"STAR☆VERSE Presents 5★STAR GP 2023 Supported by SoftBank Himeji Tournament"
August 12th (Sat) Acrier Himeji (Attendance: 507 people = Sold out)
Match Results
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Rinan |
5 minutes 17 seconds |
Hinan |
*The other person is Mitsuyoshi Amasaki
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Tecra |
6 minutes 45 seconds |
Iida Saya |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| ○ Momo Watanabe |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
Yuna Mizumori |
| Starlight Kid | Natsu-poo | |
| Tora Natsuko | Nakano Tam | |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Hazuki |
11 minutes 42 seconds |
HANAKO● |
| ○Koguma | Mariah May | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Gassan Kazuka | |
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
9 minutes 22 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Magnificent Ami | |
| Suzuki Suzu | MIRAI | |
| Maika | Juri | |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hanan <2 points> |
11 minutes 2 seconds |
AZM <2 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Mina Shirakawa <6 points> |
12 minutes 33 seconds |
Julia <5 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <4 points> |
13 minutes 6 seconds |
Saori Anno <4 points> |
Match Details Report
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| Rinan |
5 minutes 17 seconds |
Hinan |
*The other person is Mitsuyoshi Amasaki
A three-way match featuring Mitsuki Amasaki, Rina, and Hinami fighting together. What kind of chemistry will emerge when Amasaki joins the sisterly showdown between Rina and Hinami?
Feigning a four-point grip, Rinami grabbed Hinami's arm, and Tensaki and Hinami tightened their grip on Rinami's arm and threw her into the ropes. Tensaki and Hinami followed up with a double dropkick and elbow drop. Hinami caught Tensaki in a camel clutch and delivered a dropkick, but Hinami was the target. Tensaki grabbed Rinami but was instead slammed with a body slam. Rinami delivered a series of hair whips to Tensaki and stomped on her face. Tensaki was thrown into the corner, dodged a charge,both of them, followed by a series of dropkicks to Hinami. Hinami retaliated, stopping Tensaki's charge and delivering a dropkick of her own. Rinami attacked Hinami and called for a double. However, Hinami delivered a hip toss to both Tensaki and Rinami in succession. Rinami put Hinami in a figure-four leglock. Hinami dodged a dropkick and delivered a neckbreaker, STO. When Rinami retaliated, Hinami delivered a modified Rock Bottom. Amasaki broke up the hold and hit a DDT. However, Hinami managed to counter it. Amasaki declared she was going for the finish and targeted Tensei. Rinami broke up the hold, knocking Amasaki out of the ring and hitting Hinami with a Jackknife. The referee counted to three, and Rinami defeated Hinami.
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Tecra |
6 minutes 45 seconds |
Iida Saya |
Saya Iida and Thekla clash in a singles match. Iida's power and Thekla's technique go head-to-head
The match begins with a test of strength in a four-point grip, with Iida gaining the upper hand. Thekla tries to counter, but Iida regains the advantage. Thekla gets on top again, but Iida pushes back. Iida slams Thekla to the mat. Thekla tries to throw Iida into the ropes, but Iida delivers a series of chops. Thekla retaliates with elbows, and they exchange strikes. Iida knocks Thekla down with a series of chops. Thekla creates distance outside the ring and tries to make a comeback, but Iida kicks him and throws him into the ropes. Thekla dodges the charge and delivers a kick to the face, followed by a DDT. Thekla grabs Iida's arm and kicks him in the face repeatedly. Iida taunts Iida and takes a series of elbows from Thekla, but gets back up. As Iida collapses, Thekla picks him up and runs to the ropes. Iida counters with a jumping chop, followed by an elbow drop and a dragon sleeper. Thekla escapes, and Iida attempts a brainbuster. Tekla endures and delivers an elbow followed by a brainbuster. Iida tries again but retaliates with a brainbuster, a shoulder tackle, and another brainbuster. Tekla kicks out and Iida declares, "I'm going to fly!" and delivers an Iida Rocket. However, Tekla intercepts with an elbow. Iida charges forward but is hit with a spear by Tekla. Iida kicks out and Tekla delivers a buzzsaw kick. Iida dodges and tries to roll up but Tekla delivers an elbow and another buzzsaw kick. However, Iida's shoulder is raised. Tekla delivers a fisherman suplex followed by a diving body press. Iida cannot kick out and Tekla gets the three count
