"5★STAR GP 2022 Yokohama Tournament"
September 11th (Sun) Yokohama Budokan(Attendance: 1324)
Match Results
| ◆Battle Royale 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Iida Saya |
7 minutes 16 seconds: |
Mukogo Peach |
*The other four are Lady C, Maika, Sakurai Mai, and Ruanka
*Order of exit: ①Ryuuka ②Sakurai ③Lady ④Maika
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Tomoka Inaba |
8 minutes 30 seconds: |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| Juri | Shirakawa Mina | |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Risa Sera <8 points> |
6 minutes 1 second |
Unagi Sayaka <2 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Himeka <12 points> |
6 minutes 13 seconds: |
SAKI <4 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <2 points> |
11 minutes 40 seconds |
Saya Kamitani <12 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| AZM <12 points> |
6 minutes 55 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita <8 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani <9 points> |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Julia <11 points> |
| ◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion group> |
16 minutes 42 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Watanabe Momo | Hazuki | |
| ○Starlight Kid | Cogma | |
| Kashima Saki | Hanan ● | |
*The 27th champion team, Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, and Momo Watanabe, successfully defended their title for the fourth time
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
20 minutes 54 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Natsu-poo | Ami Sourei ● | |
| ○Tam Nakano | MIRAI | |
*The 25th champion team, Tam Nakano & Natsupoi, successfully defended their title for the first time
Match Details Report
| ◆Battle Royale 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Iida Saya |
7 minutes 16 seconds: |
Mukogo Peach |
*The other four are Lady C, Maika, Sakurai Mai, and Ruanka
*Order of exit: ①Ryuuka ②Sakurai ③Lady ④Maika
Saya Iida, Momo Kogo, Maika, Mai Sakurai, Lady C, and Ruika clash in a battle royale. After various strategies and tactics, who will be declared the winner in the end?
The match started with Lady attacking Ruanka immediately after the wrestlers entered the ring. Ruanka took down the wrestlers one after another with shoulder tackles. She hit Iida and Maika with a lariat and Sakurai with a shoulder tackle. Sakurai countered Ruanka's attempt at a brainbuster with a My Pan Roll and was the first to be eliminated. Maika and Sakurai tried to put Kogo in an OTR but Iida stopped them. Kogo attempted a cross body but Sakurai countered it. Sakurai hit Kogo and Lady with a stunner, then Sakurai hit Kogo with a missile kick followed by a Northern Lights. Kogo countered and Sakurai attempted a Shining Buster. Kogo countered and eliminated Sakurai with a Magistral. Lady hit Iida with a high chokeslam. Iida countered and Maika cut off Lady's charge but was hit with a big boot. Lady hit Maika with a knee drop. Lady charges in after a brainbuster but is met with a powerslam and a lariat. Lady gets up and dodges a lariat but is hit with a rolling lariat and pinned. Maika hits Iida and Mukai with lariats. Iida hits Maika with a series of chops and attempts a brainbuster. Mukai tries to break it up but Maika slams them both down. As Maika charges, Mukai drops a dropkick, Iida rolls her up and Mukai gets on top, resulting in Maika's disqualification. Iida hits Mukai with a flying chop. Mukai counters with a dropkick and lands a 619. Mukai sends Iida flying with a swan dive missile kick but only gets a two count. Mukai tries for a Peach Star but Iida blocks it and slams her into the corner, then goes for a Muscle Buster. Mukai counters but Iida chops her to the head, Iida Rock. Iida lands a vertical drop brainbuster and Mukai can't kick out, giving Iida the victory
Fuwa-chan will be participating in the Tachikawa event on October 23rd .
Talent Fuwa-chan appeared in the ring along with Hazuki and Iida Saya
Fuwa-chan: "Hey everyone! It's Fuwa-chan! Fufufufu, fufufu. (Climbs onto the corner) Everyone, it's Fuwa-chan. Fufufufu. Now everyone, the reason I'm here today isn't to interrupt or anything silly like that! For the past four months, I've been practicing pro wrestling very seriously under the guidance of Hazuki-san, Iida-san, Iwatani-san, and everyone at STARS! That's right. I've been practicing very seriously. Look, see! (Takes a fall) I can even take a fall. See! I've been practicing. That's right. So today I'd like to make the best announcement for you all, and announce it here. Um, I, Fuwa-chan, will be making my pro wrestling debut on October 23rd next month , in the STARDOM ring here! Ufufufu, thank you. If I stay injury-free and the COVID situation doesn't get any worse, I'd like to stand in this ring on October 23rd and deliver the best match for you all, so everyone please look forward to it!"
