"REALIVE360 presents CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023"
April 2nd (Sun) Korakuen Hall(Attendance: 1295 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Maika |
6 minutes 41 seconds |
Sakura Aya |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ○ Hanan |
3 minutes 15 seconds |
Rinan |
| Iwatani Mayu | Himan ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Hannan |
3 minutes 29 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Lady C● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
2 minutes 25 minutes |
Hanan ● |
| ○Tam Nakano | Iwatani Mayu | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
3 minutes 16 seconds, |
Tecra |
| ● Tam Nakano | Julia ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ○Starlight Kid |
3 minutes 47 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
Momo Kogo● |
| Ryue Summer | Cogma | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ● Starlight Kid |
3 minutes 21 seconds, |
Mariah May |
| Ryue Summer | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| HANAKO |
4 minutes 54 seconds |
Hazuki |
| ○Akari | Saya Iida● | |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Gassan Kazuka |
4 minutes 44 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI |
6 minutes 23 seconds, |
Gina |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
4 minutes 39 seconds |
Tora Natsuko |
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
4 minutes 58 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| ◆Himeka's Retirement Road: 15-minute single match | ||
| Miyuki Takase |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Sekiguchi Sho |
| Himeka | Natsu-poo | |
| ◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion group> |
15 minutes 53 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Kurumi Hiiragi | Kamiya Saya | |
| ○Suzuki Suzu | AZM | |
| Risa Sera | Utami Hayashishita● | |
*The 28th champion team, Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki, and Kurumi Hiiragi, successfully defended their titles for the second time
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Maika |
6 minutes 41 seconds |
Sakura Aya |
３・25In her third match since her debut in Yokohama, rookie Sakura Aya will face Maika in a singles match, following her first match against Giulia
Sakura asks for a handshake, saying "Please!", but Maika refuses and stands up after receiving a series of dropkicks. Maika drives Sakura to the ropes with a series of stomps and stomps on her face. Sakura lands a series of elbows, which Maika accepts with a defiant stance. Sakura lands more elbows. Maika knocks Sakura down with one kick and follows up with a series of body slams. She goes for a cover on one knee, but Sakura kicks out. Sakura lands a high kick as Maika charges. She follows up with a series of middle kicks and goes for a cover, but Maika kicks out. Maika lands a shoulder tackle and a body slam as Sakura charges. Sakura kicks out, and Maika applies a sleeper hold. Sakura escapes, and Maika charges. Sakura counters with a high kick. She follows up with a series of high kicks and goes for a cover, but Maika kicks out. Sakura shouts "Maika!" and lands a series of mounted elbows. She helps Maika up and, as Maika taunts her with "Come on," Sakura lands a series of dropkicks. Maika lands a headbutt followed by a front kick. Sakura retaliates, and Maika prepares for her Enka Otoshi. Sakura attempts a roll-up and charges, but is met with a big boot. Maika delivers a brainbuster with long hang time. She shouts "It's over!" and goes for the cover, but Sakura lifts her shoulders. Maika then goes for the Sasanqua. Sakura is unable to escape, and Maika wins
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ○ Hanan |
3 minutes 15 seconds |
Rinan |
| Iwatani Mayu | Himan ● | |
10This is a team-based gauntlet tag team match. Teams will be formed by units, of course, but also by unusual tag teams that wouldn't normally be paired together, such as Tam Nakano and Yuna Mizumori. In addition, the twin sisters Rina and Hina will form a tag team, and HANAKO, in only her second match since her debut, will team up with former Red Belt champion Shuri. The match will use over-the-top-rope rules, and any draw will result in disqualification for both teams, with the last team standing being declared the winner
Iwatani & Hananvs.Rinami & Hinan. Rinami provoked Iwatani by saying, "Bring on that damn icon!" The sisters teamed up, aiming to disqualify Iwatani from the OTR. Iwatani survived, and Hanan faced Hinan. Hinan applied a backbreaker followed by an armlock. STARS made the sisters bump into each other, and Hanan rolled up Hinan. After an exchange of roll-ups, Hanan pinned Hinan.
