"STARDOM GOLD RUSH 2022 ~Gyosan Stardom~"
Saturday, November 19th, Edion Arena Osaka First Gymnasium(Attendance: 1620 people)
Match Results
| ◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Ryue Summer |
4 minutes 31 seconds |
Momo Kogo● |
| ○ Tora Natsuko | Iida Saya | |
*The other pair is Lady C & Mitsuyoshi Amasaki
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
8 minutes 4 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| AZM | Hanazono peach flower | |
*AZM, the 22nd champion, successfully defended his title for the 8th time
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mai Sakurai |
8 minutes 42 seconds |
Natsu-poo |
| Tecra | Waka Tsukiyama● | |
| Julia | Nakano Tam | |
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Hazuki |
10 minutes 5 seconds, Leaf |
Tomoka Inaba |
| Cogma | Ami Sourei ● | |
| Iwatani Mayu | MIRAI | |
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
5 minutes 47 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
It's Fukigen★ |
| ○ Starlight Kid <3 points> | Saki Kashima ● <2 points> | |
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
14 minutes 5 seconds |
Yuu |
| ○Maika <6 points> | Nanae Takahashi ● <3 points> | |
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | KAIRI | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the 11th time
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
28 minutes 14 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | Utami Hayashishita | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the 10th time
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Final - TLC Match (30-minute, one-fall match) | ||
| ○Hazuki |
Moneyball seized at 9 minutes 58 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| Cogma | Tecra | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Julia | |
Match Details Report
| ◆3-Way Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Ryue Summer |
4 minutes 31 seconds |
Momo Kogo● |
| ○ Tora Natsuko | Iida Saya | |
*The other pair is Lady C & Mitsuyoshi Amasaki
The Queen's Quest team of Lady C and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki, the STARS team of Saya Iida and Momo Kogo, and the Oedo Tai team of Natsuko Tora and Ruika will clash in a three-way tag team match before the opening of the tournament. It will be a match where the pride of each unit is on the line
Tensaki, Kogo, and Ruanka start the match. Natsuko enters and, together with Ruanka, delivers a shoulder tackle to Tensaki. Tensaki dodges Ruanka's charge. Lady and Iida team up and deliver a series of reverse chops to Natsuko. Lady hits the Oedo Tai with a neckbreaker, and Iida hits Lady with a flying chop and a back elbow. Lady kicks out and Iida and Kogo team up. Tensaki tries to intervene but Kogo and Iida work together with dropkicks and Kogo hits a 619. Iida and Kogo hit each other with elbows and dropkicks. Lady kicks out and hits Iida and Kogo with a brainbuster. Iida and Tensaki try to team up but are pulled by the legs from under the ring. Oedo Tai separates STARS with a lariat. However, Kogo rolls up Natsuko. Lady and Tensaki charge forward, but Natsuko throws Mukou towards them. Natsuko then hits Mukou with a Death Valley Bomb. Mukou is unable to kick out, and Natsuko gets the three count
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
8 minutes 4 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| AZM | Hanazono peach flower | |
*AZM, the 22nd champion, successfully defended his title for the 8th time
High Speed Champion AZM will defend her title against Hanazono Momoka, who is active mainly in Osaka. This title match will come about after Hanazono's participation in NEW BLOOD. This will be AZM'seighthtitle defense.22ndchampion, this will be the first time she has faced an outside fighter29thin Ota Ward. Will AZM be one win away from a double-digit title defense, or will Hanazono pull off a surprise victory?
AZM extends her hand for a handshake, but Hanazono refuses by hitting her with the flowers she brought. As the match begins, Hanazono extends her hand. AZM accepts and immediately rolls her up. Every time Hanazono charges forward, AZM covers her. When Hanazono manages to evade, AZM extends her hand, feigning a hand-to-hand grapple, and they exchange elbows. Hanazono feints, runs around the ropes, and delivers a dropkick. AZM counters, and Hanazono goes for the soap bubble. AZM counters and grabs the soap bubble, then applies a camel clutch. The referee stops the match, and Hanazono delivers a dropkick. AZM dodges, and Hanazono falls to the floor. AZM chases after her, but Hanazono attacks her from below with a cracker. AZM pulls Hanazono's leg on the apron, sending her outside the ring. AZM delivers a hurricanrana on the apron followed by a dropkick. She brings Hanazono back into the ring and delivers a diving foot stomp. However, Hanazono raises her shoulder. Hanazono and AZM feint at each other. AZM threw Hanazono into the ropes, and Hanazono responded with a hurricanrana and a diving body attack. However, AZM grabbed Hanazono's arm and applied a submission hold. Hanazono escaped, and AZM declared he was going for the finish and headed to the corner. However, Hanazono dropped him with a deadly drive and delivered a missile kick. AZM quickly got back up and delivered a high kick. Hanazono endured, and AZM threw him with a suplex. Hanazono hit a German suplex. AZM kicked out, and Hanazono got behind him. AZM rolled him up, and they exchanged roll-up attempts. AZM dashed forward, and Hanazono jumped on him and rolled him up. AZM kicked out and used the ropes to roll him up. Hanazono kicked out at the last moment and dodged a high kick. AZM rolled him up in a series of attempts to get the three count. After the match, AZM offered a handshake, and Hanazono reluctantly agreed, though he looked disappointed. AZM pulled Hanazono's hand and they left the ring down the ramp
AZM's comment
"The absolute champion of high speed, AZM, has successfully defended her title for the eighth time. Hanazono-chan, it was fun. You really are good friends with Mei-chan. I could really feel the same vibe. As I said in the ring, I'd like to team up with Hanazono-chan next time. I haven't even been able to form a tag team with her yet, as I said I would give her a present if I won, so let's just form a tag team with all three of us."