Hazuki: "As Fuwa-chan just announced, despite her busy schedule, she's working hard to practice in between her work commitments in preparation for her pro-wrestling debut. Will you all come and see her at the Tachikawa event on October 23rd ? Will you come and support Fuwa-chan's pro-wrestling debut? So many people are supporting Fuwa-chan. Let's continue practicing hard and without injury in preparation for October 23rd . "
Fuwa-chan: "Okay, there's no turning back now. I'll definitely do my best to put on a match that will move all the pro-wrestling fans. I'm counting on you all! See you all next month, I'll do my best! I'll do my best!"
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Tomoka Inaba |
8 minutes 30 seconds: |
Waka Tsukiyama● |
| Juri | Shirakawa Mina | |
８・26In "NEW BLOOD4," Tomoka Inaba of JUST TAP OUT will be joining God's Eye. This will be her first public appearance, and she will be teaming up with Shuri. Their opponents will be the team of Mina Shirakawa and Waka Tsukiyama of COSMIC ANGELS. There is no particular history between the two teams, but Tsukiyama, who has yet to secure a win, will not want to be beaten to the punch by the newcomers. She will be determined to get her first victory as a team. On the other hand, this will also be an important match for the newly formed God's Eye, as they will be looking to build momentum for the future
Inaba volunteers to start the match, and Shuri sends her out. Inaba faces off against Shirakawa. Shirakawa lands a low kick, and Inaba kicks back. Shirakawa kicks Inaba down and takes out Shuri, who is on the sidelines, and then teams up with Tsukiyama. They attack Inaba in combination, and Shirakawa goes for the cover. Tsukiyama enters the ring and Inaba puts her in a sleeper hold. Shuri tags in and hits Tsukiyama with a soccer ball kick. Tsukiyama retaliates, but Shuri goes for the cover again. Tsukiyama comes forward with an elbow, but Shuri stands up and takes it. Tsukiyama hits Shuri with a cross body as she charges. Shirakawa hits Shuri with a corner elbow followed by a hurricanrana-style Kawazu Otoshi. However, Inaba interferes and teams up with Shirakawa. Shirakawa separates them both with a neckbreaker. Shuri hits a dropkick followed by a DDT, but Shirakawa kicks out. Inaba hits Shirakawa with a double kick followed by a soccer ball kick. Shirakawa kicks out, and counters with an elbow followed by a reverse DDT. Tsukiyama hits Inaba with a dropkick. Tsukiyama uses Shuri as a springboard to slam Inaba onto the mat. Tsukiyama attempts a Gokuraku Don, but Inaba counters with an armbar. Shirakawa cuts off Inaba's charge and delivers a back blow, followed by a missile kick from Tsukiyama. However, Inaba's shoulder rises. Tsukiyama attempts a Gokuraku Don, but Shuri makes a successful break. Tsukiyama lands a series of elbows, but Inaba counters with a double kick. Shuri hits Tsukiyama with a front neck chancery. Shuri and Inaba deliver a knee attack. Inaba pulls Tsukiyama over, but Tsukiyama hits her with an Ossu Suplex. Inaba kicks out and lands a straight punch followed by a one-hit kill tomaka kick. The three count is called, and Inaba pins Tsukiyama
Comments from Shuri and Inaba
Akari: "Tomoka Inaba made her debut as God's Eye and secured the victory. Thank you."
Inaba: "Thank you very much. Today marks the start of Tomoka Inaba's journey as God's Eye. I am so happy to have achieved victory alongside Shuri, whom I have always admired. From now on, I will continue to learn a lot from Shuri, become stronger and stronger, and aim for the top. Ossu."
Akari: "I'm so incredibly happy. Teaming up with her will make things even more interesting. I realized that again today. We'll further strengthen our unit and shine even brighter as individuals. Don't miss it. Don't lose to yourself, surpass your limits, God's Eye."
Eight people advance to the final selection round in auditions for the film "Runaway Wrestler"
Auditions were held for the film "Runaway Wrestler," which depicts the life of Mayu Iwatani, and the eight finalists appeared in the ring to give their greetings. Among the candidates were ring announcer Yurie Kosakai and Momo Kogo of Stars, and the final decision on who will play Iwatani will be made at a later date
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Risa Sera <8 points> |
6 minutes 1 second |
Unagi Sayaka <2 points> |
This is the 5★STAR GP official match between Unagi Sayaka and Sera Risa. Unagi is in a surprisingly poor form so far, with a record of 1 win and 4 losses. She wants to find some kind of turning point in her match against Sera Risa of Prominence. Sera, making her debut and leading Prominence, has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, which puts her well in contention for the championship. If she can defeat Unagi here, she will advance even further, so she desperately wants to secure 2 points
Unagi enters the ring with a bamboo sword and attacks with it without waiting for the referee's announcement. The referee takes the sword away and the match begins. Sera delivers a series of stomps, drives Unagi into the corner, and hits him with a series of elbows. Sera stomps on his face while questioning, "How did you get that (bamboo sword)?" Unagi drives him out of the ring and breaks through the gate. Sera takes out the bamboo sword outside the ring and hits Unagi as he charges at her. Sera brings Unagi back into the ring and delivers a double knee drop. Unagi kicks out, and Sera delivers a series of elbows. Unagi stops her, grabs her arm, and slams her to the mat. Unagi delivers a series of big boots, a heel drop, and a guillotine drop. Sera counters Unagi's attempt at a big leg lock and slams her to the mat with a double knee drop. Unagi breaks through the gate again, but Sera kicks out. Unagi attempts a big leg lock, but Sera counters and applies a reverse Boston crab. She lifted him up and slammed him into the corner, then delivered a double knee attack. She slammed him forward, but it was onlya twocount. Sera picked up Unagi and delivered a diving double knee drop after a Rasha Scissors. The three count was called and Sera defeated Unagi.
