"The 12th Goddesses of Stardom - Tag League Opening Match"
October 23rd (Sun) Arena Tachikawa Tachihi(Attendance: 2034 = Sold Out)
Match Results
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
4 minutes 39 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
*The other person is Rinami
| ◆Fuwa-chan's debut match: Tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hinan |
14 minutes 29 seconds |
Fuwa-chan ● |
| ○ Saya Kamitani | Hazuki | |
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| ○It's Fukigen★ |
5 minutes 23 seconds, |
Lady C● |
| Saki Kashima <2 points> | Mai Sakurai <0 points> | |
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| SAKI |
Win by disqualification after 10 minutes and 32 seconds |
Ryue Summer |
| ○Mina Shirakawa <2 points> | Tora Natsuko ● <0 points> | |
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Amasaki Mitsuyu |
7 minutes 49 seconds |
Hannan |
| ○AZM＜2 points＞ | Saya Iida●＜0 points＞ | |
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Tomoka Inaba |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Akari <1 point> | Starlight Kid <1 item> | |
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
9 minutes 12 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| ○Maika <2 points> | MIRAI<0 points> | |
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Tecra |
10 minutes 53 seconds |
Summery |
| ○ Julia <2 points> | Tam Nakano <0 points> | |
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Yuu |
12 minutes 0 seconds |
Hazuki |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi <2 points> | Little Bear ● <0 points> | |
| ◆IWGP Women's Championship Inaugural Championship Tournament Semifinal No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| KAIRI |
12 minutes 24 seconds |
Alpha Female |
| ◆IWGP Women's Championship Inaugural Championship Tournament Semifinal No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
14 minutes 51 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita |
Match Details Report
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Mukogo Peach |
4 minutes 39 seconds |
Gassan Kazuka |
*The other person is Rinami
Rinami cornered both of them and delivered a running knee attack. She then body slammed Kogo onto Tsukiyama and delivered a dropkick. Kogo dodged Rinami's charge and delivered a body attack followed by a 619. Rinami threw an elbow, and Kogo retaliated. Kogo landed a counter dropkick followed by a 619. Rinami kicked out, and Kogo attempted a swan dive, but Tsukiyama cut in and delivered a missile kick to Rinami. Rinami kicked out, and Tsukiyama went to the apron. Kogo cut in with a dropkick, and together they dropped Rinami to the floor. Tsukiyama hit Kogo with a hip butt followed by a Gokuraku Don. Kogo kicked out, and Rinami delivered a dropkick followed by a reverse brainbuster to Tsukiyama. She signaled the finish, but Kogo stopped her and rolled Tsukiyama up for the three count
| ◆Fuwa-chan's debut match: Tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hinan |
14 minutes 29 seconds |
Fuwa-chan ● |
| ○ Saya Kamitani | Hazuki | |
Talent Fuwa-chan enters the pro wrestling ring. She teams up with her mentor Hazuki, who watched her practice, to face off against the team of Saya Kamitani and Hinami
Hazuki and Fuwa-chan exchange hugs, and Fuwa-chan extends both hands to the opposing team. Both teams shake hands, and Fuwa-chan volunteers to go first. However, Hazuki prevails, and Fuwa-chan obediently stays on the sidelines. The match starts with rope work between Hazuki and Kamiya. Both exchange dropkicks. Fuwa-chan and Hinami face off and grapple for arms. When Fuwa-chan gets an arm, Hinami takes it back and goes for a headlock to the ground. Fuwa-chan unleashes a series of dropkicks, but Hinami dodges them and stomps on her. Kamiya delivers a series of stomps in the corner. With Fuwa-chan pinned against the ropes, the two members of QQ attack. Kamiya delivers a dropkick to Fuwa-chan's back, but Fuwa-chan retaliates. When Fuwa-chan throws an elbow, Kamiya provokes her by saying, "Come on, give it more," and accepts the challenge. Fuwa-chan delivers a series of elbows, and Kamiya knocks her down with one hit. Fuwa-chan throws a counter dropkick and passes the ball to Hazuki. Hazuki hits Kamiya with a full nelson buster followed by a face lock. Hinami tries to break it up, but Hazuki hits both of them with a senton. Fuwa-chan also enters the ring and joins Hazuki in a face wash. Kamiya kicks out and Hazuki puts her in a face lock. Kamiya drops a dropkick on Hazuki as she charges. Hinami hits a corner dropkick on Hazuki but only gets a two count. Hinami also hits a hip throw but Hazuki kicks out. Hinami hits a backbreaker and Hazuki hits a DDT. Fuwa-chan enters the ring and hits Hinami with a shoulder tackle. She tries to hit a body slam but Hinami turns the tables and slams her down instead. Fuwa-chan kicks out and they exchange elbows. Fuwa-chan dodges Hinami and hits a dropkick. Hinami kicks out and Fuwa-chan uses her hang time to hit a body slam and then a reverse Boston crab. Hinami escapes and Fuwa-chan charges. Hinami dodges and hits a hip throw. Kamiya drops a dropkick on Fuwa-chan. Fuwa-chan dodges the charge and delivers a dropkick. She attempts a brainbuster but Kamitani counters. With Hazuki's assistance, Fuwa-chan goes for the cover but Kamitani kicks out.10minutes have passed. Fuwa-chan puts Kamitani in a Manji-gatame (figure-four leglock). Hazuki puts Hinami in a face lock. Kamitani escapes and Fuwa-chan charges. Hinami stops her and Kamitani delivers a knee drop. Fuwa-chan counters Kamitani's attempt at a fisherman suplex and she and Hazuki exchange front kicks. Fuwa-chan attempts a brainbuster on Kamitani. Kamitani kicks out and Fuwa-chan goes for the pin several times. Kamitani kicks out and Fuwa-chan delivers a series of elbows. Kamitani lands a knee kick and a Northern Lights suplex. Hazuki tries to break it up but Hinami sends her out of the ring. Kamitani attempts a Star Crusher but Fuwa-chan rolls her up. Kamitani kicks out and delivers a double kick. However, Fuwa-chan lifts her shoulder. Kamitani applies a reverse Boston crab, preventing Fuwa-chan from escaping and pulling her back to the center. Fuwa-chan manages to reach for the ropes. Kamitani and Hinami deliver a double dropkick. Hinami hits a rock bottom, followed by Kamitani's Firebird Splash. The referee counts to three, and Kamitani defeats Fuwa-chan.
