"LEC Presents STARDOM GOLD RUSH 2023 ~I Don't Know, But It's Stardom~"
November 18th (Sat) Edion Arena Osaka, Main Arena (Attendance: 1033)
Match Results
| ◆Time-delayed Battle Royale - Unlimited Time | ||
| This is Billiken★★ |
14 minutes 44 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
*Exit order:
①Lady & Mizumori ③Shirakawa ④Maika & Megan
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Hazuki |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
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| ○ Hanan | HANAKO● | |
| Iida Saya | Magnificent Ami | |
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mai Sakurai |
9 minutes 28 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Tecra | Ryuaku Summer | |
| Julia | Tora Natsuko | |
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 15-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
7 minutes 18 seconds, |
<Challenger> |
| Hoshirai Mei | Hanazono peach flower | |
*The 24th champion, Seira Mei, successfully defended her title for the first time
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| AZM |
10 minutes 15 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
*The other person is Suzu Suzuki
| ◆ Mixed Martial Arts Match, UWF Rules, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Akari [D:2/E:1] |
10 minutes 15 seconds |
Scandinavian Hurricane [D:0/E:1] |
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| MIRAI | Anno Saori | |
* MIRAI, the 19th champion, successfully defended his title for the third time
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Final Match: No Time Limit, One-Round Match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
Moneyball seized at 10 minutes and 27 seconds. |
Hazuki |
| ○Tekra | Hannan | |
| Julia | Iida Saya | |
*The30thchampions, Giulia, Thekla, and Mai Sakurai, successfully defended their titles for the third time.
Match Details Report
| ◆Time-delayed Battle Royale - Unlimited Time | ||
| This is Billiken★★ |
14 minutes 44 seconds, |
Amasaki Mitsuyu |
*Exit order:
①Lady & Mizumori ③Shirakawa ④Maika & Megan
Initially, Saya Iida and HANAKO were also scheduled to participate, but Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima, who were scheduled to compete in the Moneyball Six-Person Tag Team Tournament, withdrew due to injury. As a result, Iida and HANAKO moved to the tournament, making it a seven-person time-delayed battle royal
The match started with Lady and Maika. Maika sent Lady flying with a shoulder tackle and charged in with a spear. Lady dodged and delivered a shoulder tackle of her own. Megan entered as the third opponent. Lady applied a cobra twist to Maika. Megan entered the ring and attacked both of them. She picked up Lady and then backflip Maika as well. Megan cornered Lady and delivered a reverse chop, followed by a series of stomps on Maika. Shirakawa entered as the fourth opponent. Shirakawa arm-whip Maika. She targeted Megan as well, but Maika joined forces and delivered a clothesline. Shirakawa dodged and grabbed both of their hands for a glamour pose. Megan was unfazed by Shirakawa's punches. Mizumori was the fifth opponent. Mizumori dove, but Megan caught her and took her back. Shirakawa broke up the pin and pretended to high-five Mizumori before delivering a kick. Mizumori dodged Shirakawa's charge and delivered a dropkick. Tensaki entered as the sixth opponent and delivered a series of dropkicks. Lady and Amasaki land dropkicks on Maika. Amasaki hits Maika with a swing DDT and a figure-four neck lock. Mizumori, Shirakawa, and Lady join in, and Megan applies a reverse Boston crab to create a chain reaction. The seventh opponent is Billiken. Megan heads towards Billiken on the corner. Billiken tries to walk the ropes, but Megan body slams him. She also body slams Amasaki, Lady, Mizumori, and Shirakawa. Maika then body slams Amasaki. Then Maika body slams Megan. Lady breaks the cover and hits Megan with a series of elbows. Mizumori drops a dropkick from behind Megan. Lady and Mizumori try to team up, but Maika and Megan combine for a lariat. Lady and Mizumori are both pinned. Shirakawa hits Maika with a Kawazu Otoshi, and Megan shows off her pose and dodges her charge. Megan dodges as well, but gets hit with a neckbreaker. Shirakawa attempted an implant DDT, but Megan lifted her up and threw her out of the ring. Shirakawa was disqualified for being out of bounds. Maika elbowed Megan. Megan retaliated with a backflip. As she tried to throw Maika, Maika landed on the apron. They exchanged brainbusters with the ropes between them. Megan also went out onto the apron and delivered a series of stomps. Then Billiken and Amasaki dropped kicks at them. Maika and Megan fell at the same time and were disqualified. Amasaki attempted a DDT, but Billiken countered. Billiken rolled up Amasaki as she was going for the Tensei and got the three count