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Hannan |
3 minutes 29 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Lady C● | |
The third team was Lady & Amasaki. They immediately went for an OTR, sending STARS onto the apron. However, STARS returned and delivered a dropkick. Lady hit Iwatani with a shoulder tackle and11-rotation giant swing. Amasaki and Lady successively attacked Iwatani with corner attacks, working in coordination. Hanan threw opponents one after another with hip throws, and STARS performed a series of low dropkicks. They then caught Lady and delivered a double brainbuster. Amasaki hit them all with a DDT, and Lady hit Iwatani with a neckbreaker. Iwatani countered a chokeslam and rolled them up for the three count.
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
2 minutes 25 minutes |
Hanan ● |
| ○Tam Nakano | Iwatani Mayu | |
The fourth team to face off was Nakano & Mizumori. Iwatani's team ambushed Nakano's team as they entered, aiming for an OTR (Over the Top) takedown. They isolated Nakano and followed up with a pinfall dropkick. Mizumori came to Nakano's rescue, but their combined attack was dodged. While they were struggling, Iwatani delivered a dropkick. Hanan hit Nakano with a body attack and a double wrist lock. Nakano went for a spin kick and then a Tiger Suplex. Hanan countered and rolled him up, but Nakano got on top. Nakano was kicked out of but jumped and rolled him up for the three count
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
3 minutes 16 seconds, |
Tecra |
| ● Tam Nakano | Julia ● | |
The fifth match was Giulia & Thekla. Giulia attacked Nakano, and Thekla and Giulia exchanged dropkicks. Outside the ring, Giulia and Nakano, and Thekla and Mizumori fought each other. Back in the ring, Giulia and Thekla exchanged aerial attacks. They caught Nakano, but Nakano countered and delivered a double dropkick with Mizumori. Mizumori body-attacked Giulia, and Nakano hit a neckbreaker. Mizumori threw Nakano on top of Giulia. They tried to drop her with an OTR, but Thekla interfered, and Giulia and Thekla attacked Nakano on the apron. All three got tangled up and fell at the same time, and both teams were disqualified
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ○Starlight Kid |
3 minutes 47 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
Momo Kogo● |
| Ryue Summer | Cogma | |
The sixth team was Kid & Ryuka, and the seventh was Koguma & Kogo. STARS took the lead with a dropkick from Kogo followed by a body attack and body press from Koguma. Kogo attempted a Nectar Peach on Kid after a swan dive missile kick. Kid countered and they exchanged roll-ups. Ryuka hit Kogo with a lariat, setting up Kid for a brainbuster hold. Kid climbed to the corner but Ryuka stopped him. Kogo dodged the dive and rolled him up. Kid hit Kogo with a dropkick to the knee and a stretch muffler. He then transitioned into the Black Tiger Leg Killer and tightened the hold, forcing Kogo to tap out
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| ● Starlight Kid |
3 minutes 21 seconds, |
Mariah May |
| Ryue Summer | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
The eighth team was Shirakawa & Mariah. Mariah hit Ryuuka in the face with a big boot and a missile kick. Ryuuka hit a complete shot, but his senton was dodged. As Shirakawa charged, Kid hit a dropkick to the knee followed by a stretch muffler. Shirakawa dodged and hit a dropkick to the knee. He then slammed Shirakawa's knee into the mat, followed by a knee crusher and a figure-four leglock. Shirakawa and Mariah took turns kicking Kid. Kid fought back and sent Shirakawa to the apron. As Shirakawa climbed to the corner, Kid sent him to the apron, but Mariah caught Kid and sent him to the apron as well. Ryuuka interfered with Mariah's charge. Shirakawa caught Kid, but Mariah charged and accidentally hit Shirakawa, causing Shirakawa to fall and Kid to fall as well, resulting in both being disqualified
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match: One fall, 10 minutes per team | ||
| HANAKO |
4 minutes 54 seconds |
Hazuki |
| ○Akari | Saya Iida● | |
The ninth team was Hazuki & Iida, andthe tenthteam was Shuri & HANAKO. HANAKO raised her hand to invite them in, but Iida delivered a shoulder tackle. When HANAKO resisted, Iida and Hazuki delivered a dropkick. Hazuki gave HANAKO a face wash. Iida delivered an elbow drop to HANAKO. As Iida charged, HANAKO delivered a shoulder tackle, lifted Iida up and body slammed her onto Hazuki. Shuri delivered a dropkick to Iida, a front neck chancery, and an Achilles lock. Shuri hit Iida with a DDT, and HANAKO delivered a big boot. Shuri attempted a knee attack, but Hazuki successfully broke it up. Shuri attempted a buzzsaw kick to Iida, but it was caught. Iida grabbed Shuri's leg and delivered a series of reverse chops, a jumping chop, and an Iidabashi. Shuri countered with a complete shot and a Byakko. In the end, Shuri defeated Iida.
