"MidSummer Champions 2022 ~The Champions of Midsummer~"
July 9th (Sat) Tachikawa Stage Garden (Attendance: 1204 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Lady C |
5 minutes 31 seconds: |
Hinan |
*The other person is Yuko Sakurai
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
8 minutes 23 seconds Backdrop Hold |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Gassan Kazuka | |
* The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the 8th time
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
11 minutes 58 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| ○MIRAI | Utami Hayashishita | |
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| It's Fukigen★ |
8 minutes 42 seconds |
Hazuki |
| Ryue Summer | Cogma | |
| ○Rinnan | Saya Iida● | |
| Kashima Saki | Iwatani Mayu | |
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
10 minutes 39 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| AZM | Mukogo Peach | |
* AZM, the 22nd champion, successfully defended his title for the fifth time
| ◆All-out elimination match (30 minutes) | ||
| Hikari Shimizu |
16 minutes 2 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| SAKI | Summery | |
| Eel and Sayaka | Himeka | |
| Shirakawa Mina | Maika | |
| Nakano Tam | Julia | |
(1) ●Shirakawa (4 minutes 57 seconds, both OTR) Himeka●
(2) ○Shimizu (7 minutes 24 seconds, Himawari → Single Leg Crab Hold) Sakurai●
(3) ●Unagi (8 minutes 57 seconds, Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold) Maika○
(4) ●Shimizu (9 minutes 6 seconds, Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold) Maika○
(5) ○SAKI (9 minutes 19 seconds, neck hold) Maika●
(6) ●SAKI (12 minutes 54 seconds, OTR) vs. Julia○
(7) (15 minutes 59 seconds, Natsupoi throws away her apron and performs a German suplex) Julia●
* Tam Nakano is the last one standing and wins
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
23 minutes 35 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Starlight Kid | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the 7th time
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
20 minutes 16 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | Watanabe Momo | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the sixth time
Match Details Report
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Lady C |
5 minutes 31 seconds: |
Hinan |
*The other person is Yuko Sakurai
Lady C, Hinami, and Yuko Sakurai will face off in a 3-way match. This will be a match between two Queens Quest members, Hinami and Lady C. The two previously16, with Hinami emerging victorious. Both finished the league with the same record (1 win, 2 losses, 1 draw), but will Lady C get her revenge in this match, or will Hinami defeat her again? Yuko Sakurai of Colors will also be involved. ItandColors, so it will be interesting to see what kind of chemistry develops.
The pre-show match started at 4:30. Lady and Hinami shook hands and attacked Sakurai. Lady delivered a knee drop, and they performed a double big boot and dropkick. When Hinami threw a dropkick at Sakurai, Lady betrayed her and hit Hinami with a big boot followed by a giant swing. Sakurai declared a reverse spin and delivered a dropkick from behind. Sakurai delivered a shoulder tackle to Hinami. Sakurai put Hinami in a cobra twist. Lady joined in and they both did a cobra twist. Lady dashed forward and Sakurai and Hinami delivered dropkicks. When Hinami put Sakurai in an armbar, Lady broke it up. Lady tried to team up with Sakurai, but Hinami threw both Sakurai and Lady one after the other. Hinami threw Lady in an outer leg sweep. Lady countered, and Hinami dashed forward, but Sakurai caught her and delivered a body slam. When Hinami charged, Sakurai delivered a brainbuster. Hinami countered, and Sakurai declared the finish and headed to the corner. Lady then dropped Hinami with a big boot and delivered a brainbuster from the corner to Hinami. However, Hinami managed to escape. Lady helped Hinami up and went behind her. Hinami tried a Gedo Clutch, but Lady countered. Lady delivered a neckbreaker drop followed by a modified chokeslam, Lady's version of "I'm Tagami!" The referee counted to three, and Lady defeated Hinami
Lady's comment
"I got the three count in the opening match of the Tachikawa tournament. I've been feeling pretty frustrated for a while now, like not being able to beat Maika when it matters most, not being scheduled for yesterday's NB for some reason, and being in the opening match again today. So, with this victory today, I want to carry this momentum and seize the opportunity."
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
8 minutes 23 seconds Backdrop Hold |
<Challenger> |
| Hannan | Gassan Kazuka | |
* The 8th champion, Hanan, successfully defended his title for the 8th time
Initially, a non-title singles match was planned, but after Hanan successfully defended her title with a draw against Tomoka Inaba of JUST TAP OUT at Korakuen Hall on June28, she nominated Tsukiyama as her next challenger. Tsukiyama accepted, and the match was changed to a title match. Although Tsukiyama is still winless, Hanan nominated her because she appreciated her recent performances. This will be Tsukiyama's second challenge for the title since her Stardom debut at Korakuen Hall on September 6 last year, and she will want to respond with a good performance and result. On the other hand, for Hanan, who deliberately nominated Tsukiyama, this is in a sense the start of a new title defense road. By defeating Inaba, she broke the record for the most title defenses, and from here on, she will continue to break the record with each subsequent defense.
