"STAR☆VERSE Presents 5★STAR GP 2023 Supported by SoftBank Fukuyama Tournament"
September 2nd (Sat) Hiroshima Prefectural Fukuyama Industrial Exchange Center Big Rose (Attendance: 408)
Match Results
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Starlight Kid |
8 minutes 23 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
Tecra |
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
5 minutes 3 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Tam Nakano | Lady C● | |
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Hoshirai Mei |
8 minutes 31 seconds |
Megan Behn |
| Suzuki Suzu | HANAKO | |
| ○Maika | Momo Kogo● | |
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Small waves |
10 minutes 10 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| Juri | MIRAI | |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <6 points> |
9 minutes 41 seconds |
Mariah May <6 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| AZM <6 points> |
10 minutes 53 seconds |
Mina Shirakawa <6 points> |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Julia <7 points> |
10 minutes 28 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe <6 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani <7 points> |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
Ami Sorei <4 points> |
Match Details Report
| ◆Single match 15 minutes | ||
| Starlight Kid |
8 minutes 23 seconds Black Tiger Leg Kill |
Tecra |
Due to Hazuki and Koguma's illness, the match card has been changed. Originally, a four-way match was scheduled between HANAKO , Starlight Kid , Thekla , and Seira Mei, but HANAKO and Seira will now be in a six-person tag team match, and Kid and Thekla will face off in a singles match. Kid has suffered more losses than wins in the 5★STAR GP official matches and hasn't been able to find her rhythm, so a victory against Thekla, the Artist of Stardom Champion and a strong singles competitor, would be the catalyst for her comeback...
The bell rang and both wrestlers slowly moved to the center. They locked up and grappled for back control, engaging in a rope work battle. After an exchange of arm whips, dropkicks were exchanged. Kid kicked and sent Thekla into the ropes, but Thekla stopped and went for a Tarantula. Thekla delivered a series of stomps followed by a camel clutch. Kid dropped a kick on Thekla's charge. He hit a cross body and another dropkick. He then attempted a standing moonsault press, but was only counted to two. Kid threw an elbow, and Thekla retaliated. Thekla landed a series of elbows, and Kid pretended to stand up to take them, then returned the favor with a series of elbows of his own. Thekla dodged Kid's charge and delivered a thrust kick and a fisherman suplex. Thekla climbed to the corner, but Kid caught up, locked in a right leg lock, and slammed him down with a deadly drive. Kid put his right leg on the ropes and delivered a dropkick. Thekla dodged a 619 and hit a DDT and a camel clutch. Kid moved the referee aside and delivered a dropkick. Tekla countered with an elbow, spear, and buzzsaw kick, but Kid fought back. Tekla attempted a poison spider death drop, but Kid countered with a dragon screw and a stretch muffler on the right leg. As he transitioned into the black tiger leg killer, Tekla tapped out, giving Kid the victory
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
5 minutes 3 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Tam Nakano | Lady C● | |
Cosmic Angels' Tam Nakano & Yuna Mizumori(apprentice)will face off against Queen's Quest's Lady C & Mitsuki Amasaki in a tag team match. Mizumori, who has an official member evaluation match coming up in the next NEW BLOOD, will want to show her best against Nakano in their direct confrontation, but QQ won't let Nakano steal the spotlight either. The clash between Amasaki and Mizumori for the leading role in NEW BLOOD is sure to be one of the highlights of the match.