Kamitani: "Fuwa-chan, congratulations on your debut. Fuwa-chan is a great professional wrestler. Thank you so much for debuting with Stardom."
Hinami: "From me too, congratulations on your debut, Fuwa-chan! I'm a high school girl, and I was really happy to be able to compete against Fuwa-chan, who's popular among high school girls. I have school tomorrow, so I'll tell everyone at school how strong Fuwa-chan was. Thank you!"
Kamiya and Hinami leave the stage
Fuwa-chan: "It's Fuwa-chan! Hehe. Ah, I've been beaten. I lost. I'm sorry, so many of you came out to see me. I lost, I lost! It's frustrating. Thank you everyone, really. Thank you. Wow, really, but seriously, thank you Hazuki-san for fighting alongside me. It's over. Seriously, it might be presumptuous for a newcomer to say this, but is this what adrenaline feels like? Haha, it was fun! Wow, my head, my neck, shoulders, and waist all hurt, even the tips of my nails hurt. Hehe. Everything hurts, but the thing I realized most is that it was fun. Really. It's amazing, isn't it? I wonder if the adrenaline is flowing. Hehehe. Ah, she was strong. It hurts so much. It hurt so much, but I think I might really like pro wrestling. It's crazy. I really love pro wrestling! I love pro wrestling!" 」 English: What should I do? I really feel like I want to become a real pro wrestler, just like everyone else, like Hazuki-san, Kamitani-senpai, and Hinami-san who fought for me today. I really, really want to do it. I don't want to make my debut, have it edited up on TV as "Fuwa-chan wrestled, lost, it was a good story," and then be done with it! I really felt like I want to become a pro wrestler, but I don't really know, and I still have to ask a lot of adults for their opinions, but I really want to try again! I want to do it again. Also, I want my own finishing move! But before that, I'll look back at today's match, watch it, reflect on it, listen to the feedback properly, and start by reflecting, so I don't really know what to do next, but I'll reflect for now, so what did everyone think of my debut match today? Thank you. I'll reflect on it a bit. Thank you very much, Hazuki-san!
Hazuki: "Fuwa-chan, thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to seriously dedicate yourself to pro wrestling! How was Fuwa-chan's debut match?! Do you want to see Fuwa-chan's match again?! I will definitely be there to properly train you as your coach, so let's definitely stand in the Stardom ring again. Thank you so much for today!"
Fuwa-chan's comment
"It was amazing, really. It felt like a dream. It hurts so much, and it's exhausting, and you might think it's awful, but I think the adrenaline was so real that it outweighed all of that. A huge amount of adrenaline was released. It hurt, but even that pain felt sparkling. But maybe that's because I'm high after it's over. It really did hurt quite a bit during the match. I was thinking what an incredible time it was. It was tough, but it didn't end, I didn't want it to end, it was such a precious time."
—What was the atmosphere like at the venue?
"In this environment where it's difficult to cheer out loud, I felt an incredible energy, and I could feel everyone's strong support, as if all the energy was reaching me from the very depths of the venue. I could really feel that everyone in the audience was cheering with even more burning passion than I was. Thank you so much. If I had been told to perform Zero in a white space, I probably wouldn't have been able to perform with such intensity. It's embarrassing to say this, but I really owe it all to everyone, thank you."
—How much did your practice pay off?
"For me, the senior members of STARS who had been watching my training were all around me as my seconds, so I was able to perform in an environment where everyone was there as usual, just like always. Even though it was a match, there were moments and spaces where I could see their relaxed faces. In that sense, it was just like always. I think I was able to show what I had practiced. If I were to be picky, there were some mistakes, but honestly, this might have been my best match ever. I think I was able to fight with genuine emotion. So I want to give myself a passing grade. Maybe that's a little too lenient, is it okay, will I get yelled at? Hehe. But it was really good. Hazuki-san also encouraged me, and I was able to have a good match."
—If you were to rate your debut match out of 100 points, what would it be?
"There's still room for improvement...73points."
--I used the卍固め (manji-gatame) hold, didn't I?
"I practiced the Manji-gatame (卍固め) a lot. I practiced joint locks a lot, but even if you can memorize the form of a joint lock, it's really difficult to actually use it in a match. So I kept thinking, 'Is there a good timing? Is there a good timing?' I was happy that I was able to incorporate it into the match by lowering my head. Sanma-san told me that since Fuwa-chan is a gal, maybe I should do a Manji-gatame that's really Manji, but I don't do silly things like that anymore. This is a genuine Manji-gatame. I think I was able to deliver a Manji-gatame without any 'serious' in it."
—That dropkick was beautiful
"Thank you. I made one mistake, but the dropkick is especially my signature move, and it was a move I was particularly focused on when preparing for this match, so I was happy to be able to use it a lot."
