"STAR☆VERSE Presents 5★STAR GP 2023 Supported by SoftBank Komatsu Tournament"
August 5th (Sat) Komatsu Suehiro Gymnasium (Yoshitsune Arena) (Attendance: 502)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Iida Saya |
6 minutes 49 seconds |
HANAKO |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
9 minutes 44 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Rinnan | Lady C | |
| Tora Natsuko | Himan ● | |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Kashima Saki |
9 minutes 52 seconds |
Hazuki |
| Magnificent Ami | Hanan ● | |
| ○Akari | Iwatani Mayu | |
| ◆3-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
13 minutes 9 seconds |
Tekla ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Julia | |
*The other pair is Mina Shirakawa & Mariah May
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI <4 points> |
7 minutes 55 seconds |
AZM <0 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <2 points> |
12 minutes 26 seconds |
Starlight Kid (0 points) |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Maika <3 points> |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Saori Anno <4 points> |
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Iida Saya |
6 minutes 49 seconds |
HANAKO |
STARS' Saya Iida and newcomer HANAKO will clash in a singles match. Although there is a significant difference in their physiques, this match promises to be a thrilling clash of power
When HANAKO said "Please" and offered a handshake, Iida cleanly responded and the match began. Iida went for a tackle and tried to take HANAKO's back, but HANAKO countered with a headlock. Iida escaped and returned the headlock, tightening it. HANAKO threw Iida into the ropes and they exchanged shoulder tackles. At Iida's command, they both ran and delivered shoulder tackles at once. HANAKO sent Iida flying and won the exchange, but Iida landed a series of elbows. HANAKO caught Iida's charge and delivered a body slam. Iida kicked out and HANAKO applied a reverse Boston crab. Iida escaped and countered HANAKO's attempted brainbuster with a series of elbows. Iida sent HANAKO flying with a shoulder tackle, followed by a series of reverse chops and a jumping chop. HANAKO kicked out and Iida applied a modified dragon sleeper. HANAKO escaped and Iida announced the Iida Rocket. However, HANAKO kicks Iida off the corner and returns her to the ring. HANAKO announces, "I'm going to lift you up!" and delivers an Argentine backbreaker and a big boot to the face. Iida kicks out, and HANAKO hits another Argentine backbreaker. Iida gets behind HANAKO and puts her in a sleeper hold. HANAKO corners Iida and charges, but Iida kicks her and launches an Iida Rocket. HANAKO kicks out and hits a brainbuster. But Iida manages to kick out again. HANAKO charges, but Iida hits a lariat. However, HANAKO manages to kick out at the last moment. Iida locks in a dragon sleeper and HANAKO gives up
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Watanabe Momo |
9 minutes 44 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Rinnan | Lady C | |
| Tora Natsuko | Himan ● | |
The Queen's Quest team of Lady C, Hinami, and Amasaki Mitsuyoshi will face off against the Oedo Tai team of Tora Natsuko, Watanabe Momo, and Rina in a six-woman tag team match. It appears that Lady C is the leader of Queen's Quest. The interaction between Hinami, Amasaki, and Rina, who are vying for the Future of Stardom Champion, is also expected to be a highlight. A clash of young power is anticipated
Amasaki surprises Momo with a dropkick. However,the second oneand catches Amasaki. Then Lady interferes, cutting off Momo, and Amasaki pins her. Momo kicks out and counters Amasaki's attempt, getting ready for a body slam. Amasaki tries to counter and dash, but Natsuko pulls her leg from under the ring and takes the fight outside. Rinami slams Hinami into the audience, and Natsuko slams Lady into the audience. Momo brings Amasaki back into the ring and entrusts her to Rinami. Rinami gives Amasaki a hair whip and calls the referee who tries to stop them a "damn old man". Natsuko sprays water on Amasaki and delivers a brainbuster. Amasaki kicks out, and Natsuko charges in the corner, but Amasaki dodges and delivers a corner cartwheel elbow drop and a dropkick. Lady hits Natsuko with a big boot and a cobra twist. Momo intervenes, but Lady attempts a Kawazu Otoshi on both her and Natsuko, then goes for a Choke Slam on Natsuko. Natsuko resists and counters with a Cross Body and a Senton. Lady retaliates, and Natsuko lands an Elbow Smash and a Lariat. Lady dodges the second and hits a Neckbreaker. Hinami and Rina exchange kicks and elbows. Hinami slams Rina with a Sweeping Hip Throw, but Rina escapes. Hinami immediately applies an Armbar. Rina escapes and Hinami hits a Backbreaker. Rina retaliates and Hinami hits Hinami with a Manji Gatame Dropkick. Hinami dodges Rina's charge, and QQ works together for a Neckbreaker and a DDT. Hinami slams Rina with a Modified Rock Bottom, but Oedo Tai interferes. Natsuko and Momo hit lariats on Hinami's charge, Natsuko hits a Cannonball, and Rina hits a Diving Double Knee Drop. However, Lady's intervention was just in time. Rina declared she was going for the finish and aimed the Pink Devil at Hinami. Hinami countered with a Gedo Clutch, but Momo broke it up. Natsuko delivered a lariat to Lady and Tensaki. Momo hit Hinami with a high kick, and Rina delivered the Pink Devil. The referee counted to three, and Rina pinned Hinami.