Owner Takaaki Kitani gives a greeting
"Thank you very much for coming today. I'm Kitani from Bushiroad. I'm sorry, but the other day (5th, I gave a greeting and an apology, but even then I gave my greeting from ringside. I'm still a little too shy to go up in the ring and give a greeting, so I'll excuse myself here. I announced on social media that the personnel officer in charge of Bushiroad's main unit would be interviewing all Stardom employees. I also announced that part-time staff and female wrestlers who wish to join would be interviewed. Next Monday, we will have finished interviewing almost all employees, part-time staff, and female wrestlers who wish to join. I have also received an interim report, and I have learned about several areas for improvement. I believe that we will be announcing the new system, including the areas for improvement, in due course, so I would appreciate it if you could continue to support the wrestlers with a warm eye for a little while longer. I don't think we can change everything overnight, but we would like to gradually make improvements that are visible to everyone. I would appreciate your continued support for Stardom and all the wrestlers. I believe today will be a wonderful tournament, so please enjoy the day. Thank you for your continued support.
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Hazuki |
10 minutes 32 seconds |
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| ○ Hanan | HANAKO● | |
| Iida Saya | Magnificent Ami | |
In the first round of the Moneyball Six-Person Tag Team Tournament, the STARS team of Iida Saya, Hazuki, and Hanan will clash with the Sorei Ami, Konami, and HANAKO team. Originally, Iwatani Mayu was in STARS and Kashima Saki was in God's Eye, but they were both injured and had to withdraw. Iida will take Iwatani's place, and HANAKO, who challenged for the Future of Stardom Championship the day before, will take Kashima's place in God's Eye. If they advance to the finals, HANAKO's height will likely work to God's Eye's advantage..
The match began with STARS charging in before the gong. Hazuki rolled up HANAKO in a row. HANAKO countered Hazuki's charge with a shoulder tackle and a body slam to the mat. Hazuki kicked out, and Sorei took advantage of the hang time to deliver a body slam. Konami kicked Hazuki with a soccer ball kick. Hazuki kicked out, and Konami delivered a series of stomps and foot stomps to the back. As Konami charged, Hazuki dodged and delivered a dropkick. Hazuki slammed Konami with a DDT and handed the match to Iida. Iida and Hanan teamed up with a jumping chop. They drove all three to the ropes and performed a series of face washes. Iida hit Konami with a back elbow. Konami kicked out and got into an armbar position. Iida stood up after receiving a series of middle kicks from Konami. Iida countered Konami's charge with a shoulder tackle, and Konami countered with a middle kick. Sliding kick, brainbuster hold. Sorei hit Iida with an Argentine backbreaker, with Konami and HANAKO also providing support with submission holds. Sorei suspends Iida in the corner and delivers a body attack and a lariat. Iida goes for a reverse chop, and Sorei retaliates. Sorei counters with a double chop, and Iida launches an Iida Rocket at Sorei. Hanan hits Sorei from behind with a knee attack and a running elbow smash. Sorei attempts a backflip, but Hanan counters. HANAKO delivers a shoulder tackle to Hanan. She corners her and delivers a running body attack. Hanan counters, and Hazuki provides support with a missile kick. STARS attempts a tag team attack but is cut off. HANAKO and Sorei lift Hanan up and drop her onto the mat, Konami kicks her up, and HANAKO delivers a standing body press. Hazuki interfered with HANAKO's charge, and Hanan and Iida launched a sandwich attack, with Hanan hitting a Famouser. HANAKO countered and hit Hanan with a brainbuster, but Hanan managed to lift her shoulder. HANAKO assumed an Argentine backbreaker stance, and Konami provided support with a high kick. However, Konami and Sorei's kicks hit each other by mistake. Hanan rolled her up and HANAKO was pinned for the three count
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Round 1: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mai Sakurai |
