"Hiroshima Tournament"
October 10th (National Holiday, Monday) Hiroshima Prefectural Hiroshima Industrial Hall(Attendance: 353 people)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Lady C |
5 minutes 29 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Cogma |
7 minutes 20 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 15-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 18 seconds |
Mukogo Peach |
| ○Starlight Kid | Hazuki | |
| Ryue Summer | Saya Iida● | |
| Kashima Saki | Iwatani Mayu | |
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Natsu-poo |
13 minutes 59 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| ○Mina Shirakawa | AZM | |
| Nakano Tam | Utami Hayashishita | |
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Himeka |
17 minutes 12 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| ○Maika | MIRAI | |
| Julia | Juri | |
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Lady C |
5 minutes 29 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
Lady C and Wakana Tsukiyama will face off for the first time since their match at Korakuen Hall on September 20th last year.At that time, Lady C secured Tsukiyama's first singles victory in her fifth Stardom Challenge match. Lady C is aiming for a second consecutive win against Tsukiyama and herJune 11thin Osaka. On the other hand, Tsukiyama has yet to secure a win, not only in singles matches but even in tag team matches. Aiming for revenge against Lady C and a memorable first victory, Tsukiyama will step into the ring again today.
Lady offered a handshake, which Tsukiyama cleanly accepted as the bell rang. Tsukiyama went for a tackle, but Lady took his back. After a struggle for the back, Lady applied a headlock. Tsukiyama threw her into the ropes, but she sent him flying with a shoulder tackle. Tsukiyama quickly got back up and delivered a dropkick to the knee followed by a crossbody. Lady countered, and Tsukiyama jumped on her with a neck lock and a Palo Special. Lady escaped, and Tsukiyama countered with a big boot, a Kawazu Otoshi, and a knee drop. Tsukiyama countered, and Lady announced a giant swing. Tsukiyama stopped Lady's charge and applied a rolling prawn hold. Tsukiyama was countered and immediately delivered a dropkick and charged. Lady dodged and delivered a knee drop over the ropes. She hit a corner big boot, but Tsukiyama kicked out. Tsukiyama withstood Lady's chokeslam and rolled her up in a series of pins. Lady countered at the last moment, stopped her charge, and slammed him with a chokeslam. However, Tsukiyama managed to lift his shoulder. Lady delivered a giant backbreaker followed by a neckbreaker. Furthermore, when Lady applied a giant backbreaker, Tsukiyama gave up, giving Lady the victory
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Cogma |
7 minutes 20 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
A singles match between Koguma and Sakurai Mai. The two previously faced each other at the 5★STAR GP8/20Osaka, where Koguma emerged victorious. Will Koguma get her revenge, or will Sakurai, who fought hard in the league matches, finally get her revenge?
After some tentative probing, Sakurai stomps on Koguma's foot, then grabs his arm and twists it. Sakurai puts him in a headlock, and Koguma throws him into the ropes, but he takes a big boot. Sakurai lands another big boot, sending Koguma tumbling outside the ring. Sakurai also gets out, and the fight spills outside. Koguma makes his escape, and Sakurai chases after him. Koguma returns to the ring, but Sakurai lures him in from the apron, applies a spinning prawn hold, and then a dropkick. Koguma applies a camel clutch and strikes a "forced bear" pose. He then stomps on Sakurai's back and delivers a foot stomp. Sakurai kicks out, and Koguma charges in the corner. Sakurai, having anticipated this, lands a dropkick, a corner elbow, and a face crusher. He then says "This is payback" and grinds his temple with a camel clutch. He sends Koguma flying with a missile kick, but it's only a two count. Koguma applies a neck lock, but Sakurai counters with a standing guillotine and then an STF. Koguma escapes, and Sakurai heads to the corner. Koguma gets up and delivers a superplex. Sakurai kicks out, and Koguma hits a DDT and a missile kick. Sakurai kicks out and tries to roll him up, but it's only a two count. Koguma dodges a big boot and hits a German suplex followed by a diving body press. The referee counts to three, and Koguma defeats Sakurai
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 15-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
11 minutes 18 seconds |
Mukogo Peach |
| ○Starlight Kid | Hazuki | |
| Ryue Summer | Saya Iida● | |
| Kashima Saki | Iwatani Mayu | |
STARS, consisting of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Saya Iida, and Momo Kogo, will face off against Oedo Tai, consisting of Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe, and Ruanka, in an all-out 8-woman tag team match. The Oedo Tai team of Kashima, Kid, and Momo successfully defended their Artist of Stardom Championship for the fifth time in Nagoya the previous day, with a draw against Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, and AZM. STARS' Hazuki, Koguma, and Hanan challenged for the belts on September 11th in Yokohama, but were unsuccessful. After the match the previous day, the champions expressed their desire to defend their titles against outside units. They also stated that they would accept challenges from existing units if necessary, so it remains to be seen whether Iwatani's STARS will attempt to capture the belts. Iwatani and Kogo will team up to enter the tag league tournament, which kicks off on October 23rd in Tachikawa Tachihi . This match will also serve as a stepping stone for the tag league.
