'REALIVE360 presents CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023'
April 1st (Sat) Light Cube Utsunomiya(Attendance: 508 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Hinami |
10 minutes 29 seconds |
Sakura Aya ● |
| AZM | Mukogo Peach | |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| MIRAI |
5 minutes 13 seconds |
Iida Saya |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Gina |
6 minutes 38 seconds |
Tecra |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
4 minutes 18 seconds |
Mariah May |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Tora Natsuko |
6 minutes 34 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
6 minutes 21 seconds |
Juri |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Himeka |
9 minutes 27 seconds, |
Mizumori Yuna |
| ○Maika | Lady C● | |
| Julia | Magnificent Ami | |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| ○ Summery |
11 minutes 27 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| Gassan Kazuka | Kamiya Saya | |
| Shirakawa Mina | Utami Hayashishita | |
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Hazuki |
16 minutes 3 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Cogma | Starlight Kid | |
| ○ Hanan | Ryue Summer | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Rinnan● | |
Match Details Report
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Hinami |
10 minutes 29 seconds |
Sakura Aya ● |
| AZM | Mukogo Peach | |
３・25In her second match, following her debut against Giulia in Yokohama, Sakura Aya will be competing in her first tag team match. Sakura will team up with Momo Kogo of STARS to face AZM and Hinami of Queen's Quest. In only her second match, Sakura will be up against the High Speed Champion AZM. This match will be a test of how far her karate-based techniques can take her, and will give us a glimpse into her future
When Sakura and Kogo extended their handshakes, AZM's team responded in kind. Sakura was sent out by Kogo to start the match. Her opponent was Hinami, who hails from Tochigi Prefecture. The match began with a struggle for arm control. Hinami took the match to the ground with a headlock. They broke free and tagged each other out. AZM and Kogo engaged in rope work, with AZM delivering an arm whip, and Kogo retaliating. Sakura entered the ring and threw AZM into the ropes, but Hinami joined in for a double dropkick. AZM delivered a hair whip to Sakura. Hinami then gave Sakura a body slam. She locked in a camel clutch, and AZM delivered a dropkick from the front. AZM then delivered a soccer ball kick to Sakura. Sakura went in with an elbow, but AZM provoked her and accepted the challenge. AZM threw Sakura into the ropes, and Sakura attempted a dropkick, but it was dodged. However, Sakura slammed AZM down with a body slam and handed the match over to Kogo. Mukai cornered both of them against the ropes with a hurricanrana and hit a 619, followed by a body attack on AZM. AZM kicked out, and Mukai declared he was going for the finish and went for the Nectar Peach. AZM countered and they exchanged elbows. AZM hit a missile kick, followed by an armbar and a dropkick. AZM announced he was going for the finish and hit a diving foot stomp, but Mukai dodged it and hit a thrust kick. AZM went for a brainbuster but Mukai reversed it and threw him. Both were down and tagged out, with Sakura hitting Hinami with four dropkicks. However, Hinami sent him flying with one and put him in a reverse Boston crab. Hinami threw Mukai into the ropes and Mukai came to her aid with a swan dive missile kick. Sakura hit a high kick, followed by a body slam and another high kick. Hinami dodged a corner attack and exchanged kicks with AZM. Hinami threw Sakura but it was cut off. Hinami put Sakura in a reverse Boston crab. Sakura approached the ropes, but Hinami pulled her back to the center and tightened the hold. Sakura managed to escape. When Hinami tried to throw her, Sakura rolled her up repeatedly. When Sakura charged, Hinami hit a neckbreaker. Sakura countered and hit a high kick. AZM assisted with a high kick and Hinami performed a hip toss. Sakura countered and Hinami went for a Loveka. The referee counted to three, and Hinami pinned Sakura
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| MIRAI |
5 minutes 13 seconds |
Iida Saya |
Last year's champion, MIRAI, got off to a good start in her quest for a second consecutive Cinderella Tournament title by defeating Hanan in the opening match on March 25th in Yokohama. Her opponent that day was Iida Saya, who had defeated Amasaki Mitsuyoshi. Iida advanced to the third round after Natsupoi and Shirakawa Mina were both disqualified, and thus faced MIRAI today. In this match, which is sure to be a power showdown, will it be MIRAI, aiming for her second consecutive title, or Iida, who is aiming for her first championship, who will prevail?