9 minutes 28 seconds |
Watanabe Momo |
| Tecra | Ryuaku Summer | |
| Julia | Tora Natsuko | |
In the first round of the Moneyball Six-Person Tag Team Tournament, Artist of Stardom champions Giulia, Mai Sakurai, and Thekla will clash with Oedo Tai's Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe, and Ruanka. For the Artist of Stardom champions, DDM cannot afford to lose this match, as it will uphold their pride as champions
Sakurai volunteered to start the match and faced Natsuko. Giulia attacked from behind, and Thekla joined in. Sakurai used Lady Money to deliver a series of slaps to Natsuko. Natsuko slapped back, and Sakurai went down with one hit. Oedo Tai pinned Sakurai against the ropes and attacked. Natsuko and Ruanka worked together to attack Sakurai. Natsuko caught Sakurai in a camel clutch, Momo delivered a middle kick, and Natsuko delivered a body press. Momo delivered a body slam to Sakurai. Sakurai kicked out, and Momo delivered a series of middle kicks. Momo taunted Sakurai, saying, "What's wrong, counterfeit money woman?" Sakurai countered with a dropkick to Momo and tagged in Thekla. Thekla dodged Momo and delivered a hurricanrana, a big boot from behind and the side, and a dropkick. Momo kicked out, and Thekla countered with a middle kick, a series of corner dropkicks, and a brainbuster. Ruanka delivered a senton to Thekla. Tekla dodges Ryuka and delivers a spear. Sakurai hits Ryuka with a corner big boot, dropkick, and STF. When Ryuka escapes, Sakurai hits another big boot, followed by Tekla. Sakurai delivers a stunner, then Tekla hits a body attack, and Sakurai hits a dropkick. Momo interferes with Sakurai's charge, and Ryuka hits a cross body. Sakurai kicks out, and Ryuka goes for a fisherman suplex. Sakurai counters and charges, but Ryuka dodges, and the Oedo Tai team delivers a series of corner attacks, followed by Natsuko's cannonball and Ryuka's fisherman buster. Sakurai kicks out, and Natsuko and Momo sandwich him, and Ryuka hits a lariat. Sakurai counters the neck hanging with a My Pan Roll. Ryuka kicks out, hits a lariat, and climbs to the corner for a freezer bomb. However, Sakurai dodges and counters with a kick. As Ryuka got back up, Sakurai pinned her with a reverse hold and then a My Pan Roll to get the three count
| ◆High-Speed Championship Match: 15-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
7 minutes 18 seconds, |
<Challenger> |
| Hoshirai Mei | Hanazono peach flower | |
*The 24th champion, Seira Mei, successfully defended her title for the first time
On her debut anniversary, Seira Mei will defend her High Speed Championship. Her challenger is Hanazono Momoka, the "Osaka One-Sided Girl," whose birthday was the day before. Hanazono previously challenged for the High Speed Championship at the same venue. Seira also challenged for the AZM belt at this venue when she was Seira Mei, and this time she will face a challenger as the champion. What kind of title match will the new champion, who has declared that she will "change the history of High Speed," put on? It will be a battle between Hanazono's tricky movements and Seira's high-impact dropkicks
Before the match, the rules were changed as challenger Hanazono and executive producer Rossy Ogawa approved Seira's proposal of a "15minutesinglefall match witha 10-count outside the ring." The match began with a struggle involving the ropes and rope work. Hanazono attempted a crossbody attack, which Seira retaliated against. Hanazono extended her hand, and when Seira responded, she rolled her up for a pin. Hanazono cornered Seira and attacked her with soap bubbles. Seira attempted a crossbody followed by a brainbuster. However, they became entangled and both fell outside the ring. The fight spilled outside the ring, and they made a comeback from the ramp for a 9-count. Seira delivered a series of dropkicks. She attempted a powerbomb, but Hanazono countered. Seira went for a lariat, but Hanazono dodged it and delivered a German suplex. After dodging a dropkick, Seira delivered a neckbreaker from the ropes. Seira landed a dropkick, but Hanazono kicked out. Seira went for a powerbomb, but Hanazono rolled her up for a pin. Seira kicked out, and Hanazono delivered an elbow from behind. Both wrestlers were down when Hanazono got up and charged. Seira dodged and rolled her up, and they exchanged roll-up attempts. Hanazono jumped and rolled her up, but Seira kicked out. Hanazono rolled her up, but Seira countered and rolled her up again. Finally, she got the pin with a shooting star.