Comments from Hanazono
"I lost... I was absolutely certain I had won. I really wanted to win today and show everyone in Osaka, (Super) Delfin, and Mei that I had won the belt, but... (kicks chair). I'm sorry... I really wanted to say that I had won, but the reason I challenged for this belt, and the reason I came up to Stardom, is that I want to be the strongest woman in Osaka, I'm calling myself that now, but one day everyone, all of humanity, will think so, even though I'm still a23intend to carry the weight of Osaka, the entire Osaka pro wrestling world, all of it. No, I'm already carrying it all. I'm fighting with it all on my shoulders." So, I hope that after watching this match, and after watching my match, more people will come to Osaka, and that I can be a part of that. AZM-senpai said that we'll team up next time? I guess I have no choice, I'll team up with AZM-senpai. No, that's not right, I have Mei-chan. My tag team partner is Mei-chan, and AZM-senpai's friend is also Mei-chan, right? Let's team up as a trio, since we're here. I'm looking forward to that day, and I'm not finished yet. Thank you, AZM-senpai. Well, that's about it. Goodbye everyone, sorry about the chair. Come on everyone, smile a little more!
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mai Sakurai |
8 minutes 42 seconds |
Natsu-poo |
| Tecra | Waka Tsukiyama● | |
| Julia | Nakano Tam | |
In the first round of the six-person tag team tournament with a prize at stake, Donna del Mondo's Giulia, Mai Sakurai, and Thekla will face off against Cosmic Angels' Tam Nakano, Natsupoi, and Tsukiyama. In DDM, Giulia has already teamed up with Sakurai and Thekla, so there should be no concerns about their teamwork. This trio will face the Neo Stardom Army at the "Showcase" in Kawasaki on November 26th , so they will want to win this tournament to gain momentum. On the other hand, Nakano and Natsupoi of Cosmic Angels are the current Goddesses of Stardom Champions. With Tsukiyama joining them, they are aiming for Tsukiyama's first victory and to win the prize money.
Giulia declares, "Let's start a company!" Kozuen strikes a pose of unity, to which she complains, "Hurry up!" Thekla and Natsupoi start the match. Kozuen team up and dropkicks Thekla from three directions. When Tsukiyama enters, Thekla delivers a series of elbows and a body slam. Sakurai hits Thekla with a bulldog headlock and an elbow drop. Giulia stomps on Tsukiyama's face and slams him to the mat. Tsukiyama dodges Giulia's brainbuster but takes an elbow. Tsukiyama hits a crossbody as Giulia charges. Nakano lands a diving body attack, and Thekla interferes and teams up with Giulia. Nakano dodges a clothesline and hits a double neckbreaker with Natsupoi. Giulia kicks out and Nakano heads to the corner. Giulia catches up and prepares for a superplex. Nakano dodges but Giulia hits a back drop. Nakano hits a German suplex. Both wrestlers were down when they exchanged tags. Tsukiyama attempted a dropkick, but Sakurai dodged it and landed a series of elbows. Sakurai followed with a dropkick and a big boot. Tsukiyama dodged and delivered a hip attack and a missile kick. Sakurai countered, and Tsukiyama went for the Gokuraku Don. Nakano and Natsupoi provided support with thrust kicks, and Tsukiyama delivered the Gokuraku Don. Sakurai countered, and Giulia caught Tsukiyama's charge, Thekla delivered a back cracker, and Sakurai delivered a Northern Lights. Nakano and Natsupoi set up Tsukiyama for a dive to the outside, but DDM pulled his leg to stop him. Tsukiyama hit Sakurai with an Osu Suplex, but only got a two count. Sakurai hit a big boot and a Shining Buster. Tsukiyama countered, and Sakurai delivered a diving elbow drop. The three count was called, and DDM advanced to the finals
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Hazuki |
10 minutes 5 seconds, Leaf |
Tomoka Inaba |
| Cogma | Ami Sourei ● | |
| Iwatani Mayu | MIRAI | |
In the first round of the six-person tag team tournament with prize money at stake, STARS' Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma will clash with God's Eye's MIRAI, Sorei Ami, and Inaba. A prize money match in Stardom was also held in Osaka on December 18th last year, making this a consecutive appearance for Iwatani's team. Last year, they advanced past the first round but lost in the final to DDM's Maihimepoi, so they will be looking for revenge. This team also won a cage match against Queen's Quest in Nagoya on June 26th . Therefore, they will be determined to advance to the highly competitive final. On the other hand, God's Eye is participating in this type of match for the first time, so they are completely unknown. It will be interesting to see if the addition of Inaba to MIRAI and Sorei will create any unexpected chemistry.
