"STARDOM in SHOWCASE vol.2"
September 25th (Sun) Belle Salle Takadanobaba(Attendance: 759 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hanan <4 points> |
6 minutes 29 seconds |
Saya Iida <4 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <14 points> |
14 minutes 11 seconds |
Starlight Kid <14 points> |
| ◆1st Stardom Muscle Contest | ||
| Iida Saya | Hazuki Tekura | |
*Others include Tsukiyama Waka, Shirakawa Mina, Sakurai Mai, Julia, Kogo Momo, MIRAI, and Akari
| ◆Anywhere Fall Match 4-Way Battle, No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani, AZM President Ram |
18 minutes 13 seconds |
Maika |
| ◆Cosmic Rules Match II 3WAY ~The End of Summer~ No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Natsupoi Shimizu Hikari |
Win by disqualification at 13 minutes and 49 seconds. |
Eel and Sayaka |
| Nakano Tam SAKI | Shirakawa Mina | |
| ◆Hardcore Match, No Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Mountain descending |
18 minutes 23 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ○Julia | Ryuaku Summer | |
| ◆Rossy Ogawa Bodyguard Army vs. Grim Reaper Army: Captain Fall Match (No Time Limit) | ||
| Grim Reaper No. 2 = Manase Yuuna |
22 minutes 34 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○🄫Shinigami No. 3 = Nanae Takahashi | Utami Hayashishita | |
| Yuu | Akari® | |
(1)〇Akari (14minutes52seconds, OTR) Yuu●
(2)〇Manase (14minutes55seconds, OTR) Poetry ●
Match Details Report
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hanan <4 points> |
6 minutes 29 seconds |
Saya Iida <4 points> |
The 5★STAR GP will feature a showdown between the current and former Future of Stardom champions, Saya Iida and Hanan. Hanan secured a much-needed2points the day before by defeating Mina Shirakawa. As the current champion, Hanan will want to end her career on a high note with another win. This is especially true since a victory would tie her with Iida at the end of the league. She will also want to build momentum before her title defense against Ami Sorei. Meanwhile, Iida, who advanced to the main tournament after winning the qualifiers, has only managed two wins so far, which is a disappointing result. She will want to defeat Hanan and maintain her pride as a former champion...
The match began with a clean handshake, and in a lock-up, Iida pushed Hanan into the ropes for a break. Feigning a hand-to-hand grapple, Hanan went for the arm. Iida fought back and they grappled for the arm. Iida applied a headlock and Hanan threw him into the ropes, but was sent flying with a shoulder tackle. Iida attempted an elbow drop, but Hanan countered with a body attack. He went for a double wrist lock, but Iida countered with an elbow. Hanan fought back and they exchanged elbows. After a struggle for the back, Hanan took Iida down with an elbow. Iida attempted a body slam after a reverse chop. Hanan landed a series of elbows and threw Iida backwards as he charged. Iida retaliated with a spinebuster, climbed to the corner, and launched the Iida Rocket. He followed up with a Northern Lights suplex, but Hanan kicked out. Iida announced his finish and went for a brainbuster. Hanan countered, but Iida went for the Iida Bridge. Hanan countered and rolled up Iida, but only got a two count. Hanan stopped Iida's charge and hit a blockbuster hold. Hanan was countered and declared she was going for the finish with a Famouser and went for a back drop. Iida countered but Hanan landed a knee and then hit another back drop hold. The referee counted to three, and Hanan defeated Iida
Hanan's comment
"My 5★STAR GP 2022 is over! I won my last match against Saya Iida with a backdrop hold, and I also won yesterday, so all's well that ends well! I was able to end it with these words. It was great! My next big match is against Ami Sorei for this belt (Future Championship). I will definitely defend the belt, and although I don't know if there will be a final show at Ryogoku in 2022, I want to end it there as champion and enjoy my high school life to the fullest."