--Mr. Arita was sitting in the commentary booth
"Mr. Arita has been a great help to me. He and everyone at Stardom were the two pillars of my support, and he also supported me with the show. Mr. Arita was a great source of mental support for me. After all, he likes flashy things. He's a YouTuber, after all. I showed him a video of WWE wrestlers doing flashy moves and said I wanted to do moves like that, and he said, 'Don't be stupid, don't get cocky. Watch this match against Kensuke Kobashi,' and showed it to me. It wasn't about doing flashy things, but they were really just throwing lariats with all their heart, it was a simple match but it really stirred my soul. Mr. Arita told me he wanted me to do a match like that. After listening to him and watching the video, I really understood for myself that while there are certainly moves that stir the souls of pro wrestling fans, it's more about the feeling than the moves."
—Were there any matches that left a lasting impression on you?
"I wonder if I did it. I worked really hard. I didn't use any shady tricks either. I faced pro wrestling head-on, so I would be happy if it moved everyone's hearts. What did you think? I'd love to hear from everyone."
—What are your plans for the future of professional wrestling?
"I want to feel the soul. I want to have a match like Kensuke Kobashi's, so I want someone who will come at me seriously and let me go all out. I want to have a singles match with someone with whom I can create a legend together."
--Are you aiming to become a legendary wrestler?
"Aim to become a legendary wrestler."
Hazuki's comments (after her match)
"Fuwa-chan's debut match is finally over, and I think it was a perfect debut. She was able to achieve that perfect score all thanks to her hard work. I want to thank her for her efforts, and I'm happy that I was able to support her. However, Fuwa-chan said after the match that she wouldn't end it with a loss. I don't know if she'll have one, two, or three more matches, but although I teamed up with Fuwa-chan today, next time I'd like to stand opposite her and take all of her moves, so I think it might be okay to fight her next time. To that end, I want to continue to work hard as Fuwa-chan's coach."
—How would you evaluate it technically?
"It's about taking hits. After all, pro wrestling is a sport of taking hits, so even though everyone can attack, taking hits is often the thing that people tend to avoid, and I felt that's what the audience is watching most closely. I was working on taking hits thoroughly in the final stages of training, and my taking hits in the actual match were the best they'd been, and they looked really cool."
—Were your emotions showing?
"She was showing it. She was showing it right from the start, and I told her that it's okay to make mistakes, just let out your emotions, the feelings you're having fun or feeling frustrated with all your might right now. And along with the applause from the audience, Fuwa-chan's adrenaline came out and she got into the groove. But, you know, it would have been even better if there had been some cheering."
—So, including those aspects, there are a lot of areas where you think you can grow?
"yes"
-- What advice would you give?
"There's a lot I could say, but she was incredibly receptive to it. Also, Fuwa-chan said she wanted to create her own signature move, so I'd like to teach her more original ideas."
Before the main event began, the entrance ceremony for the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League Tournament took place
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| ○It's Fukigen★ |
5 minutes 23 seconds, |
Lady C● |
| Saki Kashima <2 points> | Mai Sakurai <0 points> | |
The official league match features Mai Sakurai & Lady C against Saki Kashima & Fukigen Desu★. Sakurai of Donna del Mondo and Lady of Queen's Quest have formed a cross-promotion tag team, and it will be interesting to see what kind of chemistry this powerful combination will produce. Their opponents, Oedo Tai, are an unpredictable team where either side could win or lose against anyone. For that reason, it will be a match that the opponents must be wary of
Lady steps forward, but Sakurai objects. As they argue, the Oedo Tai attack and the match begins. Fukigen grabs Sakurai and gives him a hair whip, then corners him and stomps on his face. Kashima stomps on Sakurai's face in his corner and gives him a body slam, then goes for a cover with one leg, but Sakurai kicks out. Kashima stomps on his face again and puts him in a neck lock. Fukigen hits Sakurai with a sports newspaper. Fukigen tags in and attacks Sakurai by pinching his nose. Sakurai hits both Kashima and Fukigen with a stunner. Sakurai tries a missile kick, but Kashima kicks out. Lady tags in as Sakurai charges and enters the ring. While Sakurai and Fukigen are arguing, Fukigen enters the ring. Fukigen pushes both of them away but is hit with a neckbreaker by Lady. Lady gives Fukigen a giant swing. Kashima hits Lady with a sports newspaper, then teams up with Fukigen and delivers a DDT to Lady. Oedo Tai dove from the corner while holding a sports newspaper. Lady countered, and Sakurai snatched it, but Fukigen dodged and hit her by mistake. Fukigen rolled up Lady and the referee counted to three
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| SAKI |
Win by disqualification after 10 minutes and 32 seconds |
Ryue Summer |
| ○Mina Shirakawa <2 points> | Tora Natsuko ● <0 points> | |
Mina Shirakawa and SAKI have teamed up to enter the tournament as part of a combined force of COSMIC ANGELS and Colors. This is a chance for them to showcase their combined strength. Their opponents are Natsuko Tora and Ryuka of Oedo Tai. Natsuko suffered a knee injury in her Red Belt match against Utami Hayashishita and has been sidelined for a long time, so this is a long-awaited return match, and it's a tag team league official match right from the start. Teaming with Natsuko is Ryuka, who has protected Oedo Tai and grown during the leader's absence. Ryuka will be expected to deliver a match that can keep up with the back-and-forth Natsuko
As the Shirakawa team entered, Natsuko suddenly appeared with an iron pipe pressed against Shirakawa's neck, then entered the ring and the match began. Ryuka also attacked SAKI with a box. After a brawl outside the ring, Natsuko brought Shirakawa back in and delivered a high body slam, but Shirakawa kicked out and came at Natsuko with an elbow. Ryuka and Natsuko choked Shirakawa in their corner. Ryuka stood defiantly and said, "Try and fight back." Shirakawa came at Ryuka but was kicked away. Shirakawa elbowed Ryuka as he charged, then delivered a Kawazu Otoshi. SAKI hit Ryuka with a big boot. Natsuko tried to hold him in a headlock, but SAKI escaped and hit them both with a face crusher. However, the seconds interfered by pulling their legs back. SAKI hit Ryuka with a knee attack. Ryuka kicked out and hit SAKI with a fisherman suplex. Natsuko hits SAKI with a senton and a flurry of headbutts. SAKI catches Natsuko as she charges. Shirakawa enters and provides support with a dropkick to the knee, and they combine for a neckbreaker. Shirakawa hits Natsuko with a middle kick. She throws her into the ropes and delivers a dropkick to the knee, slamming her knee into the mat. She slams her knee again, then delivers a dropkick to the back of the knee beforefourleglock. Ryuka intervenes to encourage Natsuko. Despite limping, Natsuko and Ryuka work together on a shoulder tackle and a series of sentons. Natsuko and Shirakawa exchange elbows. Shirakawa delivers a series of stomps to the knee. Ryuka hits Shirakawa with a box from under the ring as she charges. Natsuko slams her into the mat, but Shirakawa kicks back out. Natsuko climbs to the corner and attempts a swanton bomb, but SAKI successfully breaks it up. Shirakawa delivers a dragon screw followed by a figure-four. Momo threw a box into the ring and Natsuko struck it. Ryuka also struck SAKI to support Natsuko. Natsuko and Ryuka threw each other into the ropes and performed a lariat together. Natsuko grabbed an iron pipe and choked Shirakawa. A disqualification was called and Shirakawa's team won.
