"Dream Tag Festival 2023"
September 10th (Sun) Yokohama Budokan (Attendance: 1479)
Match Results
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| ○Ami Sorei |
3 minutes 6 seconds |
Yuna Mizumori |
| Juri | Gassan Kazuka | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Cogma |
| ○Akari | Saya Iida● | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
2 minutes 27 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Juri | |
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Megan Behn |
2 minutes 58 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| ○Mei Hoshirai | Lady C | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Shirakawa Mina |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
Anno Saori |
| ○Tam Nakano | Summery | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○MIRAI |
11 minutes 50 seconds |
Himan ● |
| Mai Sakurai | Rinan | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mariah May |
8 minutes 19 seconds, |
Momo Kogo● |
| ○ Hanan | Watanabe Momo | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Hazuki |
14 minutes 56 seconds |
Nanae Takahashi |
| Tora Natsuko | Ryuaku Summer | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Suzuki Suzu |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Maika |
| Julia | Utami Hayashishita | |
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Starlight Kid |
15 minutes 24 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| ○AZM | Iwatani Mayu | |
Match Details Report
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| ○Ami Sorei |
3 minutes 6 seconds |
Yuna Mizumori |
| Juri | Gassan Kazuka | |
A gauntlet tag team match featuring five teams. The participating teams are: Shuri & Sorei Ami from God's Eye, Lady C & Amasaki Mitsuyoshi from Queen's Quest, a mixed team of Tsukiyama Waka & Mizumori Yuna, a mixed team of Megan Bain & Seira Mei, and Koguma & Iida Saya from STARS. Who will be the last to claim victory in this elimination-style tag team match?
Shuri & Sorei Amivs.Tsukiyama Waka & Mizumori Yuna. Before the bell even rang, Tsukiyama's team launched a surprise attack. Tsukiyama's team dodged Shuri's charge and delivered a dropkick. Mizumori announced her weight and delivered a body press. Sorei knocked Mizumori away with a shoulder tackle. With Tsukiyama's assistance, Mizumori delivered a lariat and a modified reverse Boston crab. Shuri hit Mizumori with a knee attack, Sorei with a body attack, and Shuri and Sorei performed a brainbuster together. Sorei lifted Mizumori but was rolled up. Shuri took Tsukiyama outside the ring. Sorei hit Mizumori with a lariat and a Blue Thunder. Sorei pinned Mizumori.
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Magnificent Ami |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Cogma |
| ○Akari | Saya Iida● | |
The third team to face off was Koguma & Iida Saya. Koguma's team also launched a surprise attack without waiting for the bell. They caught Sorei and hit her with a dropkick from both sides. Koguma stomped on Sorei and delivered a foot stomp. Iida hit Sorei with a series of reverse chops. Sorei dodged a jumping chop and hit Iida with a double chop. Shuri hit Iida with a dropkick, a knee attack, a front neck chancery, and then an armlock. Koguma tried to break it up, but Sorei separated them. Iida hit a lariat, Koguma hit a gun stun, and Koguma and Iida combined for a face crusher. Iida launched an Iida Rocket at Shuri. She tried to roll her up with an Iida Bridge, but Sorei broke it up. Shuri stopped Iida's charge and slammed her to the mat, then applied an armlock. She then added a head scissors and applied a Suzaku on the ground, forcing Iida to tap out
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| ○ Megan Bahn |
2 minutes 27 seconds |
Ami Sourei ● |
| Hoshirai Mei | Juri | |
The fourth team to appear was Seira Mei & Megan Bane. Akari sent Sorei out saying "Please go ahead" and faced off against Megan. Megan stood up and received Sorei's charge. Akari joined in for a double shoulder tackle, but Megan sent them both flying. Sorei landed a series of elbows. Megan retaliated, and Akari interfered, attempting a double brainbuster. Megan countered by slamming them both down. She threw the celebrating Seira to the outside of the ring, where Akari was. She picked up Sorei, but was rolled up. Megan kicked out and pinned Sorei with an F5
| ◆Gauntlet Tag Team Match, 10-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Megan Behn |
2 minutes 58 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| ○Mei Hoshirai | Lady C | |
Last to enter were the team of Lady C and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki, who launched a surprise attack. Lady delivered a series of chops to Megan, but Megan stopped her charge and delivered a body slam. Seira hit a running lariat, and Megan followed up with a dropkick, to which Seira responded. Lady retaliated, and reading Seira's movements, delivered a shoulder tackle. Amasaki entered and worked with Lady to attack Seira. Amasaki delivered a series of elbows to Seira, but Amasaki dodged Seira's dropkick and rolled her up for a pin. Amasaki attempted to pin Amanohashidate, but Megan interfered. Seira slipped past Amasaki and rolled her up for a pin. After an exchange of pins, Megan hit Amasaki with a lariat, and Seira rolled her up for the three count. Seira and Megan were the winning team
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Shirakawa Mina |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
Anno Saori |
| ○Tam Nakano | Summery | |