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <14 points> |
14 minutes 11 seconds |
Starlight Kid <14 points> |
The 5★STAR GP official match between Starlight Kid and Suzu Suzuki was scheduled for the opening round. However, Suzuki missed the first two rounds, so the match will now take place at this tournament. Kid currently has a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, putting her in a position to aim for her first-ever appearance in the finals. On the other hand, Suzuki suffered three consecutive losses at the start of the tournament but has since recovered and is currently on a five-match winning streak. There is now a surprising possibility that she could also reach the finals. The winner of this match will take a big step forward, soOctober 1stat Musashino Forest will determine the outcome of this battle. In the final official match, Kid will face Mayu Iwatani, and Suzuki will face Giulia. Who will emerge victorious and head to the big match?
As soon as the gong sounded, both wrestlers charged forward. After a struggle for back control, Kid dodged a lariat and they locked in a stare-down. Kid pushed Suzuki and dashed, but Suzuki pulled her leg back and headed towards the entrance ramp. Suzuki delivered a body slam on the ramp. Kid slammed Suzuki's forehead into the commentator's table. But Suzuki fought back. Kid stopped Suzuki's charge and applied an Achilles lock on the apron. The Oedo Tai seconds took advantage of the referee's blind spot and handed Kid a chair. Kid struck Suzuki with the chair and delivered a body slam outside the ring. Back in the ring, Suzuki mounted Kid and delivered a series of open-hand slaps from both sides. Kid dodged Suzuki's charge and delivered a dropkick to the knee. Suzuki dodged Kid's body attack and delivered a missile kick. Kid attempted a standing moonsault press, but Kid countered. Kid said, "You like me, don't you?" and Suzuki replied, "I love you," as they exchanged elbows. Kid threw a flurry of punches, but Suzuki landed a powerful one. However, Kid countered with an elbow and a flying elbow. Kid then performed three consecutive standing moonsaults. After dodging, Suzuki landed a neckbreaker, and Kid responded with a dropkick. Both were down, and Suzuki delivered a headbutt and a half nelson buster. Kid kicked out, and Suzuki took his back. Kid attempted a roll-up and went for the Black Tiger Leg Kill. Suzuki resisted, and Kid delivered a neck screw and a spinning diving body press. Kid went for the Tiger Suplex, but Suzuki broke free and delivered a thrust kick and a German suplex.10minutes had passed. Suzuki charged forward, but Kid delivered a dropkick to the knee followed by the Black Tiger Leg Kill. However, Suzuki reached the ropes. Kid declared he was going for the finish and delivered a star suplex. But Suzuki's shoulder rose. Kid pulled Suzuki up and tried again. Suzuki countered with left and right slaps. 3 minutes remaining. Kid climbed to the corner, but Suzuki took his back and went for a German suplex. Kid resisted, and Suzuki climbed to the corner and delivered a spider German suplex. Kid attempted a superplex arm whip, but Suzuki countered with a knee. Kidof one, but Suzuki landed a high kick. Declaring his intention to finish the match, Suzuki went for a German suplex, but Kid countered with a Kicchan Bomb, only for Suzuki to hit a Tequila Shot. Kid kicked out, and Suzuki went for a German suplex. Suzuki then executed a German suplex in a roly-poly style, and the referee counted to three.
Suzuki's comment
"Ouch, that hurts. Damn it. Starlight Kid, divine punishment complete! You'll regret underestimating Suzu Suzuki. Got it? In order to set up Giulia for the finale, Suzu Suzuki will continue to stir up trouble in Stardom and make it a mess until everyone is too scared to sleep. Starlight Kid, let's do this again someday. And I'll win again then."