As soon as the gong sounded, they exchanged shoulder tackles. Neither gave an inch, and after a staring contest, they exchanged elbows. When MIRAI tried to charge, Iida stopped him and landed a series of elbows. MIRAI withstood a lariat and returned the lariat. Iida also withstood it and they exchanged lariats. They both charged and landed lariats, and both went down. They continued to exchange lariats while on their knees. MIRAI came out on top and went for the cover, but Iida kicked out. MIRAI hit a full nelson buster, but it was only a two count. MIRAI lifted Iida up, but Iida countered with a lariat. MIRAI returned the favor with a lariat of his own. As MIRAI charged, Iida hit a spinebuster and a back elbow. MIRAI countered, and Iida launched the Iida Rocket. MIRAI countered, and Iida got in position for a brainbuster. MIRAI countered with a DDT. Iida got up and delivered a lariat. He pulled MIRAI up and delivered another one. However, MIRAI dodged it and slammed Iida forward, then followed up with an airplane spin and a Miramare Shock to knock him down. He grabbed both of Iida's legs and held him down tightly for the three count
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Gina |
6 minutes 38 seconds |
Tecra |
The second round of the Cinderella Tournament between Thekla and Gina. In the opening match, Thekla defeated Koguma, and Gina, making her first appearance in Japan, defeated Hinami to advance to the second round. This will be the first singles match between Austrian Thekla and Australian Gina, and the winner will face the winner of the MIRAIvs.Iida Saya match taking place today at Korakuen Hall on April 2nd.
They lock up and grapple for the back, with Thekla applying a headlock followed by a necklock. Gina corners Thekla and breaks cleanly. Thekla delivers a kick, followed by a series of neck throws and a neck twist. Gina kicks out, and Thekla goes for a face lock. Gina escapes, and Thekla stomps on her face. Thekla goes for the cover, but Gina kicks out. Thekla charges with a back kick, but Gina hits a powerslam. Gina gets into position for a brainbuster with a long hang time, but Thekla applies a neck lock in mid-air. Gina pushes her into the corner, but Thekla doesn't let go. Gina slams her into the corner again for a break. Thekla delivers a series of elbows and a thrust kick. Thekla hits a swinging DDT. Thekla jumps from the corner, but Gina dodges and gets speared. Thekla attempts a poison spider death drop, but Gina counters, and Thekla rolls her up. Tekla countered with an elbow and then jumped in with a Casadora. Gina stopped her and slammed her to the mat, but only got a two count. Gina lifted her up and delivered a Thunderstrike. The three count was made, and Gina defeated Tekla
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
4 minutes 18 seconds |
Mariah May |
Mai Sakurai, who caused the biggest surprise in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, will face Mariah May in the third round. Sakurai defeated Giulia over the top rope, and as both HazukiandAZM were disqualified, she automatically advanced to the third round. Seeded Mariah also advanced to the third round after defeating Rina in the first round. The winner of this match will face Momo Watanabe in the quarterfinals at Korakuen Hall the following day.
Mariah drove Sakurai into the corner with a big boot and delivered a series of chops. "I'm Cinderella!" she declared, closing in on Sakurai. Mariah picked Sakurai up, spun her around, and delivered a backbreaker. Sakurai slapped her and delivered a front kick. Mariah countered, and Sakurai applied a dragon sleeper. Mariah escaped, and after a struggle for the back, delivered a back drop. Mariah climbed onto the corner and delivered a missile kick. Sakurai countered, and Mariah went for a piledriver. Sakurai countered with a dropkick and a fisherman suplex. Mariah countered and charged, but Sakurai dodged and sent her to the apron. Mariah stopped Sakurai's charge and sent her to the apron again. They exchanged elbows on the apron, Mariah delivered a big boot, and Sakurai, who was on the corner, delivered a headbutt. Mariah went for a Frankensteiner, but Sakurai countered and kicked her down. Mariah fell, and Sakurai was announced as the winner
Sakurai: "The noble lady has conquered the indecent woman! Today, Utsunomiya... I'm sorry. I apologize. To all the commoners visiting Utsunomiya today, will you be having dumplings for dinner tonight? No, you commoners can just eat frozen dumplings from the supermarket. I will be going to Kinugawa Onsen and enjoying gold leaf dumplings in the finest suite. Well then, excuse me!"
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Tora Natsuko |
6 minutes 34 seconds |
Nakano Tam |
The second round of the Cinderella Tournament features Tam Nakano and Natsuko Tora. Nakano defeated Himeka, and Natsuko defeated her Oedo Tai stablemate, Ruanka, to advance to the second round. The winner will face Ami Sorei the following day at Korakuen Hall on April 2nd. Will Nakano or Natsuko advance to the quarterfinals?