Tsukiyama extends his hand for a handshake, and Hanan accepts as the bell rings. The match starts on the ground, with Tsukiyama applying a headlock. Hanan tries to throw Tsukiyama into the ropes, but Tsukiyama doesn't let go. Tsukiyama doesn't let Hanan into the ropes a second time and tightens the hold. After a dropkick, he attempts a crossbody, but Hanan escapes, only for Tsukiyama to apply a sleeper hold. Hanan slams Tsukiyama with a hip throw, then shouts "Here I go!" and prepares for a double wrist lock. Tsukiyama dodges it. They exchange elbows. Hanan is thrown into the corner and attempts a body attack, but Tsukiyama dodges it and applies a sleeper hold from behind. Hanan dodges the Gokuraku Don and applies an armbar. Tsukiyama escapes and hits a complete shot and a missile kick. Hanan counters, and Tsukiyama goes for the Gokuraku Don. Hanan counters, but Tsukiyama hits the Gokuraku Don again. Tsukiyama crosses Hanan's arms and spins from the corner to slam him down. Hanan counters, and Tsukiyama hits a modified suplex. However, Hanan narrowly escapes death at the ropes. Hanan executes an outer leg sweep, but both men are down. Tsukiyama gets up first and heads to the corner, but Hanan catches up and delivers a deadly drive. Tsukiyama gets up, but Hanan throws him backward. Hanan also hits a Famouser, but only gets a two count. Hanan attempts a back drop, but Tsukiyama counters with an Osu Suplex. Hanan kicks out at the last moment and hits a Famouser. Tsukiyama kicks out, and Hanan hits a back drop hold. The referee counts to three, and Hanan retains his title
Hanan's comment
"I successfully defended my title for the eighth time. I could really feel Wakana Tsukiyama's passion, and I had a great time fighting her. I was so happy to feel her emotions. I hope we can have another singles match when we've both grown stronger. I want to compete against her many more times. Thank you for today."
Tsukiyama's comment
"I was just listening to (Hana's) comments, and I also love professional wrestling. Thank you."
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
11 minutes 58 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| ○MIRAI | Utami Hayashishita | |
On July 8th at "NEW BLOOD 3" in Shinagawa, Amasaki Mitsuyoshi, who started her five-match series by sparring with Giulia, will team up with Hayashishita Utami, whom she faced in her debut match at "NEW BLOOD 1" on March 11th,to face the God's Eye team of MIRAI & Sorei Ami. MIRAI & Sorei failed to win the Artist of Stardom Championship and the Goddess of Stardom Championship, but a rematch for the Goddess title has been decided, and the unit's momentum has not stopped. Individually, they are also highly motivated for the 5★STAR GP. For this reason, they will be a big obstacle for Amasaki. In particular, Amasaki and Sorei faced each other in the opening match of the 5★STAR GP qualifying league, with Sorei winning and setting the stage for her fourth consecutive victory. For Amasaki, with Utami's assistance, she will want to leave her mark for the remaining four matches of the five-match series.
Without shaking hands, Sorei introduced herself to MIRAI, and Amasaki launched a surprise dropkick attack. As Amasaki ran, Sorei delivered a shoulder tackle. MIRAI and Sorei both chopped Amasaki. Amasaki retaliated, and MIRAI applied a scorpion deathlock, and MIRAI went for the cover again, but Amasaki managed to hold on. Amasaki delivered a series of elbows, which MIRAI sent flying with one, taunting her. MIRAI grabbed Amasaki and applied a Reineira. Amasaki charged with a cartwheel, but MIRAI dodged and charged back. Amasaki dodged again and delivered a corner cartwheel elbow followed by a dropkick. Utami delivered a shoulder tackle to MIRAI. Sorei entered and teamed up with MIRAI. However, Utami slipped through and delivered a dropkick to both of them. Utami gets behind MIRAI, but MIRAI slams her forward. Sorei hits Utami with a series of chops. After a struggle with the ropes, Sorei does a backflip. Sorei goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Utami quickly escapes and Sorei does a shoulder tackle. Utami retaliates with shoulder tackles. Utami withstands Sorei's lariat and lands a lariat of her own. Sorei also withstands it, but Utami's lariat prevails. Utami goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Sorei escapes and lands a lariat. Sorei lands a lariat, but it's only a two count. MIRAI hits Utami with a missile kick from the corner. Utami counters with a backflip. Amasaki hits MIRAI with a series of dropkicks. MIRAI counters with a dropkick, then slams her backward with something resembling a rock bottom and goes for a reverse Boston crab. Sorei prevents Utami from breaking up the hold. When Tensaki escaped, Utami hit MIRAI with a lariat, and Tensaki hit a DDT. MIRAI kicked out, and Tensaki hit the Tensei. However, Sorei managed to break it up.10minutes had passed. Tensaki hit MIRAI with a series of elbows. Sorei hit Tensaki with a Kamikaze, and threw MIRAI on top of Tensaki. Tensaki kicked out, and MIRAI and Sorei hit Utami with lariats. MIRAI picked up Tensaki and hoisted her up. Tensaki rolled her up, but it was only a two count. MIRAI hit a lariat, but Tensaki kicked out at the last second. MIRAI went for the Miramare Shock. The three count was made, and MIRAI won.