Tam Nakano and Mina Shirakawa will be sharing the same corner for the first time in a while. The two were once allies in Cosmic Angels, but Shirakawa left Cosmic Angels to form Club Venus. The current Goddesses of Stardom champions, Natsupoi and Saori Anno, are also Cosmic Angels. With former member Shirakawa surrounded by Cosmic Angels, she will likely hold the key to the outcome of the match
Nakano and Shirakawa stare at each other. Natsupoi and Anno approach, Natsupoi and Nakano touch fingers, and Anno and Nakano shake hands. Shirakawa takes the lead, overpowering Nakano, and faces Natsupoi. They lock up and Shirakawa pushes Natsupoi into the ropes, feigning a break before going for a strike, but Natsupoi dodges. After some rope work, Shirakawa delivers a dropkick, then calls in Nakano to attack Natsupoi in a coordinated attack. As they run to the ropes, Nakano bumps into Shirakawa. Natsupoi and Anno then corner Shirakawa. Anno stomps on Shirakawa's face and puts him in a sickle hold. Natsupoi joins in with a dropkick. Natsupoi delivers a dropkick to Shirakawa's back. Shirakawa retaliates, and Nakano interferes, entering the ring. However, as Natsupoi begins some rope work, Nakano inexplicably joins in, delivering a double dropkick to Shirakawa. Shirakawa lands an elbow on Nakano, then another elbow on Anno. Shirakawa hits Anno with a running elbow and a dropkick. Natsupoi cuts off Shirakawa's charge and Anno lands a big boot. Shirakawa lands a series of strikes, and Anno lands another big boot. Shirakawa hits a rolling elbow on Anno's charge. Nakano calls for a tag and enters the ring. Nakano and Anno stare each other down on the ground. Anno attacks, but Nakano stops him. Anno lands an elbow, and Nakano retaliates. Anno spreads her arms to receive Nakano's elbow and stands up. After an exchange of elbows, Nakano lands a spin kick, and Anno lands a German suplex. Nakano lands another German suplex. Anno lands a neckbreaker. Natsupoi lands a body attack, dodges Nakano's charge, and lands a double dropkick with Anno. Anno lands a missile kick, and Natsupoi lands a Fairial Gift. However, Shirakawa makes the cut in time. Natsupoi and Anno followed up with a thrust kick, Natsupoi hit a backlash, Nakano countered, and Natsupoi and Anno attempted a tag-team move, but Shirakawa cut them off and gave instructions to Nakano. Nakano and Shirakawa did a plancha to the outside. Back in the ring, they tagged Natsupoi with strikes, and Nakano hit a Violet Shooting. Natsupoi countered, and Nakano hit a Tiger Suplex. However, Anno successfully broke it up. Shirakawa hit Anno with a Dragon Screw, and Nakano attempted a VSD on Natsupoi. Natsupoi countered, and they exchanged roll-up attempts. Nakano hit a Violet Shooting from close range. She jumped on and rolled her up for the three count
Tamu: "Mina, because you were by my side today, we were able to defeat the strongest tag team champions. Thank you. How about we form an alliance, Cozuen and Club Venus? Look over here... Well, I know you all have a lot of different feelings today, but since Dream H won today, how about we all dance the Cozuen Dance together?"
Shirakawa shook his head to indicate no, but the music started. The four of them started doing the Kozuen Dance, but Shirakawa stopped midway through
Shirakawa: "Isn't that weird! I'm the type of person who starts dancing when the music plays! Tam, Dream H won today. I remembered our teamwork, and my body remembered it automatically. My body was dancing to the Cosendance automatically too. But, Shirakawa Mina, as the leader of Club Venus, will defeat Nakano Tam. I'm going to take this off you. The Cosendance is only for tonight, thanks Tam."
As they were leaving, Nakano extended his hand from below the ring, but Shirakawa did not respond and left the ring. Nevertheless, both of them left through the gate together
Comments from Natsupoi & Anno-gumi
Natsupoi: "Oh no oh no oh no, oh no, I lost. I'm sorry, really. I'm so sorry."
Anno: "Sorry me too. I didn't really know how strong that pair was. I was lacking in my knowledge."
Natsupoi: "But Dream H was really strong, wasn't it?"
Anno: "But you know, I realized something today. Dream Match, we're not really dreamers. We're not dreamers, but I thought we should always keep the feeling of dreaming."
Natsupoi: "That's right! You said it well. You're absolutely right. Let's remain a dream tag team forever. 5★STAR, Nakano Tam! It made me remember the old days a little. Let's go head-to-head. I'm looking forward toSeptember 30th. Bye-poi!"
Anno: "Shirakawa Mina, your legs..."
Comments from Nakano & Shirakawa
Shirakawa: "Cosendance is weird, isn't it?"
Nakano: "Because I wanted to dance..."
Shirakawa: "Tam keeps talking about the Allied forces and all that, but does Tam really want me to come back?"
Nakano: "...I do think so. But, yeah. Well, even if I came back, I'd just become the fourth woman. Maybe it's better if I don't come back."
Shirakawa: "No, that's not right. If I go back, Tam will become second best, won't she? I'll let her stay because I feel sorry for her."
Nakano: "That's kind of you."
Shirakawa: "I'm the kind of woman who holds grudges about what happened that day. I haven't forgotten. What I'm after now is the red belt. I have to take it off you, so make sure you protect it and wait."
Nakano: "I won't wait, but I'll protect you, protect you, and go far ahead of you, Mina."
Shirakawa: "It might be an unbreakable bond because Nakano Tamu sent me to hell, but this time I think I'll make Tamu-chan cry. Thank you."
Shirakawa left the room
Nakano: "Thank you."
KAIRI gives a greeting, confirming her participation in the Nagoya event on October 9th .