Sera's comment
"What's with that guy? He stole my bamboo sword. I brought it into the venue with me. When I was changing, I casually went off to change somewhere nearby, and when I came back, the bamboo sword was gone, so I thought, 'Oh no, I must have left it somewhere.' When I entered the arena, I thought it would be nice to bring it with me, but since I didn't have it, I just went in. Then that guy came in with it, and even used my signature bamboo sword attack, so it was only right that I retaliate, wasn't it? If you do something to me, I'll do it back. It can't be helped, she was the one who started it, so I was surprised when she attacked me with a bamboo sword. And I lost because of it, so I guess that's the end of it. Unagi Sayaka was talking about demon slaying so casually, so I thought she would bite back more, but I'm a little disappointed. If you're going to do it, do it, or if you're not going to do it, don't do it, stick to that. Got it, Unagi? I'm looking forward to next time."
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Himeka <12 points> |
6 minutes 13 seconds: |
SAKI <4 points> |
Himeka and SAKI will be reuniting for the first time since their Actwres girl'Z days in a 5★STAR GP official match. This is a match that promises to be a large-scale battle. Himeka suffered consecutive losses to Mai Sakurai in Takamatsu on September 3rd and to Shuri in Hiroshima on September 4th, and is losing momentum. For that reason, she will want to defeat SAKI and stay in contention for the championship. For SAKI, this is also a do-or-die battle in the league. She will want to even her win-loss record and once again put herself in contention for a place in the finals
The match began with a clean handshake. They glared at each other in the center, and Himeka landed an elbow. SAKI retaliated, and they exchanged elbows. SAKI took a barrage of blows from Himeka and sent her flying with one. SAKI withstood several shoulder tackles from Himeka. SAKI attempted a shoulder tackle of her own, but Himeka resisted. Himeka gained the upper hand, but SAKI landed a big boot. Himeka countered SAKI's attempt at a brainbuster with a lariat. SAKI dodged and shook her down with a Campana. SAKI attempted a brainbuster, but Himeka resisted. SAKI landed a series of elbows, but Himeka lifted her up and delivered a backflip. Himeka followed with a corner body attack and a shoulder tackle. SAKI countered, and Himeka pulled her up and locked in an Argentine backbreaker. SAKI counterattacks but is hit with a lariat at close range. Himeka then delivers a sliding lariat. SAKI returns to her feet and climbs to the corner where Himeka is. They exchange elbows on the corner and SAKI delivers a superplex. However, Himeka delivers a lariat. SAKI stops Himeka's charge and slams her forward. Himeka returns and stops SAKI's big boot with a lariat. SAKI counters with a brainbuster. Himeka catches SAKI on the corner and delivers a powerbomb. The referee counts to three, and Himeka defeats SAKI
Himeka's comment
"5★STAR,12thpoint. SAKI, SAKI from COLOR'S. It's been four years since our last singles match. I lost to her in a singles match soon after my debut, and four years ago I lost to her in a tournament in my previous promotion, so I'd never beaten her in a singles match before, but I finally managed to get a three-count against SAKI. But, you know, we've been fighting for so long that we know each other's strengths and weaknesses. But, it's my third year in Stardom, so I think I've grown more from "Himeka Arita" than SAKI realizes."
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <2 points> |
11 minutes 40 seconds |
Saya Kamitani <12 points> |
Saya Kamitani, who has been steadily racking up wins in the 5★STAR GP and is chasing the top spot held by Hazuki, is facing off against Suzu Suzuki of Prominence for the first time. This intriguing match pits the white belt champion against the hopeful of the deathmatch unit. While Kamitani is accumulating points, Suzuki has had a tough start with three consecutive losses. However, if she wins all of her remaining matches, she will have a chance to advance to the finals. She certainly doesn't want to go into her final official match against Giulia with a tough record. To that end, she will want to defeat the Wonder of Stardom champion and signal her comeback. For Kamitani, facing an unknown opponent will be difficult. It looks like it will be an unpredictable battle..