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| ○ Momo Watanabe |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
Yuna Mizumori |
| Starlight Kid | Natsu-poo | |
| Tora Natsuko | Nakano Tam | |
The Cosmic Angels, consisting of Tam Nakano, Natsupoi, and Yuna Mizumori, faced off against the Oedo Tai, consisting of Natsuko Tora, Starlight Kid, and Momo Watanabe, in a six-person tag team match
Before the bell rang, Oedo Tai launched a surprise attack, and the match began with a brawl outside the ring. Oedo Tai dominated, and Momo brought Natsupoi back into the ring and stomped on her face. Natsuko sprayed water on Natsupoi and delivered a brainbuster. Natsupoi countered, dodged a lariat, and hit a face crusher. She declared, "I'm going to throw you!", but Natsuko reversed it. However, Natsupoi got behind her again and attempted a throw. But Natsuko ended up crushing her. Nakano tried to throw Natsuko into the ropes, but Momo interfered. Nakano then sent both of them flying with a dropkick. Nakano and Natsupoi both hit dropkicks on Natsuko. Natsuko caught Nakano and did a backflip. Kid hit Nakano with a hurricanrana, slammed her head into the corner, followed by a diving body attack and a standing moonsault. Nakano countered Kid with an elbow. Kid countered with an elbow and attempted a fisherman suplex. Nakano endures and exchanges elbows with Kid. Nakano delivers a back drop and a cartwheel double knee drop. Mizumori hits Kid with a flying shoulder tackle. Mizumori attempts a shoulder throw on Kid, but Kid dodges the body press. Momo hits Mizumori with a series of middle kicks. Mizumori retaliates, and Momo goes for a suplex. Meltear cuts in and hits a dropkick from both sides, and Mizumori hits a lariat. Momo retaliates, and Mizumori hits a diving body press, but Momo manages to counter that as well. Natsupoi asks for a tag, but Natsuko prevents it, and Momo hits Mizumori with a series of corner dropkicks and three brainbusters. However, Mizumori's shoulder is raised. Momo hits with a Soumatou, but Meltear cuts it in. Momo prepares for a piledriver on Mizumori. Meltear hits a neckbreaker, and Mizumori hits a Supergirl. Meltear attempts a dive to the outside, but Natsuko and Kid cut it in. Momo hits Mizumori with a counter middle kick and a high kick. Mizumori countered with a lariat. Natsuko struck with an iron pipe, Kid hit a 619, Natsuko hit another lariat, and Momo hit a heartless driver. The referee counted to three, and Momo pinned Mizumori. After the match, Natsuko threw the iron pipe away and shook hands with Kid, who would be competing in an official league match in Osaka the following day
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Hazuki |
11 minutes 42 seconds |
HANAKO● |
| ○Koguma | Mariah May | |
| Iwatani Mayu | Gassan Kazuka | |
The STARS team, consisting of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, and Koguma, faced off against the Club Venus trio, comprised of Waka Tsukiyama and Mariah May, joined by HANAKO, in a six-person tag team match