KAIRI: "Hello everyone. I'm KAIRI, the pirate princess who travels the world. Today, I really wanted to be in this Stardom ring and greet all the Stardom fans in person, so I've taken this time to speak with you all. In March 2022 , I made my return to this Stardom ring that I love so much, and for a year and a half... it was a short time, but I was able to team up with so many wrestlers and it was the best time ever, thank you so much. I don't know if I was able to contribute to Stardom or be of any help, but I truly love all the Stardom wrestlers, staff, and fans from the bottom of my heart. In professional wrestling, there is a beginning, and one day every wrestler will have to end. I have also thought about my own end. And I have decided to embark on my final voyage. The Stardom ring is filled with only amazing wrestlers, so I believe that together with all of you, the wrestlers will take Stardom to even greater heights, so please continue to support them. Thank you so much for the past year and a half!"
Hazuki, Iida Saya, and Koguma enter
Hazuki: "KAIRI, before you embark on your new voyage, I know there isn't much time, but please play a match against us, the homegrown players."
When Hazuki extended her hand for a handshake, KAIRI responded and continued speaking on the microphone
KAIRI: "I'd like to say thank you... but... In September , there's the 5★STAR GP, and I want everyone to focus, and there isn't much time. But I've always wanted to compete. So, last year I had to cancel a match in Nagoya. It's in October (after the deadline) , but on October 9th at the Nagoya Dolphin Arena, if you're interested , please come."
Nanae Takahashi makes an appearance
Nanae: "Passion! KAIRI! KAIRI, KAIRI, do you have passion?!"
KAIRI: "Yes, I do!"
Nanae: "Okay, so lastly, I definitely want to do Nanami Ri!"
KAIRI: "I want to do it!"
Nanae: "Let's do it!"
KAIRI: "I'll do it! Huh? But it's3against2, one person is missing. One person... Maybe Nanae-san? Is that okay? Mayu-san! Mayu-san, are you there? Maybe you're not here?"
Iwatani is called out and heads to the ring
Iwatani: "Huh, what is it?"
KAIRI: "If possible, would you be willing to play a 3 -on -3 match in Nagoya on October 9th ?"
Iwatani: "Huh? What? (laughs) Good evening everyone at Yokohama Budokan! Um, what? Nanami Ri and Iwatani Mayu? So, classmates? Huh, do you all want to see us? It's the very end... Hmm... Hmm, well then, please enjoy."
Iwatani and KAIRI shook hands
KAIRI: "Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule."
Iwatani: "Please take good care of Nanae too."
Nanae: "It's not Nanae!"
Iwatani: "It's okay, it's okay. Let's do our best."
KAIRI: "So, on October 9th , we will be having a match that is typical of Stardom with this lineup. We ask for your support. The match is coming up soon, so we'll wrap things up now. Thank you all for your time. Have a great time!"
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○MIRAI |
11 minutes 50 seconds |
Himan ● |
| Mai Sakurai | Rinan | |
MIRAI and Sakurai Mai, who once worked together in Donna del Mondo, have formed a tag team. This will be Sakurai's first23rd. She won that match as part of a trio with Thekla and Seira Mei, but how will they fare this time? Their opponents are the twin sisters Rina and Hina. The sisters have very different styles, but will their teamwork work?
"I'll go," Sakurai volunteered to go first and shook Hinami's hand, but Hinami pulled her hand and delivered a brainbuster followed by a dropkick, then went for an armlock, which Rinami broke up. As Sakurai tried to run, Rinami grabbed her in a headlock. MIRAI grabbed Hinami in a headlock. They all broke free at once, but Rinami betrayed them, and Hinami delivered a dropkick to Sakurai. Sakurai retaliated, and Hinami went for a body slam. Sakurai countered with a body slam of her own, yelling "You commoner!" and stomping on her before going for an armlock. Hinami escaped, and Sakurai put her right hand on the ropes and tightened the hold. MIRAI delivered a body slam to Hinami. Hinami came at her with a series of elbows, but MIRAI stood up to receive them. MIRAI twisted her arm and slammed her into her corner, handing her over to Sakurai. Sakurai kicked her arm and charged forward. Hinami dodges a big boot and executes a hip throw. Rinami enters the ring and delivers a running double knee followed by a Manji hold, shouting, "What kind of lady are you?!" MIRAI intervenes and joins in the choke. Rinami delivers a dropkick to Sakurai. Sakurai responds with a combination of kicks. Rinami retaliates, and Sakurai declares she's going for the finish and prepares for a brainbuster. Rinami counters and they exchange elbows. Rinami slams Sakurai to the mat but is countered with a kick. MIRAI delivers a missile kick to Rinami. Rinami retaliates, and MIRAI takes her back. Rinami counters with a fisherman suplex. Hinami delivers a dropkick to MIRAI. Hinami dodges MIRAI's charge and executes a tomoe nage. Hinami tries to throw MIRAI but is held back. Hinami delivers a series of elbows and a backbreaker. MIRAI leaps onto Hinami's charge and applies an armlock. Rinami enters and attempts a combined brainbuster with Hinami. MIRAI resists and causes them to collide, separating them. Sakurai enters and combines a face crusher with MIRAI. Hinami counters and MIRAI goes for an armlock, but Hinami escapes. Rinami blocks MIRAI's charge with a hip throw and combines with Hinami. Rinami delivers a diving double knee drop, and Hinami delivers a modified rock bottom, but Sakurai interferes. Sakurai sends Rinami out of the ring. Hinami lifts MIRAI, but MIRAI counters with a dropkick. MIRAI lifts Sakurai and they combine with a missile kick, but Rinami interferes just in time.10minutes have passed. MIRAI attempts a lariat, but Hinami dodges it and applies a Gedo Clutch. MIRAI countered, slamming Hinami backwards. Hinami got up and charged, but MIRAI hit a lariat. Hinami countered, and MIRAI hit a Miramarre. Rina tried to break up the hold, but Sakurai came to her aid with a big boot followed by a Paradise Lock. Hinami gave up, and MIRAI won.
