"5★STAR GP 2022 - Opening Round DAY1"
July 30th (Sat) Ota City General Gymnasium(Attendance: 1527)
Match Results
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○Rinnan |
3 minutes 31 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| Ryue Summer | Himan ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○Koguma |
2 minutes 30 seconds, side |
Rinnan● |
| Hannan | Ryue Summer | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| Natsu-poo |
3 minutes 35 seconds |
Cogma |
| ○Tam Nakano | Hanan ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○ Summery |
3 minutes 8 seconds, |
Watanabe Momo |
| Nakano Tam | Saki Kashima ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○ Summery |
3 minutes 31 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| Nakano Tam | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mai Sakurai <2 points> |
5 minutes 56 seconds |
Kogo peach <0 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Ami Sorei <2 points> |
8 minutes 14 seconds |
Saya Iida <0 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| SAKI <2 points> |
9 minutes 7 seconds |
Unagi Sayaka <0 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Risa Sera <2 points> |
8 minutes 19 seconds |
Maika <0 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Akari <2 points> |
9 minutes 31 seconds |
AZM <0 points> |
| ◆Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| KAIRI |
15 minutes 32 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi | Kamiya Saya | |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI <2 points> |
12 minutes 51 seconds |
Mayu Iwatani <0 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Himeka <2 points> |
10 minutes 52 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita <0 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hazuki <2 points> |
11 minutes 54 seconds: |
Julia <0 points> |
Match Details Report
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○Rinnan |
3 minutes 31 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| Ryue Summer | Himan ● | |
The opening match was a gauntlet tag team match between six teams. It started with the team of Ryuka & Rinamiagainstthe team of Hinami & Amasaki Mitsuyoshi, and Amasaki volunteered to go first and faced off against Ryuka, but Oedo Tai launched a double attack. However, QQ teamed up and Amasaki delivered a cartwheel elbow. When Hinami entered the ring, Ryuka delivered a complete shot. Hinami then unleashed a series of judo moves on Rinami. Ryuka interfered and assisted Rinami. Rinami declared she was going to finish the match and climbed to the corner, but Hinami picked her up and threw her forward. Amasaki delivered a DDT and Hinami hit a rock bottom, but Ryuka made the break in time. Rinami rolled her up with a jackknife pin for the three count.
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○Koguma |
2 minutes 30 seconds, side |
Rinnan● |
| Hannan | Ryue Summer | |
The third match was between Koguma and Hanan. Oedo Tai decided the starting pairing with rock-paper-scissors, with Ruanka facing Koguma. Ruanka punched Koguma when he struck a bear pose. Rinami then hit Koguma with a hair whip. Oedo Tai attacked STARS by pinning them to the ropes. Rinami tried to prevent Koguma from tagging in, but was rolled up and eliminated
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| Natsu-poo |
3 minutes 35 seconds |
Cogma |
| ○Tam Nakano | Hanan ● | |
The fourth team was Nakano Tam & Natsupoi, but Koguma's team attacked them at the entrance gate, preventing them from dancing. Koguma applied a camel clutch to Natsupoi on the ramp. In the ring, Hanan delivered a diving body attack to Nakano. Hanan went for a double wrist lock, but Nakano countered. However, Hanan applied an armbar. Natsupoi returned and broke the hold, saving Nakano. Nakano and Natsupoi worked together with back kicks, followed by a dropkick and a double neckbreaker. Nakano got behind Hanan but was rolled up. Nakano kicked out, and Natsupoi delivered a thrust kick, followed by a spin kick. However, Koguma made an emergency stop. Nakano hit Hanan with a Violet Shooting. Hanan kicked out at the last moment, and Nakano pinned her with a German suplex
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○ Summery |
3 minutes 8 seconds, |
Watanabe Momo |
| Nakano Tam | Saki Kashima ● | |
The fifth team to face off was Saki Kashima and Momo Watanabe. As soon as they entered the ring, they separated Kozuen and attacked Natsupoi in a coordinated attack. Momo delivered a dropkick to Natsupoi. When Kashima went for a double arm hold, Nakano tried to break it up, but Oedo Tai pulled her leg away. Oedo Tai launched a series of corner attacks on Natsupoi. Kashima landed a double arm facebuster, but Nakano broke it up. Natsupoi rolled her up, but Kashima kicked out. In the exchange of roll-up attempts, Momo's kick accidentally hit its target. Natsupoi pinned Kashima with a spinning magistral
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match (10-minute time limit, one fall) | ||
| ○ Summery |
3 minutes 31 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| Nakano Tam | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
The last to enter the ring were Starlight Kid & Fukigen★. Fukigen hit Natsupoi with a sports newspaper and Kid delivered a diving body press. When Fukigen tried to hit Kurotora Tenbatsu, Nakano interfered but Fukigen hit a senton. Fukigen cut off Nakano as he tried to tag in and poked Natsupoi in the eye. Natsupoi dodged Fukigen's spear attack. Nakano and Natsupoi performed a thrust kick together. Natsupoi rolled up Fukigen but Kid broke it up. Nakano and Natsupoi performed a German suplex together but only got a two count. Fukigen rolled up Natsupoi but Nakano broke it up in time and delivered a double thrust kick. Natsupoi hit a Fairial Gift and then covered for the three count. The Nakano & Natsupoi team won
Comments from Nakano & Natsupoi
Nakano: "Gauntlet, Tamupoi, Tamupoi? We won. Natchan, you got a tag team nomination from FWC in Nagoya, what do you think, Natchan?"