When HANAKO volunteered to go first, Mariah and Tsukiyama sent her out. HANAKO faced off against Hazuki. When Hazuki raised her hand, HANAKO raised hers too. Hazuki jumped but couldn't reach. So she delivered a knee to HANAKO's stomach. However, HANAKO countered with a shoulder tackle. Then STARS attacked HANAKO in combination, delivering dropkicks from three directions. HANAKO kicked out of the cover, and Hazuki applied a face lock and a face wash. Koguma delivered a body attack and a body scissors sleeper hold to HANAKO. When HANAKO escaped, Koguma forced her into a bear pose with a camel clutch. Iwatani delivered a soccer ball kick to HANAKO. Hazuki took a series of elbows from HANAKO and stood up to deliver a big boot. HANAKO stopped Hazuki's charge and delivered a knee drop. Mariah hits Hazuki with a Sling Blade, a series of chops, a high kick from the apron, and a missile kick. When Hazuki retaliates, Mariah lands a series of elbows. Hazuki counters with a Codebreaker. Iwatani hits Mariah with a corner body attack, a hurricanrana, and a dropkick. Mariah anticipates Iwatani's charge but is hit with a German suplex. Mariah quickly gets up and hits a back drop and a corner big boot. Iwatani counters with a thrust kick, leaving both men down. Tsukiyama tags in and drops Iwatani from behind, and Iwatani drops Tsukiyama. Koguma stomps on Tsukiyama's back and hits a foot stomp. Tsukiyama retaliates, and HANAKO dodges Koguma's charge and hits Tsukiyama with a big boot, then body slams Koguma into Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama gets behind Koguma. Tsukiyama attempts a Palo Special, but Hazuki breaks it up. Koguma anticipated Tsukiyama's charge and delivered a DDT. As he climbed to the corner, Tsukiyama landed a series of elbows from below. Mariah assisted with a top-rope Frankensteiner, and Tsukiyama hit a Gokuraku Don. However, Koguma managed to counter. Hazuki stopped Tsukiyama's charge, and Koguma and Iwatani delivered a combined body press. Tsukiyama countered, and Koguma hit a missile kick. Tsukiyama attempted an Osu Suplex, but STARS broke it up. Iwatani and Hazuki hit thrust kicks at Tsukiyama's charge, and STARS launched a rocket. Then Koguma hit a diving body press. Tsukiyama couldn't counter, and Koguma won
| ◆8-Man Tag Team Match, 20-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
9 minutes 22 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Magnificent Ami | |
| Suzuki Suzu | MIRAI | |
| Maika | Juri | |
God's Eye, consisting of Shuri, MIRAI, Sorei Ami, and Kashima Saki, will face off against Maika, Suzuki Suzu, Seira Mei, and Megan Bain in an eight-person tag team match.13thin Osaka, is sure to be on fire. Will God's Eye, with Kashima added to the mix, be able to stop Megan, or will someone else...?
Kashima quickly went to the sidelines, and MIRAI excused herself from Kashima saying, "Okay, I'll go," before starting the match. The match began with MIRAI against Maika. Maika pushed MIRAI into the ropes and grabbed her hair in a mocking way. MIRAI retaliated and they locked up and tested their strength. When both grabbed each other's legs, Maika attempted a sliding lariat, but MIRAI dodged it and passed the ball to Kashima. As Kashima entered, Seira came out. Seira hit a dropkick and rolled her up. Kashima countered and they exchanged roll-ups. Kashima dodged Seira's charge and sent her back to the corner saying, "Don't come near me." Then Megan entered the ring. She cornered the intimidated Kashima and attacked. Megan lifted the exhausted Kashima and delivered a body slam. Maika stomped on Kashima's throat in her own corner. Kashima was down after being hit with the body slam. Suzuki enters the ring and delivers an elbow without allowing a tag. Kashima counters with a big boot and passes to Shuri. Shuri delivers a dropkick to Suzuki. Maika interferes and teams up with Suzuki. However, Shuri separates them and delivers a front neck chancery to Suzuki. After dodging strikes, Shuri lands a series of middle kicks. Suzuki dodges a buzzsaw kick and rolls her up. Megan delivers a series of elbows and a shoulder tackle to Shuri. Sorei delivers a series of shoulder tackles, but Megan counters. MIRAI and Sorei attempt shoulder tackles, but Megan withstands them and sends them both flying. Sorei delivers a series of elbows, which Megan accepts. God's Eye launches a series of corner attacks, but Kashima escapes at the last moment. Shuri grabs Megan and calls in Kashima, attempting a brainbuster. However, Megan delivers a brainbuster to both of them, slamming Sorei to the mat as well. Megan lifts Seira and Suzuki onto her shoulders and throws them into the God's Eye outside the ring. Megan and Maika combine for a magnificent choke slam. When Sorei kicks out, Megan declares it's the finish and hits an F5. The referee counts to three, and Megan defeats Sorei