Sakurai: (Still sitting on top of Rinami) "Hello everyone at Yokohama Budokan, it's been a while! How are you all? This chair isn't very comfortable! (Kicks Rinami away)"
Rinami shouted "Don't mess with me!" and delivered a front high kick, then left the ring alone
Sakurai: "What a cheeky little kid you are. Once again, greetings to all the ladies and commoners of Los Angeles who have come to Yokohama Budokan! Now be quiet for a moment. MIRAI, thank you for today. Thank you for keeping your promise, since that day when we promised to come back stronger and fight again, and for holding onto your belts and teaming up like this."
MIRAI wears Wonder's belt, and Sakurai wears the Artist's belt over his shoulder
Sakurai: "I have a request. Would you be willing to be my tag team partner in this year's tag league?"
MIRAI: "A lady? No, a super lady? It's definitely Sakurai Mai. Sakurai Mai, why did you say it first? I was going to say it."
Sakurai: "Wait a minute. I couldn't really understand you because of your accent."
MIRAI: "Why did you say that first? I was thinking the same thing!"
Sakurai: "So that's what you said. I got the message. What a coincidence. So, it's settled then, right?"
MIRAI: "Put your heart and soul into it! Thank you! Say put your heart and soul into it. Say put your heart and soul into it..."
Sakurai: "Be quiet! And commoners, I was in training to become a super lady, but I have returned for the Dream Tag Team. However, I will be going on a training journey for a little longer. And I will definitely return before you all as a super lady. So you commoners, become super commoners and wait for my return. Well then, excuse me!"
Comments from MIRAI & Sakurai
MIRAI: "It's been a long time since we've had a MiraiSaku victory. I'm feeling great right now. How about you, Lady?"
Sakurai: "I was really happy that MIRAI kept the promise she made that day. And thank you so much for helping us win today. Thank you for readily accepting the tag league as well."
MIRAI: "Why did you say it first?"
Sakurai: "Huh?"
MIRAI: "I was going to say that."
Sakurai: "What a coincidence. Well, I guess it can't be helped. We've spent so much time together, so we're in the same boat about everything."
MIRAI: "Mirai Saku, I'll put my heart and soul into it! I'll do my best. (In a low voice) I'll put my heart and soul into it, I'll put my heart and soul into it."
Sakurai: "Shut up!"
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Mariah May |
8 minutes 19 seconds, |
Momo Kogo● |
| ○ Hanan | Watanabe Momo | |
The Momoko tag team of Watanabe Momo and Kogo Momo has been formed, while Hanan and Mariah May have won their respective rumble matches to secure a spot in this year's 5★STAR GP. Although they belong to different units, the two have become comrades in the tournament and will be teaming up for the first time. Of course, this is also the first time the Momoko tag team has been formed. Watanabe Momo of Oedo Tai and Kogo Momo of STARS—will this tag team function as a team?
Hanan and Mariah appeared having swapped costumes. Hanan was in Mariah mode even when being checked by the referee. Watanabe kicked Kogo down and provoked him, saying, "I'll be fine on my own, come at me." Mariah's team attacked with a double dropkick. They cornered Watanabe and double-teamed him with a running kick. For some reason, Hanan did a Bronco Buster. Hanan did some rope work on Kogo. They dodged moves and stared each other down. When Kogo ran, Watanabe tagged him in without permission and threw him out of the ring. Watanabe attacked Hanan, saying, "I'll be fine on my own." Hanan countered Watanabe's charge with a hip throw. Hanan and Mariah caught Kogo's body attack, but Watanabe destroyed it. Watanabe hit Hanan with a middle kick, cornered him, and stomped on his face. Hanan came at Watanabe with a series of elbows, but Watanabe knocked him down with one middle kick. Hanan anticipated Watanabe's charge and delivered an elbow smash. Mariah follows with a high kick and a missile kick. Watanabe drops a dropkick at Mariah's charge. Mariah delivers a superplex Frankensteiner, Hanan hits a Famouser, and the two deliver double chops in succession, then use the rebound from the ropes to hit Watanabe with a brainbuster. Hanan hits Watanabe with a knee attack. Watanabe holds her to the ropes and Kogo hits a 619, with Watanabe joining in with a middle kick. Kogo gives instructions to Watanabe. Watanabe tries to throw Mariah but his kick hits the wrong person. Hanan and Mariah combine with a back drop. Kogo tries to break it up but Hanan throws him to the outside, gets Watanabe up and declares the finish. He goes for a back drop but Watanabe dodges and hits him with a chicken wing followed by a suplex. Hanan counters, and Watanabe grabs him and gets ready for a Tequila, but Kogo's thrust kick hits the wrong person. Hanan charges, but Watanabe hits him with a high kick and a bat. Mariah also hits him. Kogo tried to stop him, but Watanabe punched him and threw the referee out of the ring. This was ruled a foul and resulted in a loss for the Momogumi team
Watanabe: "What the hell is this? What kind of crappy game is this? Damn Momo, you and I area hundredyears too early to be working together!"
Watanabe then delivered a kick to Mukai
Watanabe: "I didn't pick up the mic to say this. I'm holding this mic because I have something I want to say. Do you all know? I'm 5★STAR, and I beat MIRAI in the first round. So you know? I have the right to challenge for the white belt. Hahaha. But I'm not interested in the white belt. But I hate that damn introverted, goody-two-shoes MIRAI. So I want to see that poor crying face of hers again, that's all."