Without waiting for the bell, Suzuki charges forward and drags Kamiya out of the ring. Suzuki calls the referee a "damn old man" and ignores his orders. Suzuki brings Kamiya back into the ring, corners him, and knees him in the throat. Suzuki roars, "You're the champion, aren't you?" and delivers a series of elbows, but Kamiya gets back up after taking a series of elbows from Suzuki. Suzuki delivers a dropkick from the side. Kamiya drops a dropkick in response to Suzuki's charge. Kamiya attempts a swan dive plancha but Suzuki blocks it and delivers a dropkick from the side on the apron. Suzuki takes Kamiya's back on the apron and prepares for a German suplex. Suzuki catches Kamiya's double kick on the apron and charges forward. However, Kamiya delivers a Frankensteiner to Suzuki on the apron. Then Suzuki delivers a German suplex on the apron. Kamiya is down outside the ring.18count. Suzuki attempts a German suplex but Kamiya counters. Suzuki lands an elbow, and Kamiya responds with an elbow followed by a knee kick. Kamiya throws an elbow, and Suzuki retaliates with an elbow of her own. Suzuki's elbow sends Kamiya collapsing. Kamiya retaliates with a flurry of blows, but Suzuki counters and sends her flying. Suzuki continues with a series of elbows. Kamiya gets up from behind and delivers a dropkick to Suzuki's German suplex. Kamiya climbs to the corner and delivers a missile kick. Suzuki counters, and Kamiya goes for a Star Crusher. Suzuki counters, but Kamiya hits a spin kick and a double kick. Suzuki counters, and Kamiya hits a fisherman suplex. Kamiya is countered and declares he's going for the finish and lands a Star Crusher. He then climbs to the corner and attempts a Firebird Splash, but Suzuki dodges it. Suzuki catches Kamiya's charge and throws him with a German suplex. He spins around and slams him down, but Kamiya kicks out. Suzuki climbs to the corner, but Kamiya bridges up and delivers a series of elbows from the top of the corner. After an exchange of elbows, Suzuki delivered a headbutt, followed by a superplex. However, Kamitani managed to lift his shoulder. Suzuki then unleashed a series of German suplexes. The referee counted to three, and Suzuki defeated the white belt champion, securing his first victory in the league.
Suzuki's comment
"Kamiya, that guy's crazy! He's totally my type of pro wrestler. I love those crazy, insane, zombie-like guys who you never know what they're going to do! Stardom, league match, first win? Anyone who thought Suzu Suzuki hadn't won anything, or that she was actually weak, don't underestimate her. This is Suzu Suzuki. She can beat the white champion of Stardom, that's Suzu Suzuki. If it had been a title match today (slapping her waist), the belt would be here."
—What's so crazy about Kamiya?
"It was more than I expected. It was insane. My head... It's been a long time since I've been hit by a move that made me think I was going to die."
—What were the factors that led to your victory over the champion?
"Kamiya and I have similar careers, and of course she's won the white belt, defended it, and had a winning streak. She's definitely a fighter I've been keeping a close eye on. But there's no way Suzuki Suzu is going to lose because of her craziness!"
—So you couldn't compromise on what was inside his head?
"Since I've said that what's inside my head isn't normal, I'm going to do something crazy. I guess this has flipped a switch in me. From here on, I'll win 5★STAR in a row, then I'll face Giulia in the final match, crush her, and take over Stardom."
—It's been a while since you used the Locomotion German Suplex as a finishing move, hasn't it?
"It's been a while! But honestly, that was... my body just did it on its own. It just came out on its own."
—That was in Yokohama too, wasn't it?
"I guess you could call it intuition? My body moved before I could even think."
--Tomorrow's match at Korakuen Hall is an official match against Iwatani
"As you know, Mayu Iwatani is an icon. Iconvs.icon. Oh, I'll say it myself, let's have an icon showdown between Prominence and Stardom! I'm going to win! I beat the champion today! I'm gonna do it!!"
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| AZM <12 points> |
6 minutes 55 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita <8 points> |
Utami Hayashishita and AZM face off in a Queen's Quest stablemate showdown. This is a rare and exciting matchup, unique to the 5★STAR GP official tournament. Both have a strong chance of reaching the finals in the championship race, making this a must-see match in the points race as well. The clash between the former Red Belt champion and the current High Speed champion will create a powerful chemical reaction. Who will ultimately claim victory...?