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Hanan <2 points> |
11 minutes 2 seconds |
AZM <2 points> |
AZM and Hanan will face off in an official 5★STAR GP match. The two have fought each other many times in singles matches, but Hanan has yet to defeat AZM. If Hanan loses to AZM again here, it will extend her losing streak in the 5★STAR GP. For Hanan, this is a match where she will want to secure her first victory against AZM, and also her first victory in this year's 5★STAR GP
The bell rang without a handshake. Hanan landed a dropkick to get the first move, then threw AZM into the ropes and delivered an arm whip. AZM went for a head scissors, but Hanan escaped. They got back up and AZM tried to throw him into the ropes with a kick, but Hanan threw him back and delivered a dropkick. AZM dodged a knee attack and delivered a dropkick to the back. AZM cornered Hanan and delivered a running dropkick. Hanan retaliated, but AZM kicked him with a soccer ball kick, taunting him with "What's wrong?", "Come on, fight back!", and "Come on, come on!". As Hanan charged forward, AZM delivered an elbow. AZM withstood Hanan's hip throw and charged forward, but Hanan landed a hip throw of his own. Hanan landed another knee attack from behind and a dropkick to the back. Hanan declared, "I'm gonna lift you up!" and prepared for a double wrist lock. AZM countered, "Don't underestimate me!", and they exchanged elbows. AZM unleashes a flurry of punches, sending Hanan flying. As Hanan charges forward, AZM delivers a brainbuster and a missile kick. Hanan retaliates, and AZM heads to the corner, signaling his finish. However, Hanan dodges a diving foot stomp and lands an elbow attack. Both are down, but AZM is the first to get up and corners Hanan. Hanan jumps on, but AZM applies an armbar. Hanan gets on top and goes for the cover. AZM kicks out and rolls him up. Hanan counters, and they exchange roll-up attempts. AZM goes for the Azumi Sushi, but Hanan reverses it. AZM manages to kick out at the last moment and grapples him from behind. Hanan counters and locks in a neck and arm lock. However, AZM's feet reach the ropes. Hanan screams and goes for a back drop on AZM. AZM reaches the ropes, but Hanan forcefully attempts a back drop. However, AZM manages to kick out. Hanan screams and gets AZM up to face a Famouser. AZM dodges but Hanan catches her leg. She takes a kick from AZM but dodges the second and rolls her up. AZM counters and locks her arm. AZM takes her to the center but Hanan gets on top. AZM attempts a thrust kick but Hanan's hands reach the ropes. AZM lands a diving foot stomp but Hanan's shoulders rise. AZM declares the finish with a confident expression and helps the downed Hanan up. Hanan lands an elbow smash at close range. AZM lands a high kick and puts her on the corner. Hanan counters with a back drop and a blockbuster hold. Hanan screams "It's over!" and takes AZM's back. AZM endures and lands a foot stomp, but Hanan stops her charge and lands a back drop and a series of back drop holds. AZM can't kick out and the referee counts to three. After the match, Hanan offers a handshake but AZM pushes her away. Nevertheless, they exchanged a fist bump in the end
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Mina Shirakawa <6 points> |
12 minutes 33 seconds |
Julia <5 points> |
The 5 ★STAR GP official match is between Giulia and Shirakawa Mina . Giulia, aiming for her second consecutive victory, has a record of 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining undefeated so far. Shirakawa, though still in the early stages, is in a good position to win her first championship with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Both wrestlers have title matches scheduled for the following day, August 13th in Osaka (Giulia will defend her STRONG Women's Championship, and Shirakawa will defend her Goddesses of Stardom Championship against Mariah May), so this is a match they cannot afford to lose.
