"STAR☆VERSE Presents 5★STAR Special in HIROSHIMA Supported by SoftBank"
September 3rd (Sun) Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall (Attendance: 825 people)
Match Results
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
6 minutes 12 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Ami Sorei | Lady C● | |
| Tecra | AZM | |
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
7 minutes 41 seconds |
Mariah May |
| Maika | Shirakawa Mina | |
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <8 points> |
9 minutes 26 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe <6 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Tam Nakano <7 points> |
8 minutes 28 seconds |
Starlight Kid <4 points> |
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Akari <7 points> |
12 minutes 30 seconds |
Mayu Iwatani <7 points> |
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
4 minutes 43 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kashima Saki | Mukogo Peach | |
*23rd champion Saki Kashima successfully defended her title for the third time
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
13 minutes 46 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| ○Saori Anno | Mei Hoshirai | |
| Natsu-poo | Suzuki Suzu | |
*The 29th champions, Natsupoi and Saori Anno, successfully defended their title for the first time
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
12 minutes 52 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| MIRAI | wavelet | |
* MIRAI, the 19th champion, successfully defended his title for the first time
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
17 minutes 37 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Julia | Risa Sera | |
*Second champion Giulia successfully defended her title for the third time
Match Details Report
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Mizumori Yuna |
6 minutes 12 seconds |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
| ○Ami Sorei | Lady C● | |
| Tecra | AZM | |
Originally, a tag team match between AZM & Amasaki MitsuyoshiandHazuki & Koguma, and a three-way match between Sorei Ami,Lady CandMizumori Yuna were scheduled, but Hazuki and Koguma were absent due to illness, as they were at Fukuyama on September 2nd. Furthermore, HANAKO was also absent from this event due to illness. As a result, the opening and closing matches were changed. The opening match will be a six-person tag team match between a mixed unit team of Thekla, Sorei Ami, and Mizumori Yuna and Queen's Quest's team of AZM, Lady C, and Amasaki Mitsuyoshi.
AZM and Tekla started the match and did some rope work. Tekla dodged AZM's strikes, and AZM dodged a dropkick, so their dropkicks clashed. Amasaki rolled up Mizumori in a series of pins. Mizumori did a shoulder throw followed by a body press. Amasaki kicked out, and QQ intervened for a combined attack. Mizumori kicked out, and Amasaki charged, but Amasaki hit a dropkick. Sorei went for a brainbuster on Amasaki. Amasaki resisted, and Sorei hit a double chop followed by another brainbuster. Sorei charged in the corner, but Amasaki dodged and hit a cartwheel elbow and a DDT. Lady and Sorei exchanged shoulder tackles. Lady applied a cobra twist and didn't allow escape, hitting a Kawazu Otoshi. Lady countered Sorei's reverse chop. Sorei hit a series of blows and drove her into the corner. However, Lady dodged the charge and QQ teamed up. Lady put AZM on her shoulders. Then Thekla made a cut and Sorei slammed Lady to the mat. Lady hit Sorei with a neckbreaker and a chokeslam. When Sorei kicked out, Lady took his back. Mizumori made a cut with a diving shoulder tackle and Thekla hit a thrust kick. Sorei hit a lariat. Lady kicked out at the last moment and Sorei hit a Blue Thunder. The referee counted to three and Sorei pinned Lady
| ◆Tag match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
7 minutes 41 seconds |
Mariah May |
| Maika | Shirakawa Mina | |
A six-person tag team match between Maika, Thekla, and Megan Bane against Shirakawa Mina, Mariah May, and HANAKO had been announced, but HANAKO has withdrawn due to illness. The match has been changed to a tag team match between Maika and Megan against Shirakawa and Mariah. The power duo of Maika and Megan will clash with the former Goddess Champions team
When Maika volunteered to start the match, Shirakawa came in from Club Venus. After a lock-up, Maika pushed Shirakawa back and taunted her by thrusting her chest upward. Maika dodged Shirakawa's back blow but took a dropkick to the knee. Mariah entered the ring and they teamed up, but Maika dodged and delivered a body slam to Shirakawa, and Megan delivered a body press. Megan cornered Shirakawa and slammed her shoulder into her. Maika hit a running lariat and a shoulder tackle. Shirakawa countered with a series of elbows. Maika taunted Shirakawa with "Come on," and they exchanged elbows. Shirakawa delivered another dropkick to the knee. When Shirakawa dodged her attempt at a figure-fourleglock, she hit a hurricanrana-style Kawazu Otoshi on Maika. Mariah hit Maika with a missile kick, a series of chops, and a superplex Frankensteiner on the corner. Shirakawa entered the ring and delivered a double neckbreaker to Maika. Mariah got into a double armlock position. Maika resisted and delivered a powerslam. Megan dropped a dropkick on Mariah. Shirakawa gets a lariat. She corners both of them and delivers a body attack. Megan catches both of them and throws them backward. Mariah slaps with both hands but Megan counters with a stomp hold. Mariah dodges Shirakawa's charge and hits a stunner and a neckbreaker. Mariah hits a swinging DDT and then clinches Shirakawa. Shirakawa breaks up and puts Maika in a leg lock. Megan slams Mariah forward and declares she's finished. However, Mariah dodges and rolls her up with Once Upon a Time. Maika breaks up and Megan puts Mariah on her shoulders, and Maika joins in with a diving lariat. Then Megan hits an F5. Mariah can't kick out and Megan gets the pin.