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| It's Fukigen★ |
8 minutes 42 seconds |
Hazuki |
| Ryue Summer | Cogma | |
| ○Rinnan | Saya Iida● | |
| Kashima Saki | Iwatani Mayu | |
STARS' team of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Koguma, and Saya Iida will face Oedo Tai's team of Saki Kashima, Ruanka, Rina, and Fukigen★ in an eight-woman tag team match. Iwatani and "Alien" Fukigen, who competed for the SWA World Championship, will meet again. STARS boasts Goddesses of Stardom champions Hazuki and Koguma, so this match is likely to be a battle with the tag team scene in mind
Koguma volunteers to go first and calls out, "Who wants to play the bear?" Fukigen comes out from Oedo Tai. They pretend to lock up butbothstrike a bear pose at the same time. They show their synchronized bear pose and seem to hit it off, but Fukigen steps on Koguma's foot. STARS rush in and capture Fukigen, attacking him in a coordinated manner. However, Fukigen dodges dropkicks from four directions and Oedo Tai turns the tables. They capture Koguma and attack him near the ropes. Koguma hits Ruanka with a DDT. Hazuki hits Ruanka with a dropkick and a face lock. She also hits Rina with a senton. Hazuki then hits Fukigen with a Codebreaker. STARS all four hit him with a face wash. Ruanka chokes Hazuki and drives her into the corner. Hazuki is thrown into the corner but hits a missile kick. Iwatani hits Ruanka with a dropkick. Ruanka counters with a cross body. Kashima suddenly tries to turn the tide against Iwatani. Iwatani withstands the attack and they exchange elbows. Kashima charges forward, but Iwatani dodges and delivers a dropkick. Iida attempts a reverse chop on Kashima, but it is cut off, and Iida lands a jumping chop and a back elbow. Kashima lands a Shoryuken. Rinami delivers a corner double knee attack. Iida counters the cobra twist and lands a series of reverse chops. Rinami dodges a charge, and the Oedo Tai team launches a series of corner attacks. Rinami takes Iida down with an outer leg sweep, but Iida kicks back out. Rinami attempts a Pink Devil on Iida. Iwatani and Hazuki cut her off, and with Koguma's assistance, Iida launches a rocket. However, the Oedo Tai team cuts her off. Iida announces the finish and prepares for a brainbuster on Rinami. Kashima and Fukigen cut her off, and Ryuka delivers a neck hanging bomb. Rinami lands a diving double knee drop. In the ensuing scramble, the Oedo Tai team split up, and Rina hit Iida with the Pink Devil. The referee counted to three, and Rina defeated Iida.
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
10 minutes 39 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| AZM | Mukogo Peach | |
* AZM, the 22nd champion, successfully defended his title for the fifth time
High Speed Champion AZM will defend her title for the fifth time against challenger Momo Kogo. Since Kogo declared her challenge, there have been no preliminary matches leading up to the title bout. The biggest question in this match will be whether Kogo can earn AZM's recognition. After joining STARS, Kogo has been receiving training from Hazuki. AZM desires a belt-for-the-title fight against former High Speed Champion Hazuki, and accepted Kogo's challenge with the intention of drawing Hazuki back into the ring. Hazuki has no intention of returning to the High Speed scene on her own, but it seems she will consider it if AZM requests it. For this to happen, Kogo needs to put up a good fight and get into AZM's sights. At the same time, if she manages to capture the belt, it would be a great achievement for Kogo, winning it on her first attempt, and would bring about a major change in the High Speed scene…
When Kogo offered a handshake, AZM accepted and the match began. Kogo charged forward and performed rope work. AZM jumped from the corner and Kogo jumped on top of him. AZM kicked, but Kogo dodged and jumped on him with a casadora. AZM dodged a foot stomp and they exchanged dropkicks. AZM grabbed Kogo's hand and delivered a triangle jump missile kick. AZM kicked Kogo's left arm upwards. AZM stood defiantly, taunting Kogo, knocked him down with an elbow, and delivered a soccer ball kick. When Kogo retaliated, AZM poked him on the head and taunted him, saying, "Fight back." AZM was thrown into the corner, and Kogo delivered a modified 619 and a hurricanrana. Kogo chased after AZM, who had gone outside the ring, but was thrown with an arm whip. Kogo ran along the ringside and delivered a 619 from outside. He climbed onto the corner and delivered a plancha. He returned to the ring and delivered a swan dive missile kick. AZM retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Five minutes have passed. Kogo wins the exchange and throws AZM into the corner, charging in for a running pin. AZM dodges, kicks him in the chest, and delivers a head scissors DDT over the apron, then climbs to the corner and delivers a diving foot stomp. Kogo dodges and lands a thrust kick. He attempts a 619 DDT, but AZM dodges and they exchange roll-ups. AZM lands a brainbuster, but only gets a two count. AZM lays Kogo down in the center and delivers a diving foot stomp. Kogo kicks out at the last moment, and AZM slaps him in the face and pulls him up. Kogo rolls him up and lands a 619 DDT. He then hits a modified fisherman suplex, the Nectar Peach, for a two count. AZM kicks him in the face and charges, attempting a hurricanrana, but Kogo dodges and lands a thrust kick. Kogo declares he's going for the finish and delivers a reverse strike. AZM kicks out and rolls him up. Kogo dodged and tried to roll up. After an exchange of roll-up attempts, Kogo went for a Magistral but AZM grabbed his arm. AZM reversed it and locked in a Numerouno. Kogo gave up and AZM retained his title. Then Rina came into the ring
Rinami: "If even a damn old hag like this is challenging, then surely I have the right to challenge too. When you talk about High Speed, it's always AZM, Koguma, Natsupoi, and I'm tired of seeing them all. I'm a15-year-old and I'm going to wear the belt and show you a different, new landscape of High Speed, so be prepared."