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Kashima Saki |
9 minutes 52 seconds |
Hazuki |
| Magnificent Ami | Hanan ● | |
| ○Akari | Iwatani Mayu | |
God's Eye's team of Shuri, Sorei Ami, and Kashima Saki will clash with STARS' team of Iwatani Mayu, Hazuki, and Hanansix-person tag team match. This will be the second time Shuri and Kashima have teamed up. With Kashima unexpectedly joining God's Eye, it will be interesting to see what kind of chemistry they will create. With Kashima's potential comeback at any moment in the world at the center, a thrilling match is sure to unfold.
Kashima suddenly left the ring and refused to start the match. The match began with Sorei and Hanan grappling for an arm hold. Sorei applied a headlock, but Hanan countered and took the match to the ground. When Sorei escaped, Hanan delivered a dropkick, called in STARS, and they attacked Sorei in combination with a series of foot stomps and dropkicks from three directions. However, Sorei dodged them and cornered Hanan, delivering a series of reverse chops. Kashima offered to tag in and entered the ring, delivering a body slam to Hanan, and then quickly asked for a tag. Shuri entered and delivered a series of soccer ball kicks to Hanan. Sorei delivered a reverse chop to Hanan, but Hanan countered with a hip throw and handed the match to Hazuki. Hazuki separated God's Eye and delivered a missile kick to Sorei. When Sorei countered, Hazuki applied a face lock. Shuri broke the hold and joined forces with Sorei. Hazuki then delivered an arm whip and a dropkick to both of them. Kashima entered but was hit with a dropkick by Hazuki. Hazuki calls in STARS for a face wash. When Sorei retaliates, Hazuki goes for a crossface. When Sorei escapes, Hazuki prepares for a brainbuster. Sorei counters by slamming Hazuki down. Kashima tries to tag in with a big boot but is disappointed to find no one in the corner. Iwatani hits Kashima with a dropkick, dodges Kashima's charge and hits a dropkick. Kashima throws Iwatani to Sorei and hands her over to Shuri. Shuri hits Iwatani with a dropkick and a front neck chancery. Iwatani hits a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick. Hanan hits Shuri with a knee attack and a diving body attack. Shuri counters Hanan's attempt at a double wrist lock with a rock bottom and then an armlock. However, STARS arrive just in time to make a break. Iwatani and Hazuki stop Shuri's dash with thrust kicks, and STARS deliver a combined face crusher. Hanan applies a double wrist lock, but Shuri kicks out. Hanan signals her finishing move, but Shuri resists. Sorei and Kashima come to the rescue and capture Hanan, and Shuri's standing guillotine choke is also broken up. Hanan rolls up Shuri, but it's only a two count. Shuri counters with a high kick. Hanan kicks out, and Shuri applies an armbar, then an armlock combined with a head scissors. Hanan gives up, and Shuri wins
| ◆3-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
13 minutes 9 seconds |
Tekla ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Julia | |
*The other pair is Mina Shirakawa & Mariah May
A three-way tag team match will take place between the Donna del Mondo team of Giulia & Thekla, the Club Venus team of Mina Shirakawa & Mariah May, and the Seira Mei & Megan Bain team. DDM are the Artist of Stardom Champions and Club Venus are the Goddesses of Stardom Champions. It will be interesting to see what kind of teamwork Seira and Megan will display against the champions of each unit.13thin Osaka, and Giulia and Shirakawa is also something to watch.