Seira's comment
"Yes! I successfully defended my title for the first time on my debut anniversary! I'm so happy, ah, I'm tired! I need to do more running. It was my first time facing Momoka Hanazono, and I realized she has a high speed unlike anyone else. I want to fight against wrestlers from various organizations, and I'll take down all of Stardom's high-speed wrestlers. This is the best debut anniversary ever!"
Comments from Hanazono
"I lost... Wait, that was too hard! High Speed! Well, Seira Mei was so fast I could barely keep up, but I think I almost won the Hanazono title, right? But, should I try High Speed again? No, I won't, it's too hard. ...Just kidding! Even without High Speed, I'm aiming for the Stardom belt. I'm pretty strong, so it could be white or red. I'll be counting on you then. Well, who knows!"
| ◆3-way battle 15-minute single match | ||
| AZM |
10 minutes 15 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
*The other person is Suzu Suzuki
Starlight Kid, who had been sidelined due to injury, is making her return to the ring after losing the NEW BLOOD Tag Team Championship on September 29th in Shinagawa. Her comeback match is a tough one, being a three-way battle against her eternal rival AZM and this year's 5 ★ STAR GP winner, Suzu Suzuki. Both are sure to be determined not to let Kid be the star of the show. In particular, Suzuki, whose World of Stardom Championship match against Tam Nakano was canceled, will likely be looking to vent her frustrations. This looks set to be a dangerous comeback match for Kid.
The gong sounds and Kid puts Suzuki in a headlock. AZM joins in, creating a chain of headlocks. They move into rope work and a series of cover attempts. AZM requests a double with Kid. They throw Suzuki into the ropes, but he escapes to the outside. AZM sends Kid out of the ring with a dropkick. AZM tries to kick from the apron, but Kid dodges and Suzuki catches his leg. Suzuki throws AZM and Kid into the audience. Suzuki gives a warning and drags Kid to the entrance ramp. AZM gets behind Kid and runs across the stage for a dropkick. Kid kicks AZM down the ramp and performs a plancha from the corner. Kid brings both of them back into the ring and does a standing moonsault press. Suzuki dodges Kid's diving body attack and lands a knee attack. AZM interferes with Suzuki's dash and provokes him. AZM and Suzuki exchange elbows. AZM dodges Suzuki's kick, Suzuki rolls him up but AZM kicks out. Suzuki slams both of them down at once, Kid hits AZM with a brainbuster. Suzuki hits Kid with a German suplex. All three are down and on their knees they exchange elbows. Kid and AZM team up, hitting Suzuki with a series of elbows. AZM kicks Kid up but Kid hits Suzuki with a fisherman suplex. Kid goes for the Shiranui but Suzuki gets ready for a Tequila Shot. Kid resists and Suzuki hits a series of kicks, Suzuki slams Kid down but AZM cuts in with a diving foot stomp and puts Suzuki in an armlock. Suzuki escapes and AZM kicks him up and hits him with a diving foot stomp. However Kid comes in just in time to break it up. Kid does a diving body press but Suzuki kicks out. Kid gets behind Suzuki but Suzuki escapes and AZM hits a missile kick. Suzuki rolls up AZM but Kid breaks it up. AZM tried to hit Kid with the Azumi Sushi, but Kid countered. After AZM countered, Kid went for the Tiger, but AZM countered with the Canadian Destroyer and then the Azumi Sushi. Suzuki couldn't get in time to break it up, and AZM pinned Kid
AZM: "Yes, yes, yes. Today, it's not the frustrated Suzuki Suzu, nor Kid who's making her comeback today, but me, AZM, who won! Congratulations on your return, Kid. Now, now, now, I'm not Suzuki Suzu or Kid, I'm one or two steps ahead, so today I'm going to say what I want to say. Let's see, my dream is to have a match in America. But to go to America, I need a belt. Do you understand, Giulia? Let me challenge your STRONG (women's) belt! Well, it looks like Giulia has a match later, so I'll be waiting for a good answer. Thank you."