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Amasaki Mitsuyu |
7 minutes 49 seconds |
Hannan |
| ○AZM＜2 points＞ | Saya Iida●＜0 points＞ | |
Mitsuyoshi Amasaki will be making her debut in the tag team league. This will be Amasaki's first league tournament, as she has only made one-off appearances until now, and her growth throughout the series is highly anticipated. Leading Amasaki will be AZM, the High Speed Champion from the same Queen's Quest. This will be AZM's first experience leading a junior in a tag team league, making it an important series in her professional wrestling career. Their opponents will be the STARS team of Hanan and Saya Iida. This series will also be a chance for Hanan to make a comeback after losing the Future of Stardom Championship to Ami Sorei
Tensaki delivers a series of elbows to Hanan. Dropkick. Iida crouches down and body slams Tensaki. Hanan knees Tensaki from behind, Tensaki retaliates, and delivers a series of elbows to Hanan. Hanan charges, but Tensaki dodges and AZM delivers a dropkick, Tensaki hits a DDT. AZM dashes, but Iida stops him and Hanan delivers a dropkick. Iida and Hanan team up, but AZM dodges and delivers a dropkick. AZM grabs both of their arms and applies a submission hold. Hanan delivers a series of elbows and charges, but AZM stops him and they both attempt brainbusters, but neither can land a hit. Then Hanan delivers a crossbody attack. Iida and AZM exchange chops. Iida dominates and delivers a series of chops. Iida throws AZM into the ropes, but Tensaki cuts him off and attempts a team attack. AZM jumps on Iida but gets body slammed. Iida throws AZM into the corner, but AZM counters with a triangle jump body attack and locks her arm. AZM goes for a diving foot stomp, but Iida dodges and rolls her up. AZM counters, but Hanan provides support with a dropkick and Iida goes for the Iidabashi. However, Tensaki makes the break. Iida lifts Hanan and they team up. But AZM kicks out and does the Azumi Sushi. The three count is called and AZM pins Iida
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Tomoka Inaba |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Akari <1 point> | Starlight Kid <1 item> | |
Inaba Tomoka of JUST TAP OUT has joined God's Eye, led by Shuri, and will team up with Shuri to participate in the tag team league tournament. Will the red belt champions, teaming up with Inaba in a karate tag team, bring a breath of fresh air to the tag team scene? Their first opponents are former Goddess Champions Starlight Kid and Watanabe Momo. They will try to make a strong debut with the rough tactics of Oedo Tai
Inaba calls out "Kid, come out!" but Kid leaves the ring. The match starts with Shuri and Momo. After a struggle for the back, Shuri puts Momo in a headlock. Momo counters with a headlock of her own, but Shuri puts a headlock back on the ground. Shuri escapes Momo's head scissors and Momo delivers a soccer ball kick, but Shuri retaliates. Momo catches a kick from the front and delivers a middle kick. Shuri lifts Momo up and slams her onto the mat. Inaba enters and attacks both of Shuri's arms. They then deliver a double chop from behind. Inaba delivers a body slam followed by a knee strike. Kid grabs Momo from the apron and assists her. The Oedo Tai team up with a dropkick. Kid puts Inaba's right leg on the ropes and chokes her, then delivers a dropkick. The Oedo Tai lure the fight outside the ring, and Kid puts Inaba in a camel clutch on the ramp. Momo kicks her up there. Shuri is hit with a bat. Kid brings Inaba back into the ring and covers her. Momo kicks Inaba's leg upwards. Momo attacks Inaba's right leg. Inaba escapes and comes forward, but Momo stands firm, saying, "Is that all you've got?" Momo charges forward, but Inaba hits a straight punch followed by a double kick. Shuri hits Momo with a dropkick, a knee attack, an armbar, and then an armlock. Momo lands a series of middle kicks, and after a combined attack by the Oedo Tai, Momo hits a Soma-to, they block each other's kicks, and Shuri hits Momo with a German suplex. Momo charges at Shuri but takes a high kick. However, Momo hits a B-driver. They both tag out, and10minutes have passed. Kid and Inaba exchange elbows. Inaba lands a series of elbows and Kid collapses. Kid hits Inaba's right leg with a dropkick and a standing moonsault. Kid attempts a fisherman suplex, but Inaba applies an armlock and then a standing heel hold. Kid immediately counters with a stretch muffler. Inaba immediately counters with a standing heel hold. As Kid escapes, Inaba charges in, and Shuri delivers a slap. A double brainbuster, Kid counters, and Inaba hits a soccer ball kick. Momo blocks Inaba's one-hit kill Tomoka kick and hits a spinebuster, and Oedo Tai delivers a sandwich Soumatou. Kid lands a spinning diving body press, but Inaba counters. Kid goes for the Black Tiger Divine Punishment, but Inaba rolls him up. Kid goes for the Black Tiger Leg Kill, but Shuri makes the save. Kid announces his finish and goes for a moonsault. Shuri makes the save and hits a superplex front neck chancery drop.1minute remaining. Shuri and Inaba hit a double straight punch. Shuri holds Kid and Inaba hits a knee, Kid counters, and Inaba hits his one-hit kill Tomoka kick. However, Momo makes the save. Kid dodges Inaba's kick. Time runs out here, and the match ends in a draw.