Mizumori volunteered to start the match, and the two members of Kozuen extended their hands. However, QQ did not accept, and the match began with Mizumori and Amasaki. After a lock-up, Amasaki rolled up Mizumori and delivered a dropkick. Mizumori hit her with a shoulder tackle, and Nakano joined in. They attacked together, with dropkicks from both sides. Mizumori went for cover after cover, and when Nakano entered, she and Amasaki exchanged elbows. Nakano stood up and delivered an elbow to Amasaki. Amasaki dodged the charge and delivered a corner cartwheel elbow and a dropkick. Lady delivered a big boot and a Kawazu Otoshi to Nakano. Nakano retaliated, and Lady dodged the charge, and she and Amasaki delivered kicks to each other, and then hit Nakano with a neckbreaker. Lady went for a chokeslam, but Nakano countered. Amasaki anticipated this and helped Lady with a DDT. Lady delivered a chokeslam to Nakano. Lady gets behind Nakano, but Nakano counters and calls in Mizumori for a missile kick. Nakano throws Lady with a back drop, but it's broken up. Nakano charges at Lady, but she dodges and hits him with a big boot. Lady charges at Nakano, who hits her with a spin kick. Lady kicks out, and Nakano hits her with a Violet Shooting for the three count
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Hoshirai Mei |
8 minutes 31 seconds |
Megan Behn |
| Suzuki Suzu | HANAKO | |
| ○Maika | Momo Kogo● | |
Initially, a six-person tag team match was announced between Hazuki, Koguma, and Kogo Momo vs. Maika, Suzuki Suzu, and Megan Bain, but Hazuki and Koguma were unable to participate due to illness. Therefore, the match was changed to a six-person tag team match between Maika, Suzuki Suzu, and Seira Mei vs. Kogo Momo, Megan Bain, and HANAKO. Seira and Megan, who often team up, will face each other on this day. The powerful tag team of Megan and HANAKO is also attracting attention. Furthermore, for Kogo, who will challenge Kashima Saki for the High Speed Championship at the Hiroshima event the following day, although their styles are different, she will want to use this match against Seira to gain momentum towards her first championship title.
As Megan stepped to the center, Maika and Suzuki pushed Seira out to start the match. Megan immediately went for a neck hanging. Seira countered and they grappled for the back. Megan easily slammed Seira onto the mat. Seira unleashed a series of dropkicks, but Megan wouldn't go down. Megan landed a series of knees and then pinned Seira down with a fallaway slam. HANAKO delivered a high body slam to Seira. Kogo went for Seira but was countered with a dropkick. Suzuki delivered a dropkick to Kogo. She tried to take down Megan who was on the sidelines, but was caught. Kogo and HANAKO then delivered clotheslines, but Suzuki hit a spear. Kogo and Suzuki dodged each other's kicks, and Kogo delivered a dropkick followed by a 619. HANAKO delivered a shoulder tackle and an Argentine backbreaker to Suzuki. She cornered Suzuki and delivered a body attack. Suzuki kicked out, and Seira assisted, allowing Suzuki to deliver a knee attack. She throws a lariat from behind, but it's only a two count. Maika hits HANAKO with a running lariat. They exchange shoulder tackles, and Maika comes out on top. Maika prepares for a brainbuster on HANAKO. HANAKO pushes her out, Kogo hits a missile kick, and HANAKO lands a brainbuster. HANAKO declares she's going for the finish, and Maika cuts off her Argentine backbreaker. Suzuki and Seira exchange high kicks, Maika lifts Suzuki up and charges, but slams Maika to the mat. HANAKO hits Maika with a big boot. Megan catches Seira's crossbody and sends her to the apron. Seira pulls the ropes and sends Megan out of the ring as she charges. HANAKO hits Maika with a shoulder tackle. Maika lands a series of lariats. When HANAKO responded, Maika used her Camellia move for the three count, and Maika pinned HANAKO
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Small waves |
10 minutes 10 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| Juri | MIRAI | |
The tag team match between MIRAI & Saki Kashima and Syuri & Konami is shaping up to be a tense showdown between two members of the God's Eye stable. Konami, who is making a limited appearance, denies that Kashima has joined God's Eye. Her statement that the fighting group has become a laughingstock has sparked animosity between her and MIRAI. This has led to a match for the Wonder of Stardom Championship being scheduled for the following day's Hiroshima event, which will also serve as the first and last preliminary bout leading up to the title match. Is Konami's target Kashima or MIRAI? What will become of Kashima, who joined God's Eye to avoid fighting Syuri and has become Syuri's sycophant? Syuri's reaction as leader will also be something to watch
