaged in a test of strength from a four-point stance. When Iida got on top, Nakano and Tsukiyama teamed up. They attacked together and followed up with a dropkick. When Nakano went for the cover, Tsukiyama interfered and requested a double attack with Iida. However, Nakano attacked both of them with a corner attack. When Nakano caught Iida, Tsukiyama tried to break it up, but Nakano slammed them both to the mat. Iida blocked Nakano's elbow and delivered a reverse chop. Nakano endured a series of reverse chops from Iida. When Nakano dashed, Iida delivered a jumping double chop followed by a back elbow. When Nakano countered, Iida attempted a brainbuster. When Nakano countered, Tsukiyama delivered a dropkick. Iida and Nakano catch the crossbody and try to team up, but Tsukiyama dodges and hits both of them with a dropkick. Tsukiyama then hits both of them with a Palo Special. When Iida falls to the outside, Nakano and Tsukiyama exchange elbows. Even when knocked down, Tsukiyama gets up and comes at them again. After an exchange of elbows, Nakano slips past Tsukiyama and hits a back drop. Nakano hits a knee attack, but Tsukiyama counters. Nakano gets behind Tsukiyama and he struggles. Iida then launches the Iida Rocket. Nakano counters, and Iida hits a brainbuster. Nakano counters again, and Iida throws him into the corner and hits a running elbow attack. Tsukiyama cuts off Iida's rock stance and Nakano hits a deadly drive. Tsukiyama hits Iida and Nakano with a hell thrust. Nakano is hit with an Osu Suplex, but Iida cuts it off. Tsukiyama landed a series of elbows on Iida, used Nakano as a springboard to jump onto Iida and deliver a Complete Shot over Nakano, followed by a Missile Kick to Iida for a two count. Tsukiyama then hit Iida with a Gokuraku Don. Iida bounced high but kicked out for a two count. Iida countered Tsukiyama's Osu Suplex with an Iidabashi. Nakano was too late to intervene, and Iida pinned Tsukiyama. After the match, Nakano and Iida shook hands firmly. Nakano instructed Tsukiyama and Iida to shake hands as well. Tsukiyama quickly let go of Nakano's hand and left the ring
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Kamiya Saya |
10 minutes 46 seconds |
Eel and Sayaka |
| ○Utami Hayashishita | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita & Saya Kamitani will face off against COSMIC ANGELS' Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka in a tag team match. Hayashishita & Kamitani are former Goddesses of Stardom champions, but since Hayashishita took over as leader last month, they haven't yet secured a victory in a team match. With the former Red Belt champion and the current White Belt champion teaming up, this is a match they absolutely cannot afford to lose. Will they be able to secure their first victory as the rising star QQ? Furthermore, for Shirakawa & Unagi, Pink Kabuki, a victory against these two would be a major stepping stone to their success. They will want to get a result here in order to seize the opportunity to challenge for the Goddesses of Stardom title
Unagi nominated Kamiya to start the match, and they glared at each other. The match began, and Unagi landed an elbow. Kamiya protested, and Unagi followed up with a barrage of blows, driving her to the ropes. Kamiya threw Unagi into the ropes and delivered a dropkick. She tried to follow up with more, but Unagi countered with a big boot. Unagi protested, "Don't try to act cool!", and called in Shirakawa for a combined attack. Shirakawa went for the cover, but Kamiya kicked out. Utami broke up Shirakawa's charge. Kamiya dodged a tag with Utami. Utami delivered a series of body slams to Shirakawa. Shirakawa landed a series of elbows and a neckbreaker on Utami and Kamiya. Unagi hit Kamiya with a corner elbow attack and a face crusher. Kamiya kicked out, and Unagi went for a big fuhen hold. However, Utami broke it up. Unagi still