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
9 minutes 12 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| ○Maika <2 points> | MIRAI<0 points> | |
MaiHime, a former Goddess of Stardom champion of the tag team league, will be competing against other tag teams. The God's Eye team of MIRAI and Sorei Ami have challenged for the Goddess belts three times in a short period but have yet to win. However, four days ago at "NEW BLOOD 5," Sorei defeated Hanan to capture the Future of Stardom Championship, winning her first career belt. Sorei aims to hold multiple championships while retaining this belt, and the tag team league will likely serve as a stepping stone to another challenge for the Goddess Championship. Neither team is a hastily formed tag team created specifically for the league; both are established and talented duos. Who will prevail in these must-win battles?
Without waiting for the gong, both teams charged forward and the match began. They exchanged shoulder tackles, with Sorei taking down Maika. Sorei and Himeka exchanged shoulder tackles. Himeka charged with an elbow. Sorei caught her and delivered a double chop. He lifted her up and slammed her to the side. MIRAI hit Himeka with a missile kick and a running elbow. They exchanged shoulder tackles, and MIRAI dodged Himeka's lariat and sent her flying with a shoulder tackle. MIRAI and Sorei took turns delivering chops to Himeka. MIRAI went for a brainbuster, but Himeka resisted. MIRAI called Sorei over and they went for a double brainbuster. Himeka resisted, and Maika joined in. Maihime successfully executes a double brainbuster, followed by a series of lariats and shoulder tackles from two directions, while Maika and MIRAI exchange elbows. MIRAI and Maika exchange lariats. Maika counters with a powerslam. MIRAI immediately follows up with a dropkick and a backflip. Sorei hits Maika with a body attack and then applies a reverse Boston crab. When Maika escapes, Sorei goes for an Argentine backbreaker, but Himeka breaks it up. MIRAI and Sorei slam Himeka onto Maika to separate them. MIRAI delivers a combined senton, and Sorei hits Maika with a lariat. When Maika kicks out, Sorei hits a Blue Thunder. Sorei tries to hit Maika with a Lightning Boom. Himeka enters and delivers a sandwich lariat. When Sorei kicks out, Maika puts her on the corner and tries to go for a superplex. MIRAI tries to break it up but Himeka stops her. Maika gets into position for a superplex. Himeka joins in and they combine it with a powerbomb. Maika also attempts a magnificent Sazanka, but MIRAI breaks it up. MIRAI hits Himeka with a lariat, and Himeka retaliates. Maika and Sorei are left in the ring. Sorei hits a brainbuster, and Maika hits a dropkick. Maika hits a rolling lariat, but only gets a two count. Maika hits a Michinoku Dragon and gets the three count
Comments from MIRAI & Sourei-gumi
Sorei: "In the opening match, my first match, Maihime was the perfect opponent for my first match. But I couldn't win. I don't know when we'll face each other again, but I definitely want to beat Maihime someday."
MIRAI: "Unfortunately, we started the Goddess League with a loss. But I feel like I've grasped something right now, so this loss today is meaningful. I'll prove that from now on and put my heart and soul into it to show a new era this autumn."
Comments from Maika and Himeka
Maika: "Everyone has been waiting for the MaiHime tag team, and we were able to win right from the first round. We were the Goddess belt champions, so it's about time MaiHime wore the belts."
Himeka: "Can you imagine anyone other than Maihime winning this Goddess League? Right? Stay tuned for Maihime!"