Watanabe's comment
"As I said in the ring, I have a clean 3-0 record against MIRAI. So I have a chance to challenge for the white belt. But I'm not interested. I'm not interested, but the moment MIRAI will be most devastated is when she loses the belt, right? And when she loses to Black Peach, right? That's why I'm saying this. I want to see that poor crying face of hers, so I'm going to go and destroy that white belt. Well, I'll be waiting for your reply."
Comments from Hanan & Mariah
Hanan: "We, The Future, have won. We are the winners."
Mariah Carey "Winner"
Hanan: "It was really fun. We enjoyed it."
Mariah: "It was fun! Makeup and costumes."
Hanan: "Yes, they did all my makeup and hair, and I even borrowed and swapped costumes. It was great, and fun. I'd love to team up again."
Mariah: "I want to see you again."
Shirakawa: "Yeah, Hanan! Hanan was great. Club Venus."
Hanan "Venus"!?」
Shirakawa: "Hana, I'm so glad for you. Club Venus. Hana, this is your chance to change."
Hanan: "Venus!? Huh, Venus!?"
Shirakawa: "Together Forever"
Hanan: "No, no!"
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| ○Hazuki |
14 minutes 56 seconds |
Nanae Takahashi |
| Tora Natsuko | Ryuaku Summer | |
Hazuki and Tora Natsuko form a wild tag team. Hazuki is currently with STARS, but was formerly with Oedo Tai and has been known for her wild fighting style since her debut. Hazuki even chose Natsuko as her opponent for her retirement match. Their opponents are Takahashi Nanae and Ruanka, who have unexpectedly teamed up. Ruanka and Natsuko will face off against fellow Oedo Tai members. After the tag league matches and the Passion Injection Match, a team of users of the Refrigerator Bomb and Freezer Bomb has been formed for the first time. However, Ruanka's resistance is inevitable. A chaotic development is expected..
Ruika suddenly throws away Nanae's Passion towel. On stage, Natsuko extends her hand and Hazuki shakes it. Before the gong, Natsuko and Hazuki launch a surprise attack and take the fight outside the ring. Hazuki slams Nanae into the audience, and Natsuko throws Ruika around as well. Hazuki then slams Nanae into the ring post. Back in the ring, Natsuko and Hazuki perform a face wash. They grab Ruika and deliver a double senton. When Ruika kicks out, Natsuko applies a series of pins. Natsuko delivers a series of corner lariats. Natsuko and Ruika exchange shoulders. Natsuko pulls Ruika's hair and delivers a senton. However, Ruika dodges and delivers another senton. Natsuko dodges and applies a reverse Boston crab. When Ruika escapes, she and Natsuko exchange elbows. Natsuko unleashed a barrage of low kicks, and Ruika countered Natsuko's charge with a cross body. Nanae delivered a lariat and a flurry of elbows. Natsuko called in Hazuki, but Nanae hit Hazuki with a lariat, and they exchanged lariats. Nanae won the exchange but was only counted to two. Natsuko caught Nanae's charge and did a backflip. Hazuki hit Nanae with a missile kick from the opponent's corner. After an exchange of elbows, Hazuki landed a series of blows, and Nanae collapsed. Ruika interfered with Hazuki's charge, and Nanae delivered a back drop. Nanae and Ruika teamed up for a face crusher and also competed in a face lock. Nanae pulled Hazuki up, slammed her forward, and delivered a sliding kick and a back drop. However, Hazuki's shoulder rose. Hazuki did a senton, and as she climbed to the corner, Ruika stopped her and called in Nanae for a superplex. Ryuka receives the tag and delivers a spear lariat, shoulder tackle, and senton. When Hazuki kicks out, Ryuka goes for a fisherman suplex. Hazuki holds on, dodges Ryuka's charge, and together with Natsuko they launch a spear attack, with Natsuko delivering a cannonball. Nanae breaks up Hazuki's face lock. Hazuki dodges a clothesline and Natsuko delivers a lariat to both of them. Hazuki's tope suicida to the outside is also dodged. Nanae and Ryuka grab Hazuki and deliver a sandwich lariat, with Ryuka delivering a lariat. When Hazuki kicks out, Ryuka delivers a fisherman suplex. Ryuka calls Nanae over and they team up in the corner, with Nanae dropping a refrigerator bomb and Ryuka dropping a freezer bomb. However, Natsuko makes an appearance in time. They exchange lariats and Natsuko and Hazuki spray poison mist on both of them. Natsuko delivers a death valley to Ryuka, and Hazuki delivers a diving senton. Ruika was unable to counter, and Hazuki got the three count
Comments from Hazuki & Natsuko
Natsuko: "It's been how many years since I teamed up with Hazuki? Kagetsu left around 2020 , so it's been about two or three years. Of course, I have a lot of thoughts. I was the one who had her retirement match. And when she came back, I wasn't injured. Is there anything sadder than finding out about it on the news? In my wrestling career, there's really only one person you've ever had as your retirement partner. Not just one person, but just once. Well, there were times when I got annoyed like that, but, well, I don't really want to create a sentimental atmosphere, but, honestly... I honestly had fun today. Well, if you ask me if I'd team up with her again, I'd say no. That's the opinion of Tora Natsuko, who is now the leader of Oedo Tai, no, she was Oedo Tai back then, but is now the leader of Oedo Tai. That's all."
Hazuki: "I wonder what Natsuko was thinking about teaming up with me. After I retired, she suddenly had to take on a lot of responsibilities. She was probably against my return, and I don't know what she was thinking when she teamed up with me today, but I had fun. I just had fun, but I never really thought we'd be teaming up, and today felt like a dream, and even though I barely remember the match, I still had fun. Natsuko, thank you for teaming up with me. That's all."