A handshake is initiated by Utami. The match begins with both wrestlers staring at each other. They slowly circle around, and AZM fakes a lock-up before getting behind Utami and applying a headlock. Utami counters and applies a headlock of her own, but AZM escapes. AZM fakes a hand-to-hand lock-up, stomps on Utami's foot, and delivers a dropkick. Utami dodges and goes for a lariat, but AZM counters with an armbar. When AZM reverses, she kicks Utami in the face and declares, "I'm going to fly!" She lays Utami on the floor and jumps from the corner to the outside. However, Utami stops her and attempts a brainbuster. But AZM counters with a DDT outside the ring, the sound of which echoes throughout the arena. AZM returns to the ring and waits for Utami. When Utami returns, she delivers a head scissors DDT over the ropes, transitioning from a Mystica-style armbar to an armlock. Utami counters and rolls her up. AZM jumps from the corner but is caught and slammed into the corner. Utami delivered a spear elbow attack followed by a missile kick. Utami attempted a bat hanging drop, but AZM kicked out. Utami went for a German suplex, but AZM resisted. AZM went for an Azumi Sushi after an arm whip, but Utami countered with a lariat. Utami dashed forward, but AZM dodged and delivered a high kick. She shouted "It's over!" and jumped, but Utami caught her and spun her around. AZM countered with an Azumi Sushi. Utami kicked out at the last moment and delivered a powerbomb. Both were down, but Utami got up and went for an Argentine backbreaker. AZM countered with a Canadian Destroyer and rolled her up for the three count
AZM's comment
"I got a clean three-count victory over Utami Hayashishita, the leader of Queen's Quest! I think this is a really big deal. I'm not going to talk about changing leaders now. But with12points, I think I've only lost twice so far. I have lost twice, but I'm going to go ahead and become the youngest champion, so please look forward to it. And at the press conference, I promised Kid that we'd meet in the finals, and I've12points to keep that promise, but what do you think, Kid? I'm definitely waiting for you in the finals, so please be ready."
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani <9 points> |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Julia <11 points> |
Mayu Iwatani and Giulia, who fought to a 30- minute time limit draw for the right to challenge for the red belt at Ryogoku, will face each other in their first singles match since then. So far, Iwatani has a record of 4 wins and 3 losses, while Giulia has a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. If Iwatani loses, it will be difficult for her to advance to the finals, so she desperately wants to get 2 points here. On the other hand, Giulia has only 2 losses and is still within striking distance. However, with Hazuki and Kamiya leading the pack, even one loss from now on could have a big impact. This is a must-win match for both of them. Will they be able to settle the score once again, just like last time?
As the match began, Iwatani extended her hand and Giulia responded. Giulia immediately delivered a back drop followed by a dropkick. She slammed Iwatani to the mat and went for a Glorious. Iwatani countered with an elbow, a dragon, and a thrust kick. After an exchange of elbows, Giulia took the match to the ground and applied an armbar. Iwatani escaped, and Giulia brought her back into the ring. Giulia gave Iwatani a bear hug and threw her backwards for a cover. Iwatani kicked out, and Giulia delivered a surfboard stretch, slammed her face into the mat, and applied a face lock. Iwatani escaped, and Giulia delivered a missile kick. Iwatani was thrown into the corner, turned around, and returned the favor with a missile kick of her own. Iwatani delivered a soccer ball kick followed by a low dropkick. Iwatani delivered a body slam, a foot stomp, and a diving foot stomp. Giulia kicked out and caught up to Iwatani on the corner. Iwatani knocked her down with a slap, but Giulia climbed back up and delivered a spider web on the corner. She then slammed her down with a superplex. As Iwatani charged forward, Giulia delivered a dropkick. Giulia delivered a back drop, and Iwatani also delivered a back drop. After an exchange of backdrops, Iwatani landed a thrust kick. Giulia responded with a lariat. They grabbed each other's hair, and Giulia headbutted, sending both down.10minutes had passed. Iwatani charged in with a dropkick, Giulia dodged a high kick and delivered a backdrop. Iwatani kicked out, and Giulia applied an STF. Three minutes remaining. Giulia climbed to the corner, and Iwatani delivered a superplex Frankensteiner, followed by a tope suicida to the outside. Iwatani brought Giulia back into the ring and delivered a missile kick and a frog splash. Giulia kicked out, with one minute remaining. Iwatani got behind Giulia, but Giulia countered. Iwatani slammed Giulia with a dragon but only got a two count. Iwatani went for a tombstone, but Giulia countered with a Glorious Driver. Iwatani kicked out, and the time limit was reached, resulting in a draw.