| ◆Blue Stars Official League Match 15-minute single match | ||
| Utami Hayashishita <8 points> |
9 minutes 26 seconds |
Momoko Watanabe <6 points> |
The 5 ★STAR GP official match between Utami Hayashishita and Momo Watanabe is a clash between two wrestlers with a 3-2 record. Neither can afford to lose this match if they want to break away from the chaotic Blue Stars division. Momo betrayed Queen's Quest when they were in the same stable, joining Oedo Tai. The feud between QQ and Oedo Tai escalated to a cage match, where Utami defended her leadership position. In this one-on-one battle, which also carries the weight of unit rivalry, who will claim victory?
Before the match, Momo threw her bat out of the ring and the bell rang. After some feeling each other out, Momo tackled Utami and took her to the ground. After a struggle for a neck hold, Momo got up with a neck lock and then a headlock. Utami went for a head scissors but Momo escaped and they stared each other down. Momo offered a handshake but Utami elbowed her. Utami charged at Momo and she dropped a dropkick. Momo said "I'll do it" and stomped on Utami's face and delivered a middle kick. Momo attempted a body slam but Utami immediately kicked out. Momo put Utami on the ropes and kicked her up. Utami landed a series of elbows, Momo tried to do an Argentine backbreaker but Momo blocked it and charged, Utami stopped her and delivered a backflip. Utami landed a corner elbow attack and a dropkick. Utami got behind Momo but Momo countered and knocked her down with a series of middle kicks. Momo landed a corner dropkick. Utami blocked the second one and sent her out of the ring. Utami also got down and got behind Momo but Momo struck her with the bat. Momo pulls Utami up and delivers a B-Driver outside the ring. Back in the ring, she hits a dropkick from behind and a Soumatou from the front. When Utami kicks out, Momo hits a cruel driver. Utami kicks out and catches up to Momo on the corner, and they exchange elbows. Utami hits a superplex bat drop. Both are down and get up and charge at each other, Momo hits a middle kick and Utami hits a lariat, but it is intercepted. Momo hits a Tequila, but Utami kicks out of it. Momo goes for a Peach Sunrise, but Utami hits a powerbomb. Utami hits a powerful elbow followed by a German suplex. Momo kicks out and rolls her up, but Utami catches Momo's kick and knocks her down with a lariat. Utami spins from an Argentine backbreaker and slams her forward. Momo kicks out, but Utami hits a spinning hijack bomb. Momo can't kick out and Utami gets the pin
Comment from Utami
"Hey, I beat Watanabe Momo, hey. This match was an official match, but it was a showdown between the old and new leaders of QQ, so it wasn't that easy. Watanabe Momo, my grudge against you isn't over yet. You can just dwell on this loss today and eat some white rice with it as your side dish."
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Tam Nakano <7 points> |
8 minutes 28 seconds |
Starlight Kid <4 points> |
This is a 5★STAR GP official match between Tam Nakano and Starlight Kid. World of Stardom Champion Nakano still has a chance to reach the finals, but Kid's Oedo Tai stablemate, Natsuko Tora, has already12points. Even if Kid wins all four remaining matches, including this one, she won't be able to catch up to Natsuko. It's frustrating for Kid, who defeated Natsuko in an official match, but she'll be looking to upset the red belt champion. This is Nakano's first official match since her loss to Natsuko. In a sense, it's a chance for her to make a fresh start…
As both wrestlers charge, Nakano's knee connects, sending Kid to the outside. However, Nakano climbs to the corner, and Kid climbs onto the apron and delivers a neckbreaker. Kid then drops a dropkick from behind, drives Kid into the ropes, and delivers a knee to the neck from behind before going for a brainbuster. Nakano kicks out, and Kid goes for the Tiger Suplex. Nakano resists, and Kid charges. Nakano stops him and delivers a back drop. Nakano goes for the Tiger Suplex again, and Kid resists. They glare at each other, and Kid delivers an elbow, which Nakano returns. They exchange elbows while holding hands. Kid dodges Nakano's lariat and goes to the ropes. Nakano catches him, but Kid resists. Nakano gets behind Kid again and forcefully delivers a German suplex. Kid kicks out, and Nakano goes to the corner. Kid catches up and delivers a slap. Nakano drops him, but Kid delivers a dropkick. Kid slaps Nakano, who is resisting on the corner, and jumps from the top to slam him onto the mat. After dodging brainbusters, Kid hits Black Tiger Divine Punishment. Kid hits Tiger Suplex multiple times, but Nakano counters. Kid gets in position for Tiger Suplex on Nakano. Nakano counters and hits a Tiger Suplex of his own. Kid counters, but both are down. Kid dodges Nakano's Violet Shooting and hits a dropkick from behind. Nakano hits Violet Shooting back and forth and to the side. Kid counters, and Nakano goes for the VSD. Kid counters with Momo☆Latch, but Nakano counters that too. Elbows are exchanged, and Nakano hits a spin kick and a high kick. Kid charges forward with renewed energy, but Nakano stops him and hits the struggling Kid with the VSD for the three count
Kid's comment:
"4 losses in the 5★STAR GP... I've been heartbroken by the 5★STAR GP. But I haven't been heartbroken by Tam Nakano. Because SLK is a greedy black tiger."