After the match, Konami delivered a message via video. She expressed concern for Shuri, who lost to Saki Kashima in the Cinderella Tournament, regarding her match against Chihiro Hashimoto at Yokohama Arena, and demanded a singles match against her at Yoyogi on April 15th
Shuri: "I'm a little freaked out by that sudden message. A match against Saki Kashima? You're hitting a sore spot, poking, poking, poking. Of course, I'd like to have a singles match with her on April15th. I'm looking forward to getting some power from her. So, it's settled then, so please look forward to the Yoyogi show, thank you!"
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Gassan Kazuka |
4 minutes 44 seconds |
Kashima Saki |
Saki Kashima, who defeated Shuri in a stunning comeback victory at the Utsunomiya tournament the previous day to advance to the quarterfinals, will face Wakana Tsukiyama in a one-on-one match for a spot in the semifinals. Tsukiyama achieved her long-awaited first victory at NEW BLOOD in Yokohama on March 25th,and was given a major opportunity to participate in the opening match of the Cinderella Tournament the following day, where she defeated Lady C to secure her first singles victory and advance to the semifinals. Moreover, her team won the six-person tag team match in Utsunomiya the previous day, putting her on a "three-match winning streak." Will Tsukiyama, riding this momentum, defeat Kashima and advance to the semifinals, or will Kashima be able to stop Tsukiyama's momentum?
Kashima extends his hand and says, "Tsukiyama, in commemoration of my first victory, let's have a fair and square match today." When Tsukiyama refuses, Kashima pleads, "I'll do my best," and shakes his hand with both hands. Just when it seemed like a clean match, as expected, Kashima immediately kicks him up and pins him. Kashima gets on top and applies a chokehold followed by a ground cobra. Tsukiyama goes in with an elbow, but Kashima says, "That doesn't hurt at all." Tsukiyama counters with a cross body and a series of hip butts. Kashima retaliates, and Tsukiyama delivers a dropkick. Kashima dodges and hits a double arm suplex. Tsukiyama retaliates, and Kashima sends him to the apron from a double arm position. Kashima also goes to the apron, but Tsukiyama returns to the ring. Kashima attempts a diving foot stomp, but Tsukiyama dodges it. Kashima lands a back blow, but it's only a two count. Kashima pulls him up and hits a high kick. Tsukiyama retaliates, and Kashima goes for the My Emblem. Tsukiyama countered, switching from an Osu Suplex position to a roll-up. The referee counted to three, giving Tsukiyama the victory. After the match, Tsukiyama offered a handshake, but Kashima pretended to accept before kicking him in the face
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI |
6 minutes 23 seconds, |
Gina |
MIRAI, aiming for her second consecutive Cinderella Tournament victory, will face Gina for the first time. As she is an unknown opponent, it promises to be a tense battle. Seeded MIRAI defeated Hanan in the first round, while Gina, making her first appearance in Japan, overcame Hinan and Thekla to reach the third round. Which of them will advance to the semi-finals?