Mariah announces that it is Shirakawa's 5th anniversary since her debut. Giulia, Shirakawa, and Megan start the match. Megan is on top in a four-point stance. Giulia and Shirakawa try to push her back, but Megan takes her down. Giulia and Shirakawa team up and charge, but Megan hits them both with a lariat. Megan stops Shirakawa's charge without taking her arm whip and delivers a body slam. Shirakawa is cornered, and Seira hits her with a running attack and a dropkick. Shirakawa knocks Seira down with a series of strikes. Mariah enters and delivers a spinning backbreaker, followed by a dropkick from Shirakawa. Mariah delivers a series of chops and a neckbreaker. Giulia and Thekla break up the hold and capture Seira. Giulia delivers a dropkick, and Thekla hits a Tarantula. Giulia and Thekla catch Seira's crossbody, but Megan interferes and takes her down. Giulia, Thekla, Shirakawa, and Mariah all simultaneously dropkick and hit Megan with a flurry of drums. Megan throws them aside and delivers shoulder tackles to Giulia, Mariah, Shirakawa, Thekla, Giulia, Mariah, Shirakawa, and Thekla one after another. Megan forcibly brings Seira into the ring. Seira drops kicks Giulia and Shirakawa from the apron and then hits them both with neckbreakers. Seira prepares for a brainbuster on Shirakawa, but Shirakawa resists and counters with an elbow. Mariah hits Seira with a big boot, Shirakawa hits a neckbreaker and Giulia with a DDT. Giulia counters Shirakawa's attempted implant DDT with an STF, and Thekla helps Mariah with a modified Manji Gatame. Giulia drops kicks Shirakawa and Mariah, and Club Venus attempts a neckbreaker on Giulia, but Thekla breaks it up. Mariah puts Giulia on the corner and delivers a superplex Frankensteiner. Giulia kicks out, and Thekla and Mariah combine for a neckbreaker and a pincer elbow. Thekla hits Mariah with a thrust kick after she kicks out. Mariah and Thekla exchange elbows. Megan enters the ring and causes them to collide, then attacks Mariah and Thekla with a spear. Megan throws Mariah onto the apron and delivers a lariat to Thekla. Megan lifts Mariah over the apron and slams her down. However, Shirakawa breaks up the match and calls in Giulia. But Megan delivers a brainbuster to both Shirakawa and Giulia. Megan lifts Seira and throws her out of the ring. It's Megan and Thekla in the ring. Thekla applies a triangle choke, but Megan lifts her up. Thekla is placed on the corner and flies, but Megan catches her and hits an F5. Thekla can't kick out and Megan gets the three count
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| MIRAI <4 points> |
7 minutes 55 seconds |
AZM <0 points> |
MIRAI and AZM are competing in an official league match. MIRAI, the Wonder of Stardom champion, started with two consecutive losses but finally secured her first win in her third match. She will be looking to win this match to even things out. AZM, on the other hand, has also started with a loss and is eager to get a win. A victory against the white belt champion could give her a big boost, so this match is likely to be a crucial test for both of them
AZM lured MIRAI to the ground, and MIRAI fought back. MIRAI grabbed AZM's neck and stood up, but AZM regained control and applied a headlock. MIRAI broke free and they stared at each other. After feeling each other out, AZM kicked MIRAI and sent him into the ropes, but MIRAI dodged his lariat. AZM also dodged the lariat and delivered a dropkick. MIRAI knocked AZM off the ropes and charged forward. However, AZM delivered a swan dive missile kick and then applied a submission hold on the ground. MIRAI escaped, and AZM delivered a dropkick from the side. As AZM climbed onto the corner, MIRAI caught up and delivered a series of elbows. MIRAI attempted a superplex, but AZM countered with a marine spike and a diving foot stomp. MIRAI dodged and countered with a back elbow, shoulder tackle, body slam, shoulder tackle, and missile kick. MIRAI countered AZM with a suplex. AZM dodged MIRAI and delivered a high kick and a modified German suplex. MIRAI then delivered a back drop. Both were down. As MIRAI tried to cover, AZM rolled him up. MIRAI kicked out, but AZM did an Azumi Sushi. However, MIRAI kicked out at the last moment. MIRAI countered with a lariat, but AZM dodged the second one and applied an armlock. MIRAI reversed and pinned him, but it was only a two count. MIRAI tried to roll him up again, but AZM kicked out. MIRAI lifted him up and slammed him backwards, aiming for a Miramare Shock. However, AZM applied a Mystica-style armlock and then an armbar to force a submission. However, MIRAI's feet reached the ropes. AZM charged forward, but MIRAI delivered a lariat. AZM reversed MIRAI's cover. MIRAI kicked out and landed a series of knees to AZM's face. AZM charged in with a high kick, but MIRAI caught him and slammed him forward before hitting a jumping lariat. The referee counted to three, and MIRAI defeated AZM