MIRAI volunteered to go first, saying, "I'll go since I suggested it." Then Koguma also stepped forward, saying, "I was the one who suggested it too." Koguma approached MIRAI with a money pose. When MIRAI attacked, Koguma dodged and delivered a dropkick from the side. STARS teamed up and attacked MIRAI, delivering dropkicks from three directions. Koguma put MIRAI in a camel clutch and forced her to make the "Money" pose. MIRAI endured and delivered a body slam to Koguma. MIRAI grabbed her arm and Sorei dropped a hand chop from the corner. Sorei delivered a reverse chop to Koguma, and MIRAI and Inaba also dropped hand chops. Inaba twisted Koguma's arm and kicked it up, then applied an armbar. Koguma dodged Inaba's charging double kick and delivered a DDT. Iwatani delivers a dropkick to Inaba. Inaba throws Iwatani into the corner and charges. Iwatani dodges and delivers a dropkick. MIRAI interferes and teams up with Inaba. However, Iwatani delivers an arm whip and a dropkick to both of them. Hazuki delivers a Codebreaker and a face wash to Inaba. Inaba delivers a soccer ball kick. His one-hit kill Tomoka kick is dodged, but he throws MIRAI into the ropes and delivers a two-stage kick. Sorei delivers a shoulder tackle, double chops, and a reverse Boston crab to MIRAI. STARS slams Sorei onto the mat and Hazuki slams him forward. Hazuki picks up Sorei and attempts a vertical drop. Sorei resists, and Inaba and MIRAI intervene, allowing Sorei to deliver a blockbuster. Hazuki kicks out and they attempt a Hazukistral. Sorei dodges and delivers a Blue Thunder, but Iwatani successfully breaks it up. Sorei charges and delivers a lariat. Hazuki countered the lightning-fast move with a Hazuki Stral.The threecount was made, and STARS advanced to the finals.
| ◆Red Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
5 minutes 47 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
It's Fukigen★ |
| ○ Starlight Kid <3 points> | Saki Kashima ● <2 points> | |
Starlight Kid & Momo WatanabeandSaki Kashima & Fukigen Desu★ is a clash between two Oedo Tai stablemates. Kid's team is in a surprisingly difficult situation, having failed to win a single match in three bouts. It remains to be seen how this match between stablemates will affect the outcome.
As Kid's team was called, Kashima's team attacked, and the match began. Momo caught Kashima, but Kashima made a comeback. Kid interfered and he and Momo got ready for the Magic Killer. Fukigen slipped through the arch and separated them with a thumb to the eye. Kashima rolled up Momo, but it was only a two count. Fukigen tried to attack Momo with a corner attack, but each time Momo stuck out her leg and he failed. An enraged Fukigen choked the referee. Momo charged forward, but Fukigen grabbed her leg and deliberately thumbed her in the eye. Fukigen threatened a brainbuster, but Momo countered by slamming her down. Kid hit Fukigen with a hurricanrana, and Kashima tagged in for a face crusher. Kid dodged a kick and rolled her up. When she kicked out, he went for a stretch muffler. But Fukigen broke it up. Kid and Momo charged forward, but Kashima and Fukigen dodged. Fukigen took Kid down and Kashima delivered a diving foot stomp. Kashima gets into a double arm hold. Kid endures and Momo provides support with a high kick. Kid and Momo sandwich the Soumatou. Kid does a spinning diving body press. Kashima counters and Kid declares he's going for the finish and goes for the Kurotora Tenbatsu. Kashima counters and Momo's bat hits him by accident. Kashima pulls Kid up and goes for the My Emblem. Kid counters and goes for the Kurotora Kyakusatsu. Fukigen tries to interfere but Momo eliminates him. Kid tightens the Kurotora Kyakusatsu and Kashima gives up
Comments from Kid & Peach Team
Kid: "Finally, three points. We can't afford to lose from here on out, really. But wait a minute, the bat again today. The bat misfired today."