Gina flaunts her arm muscles to MIRAI. They cautiously grapple, engaging in a test of strength. MIRAI breaks the hold with a head scissors and delivers a shoulder tackle followed by a series of chops. Gina retaliates with a kick from below. MIRAI counters, and Gina hits a brainbuster. MIRAI counters again, and Gina hits a running lariat. She lifts MIRAI up and sends her to the apron, aiming for an over-the-top throw. Gina's high kick sends MIRAI collapsing. She lands another high kick, but MIRAI manages to withstand it on the apron. MIRAI survives Gina's charge and delivers a lariat. After an exchange of strikes, MIRAI lifts Gina up and performs a backflip. MIRAI hits a lariat, but Gina counters. Gina, who is being held up, reverses the move and slams MIRAI down. Gina attempted a Thunderstruck, but MIRAI countered and slammed her backwards. She then grabbed Gina's leg and pinned her for the three count
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
4 minutes 39 seconds |
Tora Natsuko |
The tournament quarterfinals are between Sorei Ami and Tora Natsuko. Sorei defeated Mizumori Yuna in the first round, and automatically advanced to the quarterfinals after Starlight Kid and Umezaki Haruka were both disqualified. Natsuko, on the other hand, won her match against fellow Oedo Tai member Ruika and then won her second-round match against Nakano Tam by OTR the previous day. The clash of power between Sorei and Natsuko is expected to be the main focus of the match...
The brawl began as Natsuko entered the ring and spilled outside. Natsuko brought Sorei back into the ring. Sorei delivered a series of double chops, but Natsuko absorbed them and delivered a standing slap. Sorei stopped Natsuko's charge, but Natsuko hit a body press and a senton. Sorei countered, and Natsuko delivered a hair whip. Sorei hit Natsuko with a lariat as she charged. Natsuko retaliated, and they exchanged lariats. Natsuko won the exchange, but it was only a two count. Sorei dodged Natsuko's charge and sent her to the apron. However, Natsuko struck her with a box. Natsuko climbed to the corner, but Sorei caught up with her. Both of them tangled on the apron. Natsuko tried to lift Sorei, but Sorei resisted. Natsuko delivered a headbutt, followed by a Death Valley Driver and a series of sentons. She called in Ryuka, and while Kid distracted the referee, Ryuka struck Sorei with a box. However, Sorei dodged the attack, causing Natsuko to make a mistake and throw her out of the ring. Sorei won by OTR
| ◆CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2023 Quarterfinals 15-minute single match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
4 minutes 58 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
2018The quarterfinals pit Momoko Watanabe, aiming for her first championship in five years, against Mai Sakurai, who defeated Giulia in the first round and Mariah May in the third round the previous day. Will Momoko's rough play stop Sakurai's momentum? Or will Sakurai, aiming for her first championship, climb the ladder to Cinderella in one go?
Sakurai attacks Momo from behind as she enters the ring. She snatches the bat and beats her. Back in the ring, Momo delivers a series of dropkicks. She corners Sakurai and unleashes a flurry of middle kicks. Momo throws Sakurai to the floor and overwhelms her outside the ring. Back in the ring, she delivers a series of middle kicks and stomps. Sakurai retaliates with a slap and a dropkick. Momo gets behind Sakurai and applies a dragon sleeper. Sakurai bites her to escape, but Momo kicks her in the face. Momo attempts a tequila but Sakurai rolls her up. Momo throws Sakurai into the corner but Sakurai counters with a Northern Lights suplex. Sakurai climbs to the corner but Momo delivers a series of elbows and a high kick from below. Both wrestlers go out onto the apron and exchange kicks. Momo attempts a B-driver but Sakurai resists. Momo delivers a high kick and climbs to the corner for a Soma Touken. However, Sakurai kicks her down from below. Momo falls and Sakurai wins
Sakurai: "The noble lady has buried the rotten peach and made it into the top four Cinderellas! To all the commoners who have come to Korakuen today, it's Sunday afternoon, and yet it's full of unpopular men. I wonder if you're having lunch at the Tokyo Dome Hotel today? No, you unpopular men should just slurp down some standing-room-only soba noodles and fantasize about this noble lady. Well then, excuse me."
| ◆Himeka's Retirement Road: 15-minute single match | ||
| Miyuki Takase |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Sekiguchi Sho |
| Himeka | Natsu-poo | |
One of the matches Himeka mentioned wanting to have on her retirement tour was a rematch of a memorable bout from her Actwres girl'Z days. The semi-final match on November 15 , 2018 , when Actwres girl'Z made their first appearance at the sacred Korakuen Hall, was "Miyuki Takase & Himeka Arita vs. Natsumi Maki & Sho Sekiguchi." Takase and Sekiguchi made their Stardom debut to make this match happen, and it's the only match on Himeka's retirement tour that evokes nostalgia for the past. There's also the possibility that something new will begin from this match. It's a reunion match to watch out for.