Shirakawa charges forward and lands an elbow and a dropkick, which Giulia dodges and applies a headlock, but Shirakawa quickly counters. Giulia throws Shirakawa backward and lands a dropkick. When Shirakawa kicks out, Giulia applies an STF. When Shirakawa escapes, Giulia lands a dropkick on the apron, sending her to the outside. As Giulia tries to slam Shirakawa onto the table, Shirakawa slams her instead, dodges Giulia's charge, and sends her crashing into the ring post. She then slams Giulia's knee into the mat outside the ring before bringing her back in, where she lands a dropkick to the left knee, a series of knee crushers, andfourleglock. Giulia slaps Shirakawa and shouts "Let go!" Shirakawa retaliates with a slap of her own. Giulia throws an elbow, and Shirakawa counters with an elbow exchange. Giulia lands a punch to the stomach followed by a dropkick to the head. As Giulia charges, Shirakawa lands a dropkick to the knee and applies the figure-four leglock again. Shirakawa puts Giulia on her shoulders and places her on the corner. Giulia kicks away Shirakawa's charge, but Shirakawa climbs up and attempts a superplex. Giulia endured and executed a superplex on Shirakawa, not letting go even after landing. However, Shirakawa delivered a back drop and an elbow. Giulia then delivered a dropkick, bringing both to the ground. They got up and exchanged elbows, Shirakawa landed a series of strikes, and Giulia delivered another back drop. Giulia attempted a Falcon Arrow, but only got a two count. Shirakawa countered Giulia's attempt at a Glorious Driver with a back blow. Shirakawa went for a Glamorous Driver, but Giulia kicked her in the face. Giulia swung her arm and knocked Shirakawa down with a strike. As Shirakawa got up, Giulia delivered a knee to the face. Giulia spun around and attempted a Glorious Driver. Shirakawa countered and rolled her up. Shirakawa delivered a dragon screw and then a figure-four leglock. Shirakawa slapped Giulia and tightened the hold even more. Giulia reversed, but Shirakawa escaped. When Giulia escaped, Shirakawa hoisted her onto her shoulders and slammed her forward. However, Giulia managed to turn back. Shirakawa pulled Giulia up, shouted "It's over!", and delivered a Glamorous Driver MINA. When Giulia retaliated, Gannosuke applied a clutch, but Shirakawa countered. Shirakawa then hit a Glamorous Collection. When that was countered, he delivered a neckbreaker followed by an Implant DDT. With three minutes remaining, Shirakawa hit a Figure Four Driver MINA, and Giulia was unable to kick out, resulting in a three-count.
Shirakawa: "Mina Shirakawa has defeated last year's 5★STAR champion! Giulia, Giulia, 5★STAR, for the third year in a row, I was defeated by your overwhelming strength, which was so great until the year before last. And last year, after the match, you gave me words of encouragement. At that time, I said I would come back stronger and stand in front of you. How did that go?"
Julia: "I think everyone knows that you have a stronger will than anyone else. Your heart has been strong from the start. I won't lose next time."
Shirakawa: "Julia, Julia, Julia saw the view from the top last year, and I want to see that too. I will definitely win 5★STAR and become not just the strongest, but the best Shirakawa Mina will take over the summer! Chanmina Champ is here!"