After a tentative exchange, they assume a four-point stance. Natsuko applies a headlock, but Nakano counters. Natsuko grabs Nakano's hair and counters with a headlock of her own. Nakano throws Natsuko into the ropes, but Natsuko doesn't go along with it, instead delivering a senton and a series of hair whips before luring her outside the ring. Back in the ring, Natsuko delivers a diving body press. Nakano kicks out, and Natsuko hits a hip drop. Nakano dodges and hits a violet shooting, a corner elbow attack, a series of kicks, and a heel drop. Natsuko kicks out, and Nakano takes her back. Natsuko counters with a lariat. Nakano dodges and hits a back drop and an elbow attack. Natsuko charges, and Nakano pulls the ropes, sending her to the apron. Nakano charges, and Natsuko also pulls the ropes, leaving both of them on the apron. Natsuko charges with a cannonball, but Nakano is saved by her second pushing her from behind. Natsuko pulls out an iron pipe, but the referee stops her. Natsuko pushes the referee aside and charges. Nakano hits a stunner and a high kick over the apron. Nakano climbs onto the corner, but while her second distracts the referee, Natsuko hits her with a box. She lifts her up and shouts, "Too bad, Tam!" before throwing her out of the ring. Natsuko wins by OTR
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Round 3, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
6 minutes 21 seconds |
Juri |
The second round of the Cinderella Tournament features Shuri and Saki Kashima. The two have faced each other many times in singles matches, but most recently26th, where Kashima suffered a crushing defeat under UWF rules. Kashima seems to have a relapse of her Shuri allergy; how will she face Shuri this time? Shuri advanced to the second round after defeating her God's Eye stablemate Tomoka Inaba in the opening match. Will the former Red Belt champion gain momentum towards her first Cinderella victory, or will Kashima unleash a miraculous comeback for revenge?
Shuri enters first. Frustrated that Kashima hasn't come out, Shuri goes behind the entrance gate. She forcibly drags Kashima out and puts her in the ring. Kashima hides in the blue corner and pleads, "Please stop the violence." When Shuri is called, she glares at Kashima. The referee tries to persuade Kashima, saying, "You have nowhere to run," and "You have no choice but to do it." Kashima dodges Shuri's charge but gets caught in a headlock. Kashima throws Shuri into the ropes, but Kashima dodges Shuri and tries to escape. Shuri stops her and charges, but Kashima pulls the ropes down, saying, "Just fall!" Kashima slaps Shuri and apologizes. Shuri gets angry and delivers a series of knees to her stomach. When Shuri charges, her second, Ryuka, pulls her leg from outside the ring. The Oedo Tai attack Shuri, and Kashima delivers a series of soccer ball kicks over the apron. The Oedo Tai handcuff both of Shuri's hands. Kashima alters Shuri's voice with helium gas. Kashima says, "Take this seriously," and "I'm not scared of you when you can't do anything," and tries to leave, but Shuri escapes and delivers a series of soccer ball kicks. Shuri goes for the cover again and again, but Kashima lifts her shoulder. Shuri applies an Achilles lock, but Kashima manages to escape. Shuri delivers a standing guillotine drop from the corner. Kashima kicks out, but is hit with a counter high kick. Shuri goes for the White Tiger. Kashima escapes, and Shuri announces her finishing move. She pulls Kashima up and goes for the Flowing Flame. Kashima counters, and while her seconds distract the referee, she attacks with powder, and with a last-ditch effort, rolls her up for the three count
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Himeka |
9 minutes 27 seconds, |
Mizumori Yuna |
| ○Maika | Lady C● | |
| Julia | Magnificent Ami | |
The Donna del Mondo trio of Giulia, Maika, and Himeka will face off against the team of Sorei Ami, Lady C, and Mizumori Yuna in a six-person tag team match. The trio against DDM is a large-scale trio. What kind of chemistry will Sorei, Lady, and Mizumori create? This clash of large wrestlers is likely to be a special match, even as Himeka approaches retirement