Natsupoi: "How about Tamu-chan?"
Nakano & Natsupoi: "We have no choice but to do it!"
Nakano: "With Tamune and Nacchan by my side, I feel like we can achieve anything right now."
Natsupoi: "You're so honest."
Nakano: "...Once in a while, you know. I want Tamu and Nacchan to take the Goddess belt, and I want Shirakawa, Unagi and SAKI to aim for the Artist belt. Cosmic Angels will take all the unit belts. Cosmic Angels will gather all the symbols of the units. Cosmic Revolution, everyone, believe in us and follow us! We too..."
Natsupoi & Natsupoi: "You guys too, delicious, yummy!"
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mai Sakurai <2 points> |
5 minutes 56 seconds |
Kogo peach <0 points> |
Tekla will be absent from the 5★STAR GP to focus on treating her injury. In her place, Momo Kogo has been entered. Kogo was eliminated in the preliminary league, but her entry was permitted in the High Speed Championship match on July 9th in Tachikawa. Her opponent in the opening match will be Mai Sakurai, who, like her, belonged to Actwres girl'Z. Sakurai won her way through the preliminary league to secure the last remaining spot. What kind of outcome awaits this unexpected reunion?
Kogo, who entered later, launched a surprise attack with a series of elbows, and Sakurai retaliated with an exchange of elbows. Kogo ran and Sakurai hit a big boot, but Kogo hit a dropkick, Sakurai hit another big boot, but Kogo hit another dropkick. Sakurai dodged a 619 and hit a dropkick. Sakurai applied an STF, but Kogo escaped. Sakurai charged and hit a big boot, and as he went for a dragon sleeper, Kogo countered, and Sakurai hit a standing guillotine. When it was countered, he launched a missile kick from the corner and charged, but Kogo dodged and hit a diving body attack. Sakurai countered, and Kogo hit a 619. Kogo attempted a swan dive missile kick followed by a throw, but Sakurai countered with an MPR. When Kogo countered, Sakurai countered with a big boot, and Kogo got up but took another hit. Kogo didn't fall and took another hit. Still Kogo didn't fall and hit a dropkick. Sakurai slapped him and then hit a roundhouse kick. He climbed onto the corner and attempted a diving elbow drop, but Kogo's shoulder rose. Sakurai went for a brainbuster, but Kogo dodged it and charged after a thrust kick, only to be hit with a dropkick. Sakurai also attempted a Northern Lights suplex, but only gota twocount. He then landed a Shining Buster, slamming Kogo forward, and got the three count. The two continued to brawl after the match.
Sakurai's comment
"I won the first day of the 5★STAR opening match against Momo Kogo! This win is a huge point for advancing, so I'm really happy that we got off to such a good start. And I was really happy that Thekla was so happy for me. I'll do my best for Thekla's sake too, so please support me everyone. Thank you very much."
Comments from Kogo
"...I'm so frustrated. That's all I can say right now. Thank you."
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Ami Sorei <2 points> |
8 minutes 14 seconds |
Saya Iida <0 points> |
Sorei Ami and Iida Saya, both having advanced through the qualifying league to enter the main tournament, will clash in the opening match. Will Sorei, who dominated the qualifying league with four wins out of four matches, or Iida, making her second appearance, get off to a strong start?