Momo: "I'm sorry. I've lost track of who's on our side."
Kid: "But, you know, the loss from Meltear's accidental attack last time was learned from this experience. A miraculous comeback."
Momo: "That's right, it was okay this time."
Kid: "The comeback move came up about twice, right? Both of us got hit with it."
Momo: "That thing is really dangerous."
Kid: "But we have tomorrow. A joint show."
Momo: "It's Meltia, right?"
Kid: "Since I won with the Black Tiger Kick today, I hope I can have a Black Tiger Kick showdown with Desperado and Numero Dos tomorrow. And then, I want to crush Meltia. That's the most important thing."
| ◆Blue Goddess Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Himeka |
14 minutes 5 seconds |
Yuu |
| ○Maika <6 points> | Nanae Takahashi ● <3 points> | |
The official league match features the team of Maika & Himeka against the team of Nanae Takahashi & Yuu. Maika's team has a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 matches. Having lost to Natsuko Tora & Ruanka in the previous tournament in Sendai, missing out on a 3-match winning streak, they cannot afford to lose this match. On the other hand, Nanae's team has a record of 1 win and 1 draw in 2 matches. As an original Stardom member, Nanae is unfamiliar with Maika & Himeka's Stardom career, making this a highly anticipated matchup. Furthermore, the power showdown between MaiHime and Yuu is sure to be spectacular
The bell rings with Maika and Yuu as the starters. They lock up and grapple, with Yuu pushing Maika into the ropes. After a break, they feel each other out and go to the ground. Yuu gets on top, but Maika puts her in a headlock. Maika counters Yuu's head scissors and they go back to feeling each other out. Himeka interferes and tries to pull Yuu in with a double grab, but Yuu resists. Nanae enters and Maikatwo-pronged attack. Nanae and Yuu dodge and hit a double lariat. They isolate Maika and team up with a series of chops. Maika retaliates, and Yuu hits a reverse chop. Maika spreads her arms to receive it and stands up. Yuu hits a series of chops, and Maika dashes forward. However, Yuu slams her to the mat with a hip throw. Nanae hits Maika with a hair whip, a soccer ball kick, and a guillotine drop. Maika charges forward, but Nanae hits a lariat. Nanae follows up with a series of elbows and charges forward. Maika stops the attack and hits a Rock Bottom. Himeka hits Nanae with a running knee. They exchange shoulder tackles and Himeka wins. Nanae hits a sleeper hold from behind and a back drop. Yuu hits Himeka with a senton and a dropkick. Himeka hits a shoulder tackle and tries for an Argentine backbreaker. Yuu counters with a senton and a double arm suplex. Maika breaks up the pin and hits a double brainbuster with Himeka. Yuu dodges a clothesline and hits a cross body. Yuu climbs to the corner and Himeka catches up and hits an Argentine backbreaker. Nanae tries to break up the pin but Maika separates them. Himeka charges at Yuu but gets hit with a side slam. Himeka hits a Rainmaker-style lariat but Yuu retaliates. Maika and Nanae exchange lariats. Nanae hits a series of open-hand slaps and Maika hits a powerslam.10minutes have passed. Nanae delivers a German suplex and a lariat. Maika counters, and Nanae charges forward. Maika lands a lariat, but only gets a two count. Nanae and Yuu lift Maika onto the corner. Nanae delivers a superplex, and as she climbs to the opposite corner, Maika catches up and tries to return the favor with a superplex of her own. Himeka joins in and they combine for a powerbomb. Maika and Himeka deliver a series of sandwich lariats. Maika tries a Yamacha, but Nanae lifts her shoulder. Maika tries a Enka Otoshi, but Yuu breaks it up. Nanae dodges Maika's lariat and delivers a lariat from behind, with Yuu providing support with a cannonball, and Nanae delivers a refrigerator bomb. However, Himeka saves Maika. Nanae hits Maika with a B-driver. Maika counters, and stops Nanae's charge, slamming her to the mat. Nanae gets on top and goes for the cover. When Maika counters, she applies a Gedo Clutch. Maika reversed the position and pinned her opponent for the three count.
Comments from Maika & Himeka
Maika: "Nanae Takahashi, Yuu. It was my first time facing them, but wow. They're the opponents who have gotten my adrenaline pumping more than ever before. This tag league just doesn't feel satisfying enough. There's so much more to come, it can't end like this. How about it, it's been a while, hasn't it, those two?"