Nakano's comment
"Don't get ahead of yourself, Kid! Ouch, my neck hurts. I think you're the one who's getting ahead of yourself the most, Kicchan. Come on up here quickly. You want the red belt, which you weren't interested in before because Nakano Tam has it, and those words really make being a champion worthwhile. Thank you. I think there are times when you're overwhelmed by the gap between your ideals and reality, and everything you do just backfires. Tam has been through that too. But sometimes the moment when things turn around can be in an unexpected place. Kicchan, you can dance, so maybe you should think about what to do with yourself for a bit? What do you think?"
| ◆Red Stars official league match 15 minutes 1 match | ||
| Akari <7 points> |
12 minutes 30 seconds |
Mayu Iwatani <7 points> |
Mayu Iwatani and Syuri will clash in a 5★STAR GP official match. These two, who have previously faced each other in one-on-one matches for the red belt, will now compete in an official league tournament. So far, Iwatani has a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, while Syuri has a record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Will Iwatani or Syuri keep their hopes of winning the championship alive?
The gong sounds, and both wrestlers slowly advance. After feeling each other out, they release their hands just before grappling. Shuri takes Iwatani to the ground with a headlock, but Iwatani counters with a head scissors. Shuri gets back up with a headlock and Iwatani throws her into the ropes, but she sends Shuri flying with a shoulder tackle. After some rope work, Iwatani lands a dropkick, then a soccer ball kick first, to which Shuri glares and retaliates with a soccer ball kick of her own. Iwatani dodges Shuri's high kick but takes a dropkick. Shuri lands a front neck chancery drop. Iwatani counters, and Shuri applies a sleeper hold. Iwatani escapes, and Shuri lands a series of knees to Iwatani's stomach. Iwatani avoids being thrown into the ropes and lands a sling blade and a low dropkick. Shuri falls to the outside, and Iwatani attempts a tope. However, Shuri dodges it, and Iwatani hits her second. Iwatani attempts a dragon, but Shuri uses the apron to execute a swinging DDT. Shuri is the first to make a comeback. Iwatani started to get back up but fell again at the 9 count. Shuri followed, and Iwatani delivered a high kick, sending both of them down outside the ring. After grappling, boththe 18count. Back in the ring, they exchanged elbows while on their knees. Standing up, they continued to exchange elbows, with Shuri landing a series of middle kicks. Iwatani grabbed the Buzzsaw and delivered a Dragon Screw. She hooked her right leg over the ropes and kicked upwards, followed by a chop and a running dropkick to the face. Iwatani gathered her strength and headed to the corner. She landed a missile kick, then a frog splash from the opposite corner. Shuri kicked out, and Iwatani got into a Dragon stance. Shuri resisted and escaped to the ropes. Iwatani didn't let go and kicked the ropes upwards, and Shuri kicked upwards from below, but Iwatani kicked her in the head from behind. Shuri hit a Codebreaker and then lifted Iwatani up. Iwatani countered with a German Suplex. A thrust kick. Shuri countered with a high kick. When Iwatani countered, Shuri lifted her up with a stretch scarf, spun her around10times, and went for the White Tiger. Iwatani managed to reach the ropes.10minutes had passed. Shuri put Iwatani on the ropes and delivered a DDT. When Iwatani countered, Shuri declared her finish and gave Iwatani a shoulder throw. Iwatani countered and rolled her up, but Shuri kicked out. Iwatani delivered a series of buzzsaw kicks, then climbed to the corner and delivered a moonsault press. However, Shuri dodged and delivered a knee tuck. As Iwatani got up, Shuri delivered a German suplex. She slammed Iwatani with a Ryuen, but Iwatani managed to kick out. Shuri delivered a buzzsaw kick, gave Iwatani a shoulder throw, and delivered the Shusekai. The three count was called and Shuri pinned Iwatani.