AZM's comment
"Well, it doesn't quite feel right in the end, but we achieved High Speed V5. I told Komomo that it would be enough if she could feel Hazuki from her, but in a good way, I couldn't feel Hazuki from her. Komomo has become incredibly interesting in thelastmonth or so. Well, she's still far behind compared to me, Kid, Koguma, and Natsupoi, but I think she'll be one of the players who joins these four one day. Next up is Rina? I don't know if she's going through a rebellious phase or something."
Rinami: "Hey, hey, hey, hey!"
AZM and Rinami get into a brawl
Rinami: "Like I said earlier, I'm already sick of seeing your high speed!"
AZM: "You try it, High Speed. Don't touch it, don't touch it."
Rinami: "I'll wrap it up and show you a new view."
AZM: "Don't you dare touch it."
Rinami: "Be prepared."
AZM: "She attacked me after the match, and she attacked me after my comments, she's really going through a rebellious phase. Big sister AZM will be sure to keep Rina in line."
Comments from Kogo
"I lost. I gave it my all and it was a complete defeat, but I won't give up. I will definitely challenge AZM again while she still has the belt, and next time, I want to wear the belt myself. I will never give up."
| ◆All-out elimination match (30 minutes) | ||
| Hikari Shimizu |
16 minutes 2 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| SAKI | Summery | |
| Eel and Sayaka | Himeka | |
| Shirakawa Mina | Maika | |
| Nakano Tam | Julia | |
(1) ●Shirakawa (4 minutes 57 seconds, both OTR) Himeka●
(2) ○Shimizu (7 minutes 24 seconds, Himawari → Single Leg Crab Hold) Sakurai●
(3) ●Unagi (8 minutes 57 seconds, Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold) Maika○
(4) ●Shimizu (9 minutes 6 seconds, Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold) Maika○
(5) ○SAKI (9 minutes 19 seconds, neck hold) Maika●
(6) ●SAKI (12 minutes 54 seconds, OTR) vs. Julia○
(7) (15 minutes 59 seconds, Natsupoi throws away her apron and performs a German suplex) Julia●
* Tam Nakano is the last one standing and wins
COSMIC ANGELS and COSLAZ have formed an alliance. Tam Nakano, Mina Shirakawa, and Sayaka Unagi from COSMIC ANGELS team up with SAKI and Hikari Shimizu from COSLAZ to take on the Donna del Mondo team of Giulia, Maika, Himeka, Natsupoi, and Mai Sakurai in an elimination match. The intense showdown between Nakano and Giulia is a given. Nakano and Natsupoi have also had two singles matches and this match is positioned as their decisive battle, so their fighting style will be closely watched. Sakurai, who decided the day before in Shinagawa to team up with Giulia in a hardcore match against Prominence, is also one to watch
Maihime catches Shirakawa but gets hit with a DDT. Shirakawa exchanges elbows with Himeka after a Kawazu Otoshi. Himeka retaliates with a counter lariat. She puts Shirakawa on the corner and attempts an OTR from a powerbomb position. The Allied forces hastily intervene, and as the two fight on the apron, Sakurai hits them with a big boot, causingbothto fall and resulting in both Himeka and Shirakawa being disqualified. Giulia and Maika team up and Sakurai hits Shimizu with a diving elbow. Sakurai rolls her up but Nakano breaks it up. Nakano and Unagi team up and slam Natsupoi onto the mat. Nakano and Shimizu perform a heel drop in a duel. Shimizu hits Sakurai with a spinning kick and gets pinned. Maika and Unagi kick each other in the face. Maika powerslams Unagi as she charges. Unagi catches Maika and puts her in a neck lock. Maika lifts Unagi up and hits her with a brainbuster, lariat, and Michinoku Drive for the pin. Shimizu also gets the pin with a Michinoku Drive. SAKI rolls up Maika for the pin. SAKI hits Giulia with a Death Valley Bomb. Nakano hits Natsupoi with a German Suplex, and Giulia hits Nakano with a Backdrop. SAKI climbs to the corner, but Natsupoi and Giulia interfere and hit her with a Superplex. All four grab each other's hair and headbutt each other. Everyone is down. Giulia hits SAKI with an elbow and says "Nice to meet you," then hits her again saying "Come on, give it more." Giulia's elbow sends SAKI to the ground. However, SAKI sends her to the apron. Giulia also sends her to the apron, and SAKI falls. Giulia and Natsupoi attack Nakano. Nakano hits them both with a DDT. She pulls Giulia up and hits her with a series of elbows, and when Giulia charges, Nakano dodges. Nakano is suspended in mid-air in a sleeper hold, and Natsupoi charges in and delivers a stunner over the apron. DDM pulls the ropes and sends Nakano to the apron. Theybothsides. Giulia gets behind Nakano, but Nakano dodges. Natsupoi delivers a deliberate kick to Giulia. She helps Giulia up, takes her back, and calls Nakano. Nakano comes out onto the apron and delivers a thrust kick to Giulia, Natsupoi pushes Giulia out, and Natsupoi also falls as the bell rings. Nakano wins by a wide margin. After the match, the Allied Forces and Natsupoi are in the ring.