Himeka: "It's been a really long time, but no matter how much I grow and get bigger, I felt in the ring that Nanae and Yuu are just endlessly bigger. But then it was MaiHime who beat them. Maika was incredible. She was moving so nimbly that I thought she could aim for high speed. It was the first time I'd seen her move like that."
Maika: "This is my first time, I'm just trying to imitate what I've seen."
Himeka: "But you know, these two points we've earned are huge. Aren't these two points crucial for Maihime's future? Maihime can definitely win the championship. She beat Nanae Takahashi and Yuu. She can only see victory in sight. Of course, everyone, please look forward to it."
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kamiya Saya | KAIRI | |
*16th champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title for the 11th time
The Wonder of Stardom Championship match between Saya Kamitani and KAIRI24th, but it was abruptly canceled when KAIRI tested positive for COVID-19. Kamitani nominated Himeka, and the match was changed. After successfully defending her title against Himeka and Mina Shirakawa, Kamitani3rdin Hiroshima, and this title match was decided. KAIRI has the inaugural IWGP Women's Championship match scheduled for the following day at the New Japan & Stardom joint event, making it two title matches in a row. It's fair to say that this is the biggest test she's faced since returning to Japan. Kamitani is also facing a test. Kamitani has been provoked by KAIRI since the title match was decided. If she can defeat the former champion, the path to becoming an absolute champion will be in sight, but...
A staring contest ensued, and as KAIRI advanced, Kamiya stepped onto the apron and made a gesture to brush her away. They locked up and grappled on the ground. KAIRI pushed Kamiya into the ropes and twisted her arm. Kamiya countered, and KAIRI countered back. KAIRI applied a headlock, and Kamiya tried to lure her into rope work. Kamiya stood up when KAIRI attempted a hurricanrana. After some feeling each other out, Kamiya raised her hand in a provocation. KAIRI stomped on her foot and threw her into the ropes. Kamiya confused her with a backflip and delivered a dropkick. Kamiya twisted KAIRI's arm and slammed her into the corner. KAIRI countered, and Kamiya charged, but KAIRI delivered a back blow. Kamiya stepped on KAIRI and delivered a sliding kick to her outside the ring. KAIRI dragged Kamiya to the back of the arena. She cornered Kamiya against the ring post and delivered a spear. KAIRI brings out a chair, throws it to Kamiya, and delivers a dropkick. She hits Kamiya with the chair, then brings out another chair and places it on Kamiya. She then delivers a diving elbow drop from the apron. When Kamiya returns, KAIRI stomps on her stomach. KAIRI spreads her arms to taunt her. Kamiya comes at her with an elbow, and KAIRI retaliates. KAIRI applies a modified figure-fourneck lock submission. Kamiya escapes, and KAIRI delivers a series of chops from the apron. Kamiya counters with a dropkick, sending KAIRI out of the ring, and performs a swan dive plancha. She tries to slam KAIRI into a sea of chairs, but Kamiya resists. KAIRI charges, and Kamiya delivers an arm whip, slamming KAIRI into a chair. Back in the ring, KAIRI delivers a missile kick. KAIRI counters, and Kamiya delivers a double knee drop. KAIRI blocked the double kick and delivered a heel drop. KAIRI charged, and Kamiya hit a series of knees. KAIRI threw an elbow, sending Kamiya to the apron. KAIRI also came out, and the fight continued on the apron. Kamiya got into position for the Star Crusher. KAIRI countered, and Kamiya delivered a double kick, then warned "I'm going to drop you" and got into position for the Star Crusher again. KAIRI countered again, and both were outside the ring. KAIRI dragged Kamiya to the entrance ramp. However, Kamiya delivered a dropkick on the ramp. Kamiya15count, and19count. They exchanged elbows while on their knees, and continued to exchange blows. KAIRI delivered a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick and a running sliding elbow.20minutes had passed. As KAIRI climbed onto the corner, Kamiya shouted, "Not a chance!" and delivered a superplex Frankensteiner. KAIRI countered, and Kamiya climbed onto the corner and delivered a Firebird Spear. KAIRI dodged and hit a spear and a front kick. Kamiya countered, and KAIRI signaled for the finish. However, Kamiya rolled her up. KAIRI stopped her charge and hit Ikaruga. Kamiya escaped, and KAIRI hit Ikaruga over the apron. She followed up with an elbow drop and climbed onto the corner, but Kamiya countered with a dropkick. Both were down, and Kamiya pulled them up and got ready for a Star Crusher. KAIRI resisted, and Kamiya hit a knee kick. KAIRI hit a double chop followed by a backfist. Kamiya dodged, but KAIRI dodged a spin kick. Five minutes remaining. KAIRI's backfist knocked both of them down. Elbows were exchanged and they grabbed each other's hair. Kamiya rolled up KAIRI and went for a suplex hold. KAIRI kicked out and there were 3 minutes left. Kamiya slammed KAIRI with a suplex and went for a reverse pin followed by a Kamigoye. She hit a Star Crusher but KAIRI lifted her shoulder. Kamiya declared she was going for the finish and went up to the corner for a Firebird Splash. KAIRI kicked out and stopped Kamiya as she went up to the corner, then hit a powerbomb followed by a jackknife. KAIRI went up to the corner but Kamiya got up and chased after her. Kamiya was left hanging in mid-air and hit with a Marine Spike. KAIRI went for a modified suplex hold. KAIRI was kicked out of and went for an Insane Elbow but Kamiya stuck out her leg to block it and went for an armbar. KAIRI reversed and pinned her but the time ran out and the bell rang, resulting in a draw.