Comment from Juri
"I defeated IWGP (Women's) Champion Mayu Iwatani. This is 5★STAR, and of course I'm aware of the belt that Mayu Iwatani holds. I haven't worn a belt since I lost the red belt. I want a belt around my waist soon. I won't stop, I'll keep moving forward. I will definitely win the 5★STAR GP and deliver results."
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
4 minutes 43 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Kashima Saki | Mukogo Peach | |
*23rd champion Saki Kashima successfully defended her title for the third time
Interpreting the High Speed title as a matter of seconds, Saki Kashima continues her defense efforts, facing her third title defense. After her last title defense, she nominated her next challenger, Momo Kogo of STARS. Kashima nominated her believing she could easily defend her title against her, but this presents Kogo with a chance for a major upset. It's been a while since she challenged for the High Speed title, and she wants to show the results of her STRONG title challenge in America. Can Kogo make Kashima regret nominating her and claim her first title?
Kashima jumps up into the ring and shows off the belt to Kogo with a little dance. Kashima smiles and extends his hand for a handshake, saying, "Let's have a fair and square match today!" Kashima lies down and says to Kogo, "Please, just finish me off in seconds," and Kogo punches him from above. Kashima extends his hand for a handshake, saying, "I'll stay calm and do this seriously." Kogo tries to roll him up, but Kashima counters and chokes him. Kashima throws Kogo into the ropes, telling him to run. When Kogo throws him, Kashima says, "I don't want to run." Kashima beckons to Kogo, and Kogo tries to roll him up, but Kashima counters. Only Kogo stands up after a headspring. Kashima dodges Kogo's dropkick and lies down. Kashima tries to cover, but Kogo immediately kicks out. Kogo drops a dropkick at Kashima's charge. Kashima dodges the 619 and charges. Kogo sweeps Kashima's legs from the apron and delivers a swan dive missile kick. When Kashima countered, Kogo applied a double-arm neckbreaker. When Kashima countered again, Kogo declared he was going for the finish and went for the Nectar Peach. Kashima quickly countered and slammed him to the mat. Kashima pulled Kogo up and got into a double-arm position. Kogo countered with a body attack. Kashima countered a swing DDT and rolled him up. When Kogo countered, Kashima rolled him up. Kashima dodged a Shoryuken and a kick and rolled him up, but Kogo was on top. When Kashima countered, Kogo hit a thrust kick and rolled him up. Kashima pulled off a comeback move and the referee counted to three. After the match, Kashima held out his hand, but Kogo slapped it away and left the ring
Kashima's comments
"Alright. Wow, Mukou Momo was a piece of cake! I was expecting to come here without even breaking a sweat, but she's gotten really tenacious, hasn't she? I don't know what it is, is it her obsession with high speed, or is it some kind of thought or action stemming from frustration, but I've definitely underestimated Mukou Momo up until now. To be honest, I underestimated her, and because of that, I almost got tripped up at the start and was knocked out in seconds (laughs). That was close. Well, I don't like to acknowledge my opponents, but I'll say this much. I don't want to have a title defense against her again. Thank you very much. Scary, scary, scary."
Comments from Kogo
"...In the end, I left nothing behind... I had so many opportunities, and yet I accomplished nothing... I'll think about it..."
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
13 minutes 46 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| ○Saori Anno | Mei Hoshirai | |
| Natsu-poo | Suzuki Suzu | |
*The 29th champions, Natsupoi and Saori Anno, successfully defended their title for the first time
８・13Natsupoi and Saori Anno, who won the Goddesses of Stardom belts in Osaka, will be defending their titles for the first time. Their challengers are the tag team of Suzu Suzuki and Mei Seira, who have chosen the Stardom ring as their main battleground. The day before, Natsupoi joined Stardom after participating in a Sendai Girls' event. With such a demanding schedule, can she demonstrate the dignity of a champion? She will be hoping to successfully defend her title with Anno's teamwork, but the challengers' tag team strength is unknown, so anything could happen. For that reason, they are sure to be a threat to the champions