Tamu: "Natchan..."
Natsupoi: "Tamu-chan, I've found something I want to do. I want to make it happen by your side."
Julia enters the ring
Natsupoi: "I'm not DDM's mascot or pet! I'm going higher. To get higher, I'm prepared to stand opposite DDM and Giulia. I'm going to revolutionize Stardom with Cosmic Angels. That's my resolve."
Julia: "I see. Hmm (she stares at Natsupoi as if licking her with her eyes). Natsupoi, you were saying all sorts of bad things about Tam. Hmm, so that's your resolve, huh? I see. Up until recently, we talked about all sorts of things, like what to do with DDM in the future, and it was all a lie, wasn't it? Yeah. I never thought you were such a shallow woman. But I get it. Natsupoi, you were my cute pet, but from today you're my enemy. I'm going to get you down to earth!"
Himeka: "Natsupoi... (voice trembling) I loved and respected Natsupoi because she was more considerate of her friends than anyone else, always kind, and straightforward. I never once thought of her as a pet or a mascot character; I thought of her as a very important friend. Lately, she's been acting selfishly and making self-centered remarks, but I never thought it would go this far. I'm disappointed in her. She's really changed. I will never forgive her for betraying my precious friend."
Natsupoi: (crying) "Mai-chan, Tekura, Maika-chin, Himeka, Julia-chan... Bye-poi."
Maika: "Hey, why are you making such a sad face? What you're doing and what you're saying are contradictory, aren't they? Natsupoi, Natsupoi, you wanted to end things as a good girl until the very end, didn't you?"
Tekla pressed on, but no words came out. Giulia and others made DDM step back, and he left the ring
Nakano extended her hand to Natsupoi, calling her "Natchan," but Natsupoi did not reciprocate. Then Nakano hugged Natsupoi from behind
Nakano: "Thank you, Nacchan! I'll make sure you never regret choosing Kozuen! Let's start a revolution together!"
Natsupoi nodded and shook Nakano's hand
Nakano: "The Cosmic Angels have a new member, the fairy of Cosmic Angels, Natsupoi! The Cosmic Angels have teamed up with COLOR'S and welcomed a strong new member, Natsupoi, and from here on, we're switching to high-speed driving to aim for number one. Are you ready!?"
Kozuen: "We and you are both delicious! Mmm, yummy!"
Comment from DDM
Julia: "Are you okay?"
Tekla: "I can't believe it (tears)"
Maika: "Natsupoi, what did we fight for today? I don't understand..."
Himeka: "Lately, she's been acting really selfishly, so to be honest, I've been keeping my distance. And this is the result. I'm disappointed in her. But I'm going to make Natsupoi understand how I feel in the ring. That's all."
Sakurai: "Heh heh... It's rare to see someone choose a place like that on their own. It's definitely a bad choice. So Julia, Thekla, Maika, Himeka. DDM is the strongest, so let's do our best as a group of five from now on."
Julia: "Thank you. It's really encouraging to hear you say that, Sakurai. I've always considered the members we have now to be treasures, and it's okay for people to leave. But I cherish and am proud of the DDM members who are here. This is where DDM will show its true strength. We'll show you our real power. Natsupoi, you went to a place like that, but do your best. From today you're my enemy. I understand your resolve. But, as Maika said, I'm a little disappointed in Natsupoi for wanting to be a good girl, a good girl, and wanting to be cute until the very end. Nothing has changed. Sigh... It's okay. We're okay. This is just the beginning, everyone. Look forward to DDM's comeback. Arrivederci, see you later. (To Thekla) It's okay! Let's drink tequila."
Comments from Kozuen & Colors
Nakano: "That's so Natsumi! Natsumi! What's going on? Explain yourself."
Natsupoi: "I want to fight against Tamu-chan and rise to the top, and I'm prepared to sacrifice something to climb my way up in Stardom. Together with Kozuen, I want to aim even higher and bring about a revolution in Stardom. No matter what anyone says, I've made up my mind."
Nakano: "I also feel like we can start a revolution with this group. Natchan, so, with the second match tied at 1-1, does that mean the conclusion will have to wait for a while?"
Natsupoi: "That's right. Thanks in advance (laughs)."
Nakano: "I won't lose."
Natsupoi: "I won't lose."
Nakano: "The Cosmic Angels, in alliance with COLOR'S and with new member Natsupoi, are starting their great counterattack. The Cosmic Angels are speeding along, so hold onto our hands tightly so you don't get thrown off, and trust us and follow us. OK? We'll do this together, you understand?"
Natsupoi "Probably"
Tamu: "Do it properly. You've become Kozuen now."
Natsupoi: "I understand."
Nakano: "We, and you too..."
Everyone: "Delicious, yummy!"
Nakano: "I haven't done it yet."
Natsupoi "Sorry"
Nakano: "Hey!"
Natsupoi: "Done, done. Yay!"
Nakano: "...Are you making fun of me?"
Natsupoi: "I didn't do it!"
Shirakawa: "Stop fighting."
Nakano: "No, do it properly."
Natsupoi: "I'm doing it! Okay, let's do it one more time."
Eel: "That's enough, that's enough."