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Suzu Suzuki <2 points> |
12 minutes 26 seconds |
Starlight Kid (0 points) |
This is an official match between Starlight Kid and Suzu Suzuki. Both have started with no points, so a win is absolutely essential for them. The two had their first singles match in an official tournament last year, with Suzuki emerging victorious. They have faced each other once in a singles match this year as well, in which Kid suffered a disqualification loss due to a deliberate foul
In a test of strength during a lock-up, Suzuki gains the upper hand, but Kid reverses and delivers a dropkick at close range. Kid tries to lure Suzuki into rope work, but Suzuki goes outside the ring. Kid then performs a plancha. Kid attempts a fisherman suplex outside the ring, but Suzuki counters, slamming Kid's knee into the mat outside the ring. Kid grabs a chair and tries to hit Suzuki, but the referee stops him. Suzuki charges in, snatches the chair, and hits Kid. Suzuki brings Kid back into the ring and kicks him on the apron. Suzuki performs a standing moonsault, shouting "Hey, what's the matter!" and kicks Kid in the face. Kid is thrown into the ropes, reverses, and delivers a body attack. Kid retaliates with a standing moonsault followed by a leg lock. When Suzuki escapes, Kid stomps on his right knee. Suzuki lands an elbow, and Kid retaliates. Kid stumbles in the exchange of elbows. Kid delivers a dropkick to the knee. As Kid charges, Suzuki lands a spear. Kid tries to force a submission with a dropkick to the knee, a dragon screw, and a stretch muffler. As he attempts to transition into the Black Tiger Leg Kill, Suzuki reverses and rolls him up. Kid kicks out and lands a dropkick, then a spinning diving body press from the corner. Suzuki kicks out, and Kid prepares for the Black Tiger Divine Punishment to finish him off. Suzuki counters with a German suplex. Both men are down. Kid is the first to get up and charges. Suzuki stops him and slams him to the mat, but it's only a two count. Suzuki helps Kid up but he gets rolled up. After an exchange of roll-ups, Suzuki lands a neckbreaker and prepares for a German suplex. Kid escapes but Suzuki pulls him back. Kid slams Suzuki with a fisherman suplex, but Suzuki charges. Kid dodges and puts Suzuki on the corner for a dropkick, then prepares for the Eternal Four. Suzuki resists and gets behind Kid, preparing for a German suplex. Kid resists and knocks Suzuki down with a thrust kick.Tenminutes into the match, Kid attempted a moonsault, but Suzuki blocked it by raising his knees. Suzuki then went for a German suplex. Kid resisted, and Suzuki delivered a tequila shot. Kid retaliated, and Suzuki clutched his head. Suzuki signaled his finish, and Kid pulled his leg back, but Suzuki delivered a thrust kick, climbed onto the corner, and called out, "Get up, Kid!" Kid got up and climbed onto the corner, but Suzuki delivered an elbow, lifted him up in a full nelson, and slammed him down. However, Kid kicked out at the last moment. Three minutes remaining. Suzuki delivered a series of German suplexes. The referee counted to three, and Suzuki defeated Kid.
Suzuki: "Suzuki Suzu has earned her first win in 5★STAR!"
Divine punishment is complete for you. Divine punishment complete. I can't lose anymore if I'm going to win 5★STAR. I'm going to win 5★STAR and become the face of the pro wrestling world, so stay tuned!
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Maika <3 points> |
at 15 minutes and 00 seconds |
Saori Anno <4 points> |
Maika and Saori Anno will face off for the first time in a 5★STAR GP official match. It's impossible to predict how Anno will fare against Maika's power, making this one of the most anticipated matches in the league. What will be the outcome of this highly anticipated first encounter?