Kashima leaves the ring, hiding behind MIRAI. The match starts with MIRAI and Konami. After some ground grappling, Konami applies a headlock. They exchange strikes and stare each other down. Both tag in, and Kashima hesitates, hesitant towards Shuri. Kashima dodges Shuri as they try to throw each other into the corner. Shuri ignores the ropes and elbows MIRAI, who is waiting on the sidelines, then grabs Kashima and delivers a soccer ball kick. Kashima retaliates, and Shuri tags in Konami. Konami also delivers a soccer ball kick. Shuri throws MIRAI, who is waiting on the sidelines, down and applies an Achilles lock to Kashima. MIRAI delivers a shoulder tackle, a running lariat, and a missile kick to Shuri. Shuri retaliates, and MIRAI attempts a back drop. Shuri slams MIRAI onto the mat and hands her over to Konami. Konami and MIRAI exchange elbows. As MIRAI charges forward, Konami applies an armbar over the apron. When MIRAI counters, Konami applies an armlock. Kashima tries to break up the hold, but Shuri sends her out of the ring, allowing Konami to maintain the armlock. MIRAI lifts Konami up and escapes with a shoulder throw, then delivers a backflip and a back drop. As MIRAI charges forward, Konami hits a high kick. Kashima enters the ring and hits Konami with a big boot, a corner knee attack, and a diving foot stomp. Konami counters, and Kashima sets up for a double arm suplex. Konami tries to counter, but Kashima says "Not a chance" and delivers a double arm suplex. MIRAI and Kashima team up for a face crusher, and Kashima attempts a diving foot stomp, but Shuri makes an appearance in time. Kashima sets up for a double arm suplex, but Shuri breaks up the hold and Konami hits a German suplex. Kashima counters, and Konami tries to turn the tide. Konami tries to stop her, but MIRAI makes an appearance. Shuri and Konami performed a Codebreaker in a showdown, and after a kicking pincer attack, Konami declared the finish with a Triangle Lancer. Kashima gave up, and Konami won
Konami: "Hey, did you see that, MIRAI? Tomorrow I'll be the new White Queen and I'll definitely be back. Look forward to it. Never end!"
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <6 points> |
9 minutes 41 seconds |
Mariah May <6 points> |
Utami Hayashishita, with a 2-2 record, and Mariah May, with a 3-2 record, will face each other for the first time in a singles match in the 5★STAR GP official tournament. This match is attracting attention not only for the league standings but also as Utami's first encounter with a foreign opponent after her overseas tour. It will be a one-on-one showdown against Mariah, who has adapted to competing in Japan. What will be the outcome?
Mariah offers Utami a rose as a gift. Utami hesitantly accepts it, and Mariah extends her leg. Utami stops her and slams her down with a body slam. Mariah retaliates with an elbow and a dropkick. She corners Utami and delivers a series of stomps. Mariah anticipates Utami's charge and delivers a sling blade and a series of reverse chops. She follows up with a big boot, then puts Utami on the corner for a double chop, a superplex Frankensteiner, and a missile kick. Utami retaliates, and Mariah prepares for a double arm suplex. Utami counters with a side buster and a sleeper hold. Utami lands an elbow, and Mariah lands a big boot. Utami delivers a German suplex. Mariah retaliates with a German suplex of her own. They exchange elbows while on their knees, and the exchange continues even after they stand up. Mariah charges, and Utami lands an elbow, and Mariah pulls the ropes, sending Utami to the apron. From the apron, she attempts a powerbomb to the outside, but Utami resists, preventing the attack. Utami delivered a sliding lariat from the apron to Mariah below the ring. She did another one after returning to the ring. Mariah kicked out, and Utami went for an Argentine backbreaker. Mariah countered with a series of strikes followed by a swinging DDT. Mariah climbed to the corner, and Utami followed, exchanging elbows. Mariah slammed Utami with a powerbomb, but only got a two count. Mariah got into a double-arm hold and tightened the submission hold. Utami escaped by slamming her into the corner. Utami countered Mariah's kick and delivered a lariat. Utami went for an Argentine backbreaker, but Mariah escaped and rolled her up with Once Upon a Time. Utami kicked out and delivered a bat-hanging drop. Mariah kicked out, and Utami went for an Argentine backbreaker followed by a Torture Rack Bomb. Mariah couldn't kick out, and Utami won
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| AZM <6 points> |
10 minutes 53 seconds |
Mina Shirakawa <6 points> |