| ◆1st Stardom Muscle Contest | ||
| Iida Saya | Hazuki Tekura | |
*Others include Tsukiyama Waka, Shirakawa Mina, Sakurai Mai, Julia, Kogo Momo, MIRAI, and Akari
Nine contestants took part in the muscle contest. Momoko Kogo, Mai Sakurai, Hazuki, MIRAI, Thekla, Giulia, Wakana Tsukiyama, Saya Iida, and Shuri posed on stage in that order. The contestants who passed the first round entered the ring, and it was announced that the contestant who received the most applause from the audience would be the winner. Hazuki, Thekla, and Saya Iida passed the first round. In the final round, Hazuki, Thekla, and Iida performed in that order. Based on the applause, Iida won and was awarded a year's supply of protein
Iida: "I'm Iida Saya, and I won this muscle contest. Well, I'm known as Macho Gorilla, so if I didn't win this, I'd lose my character. Do you understand? I went into this contest with my life on the line. This body is made up of broccoli and brown rice, and this year's supply of protein has become my blood and flesh, my muscles, thank you! I was soundly defeatedinthe firstmatch, but muscles don't lie. I will continue to do pro wrestling with these muscles, with muscles that never betray me. Yes, together with these muscles."
Iida's comment
"I won the Muscle Contest. When this contest was announced, everyone was working really hard to get in shape and bulk up. As I was competing as Macho Gorilla, I absolutely couldn't lose, so I probably tried harder than anyone else. So, I guess this result was only natural, wasn't it? There are probably still a lot of pro wrestlers and other macho guys in the Muscle Contest, right? I'll be waiting. With these muscles."
| ◆Anywhere Fall Match 4-Way Battle, No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani, AZM President Ram |
18 minutes 13 seconds |
Maika |
At the last NEW BLOOD event, an Anywhere Match between AZM and Ram Kaichou was announced. Now, Mayu Iwatani and Maika will also be joining in, making it a 4-Way Match where the entire arena becomes the battlefield. It was also announced before the match that all the equipment in the arena will be available for use. Who will emerge victorious in this unpredictable battle?
A ladder is set up in the ring and the match begins. Maika swings the ladder around and everyone takes refuge below the ring. AZM is covered in ectoplasm below the ring. Maika body slams AZM down the ramp. Maika rides her bicycle down the ramp but falls victim to Ram Kaichou's ectoplasm. Ram Kaichou attacks Maika, Iwatani, and AZM by putting them in rabbit balloons. Ectoplasm fills the balloons as they burst. Ram Kaichou also comes out of the balloons, choking. Ram Kaichou goes for the cover but AZM kicks out. Iwatani kicks Maika with a balloon soccer ball. AZM and Ram Kaichou fight but the balloons don't burst. Iwatani and Maika, and AZM and Ram Kaichou fight in two directions. Everyone goes from the ramp to the stage. Iwatani does a Palo Special to Maika, and AZM does the same to Ram Kaichou. Iwatani, who was in a卍-hold, advanced down the ramp in that position, and AZM delivered a bravebuster to Iwatani on the ramp. Maika slammed Ram Kaichou's forehead into the apron. Maika brought out a balloon and popped it in front of Ram Kaichou. Outside the ring, AZM and Iwatani continued to spin around in a rolling prawn hold. Everyone jumped out of the arena and disappeared from view. The screen showed Iwatani tumbling down the stairs. Maika slammed AZM onto Iwatani, who was on a cart, with a fireman's carry. Maika returned with all three on the cart. She brought them back into the ring, set up a ladder, and swung AZM. AZM jumped but Maika caught him. AZM still managed to counter and delivered a diving foot stomp from the top of the ladder, but Maika retaliated. Iwatani, AZM, and Ram Kaichou exchanged blows. Maika brought out a bicycle and delivered a dropkick to all three. Maika climbed onto the ladder, but Iwatani and AZM knocked her down. Ram Kaichou, Iwatani, and AZM pinned her with a jackknife pin for the three count. After the match, AZM offered a handshake, but Ram Kaichou pretended to accept it before pulling her hand away
| ◆Cosmic Rules Match II 3WAY ~The End of Summer~ No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Natsupoi Shimizu Hikari |
Win by disqualification at 13 minutes and 49 seconds. |
Unagi Sayaka● |
| Nakano Tam SAKI | Shirakawa Mina | |
The COSMIC ANGELS match from the previous "Showcase" returns in a 3-WAY tag team format. What kind of rules will this Cosmic Rule be? Judging from the match's subtitle, "The End of Summer" seems to be the key point. A colorful and gorgeous battle will unfold between Tam Nakano & Natsupoi, the Goddesses of Stardom Champions, Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka as Pink Kabuki, and SAKI & Hikari Shimizu as Colors!?