Suzuki's comment
"Hey, hey, hey, I lost the 3-Way match. Before I knew it, the match was over. Nakano Tam, I think we were supposed to be in the main event here in Osaka today, for the red belt. It's fine now. Nobody's going to be mad if you come out now. So come out, with the belt. Do you understand what that means? I mean, give it back. Nakano Tam, and the company, I'm getting really irritated if you don't decide soon. I'm waiting, Nakano Tam."
Kid's comment
"SLK's comeback. Oh, but I was pinned. But, you know, Stardom has had a lot going on lately, and I think we've made the fans sad, so SLK, for your comeback match today, I threw out some signed balls as a special treat, did you get one!? I wanted to crown your comeback match with a victory for Hana. I mean, today, AZM and I, and Suzu, since she's the 5★STAR winner, all have the right to challenge for the red tag team, so we were aiming for it, but why was I the one who got it? But this is just the beginning. I'll get back to my best form from here on out, and since AZM has been beating me lately, I'm going to get my revenge, so just wait. AZM and Suzu won't take their eyes off you either. Anyway, I'm just glad I was able to make a safe return."
AZM's comment
"In Kid's comeback match, AZM-senpai won! Well, I said I was aiming for Suzuki Suzu, but in a 3-WAY match, this (head) is also important, so you have to be flexible, and10thanniversary in the industry, managed to win, so I've said what I wanted to say. That's right, my dream is to have a match in America, and to do that I need a belt. I thought that the perfect belt for my dream would be the STRONG (Women's) belt. Giulia had a previous title defense against Sorei Ami, and it was a belt that allowed Sorei Ami, who had never beaten Giulia, to challenge for it. So, since I beat Giulia55seconds, I think it's safe to say that I'm a challenger without question. Well, I'm not in a hurry, so I'll wait for Giulia's answer as champion. Hey Giulia, don't run away."
| ◆ Mixed Martial Arts Match, UWF Rules, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Akari [D:2/E:1] |
10 minutes 15 seconds |
Scandinavian Hurricane [D:0/E:1] |
After Shuri defeated Mina Shirakawa under UWF rules, she received a challenge from an overseas assassin, Scandinavia Hurricane. Who exactly is this Hurricane who desires to fight under UWF rules? Shuri faces an unknown opponent in an unknown battle
Before the match, Hurricane was introduced as a martial artist and Shuri as a pro wrestler. They intimidated each other with low kicks, and Shuri took the fight to the ground. From a standing position, Shuri applied a sleeper hold and took the fight to the ground. Hurricane grabbed Shuri's leg, but Shuri escaped. They intimidated each other with high kicks, and Hurricane delivered a hurricanrana and another high kick. Shuri went down. Hurricane threw Shuri in a kamikaze-like manner and then took her down with a Shining Wizard. Shuri got on mount and delivered slaps to both sides. Hurricane tried to reverse, but Shuri returned and went for an armbar. Shuri took her back, slammed her to the ground, and applied a neck lock. Hurricane went for a head scissors and grabbed Shuri's arm. Shuri escaped. Hurricane unleashed a flurry of strikes, but Shuri got behind her and applied a sleeper hold. Shuri applied an armlock and then tightened her grip on the arm. Hurricane escaped. Shuri delivered a front neck chancery drop followed by a soccer ball kick. Hurricane catches Shuri's flurry of kicks and delivers a soccer ball kick, followed by a series of kicks from the front. Shuri catches them and delivers a slap followed by a series of knees to Shuri's abdomen. Shuri goes for an armbar and then an armlock. Hurricane escapes and slams Shuri down with a hip throw, but Shuri gets on top. Shuri throws Shuri with a German suplex, and Hurricane retaliates. Hurricane lands a high kick, Shuri lands a codebreaker and a high kick. A buzzsaw kick. Hurricane goes down. Shuri defeats Hurricane by KO
Shuri: "Thank you so much, Scandinavia Hurricane, for today! I'm so, so happy and relieved to have won. There are so many strong, unknown fighters out there in the world. I aim to be the strongest woman, and I will continue to evolve by competing against these strong fighters from around the world, so I would be happy if you would watch over me! Thank you so much for today!"