This is a 5★STAR GP official match between Mina Shirakawa, who has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, and AZM, who has a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Both have played 5 matches, with Shirakawa having one win and AZM having one loss. If AZM wins, they will be even. If Shirakawa wins, it will be a crucial 2 points for her to advance to the finals. This is also a crucial official match for AZM, who has declared that she will celebrate the 10th anniversary by becoming the youngest ever champion
They grabbed each other's jaws in a show of provocation. Shirakawa went for AZM's leg, but AZM countered with an armbar. Shirakawa immediately retaliated with a dropkick. AZM fought back, throwing Shirakawa into the corner and charging. Shirakawa dodged and delivered a soccer ball kick over the apron. As Shirakawa aimed for the neck from the corner, AZM kicked him down onto the apron. AZM brought Shirakawa back into the ring and delivered a missile kick. Shirakawa countered, and AZM applied an armbar. AZM delivered a dropkick, then stomped on his arm and delivered a foot stomp. As he climbed onto the corner, Shirakawa slapped him from below. AZM hung Shirakawa in mid-air and delivered a marine spike. Shirakawa got up and landed a missile kick to the knee. He continued to slam Shirakawa's knee into the mat multiple times. AZM tried to roll him up, but Shirakawa countered with a figure-four leglock. Shirakawa hoisted AZM onto his shoulders. AZM tried to roll him up, but Shirakawa countered with a rolling elbow. AZM landed a counter high kick, sending both wrestlers down. Shirakawa unleashed a flurry of strikes, while AZM responded with a brainbuster and a buzzsaw kick. He climbed to the corner and delivered a diving foot stomp, but Shirakawa managed to raise his shoulder. AZM lunged at him, but Shirakawa dodged and used the ropes to execute a dragon screw. Shirakawa then spun around from a shoulder carry and dropped AZM, then-fourleglock. However, AZM managed to escape. Shirakawa struck a finishing pose, aiming for a glamorous driver. AZM countered, dodged a dropkick, and rolled him up with a foot stomp. Shirakawa kicked out, and AZM applied an armbar and attempted a Numero No. AZM rolled up Shirakawa twice more after he kicked out. The three count was called, and AZM defeated Shirakawa.
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Julia <7 points> |
10 minutes 28 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe <6 points> |
Giulia, with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, and Momo Watanabe, with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, will face off in a 5★STAR GP official match. Momo started with three consecutive wins but27thin Tsuruga, ending her winning streak. She will now face Giulia, with whom she has a long-standing grudge since joining the tournament, with renewed determination. On the other hand, Giulia, aiming for a consecutive victory, has an even record so far. This is a match she absolutely cannot afford to lose if she wants to become the first ever V2 winner...
As Giulia entered the ring and stood on the apron facing the audience, Momo attacked her from behind and dragged her outside the ring. The match began immediately, with Momo dominating. Back in the ring, Momo applied a chin lock over the ropes. When Giulia tried to counter the pin, Momo knocked her down with a middle kick. Momo taunted Giulia, saying, "Is that all you've got!" She threw Giulia to the floor and hit her with a bat. Giulia retaliated against Momo's bat with a merchandise sign. Giulia snatched the bat and hit Momo with it. Back in the ring, they exchanged elbows. Giulia took a series of middle kicks from Momo and stood up. Giulia grabbed Momo's kicking leg, threw her backward, and delivered a dropkick. Momo dodged her charge and delivered a series of dropkicks. Momo put Giulia on the top rope and kicked her up. The fight spilled outside the ring again, and back in the ring, Momo delivered a series of Soma Tou from the corner. Giulia countered, and Momo applied a chicken wing face lock followed by a brutal driver. But Giulia managed to counter that as well. Momo goes for the Tequila Sunrise. Giulia counters, dodges a high kick, and delivers a back drop. Both are down and exchange strikes. Momo grabs Giulia's knee and goes for the Tequila Sunrise. Giulia counters, and Momo goes for the Peach Sunrise. Giulia counters and rolls her up. Giulia kicks out and delivers a dropkick. Right hook, knee, Falcon Arrow. Momo counters, and Giulia goes for the Glorious. Momo counters, and Giulia slaps her, and Momo lands a high kick. Giulia delivers a back drop. Giulia stops Momo's charge and delivers a Northern Lights Bomb. Momo can't kick out, and Giulia gets the three count
Julia: "I got my revenge on Watanabe Momo from last year. Shit shit shit shit shit, can't you say anything but shit, you damn bastard!"