The wrestlers, dressed in dress shirts, brought in inner tubes, water guns, and insect nets. In addition to the usual rules, water attacks were allowed. An announcement was also made saying, "Let's enjoy the last days of summer together." Natsupoi, Shirakawa, and Shimizu started the match, with Shirakawa provoking Natsupoi with a pose. Every time Natsupoi charged in, Shirakawa would bounce him off. Natsupoi and Shirakawa teamed up and hit Shimizu with a dropkick from both sides. They then attempted a double hanging ceiling suplex, but it fell apart. Shimizu then hit them all with a face crusher. The wrestlers went to get water guns that had been prepared in the corners, but each time they were cut off. Nakano and SAKI teamed up to attack Unagi. One after another, they tried to do a brainbuster, but SAKI eliminated the other wrestlers and got a water gun. Nakano, who was targeted by the water gun, eliminated SAKI with a thrust kick and took the water gun. SAKI and Nakano spray water at Unagi. Unagi tries to defend herself, but SAKI and Nakano don't stop spraying water. Shirakawa picks up a straw hat and starts scooping up loaches, but falls victim to the water spray. Shirakawa then strikes a sexy pose, but gets drenched again. After fighting outside the ring, they return to the ring and apply-fourlocks. Unagi charges at everyone, chases after them, and disappears down the ramp. She returns but disappears down the ramp again, and after a while, the wrestlers other than Unagi come back in bathrobes. Shirakawa appeals to the referee, saying she was "stripped." Unagi returns later and stands defiantly. "That's right, I stripped them. Because that's what everyone came to see today," she appeals, and attacks. Unagi retorts, "You all want to see (Murayama) Daichi too!" and hits the referee with a paper fan. The gong was struck and it was announced that Unagi had been disqualified for foul play.
| ◆Hardcore Match, No Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Mountain descending |
18 minutes 23 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ○Julia | Ryuaku Summer | |
８・27It was Rina Yamashita who rescued Giulia from an attack by the Oedo Tai at Korakuen Hall. This led to Giulia and Yamashita teaming up, which will take place at "Showcase." Their opponents will, of course, be the Oedo Tai, with Momo Watanabe and Ryuka participating. The match will be under hardcore rules. With anything goes in this match, what will happen?
Ruika brought a guitar, Momo a bucket, Giulia a roof tile, and Yamashita a can board. In addition to bringing their own weapons, the wrestlers were also allowed to use the weapons provided. First, Giulia and Yamashita tried breaking roof tiles. They only managed to break one, prompting Oedo Tai's second, Tora Natsuko, to complain, "That's not very convincing." As soon as the gong sounded, both teams began to exchange blows. Yamashita and Ruika bumped shoulders into each other. Ruika attempted a body slam but was slammed instead. Giulia and Momo entered the ring. They both engaged in a sword fight with chairs, with Giulia striking Momo and sending her flying. Giulia charged at Momo but had her leg pulled from under the ring. Kid caught her and Ruika struck Yamashita with a box. Momo brought out a chain and gained the upper hand in the brawl outside the ring. Back in the ring, Momo delivered soccer ball kicks to Giulia from both the front and back. "Is that all you've got? Come on," she taunted. Giulia spread her arms and stood ready to receive the kicks. Momo hits Julia with the lid of a bucket, then puts the bucket over Julia's head and hits her with a bat. Julia brings out a roof tile and goes for Momo, but Ruika cuts her off with a shoulder tackle. Momo hits Julia with a chain, but Julia dodges and the chain hits her directly. Yamashita sets up a chair and hits Momo repeatedly, then hits Ruika, who interfered, with the chair as well. Yamashita puts Momo on the corner and hits her with the chair. He goes for the cover, but Momo kicks out. He throws her