As soon as the gong sounded, the challengers launched a surprise dropkick attack. They separated the champions, and Seira and Suzuki attacked Natsupoi together. Seira did a hair whip, cornered Natsupoi, stomped on her neck, and delivered a brainbuster. Seira held Natsupoi to the third rope, and Suzuki delivered a dropkick from under the ring. Natsupoi dodged Seira's charge, and Anno came in for a double dropkick. Natsupoi cornered Seira and retaliated by stomping on her throat. Anno delivered a series of stomps to Seira and applied a sickle hold. Natsupoi then landed a dropkick. Natsupoi delivered a dropkick from behind Seira. They dodged dropkicks at each other, exchanged strikes, and then crossbodies crossed paths. Seira's dropkick connected, but Natsupoi retaliated with a back kick. Anno and Suzuki faced each other. Suzuki charges in with a spear, and when Anno puts out her leg, Suzuki dodges and delivers a sliding German suplex. Suzuki climbs to the corner and Anno hits a superplex Frankensteiner. After an exchange of elbows, Anno goes for a reverse pin. Suzuki counters and kicks Anno down. Suzuki goes for a Tequila Shot, but Anno counters. Suzuki then hits a German suplex. Anno returns the favor with a German suplex of her own. As Suzuki charges, Anno gets behind her and hits another German suplex. Suzuki counters and reads Anno's attempt at a Tantandol and hits her with a Tequila Shot. Seira knocks Natsupoi, who is waiting on the sidelines, down and hits Anno with a dropkick from the apron. She hits another one in the ring and then applies a modified face lock. Seira goes for a powerbomb on Anno. Anno counters and charges, and Suzuki joins in with a combination of kicks. Anno counters and Seira runs up to the ropes. Natsupoi cuts in Anno and they exchange kicks. Anno does a fisherman suplex. Seira retaliates, Anno does a missile kick, Suzuki does a missile kick, Natsupoi does a diving body attack, and Seira follows with a diving body attack. Everyone is down. Seira hits Anno with a series of elbows, Anno gets up and does a neckbreaker, then a forceful German suplex. But Suzuki cuts in. Suzuki hits Natsupoi with an elbow, pulls Anno up, and takes her back. Seira and Suzuki team up with a Codebreaker from the corner, and Suzuki does a German suplex. Seira does a shooting star. Seira goes for an Iguchi bomb on Anno. Anno counters and rolls her up with a pottering, but it's broken up. The champions team up and slam Suzuki down, separating them. Natsupoi does a throwaway German suplex on Seira, Anno and Natsupoi team up again, and Anno does a Tantandol. Seira was unable to counter, and the champions successfully defended their title
After the match, Saki Kashima entered the ring
Kashima: "Anno Saori, you're cute today too, no, wait, Mei-chan! Mei-chan lost today, it was a pathetic defeat. Mei-chan couldn't get the belt. Maybe Seira Mei is surprisingly weak? Or not? But I really enjoy defending my title against weaker opponents, and I only want to fight weaker opponents. You lost today, didn't you? You're weak! Don't you want to see a high-speed match between Seira Mei and Kashima Saki soon? Don't you want to see Rossy? OK! Then it's decided! See ya!"
Kashima was sent off
Natsupoi: "Is it okay? Do you want to say something?"
Seira: "I'm so frustrated and annoyed that I lost. Why did it have to be at this timing?! I'll definitely take that belt myself."
Natsupoi: "It's after our first Goddess title defense. I know I shouldn't be saying this, but I'm sure Mei-chan can win it!...Something's coming."
Shimi & AZM make an appearance
AZM: "OK, OK. First of all, congratulations on your successful defense! That belt is cool and royal, and10thyear in the career with the beautiful Utami Hayashishita! Let me (Utami gives AZM a piggyback ride) challenge you for the Goddess title! Surely, surely, surely the champion isn't going to run away, right?"
Natsupoi: "Of course you're not going to run away, Saori."
Anno: "I won't run away."
Natsupoi: "These poi are cool, cute, elegant, and delicious! Saori, hurry up and get down (Anno tries to give her a piggyback ride but fails) I'm definitely going to poi you, so of course I'll accept the challenge. AZM-senpai, poetic poi, bye poi!"
AZM: "What does 'baipoi' mean?"
Utami and AZM leave the stage
Natsupoi: "It's decided, but it's okay, right?"
Anno: "Okay."
Natsupoi: "So, please look forward to this second title defense! Bye everyone!"
Comments from Natsupoi & Anno
Natsupoi: "Saori's late. Did you break the trophy a little? Isn't it wobbly? You must have broken it. That's why you were late."
Anno: "I didn't break it. It's okay, it's okay."
Natsupoi: "Is it broken? The second time, oh, I made a mistake. The first time! Oh, it's 1. I've been doing 2 all this time. Oh well. It'll be 2 next time. I've successfully defended my title for the first time. How about that, Saori?"
Anno: "It felt like he was protecting my back."
Natsupoi "Of course"
Anno: "I felt it again. How important Natsumi is to me, and rather than just a partner, Natsumi feels more like a companion."
Natsupoi: "My partner. My partner, that's right. Poi is my partner. Yay! Poi is my partner."
Anno: "But I'm happy. (She drops the belt, but pretends to be calm) After all, you can't defend these tag team belts unless two people work together. So I'm really happy that we were able to defend them today. Next time, Hayashishita Utami and AZM will defend them too. Thank you."
Natsupoi: "I dropped it just now, didn't I? I'll never drop it again! Bye-bye!"
Comments from Shimi & AZM
AZM: "Hey, hey, hey, Natsupoi and Anno Saori, the next challenge will be taken on by the cool and royally beautiful Hayashishita Utami and10thanniversary this year. Say something!"