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <4 points> |
13 minutes 6 seconds |
Saori Anno <4 points> |
On this day, Utami Hayashishita and Saori Anno, both celebrating their 5th anniversary since their debut, will have their first singles match in the 5★STAR GP official tournament. This will be Hayashishita's second match with one win, while Anno, with one win, one loss, and two draws, will be playing her fifth match already. The following day, August 13th in Osaka , Hayashishita will challenge Iwatani for the IWGP Women's Championship, and Anno will team up with Natsupoi to challenge Shirakawa Mina and Mariah May for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, so neither can afford to lose. Which of them will gain momentum towards capturing a title and increase their 5★STAR GP points?
Both wrestlers slowly advance and assume a four-point stance. In a test of strength, Utami gains the upper hand and pins Anno down. When Utami goes for the neck, Anno counters with a neck lock. When Utami counters with a front neck lock, Anno grabs her arm. Utami regains control and goes for a headlock. Anno is taken to the ground but escapes and they stare each other down. Utami throws Anno into the corner and delivers a running elbow. Anno is thrown into the corner and delivers a stunner from the apron. Missile kick. Utami kicks out and Anno bridges into a figure-four neck lock. She continues to apply the figure-four neck lock, but Utami's feet reach the ropes. Anno stomps on Utami's face and delivers a big boot. Anno is thrown into the corner and dodges a charge but takes a dropkick. Utami delivers a lariat and a dropkick to the back. Anno kicks out and Utami delivers a knee drop to the back and a body slam. Anno kicks out and delivers a series of elbows to Utami in the corner, followed by a superplex fisherman suplex. Utami counters a series of Fisherman Suplexes. Anno grabs Utami's arm and bridges, then applies a Paradise Hold. Utami escapes, and they exchange elbows. Utami lands a flurry of blows as Anno lets her hit him. Anno falls but Utami lands a neckbreaker. Utami lands an elbow, Anno a lariat, but Utami dodges and delivers a German Suplex. Anno lands another German Suplex. Utami lands another German Suplex. Anno lands another German Suplex. Both are down. Anno gets up first and heads to the corner. Utami catches up and delivers a Avalanche Bat Drop.10minutes have passed. Utami spins from an Argentine Backbreaker. Anno escapes and lands a Fisherman Suplex. Utami stops Anno's charge and slams her down. Utami declares she's going for the finish and attempts a Hijack Bomb. Anno counters, but Utami lands a lariat on the ground. Utami aims for a lariat, but Anno dodges and delivers a German Suplex. Anno declared she was going for the finish, but Utami countered with a lariat, and Anno with a hurricanrana, but Utami managed to kick out at the last moment. Both women charged forward, and Utami's lariat connected. Three minutes remaining. Utami pulled Anno up and spun her from an Argentine backbreaker to slam her down. However, Anno's shoulder rose. Utami forcefully lifted Anno and slammed her to the side. She got behind Anno and delivered a German suplex. The referee counted to three, and Utami defeated Anno.
Utami: "I've won two in a row at the 5★STAR GP! And also, today, August12th, is Utami Hayashishita's debut anniversary, thank you everyone! It was my first singles match against Saori Anno, but doesn't she have a quiet, burning blue flame kind of remind you of me? I got pretty beaten up after my first singles match against Saori Anno today, but it was really fun, thank you. And I want to carry this victory from today straight into tomorrow's challenge for the IWGP Women's Championship belt held by Mayu Iwatani. I absolutely want to win 5★STAR. I want to beat Mayu Iwatani too. And I want to wear the IWGP belt. I will make all my dreams come true. Please watch over me as I take on another big challenge tomorrow. Until the day I can see you all again, take care."
Comment from Utami
"This is only my second match in the 5★STAR GP, and Utami Hayashishita's summer has just begun, so I will keep winning and I will definitely win this year's 5★STAR. And tomorrow, I will challenge Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP (Women's) title. I'm really not good at talking about my feelings and thoughts, but I want to beat Mayu Iwatani. I want to take the IWGP belt. My feelings are second to none. Mayu Iwatani, tomorrow, accept everything I have."