Shirakawa: "Stop it, it's taking up too much time. Tamu is the cutest. Natsupoi is fresh. That's good enough."
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
23 minutes 35 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | Starlight Kid | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the 7th time
Saya Kamitani is defending her white belt for the seventh time. Her challenger this time is Starlight Kid of Oedo Tai. Kid has developed a new move called "Black Tiger Leg Kill" for this match, intending to neutralize Kamitani's aerial maneuvers by targeting her legs. However, Kamitani has also defended the belt six times as a full-fledged champion. In fact, Kamitani has won both of their previous singles matches. However, this will be Kid's first singles match since joining Oedo Tai, so past results may not be relevant. Since joining Oedo Tai, Kid has rapidly won belts such as High Speed and Artist. For that reason, it seems reasonable to think that she has a chance to reach the white belt this time. Of course, Kamitani has no intention of letting go of this belt, which has become an extension of herself
The gong sounds and they slowly take to the mat. After a stare-down, Kid slaps Kamiya. Kamiya assumes the Tiger Mask stance. Kamiya counters, but Kid goes for the stretch muffler. Kamiya hastily escapes and creates distance outside the ring. Kid calls out, "Don't get ahead of yourself, Kamiya." When Kamiya returns, Kid performs an arm whip after some rope work. Kamiya drops a dropkick on Kid on the apron. Kamiya chases Kid down the ramp and stomps on him repeatedly. Kid performs a hurricanrana on the ramp. Outside the ring, the seconds are arguing. Kid stomps on Kamiya's right leg on the ramp and hits him with a chair. Kamiya then assumes the Tiger Mask stance, but Kid counters again. They throw each other into the ropes, and Kamiya does a backflip, but Kid kicks him in the right knee. Kid brings Kamiya back into the ring and applies a leg lock. Kamiya escapes, and Kid slams his right leg into the ring post. He then puts Kamiya on the third rope and tightens the hold, followed by a foot stomp. He brings Kamiya back into the ring and goes for the cover, but it's deemed a choke and the count doesn't start. Kidfourleglock. Kamitani reverses it, but Kid also spins towards the ropes. Kamitani gets up and delivers an elbow, Kid retaliates and taunts, "Come on!" Kamitani delivers a series of elbows, Kid returns the favor with a series of elbows, and Kamitani goes down. As Kamitani gets up, Kid delivers a series of slaps. "I wonder if it's time to end this," Kid mutters. Kamitani endures and delivers a series of elbows to Kid. Kamitani charges, and Kid delivers a dropkick, which Kamitani counters with a dropkick.10minutes have passed. Kamitani performs a swan dive plancha to Kid outside the ring. He then delivers a suplex outside the ring. He brings Kid back into the ring and Kamitani delivers a missile kick from the corner. Kid counters and throws Kamitani into the corner, but Kamitani collapses. They dodge each other's charges, and Kamitani attempts a swan dive from the apron. Kid reads it and pulls his leg back, so Kamitani targets his right knee with a dragon screw from under the ring. He attempts a tiger suplex on the apron, but the count doesn't come. Kid then lands a quebrada. Kid brings Kamitani into the ring. Kamitani takes Kid's back, but Kid counters and goes for a Texas League. Kamitani counters with a DDT. Both men are down, but get up and charge forward. Kid lands a dropkick to Kamitani's right knee. He climbs to the corner and delivers a spinning diving body press towards Kamitani's leg.15minutes have passed. Kid attempts to transition into a Black Tiger Leg Kill, but Kamitani spins around and gets on top. He takes Kid's back and throws him backward. Kamitani is down, clutching his right knee. Kid is down too. Kamitani lands a spin kick, climbs to the corner and goes for a Phoenix. When he turns to face Kid, Kid delivers a superplex arm whip. Kamitani manages to keep his knees up during the moonsault. However, Kamitani is also in pain. Both men are down, but Kamitani gathers his strength and gets up. Kid counters the Star Crusher with a Dragon Screw followed by a Black Tiger Leg Kill. However, Kamitani can reach the ropes. Kid climbs to the corner and lands a moonsault. However, Kamiya counters. Kid attempts a Tiger Suplex but it is reversed. Kid gets into a Tiger stance but Kamiya holds on and20minutes have passed. Kamiya counters and takes some time in the air to execute a Star Crusher. However, Kid's shoulders are raised. Kamiya stumbles but shouts "It's over!" and tries to climb to the corner. Kid cuts him off and puts him on the corner for an Eternal Four. However, Kamiya quickly gets up and delivers a Neil Kick. Kamiya pulls Kid up and gets into a Star Crusher stance, but Kid spins and jumps on him and rolls him up. Kid charges, but Kamiya rolls him up and slams him down with a Bomb. Kid kicks out. Kamiya gets fired up and heads to the corner. He lands a Phoenix Splash, and Kid can't kick out, so Kamiya gets the three count.
Kamiya: "I've successfully defended my title for the seventh time! I'm absolutely not going to lose to Kid or 5★STAR, neither now nor in the future! So, I'd like to have my next title defense in Nagoya."
SAKI appears and enters the ring
SAKI: "Saya Kamitani,the secondtime we've met? I'm sorry to interrupt you while you're celebrating your successful title defense. I'm so sorry."
Kamiya: "Huh? I'm not excited at all."