After an exchange of chops, Sorei runs as instructed, and Iida rolls him up and applies an armbar. Iida slams Sorei's right arm into the mat with a low elbow attack. Iida then applies an armbar. Iida blocks Sorei's chop and lands a chop. Sorei delivers a shoulder tackle followed by a backflip and a reverse Boston crab. As Sorei lifts Iida up, Iida counters with an armbar. Sorei reverses and ends up on top, but it's only a two count. Iida delivers a shoulder tackle followed by a back elbow and an Iida Rocket. Sorei kicks out, and Iida applies an armbar and an armlock. Sorei reverses, lifts Iida up, and slams him down. Both men dash, and Sorei's lariat connects. Iida counters Sorei's attempt at an atomic drop and returns the favor with a lariat. When Sorei's right hand is blocked, he lands a lariat with his left and a bomb, but Iida kicks out. Sorei then delivers a spinning brainbuster. The referee counted to three, and Sorei defeated Iida
Magnificent comments
"I was able to secure a victory in my first match at 5★STAR. I've had a singles match against Iida Saya before, and that time it was a head-on battle, but today Iida Saya used her head. However, I also used my head to come up with a countermeasure, which allowed me to get the win. Originally, I was supposed to face Suzuki Suzu tomorrow, but she had to withdraw due to illness. I suppose it can't be helped in these times, but because of that, my match for tomorrow is canceled! I absolutely don't want a win by default or anything like that, so please make sure to schedule a proper match. I will win next time as well."
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| SAKI <2 points> |
9 minutes 7 seconds |
Unagi Sayaka <0 points> |
This is an official match between Unagi Sayaka and SAKI. While it's a clash between members of the COSMIC ANGELS & COLOR'S alliance, the two units have only just begun their collaboration. It's more of an individual battle than a clash between teammates. SAKI24thin Nagoya but was defeated. The 5★STAR GP presents an opportunity for her to reset and start anew in her career in Stardom…
SAKI offers a handshake, but Unagi moves forward and doesn't reciprocate. As the match begins, they feel each other out before Unagi extends her hand. SAKI pretends to accept but takes her back. They feint with rope work and SAKI charges forward, but Unagi hits a big boot. SAKI retaliates and extends her hand again. Unagi pulls her hand back, aiming to break through the gate. SAKI resists and Unagi hits another big boot. SAKI throws a big boot of her own, and they exchange big boots. They hit each other in the face, and Unagi hits a heel drop. Unagi throws another one, but SAKI catches it and hits an elbow. Both Unagi and SAKI throw big boots. Both are down and grab each other's hair, with SAKI landing a series of big boots. Unagi hits a Codebreaker followed by a guillotine. She slams Unagi's arm onto the mat and goes for the cover, but it's only a two count. SAKI grabbed Unagi's arm and delivered a big boot to her face. Unagi retaliated and broke through the castle gate. Both charged forward, and SAKI's big boot connected. SAKI slammed Unagi forward, but Unagi kicked out. SAKI then delivered a spinning brainbuster, which Unagi couldn't escape, and the referee counted to three. After the match, SAKI offered a handshake, and Unagi reciprocated with a hug. However, Unagi pushed SAKI away again
SAKI and eel comments
SAKI: "I came to Ota Ward in April, and I'm so incredibly happy and honored to have been able to win my first match here as a 5★STAR GP recommended entry. I'm here today because Kozuen recognized COLOR'S as an allied force, and I was able to do the pro wrestling I love. I think I was able to deepen my bond with Una today..."
An eel comes in and hugs SAKI
SAKI: "Hey, did you promise?"
Eel: "I didn't do it!"
SAKI: "Yes, yes, yes. It hurts so much."
Unagi: "Natsupoi and Tamu-san are telling me to get the artist title with Mina-chan, so I guess I have no choice."
SAKI: "Let's do our best!"
Unagi: "I don't like SAKI's Yama at all, but I'm willing to team up with him."
SAKI: "I like it, because you've named this part (the chest area of her eel costume). Let's team up, as a tag team. Let's team up. (She removes the chest area from her costume) I've taken away Una-chan's boobs! Look forward to our tag team!"