into the ladder, but Momo throws her at Yamashita. Momo goes for a B-driver on Yamashita. Yamashita counters, but Momo lands a series of high kicks. She hits him into the ladder and then a Soumatou. Ruika pins Yamashita, but it's only a two count. Ruika hits Yamashita with a Complete Shot and then a Fisherman Suplex. Yamashita resists and they exchange elbows. Yamashita hits a brainbuster and then brings out a board made of cans. He throws Ruika, but she reverses and hits Yamashita directly. When Yamashita retaliates, Ryuka assumes a fisherman suplex. Yamashita counters with a brainbuster.Tenminutes have passed. Yamashita delivers a German suplex, and Julia tags in and hits Ryuka with a missile kick. Julia says, "This time for sure!" and brings out a roof tile, which she and Yamashita smash with a chair. They then corner Ryuka and Momo, and Julia and Yamashita slam them into the shards. Julia puts Ryuka in a camel clutch. Momo tries to break it up, but Yamashita chases her away. Natsuko cuts off Julia's charge on the apron, and Ryuka delivers a shoulder tackle. Momo charges at Julia with a running attack. Ryuka follows suit, and Momo delivers a high kick. Ryuka attempts a fisherman suplex, but Julia manages to counter it. Momo prepares a table and places Julia on it, and Ryuka drops a freezer bomb. However, Yamashita manages to break it up in time. Ryuka and Momo prepare a ladder. Ryuka climbs up, but in her terror, she starts to climb down. Then Yamashita delivered a powerbomb to Ryuka. Giulia climbed up and hit a missile kick from the ladder.15minutes had passed. Giulia struck Ryuka with a table, and Ryuka retaliated with a lid. After an exchange of blows, Giulia headbutted Giulia. As Giulia charged, Ryuka punched her in the stomach and repeatedly hit her with a guitar. However, Yamashita managed to break up the fight. Momo and Ryuka teamed up, but Yamashita hit them both with a brainbuster and a lariat. Giulia hit Ryuka with a DDT, and Yamashita hit Momo with a B-driver. Yamashita and Giulia attacked Ryuka in the corner, and Giulia hit Ryuka with a superplex. Then Yamashita delivered a diving body press, followed by Giulia with a back drop. The three count was called, and Giulia pinned Ryuka.
Giulia: "Stardom fans, what did you think of the hardcore match? Thank you. And Rina Yamashita, thank you so much for fighting with me today! I think it's great that there are all kinds of pro wrestling, and I have immense respect for the wrestlers who do hardcore and deathmatches. These people are incredible. I'm really inspired by them. I want to show Stardom fans that there's a world like this out there, and I want to expand the possibilities of this organization even more, so Yamashita, would you be willing to participate in another showcase or Stardom event?"
Yamashita: "It's Giulia's request, of course I'll participate. Seeing someone who looks up to me so much win like this... I'm sorry, I might be ruining your cool image, but... you, you, hardcore, deathmatch is your strong suit. Let's do more of it. We didn't do it today, but let's get covered in blood together. Let's save the handshake until then. I'm also looking forward to a singles match with you. I absolutely, absolutely want to make a singles match with Giulia happen after gaining the absolute support of the Stardom fans. Come with the intention to win. Thank you so much for today."
Giulia: "Hey Rossy Ogawa, did you hear what we just said? Remember it, got it? So, for all of you who absolutely adore Stardom, look forward to the day when Rina Yamashita steps into this ring again. Arrivederci."
Yamashita: "See you later."
Julia & Yamashita's comments
Julia: "Thank you very much."
Yamashita: "The pleasure is all mine."
Giulia: "Everything I said in the ring was really true, so I can't hide my overwhelming emotions to be reunited with Rina Yamashita in Stardom and to be able to wrestle with her. You might get mad if I say this, but I love Rina Yamashita, yes. I'm really looking forward to the day we can wrestle again. Thank you."