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Tecra |
10 minutes 53 seconds |
Summery |
| ○ Julia <2 points> | Tam Nakano <0 points> | |
Tam Nakano and Natsupoi, the Goddesses of Stardom champions from COSMIC ANGELS, will be competing in the tag team league as tag team champions. Their opponents are Giulia and Thekla from Donna del Mondo. Giulia and Thekla, who have challenged for the Goddesses of Stardom title before, have made a comeback with Thekla's return, and have changed their team name to Mafia Bella, aiming to conquer the tag team league. Giulia and Nakano just faced off in the 5★STAR GP finals, so this match is sure to be a fierce battle
The match started with Natsupoi and Thekla. They engaged in a stare-down, and Thekla patted Natsupoi on the shoulder. With a determined expression, Thekla faced Natsupoi and they locked up, then broke. Nakano entered the ring and Giulia prepared for a back drop. Nakano resisted and delivered a soccer ball kick. Separating Thekla, Nakano and Natsupoi teamed up to deliver a dropkick and a neckbreaker to Giulia. Nakano elbowed Giulia. Thekla kicked from the ropes, and Giulia threw Nakano into the corner, where Thekla caught her and applied afourto both of them, including Natsupoi. Giulia then joined in and attacked near the corner. Giulia delivered a missile kick to both of them, slamming Nakano's face into the mat. Thekla went for a strike, but Nakano bridged, and Thekla also bridged to dodge Nakano's charge. Nakano rolled up and delivered a dropkick. Natsupoi slowly approached Thekla and delivered a series of elbows as if to shake off her inhibitions. Tekla dodges a low dropkick, but her own kick is dodged. Tekla grapples with Giulia from behind and takes her to the ground with a sleeper hold. Nakano tries to break up the hold, but Giulia eliminates her. Tekla hits Natsupoi with a buzzsaw kick. Giulia and Tekla kick Natsupoi in the face. Nakano tries to break up the hold, but Natsupoi gets behind Giulia and calls out to Nakano. However, Giulia hits Natsupoi with a DDT, and Tekla hits Nakano with a DDT. Nakano and Natsupoi combine for a neckbreaker and a thrust kick, sending both teams down. Giulia and Tekla try to combine for a hold, but Nakano and Natsupoi send them to the outside with a thrust kick. They then dive with a plancha to the outside. Natsupoi brings Giulia back into the ring and they jump from the corners one after the other. However, Tekla successfully breaks up the hold. Natsupoi hits Giulia with a German suplex. Giulia kicks out, and Natsupoi and Nakano hit her with a thrust kick. They both went for the Shiranui, but Giulia bumped into them, allowing Thekla to deliver a body attack to both of them. Giulia grabbed Natsupoi while Thekla charged forward. They then executed another combined attack, with Giulia attempting a back drop, but Nakano broke it up. Giulia went for the Glorious, but Natsupoi rolled10minutes had passed. Giulia's knee was also caught by Natsupoi. Natsupoi went for a German suplex, but Giulia countered, locking her leg and delivering a slap before switching to a modified neck lock. Thekla then grappled with Nakano in a Manji hold. Natsupoi then tapped out, giving Giulia the victory.
Comments from Julia and Tekla
Giulia: "Thekla has returned, and in her second fight back, she beat the champion in her first Mafia Bella match."
Tekla: "Julia and I beat them. Julia High Master Dam is the strongest. So I wasn't worried at all. Mafia Bella is definitely the strongest tag team."
Julia: "(Meltia) has a new entrance theme? A CD debut? Is this really the time for that?"
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Yuu |
12 minutes 0 seconds |
Hazuki |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi <2 points> | Little Bear ● <0 points> | |
Last year's champions, Hazuki & Koguma, are aiming for a consecutive victory. Their first match will be against the Neo Stardom Army, consisting of Nanae Takahashi & Yuu.vs.outsiders, and features a contrasting team composition: Nanae represents the history of Stardom, while Yuu is making her debut in a Stardom main event. Which team will get off to a strong start in this match, which also takes on the appearance of a team vs. team competition?
Yuu and Koguma have a test of strength, and from a hand-to-hand grapple, Yuu throws Koguma to the ground. Hazuki and Koguma team up and deliver a double dropkick from both sides. Koguma puts Yuu in a camel clutch. As Koguma tries to strike a bear pose, Nanae interrupts. Nanae and Yuu send Koguma flying with a shoulder tackle and then perform a series of reverse chops as he gets up. Nanae kicks Koguma with a soccer ball kick. She grabs Hazuki, who is waiting on the sidelines. Nanae gives Koguma a body slam followed by a figure-fourleglock. Yuu then delivers a senton. Nanae continues to apply the hold and demands that Koguma give up. However, Koguma grabs the ropes. Koguma dodges Yuu's lariat and delivers a cross body, but it has no effect on Yuu. So Koguma slams Yuu with a DDT and hands the ball to Hazuki. Hazuki hits Yuu with a corner elbow followed by a Codebreaker. As Yuu receives the attack, Hazuki counters with a dropkick to the knee. Yuu and Nanae team up, but Hazuki separates them. Yuu delivers a reverse chop in a rising-up style, but Hazuki hits a Codebreaker. Yuu delivers a side slam. Senton. Nanae unleashes a flurry of lariats on Hazuki. Hazuki hits a double kick followed by a series of elbows. Hazuki dodges Nanae's neck kick and delivers a front kick followed by a missile kick. Koguma and Hazuki corner the two and launch a series of corner attacks. Yuu throws them out of the ring and spins them around towards ringside. Hazuki dodges and performs a tope suicida, while Koguma simultaneously jumps from the corner with a plancha. Koguma hits Nanae with a missile kick. Hazuki delivers a double kick from behind, lifts Nanae onto the corner, and combines with Koguma's neckbreaker. Koguma hits Nanae with a diving body press. Yuu tried to break up with a senton but it was dodged and hit Nanae directly. Koguma dove Nanae again, but Nanae raised her knees to break it up.10minutes have passed. Nanae did a sliding kick but Koguma countered. Nanae then slammed Koguma down but was rolled up. Koguma did a120% schoolboy. Yuu did a cross body to both of them. Nanae did a brainbuster to Koguma. Hazuki broke it up but Yuu lifted her up and threw her out of the ring. Nanae and Yuu hoisted Hazuki up and slammed her onto the mat with a Nanamomo diver. Nanae dropped a refrigerator bomb. Hazuki couldn't kick out and Nanae won.
Nanae: "Alright, beating last year's champion team at 7Upp is a great start! I've been a pro wrestler for over 26 years, but I'm still looking for excitement, and I'm going to show you all more excitement in this ring than you ever knew about in those 26 years. And when this league is over, I'm definitely going to get results and take the belt from the current champion, Natsupoi, Nakano Tam. Yuu, what's our motto !? "
Yuu: "At the very least, we'll win the championship. We 7Upp will shake up this Stardom ring with our passion and power and become the eye of the storm, so don't take your eyes off us for a second."
Comments from Nanae and Yuu
Nanae: "Yuu's core strength and power are on a completely different level. Little Koguma-chan and Hazuki-chan were no match for her."
Yuu: "Don't think I'm just a fat girl, Stardom fans."