managed to hit both of them with a guillotine drop. Kamiya kicked out, and Unagi went for a big fuhen hold followed by a chin lock. When Kamiya escaped, they exchanged elbows. Kamiya landed a flurry of blows and Unagi collapsed. However, Unagi repeatedly slammed Kamiya's head into the corner. Kamiya delivered a knee kick and passed the ball to Utami. Utami hit Unagi with a series of shoulder tackles. Unagi countered with a Codebreaker. Shirakawa hit Utami with a hurricanrana-style Kawazu Otoshi. Utami countered, and Shirakawafourleglock. Utami fended her off and teamed up with Kamiya for an attack. Shirakawa countered, and Utami charged forward but took a dropkick to the knee. Shirakawa went for a figure-fourleglock. Unagi then dropped a guillotine choke. However, Kamiya managed to break it up. Shirakawa eliminated Kamiya with an elbow and delivered a rolling elbow to Utami's back, then put her on the corner and delivered a DDT. Kamiya tried to break it up, but Unagi separated them. Shirakawa went for a reverse DDT, but Utami countered with a side buster. Utami then hit Shirakawa with a bat slam. Shirakawa kicked out, and Utami went for an Argentine backbreaker. Shirakawa countered and rolled her up. Utami kicked out, and Shirakawa hit a back blow. Shirakawa went for an implant DDT, but Utami held on and hit a lariat. Unagi broke up the pin,10minutes had passed. Utami and Kamitani caught Shirakawa and hit a Magic Killer. Utami announced the finish and transitioned from an Argentine backbreaker to a German suplex. The referee counted to three, and Utami defeated Shirakawa. This was QQ's first victory in a team match since Utami became the new leader.
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Himeka |
| MIRAI | Maika | |
| Juri | Julia | |
God's Eye, consisting of Shuri, MIRAI, and Sorei Ami, will face off against Donna del Mondo, consisting of Giulia, Maika, and Himeka, in a six-woman tag team match. This match will feature a direct confrontation between Shuri, who left DDM to form God's Eye, and Giulia, who was a contributing factor to her departure. Furthermore, for MIRAI and Sorei, who have been awarded a challenge for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship held by STARS' Hazuki and Koguma, this match against former champions Maika and Himeka will be a test that will determine their chances at the July 2nd Osaka event. For Maika and Himeka, overwhelming MIRAI and Sorei could open up another opportunity for them. Will Giulia's team inflict the first defeat on God's Eye, who have been undefeated since their formation, or will Shuri's team continue their winning streak? Incidentally, Himeka and MIRAI are both from Iwate Prefecture
MIRAI volunteered to start the match and faced Giulia. In a test of strength in a lock-up, Giulia pushed MIRAI into the ropes and carefully broke the hold. MIRAI slipped past Giulia and they grappled for a back and arm hold. Giulia went for a headlock, but MIRAI quickly countered. Giulia countered, and MIRAI countered again and put a headlock on top. When Giulia got on top on the ground, MIRAI reversed and put a head scissors on top. Giulia escaped and the hold was broken. Shuri took Maika to the ground. Maika fought back and put a headlock on Shuri. Shuri countered, but Maika also put a head scissors on top. Sorei and Himeka locked up and exchanged shoulder tackles. When Himeka won the exchange, DDM launched a series of corner attacks. DDMa triplehip drop to Sorei. Maika and Himeka delivered a brainbuster to Sorei. When Sorei kicked out, Maika stomped on him. As Himeka enters the ring, Sorei unleashes a series of reverse chops. Himeka attempts an Argentine back suplex, but Sorei blocks it and tries to lift her instead. Himeka counters, and Sorei lands another reverse chop, cornering her for a running body attack followed by a neckbreaker. Shuri hits Himeka with a dropkick, a