Comment from Juri
"Scandinavian Hurricane. I was able to defeat a strong opponent. I think there are many strong players in the world. I want to improve by competing against such players. I will keep pushing forward to become the strongest woman, so please don't miss what I do next!"
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
at 30 minutes and 00 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| MIRAI | Anno Saori | |
* MIRAI, the 19th champion, successfully defended his title for the third time
White belt champion MIRAI will defend her title against Saori Anno. This match came about because MIRAI lost to Anno in a 5★STAR GP official match. For MIRAI, it's a revenge match, and for Anno, it's a huge opportunity that has suddenly appeared. Will Anno win the white belt in one go and take to the home venue the next day as champion, or will MIRAI defend the belt and move on to the next stage?
Neither wrestler moved immediately after the gong sounded. They slowly advanced and grappled for an arm hold. On the ground, they fought for back control, and MIRAI applied a headlock. MIRAI escaped Anno's head scissors and they stared each other down. Anno raised her hands to invite MIRAI into a hand-to-hand lockup. In a test of strength, MIRAI gained the upper hand and got on a bridge. Anno bounced back and sent MIRAI out of the ring with a front kick. Without engaging in rope work, Anno stomped on MIRAI's back and applied a headlock. MIRAI faked throwing Anno into the ropes and applied a headlock again. After a struggle with rope work, MIRAI dodged a dropkick and went for a reverse pin. Anno escaped to the outside. MIRAI chased after her, but Anno returned to the ring. As MIRAI returned, Anno attacked. MIRAI dodged a big boot and a lariat and countered with a shoulder tackle and a back elbow. Anno retaliates but is writhing in pain from MIRAI's reverse chop. A chop exchange ensues and Anno goes down. MIRAI stomps on Anno's right elbow and goes for an armbar. Anno escapes and dodges MIRAI's charge. However, MIRAI delivers a shoulder tackle. Anno throws MIRAI onto the apron and elbows her. MIRAI retaliates and they exchange elbows. Anno takes MIRAI's back but MIRAI bounces away and takes her back. Anno counters and takes her back again. MIRAI attempts a lariat but Anno dodges and delivers a fisherman suplex to the apron. Anno does a plancha to MIRAI outside the ring. As MIRAI tries to come back, Anno hits a dragon screw and then a figure-four leglock. MIRAI escapes and catches Anno's charge and grabs her arm. When Anno escapes, MIRAI lays her on the mat and delivers a splash elbow drop. MIRAI follows with a lariat and an armlock. Anno escapes, and15minutes have passed. As MIRAI climbs to the corner, Anno catches up and delivers a series of elbows. Anno delivers a superplex Frankensteiner and a fisherman suplex. She crosses her arms and goes for the Gokuraku Gatame. When MIRAI escapes, Anno takes her back and delivers a German suplex. MIRAI kicks out, and Anno, confident of victory, goes for the Tantandol. MIRAI counters, but Anno hits a hurricanrana. MIRAI counters with a lariat. Both are down. MIRAI delivers a series of mounted punches, but Anno turns around and retaliates. MIRAI grabs Anno's knee and charges forward with a DDT. Anno takes MIRAI's back, but MIRAI bounces her off and slams her to the mat. MIRAI countered Anno's move with a spinning prawn hold.20minutes have passed. MIRAI used the ropes to perform a back drop. Anno countered MIRAI's attempt at a Miramare Shock with a back drop of her own. Both were down but got up and exchanged elbows. Anno spread her arms to receive the blows and stood up. They exchanged slaps and both went down and fell to the outside.19count and MIRAI charged forward. Anno stuck out her leg to stop her. MIRAI hit a lariat from close range, and Anno hit a neckbreaker. Anno hit a series of German suplexes. MIRAI kicked out, and Anno went for an armbar. Anno hit another German suplex, but was only counted to