Nanae: "Well, for me personally, it was my first time facing those two in a while, but this time, in the league matches, I'm only focused on winning, so I fought with only the victory in mind. And I also have a reliable partner in Yuu today. We'll do our best and finish strong with the Nanamomo Diver."
Yuu: "I'm going to make sure I fully master the Nanamomo Diver technique that I was taught in this league, and as our motto says, our goal in this league is to at least win the championship. There's no other option."
Nanae: "We're going to rip those tag team belts off them!"
| ◆IWGP Women's Championship Inaugural Championship Tournament Semifinal No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| KAIRI |
12 minutes 24 seconds |
Alpha Female |
Alpha Female, who advanced through the first round as an international, will clash with seeded KAIRI. Alpha Female is the second World of Stardom Champion and a former WWE and NXT UK superstar. When the former Red Belt champion Alpha Female joined Stardom, she stood as a formidable obstacle for KAIRI. Will the former WWE superstar show her strength against Alpha Female, who is making her first appearance in Stardom in six years?
KAIRI extends her hand for a handshake, but Female kicks it away and raises her hand in a taunt. The match begins, and Female delivers a back blow. KAIRI dodges, takes her back, and puts her in a headlock. Female lifts her up, slams her into the corner, and follows up with a flurry of punches. She throws KAIRI into the corner and charges. KAIRI dodges and dives from the corner. KAIRI baits Female into a lariat. KAIRI dodges and delivers a dropkick. She follows with a sliding elbow. KAIRI shouts "IWGP!" and dives to Female outside the ring. However, Female catches her, lifts her up, and slams her into the ring post and the audience. Female brings KAIRI back into the ring and announces her finish with a Canadian suplex. KAIRI counters and rolls her up, but Female applies a neck hang and slams her onto the mat. KAIRI kicks out, and Female removes the corner post, delivers a flurry of punches, and goes for a pin, but KAIRI kicks out. Female throws KAIRI into the exposed corner, but KAIRI dodges. However, Female follows up with a series of hair whips. Female taunts, "This is Japan, come at me with more power!" KAIRI gets up and throws an elbow, but Female bounces it off. Female prepares for a brainbuster. KAIRI counters with a DDT. KAIRI delivers a series of neckbreakers, drives KAIRI into the corner with a spear, and hits a running sliding elbow. She climbs onto the corner and delivers a diving elbow attack. Female kicks out, and KAIRI heads to the corner. Female catches up and attempts a superplex. KAIRI hangs her in mid-air and hits a marine spike. Female kicks out at one count and counters with a lariat. She gets on top and lands a series of punches, then locks KAIRI's neck. KAIRI escapes and10minutes have passed. Female slams KAIRI forward from a Canadian suplex, but only gets a two count. KAIRI rolled up Female from a downed position. Female kicked out, but KAIRI dodged her charge and delivered a back blow followed by a spear. She climbed to the corner and dropped a diving elbow. The referee counted to three, and KAIRI advanced to the finals.
KAIRI's comment
"Yes... I've been waiting for this pain. There is no victory without pain. I'm not challenging for this IWGP belt with an ordinary mindset. No matter what happens, even if my fingers are broken or my eardrums are ruptured, I will keep my shoulders up. For all the people who have supported me up until now, I will never give up. I'm going for the win."
| ◆IWGP Women's Championship Inaugural Championship Tournament Semifinal No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
14 minutes 51 seconds |
Utami Hayashishita |
The first round took place at the Korakuen Hall event the previous day, with Mayu Iwatani defeating Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita defeating Himeka to advance to the semi-finals. This is the third one-on-one match between the Stardom icon and the Stardom prodigy, with the score tied at one win each. Will Iwatani or Hayashishita settle the score and advance to the final?
Before the bell, Iwatani offered a handshake, but Utami refused, and the match began. They cautiously entered a four-point stance, with Iwatani grabbing Utami's arm. Utami fought back, and they grappled for the arm. Utami went for a headlock, but Iwatani threw her into the ropes and delivered a hurricanrana, to which Utami immediately responded with a shoulder tackle. Utami slammed Iwatani repeatedly and then applied a camel clutch. After a series of stomps, Utami charged forward, but Iwatani blocked her. However, Utami delivered another body slam. Iwatani went in with an elbow, but Utami retaliated. Utami delivered a dropkick from behind and a double knee drop to the back. As Utami charged, Iwatani grappled with her, delivered an arm whip, and sent her out of the ring with a low dropkick. Iwatani then delivered a tope suicida to Utami below the ring. Iwatani delivered a foot stomp to Utami's back over the apron. She climbed onto the corner and delivered a diving foot stomp. Utami kicked out, and Iwatani announced her finishing move and went for a dragon. Utami countered with a side slam, Iwatani dodged Utami's charge but Utami delivered a German suplex. Iwatani immediately returned the favor with a German suplex and a thrust kick, and Utami quickly followed up with a lariat, leaving both down. Iwatani delivered a running dropkick to the face and climbed to the corner. Noticing this, Utami also climbed up and delivered an elbow. Utami performed a superplex with a bat hanging down, and then climbed to the corner for a missile kick. Iwatani kicked out and Utami locked in a sleeper hold. Iwatani escaped and Utami took her back and went for a German suplex. Iwatani countered but Utami delivered a powerful elbow and a sliding lariat.Tenminutes had passed, and Utami took Iwatani's back and attempted a German suplex but it only resulted in a two count. Utami pulled Iwatani up and went for an Argentine backbreaker, but Iwatani slammed her down with a Dodonpa. Utami kicked out and Iwatani delivered an elbow. Utami got up first and returned the favor with an elbow before going for a hijack bomb. Iwatani rolled her up and jumped on her for a Dodonpa. But Utami fought back. Iwatani delivered a thrust kick and yelled "It's over!" before hitting a Dragon. But Utami's shoulders rose. Iwatani climbed onto the corner and attempted a moonsault. Utami caught up and tried to hit a spinning Hijack Bomb, but Iwatani countered with a Hurricanrana. Utami countered at the last moment with a lariat. Iwatani hit Utami with a thrust kick as she charged, and Utami dodged as she dove from the corner. Iwatani then put her on the corner and yelled "I'm going to throw you!" She hit a running three and then delivered two moonsault presses from the opposite corner. The three count was called and Iwatani advanced to the finals against KAIRI.