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Risa Sera <2 points> |
8 minutes 19 seconds |
Maika <0 points> |
This official match pits Maika, known for her power fighting style, against deathmatch fighter Sera Risa. It's safe to say this is a unique and noteworthy matchup, typical of the 5★STAR GP
After a tentative exchange, they grabbed each other's hair and Sera threw Maika to the outside. Sera chased after her, and they continued to grab each other's hair outside the ring. Sera kicked Maika in the head, and Maika prepared for a body slam. Sera countered, slamming Maika into the commentator's table, stomping on her throat, and slamming her into the ring post.15count, Sera slammed Maika into the corner and delivered a running elbow. Maika kicked out, and Sera shouted, "Don't mess with me!" before delivering a brainbuster. Sera kicked out with an elbow, and Maika retaliated, but Sera stood firm to receive it. After an exchange of elbows, Sera slammed Maika backwards. Maika kicked out, and Sera applied a reverse Boston crab. Not allowing her to escape, Sera took her to the center, lifted her up, slammed her into the corner, and delivered a double knee attack. Sera climbed onto the corner, but Maika caught up and executed a superplex. Sera kicked out, and they exchanged elbows. As Maika charged forward, Sera caught her and slammed her to the side. Maika countered with a powerslam. Sera immediately followed up with a Falcon Arrow. Maika quickly countered that too and hit a lariat. Sera quickly countered, and Maika hit another lariat. Sera countered, and Maika declared she was going for the finish and attempted a Flame Drop. Sera countered and slammed her forward. Maika countered, and Sera followed up with a Rasha Scissors and a diving double knee drop. The referee counted to three, and Sera defeated Maika.
Sera's comment
"I won. I guess it's a complete victory. I got a perfect three-count, so I guess it's a complete victory, Maika. You can't just be an outsider and have fun in this ring. Bring it on. The elbow and lariat hurt a little, though. I might fight you again next time. Just make sure you limit yourself to one elbow and one lariat. See you later."
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Akari <2 points> |
9 minutes 31 seconds |
AZM <0 points> |
Last year's champion and current World of Stardom champion, Shuri, will face her nemesis, AZM, in the opening match. Having lost to her in previous 5★STAR GP official matches, this will be a match where she must be extremely careful. Last year, Shuri won the tournament for the first time, and that marked the beginning of her path to winning the red belt. This year, as the defending champion, she aims to become the first ever to win back-to-back titles. However, her opening opponent is the high-speed champion AZM, so it won't be easy. Moreover, the following day she has an official match against Utami Hayashishita, so it is expected to be a tough fight for the red champion Shuri as she aims for a second consecutive title
AZM takes the lead with a missile kick, then throws a leg out to roll up Shuri's charge, dodges a lariat and jumps over Shuri's shoulder. However, Shuri counters with a middle kick. Shuri lands a corner knee attack, but AZM kicks out. Shuri applies a sleeper hold, pins AZM against the ropes and tightens the hold, then delivers a middle kick to the buttocks. AZM kicks out, and Shuri goes for cover after cover. AZM lands a soccer ball kick, which Shuri angrily retaliates. Shuri charges with a knee and sends AZM out of the ring. Shuri dashes along the apron, but AZM stops her and delivers a high kick from below. AZM lays Shuri on the floor and drops a diving foot stomp, then applies a head scissors over the apron and slams her head down. AZM applies a Mystica-style armbar and then an armlock, but Shuri escapes. Still, AZM kicks Shuri's left arm. Shuri puts AZM on the corner, but AZM suspends her in mid-air with a high kick from below and attempts a Marine Spike. Shuri gets up and delivers a superplex. AZM kicks out, and Shuri climbs to the corner for a standing guillotine. AZM kicks out, catches a middle kick, and delivers a high kick. AZM gets her back but rolls her up. However, Shuri slams her to the mat. AZM kicks out, and Shuri applies a scorpion deathlock. However, AZM reaches the ropes. AZM dodges Shuri's buzzsaw kick and rolls her up. Shuri lands a series of soccer ball kicks. AZM dodges a kick from the front and delivers a high kick. Shuri attempts a Canadian Destroyer but counters with a knee attack. Shuri is countered and attempts a Ryuen, but AZM counters and rolls her up, though Shuri reverses. AZM reverses again. Shuri reverses and delivers a counter high kick. However, AZM immediately kicks out. Shuri rolled up her opponent and then assumed the White Tiger stance. She secured the hold in the center, forcing AZM to tap out, giving Shuri a victory to start the match