Both teams shook hands, and Himeka and Sekiguchi started the match. Himeka locked up and drove Sekiguchi to the ropes, then broke cleanly. Sekiguchi got behind Himeka and went to the ground with a headlock. Sekiguchi escaped, and Takase and Natsupoi entered the ring. Natsupoi did a back kick followed by a cross body, but Takase caught it. Natsupoi dodged Takase's guillotine. Takase threw Natsupoi with an arm whip, and they stared each other down. Takase didn't let Natsupoi tag in and called Himeka in, and they attacked together. Himeka body slammed Takase onto Natsupoi and had her cover. Himeka body slammed Natsupoi high into the air. Takase put Natsupoi in a dial lock. Himeka did a hair whip to Natsupoi, drove her into the corner and stomped on her, then went for a camel clutch. Takase dropped kick Natsupoi. Sekiguchi cut off Natsupoi's second attempt, and Natsupoi went for a jackknife. Natsupoi did a backlash, but Takase countered. Sekiguchi hit Takase with a corner elbow, a dropkick, and a senton. Takase did a missile kick, and Sekiguchi jumped in for an armbar. Takase lifted him up, spun around, and slammed him onto the mat. He followed up with a corner lariat and a diving elbow attack. Sekiguchi countered, and Takase declared he was going for the finish. Sekiguchi countered and dashed, but was hit with a powerslam. Takase did a kamikaze and a diving guillotine. But Sekiguchi managed to counter. Himeka hit a corner knee, a shoulder tackle, and a reverse Boston crab. However, Natsupoi made an early break. Sekiguchi landed an elbow, and Himeka fought back. Sekiguchi collapsed, but stopped her charge and applied an armlock. Natsupoi helped Sekiguchi by applying a modified Manji hold to Takase. As Himeka escapes, Sekiguchi and Natsupoi dive from the corner. They are dodged but then they exchange dropkicks. Sekiguchi and Natsupoi then fly to the outside from two directions with planchas. Three minutes remaining. Sekiguchi hits Himeka with a missile kick. Sekiguchi hits a Codebreaker followed by an STO. Himeka kicks out and Sekiguchi applies an armbar. Sekiguchi climbs to the corner but Takase cuts her off and hits a superplex. Himeka hits a lariat but Sekiguchi kicks out. Himeka hits a back drop and climbs to the corner and hits a fantastic flip with Takase. However, Natsupoi makes an appearance just in time. One minute remaining. Himeka hits a JP Coaster but Sekiguchi reverses it and rolls her up. Natsupoi and Sekiguchi hit a German suplex but Himeka and Takase hit a lariat. Himeka hits Sekiguchi with a lariat. Sekiguchi kicks out and time runs out
| ◆Artist of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion group> |
15 minutes 53 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Kurumi Hiiragi | Kamiya Saya | |
| ○Suzuki Suzu | AZM | |
| Risa Sera | Utami Hayashishita● | |
*The 28th champion team, Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki, and Kurumi Hiiragi, successfully defended their titles for the second time
Prominence, the team of Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki, and Kurumi Hiiragi, who defeated Oedo Tai to win the Artist of the Year title at Ryogoku on December 28th last year , will be defending their title for the second time. Prominence also fought for the belt in the Triangle Derby final at Yoyogi on March 4th, defeating God's Eye, and this time they will face Queen's Quest, the team of Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, and AZM. As a trio of Stardom homegrown talent, Queen's Quest will be looking to reclaim the belt for the promotion. Furthermore, for the reigning champions Prominence, the belt is essential to continue their participation in Stardom, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they reign supreme in the unit rivalry. Will Prominence retain the belt, or will Queen's Quest be crowned champions?