Yamashita: "I get really jealous when I see Julia rising to the top, despite my worries about whether we'll ever see each other again or what's going to happen to her (laughs). I'm really jealous. I might get in trouble for saying this, but I've ended up in a position where I'm the one who looks up to her (laughs)."
Julia: "Hey, hey, don't use the word 'admiration'."
Yamashita: "Yes, I won't use that phrase anymore (laughs). I've been calling him my rival ever since our first singles match, but he's not just any rival, he's the best rival. Let's enjoy pro wrestling together even more. Let's have fun."
Julia: "Please."
Yamashita: "I'm blessed with the best juniors and rivals. Oedo Tai, I'm sure they're not discouraged by this yet. I have my heart on them. It doesn't have to be hardcore, regular rules are fine. I'm asking Oedo Tai to have another match with me. Arrivederci."
Julia: "See you later."
Yamashita: "Excuse me."
| ◆Rossy Ogawa Bodyguard Army vs. Grim Reaper Army: Captain Fall Match (No Time Limit) | ||
| Grim Reaper No. 2 = Manase Yuuna |
22 minutes 34 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ○🄫Shinigami No. 3 = Nanae Takahashi | Utami Hayashishita | |
| Yuu | Akari® | |
(1)〇Akari (14minutes52seconds, OTR) Yuu●
(2)〇Manase (14minutes55seconds, OTR) Poetry ●
thefirst"Showcase" was revealed to be Yuu. And now, Yuu returns as a new Grim Reaper, bringing two more with her. Standing up to protect Executive Producer Rossy Ogawa, who was attacked backstage, is the bodyguard army of Shuri, Hayashishita Utami, and Lady C. Will God's Eye and Queen's Quest transcend their unit boundaries to protect Rossy Ogawa?
that the captain of the Grim Reaper army2, the Ogawa army was confused. When one of the Grim Reapers took off her mask, it was revealed to be Nanae Takahashi, and it was revealed that Nanae was No. 3. The other Grim Reaper also took off her mask, and it was revealed that she was Yuna Manase. The match started with Shuri and Yuu. Yuu was thrown into the ropes but countered with a shoulder tackle. Nanae entered and faced Utami. From a collar-and-elbow tie-up, Utami went for Nanae's arm, but Nanae countered with a headlock, then a front neck lock, and a surfboard stretch. Utami reversed it and took the hold in return. Nanae escaped and crossed both arms in the opposite direction. Utami also reversed and pushed her down. They dodged lariats and stared each other down. Manase and Lady exchanged elbows. Lady landed a series of blows and charged forward, but Manase countered with a shoulder tackle. The fight spilled outside the ring, and Manase caught Rossy. Yuu appealed in the ring, "Bring Ogawa here!" At ringside, Ogawa is captured by Manase and Nanae, and Yuu rolls around and charges towards them. However, the bodyguards manage to break up the attack. The Grim Reaper army corners Lady and attacks her, and Yuu hits her with a running body attack and goes for the cover. When Lady kicks out, Yuu hits her with a body slam. Nanae and Yuu team up and hit Lady with a shoulder tackle. Yuu hits Lady with a reverse chop and Nanae hits her with a series of elbows. Yuu hits her with a side slam and Nanae hits her with a body press. When Lady kicks out, Nanae hits her with a headlock. Manase tags in and hits Lady with a lariat. Lady anticipates the charge and hits her with a big boot followed by a Kawazu Otoshi. Utami hits Manase with a dropkick. Utami dodges Manase's charge and teams up with Shuri to hit a double brainbuster. When Manase kicks out, Utami goes for her back. Manase counters and hits her with a back drop. As Manase charges forward, Shuri blocks her and teams up with Utami. However, they collide and both are hit with a lariat. Yuu delivers a hip throw followed by a series of chops to Utami. Utami retaliates with a hip throw of her own and attempts an Argentine backbreaker. Yuu withstands it and delivers a senton. Utami dodges and delivers a dropkick before lifting her up for an Argentine backbreaker. As Utami charges forward, Yuu counters with a cross body and a cannonball. Utami retaliates, and Yuu heads