| ◆Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| KAIRI |
15 minutes 32 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi | Kamiya Saya | |
On July 9th in Tachikawa, Saya Kamitani defeated Starlight Kid to successfully defend her white belt, and former Stardom wrestler Nanae Takahashi appeared before her, revealing that she was KAIRI's chosen partner. Lady C from Queen's Quest stepped forward to partner with Kamitani, meaning a generation unfamiliar with Nanae Takahashi will face off against the Stardom legend. Another point to watch is whether this match will increase the momentum for a white belt match between Kamitani and KAIRI
sevenyears, made her entrance on a motorcycle driven by KAIRI. Lady volunteered to go first, but Kamiya stopped her and stepped forward. KAIRI started Nanami's match. Kamiya and KAIRI faced each other and slowly walked forward. They locked up and grappled, pushing against the ropes, and KAIRI cautiously faked a break before punching Kamiya in the stomach. KAIRI dodged Kamiya's lariat and lured her in. Kamiya jumped, but KAIRI dodged and used the ropes, and KAIRI attempted a hurricanrana, but Kamiya covered her. After an exchange of covers, they engaged in a stare-down. Both tagged in, and Nanami and Lady faced off. Lady raised her hand to provoke, and Nanami raised her hand to invite a hand-to-hand grapple. Nanami got on top and threw her, then stomped on her face near the ropes, followed by a series of chops in the corner. KAIRI intervened and launched a coordinated attack. KAIRI, who has tagged in, hits Lady with a heel drop followed by a chop. A series of heel drops and chops. Nanae puts Lady in a headlock and drives her to the ropes. Nanae provokes Lady and makes her hit an elbow, and when Lady charges, Nanae hits a shoulder tackle. Lady hits a counter big boot and passes to Kamitani. Kamitani jumps with a swan dive but Nanae dodges it. Kamitani dodges a charge and dives onto KAIRI outside the ring, then hits Nanae inside the ring with a body press. Nanae lifts Kamitani up but she escapes. Nanae withstands a double kick and hits a lariat. KAIRI hits a neckbreaker followed by a sliding D and an Alabama slam. KAIRI climbs to the corner and Kamitani stands up, and they exchange elbows on the corner. Nanae intervenes and lifts Kamitani up, and KAIRI hits an elbow attack. KAIRI put Kamiya in a reverse Boston crab, but Lady broke it up. Nanae helped Lady up, and KAIRI slapped Kamiya. Provoked, Kamiya delivered a knee kick. Kamiya blocked the elbow and went for a spin kick, but KAIRI hit a back blow. Both were down10minutes. They both tagged out, and Lady delivered a brainbuster. Nanae endured it and slapped KAIRI, who slapped Lady back. Lady delivered a series of elbows, but Nanae knocked her down with one. Lady hit a Kawazu Otoshi and charged in for a big boot. However, Nanae countered, hitting a slap followed by a neckbreaker. Nanae attempted a back drop, but Lady countered it, and KAIRI followed up with a dropkick, prompting Nanae to call for a double. However, Lady dodged, and Kamiya delivered a swan dive body attack. Kamiya and Lady exchanged big boots and neckbreakers. Kamiya jumped in the air, and Lady delivered a knee drop at the same time. Lady delivered a series of chops, but Nanae countered with a series of elbows and a lariat. As Nanae climbed to the corner, Kamitani stopped her with a dropkick. Lady hoisted Nanae onto the mat from the corner, but KAIRI made the break. Lady helped Nanae up, but she was hit with a B-Driver. Nanami and KAIRI teamed up and delivered an elbow drop. However, Kamitani made the break. Nanae hit Kamitani, who had interfered, with a lariat. Lady kicked out of the cover, and Nanae delivered a refrigerator bomb. The referee counted to three, and Nanae pinned Lady.
Nanae: "KAIRI, KAIRI, Shin Nanamiri. The best, passion! KAIRI called me, and that's how Shin Nanamiri got to team up, but today, is this what Stardom is like now? Is this all Stardom has got?! Come on! A tall girl and a girl who can do high jumps? You can't make it in pro wrestling with just that! You can't make it without passion! So, I have one thing to say. Current World of Stardom Champion, Syuri!"