SAKI: "Sorry for interrupting. But I'd like to be the next one to take on the challenge. How about a new challenge?"
Kamiya: "It's our first encounter, a new experience, I'm excited! I've thought this before, but you're totally a gal, right? We're complete opposites, aren't we? Well, it doesn't really matter though (laughs)."
SAKI: "What does 'complete opposite' mean?"!?」
Kamiya: "Looks, looks. Well, well, well, let's put that aside for now, I'm a phoenix, so I'll accept anyone's challenge. Of course I'll accept the challenge!"
SAKI tries to show off the belt and stand next to her, but collapses due to the damage to her leg. SAKI picks up the belt and holds it up, but Kamiya snatches it back. SAKI leaves the ring
Just as Kamiya began to speak, the theme song started playing, and Nanae Takahashi appeared
Nanae: "Hello Stardom fans, it's been a while. I'm Stardom legend and a living national treasure of women's professional wrestling, Nanae Takahashi! Passion! Today I've come here as KAIRI's chosen partner. Saya Kamitani, you're the white belt champion... Is there anyone out there with the courage and passion to fight me?"!?」
Kamiya: "KAIRI's partner is Taka, Nanae Takahashi... Well, I can't let Stardom go back in time! So, I have to find a partner too..."
Lady C appears
Lady: "Kamiya-san! I'll, I'll take on this guy!"
Kamiya: "Lady C is really reliable, isn't she?"
Nanae: "Hey, who are you?! You're pretty tall, but don't look down on me!"
Lady: " I'm Lady C , the tallest active female professional wrestler in Japan, at 177 centimeters!"
When Nanae pushed her, Lady retaliated
Nanae: "Hey, you've got some nerve. But on the day of the match, it's not going to be like this. I'm going to let you experience the toughest pro wrestling you've ever felt. So practice as much as you can until then!"
Lady: "You too!"
Kid's comment
"Ah... I still can't get it even after my third attempt! Ugh... In 2020 I was 5★STAR, in 2021 Cinderella, and I lost to the newcomer Kamiya (tears). I feel like she stole all of my strengths as a high-flyer. I hit rock bottom. Kamiya has been getting in my way all this time! This time I was determined to take the white belt from her and forget all about it (tears). I thought I could just throw it all away... But I finally! After about seven years, I've come this far, and yet I still can't get it! What am I lacking now?! Why can't I beat Kamiya (tears)? Kamiya Saya is the person I least want to lose to, ugh..."
Comments from Nanae Takahashi
"I am Nanae Takahashi, the partner chosen by KAIRI. A Stardom legend is making a long-awaited return to Stardom, her first appearance since Ryogoku. I've also become a free agent, so my position and circumstances have changed, and I've experienced a lot of history up until now, but I want to show the history I've built, the way of life of Nanae Takahashi as a person, right here in Stardom again."
—Why did KAIRI choose Nanae?
"I wonder why? Perhaps Nanami-ri, Nanami-ri has become a key word or something important in KAIRI's rise to prominence, and if that's the case, I'd be happy, but I'm honored to be forming a tag team with them. Kamitani Saya and Lady C are quite big, and Kamitani is also big, so it was pretty annoying to be looked down upon, but I want to let KAIRI experience the tough pro wrestling I learned in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, the tough pro wrestling I've been doing up until now, the tough pro wrestling I've also faced. Look forward to it."
Comment from Kamitani
Kamitani: "I successfully defended my title for the seventh time. Starlight Kid, as you can see from her greed, relentlessly attacked my knee, but Kid, you can bark at me after you've beaten me. Well, I have 5★STAR and the Coffin Match coming up, but I'll take them down even more. And, KAIRI and Nanae will team up with me and Lady C for a tag team match. Lady, you've gotten quite tough!"
Lady: "Yes. To be honest, I've always wanted to fight KAIRI, and today, watching Kamiya's title defense really ignited a fire in me, and I wanted to seize this opportunity, so I just went for it. Takahashi Nanae's slap hurt like hell, and it's still stinging, but that's nowhere near enough. I want to go all out and have a really fierce fight."
Kamiya: "I believe we must not let history go backward. Let's show them what Stardom is like now."
Lady: "We will create a new history!"
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
20 minutes 16 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | Watanabe Momo | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the sixth time
ShuriandMomo since last year's 5★STAR GP final. In last year's league tournament, Shuri won, while Momo came in second. After that, their fates diverged. At the end of the year, Shuri achieved her long-held dream of winning the World of Stardom Championship. The 5★STAR GP final was the stepping stone to her victory over the red belt. Momo, on the other hand, wanted to escape her slump in the singles scene, but she didn't rise again. However, at the end of the year, she betrayed Queen's Quest and made a surprise move to Oedo Tai. Since then, she has been on a rampage like a fish in water, and has earned a chance to win the red belt and get revenge for last year's defeat. Given her recent style, it's possible Momo might bring a wrench as a weapon. How Shuri, who broke Sera Risa's bamboo sword in two in their last red belt match, will be able to withstand Momo's weapon attacks will likely be the key to this match.