Sera and Utami start the match. After a test of strength in a lock-up, Sera twists Utami's arm. Utami retaliates and they grapple for an arm hold. Utami gets a headlock, but Sera throws her into the ropes and charges. Utami lands a shoulder tackle and they team up with a QQ. Kamitani goes for the cover, but Sera kicks out. Sera slams Kamitani to the side and hands her over to Suzuki, who sends Kamitani out of the ring and kicks her at ringside. She brings her back in the ring and delivers a soccer ball kick. Hiiragi hits Kamitani with a corner body attack and a somersault drop. Kamitani kicks out and they exchange elbows. Kamitani dodges Sera and Hiiragi's clotheslines and hits Hiiragi with a knee kick. She charges at Sera and Hiiragi but gets hit with a shoulder tackle. Utami also goes for it, but Hiiragi sends her flying and drives her into the corner. However, AZM hit a missile kick, followed by a joint attack with Utami and AZM, and a double dropkick. AZM went for a brainbuster on Hiiragi. When Hiiragi resisted, AZM went for a heartless driver. AZM countered with an armbar. Hiiragi got up and slammed AZM forward from a Canadian suplex position. AZM countered Hiiragi's charge with a high kick. Hiiragi stopped the charge and slammed AZM to the side. Suzuki hit AZM with a series of knee attacks. AZM dodged a joint attack and they exchanged elbows. AZM hit Suzuki with a brainbuster, armbar, and armlock. AZM climbed to the corner and delivered a diving foot stomp. Suzuki dodged and delivered a dropkick. Prominence delivered a series of joint attacks. Suzuki rolled up AZM with a leg scissors, but AZM kicked out. Utami, with assistance from Kamiya, delivered a backflip to Suzuki. AZM delivers a diving foot stomp.10minutes have passed. AZM delivers a high kick to Suzuki, and Suzuki retaliates, both going down. Utami hits Suzuki with a series of lariats followed by a sleeper hold. Suzuki counters the Argentine backbreaker and exchanges elbows with Utami. Suzuki delivers a German suplex, and Utami delivers another German suplex. Suzuki tries another one, but Utami counters with a shoulder tackle. Both are down but get back up, and elbows are exchanged. Utami attempts a bat-hanging drop, but Sera breaks it up. Utami declares she's going for the finish and slams Suzuki forward from an Argentine backbreaker. Suzuki kicks out, and QQ team up. Utami and Kamitani lift up and AZM dives. Utami pulls Suzuki up and attempts a hijack bomb. However, Suzuki reverses it and rolls her up. Kamitani breaks it up, and in the ensuing brawl, Hiiragi catches Utami, and Sera carries Suzuki on her back for a diving double knee drop.15minutes have passed. Suzuki hit Utami with a tequila shot, but Utami countered. Suzuki then hit Utami with a German suplex, followed by another one in a locomotion style, and the referee counted to three, giving Suzuki the pinfall victory over Utami.
Suzuki: "Prominence has successfully defended its Artist title for the second time! Too bad for Stardom's homegrown Queens Quest. Prominence's wall was high and thick, wasn't it? Well, it was fun, so I wouldn't mind doing it again. Now that Prominence has defended its title, I wouldn't mind having another title defense at the next big event, Stardom's Yokohama Arena show! Come on, Artist, a brave challenger worthy of Prominence!"
KAIRI: "Yes"
KAIRI appears
Suzuki: "A big one has arrived."
KAIRI: "Hirose Suzu!... But when I look closely, she's completely different."
Suzuki: "Hey!"
KAIRI: "Suzuki Suzu. I, KAIRI, would like to challenge that artist's belt. Of course, I won't be alone. I have two special partners ready. So, first up, come on!"
It gives off a summery vibe
KAIRI: "First up, Natsupoi-kun. Now, for today's main course, can I introduce our special guest? So, our third guest, come on!"
The third person stepped into the ring and removed the masquerade mask, revealing herself to be Saori Anno
Anno: "I, Anno Saori, have come to the Stardom ring to shine even brighter. Thank you, KAIRI. Natsumi, or rather, Natsupoi, nice to meet you."
Anno and Natsupoi shake hands
Natsupoi: "KAIRI, so that's it. That's hilarious."
KAIRI: "That's funny. To do or not to do."
Natsupoi "I'll do it"
KAIRI: "So, the three of us will be performing as artists."