Mizumori appeals, "Leader, come out!" Sorei and Lady try to stop her, but in the end the three of them launch a surprise attack. DDM tries to grab the three of them by the hands, but they resist and hit her with a barrage of chops. DDM dodges the charge and attacks from three directions. She grabs Mizumori and locks her arms and legs in three directions. Julia and Mizumori exchange elbows. Mizumori dodges a big boot and rolls her up. She goes for Supergirl, but Julia sticks out her leg to stop her. Julia picks up Mizumori and throws her backward. She goes for a brainbuster, but Mizumori counters with a jumping shoulder tackle and a body press. Sorei enters and joins Mizumori for a combined press, but Julia dodges and hits Sorei with a missile kick. Himeka hits Sorei with a corner shoulder tackle. Himeka and Sorei exchange shoulders. Himeka gains the upper hand, but Sorei quickly retaliates, picking her up and slamming her backward. Lady hits Himeka with a big boot. Maika blocks Lady's cobra twist and hits a brainbuster. Lady kicks out and Maika puts her in a sleeper hold. Lady blocks Maika's charge and tightens the cobra twist. Lady hits a big boot. Himeka cuts off Maika's attempt at a chokeslam and Maika and Giulia hit a combined slam. Maika attempts a camel toe but Lady kicks out. Mizumori cuts off Maika's attempt at a flurry drop and Lady hits a big boot, Sorei hits a lariat and Lady hits a chokeslam. However DDM makes an early stop. Lady hits Maika with a giant backbreaker. Himeka makes an early stop again. In the ensuing brawl, Maika hits Lady with a powerslam, Lady hits a neckbreaker and a big boot. However Maika's shoulders are raised. Maika hits a headbutt and then applies a wing choke. Giulia and Himeka also help Maika with submissions. Lady gives up and Maika wins
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| ○ Summery |
11 minutes 27 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| Gassan Kazuka | Kamiya Saya | |
| Shirakawa Mina | Utami Hayashishita | |
This is a six-person tag team match between Queen's Quest, featuring Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki, and Cosmic Angels, featuring Natsupoi, Mina Shirakawa, and Waka Tsukiyama . It serves as a preview for the match between Kamitani and Shirakawa, which will take place at Yokohama Arena on April 23rd . For Tsukiyama, who achieved her long-awaited first victory at Yokohama on March 25th , this will be her first unit match since deciding to remain with Cosmic Angels. Tsukiyama was suddenly selected for the Cinderella Tournament the day after the March 25th Yokohama event, and she advanced through the first round and even achieved her first singles victory. Will she be able to achieve a "three-game winning streak"? The match promises to be full of highlights, with the strategic battle between Kamitani and Shirakawa being a central focus.
Tsukiyama nominated Amasaki to start the match. Tsukiyama dodged Amasaki's dropkick and applied a headlock. Amasaki countered with a headlock of her own, and Tsukiyama tried to throw her into the ropes, but Amasaki held on tight. Amasaki retaliated against Tsukiyama's elbow. Tsukiyama went to the apron and feinted, and Kozuen teamed up with the others, pinning her with dropkicks. Tsukiyama charged after a body slam, and Utami and Kamitani interfered with dropkicks. Utami hit Tsukiyama with a corner elbow and a dropkick. Tsukiyama kicked out, and Utami delivered a series of body slams. Tsukiyama went for an elbow, but Utami stood firm to receive it. Utami took her down in one hit and went for the cover. Tsukiyama kicked out, and Utami charged, but Tsukiyama hit her with a crossbody. Shirakawa hit Utami with a corner elbow and a dropkick. As Utami was pulled up, Amasaki interfered, but they were both hit with a neckbreaker. When Shimi retaliated, Shirakawa was thrown into the corner and elbowed Kamiya, who was waiting in the wings. Kamiya repeatedly kicked Shirakawa in the face. Shirakawa slapped Kamiya, but Kamiya countered with a double kick and a knee kick. When Shirakawa retaliated, she dropped a dropkick to Kamiya's knee and applied a figure-four leglock. However, QQ broke it up. Kamiya did a spin kick, but Shirakawa did a rolling elbow. Kamiya's double kick left both of them down. They got up and exchanged elbows and grabbed each other's hair. Shirakawa landed a series of strikes, but Kamiya pushed her down. Natsupoi charged at Tensaki, but Shimi came to her aid and Tensaki delivered a dropkick. Kamiya did a swan dive plancha to the outside. The three members of QQ dropped a dropkick on Natsupoi. Tensaki went for the cover, but Natsupoi kicked out. Tensaki did a neckbreaker drop, but Kozuen broke it up. Tensaki pulled Natsupoi up and went for Tensho. When Natsupoi counterattacked, Tsukiyama followed up with a Complete Shot, and Natsupoi delivered a dropkick.Tenminutes had passed. When Natsupoi climbed onto the corner, Kamitani tried to break it up but was thrown down by Shirakawa. Tsukiyama hit Amasaki with a missile kick, and Natsupoi got behind her, but Amasaki hit Amanohashidate. Kozuen and the other two delivered a heel drop to Amasaki. Natsupoi dropped a Fairial Gift, and Amasaki couldn't kick out, resulting in a three-count. After the match, Kamitani and Shirakawa exchanged slaps and a brawl ensued.