Utami: "It's not a 'bye-bye' kind of thing. Don't make fun of me. It's AZM-senpai's10thanniversary.10years of my cool, royal, and beautiful self comes together, taking the belt will be a piece of cake. Look forward to it. Farewell."
AZM "Goodbye"
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
12 minutes 52 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| MIRAI | wavelet | |
* MIRAI, the 19th champion, successfully defended his title for the first time
Konami, who was only making limited appearances,10thOkayama tournament, a scene unfolded in the ring that was hard to believe. Saki Kashima had joined God's Eye, led by Shuri. MIRAI rebelled against Konami, who felt that the fighting group had turned to comedy with Kashima's addition. This is how the title match was decided. Konami is aiming to win the belt and declare her full return to professional wrestling. On the other hand, MIRAI, while showing signs of wanting Konami to return, is not about to relinquish the white belt. Konami has been showing no signs of being out of practice every time she steps into the ring, so she cannot be underestimated. This is a title match where a change of champion is entirely possible.
When Konami took the match to the ground, MIRAI fought back. Konami went for an armbar after a headlock. When MIRAI escaped, Konami delivered a sliding kick. She went to the apron and tried to twist MIRAI's left arm, but MIRAI countered and lifted her up. Konami countered again and applied a rolling armbar. She then slammed MIRAI's left arm into the ring post and kicked it. MIRAI10count, and Konami delivered a diving foot stomp and an elbow to her left arm. She then kicked her left arm again and went for a one-legged cover. MIRAI kicked out and countered with an elbow. However, Konami immediately delivered a series of stomps. MIRAI dodged a lariat and delivered a shoulder tackle, a corner elbow, and a splash elbow drop. Holding her left hand, she tried to lift Konami up, but couldn't. Konami countered and applied a modified Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). MIRAI tries to escape, but Konami kicks her up and goes for an armlock. MIRAI lifts her up and does a shoulder throw. Konami lands an elbow, and MIRAI tries to retaliate, but her left arm gives out and she collapses. Still, MIRAI lands elbows with her left hand. Konami lands an elbow, and MIRAI retaliates with a flurry of strikes and charges forward. Konami dodges and lands a series of strikes, an elbow, a backfist, and a middle kick. When MIRAI retaliates, Konami delivers a neckbreaker and a knee attack from the corner. When MIRAI retaliates, Konami declares she's going for the finish and delivers a buzzsaw kick. MIRAI dodges and does a back drop. Konami dodges MIRAI's lariat. However, MIRAI lands a lariat and a back drop. She slams her down again, but it's only a two count.10minutes have passed. MIRAI lands a suplex, but it's only a two count. MIRAI tries to land a Miramare Shock, but Konami counters with an armlock. MIRAI regains control of Konami's arm, but Konami slams her down with a Dragon Screw. MIRAI kicks out, and Konami goes for a Triangle Lancer. MIRAI survives, and Konami hits her with a Buzzsaw Kick. MIRAI stops her charge and slams her forward. MIRAI hits Konami with a lariat as she kicks out. Konami kicks out, and MIRAI hits another one, sending her spinning around. The referee counts to three, and MIRAI defeats Konami.
MIRAI: "I successfully defended the white belt for the first time! Konami, come a little closer. It seems like Konami has a lot of thoughts about God's Eye and Kashima Saki. Kashima Saki wasn't in her corner today. Neither was Shuri, of course. I think that's because they consider Konami a friend, right? Fighting today, I'm convinced that if Konami were there, I could become even stronger...ouch...even stronger. I mean, is she really just making limited appearances? She's too strong. Today, I think MIRAI's spirit was stronger than Konami's, which is how I defended the white belt, but everyone is looking forward to her complete comeback, her full recovery, as she mentioned at the press conference, right?!"
Konami: "Thanks. MIRAI, of course I'm strong, you idiot! I lost today, so I agree with you about God's Eye. But, two years ago, I was always second best in Stardom. But I'm not second to anyone. I can't come back to the Stardom ring until I become the brightest star. I want to find that missing piece and make a full comeback. Oh, and where are you, Kashima Saki? O, o! Come on over!"
Kashima enters the ring
Konami: "What are you crying about? MIRAI won today, so I agree with her. But I still don't acknowledge you. There are lots of truly strong wrestlers in God's Eye, so watch them and hone your skills. I still don't acknowledge you, but Kashima Saki, practice hard and get strong."
Kashima: "O-Osu... (tears)"
MIRAI makes Kashima and Konami shake hands
Akari: "Okay, God's Eye, let's spread our wings and soar even higher!"
Sorei Ami also entered the ring
Shuri: "The next big match... Oh, Ami.9that the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, right?October 9th, it's the UWF rules match where I fought Saki, right? Huh, are you going to do it?"