two. Anno hit a Tantandol, but MIRAI kicked out.25minutes have passed. Anno hit a rounding body press, and MIRAI hit a lariat. Anno went for the cover, but MIRAIonecount. They exchanged elbows, MIRAI landed a headbutt and a flurry of left and right mounted punches. MIRAI then slammed Anno to the side from a Canadian suplex. Three minutes remaining. Anno countered, and MIRAI hit a lariat. She climbed to the corner and delivered a diving body attack. Anno countered, and MIRAI spun around, aiming for a Miramare Shock. Anno escaped, but MIRAI slammed her forward. MIRAI attempted a Miramare Shock, but Anno reversed and rolled her up. Anno dodged a lariat and pottered. MIRAI countered and hit a lariat. Anno countered, and MIRAI lifted her up again and spun around. The bell rang as she slammed Anno down with a Miramare Shock.
MIRAI: "It was a draw. I didn't lose to Saori Anno, I didn't lose, but I couldn't win. Honestly, I wanted to win here today and prove that Stardom will be fine as long as we have MIRAI, the champion of this white belt, but I couldn't do that. With so many wrestlers absent and the attendance at the venue today being low, I feel a great sense of responsibility as champion. Saori Anno has charisma and popularity, and the support she gave me, that support, I realized that I need to think about that much more deeply from now on. But rules are rules, so even though it was a draw today, the white belt has returned to me here (around my waist). So, from now on, as the champion of the white belt, I want to grow together with this belt. And I will prove with all my heart that everything will be fine as long as MIRAI is here."
Anno: "MIRAI, you're carrying a heavy burden."
MIRAI: "I've never thought it was heavy, nor have I ever thought of it as a burden!"
Anno: "I'll support you. And one day I'll wear that belt. Hold onto it until then. I've said a lot of things, but I like you."
Anno has left the field
MIRAI: "I defended the white belt. One last thing: I really love Saori Anno too!"
Anno's comment
"Sorry, let me correct myself. Support is secondary. MIRAI is incredibly attractive. I can say that with pride, putting my body on the line. The Stardom, Wonder of Stardom champion is an amazing wrestler. Fighting against such an amazing wrestler for30minutes is my current level, a pinnacle. MIRAI, let's fight again. Now, I guess I'll move on to a new path."
MIRAI's comment
"After a draw with Saori Anno, this belt has returned to me. Whether it was a draw that felt like a win or a draw that felt like a loss is something the audience who watched will decide, but I really wanted to win and prove that everything would be alright as long as I was there. But I couldn't do that. November 18th will go down in history for me. But the white belt has returned to me, so from now on I think I need to become a wrestler who can carry Stardom on my shoulders even more, a wrestler who can be entrusted with Stardom even more. And to Tam Nakano. It may be a somewhat disappointing result, but you defended this belt well. I'll be waiting. That's all."
| ◆Moneyball Tournament Final Match: No Time Limit, One-Round Match | ||
| Mai Sakurai |
Moneyball seized at 10 minutes and 27 seconds. |
Hazuki |
| ○Tekra | Hannan | |
| Julia | Iida Saya | |
*The30thchampions, Giulia, Thekla, and Mai Sakurai, successfully defended their titles for the third time.
The match is won by the team that grabs the Money Ball while holding the key. The key is in one of the four boxes hanging above the ring. The other three are duds. The Money Ball treasure chest has buttons on both corners; the red button raises it, and the blue button lowers it. The use of the ladder provided ringside is permitted. The team of the player who grabs the treasure chest while holding the key wins
Giulia: "Let me tell you something. I decided this from the start, but if I make it to the finals, I'll put not only the prize money on the line, but also this artist belt! Got it? Are you sure? OK? She said it's OK!"