Suzuki: "Of course it's fine. KAIRI, Natsupoi, and Ano-tan. No, Anno Saori. The Suzuki Suzu here isn't the cute Su-tan. Prominence is the Artist Champion, and Prominence will defend the Artist belt at Yokohama Arena, so is that okay? It's decided. It's fine. So, Prominence won again today, and I'm sorry you all came all this way, but could you please go home? You can go home, or you can join us in closing out Prominence, please choose one."
KAIRI and others left the stage
Suzuki: "I'm really looking forward to Yokohama Arena! So, as usual, we'll end with Prominence. Let's go, Prominence!"
Prominence's comment
Suzuki: "I defended the Artist belt, yeah! Second time, second time. The best prominence. I think I've completely nailed the Let's Go Prominence move now."
Sera: "Just get used to it, just get used to it."
Suzuki: "We've gotten used to it. Well, I don't know the order of the matches at Yokohama Arena yet, but if Prominence wins, maybe we'll have Prominence's final show at Yokohama Arena."
Sera: "Yeah, we'll do it, we'll do it. If we win, we'll do it."
Suzuki: "Let's do it."
Sera: "I'll wrap things up with Let's Go Prominence."
Suzuki: "An exciting opponent has emerged, and today QQ was really close. Safe!"
Sera: "I think they showed us what unit power is. They have considerable unit power too, so I think they showed us that we're superior. And then there's Anno Saori."
Suzuki: "That's right. I never thought Ano-tan, Anno Saori, would show up. Well, as some of you may know, Ano-tan and Su-tan are a cute, pretty tag team. (To Sera, who gives a wry smile) What's with that face? They're my teammates, but I want to show them that the Suzuki Suzu in Stardom isn't that cute Suzuki Suzu. I'm going to make those three feel some pain."
Sera: "KAIRI, Natsupoi, Anno Saori. I'm going to crush them."
Comments from KAIRI, Natsupoi, and Anno
KAIRI: "KAIRI, the pirate princess who travels the world, is feeling a bit hoarse today, but I have a special gift for you all today: I've declared my challenge for the artist belt. Right now, I'm really hungry for a win, as I'm on a two-match losing streak. When I thought about what kind of opponent would be good, I decided I wanted someone I could have a hard, intense battle with, and I thought that would be Prominence. And I thought these two would be the best to face them."
Natsupoi: "My former tag team partner, Saori, has come."
Anno: "I'm here."
Natsupoi: "Yeah. Well, I thought we might meet again in the ring someday. I was honestly surprised by the artist belt. KAIRI said to me, 'I'm counting on you,' and I wondered what it was about, but he said, 'When I say "Come on" in the ring, just come.' I wondered what it could be, and then it turned out to be a challenge for the artist belt. It's such a big surprise, KAIRI."
KAIRI: "I thought that would be better."
Natsupoi: "I think that who you wear the artist's belt with is very important. My former tag team partner, and my beloved KAIRI. And since KAIRI has asked me to take on this belt, I really want to go for it. Thank you."
KAIRI: "Nice to meet you."
Anno: "Once again, I am the absolutely indomitable Anno Saori. I have finally been able to step into the Stardom ring. KAIRI invited me, and I want to shine even brighter. That's why I'm standing in this ring."
KAIRI: "I've been feeling that telepathy all this time. I want to shine even brighter. I called these three because I want to shine. Thank you."
After KAIRI and Anno leave, Nakano Tam comes over to Natsupoi
Nakano: "What's with that face?"
Natsupoi: "Hmm, with the Artist belt, who you wear it with is important, and KAIRI is someone I really respect, and Saori was a surprise, but she's someone I used to be a tag team partner with, and after hearing what KAIRI said just now, I really want to wear the Artist belt. But, there is something that I really, really cherish, and that is Tam-chan."
Nakano: "What's that? Gross! (laughs). I know. But if only Tamu wears the belt, it'll be an unlucky day, so make sure you take the belt off and come back. And when it's over, we can all show each other our belts. Okay?"
Natsupoi: "I understand!"
Nakano: "Is that okay?"
Natsupoi: "Thanks. Let's toast to the belt! Thank you!"