Julia's comment
"Mayu Iwatani...it's another draw. This is our fifth singles match, and in the past it's been 1 win, 1 loss, and 2 draws. The last time I lost was at last year's 5★STAR, here at Yokohama Budokan. I got my first loss at 5★STAR, so I was determined to win today and show everyone that I've won more matches than I lost.15minutes just isn't enough. Right now, in this league, every single point is incredibly important to me. Just not dropping two points was good enough. The battle with Mayu Iwatani is far from over. 5★STAR is still just beginning, so don't take your eyes off us, everyone. Arrivederci."
| ◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion group> |
16 minutes 42 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Watanabe Momo | Hazuki | |
| ○Starlight Kid | Cogma | |
| Kashima Saki | Hanan ● | |
*The 27th champion team, Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, and Momo Watanabe, successfully defended their title for the fourth time
Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, and Momo Watanabe will defend their Artist of Stardom Championshipthe fourthtime. Their challengers are the Stars team of Hazuki, Koguma, and Hanan. Hazuki and Koguma, who challenged for the 5★STAR GP as Goddesses of Stardom Champions,21st, leaving them without a title. Then, Hanan, the Future of Stardom Champion, stepped forward to challenge for the Artist of Stardom Championship. Hanan has been competing in the league tournament as champion, but has been struggling against the 5★STAR GP and has yet to secure a win. However, she has made a firm resolution and, feeling a sense of responsibility as a unit,6-person tag team belts, and has chosen Hazuki and Koguma, who have just lost their titles, as her partners. This title match is being brought about by Hanan, but will Oedo Tai be able to defeat them and extend their number of title defenses, or will Hazuki and Koguma switch from Goddesses to Artist of Stardom, leaving Hanan to become a double champion?
Hanan volunteered to start the match and faced Kid. As soon as the gong sounded, she delivered a dropkick. She then hit Kid with a hip toss. As she went for the Northern Lights, the Oedo Tai interfered, but STARS eliminated them and captured Kid, attacking in a coordinated manner. After landing dropkicks from three directions, Hanan delivered a body press on the spot. However, Momo interfered and delivered a double dropkick with Kid. Momo hit Hanan with a middle kick followed by a series of kicks to the face. Momo covered her on one knee, but Hanan kicked out immediately. Kashima entered the ring and stood up after taking some blows from Hanan. Hanan was thrown into the corner and delivered a body attack. Koguma delivered a dropkick to Kashima. When Kid interfered, Koguma delivered a running body attack to both of them and a foot stomp to their backs. Kashima kicked out and hit Koguma with an Astro Scissors followed by a hurricanrana and a big boot. Momo delivered a dropkick to Koguma. Hazuki and Momo exchanged elbows. Momo unleashed a series of middle kicks, but Hazuki countered with a Codebreaker followed by a face wash. When Momo escaped, Hazuki applied a face lock. Momo dodged, and the Oedo Tai launched a full-scale attack. Kashima delivered a face crusher from the corner, and Momo hit a B-Driver. Momo went for the Tequila, but Hazuki countered, only to take a middle kick. Hana interfered with Momo's charge, and Hazuki hit a DDT, followed by a diving body press from Koguma. Hazuki attempted a vertical drop after a Michinoku Driver. Momo countered and slammed her backwards. Hana entered the ring, and Kid delivered a flying elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Hana delivered a double wrist lock. Kid hit a dropkick to the knee, followed by a diving body attack and a standing moonsault.10minutes had passed. In the ensuing brawl, STARS performed a series of dropkicks. They sent the Oedo Tai out of the ring, and Koguma and Hana delivered a plancha, while Hazuki simultaneously hit a tope suicida. Hanan hits Kid with a Famouser, but Kid retaliates. Hanan pulls Kid up and they grapple for a back hold. Hazuki delivers a double kick, and Hanan attempts a Blockbuster Hold, but Momo breaks it up. Hanan pulls Kid up and goes for a back drop. Kid resists, Kashima kicks him, and Momo delivers a suplex. Kid attempts a knee attack, but STARS successfully breaks it up. Hanan charges forward, but Kid hits him with a dropkick to the knee and a jumping high kick. Kid climbs to the corner and attempts a moonsault, but Koguma blocks it and Hanan delivers a back drop. Hazuki lifts Kid up and he and Koguma combine for a neckbreaker. Hanan attempts a back drop hold on Kid, but Momo breaks it up. Kashima eliminates Koguma with a Shoryuken and Kid and Kashima take down Hanan with a series of high kicks. Kid lays Hanan down and attempts a moonsault press, but Hanan's shoulders rise at the last moment. Kid delivers a dragon screw on the ground and a Black Tiger Kick Kill. They reverse and return to the center, but STARS manage to make an interception.15minutes have passed. STARS combine, but Oedo Tai pulls back. Kid goes for the Tiger Suplex on Hanan. Hanan counters with "I got it!" and rolls him up, but Momo breaks it up. Oedo Tai combine and slams Hanan down, then Kid hits a Star Suplex. Hanan can't kick out, and Kid gets the three count.