Kashima hides behind MIRAI
Shuri: "So, is there anyone who wants to do UWF rules?"
Mina Shirakawa makes an appearance
Shirakawa: "Would I be unsuitable?"
Akari: "Wow, that's quite a surprise. Shall we do it?"
Shirakawa: "Having overcome the nightmare of Hiroshima, Shirakawa Mina isn't going home empty-handed! That's right, I can't go home empty-handed, so I'm itching to take action. Shuri, let's do a UWF rules match!"
Akari: "Oh, let's do it."
Shirakawa: "Do you know about the leg attacks I've honed to perfection, the submissions I'm good at?"
Akari: "I don't know."
Shirakawa: "I don't know, that's right. I've never made Shuri give up with that move. My signature move is the figure-four leglock.9th, I'll make you give up with a dragon screw followed by a figure-four leglock."
Akari: "That's an interesting thing to say. Well, you'd better study my kicks and submissions thoroughly. I'm looking forward to it."
Shirakawa: (Making a gun shape with his fingers) Bang!
Shirakawa was ejected
Akari: "Okay, let's line up as God's Eye. God's Eye will continue to soar, so please give us your support!"
Comments from Konami
"I lost! I'm no good at all. To be honest, I thought I would return to Stardom as the true champion of the white belt. But MIRAI was stronger. Two years ago, and even longer ago, when I was in Stardom, I was always someone's second choice. I was the runner-up in the Cinderella tournament, the runner-up in the 5★STAR GP, and I challenged for the title again and again, but I couldn't get it. So I took a break, and I decided that when I returned to Stardom next time, I would definitely surpass my past self, but today I fell just short again. So, I can't step into that Stardom ring with such a pathetic performance, so when I return next time, I will be the one who shines the brightest. And I will definitely, definitely return to the Stardom ring in perfect condition, when I can shine the brightest. Please wait for me."
MIRAI's comment
"I successfully defended this white belt for the first time. It hurts... It really hurts, Konami. I had a lot on my mind when I decided to fight for this white belt, but today we clashed in the ring and I think we were able to understand each other a little better. Konami said today that there are still things she's lacking, but today I realized what Konami is lacking. So Konami is necessary for me to become stronger. Konami is a very important member of God's Eye. We're all waiting patiently for Konami's full recovery, so if Konami comes back stronger, I'll be more than happy. I'll be waiting, even stronger. And one more thing, the title match for this white belt was the semi-final today. Stardom is amazing, it's incredible. There are so many incredibly strong people, and I'm so happy to be able to compete among them. But, I'm still frustrated. My next goal is to take this white belt to the main event. Every time I fight, I realize there are still so many things I'm lacking. I want to grow together with this white belt. I will take this white belt higher and higher, changing the times. So, who will be the next challenger! I'll be waiting!
Shirakawa's comment
"Bang bang bang bang! I was in a lot of pain and had some other strange feelings when I spoke in this interview space at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall last time, but today I feel bang bang bang bang bang! I was itching to do something, and Shuri was looking for someone to do a UWF rules match, and it's on9th, so isn't Chanmina the only one who can do it? So I said it. For the past few years, I think since around last year's 5★STAR, I've been honing my leg attacks, honing them, honing them, honing them. I have a lot of them. In my head right now.9th, I'll get Shuri to submit with a dragon screw leglock followed by a figure-four leglock, and then...it's a secret."
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
17 minutes 37 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Julia | Risa Sera | |
*Second champion Giulia successfully defended her title for the third time
Giulia, who successfully defended her STRONG Women's Championship for the second time at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's August 20 Philadelphia event, will face Risa Sera, a native of Sera-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, in her third title defense. Both are Ice Ribbon alumni, and this will be their first clash in a long time in a singles match for the belt. Sera, who leads Prominence, is returning to Stardom after losing the Artist of Stardom Championship at the April 23 Yokohama Arena event. Since the Yokohama Arena show, Sera has gone through a lot both personally and professionally, and she sees this title match as a chance to make a comeback. On the other hand, for Giulia, who has never beaten Sera since her debut, her first victory on the big stage would be a major turning point in her wrestling career. Will Giulia defend her belt, or will Sera, who has nothing to lose, snatch the title in one go?