Comments from Nanae & Ruaku Natsu
Nanae: "We're wearing matching outfits. I wonder if you got them to match? I don't know why. Ruanka, this is the first time the refrigerator and freezer have been combined. How was it? Combining them?"
Ruika: "If there are people who want to see it again..."
Nanae: "So you want to do it. Ruika isn't very honest. I thought maybe a match would open up a door for her, but oh well, she lost. I'm sorry I couldn't help you."
Ruika: "It's gotten so red... This (towel) was just right for wiping my face."
Nanae: "It wasn't meant for that purpose, but I did it in Ruika's colors, so I made sure Ruika would like it. Make sure you engrave this passion in your heart until the next time we fight side by side. You're only19, right? You still have a long way to go. You're the one who's going to carry the torch for this women's pro wrestling world, Stardom. You're going to forge a path forward!"
Ruanka: "Shut up!"
Nanae: "Got it?! If there's anything I can do to help you with that, I'll definitely teach it to you. I never imagined it would turn out like this when I started this freezer bomb thing on my own, but pro wrestling is so interesting!"
Ryuka: "You're still being noisy even after the match."
Nanae: "Of course. Come on, let's shout out our passion. Ready, set, go, passion! Ready, set, go, passion!"
Ruika: "Passion! It's so annoying!"
Nanae: "See you again."
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Suzuki Suzu |
at 20 minutes and 00 seconds |
Maika |
| Julia | Utami Hayashishita | |
This tournament will determine the dream tag team through fan voting. The tag team that received the most votes is Giulia and Suzuki Suzu. The two once competed in the same ring in Ice Ribbon, but they parted ways, with Giulia joining Stardom. Suzuki has also come to Stardom. Suzuki initially came as a member of Prominence, targeting Giulia, but this year she left Prominence and chose Stardom as her main battleground. Although her rivalry with Giulia continues, a dream tag team will be formed for one night only (?). Their opponents, Hayashishita Utami and Maika, are also a very limited tag team. Maika has been aware of Utami since her debut in JUST TAP OUT, and she challenged Utami for the Future of Stardom Championship in her home ring. After that, Maika joined Donna del Mondo, formed by Giulia, along with Syuri, and then moved to Stardom. The rivalry between Utami and Maika continues, and they just faced each other in a 5★STAR GP official match the other day. This ongoing battle will come to life from a different perspective as a dream tag team match. Every combination is a dream match that is sure to be an intense battle
Suzuki enters with a chair, and Giulia with a table. Suzuki first subdues Giulia and confronts Maika. They exchange moves and elbows. They both avoid a tag and Giulia and Utami enter the ring. After a lock-up, Giulia applies a headlock, but Utami counters and takes the match to the ground. Utami escapes Giulia's head scissors and they stare each other down. Suzuki attacks Utami from behind, shouting "Giulia, let's go!" and the fight spills outside the ring. Giulia throws a chair, and Suzuki calls Giulia in and prepares a table. However, Maika hits Suzuki with an Argentine backbreaker, and Utami hits Giulia with an Argentine backbreaker. Giulia is brought back into the ring, and Utami kicks her in the face. Utami applies an Argentine backbreaker, but Giulia counters with a sleeper hold. Utami counters with a sleeper hold. Giulia counters, but Utami rolls her up. Giulia applies a neck lock, but Utami lifts her up and slams her into the corner. Maika hits Giulia with a running lariat, but Utami throws her into the corner multiple times. Giulia hits Maika with a dropkick. Maika delivers a side buster. Utami lifts Maika and slams her onto Giulia. Maika pulls Giulia up and delivers a brainbuster. Giulia jumps from the corner and hits Maika with a swinging DDT and a dropkick. Suzuki receives the tag and delivers a dropkick and a sliding German suplex from under the ring, and Giulia, who has been called in, immediately follows up with a neckbreaker. Suzuki hits Maika with a missile kick. Maika tries to counter Suzuki's tequila shot attempt but is hit with an elbow from Suzuki. However, Maika powerslams Suzuki as she charges. Utami hits Suzuki with a series of lariats. When Suzuki retaliates, Utami slams her down with something resembling a chokeslam. Suzuki counters when Utami takes her back. Giulia intervenes and competes with Suzuki in a face lock. However, Maika breaks it up and10minutes have passed. Maika delivers a lariat to both of them. Maika takes out a drink and hands it to Utami, who takes a sip. Maika puts Giulia and Utami puts Suzuki on a table and pours the drink over them. As Utami climbs onto the corner, Suzuki throws a chair at her. Giulia and Suzuki do a piledriver on the table.14count. Suzuki declares she's going for the finish and attempts a German suplex. Utami tries to escape but Suzuki pulls her to the center and delivers a German suplex. Suzuki follows up with a series of kicks but Utami stops them and slams her down with a powerbomb. Utami tries a hijack bomb on Suzuki but is rolled up. Utami does a bat hanging drop, and Suzuki immediately delivers a knee from behind. They exchange tags and15minutes have passed, with Maika and Giulia exchanging elbows. Maika lands a lariat on Giulia's charge. Giulia dodges a rolling lariat and delivers a back drop. Giulia lands a knee, but Maika retaliates. Giulia charges after an elbow, but Maika stops her and delivers a Flame Drop. Giulia and Maika exchange elbows, then combine to slam Maika down. 3 minutes remaining. Giulia goes for a Glorious on Maika. Maika counters, but Giulia goes for a spider web. Utami breaks up the hold and throws Giulia for an Argentine backflip, then throws Maika to the ring for a backflip. Utami and Maika lift Giulia up and Maika powerbombs her. Suzuki tries to break up the hold, but Utami sends her out of the ring. One minute left. Utami gets behind Maika and Maika tries a lariat, but Giulia dodges it and it hits her by mistake. Giulia and Suzuki climb to the corner. However, Maika hits Giulia and Utami hits Suzuki with a superplex. Giulia and Suzuki get up and perform a German suplex together. All are down when time runs out, resulting in a draw.