Kid: "Hey everyone, I've always wanted to do this... no, I mean, I wanted to do the first ever artist title defense match between two homegrown wrestlers that Oedo Tai wanted to do, and there were a few close calls, but Oedo Tai's teamwork was overwhelmingly superior and we gotV4--! So, is there a challenger coming next? No? Huh? Looks like there isn't! Well then, how about Queen's Quest, which has been shelved for the time being, Momo?the QQguys are motivated right now, but if there are motivated guys, we'll accept any challenge, so we'll be waiting. So, you guys at Yokohama Budokan! Fufufu, goodbye."
Comment from Oedo Tai
Kid: "Yes, it's V4, V4."
Momo: "That was quick."
Kid: "You know, Hanan's momentum, or whatever you want to call it, I could really feel the passion she had for wanting this belt so badly, but, but, but, in the end, when it came to teamwork and things like that, she just couldn't surpass Oedo Tai. Her neck was a bit hurt, and I could really feel the support from Hazuki and Koguma on the other side, like they wanted to let Hanan win, but this title defense was created because of me and Hanan, so I had a strong desire to win it myself, and today I got the three count with a Star Suplex Hold, the first time I've used that move since I got the High Speed from Natsupoi. Last time I won the belt with that move, but this time I defended it with that move. I was thinking that I need to be able to use this move more often, and refine the build-up to it, so that I can get three counts against much higher-ranked opponents, but today if it weren't for the cuts and assistance from those two, I might have lost this belt."
Momo: "That was close! (laughs)"
Kid: "Next"
Kashima: "No next game."
Momo: "Shall we do it? In Sapporo or somewhere?"
Kid: "I was told to do it, but I'm ready. I did manage to defend my title today, and I don't know how motivated those guys are, but I'm willing to do it. What do you think?"
Kashima: "...My canker sore hurts (wry smile)."
Kid: "Well, even if those guys from Queen's Quest come, won't it just turn into another title defense battle between homegrown talents?"
Kashima: "I think it's good."
Kid: "I think it would be fine to do it twice in a row, so if you're motivated, please feel free to challenge me."
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
20 minutes 54 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Natsu-poo | Ami Sourei ● | |
| ○Tam Nakano | MIRAI | |
*The 25th champion team, Tam Nakano & Natsupoi, successfully defended their title for the first time
On August 21st in Nagoya, the Goddesses of Stardom Championship changed hands from Hazuki & Koguma to Tam Nakano & Natsupoi. FWC failed in their fifth title defense, and COSMIC ANGELS became the 25th champions. With Natsupoi joining COSMIC ANGELS, she has teamed up with Nakano, and this will be their first title defense. Their opponents are MIRAI & Sorei Ami, who challenged them after the Nagoya match. Both members of God's Eye have challenged for the FWC twice before, making this their third attempt. Will their third time be the charm and will their obsession with the tag team belts finally pay off, or will the two members of COSMIC ANGELS truly begin their "revolution" road? Also, since Natsupoi has defeated both MIRAI and Sorei in 5★STAR GP official matches, it will be interesting to see if Natsupoi can get her revenge or if God's Eye can get their revenge.
The champions extend their hands for a handshake. The challengers slowly step forward and shake hands. Nakano and MIRAI are the first to go. After a ground battle, they exchange blows, and Nakano lands a slap. MIRAI attempts a back drop, but Nakano reverses it and goes for a dropkick. The champions try to team up, but Sorei intervenes and charges. The champions dodge and climb onto the ropes, and the challengers attempt a backbreaker. MIRAI slams him onto the mat, and Sorei throws him out of the ring. Sorei brings Nakano back, and the challengers unleash a flurry of chops. Nakano retaliates, and MIRAI stomps on his arm and goes for an armbar. MIRAI corners Nakano and delivers a running elbow. Sorei slams him with a body slam, slams his arm onto the mat, and then delivers a body press. Nakano goes in with an elbow but collapses. Sorei lifts him up, but Nakano dodges and delivers a Gun Stun. Natsupoi, who had tagged in, delivered a series of magnificent dropkicks. MIRAI interfered, but Natsupoi chased him down with an arm whip and delivered a series of dropkicks. Natsupoi attempted a diving body attack on Sorei, but Sorei caught it and slammed him to the side. MIRAI hit Natsupoi with a missile kick. Natsupoi, whose back was taken, countered with a foot stomp. Nakano attempted a diving body attack on MIRAI. MIRAI delivered a series of lariats to Nakano's arm, then locked the arm and choked it. Natsupoi broke it up and attempted a German suplex with Nakano, but MIRAI and Sorei broke it up. The champions still managed to counter with a series of thrust kicks. They sent the challengers outside the ring and tried to jump again, but the challengers broke it up. The champions still managed to take down the challengers and then performed a combined dive to the outside. All four lay sprawled outside the ring. MIRAI and Nakano returned to the ring at the 18-count. Nakano dodged MIRAI's strikes and landed a thrust kick. MIRAI countered Nakano's attempt at a Tiger Suplex with a Miramare. Nakano managed to escape, and15minutes had passed. The challengers slammed Nakano to the mat, but Natsupoi broke it up. Sorei hit Natsupoi with a brainbuster and then attempted a Lightning Boom on Nakano. Nakano resisted, and Sorei delivered a lariat. Nakano countered, and Sorei attempted another Lightning Boom. Nakano attempted a series of roll-ups, but they were all broken up. Nakano knocked Sorei down with a high kick. Natsupoi grabbed Nakano's hand and they both went to the top corner. Nakano delivered a Destiny Hammer, and Natsupoi dropped a Fairial Gift. Nakano then followed up with a Violet Shooting. Nakano and Natsupoi took Mirai's backs and performed German suplexes in a duel. Nakano pulled Sorei up and went for the Twilight Dream. Sorei resisted and delivered an elbow, and Nakano responded with a spin kick. Natsupoi and Nakano landed thrust kicks, and Shiranui also joined in. Nakano landed the Twilight Dream, and Sorei couldn't kick out, so the referee counted to three.