Kamiya: "the 11thtime! KAIRI, it was a draw, but I am the undisputed champion of the white belt. How was my full-power champion performance? Go and win the IWGP tomorrow with all your might!"
KAIRI: "My arm got broken, but I wonder if I'll be able to fly tomorrow. Well, it's disappointing that I couldn't settle the score! I want to crawl into a hole! But I didn't win, but I didn't lose either. That's right, I'm an extremely positive thinker. Kamiya-kun,30minutes wasn't quite enough, so next time let's do it again with no time limit, because I want to. The arena gives a big round of applause. The red belt, the white belt, the High Speed belt, the tag team belt, the Artist belt, and the IWGP belt, the value of each is decided by the wrestlers. I don't think there's a hierarchy! The white belt might not be crying."
Kamiya nodded
KAIRI: "Kamiya-kun will wear the white belt, and I will wear the IWGP belt. Let's each color our belts and explode with pro wrestling together with everyone in the arena!"
Kamiya: "That was a bit of a long explanation. We'll continue our full-throttle defense road!"
Comment from Kamitani
" I have successfully defended my title for the 11th time. It ended in a 30 -minute draw, but it is I who now wears this white belt around my waist. And it is I who have surpassed KAIRI. I am the absolute champion of this white belt. I will continue to push forward on my full-throttle defense road, so please keep your eyes on me. The phoenix will continue to soar magnificently, and no matter what anyone says, I am Stardom!"
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
28 minutes 14 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Juri | Utami Hayashishita | |
* Shuri, the 14th champion, successfully defended her title for the 10th time
Current World of Stardom champion Syuri and former champion Utami Hayashishita will face off for the World of Stardom Championship. In this year's 5★STAR GP, Utami defeated Syuri, securing her first pinfall victory against her, which also led to Syuri's unexpected 5th loss in the 5★STAR tournament. Giulia's challenge has already been scheduled for Ryogoku in December , and it is highly likely that the winner of this match will stand before Giulia as champion. This will be Syuri's 10th title defense. Utami lost to Syuri at Ryogoku at the end of last year, losing the title she had held for a year. Coincidentally, that match was her 10th title defense, making this a V9 showdown. Will Syuri surpass Utami's V9 and reach double digits in title defenses, or will Utami reclaim the red belt and get to face Giulia in their first singles match?
The gong sounds, and both wrestlers stare at each other without moving from their corners. They slowly walk to the center and engage in a test of strength in a lock-up. Utami pushes forward, but Shuri quickly turns around and carefully breaks the hold. Utami elbows Shuri, who is standing firm. After an exchange of elbows, Utami charges forward, but Shuri uses an arm whip, and they exchange kicks. From a hand-to-hand lock-up, Shuri takes the fight to the ground and attempts an armbar, but Utami's feet reach the ropes. In the ground battle, they grapple for the back, with Shuri using a back cracker, a soccer ball kick, and an arm whip before Utami lands a shoulder tackle. Shuri goes for a triangle choke, but Utami lifts her up and drives her into the corner. Utami stomps repeatedly and delivers a dropkick from behind. Shuri kicks out at one count and lands another dropkick. Utami counters with a shoulder tackle and a neckbreaker drop. Shuri kicks out, and Utami throws her into the ropes and lands a dropkick. Shuri counters Utami's impaling charge with a hurricanrana. She jumps in with a casadora and hits a neckbreaker, then Shuri goes for an armbar but Utami escapes and creates distance outside the ring. Shuri runs along the apron and tries to kick, but Utami catches her and drops her to the floor. Shuri lands a series of knees and a swinging DDT. Back in the ring, she delivers a standing guillotine. Utami kicks out, and Shuri goes for an armbar and then an armlock. Utami counters and their elbows clash. Utami charges, but Shuri hits her with a knee. Utami dodges the charge and hits a German suplex.10minutes have passed. Utami hits a missile kick, Shuri dodges the charge and hits a soccer ball kick and a sliding kick. Utami drops a dropkick on Shuri in the corner and applies a sleeper hold over the apron. Shuri hits a stunner and then kicks Utami in the face over the apron. She climbs onto the corner and drops Shuri in a McEnroe-like move. Utami comes out onto the apron and delivers a lariat, a bat hang drop, and a kick to the face from below the ring followed by a dropkick. Utami applies a sleeper hold over the apron, returns to the ring and continues