Momo: "You damn bastard!"
Julia: "So, 7 points for 5★STAR, 7 points earned. I can't lose this league match either, and tomorrow is the defense of this STRONG title. In this league match, Julia achieved the first consecutive victory and will pass the baton to the next generation. Arrivederci, see you next time."
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mayu Iwatani <7 points> |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
Ami Sorei <4 points> |
This is a 5★STAR GP official match between Mayu Iwatani, who has a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, and Ami Sorei, who has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Iwatani has a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, while Sorei has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Although Sorei is evenly matched, she lost to Natsuko Tora, who has completed her league matches earlier, so a loss here would be disastrous. All eyes will be on how she challenges the stronghold of the icon in this do-or-die match
As soon as the gong sounded, Sorei charged forward with a spear body attack. She went for a shoulder tackle and then a reverse Boston crab, but Iwatani quickly escaped to the ropes. Iwatani dodged a chop and hit a hurricanrana and a dropkick. As Iwatani charged, Sorei hit a shoulder tackle. Sorei then unleashed a series of reverse chops on Iwatani. She cornered Iwatani, then brought her back to the center of the ring and delivered a body slam. Sorei put Iwatani on the corner and hit a spear body attack. Iwatani kicked out, and Sorei hit her with a series of chops. Iwatani was thrown into the corner, dodged Sorei, and hit a dropkick. She also landed a low dropkick and then a tope suicida to the outside. Iwatani hit a missile kick, but it was only a two count. Iwatani declared, "I'm going to lift you up!" and took Sorei's back. Sorei countered with an elbow. Iwatani endured it and returned the elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Sorei charged forward, and Iwatani hit a Sling Blade, while Sorei hit a Brainbuster. Iwatani kicked out, and Sorei hit an Argentine Backbreaker. She hung Iwatani in the corner and hit a running Body Attack. Sorei kicked out of the cover and went for a reverse Boston Crab. Iwatani rolled her up for a two count. Sorei kicked out and hit a Lariat, then a Blue Thunder. Iwatani kicked out, and Sorei went for a Lightning Boom. Iwatani countered and slammed her down with a Dodonpa. As Sorei kicked out, Iwatani hit a Buzzsaw Kick, declared "I'm gonna fly!", and went for a Moonsault Press. However, Sorei dodged and hit a Lariat, then a Brainbuster. Iwatani kicked out, and Sorei went for a Lightning Boom. Iwatani countered and rolled her up with a Hurricanrana for the three count
Iwatani: "To everyone in Fukushima... thank you. (Responding to shouts of "Don't worry") Good evening everyone in Fukuyama! Right now, there have been a lot of singles matches in the 5★STAR GP, but how was Stardom today everyone? Iwatani Mayu won today and added two more points, so I still have a ticket to win the 5★STAR, and10thappearance in the 5★STAR, it's a nice round number, so I'd like to come back to Fukushima, no, Fukuyama, with this belt, so please come then. I won the main event today, so Iwatani Mayu will wrap things up. I'll be back in Fukuyama. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are Stardom!"
Iwatani's comment
"At the 5★STAR GP, we won today and added two more points, so we still have a good chance of winning the championship. If we had lost today, we wouldn't have had a ticket to the finals, but we managed to hold on, so (excluding the walkover win against Saya Kamitani) we will give our all in the remaining two matches to win those two points and become champions. I'm really hurt from today's loss, but thanks to the support of everyone in Fukuyama, we were able to win, so I want to win the championship for the 10th time in my 10th year and wear the crown and cape."
Magnificent comments
"Today is my fifth match in 5★STAR. If I hadn't won this match against Mayu Iwatani, I wouldn't have made it to the finals. It'sfourmatches left, but I'm going to give it my all in the remaining matches and win them all."