Sera enters the ring alone. Giulia enters later and glares at Sera. They lock up and grapple, with Sera pushing Giulia into the ropes. After a clean break, Sera applies a headlock and a shoulder tackle. Giulia whips Sera's arm and grabs it. Sera regains control and Giulia grabs her arm and applies a leg lock. Sera escapes and is thrown into the corner and charged with an elbow, then charged in the corner but Giulia dodges and goes outside. Giulia slams her head into the ring post and prepares a table. Sera picks her up and slams her back into the apron. Sera sets up the table and returns to the ring first. When Giulia returns, Sera stops her on the apron and lifts her up. Giulia counters with an elbow to the stomach and a modified Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). However, Sera reverses the position and slams her into the table. The table is split in two. Sera applies a reverse Boston crab to force a submission. She lifts Giulia up and slams her into the corner and delivers a running double knee attack. Double knee drop. Giulia kicks out, and Sera gets fired up. She slams Giulia to the mat, but only gets a two count. Sera climbs to the corner, but Giulia slaps her from below. Giulia climbs up too, getting fired up. Giulia does a superplex, and when Sera tries to do a brainbuster, Giulia counters with a German suplex. Sera lifts her up and slams her forward. Giulia slams her down too, and both are down. They bump their foreheads together and get up, Giulia does an elbow, and Sera does it back. Sera smiles and returns Giulia's elbow. Sera does a series of elbows and spreads her arms to appeal. Giulia does a powerful elbow in return.10minutes have passed. Giulia tries to force a tap-out with an STF. Sera escapes, and Giulia lifts her up and throws her backward. Sera kicks out, and Giulia goes for a Glorious. Sera counters, lifts her up, and slams her to the side. Sera lifts her up, spins around, and slams her down, but Giulia escapes. Sera lifts Giulia up again and attempts a Rasha Scissors. She climbs to the corner and delivers a diving double knee drop. Giulia counters and kicks her in the face with a knee. Sera grabs and lifts her up, but Giulia counters with a rolling prawn hold. Giulia delivers a back drop. Sera gets up and Giulia knees her in the face. She declares she's going for the finish and lifts Giulia up, but the hold falls flat. Giulia tries again and delivers a Glorious Driver. Sera counters at the last moment and15minutes have passed. Giulia goes for a Northern Lights Suplex and delivers an elbow. She dashes, but Sera catches her, spins around, and delivers a Liger Bomb. Giulia counters, and Sera lifts her up and puts her on the corner, attempting a superplex with Rasha Scissors. Giulia counters and drops her with a superplex and pins her. Sera counters, and Giulia delivers a missile kick from the corner and attempts a package piledriver. Sera resists and Giulia punches her. She delivers a package piledriver (Tiger Lily) and a Northern Lights Bomb. Sera can't counter and Giulia successfully defends her title.
Julia: "Sera, Sera, Sera! Sera!!I beat Sera! There's something I've wanted to tell you for so long, but I just couldn't. Sera...san. You were the only one who was kind to me, a newcomer. I couldn't say it for so long, but I can finally say it. Thank you. Sera-san, please fight me again. No, fight me again! And please leave Suzuki Suzu to me. You can rest easy now. Thank you."
Sera: "Julia, I lost, a complete defeat... Did you really think I'd say that, you bastard?! Now I owe you one. I'm not giving up on this match, or on Suzu. I'll definitely get my revenge somewhere..."
Suzu watches from ringside. Sera leaves the ring
Giulia: "I'll be waiting. Anytime, forever. Greetings everyone in Hiroshima! Hey everyone, how was today's tournament, despite the scorching heat? I'm going to continue defending this newly created STRONG (women's) belt, fighting strong opponents all over the world, and I want to give strength to everyone! And Suzu, I'm counting on you next week (for the Dream Tag Team match on September 10th )."
Suzu stands in her apron, and Julia and Suzu shake hands
Giulia: "Thanks to Suzu for being my second. Everyone, look forward to seeing Suzu and Giulia team up. Now, I'd like to wrap things up. Do you know what to say? Do you know what to say when you say 'arrivederci'? You say 'see you later'. So, everyone in Hiroshima, until we meet again, arrivederci, see you later!"
Julia's comment
"See? I told you, Giulia is so hyped because she's defending her STRONG (women's) title during 5★STAR! This grueling league tournament, and the title matches that are being scheduled one after another, have kept her spirits high. I think it's because of this energy that she was able to defend her title today in a way. Sera Risa is so strong, so big, and such an amazing senior. But today it was Giulia who won. There's no time to reminisce about the good old days. The league matches will be here again soon. This year, Giulia will conquer 5★STAR and achieve the first ever two-year winning streak. I'll be defending this STRONG belt one after another and going all the way to the ends of the earth. With this belt, I'll go higher and higher. Thank you, Sera. Suzu, I'm looking forward to next week."
Sera's comment
Sera: "It's frustrating. Those four words sum it up. I knew for sure that it was different from that time, but somehow nostalgia got the better of me. I wanted to fight more. Every single one of Julia's moves was powerful, and I don't think I've ever hesitated so much to turn her shoulder before, every move was heavy. Is this what they mean by strong? She was strong. Body and mind. Not a single thing broke. I thought I did my best, but her spirit wasn't broken at all. I guess it's okay to think that this isn't enough. Julia, be prepared for what's going to happen the next time we meet. And Suzu Suzuki, you might be having fun over there, but I wonder how long that will last."