Shuri enters the ring
Nanae: "Thank you for coming out. Well, I have a lot I want to say, but first of all, as the first Red Belt Champion, I laid the foundation for Stardom, which is why we are where we are today. And for Stardom's history to reach this point, I was an indispensable person. And now that Shuri is the champion, if I hadn't been there, it wouldn't have happened, so I think I have the right to say this. If you have that Red Belt and passion, let's have a historic battle, Nanae Takahashi."
Shuri: "So, is it okay to take this as a challenge from the first World of Stardom Champion, Nanae Takahashi? You're an essential person in Stardom's history. I've always wanted to face you. But, the way you're saying things... could you please reconsider? Passion? No passion? Don't make fun of Stardom right now! I'm going to show you the strength of Stardom right now... no, the strength of women's professional wrestling right now. I'm going to defeat you, Nanae Takahashi, and claim the title of the strongest."
Nanae attacks Shuri, mounting her and delivering an elbow strike. Sorei tries to intervene, but Nanae retaliates with a lariat
Nanae: "Hey Akari, I'm looking forward to the match. It's a battle of history. I'm excited, Passion! KAIRI, you have something you want to say too, right?"
KAIRI: "Saya Kamitani, are you the type to jump to conclusions? Saya Kamitani... I'm happy that you mention my name so much, but I don't jump to conclusions. Right now, I'm fully focused on my partner and my opponent who are here with me. How do the wrestlers who have faced me when my name was mentioned feel? The white belt is crying. Right now, the sadness has built up in the belt because I haven't truly faced all of the opponents who have fought the white belt up until now, and the white belt is crying. I said goodbye to the white belt from five years ago, but I'm being called. The white belt is calling me. Will you accept the challenge?"
Kamiya: "I wonder if this white belt is crying? I still think I'm an immature champion, and I've been through a lot of hardship and pain, and I've been scared, scared, scared...! There may have been times when I pretended not to see what was ahead. But I've been doing my best with what I can do now! Right now, I've defended it 8 times, matching your number of defenses. I'm going to defeat you and surpass you!"
Comments from Kamiya & Lady
Lady: "History, history was heavy and powerful (tears). But we will definitely change history and create a new future."
Kamiya: "KAIRI told me that this belt is crying, and honestly, I was incredibly frustrated (tears). Ever since I won this belt, I've felt anxious and pressured, and it's such a heavy belt that I can't even put it into words. She said to me straight up that I might not have been able to face my challengers properly until now. But I feel like I've faced this belt with all my might in my own way, and I will definitely defeat KAIRI next time and surpass her (tears). I will definitely defend it."
Comments from Nanae and KAIRI
Nanae: "KAIRI called me Nanami. Shin Nanami. It's been 7 or 8 years?"
KAIRI: "I didn't feel that kind of flow."
Nanae: "I don't feel it! I didn't feel it at all. But you two were crying just now, right? You were crying, but that was KAIRI from 7 or 8 years ago. She always cried after matches like that, and the two of us cried too, and it was so frustrating that we couldn't win, but even so she grew up to be a great person, went overseas and succeeded, and came back stronger like this, and I think it must have been frustrating for her back then, because she was always crying. I think it must have been really frustrating to be told off so badly, but without that, she wouldn't be where she is today. It's the same for me. I've also been beaten to a pulp by my seniors. But that's what fighting is all about, isn't it? It's not like you can just get excited for the moment and that's all that matters. The strong ones win, that's just how it is. And it's okay to cry if you're frustrated. It's okay to cry, but make sure you fight back properly. I'm going to bring that kind of fight to you. So, Akari, you're going straight to the top. That way we can get straight to the point. I'll wear red, and KAIRI will wear white."
KAIRI: "Yes. This is why I chose Nanae as my opponent this time and fought against them. Nanae is the one who truly faces her opponent from the bottom of her heart. In contrast, Saya Kamitani is hasty. She's mentioning my name even though her opponent has already been decided. I don't feel that her opponent truly faced her from the bottom of her heart. Kid's tears, MIRAI's sad face. You can tell by looking at the expressions of their opponents after the match. That's why Nanae is the one who has had the most retirement matches in the world of women's pro wrestling. Why? Because a retirement match is your last match. It's so important to have someone there to see you off. And many people, both seniors and juniors, choose Nanae for that. That's because Nanae is the one who truly faces you at the end of your life. Kamitani, if you have time to cry, come and crush me. I'll do it. That's all."