to apply the hold, then swings her around. She continues to apply the hold, but Shuri's feet reach the ropes. Utami gets behind her and attempts a German suplex. She pulls it out but only gets a two count.15minutes have passed. Utami attempts an Argentine back suplex, but Shuri slams her down with a DDT. Utami helps Shuri up and they exchange elbows. Shuri knocks Utami down with a series of middle kicks. She helps Utami up and slams her into the corner in a flurry of kicks. Shuri charges, but Utami catches her and throws her backwards. Utami attempts a bat hang drop, a Canadian back suplex, and then a hijack. Shuri counters with a double kick and a German suplex. Utami immediately retaliates with a German suplex of her own. Shuri hits a Codebreaker, and Utami hits a sliding lariat. Both are down. Utami climbs onto the corner but Shuri slaps her, then hits her with a superplex and grabs her arm. Utami escapes the armlock as well. Shuri hits a front neck chancery, climbs onto the corner and hits a diving guillotine drop. Utami counters and20minutes have passed. Shuri hits a mountain fold and tries to hit a flame. Utami counters with a sleeper hold, a reverse drop and a front neck lock. Shuri escapes and Utami hits a bull killer, spinning and slamming her forward. Shuri is on top but only getsa twocount. Utami hits a lariat and three consecutive German suplexes. But Shuri kicks out. Utami hits Shuri with a spinning hijack bomb. Shuri also manages to escape this. Utami pulls Shuri up and hits her with a series of elbows, then lifts her onto the corner and hits her with a superplex backflip. Shuri tries an armbar but Utami escapes and there are 5 minutes left. Shuri kicks Utami in the face but Utami kicks out. Shuri delivered a knee attack, a front neck lock, and a DDT onto the ropes. When Utami kicked out, Shuri slammed her down with a Ryuen. However, Utami's shoulders rose. Shuri attempted a buzzsaw kick, but Utami caught it and delivered a powerbomb. As Utami charged, Shuri landed a high kick. She kicked Utami in the side of the head again, but it was only a two count. Shuri delivered a German suplex followed by a high kick. She headbutted Utami in the back of the head, then hoisted her onto her shoulders and threw her onto Shukai. The referee counted to three, and Shuri defeated Utami.
Shuri: "Shimi, last June, we43-minute double knockout, and I think that was a turning point for me. So I'm really grateful to you, Shimi, and I'm so happy that we met. I also think you're my greatest rival. Let's fight again and again, and next time, try to bring me to the bottom. I'm absolutely not going to lose to you!"
Utami, who had been listening from ringside, left the ring with the help of her corner man
Shuri: "Today, I won and successfully defended my title for the 10th time. Next up is my final match of the year, on December 29th at Ryogoku Kokugikan against Giulia. I will win this match and end 2022 on a high note ! "
Julia appears
Giulia: "Shuri, first of all, congratulations on your title defense. This past year, while we've been on separate paths, I've watched you lead the unit and deliver incredible matches. You've truly done a great job. But, you know, was there anything particularly noteworthy about this red belt title match? It was sad. It was disappointing. We all know you're strong. I'm sure the fans knew that too. It's Shuri who's going to fall to the bottom. And it's me who's going to make that happen. We only have a little time left to spend with this belt. I'm going to take this belt at Ryogoku and show you all an even more exciting and dramatic spectacle in Stardom."
Shuri: "I thought my fight with Giulia was a fated match. I really did. But now, with all the talk, I'll put all that aside and Giulia, I'm going to completely crush you. Be prepared."
Julia: "Now, enjoy the final TLC match, Arrivederci, see you later!"
Julia leaves the field
Shuri: "I have walked this path with this red belt. Next is the final match of the year, and no matter what anyone says, I have come this far as the highest champion of Stardom! I will continue to walk the path I believe in to the very end. So everyone, salamapo, thank you very much."
Comment from Juri
"I defeated Utami Hayashishita and successfully defended my title for the 10th time. I've been going up against Utami for a long time, and as I said in the ring, I am who I am today because of that 43- minute double knockout match last year, and I think that match awakened something in me. Fighting Utami today, I really felt how amazing she is. Utami is my best rival. And on December 29th , I will have my final match of the year against Giulia. No matter what anyone says, I have always been confident in myself as the top champion of Stardom. I will win this match and end 2022 on a high note."