to the corner, where Utami drops her with a dropkick and charges forward. Yuu takes her to the apron and they exchange elbows. As Yuu attempts a piledriver, Shuri delivers a high kick. Utami throws Yuu down with a shoulder throw, disqualifying her. Immediately afterwards, Utami also falls and is disqualified.15minutes have passed. Shuri attempts a submission on Manase, but Nanae breaks it up. Nanae delivers a series of knees to Shuri. Shuri retaliates but takes a slap in the face. Shuri slapped back, and they exchanged open-hand strikes. Nanae knocked her down and delivered a neckbreaker. Shuri dodged and landed a middle kick. Shuri tried to lift Nanae up, but was stopped. Shuri attempted a dropkick and charged, but Nanae dodged. Shuri went for a hanging armbar and a standing guillotine. Lady charged at Nanae. Nanae held on and sent Lady flying. Lady went after Nanae with a series of chops. Nanae charged after a series of lariats. Lady sent her to the apron and delivered a big boot. Nanae grabbed the ropes to avoid falling. Nanae also attempted a refrigerator bomb on Lady, but Lady dodged it. With Shuri's assistance, Lady attempted a chokeslam. Nanae held on and Manase intervened. However, Lady hit both of them with a neckbreaker.20minutes had passed. Lady hit Nanae with a neckbreaker followed by a sleeper hold. Manase broke it up and hit Lady with a lariat. Nanae delivers a back drop to Lady, but Shuri successfully breaks it up. Shuri lands a high kick and Lady tries to roll her up, but Nanae kicks out. Lady takes a lariat from Nanae. Manase and Nanae team up, but Lady kicks out. Nanae drops a refrigerator bomb on Lady. The referee counts to three and Nanae pins Lady.
Nanae: "Shuri, Shuri, and Hayashishita Utami, do you know what's missing from Stardom right now? Sure, sure, we may have gotten bigger, but we're just pampered. Especially you. I'm going to invade this ring with more and more of Takahashi Nanae's passion, and that's why I'm going to participate in the tag league, teaming up with Yuu who's here! I'm going to inject more and more passion into this ring and invade it!"
Shuri: "Nanae Takahashi and Yuu, it's interesting that you're taking part in the tag league. But, like I said before, don't underestimate Stardom! I'm looking forward to the tag league. Passion? Passion? Passion? Bring it on!"
Utami: "You're saying that Stardom is just a sheltered, pampered place right now. What do you know about Stardom right now? Let me tell you, I'm no less passionate than you're talking about. Nanae Takahashi and Yuu, be prepared."
Yuu: "Don't forget what you said yourself."
Comments from Yuu's group
Nanae: "The Grim Reaper Army has been renamed... I don't know what it is... um, Passion! What do you think of us, who have the soul of Passion? What did you think of the Grim Reaper's colors? Weren't they the colors of passion? It's been a while since I've been in Stardom since I challenged Shuri for the red belt and lost, but as I said, I want to teach people more and more what pro wrestling is all about with passion. That's why I've teamed up with Yuu for the tag league. (To Manase) Sorry."
Manase: "I'm rooting for you."
Yuu: "Thank you."
Nanae: "Bring more helpers anytime."
Manase: "I'll come anytime."
Nanae: "Let's aim to win the tag team league!"
Yuu: "Since I'm teaming up with Nanae Takahashi, I'm only focused on being number one. Utami Hayashishita, Shuri, you guys never forget what you said."
Nanae: "She acts all cool, but I'm going to strip her bare. I'm going to make her all muddy and utterly humiliated, and bring out a side of Hayashishita Utami you've never seen before. Look forward to it."
Manase: "I just heard that the two of them will be participating in the tag league, and I alsoOctober2nd. They were my teammates, but they directly injected their passion into me, so I'm going to aim to win the belt and take home the championship, so I hope the two of you will win the tag league and call me back as your passionate reinforcements again."
Nanae: "OK! Let's all aim for the top!"
Manase: "Yess
Nanae: "Passion!"