Before the bell, Oedo Tai launched a surprise attack, and the fight spilled outside the ring, where Kid stomped on Mukai's face. Kid repeatedly slammed Mukai into the corner, and Oedo Tai joined the attack. Kid went for the cover, but it was invalid. Momo stomped on Mukai's face and delivered a series of middle kicks. Mukai hit Ryuka with a hurricanrana. He was sent to the apron and hit a reverse body attack from the corner. Ryuka kicked out, and STARS attacked in combination. They attempted a combined dropkick, but Oedo Tai pulled their legs to stop them. However, STARS performed an arm whip and a face wash in succession. Iwatani blocked Ryuka's attempt at a fisherman suplex. However, Ryuka's low cross body left Iwatani in agony. Kashima and Iwatani exchanged elbows. Kashima grabbed Iwatani's hair and slammed the back of her head into the mat, then delivered a face crusher from the corner. Iwatani delivered a dropkick and passed the ball to Iida. Iida hits Kashima with a dropkick and an elbow drop. Kashima follows with a double arm suplex, and Kid with a diving body attack. Iida goes for a chop, and Kid retaliates with an elbow. After an exchange of strikes, Kid hits a series of punches and charges, but is hit with a jumping chop by Iida. Iida charges with an elbow attack followed by a corner thrust. Kid dodges, and the Oedo Tai members launch a series of corner attacks. Kid and Momo pin him with a Soma-to, and Kid performs a standing moonsault. Kid is cut off and charges at Iida with an elbow. Iida dodges, and Iwatani and Kogo perform a 619 together, and Hazuki catches him while Iwatani and Iida deliver a face crusher. Next, Iida hits Kid with an Iida Rocket, but the Oedo Tai members make an emergency break. Iida prepares for a Northern Lights on Kid. Kid rolls him up, but it's only a two count. Kid goes for a stretch muffler, but Kogo breaks it up. Kashima prevented Iwatani and Hazuki from teaming up, leaving Kid and Iida in the ring.Tenminutes had passed. Kid attempted the Black Tiger Divine Punishment, but Iida resisted and delivered a lariat from close range, then prepared for a vertical drop brainbuster. Momo broke up the pin and Kid and Iida performed the Magic Killer. Kid then delivered a moonsault press. The referee counted to three, and Kid defeated Iida.
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Natsu-poo |
13 minutes 59 seconds |
Saya Kamitani ● |
| ○Mina Shirakawa | AZM | |
| Nakano Tam | Utami Hayashishita | |
At the Nagoya tournament the previous day, Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, and AZM challenged Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid, and Momo Watanabe for the Artist of Stardom Championship, but the match ended in a draw, preventing them from capturing the belts. Now, they've shifted their focus and will face Tam Nakano, Natsupoi, and Mina Shirakawa of COSMIC ANGELS in a six-woman tag team match. The tag team league tournament also includes Goddesses of Stardom Champions Nakano and Natsupoi. Former champions Utami and Kamitani are also competing in the same block, making this a preliminary match for both teams. Furthermore,on November 3rd. Although the venues are different, this will be a preliminary match in the same city of Hiroshima. First, it will be interesting to see what kind of tactics will unfold in this six-woman tag team match.