Maika: "Hey Julia, it's a draw today. Can you tell me your answer to yesterday's question?"
Julia: " You know, yesterday we talked about wanting to challenge the Artists at Megasus, right? Well, after trying it today... Hmm... Of course we're going to do it! There are only three of us, but we'll definitely do it. And what did you think of our Dream Tag Team? Well, I was thinking I'd like to team up with Suzu first, but since we have the Artists match, we'll talk about that another time, so please look forward to it! Thank you very much."
Julia and Suzu embrace. Suddenly, Risa Sera and Kurumi Hiiragi of Prominence burst in. Sera grabs Julia, and Kurumi hits Suzu with a sleeper hold, a lariat, and a brutal driver. Maika rushes in and rescues Julia and Suzu
Sera: "Hey, Giulia, Suzu! We, Prominence, are announcing our participation in the Goddess Tag League. Suzu, we were fighting together until recently, but from now on, you'll be an outsider too, and we'll wreak havoc here. Giulia, Suzu, and all the other Stardom girls, be prepared."
Julia: "Hey Suzu, what's up with your senior? He's ruined it again. He said something, didn't he? What did he say again?"
Maika "Tag League"
Giulia: "Tag league? I'm going to get my revenge for ruining this great atmosphere. I'll make sure you never get to stand here again."
Comments from Julia & Suzuki
Julia: "What's going on? What kind of place did you grow up in? I never intended to teach you something like that."
Suzuki: "No, that's not it. Those guys just barged in without permission."
Julia: "You've also barged in without permission before, haven't you?"
Suzuki: "Oh, that's right."
Julia: "Me too... After being forced to drink alcohol during the match and then taking a bump, I got a headache. I think I got drunk. I definitely got drunk."
Suzuki: "I was so looking forward to forming a dream tag team with Julia and starting the best and strongest tag team ever...but it's all a complete mess."
Julia: "Let me say this while I'm drunk. You absolutely have to be my tag team partner someday. You absolutely have to come to DDM. I'll leave it up to your timing, but you absolutely have to come. First you have to be an artist. He (Prominence) can come after that."
Julia pulls back but collapses
Suzuki: "Is he okay? He's really passed out. Julia, what you just said wasn't just the ramblings of a drunk, was it? I'll get back at him someday."
Sera's comment
Sera: "We've come right off the bat. Actually, I lost to Giulia a week ago, and I said I would get my revenge, but I don't think you expected me to come back a week later. But we've come together . We've declared our participation in the tag team league. I don't know what will happen between Giulia and Suzu, but did Suzu come to Stardom just to have fun with Giulia? Has she lost her fangs? We, Prominence, will grow those fangs back on you as outsiders . We'll revive your fangs. Suzu & Giulia, and all the other Stardom girls, please look forward to it."
| ◆Tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Starlight Kid |
15 minutes 24 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| ○AZM | Iwatani Mayu | |
Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima, who have supported Stardom since its inception, will stand in the same corner for the first time in a long time as a dream tag team. The two were once allies, but Iwatani was betrayed by Kashima, and the team disbanded. Since then, Kashima has been in opposition to Iwatani, changing units from Oedo Tai to God's Eye. On the other hand, Iwatani has always led STARS as an icon of Stardom. Opposing them are AZM and Starlight Kid, eternal rivals. They have faced each other many times in battles for the High Speed Championship. They are also young veterans who started professional wrestling as kids. The common point between both teams is that they have fought their entire careers in Stardom. Stardom-born and Stardom-raised wrestlers will engage in a pure Stardom battle
AZM also enters the ring wearing an overmask. Kashima and Iwatani enter separately. When Iwatani climbs onto the ropes, Kashima follows. After descending from the ropes, Kashima puts her hands together in a gesture of apology. AZM and Kid advance. Kashima pushes Iwatani, saying, "Go on!" Iwatani looks displeased. The bell rings and AZM and Kid attack Iwatani. They sandwich her with a double dropkick. Iwatani kicks AZM, but Kashima pulls her leg from below the ring and calls for a tag from the corner. Kashima slaps Iwatani on the head and tags in. Kashima instructs AZM to stick out her leg and slams it into his head. Kashima blocks a brainbuster but gets hit with a missile kick by AZM. Kid, who has been tagged in, body attacks Kashima. Dropkick. Kid attempts a standing jump, but Iwatani cuts him off from behind. Iwatani and Kashima throw Kid into the corner. They clash as they try to see who can get there first. Kashima throws a baton, but Kid and AZM separate. Kid then hits Kashima and Iwatani with a standing moonsault. Kashima counters, and Kid slams his right knee into the mat and applies a stretch muffler. Kashima escapes, and Kid delivers a series of foot stomps to his leg, followed by an elbow to his kicking leg. Kashima is thrown by Kid and hits a face crusher from the corner. Kashima tags with a slap instead of a hand. Iwatani enters and hits Kid with an elbow and a dropkick. She goes for a standing moonsault, but Kid dodges and hits a dropkick. Kid holds Iwatani against the ropes and hits a dropkick. Kid's elbow connects, but Kashima pushes Iwatani aside and eliminates Kid. Kashima pulls Iwatani up by the hand, and they both pretend to throw each other into the ropes before exchanging