Nanae: "That's great. With this new Nanami and Ri, we can wear red and white. Then we can even do tag team matches. It's just so emotional."
KAIRI: "(The current Goddess champions are) Koguma and Hazuki, right?"
Nanae: "Right now, yeah. It's good, it's good. Let's go for it."
KAIRI: "Yes"
Nanae: "Let's keep going!"
KAIRI: "Let's go all out. Let's do some secret training."
Nananei “OK!”
KAIRI: "Let's go!"
Nanae: "Yes!"
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI <2 points> |
12 minutes 51 seconds |
Mayu Iwatani <0 points> |
This is an official match between Mayu Iwatani and MIRAI. Iwatani is aiming for her second championship title in four years, while MIRAI is looking to win another singles title following her victory in the Cinderella Tournament
They cautiously took hands and moved to the ground, grappling for the back. Iwatani grabbed MIRAI's arm, but MIRAI countered with a headlock and a shoulder tackle. Using the ropes, Iwatani delivered an arm whip, a dropkick, and a soccer ball kick. When MIRAI countered, Iwatani cornered her, hooked her left leg over the ropes, delivered a dropkick, and applied an Achilles lock. MIRAI escaped to the ropes, but Iwatani hooked her again and tightened the hold. MIRAI was kicked up and writhed in pain. Iwatani asked, "What's wrong, MIRAI?" and tried to get up, but was hit with a body slam. Iwatani delivered a back kick, but MIRAI dodged the lariat and delivered a shoulder tackle. MIRAI cornered Iwatani and delivered a running lariat followed by a shoulder tackle. When Iwatani countered, MIRAI locked her arm and choked her neck. When Iwatani escaped, MIRAI slammed her onto the mat and went to the corner. Iwatani got up and delivered a chop from below. Climbing onto the corner, MIRAI delivers a superplex Frankensteiner and a missile kick, sending Iwatani flying out of the ring. Iwatani's tope is dodged. MIRAI uses a Canadian cantilever to send Iwatani to the mat outside the ring. MIRAI returns, and Iwatani is17count. MIRAI lifts Iwatani up with a Canadian cantilever and slams her down inside the ring. MIRAI tries to help Iwatani up as she kicks out. She forcefully helps her up but gets hit with a thrust kick. Iwatani delivers a thrust kick to MIRAI in the corner, then climbs onto the corner and delivers a frog splash. However,10minutes have passed and MIRAI's shoulder is up. Iwatani signals her finish and gets into a dragon stance. MIRAI counters, and Iwatani delivers a series of elbows. MIRAI delivers a lariat from behind. She pulls her up. She delivers a lariat from close range. She pulls her up again and runs in, but both lose their balance. However, MIRAI slams her backward. Three minutes remaining. Iwatani rolls up but only gets a two count. MIRAI delivers a lariat from close range. She runs in from behind and delivers another lariat. She pulls Iwatani up and spins to hit a Miramare Shock. The referee counts to three and MIRAI defeats Iwatani.
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Himeka <2 points> |
10 minutes 52 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita <0 points> |
A major showdown between Utami Hayashishita and Himeka will take place at the opening round of the 5★STAR GP.the 2020finals. Utami won that time and is aiming for her second victory in two years this year. Himeka, on the other hand, is looking for revenge for her loss two years ago and hopes to use this as a stepping stone to her first victory.
They lock up and grapple, and when they break, Himeka takes her to the ground with a headlock. After feeling each other out, Utami lands a kick, and they exchange shoulder tackles. Their foreheads touch, and they exchange elbows. Utami anticipates Himeka's charge and applies a sleeper hold. Himeka escapes, and Utami corners her and delivers a running elbow and a missile kick. Utami takes her back, but Himeka escapes to the ropes. Utami charges, but Himeka delivers a shoulder tackle and a reverse Boston crab. Utami escapes, and Himeka attacks her from behind with a knee attack. Utami kicks out, and Himeka goes for an Argentine backbreaker. Utami tries to lift Himeka, but Himeka counters and they exchange lariats. After an exchange of lariats, both go down. They get up at the eight count, and Himeka delivers a back drop and a sliding lariat. Himeka lifts Utami in an Argentine backbreaker and attempts a JP Coaster, but Utami's shoulders rise. Himeka cornered Utami and went for a powerbomb. She threw her, but Utami kicked out. Himeka pulled Utami up, but Utami threw her with a German suplex. Utami tried a German suplex, but Himeka countered. Utami attempted an Argentine backfist, but Himeka landed on her feet and hit a lariat. Five minutes remaining. Himeka hit Utami with a lariat from behind, then put her on the corner and went for a running powerbomb. Utami couldn't kick out, and Himeka got the three count
Himeka's comment
"The opening match of 5★STAR 2022 is against Hayashishita Utami. Well, I had a debt to settle with Hayashishita Utami because she beat me in the first 5★STAR final, so I'm glad I finally got my revenge. Well, there's still more to come, but I can't afford to get injured until I face Maika in the final match . I 'll defeat Maika as a perfect, 100% , no, 200% , 300% Himeka."