Iwatani: "Tachikawa... Good evening everyone at the Tachikawa tournament! I'm glad I got to face Utami Hayashishita in the semi-finals. Iwatani Mayu will definitely wear the first IWGP belt, and Utami, I'll accept your challenge anytime. Until then, see you somewhere. Thank you very much. So, I've made it to the IWGP... I've advanced to the IWGP finals! Iwatani Mayu will continue to wear that new, shiny gold belt and travel all over the world, so please come see us at Ariake. Hojo Kairi!"
KAIRI makes an appearance
Iwatani: "That's definitely KAIRI... No, not exactly, what should I say? Let's say it again. Kairi Hojo, no, let's say it again, KAIRI, you're here, right? Please come up to the ring."
KAIRI enters the ring
KAIRI: "Mayu-san, it's KAIRI, not Kairi Hojo. (Female) dropped my jaw. But... hey. But, but, it's been five and a half years, and I've been walking separate paths from Mayu-san all this time, but I've been waiting for this singles match with Mayu-san for so long."
Iwatani: "Have you been waiting? Do you understand what I've been feeling for the past five years since KAIRI left? Do you know how I feel?"
KAIRI: "I don't know. Mayu had her ownfive anda half years. But I also had a variety offive anda half years. We may not understand each other's feelings, but through this match, let's find out for ourselves, shall we?"
Iwatani: "Confirming each other? What? Of course we're going to have a match! We're definitely going to confirm each other. The gap that has formed over these pastfiveyears... no, it's not a gap. Let's clash thesefiveyears of silence at the Ariake tournament. Now, now, now, KAIRI, Iwatani Mayu, it's not right for us to be this subdued with this combination. With the personalities of thesetwo, we can have a bright and silly match, right?"
KAIRI: "Off course! Mayu, Mayu, Mayu, Mayu, I'm so lucky to be able to have a match against Iwatani Mayu!"
Iwatani: "...Are you okay?"
KAIRI: "Please."
Iwatani: (Noticing Executive Producer Rossy Ogawa holding out the IWGP Women's belt from ringside) "He's showing off a lot of belts!"
KAIRI: "Huh,the two ofus?"
Iwatani: "But, you know... I don't want to hold the belt before I put it on."
KAIRI: "I understand. Wow, it's so shiny and gold!"
With a look of resignation, the two picked up the belt. Iwatani pulled the belt towards herself, and KAIRI pulled it too
Iwatani: "Fair and square."
KAIRI: "Yes"
KAIRI leaves the stage
Iwatani: "Ariake! ...That's right...Thank you to everyone who came to the Tachikawa show! At the Ariake show, a joint New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom event, I will become the first ever IWGP champion! Following Korakuen Hall, Iwatani Mayu has won the main event for two days in a row. Can I close the show again today !? Should I close it with STARS, or should I close it by myself? Let's decide by the amount of applause. Who thinks it's better to close it with STARS? Who thinks it's better for Iwatani Mayu to close it solo? Okay! It's decided! I think Iwatani Mayu closed this big match all by herself today! Are you all ready? Make an S in your heart . ...What should I say? I have nothing more to say (laughs). Thank you for coming to the Tachikawa show. Today's show was packed with events, including Fuwa-chan's debut match, but from now on, Stardom will show you even more. I'll close it now. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are Stardom!"
KAIRI's comment
"My opponent for the IWGP Women's Championship final has been decided: Mayu Iwatani. I have a lot to say about Mayu. Five and a half years ago, I had my last singles match against her in Stardom, and she was also the one who gave me my first victory. As we're both from Yamaguchi Prefecture, Mayu is an irreplaceable and special wrestler to me. I have many feelings about the IWGP, but my feelings towards Mayu are especially strong. I don't know what emotions will well up inside me in this final, but the five and a half years that Mayu and I have spent facing each other in the ring and talking face-to-face, and the five and a half years that I've spent, we've gone our separate ways for five and a half years, and I wonder what kind of chemical reaction will occur when those paths intersect again. This is a fight I absolutely cannot lose. To prove my own history, I will carry all the negatives and positives on my shoulders, and no matter what criticisms there are, I will accept and carry the IWGP belt, and with all that included, I will bring the excitement to this world-traveling pirate princess, KAIRI!"
Iwatani's comment
"First of all, just a word. I'm so glad I made it to the finals safely. Honestly, in these first and second rounds, I was fully intending to become the first IWGP champion, but if I lost the match, that dream would never come true. I'm so glad I made it through safely. Now all that's left is the final. Only the final remains. I'm so happy my opponent is KAIRI. I never thought that after five years since I left Stardom, I would be having a singles match with her in this way. Nobody thought so. I guess this is some kind of fate. I don't know what to say, I'm speechless. I'm really speechless. Iwatani Mayu vs. Hojo Kairi, and KAIRI. KAIRI, a singles match for the first IWGP title. I'm speechless. I can't put it into words properly, but I think this is a match that can't just be enjoyed. I'll put everything I have into it and show KAIRI that I have a presence that won't lose to superstar KAIRI, no, that the icon of Stardom is the superstar, and that's what KAIRI is now. Please look forward to Ariake. I'm going to take the first title."