kicks. Iwatani gives a warning and prepares for a dragon kick on Kid. Kid counters with a jumping high kick, and Iwatani hits a thrust kick. AZM tags in Kid, who is working the ropes, and enters the ring. AZM dodges Kashima, but Kashima tries to turn the tide, and AZM counters with a roll-up and submission. AZM locks in the arm, but Kashima escapes. AZM attempts a diving foot stomp from the corner, but Kashima dodges, and AZM delivers a brainbuster. Kashima kicks out, and AZM and Kid team up, but Kashima hits them both with a face crusher. Iwatani and Kashima climb to the corner, but Kid and AZM hit them with a superplex arm whip and dive from both corners.10minutes have passed. Kid's quebrada and AZM's plancha over the ring post connect. AZM hits Kashima with a swan dive missile kick and a buzzsaw kick. AZM and Kid climb to the corner, and Kashima and Iwatani stand up and perform a superplex Frankensteiner in succession. Iwatani gets behind AZM and Kashima joins in with a face crusher. Kashima hits a double-arm suplex hold and a double-arm facebuster. However, Kid comes to the rescue and AZM rolls him up. Kashima kicks out, and AZM lands a series of elbows, but Iwatani cuts in with a thrust kick. Everyone is down. Iwatani quickly enters and throws AZM, then Iwatani goes straight to Kid outside the ring and does a tope. AZM dodges Kashima and rolls him up. After an exchange of roll-ups, Iwatani cuts in AZM's kick. AZM does an Azumi Sushi, but Iwatani cuts him in again. Kid takes Iwatani outside the ring. Kid hits Kashima with a fisherman suplex, and AZM lands a diving foot stomp. Kashima kicks out at the last moment, and AZM gets a chance to turn the tables. Kid cuts in, Iwatani hits Kid with a dragon suplex, Kashima screams and goes for My Emblem on AZM, but AZM counters and rolls him up. Kashima tried to turn the tide, but AZM countered with Azumi Sushi, rolling him up in quick succession for the three count.
AZM: "Well, we have an icon, so I'll say it for him. Good evening, everyone in Yokohama! AZM, AZM! SLK, SLK! Does that sound bad? Anyway, first of all, thank you for voting for the Dream Tag Team, Starbomb. Who would have thought we'd win as a tag team for the first time in5or6years? And listen to this: even though we're not on good terms now, she's the former Goddess Champion. Isn't that great? For us."
Kid: "Isn't that amazing? 5or6years and win the main event, isn't that incredible!? S.LK! S.LK! I guess it sounds better than A.ZM. But, you know, we've always said we wanted to have a singles match in the main event of a big match, and that's still an unfulfilled dream, but who would have thought that we, who used to go head-to-head in the first matches of Korakuen Hall and such,would one day be in the main event of a big match, and even team up to close it out! I honestly had a great time, AZM (high-fives)."
AZM: "Is it okay to wrap things up now? Well, a singles match is a dream, but to be in the main event as a tag team, and even become champions, I've got a new goal, so I'd like to wrap things up today with a Starbomb. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are Stardom!"
Comments from Iwatani & Kashima
Iwatani: "I think he could have returned it... but maybe not. But he tried really hard today."
Kashima: "Of course. For Saki, the MayuSaki tag team isn't something they're just playing around with. Even today, weoneteams that were formed. Of course we did our best. Even though we lost."
Iwatani: "We lost, but it was kind of fun. But we just didn't click at all."
Kashima: "No matter how many years pass, we still don't click."
Iwatani: "Well, that makes sense. We never clicked even when we were a tag team."
Kashima: "People always say we're all on good terms behind the scenes. They do say that, but we haven't exchanged a single word or had a strategy meeting since the press conference. Of course, we're not on the same page."
Iwatani: "Well, I guess there won't be a next time. I'm glad we were able to have a match. It was fun. Thank you. Let's both continue to do our best on our own paths."
Kashima: "Could you take me to the waiting room?"
Iwatani: "Go home on your own."
Kashima: "..."
Comments from AZM & Kid
AZM: "Yes, the Dream Tag Team has successfully taken the spotlight, and it's Starbomb! Isn't that great? We also dream of having a big singles match against each other again, but we'll see, we've only just started working together."
Kid: "It's been about five or six years."
AZM: "It's been five or six years since we last teamed up, but I guess as champions, I've got a dream of headlining a tag team match. What do you think?"
Kid: "After fighting AZM next to me today, I started to think that maybe we could even do tag team matches in Stardom."
AZM: "Did you do it?"
Kid: "I did it."
AZM: "I thought so too."
Kid: "But you know, I still want to have a singles match with SLK and AZM in the main event of a big match, andus bothto be on the cover of Weekly Pro Wrestling, and on the front page of Tokyo Sports! We could even aim for the Best Match Award, so I think we still have a lot of dreams we want to fulfill. Right now, I think it's best to have them on opposite sides as Eternal Four, but we still have so many dreams. If the time comes to team up again someday, I'd be more than happy to do that, and I think it would be great if we could become a tag team in Stardom someday."
AZM: "Eventually, yes. Well, it's good to have big dreams. It's better to have lots of them."
Kid: "Let's continue to create lots of dreams and stardom together."
AZM: "Of course, we'll continue to be rivals."
Kid: "Thank you in advance. And Iwatani Mayu (5★STAR GP) in the final match, so wait for me."