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| Hazuki |
16 minutes 3 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Cogma | Starlight Kid | |
| ○ Hanan | Ryue Summer | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Rinnan● | |
STARS' team of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Koguma, and Hanan will face off against Oedo Tai's team of Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe, Ruanka, and Rina8-person tag team match. With Hanan on STARS and Rina on Oedo Tai, the efforts of these two Tochigi Prefecture natives are likely to be key to the outcome of the match.
Hazuki volunteered to start the match and faced Kid. They grappled for a back hold and engaged in a rope-work battle. Kid attempted a hurricanrana, but Kid dodged the dropkick. Hazuki landed a dropkick and then caught Kid in a STARS, attacking in combination with Kid, who unleashed dropkicks from four directions. Hanan dashed towards Kid, but her leg was pulled from under the ring, sending the fight outside. Hanan was brought back into the ring, and Kid performed a standing moonsault press. Ruanka hit Hanan with a big boot. Hanan charged forward, but Ruanka choked her to stop her. However, Hanan slammed Ruanka to the mat with a hip throw and handed the match to Koguma. Koguma cornered Rinami and Ruanka, and Koguma and Hazuki launched a corner attack, cornering the Oedo Tai members and stomping on them all. Ruanka retaliated with a shoulder tackle and a senton to Koguma. Momo hit Koguma with a middle kick. Koguma counters with a dropkick to Momo. Iwatani hits Momo with a soccer ball kick and a high kick. Momo tries a Soumatou but Iwatani retaliates. Iwatani hits Momo with a German suplex, Momo hits a throwing tequila, and Iwatani tries a thrust kick but Momo hits her down with a high kick. Hanan and Rinami enter the ring. Rinami dodges a dropkick and exchanges elbows with Hanan. Rinami prevents Hanan from running and hits her with a dropkick. Rinami corners Hanan and hits her with a double knee attack, but Hanan turns around and hits her with a cross body attack. STARS captures Rinami and hits her with a combined face crusher. Hanan declares she's going for the finish and tries to hit Rinami with a back drop. Oedo Tai interferes and attacks her one after another in the corner. Rinami hits Hanan with a fisherman suplex. After the brawl, STARS is sent out of the ring and Kid is sent flying through the air with a quebrada. As Hanan returned to the ring, Rinami attempted a diving double knee drop. However, Koguma managed to break it up in time. Rinami pulled Hanan up and went for the Pink Devil. Hanan countered and rolled her up, but it was only a two count. Rinami attempted a Manji Gatame and moved to the ground. However, Hazuki successfully broke it up. Amid the brawl, Iwatani encouraged Hanan. Hanan got up and performed a plancha from the corner to the outside. As she returned Rinami to the ring, she declared she was going for the finish and went for a back drop. Rinami countered and pinned her with a jackknife, but Iwatani broke it up. Hanan held Rinami down and STARS launched a rocket. Hanan yelled "It's over!" and went for a back drop hold. Rinami couldn't kick out and Hanan won
Hana: "We won the opening match at Utsunomiya Light Cube! I beat Rina in the end, but eventually I want to team up with Rina and Hinami as a trio and go for the Artist of the Year title. We have another match here on June 3rd, so everyone...it's the 3rd, right? The 3rd. We have another match on the 3rd. So please come again then, thank you! I have a question for you all, so please raise your hands, Tochigi residents. There are so many! Thank you. Now, I'd like to wrap things up. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are Stardom!"
STARS' comments
Hana: "I won the main event at the opening of Light Cube. I'm glad I got to fight against Rina. Eventually, the three of us, Rina, Hina, and the Hana sisters, would like to go after the Artist of the Year belt, so I hope we can all grow together. I'm glad I got to fight against everyone from STARS today. Thank you."
Iwatani: "That plancha was really beautiful."
Hanan: "Thank you."
Iwatani: "The moment I saw that form, I could really feel how much she wanted to win her homecoming, and it really boosted my spirits to help Hanan win, it was amazing."
Hanan: "Thank you."
Koguma: "Up until now, I felt like STARS was supporting her and trying to make Hanan win, but now that she's graduated from school, it's become very clear that she can do it on her own. If the three sisters win the Artist award, let's go for it (Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma)."
Iwatani: "That's right."
Hazuki: "It would also be good if we took it first and then faced the challenge."
Little bear: "I have so many dreams."
Hazuki: "Keep expanding your dreams and dedicate yourself to professional wrestling."
Hanan: "Okay, let's wrap it up. We are STARS!"