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hazuki <2 points> |
11 minutes 54 seconds: |
Julia <0 points> |
Giulia and Hazuki face off in an official match. Both competed for the Goddess of Stardom Championship at the same venue in Ota Ward, but after a brawl outside the ring, Sakurai Mai was defeated by Koguma in the ring. This time, it's a singles match to settle the score and is an important opening match of the 5★STAR GP. Will Giulia or Hazuki get off to a winning start?
As soon as the gong sounded, they charged forward and exchanged elbows. Hazuki cornered Giulia against the ropes and tried to do a face wash, but Giulia dodged and slammed her onto the mat. Giulia retaliated with a face wash, sending Hazuki flying out of the ring. Giulia chased after her, elbowing her outside the ring and slamming her onto the apron. She dragged Giulia to the ramp and onto the stage, where Giulia used the referee as a springboard for a dropkick. She went for a Glorious Driver, but Hazuki dodged and kicked her away. Giulia then tumbled down the stairs. Hazuki then delivered a diving body attack from the top of the stairs. Outside the ring, they grabbed each other's hair, and Giulia attempted a headbutt, but it was dodged and she hit the ring post. Hazuki returned to the ring and did a tope suicida. Back in the ring, she attempted another face wash. In the center of the ring, she went for a full nelson. Giulia dodged, and Hazuki climbed onto the corner. Giulia slapped her back and delivered a superplex. Both were down and exchanged headbutts. Once they got up, they exchanged slaps. Giulia lands a big boot, and Hazuki retaliates. After an exchange of big boots, Hazuki delivers a double kick. Giulia dodges a charge and delivers a back drop, then climbs to the corner and hits a missile kick to the head. Hazuki kicks out, and Giulia applies an STF. She reverses it and continues to apply the hold. Hazuki lands a running elbow, then puts Giulia on the corner and hits a Codebreaker. She also lands a diving senton, but Giulia's shoulder rises. Giulia hits a Falcon Arrow, but Hazuki reverses the cover. Hazuki headbutts Giulia and slams her forward before delivering a vertical drop brainbuster. Giulia is unable to kick out, and Hazuki wins the first match
Hazuki: "Julia, sorry to keep you waiting. You wanted this, didn't you? This thrill... Hehehe. That makes it1win1loss. Let's have another thrilling match like this. It's been three years since I last competed in the 5★STAR GP, and the hot, hot battles begin today, are you ready to get hyped? In 2022, at the 5★STAR GP, I, Hazuki, will show you a wild and the craziest battle ever, so look forward to it!"
Hazuki's comment
"5★STAR opening match, Giulia. She's strong... She was strong, but I won. This summer, I want to have more fun than anyone else, more than anyone else, and make it the hottest summer ever. It's not over yet, Giulia and I. When Giulia came to Stardom, her first match was a singles match against Hazuki, and she lost by referee stoppage. This time, in our second singles match, I won with a vertical drop, so it's 1 win and 1 loss. The fun battles with her will continue from here on out."
Julia's comment
"(Collapses) Damn it... I lost my first match. Hazuki, Hazuki... But Hazuki was my opponent in my first match when I came to Stardom about three years ago. That day, Hazuki disappeared, and I was left with this lingering feeling, the only thing that remained, and I continued fighting in Stardom, and I never imagined that you would come back, and that I would get to fight Hazuki again. I'm really upset that I lost, but I feel like this lingering feeling has been cleared. However, losing the first round of the league is not good. It's only just begun. Giulia's summer starts now. I'm going to run through to the finals. I'm really glad I got to fight you today. Let's do it again. Arrivederci, see you later."