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Final - TLC Match (30-minute, one-fall match) | ||
| ○Hazuki |
Moneyball seized at 9 minutes 58 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
| Cogma | Tecra | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Julia | |
The rules are simple: the team that grabs the Money Ball hanging from the ceiling wins. Tables, ladders, and chairs are allowed. The Money Ball can be moved up and down by pressing the red and blue buttons located in the corners. The only way to win is by acquiring the Money Ball
As soon as the gong sounds, everyone starts climbing the ladder. A sword fight ensues on the ladder, and Sakurai swings the ladder around her neck as she climbs, but the ball rises. DDM corners Iwatani, but Hazuki and Koguma intervene, hitting Giulia and Sakurai with DDTs, and Iwatani drops a dropkick on Thekla. Iwatani attempts a tope to the outside but is caught and slammed into a pile of chairs. Giulia climbs the ladder, but Hazuki hits her with a missile kick, destroying the Money Ball along with it. The victory condition is announced again: the team that gets the ball wins. Hazuki climbs the ladder, but Giulia throws a chair at her from below to stop her. Giulia and Hazuki exchange slaps. Giulia lands a headbutt, and DDM sets up a table. Giulia hits Hazuki with a piledriver on the table, and Giulia climbs the ladder, but the ball rises. Koguma climbs up and brings Giulia down, and Iwatani hits her with a running three. Sakurai and Thekla stop Hazuki and Koguma's charge with a table. Sakurai and Thekla lay Iwatani on the table. Koguma intervenes and gives Sakurai a deadly drive onto the table, but the table doesn't break. Thekla is cornered and STARS launches a rocket. STARS puts the table over a ladder and puts Giulia on it, and Hazuki goes to the corner. Giulia starts to climb the ladder but Hazuki gets behind her. Giulia resists and Hazuki takes a chair from her second and hits her on the head, then lifts her up and slams her forward. Koguma climbs the ladder and does a plancha towards the outside instead of the ball. STARS places the ladder in the center and Hazuki and Iwatani climb the ladder together. Hazuki gets it and the match ends. STARS wins the prize money
Hazuki: "STARS has won the prize money! It broke down along the way, but if they can just remove that ring they'll win the championship. Koguma has flown out of bounds again."
Little Bear: "Listen to this. I'm a bear who can't help but want to jump when there's something high around, so I'd appreciate your support next time we meet."
Iwatani: "We've won the STARS prize money. We've won the prize money, and tomorrow we'll definitely take the inaugural IWGP belt. Please support us. You guys (Hazuki & Koguma) were the ones who started it, so you guys should wrap it up."
Koguma: "God's Eye was the one who suggested it, but oh well. STARS will wrap things up."
Hazuki: "May STARS wrap things up? Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are STARS!"
STARS' comments
Hazuki: "The first time, STARS was the one who suggested it, but they didn't win. But this second time, STARS won because of their greed."
Koguma: "Yes, an obsession with money."
Hazuki: "Having an attachment to money is important."
Koguma: "He was very possessive today."
Iwatani: "They were strong."
Hazuki: "But the Moneyball broke midway through."
Iwatani: "I panicked, I was scared, I couldn't believe something like this was happening."
Koguma: "I was wondering who won."
Hazuki: "I'd heard that you have to get to the top, so the fact that money has fallen is fine for now. First, I have to get to the top."
Little Bear: "Yeah, you can get it later."
Hazuki: "That's so true. Koguma also jumped out of the ring from the ladder again. And what's more, it was higher than before he jumped from the ladder."
Koguma: "It felt a bit high, and I was like, 'Huh?', but then I just flew over anyway (laughs)."
Hazuki: "Impressive. But thanks to that, I won this prize money."
Koguma: "Wow, this weight is incredible. It's physically heavy too."
Hazuki: "Mayu, you weren't really enthusiastic at first, but how did it turn out?"
Iwatani: "At first, it felt like I was just dragged into it. I thought it would be fine if they did whatever they wanted and brought money to STARS, but then I realized I was on the card too. But anyway, I left the higher-ups to the two of them and I just kept pressing the button, making sure they didn't get it, that we would get it."
Koguma: "It's definitely about attachment. The keyword is attachment. It was fun, wasn't it?"
Hazuki: "It was fun."
Iwatani: "What should I use it for?"
Hazuki: "It's a tough decision. When it's right in front of me like this, it's really hard to decide."
Koguma: "What we're going to use it for is still a secret."
Hazuki: "Think about it, and make sure you use it in a meaningful way. You'll get 10 million."
Little Bear: "10 million?"
Iwatani: "Isn't it 10 million? Aren't you going to get 10 million?"
Hazuki: "This is only a part of it, more to come later. Huh? I thought it was 10 million."