running knee attack, and a soccer ball kick. Himeka dodges a kick from the front and lands a knee strike. Giulia charges at Shuri, but Shuri gets a leg kick. She dodges the second time, lifts Shuri, slams her backward, and follows up with a dropkick. Giulia and Shuri exchange strikes. Shuri slams Giulia to the mat, but only gets a two count. Shuri tries an armlock on Giulia, but it's countered. However, she stops Giulia's charge and delivers a German suplex. Giulia returns the favor with a German suplex of her own. Giulia lands a counter dropkick, and Shuri lands a knee attack. Giulia lands a back drop, and both high kicks collide, sending them both down. MIRAI dodges Maika and delivers a shoulder tackle, a running elbow attack, and a back elbow. When Maika retaliates, MIRAI climbs to the corner and drops a missile kick. However, Maika's shoulder rises and10minutes have passed. MIRAI prepares for a back drop but Maika resists. MIRAI charges forward but Himeka interferes and she and Maika deliver a sandwich lariat. MIRAI retaliates and Maika delivers a brainbuster. However, MIRAI's shoulder rises. Maika puts MIRAI in a sleeper hold. God's Eye tries to break it up but DDM separates them. Maika lifts MIRAI up but Sorei breaks it up and delivers an atomic drop. Shuri hits Maika with a PK, MIRAI lifts Maika up and combines with Shuri's standing guillotine. MIRAI slams her down with something resembling a rock bottom but DDM breaks it up. God's Eye attempts a tag team move, but DDM delivers a back drop. Two minutes remaining. MIRAI is slammed into the corner, and Giulia and Himeka call in Maika. Maika delivers a superplex. Maika picks MIRAI up and slams her with a camellia, but Shuri makes the save. One minute remaining. Maika and MIRAI exchange elbows. MIRAI jumps and attempts an armbar, but it's near the ropes. MIRAI charges forward, and Maika delivers a powerslam. MIRAI dodges a lariat and slams Maika with a powerslam of her own. Maika attempts a lariat, but the bell rings to end the match.
MIRAI: "I'm back. I'm MIRAI, from Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. Thank you for coming today. I'm honestly a little disappointed with my homecoming, as I lost the other day and couldn't take the belt home, and today's match ended in a draw and I couldn't win, and there are still empty seats, but I'm very happy to have been able to compete in Iwate like this. Thank you. I encountered professional wrestling through the earthquake, and it gave me courage and energy, and now I'm standing here. From now on, I think it's my turn to pass on courage and energy to the people of Iwate and Tohoku, no, to the people of the world, so I hope you'll continue to support me. I will fight without forgetting the Tohoku strong spirit. And the next time I come back, I will definitely be wearing the belt. Please enjoy the next main event match as well. I put my heart and soul into today's match! Thank you very much."
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
15 minutes 7 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Hazuki | Starlight Kid | |
| Cogma | Ryuaku Summer | |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Kashima Saki | |
STARS' team of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Koguma, and Momo Kogo will clash with Oedo Tai's team of Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe, and Ruankaeight-woman tag team match. All of the Oedo Tai members have left Iwatani's side. So will Iwatani be Oedo Tai's target? Also, Kogo has been challenged for AZM's High Speed Championship, and the champion has accepted the challenge because he has been mentored by Hazuki. Therefore, even though AZM is currently out of action, Kogo will need to demonstrate what he has learned from Hazuki during the match. Their teamwork, as well as the kind of fight they will show against AZM, will be another point of interest.