Shirakawa beckons Kamiya, and the match begins with these two competing for the white belt. After a test of strength in a lock-up, Kamiya pushes Shirakawa into the ropes, but Shirakawa grabs back and delivers a slap. Kamiya closes in and initiates an elbow exchange. Kamiya delivers a series of blows and a double kick. Shirakawa dodges and they stare each other down. Natsupoi and AZM engage in a high-speed exchange. AZM attempts an arm whip, but Natsupoi rolls her up. Kamiya and Utami interfere, and QQ attacks Natsupoi as a trio. Natsupoi retaliates, and AZM delivers a running dropkick. AZM follows with an elbow and a lariat. Natsupoi dodges and delivers a dropkick. Nakano hits AZM with a diving body attack. Kamiya interferes and teams up with AZM for a clothesline. Nakano dodges, and Natsupoi and Kamiya exchange neckbreakers, dropkicks, and knee attacks. As Nakano dashes forward, Utami interferes and teams up with AZM for a combined attack. AZM lands a missile kick, but Nakano retaliates. Utami delivers a shoulder tackle followed by a dropkick to the back. Nakano counters, and both teams engage in a brawl. Nakano and Utami are in the ring. After an exchange of elbows, Nakano lands a German suplex, and Utami retaliates with a German suplex of her own. As Utami tries to lift Nakano up, Nakano dodges and lands a spin kick, and Utami counters with a lariat. Both are down. Kamiya and Shirakawa exchange strikes. Shirakawa lands a series of kicks to the right knee, and Kamiya dodges a dropkick aimed at the knee and lands a dropkick of her own. Shirakawa is thrown into the corner and dodges a charge. As Kamiya charges, Shirakawa lands a dropkick to the knee. Shirakawa-fourleglock, but Kamiya dodges it. Kamiya is thrown into the corner and collapses. Shirakawa charges forward but Kamiya dodges and QQ surrounds him, with Kamiya delivering a swan dive body attack. Shirakawa retaliates and Kamiya goes for a star crusher. Shirakawa counters with a dropkick to the back of the knee and applies a figure-four leglock. Kozuen captures QQ outside the ring, but AZM manages to break it up.10minutes have passed. Nakano and Natsupoi separate them with a German suplex and then a double plancha. Kamiya and Shirakawa are in the ring. Shirakawa lands a series of kicks to the knee, and Kamiya responds with elbows. After an exchange of elbows, Shirakawa lands another kick to the knee, but Kamiya counters with a spin kick. Kamiya dashes forward and Shirakawa lands a series of back blows. He grabs Shirakawa's leg and goes for a dragon screw. Kamiya counters and slams him to the mat. Shirakawa cuts off Kamiya's attempt at a Kamigoye and delivers three dragon screws followed by a figure-four leglock. Kamiya then taps out. Shirakawa won the preliminary match for the white belt.
Shirakawa: "Hello everyone in Hiroshima, how are you? In three weeks, I will become the new Wonder of Stardom Champion here in Hiroshima. Haah, haah, Tsukiyama, Tsukiyama, my hair's a bit messy, so give me the comb. (Combing her hair) Kamitani, weren't you going to mess me up completely? It's just my hair that's messed up. Cute? Cute, cute. It's Kamitani's knees that are messed up. OnNovember3rd, I, who came from muddy and gravelly roads, will take that belt of hope. It's you, Kamitani, who will experience despair."
Kamiya: "Mina Shirakawa, you've beaten me twice in a row, but I'm still far from being able to do this. I also have a big dream of breaking the record for most title defenses. For me, you are just a stepping stone. This is your one big stage of the year, and I'm going to throw you into the depths of despair."
Shirakawa steps on Kamiya's knee
Shirakawa: "That's enough already."
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Himeka |
17 minutes 12 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| ○Maika | MIRAI | |
| Julia | Juri | |
The God's Eye team of Shuri, MIRAI, and Maika will clash with the Donna del Mondo team of Giulia, Maika, and Himeka in a six-person tag team match. In the tag league tournament that kicks off on October 23rd at Tachikawa Tachihi , Shuri from God's Eye will team up with JUST TAP OUT's new member Tomoka Inaba, and MIRAI and Sorei, who have challenged for the Goddess Championship three times, will also participate. From DDM, Giulia and Thekla ( scheduled to return on October 23rd ) and Maika and Himeka will be entered. Therefore, this match is likely to be a battle with the tag league in mind. In particular, it will be a preliminary match for MIRAI and Sorei and Maika and Himeka, who are in the same block. And for Giulia, who won this year's 5★STAR GP, this will be a battle with the red belt champion Shuri in mind. Giulia, who has declared her challenge for the World of Stardom Championship at Ryogoku in December, wants Syuri to keep the belt and come to the title match. That said, it's possible that Giulia will be the one to initiate the fight... Furthermore, Syuri and Maika will face off directly, with a title match for the red belt already scheduled for 11/3 Hiroshima. The title match was decided after Maika won the 5★STAR GP official match. What kind of tactics will unfold before this big showdown?