Maika extends her hand for a handshake, and Anno approaches, but Maika kicks her hand away. Maika delivers a dropkick to Anno's back as the bell rings. Anno goes outside the ring, and Maika hits her with a lariat from the apron. Maika slams Anno into the audience. She pretends to bring her back into the ring, but drops her to the floor again. However, Anno reverses and slams Maika into the audience again. She slams her forehead into the commentator's table and the apron, bringing her back into the ring. Anno provokes Maika by kicking her in the face and goes for a sickle hold. She hits a heel drop to Maika's back and goes for the cover, but Maika kicks out. Anno goes for a head scissors, then a bridge, then another head scissors and a figure-four neck lock. Maika escapes, and Anno charges in, hitting her with a powerslam and a lariat. Anno hits an elbow. Maika retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Maika hits a lariat, and Anno hits a back elbow. Maika hits a shoulder tackle, a series of corner lariats, and another shoulder tackle. Maika gives a heads-up and goes for a brainbuster. Anno counters with a sleeper hold. Maika gets up and slams Anno into the corner. Anno dodges her charge and hits a big boot and a lariat. Maika dodges and throws Anno over the apron. Anno is outside the ring. Maika chases after her and charges, but Anno counters with a big boot. Anno splashes water on Maika. As Anno tries to get back in, Maika gets behind her and hits a back drop. Maika splashes water on her in return. Anno and Maika start splashing water on each other and then grab each other's hair. Anno isthe 18count and Maika makes it back just in time. Anno hits a fisherman suplex. Maika kicks out and Anno climbs onto the corner. Maika catches up and hits a series of elbows before attempting a superplex. Anno counters and gets ready for a powerbomb. Maika escapes and there are 5 minutes left. Anno climbs onto the top and hits a superplex from the top. Annou declared, "One more time!" and climbed onto the corner, but Maika caught up and delivered a superplex. Annou got up and charged, but was hit with a lariat. Both were down and exchanged elbows. Annou landed a big boot, and Maika retaliated, "That hurts, you bastard!" After an exchange of big boots, Annou stood firm. Maika kicked her down, and Annou delivered a neckbreaker. She dodged Maika's lariat and went for a hurricanrana, but Maika stopped her and applied a reverse Boston crab. Annou managed to escape. One minute remaining. Maika charged and delivered a lariat, then a rolling lariat. Annou kicked out at one count, dodged the lariat, and delivered a German suplex. Maika countered, and kicks were exchanged, with Maika landing a lariat. Maika attempted a camel toe, but Annou countered. Maika went for a package piledriver when time ran out.
Anno: "This is our first encounter, and Maika's been quite the character. Let's face off again someday. When that happens, we'll settle the score. But wait a moment. I, Anno Saori, am going to win this 5★STAR GP."
Maika: "No, no, it's already decided that I'm going to win. If I win and get the belt, I'll nominate you. Look forward to it. Wait, wait, don't go home. Take one step back. It's such a shame that the main event ended in a draw in this heat, and I'm the only one who's going to finish it off. It would be nice if we could finish it together. Since so many of you have come, there's something I want to do. Everyone shouts 'It feels refreshing!' in response to my call. Let's all go home feeling refreshed. This is the first time today, so I want to make it a success, so can everyone shout from the bottom of their stomachs and give it their best performance of the day!? You guys are the best ("It feels refreshing!"), Stardom is the best ("It feels refreshing!"). And among you all, Maika is the best ("It feels refreshing!").
Anno's comment
"Another draw. I just can't make a decision. Damn it. Maika, our first real encounter, I finally got to have her all to myself. You really do have a great presence. You've become one of the wrestlers I want to fight again. Tomorrow is Hamamatsu, AZM-senpai. I'm not your subordinate from the Azumi Army days anymore. I'm looking forward to facing you again like this, AZM-senpai. No, AZM. See you tomorrow."
Maika's comment
"I couldn't decide. But I didn't lose either. More than anything, in this 5★STAR, I'm the one who's having the most fun and feeling the most refreshed. I'll run through 5★STAR to the very end with a refreshing spirit and show you my refreshing self. And I'll create a refreshing world. Who's next? Momo? Momo, you're probably not watching, but I'm going to make you feel refreshed."