They grapple fiercely, and Momo cautiously fakes a break before delivering a low kick. They move to the ground after a struggle for the back, and break. Shuri attempts a headlock, but Momo counters with a headlock of her own. They exchange shoulder tackles and elbows. As Shuri charges, Momo delivers a middle kick. Shuri catches it and delivers a series of knees to Momo's abdomen. Momo delivers a series of middle kicks followed by a soccer ball kick. Shuri lands a slap and a series of middle kicks. They grab each other's hair, and Kashima interferes from outside the ring by pulling Shuri's leg. From ringside, Tora Natsuko throws Shuri, and Ruanka delivers a shoulder tackle. Momo twists Shuri's neck in a camel clutch. She fakes a series of dropkicks but delivers a series of middle kicks. She hangs Shuri in the corner and provokes her with a series of slaps. Momo covers the downed Shuri. Shuri kicks out and delivers a dropkick from close range. Front neck chancery drop, Achilles lock. As Momo escapes, Shuri delivers a knee attack, then a diving guillotine from the corner onto Momo on the apron. She attempts a dropkick to Momo outside the ring, but Momo dodges it. Momo lands a PK under the ring, and the Oedo Tai team sets up a table. Shuri slams her onto it, but Momo immediately retaliates. Momo slams the referee as well, then delivers a piledriver to Shuri on the table. Momo pulls Shuri into the ring and delivers a B-driver, but Shuri kicks out. Momo applies a chicken wing face lock, then a suplex, a Soma-to from behind, and also a Soma-to from the front. She also lands a Soma-to from the corner, but it's only a two count. Shuri stops her charge and delivers a German suplex. Momo delivers a Tequila throw. Both are down and throw each other against the ropes, exchanging low kicks.15minutes have passed. Shuri lands a series of middle kicks. She pulls Momo up and folds her in a mountain fold, but Momo kicks out. Shuri applies a stretch muffler. Momo escapes and pulls out a wrench. Shuri dodges, but Momo delivers a heartless driver. Momo then hides a wrench in her leg guard and kicks Shuri in the face. However, Shuri retaliates. Momo declares she's going for the finish and deliversthreeconsecutive Tequila Sunrises. However, Shuri manages to escape at the last moment. Momo pulls Shuri up and prepares for a Peach Sunrise followed by a Peach Thunder. Shuri counters with a high kick. Shuri lands a Ryuen, but it's only a two count. Shuri kicks Momo in the face and goes for the cover, but Momo kicks out, and Shuri hits a Byakko. Momo gives up, and Shuri retains her title.
Shuri: "Momo Watanabe! You went to Oedo Tai, were reborn, and became Black Peach. To be honest, there were parts of me that wondered why. But after our match today, I realized that you're walking straight down the path you believe in! You're not here anymore so you might not be able to hear me, but Momo Watanabe is strong. I want to have another match with you, thank you! I successfully defended my title for the sixth time! Next, I want to have a title defense in Nagoya. Speaking of Nagoya..."
Tam Nakano appears
Nakano: "It's me! I'm the next challenger! Tam Nakano will be the next champion. I'll take that red belt at the next big match in Nagoya and make a triumphant return as champion at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in August. And as champion, I want to have a double title match for both the red and white belts. What do you think, Shuri?"
Shuri: "Don't get ahead of yourself, Tam Nakano. But I've been waiting. I've been dying to have a match with you. You're on a roll right now, and a thrilling opponent, but I won't let you have your way. I'm going to get a solid victory over you and show everyone the strength of Stardom at the next Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium."
Nakano: "I'll let you drown in Nakano Tamu's burning passion."
Akari: "That's exactly what I want."
Nakano blew a kiss to the audience and left the stage
Shuri: "Thank you so much to everyone who came today, and to everyone watching on pay-per-view! In this world with all sorts of things going on, I hope that watching Stardom like this can give you energy or some kind of power for tomorrow. I get so much power from all of you! Let's continue to make Stardom even more exciting together! See you all again soon. Salama po everyone! Thank you!"
Comment from Juri
"I have successfully defended my title for the sixth time. Watanabe Momo, you are strong. I realized that again after our match today. You have a different kind of strength than when we faced each other in singles matches before. If it's the path that Watanabe Momo has chosen and believes in, I will see it through to the end, and we will face each other again when the time is right. And for my next title defense, Nakano Tam, you are someone I have always wanted to have a title match against. I am incredibly happy that you have come. But I am not going to lose yet. There are other wrestlers I want to face. So I will definitely defeat you. Be prepared. That's all."
Momo's comment
"I lost, didn't I? I lost, didn't I?! What the hell, I don't even know what happened at the end. ...What? Ah, it hurts... Before that, I thought I'd broken a bone... Oh, I lost? Ugh... I still have things I can do, but I did it! I did everything I could today! That guy hurts. I'll never forgive him. I'll never forgive him. Just you wait, Akari. I'll make him suffer even more someday. Ah, damn it...!"
Nakano's comment
"I've stepped forward to challenge for the next red belt, no, to become the next red belt champion! I'll win the red belt at the big match in Nagoya and make a triumphant return as champion at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in August. I want to have a double title match against the white belt champion! I was so disappointed that I didn't get a chance to challenge for the red belt in January of this year. But Shuri has always cherished and protected the red belt, waiting for me. Cosmic Angels is on track, Tam Nakano is on track, and now is the time. Tam Nakano will become the number one in Stardom, in women's professional wrestling! Believe in Tam Nakano and follow her!"