Nakano: "Ami, Mirai, where are you? Don't mess with me. Give Tam's right arm back! How did the taste of revolution feel? Third time's the charm, huh? The new wind was incredibly thrilling! fourthtime, let's have a match that will blow the ring to pieces. Goddess of Stardom's first title defense was a success!"
Natsupoi: "Tamu-chan, I have someone I want to do it with."
Nakano: "Huh, who?"
Natsupoi: "I want to fight every single champion who has worn this belt before me!"
Nakano: "Huh? Does that mean those people too?"
"Those people too"
Nakano: "Could it be that he's involved too?"
Natsupoi: "Yeah, those guys too."
Nakano: "Hmm, that's a good idea! Tamu also has someone he wants to do it with. Let's try them all, uh..."
Natsupoi: "Is your arm okay?"
Nakano: "Let's do it. We'll take on every single one of them, and we're going to win the Goddess Tag League that starts next month!"
Natsupoi: "Everyone, please support Tamu-chan!"
Nakano: "Natchan!"
Natsupoi: "We'll take you!"
Nakano: "Towards a Utopia of Passion"
Two people: "3,2,1, Welcome to the revolution!"
Comments from Nakano & Natsupoi
Nakano: "Natchan, can I ask you something? Is Tam ugly?"
Natsupoi "..."
Nakano: "Say something!"
Natsupoi: "Yeah, it's cute...very cute."
Nakano: "Very? The best in the universe?"
Natsupoi: "You have some eyebrows too. Seriously... I'm sorry!"
Nakano: "Goddess of Stardom has successfully defended its title for the first time! MIRAI, Ami! Give Tam's right arm back! They're unbelievable!"
Natsupoi: "Not only is there a lot of power, but the momentum is incredible, and since this is their third attempt, there's a lot of emotion involved, and it felt really, really heavy."
Nakano: "You're heavy, too."
Natsupoi: "That's true. But if things stay the way they are now, I don't think we'll be able to get our belts anytime soon. But if they challenge us again, I'm sure it'll be an even more exciting match. Right?"
Nakano: "But I can't hand over this revolutionary belt just yet. Because there are people who want it, right?"
Natsupoi: "That's right. I want to fight against all the past champions with this belt."
Nakano: "That's great. Tamu also has someone he wants to do it with. Is it the same for you?"
Natsupoi: "Maybe it's the same for me (laughs)."
Nakano: "Hahaha! We'll conquer all the past champions, and the tag league starting next month, becoming the number one tag team in the past, present, and future. And we'll win the Best Tag Team Award, and COSMIC ANGELS will sweep the Best Unit Award as well. COSMIC ANGELS wouldn't be COSMIC ANGELS if even one of us was missing, so the five of us now together, each and every one of us... The five of us now, and the allied group COLOR'S, everyone is really, really important to us... (tears)"
Natsupoi: "Even though I've only been in Cozuen for a short time, I really cherish each and every member who welcomed me into Cozuen. I love them all. So, while we'll continue to push forward with this belt revolution and momentum, I also want Cozuen to rise even higher."
Nakano: "We, COSMIC ANGELS, the Allied Forces, and COLOR'S—all of us, the Cosmic Angels, will become number one!"
Natsupoi: "Yes! By the way, what should we name our tag team?"
Nakano: "Now?"
Natsupoi: "I thought maybe he was still curious about me."
Nakano: "So, should I say it?"
Natsupoi: "Well, then... I guess I'll just say it for now."
Nakano: "Wait a minute, wait a minute."
Natsupoi: "Okay, let's go!"
Both: "Mentaiko and pesto!"
Nakano: "I think I'll just give up."
Natsupoi: "Let's stop. That's not good."
Nakano: "Bye-bye!"