Kid nominated Kogo, saying, "I hear you're next up to take on the High Speed Challenge? I'll see what you're up to." Provoked, Kogo volunteered to go first, saying, "I'll go!" As the gong sounded, Kogo performed an arm whip with high-speed rope work. His dropkick was dodged, but he continued with high-speed rope work. As they got into a hand-to-hand grapple, Oedo Tai interfered, splitting STARS and attacking Kogo all at once. Kid slammed Kogo into the Oedo Tai corner. Ruanka cornered him and choked him. Kashima grabbed Kogo and they all attacked. Kashima body slammed Kogo. Kogo kicked out, and Kashima stood firm. Momo covered Kogo on one knee. Kogo kicked out, and countered with a dropkick and a 619. Koguma entered, but Ruanka interfered. However, Koguma hit them all with a running body attack. Kid and Kashima try to intervene, but Koguma hits them all with a crossbody. Koguma then drives them all to the ropes and stomps on their backs. Next, the STARS team all perform a face wash. Koguma dodges Momo's high kick but gets countered with a middle kick. Momo throws Koguma over. Koguma counters and Momo applies a chicken wing face lock. Kid hits Koguma with a dropkick. Hazuki hits Kid with a dropkick, a running elbow attack, and a Codebreaker. Kid counters and Hazuki applies a crossface. The Oedo Tai team tries to intervene, and Kid drives Hazuki into the corner and charges at him. Hazuki gets to the apron, but Kid hits his head on the corner and delivers a diving body attack. Hazuki counters and Kid goes for a fisherman suplex. Hazuki counters and they exchange elbows. The Oedo Tai team intervenes and assists Kid with a 619. Kid goes for a neck screw, but Hazuki kicks out. Kid climbs onto the corner but Kogo cuts him off to help Hazuki, who hits a Codebreaker in the corner, signaling the finish, and Kid reverses Michinoku Dragon's cover. STARS cuts him off, splitting the Oedo Tai. Hazuki prepares for a brainbuster on Kid, but Kid dodges and slams him to the mat, then delivers a dropkick from the side. Hazuki kicks out at one and lands a kick to the face. Both are down and tag out. Kashima scratches Iwatani's face and hits a face crusher and a diving foot stomp. Iwatani dodges and delivers a dropkick. Kashima hits a double arm suplex. Ryukana hits Iwatani a senton, a corner body attack, and attempts a fisherman suplex, but Iwatani dodges, and STARS attacks Ryukana in a coordinated attack. Iwatani goes for the cover, but Ryukana kicks out. Ryukana dodges Iwatani's charge, and the Oedo Tai launch a simultaneous corner attack. Ryuka delivered a Fisherman Buster with a long hang time. Iwatani countered, and Ryuka slammed her forward. However, STARS made a successful cut. Ryuka announced her finish and went for a chokehold. Iwatani dodged, but Ryuka delivered a lariat. However, Koguma cut in with a DDT. Kashima threw Koguma, and she escaped to the outside. Both teams were involved in a brawl, and Hazuki and Kogo performed a swan dive missile kick. Koguma flew to the outside with a plancha, and STARS brought Ryuka back into the ring. Iwatani delivered a missile kick from the corner, but Ryuka countered. Iwatani yelled "It's over!" and went for a Dragon. Ryuka countered, but Iwatani delivered a thrust kick. STARS combined and launched a rocket. Iwatani announced her finish and delivered a moonsault press to Ryuka. The referee counted to three, and Iwatani pinned Ryuka
Iwatani: "Good evening, everyone in Morioka! It's been a long time, a long time, since I've been able to say good evening. I'm back in Morioka after two years! Two years ago in Morioka, I ate too much wanko soba before the match and threw up and got a stomach ache, so I have some bitter memories of Sendai and Morioka, but this year I was able to erase those memories, win, and make some good memories. Thank you very much. Komomo, who's here in Morioka for the first time and whose high speed is on point, do you have anything to say?"
Kogo: "It's my first time in Morioka, and I'm incredibly happy! Next time I come back, I want to be wearing the High Speed belt. Thank you for your support!"
Iwatani: "So, since Main STARS won, I'd like STARS to close out the show for the first time in ages. Oh, wait a minute. The damage... Koguma..."
Koguma: "The other day, STARS had to be tight. It was when Mayu couldn't perform because she had removed her makeup. So today, Leader, please tighten things up properly!"
Iwatani: "So the microphone is being returned to me. STARDOM will properly wrap things up. Thank you for coming to the Morioka show today. We'll be waiting for you again next year? Or maybe this year? I don't know, but we'll be waiting for you again. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are STARDOM!"
STARS' comments
Iwatani: "I was able to win the STARS Morioka tournament, my first tournament in Morioka in two years. Today was the start, and Komomo was amazing."
Hazuki: "Her growth is amazing."
Kogo: "Thank you. It was so much fun to face the former High Speed Champion, and I think I was able to show a step forward from my past self today. I want to keep improving at this pace, grow even more by the day of the High Speed match, and get the High Speed belt."
Iwatani: "I'll be coming back to Morioka next year, so let's go!"
Everyone: "We are STARS!"