Maika prevails over the others and faces off against Shuri. The match starts with Shuri and Maika. After a ground exchange, Himeka and Sorei tag in, and the two exchange shoulder tackles. Next, Giulia and MIRAI face off. MIRAI sends Giulia flying with a shoulder tackle, then calls in Sorei and they deliver a double chop. When Giulia retaliates, Sorei attempts a body slam. Giulia resists and locks in a spider web. Himeka and Maika help by lifting MIRAI and Shuri in an Argentine backbreaker. Giulia continues the spider web. When Sorei escapes, Giulia delivers a double chop to her back and kicks her arm. Maika grabs Sorei's arm and chokes her in her corner. Giulia throws Sorei backwards with a bear hug. When Sorei kicks out, Giulia charges at her. Sorei picks her up and slams her onto the mat. MIRAI delivers a shoulder tackle to Giulia. She corners Giulia but Maika interferes. However, MIRAI corners both of them and delivers a series of corner attacks, hitting Giulia with a missile kick. When Giulia kicks out, MIRAI grabs her arm. When MIRAI escapes, Giulia hits her with a missile kick. Himeka delivers a corner body attack, a shoulder tackle, and a reverse Boston crab to MIRAI. Himeka then knees MIRAI from behind. MIRAI delivers a series of elbows and attempts a back drop. Himeka resists and knocks her down with an elbow. MIRAI delivers a dropkick and hands the match to Shuri as10minutes have passed. Shuri delivers a series of soccer ball kicks to Himeka. Himeka lifts her up but Shuri counters with a dropkick and points to Maika. Maika enters the ring and dodges Shuri's kick. Shuri dodges the lariat, and in a lock-up, Shuri corners Maika against the ropes, who then delivers an elbow. Shuri retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Maika attempts a brainbuster, but Shuri applies a neck lock. Maika lifts her up and shouts, "Don't underestimate me!" as she delivers a brainbuster. Shuri lands a knee, and Maika a lariat. Maika lifts her up and throws her backward. Maika withstands a series of middle kicks from Shuri. Shuri climbs to the corner, but Maika catches up and delivers a superplex. As Maika charges in, Shuri lands a high kick. Both are down, and Shuri tags in. Sorei enters and delivers a series of lariats to Maika. Maika retaliates, and Sorei goes after her like lightning. DDM intervenes, and MIRAI and Sorei separate them with a series of shoulder tackles. Sorei hits Maika with a Kamikaze, Sorei and MIRAI combine for a combined attack, and Sorei hits a Blue Thunder. However, Giulia makes an appearance to break up the attack. DDM grabs Sorei and slams her to the mat. Maika hits a sliding lariat. Giulia hits MIRAI with a back drop. Shuri slams Giulia forward, Maika and Himeka hit Sorei with a sandwich lariat, and Maika hits a Sazanka. However, MIRAI manages to get her shoulder up. Sorei hits Maika with a brainbuster, but Maika hits a lariat and a Michinoku Driver. Sorei is unable to kick out and Maika gets the three count.
Maika: "Shuri, Shuri, unlike you, I'm in the best shape of my life. More than the 5★STAR GP or today's match, on November 3rd in Hiroshima, I'm going to throw, throw, throw and crush you."
Shuri: "Maika, I know all too well how much power you have. But I can't let you beat me a second time. I'm going to get a solid win and successfully defend my title for the ninth time, so be prepared."
God's Eye exits
Maika: "Thank you for coming to the Hiroshima show today. Unfortunately , Thekla is absent and we couldn't have all five members of DDM together, but all five of us will be together at the 11/3 Hiroshima show , so please come and see me become the Red Empress. Farewell, everyone in Hiroshima!"
Comment from DDM
Maika: "You can see it, right? I'm the strongest I've ever been. I'm in great shape. I won today without any injuries. I don't know if this will be the last preliminary match, but even if there is a preliminary match, I'm sure I'll win. And on3rdin Hiroshima, I'll become the Red Empress."
Giulia: "I won the 5★STAR tournament and have the right to challenge for the red belt at Ryogoku on December 29th . I will be watching the fight between Maika and Syuri closely, and no matter who comes up, whether it's Maika or Syuri, I will be in perfect condition."
Maika: "Before the end of the year, onNovember 3rd, I will definitely win the red belt, so Giulia, look forward to the end of the year. Until then, farewell."