Iida snatches the microphone
Iida: "Hey, Giulia! I'm taking that belt from you!"
The match started with a brawl. It was announced that the match would be for the Artist of Stardom Championship. Thekla and Hazuki were on each other's shoulders and pulled the ropes on a box, but both missed. Sakurai delivered a missile kick and grabbed Thekla's hand to walk the ropes, but Hanan interfered. Iida hit Giulia with a series of chops. Iida got on Giulia's shoulders and pulled the rope, but it was a scrubbing brush and missed. Giulia and Iida exchanged blows. Iida attempted a brainbuster on Giulia, but was slammed onto the scrubbing brush instead. Hanan brought in a ladder and climbed up. She pulled the rope before Sakurai and got the key. Hazuki attacked Thekla with the key, and Hanan set up the ladder, and Hazuki climbed up. Sakurai dodged a clothesline but was slammed into the ladder. Hazuki brought the ladder to the center of the ring. However, Sakurai delivered a Shining Buster onto the ladder. Hazuki performs a brainbuster on Sakurai onto the ladder. Giulia climbs the ladder with the key. Iida raises the treasure chest, saying, "Too bad for Giulia." STARS captures Giulia and delivers a face crusher onto the ladder. Hanan announces a plancha to the outside. Thekla follows suit with a plancha of her own. Hazuki lowers the treasure chest and climbs the ladder. She reaches for the treasure chest, but Thekla catches up and delivers an elbow. Hazuki elbows back. After an exchange of elbows, Thekla delivers a superplex spider German suplex.10minutes have passed. The treasure chest descends and Thekla removes the jewel. DDM wins by getting the treasure chest.
Julia: "Ugh! There's so much powder, so much powder. Greetings, everyone in Osaka! I've won 10million yen and defended my artist title! Tekla, thank you very much! Well, well, well,10million yen, but now, while money is important, there's one more important thing I need to tell you, AZM! ...Aren't you coming?! Hey, you're not coming? That's fine then. AZM, I heard you said you wanted to challenge me in this STRONG (women's) title. Hey, there's no way I'm refusing! I lost to you50seconds in my first singles match the other day. You really made a fool of me, so I'm going to get my revenge with this STRONG title on the line."
Tekla: "Osaka! Come on. How are you doing? I got the money ball today. So I want some kind of chance! Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on. So, Seira Mei! Come on Mei. Come on. (Seira enters) Here she is. High Speed Champion. Quickly! At high speed! Come on, come on, come on. (Seira enters the ring) Mei-chan, I'm challenging for the High Speed Championship! So I want you to get ready."
Seira: "Thank you, Thekla. Let's do it, a title match. Let's do it, with this belt on the line. Mei also wants to absorb more and more of the new high-speed style. So, on December 2nd , at Dolphin Arena, I'd like to request a title match between Mei and me in a big match."
Tekla: "Okay. Please."
The two shook hands, and Seira left the stage
Sakurai: "May I say a word as well? We'll split this10million yen prize money among the Baribari Bombars, and I, the Lady, will donate the rest to the common people. What, you're not happy? So, you commoners should go to Tokyo and gorge yourselves at Fuji Soba!"
Julia: "Well then, since the three of us in the main event won today , I'd like to wrap things up with the Baribari Bombers. When I say Arrivederci, let's all say Baribari Bombers! Are you ready? Here we go. People of Osaka, Arrivederci! Baribari Bombers!"
Comment from DDM
Tekla: "Moneyball, here we go! Click!"
Giulia: "You got it! How was it? You got some big money. Can I go first? First of all, Sakurai and Thekla went all out in the first round today. Up until now, I've usually been the one to win the title defenses, but today Sakurai won the first round and set up the main event, and Thekla won that too. I feel like as a unit, the Bari Bari Bombers, since we got the belts in April, our bond has become really strong, and we've grown as a unit, and that's what makes me happiest. I'm really happy that we were able to defend the title and win the prize money, but that's what makes me happiest."
Thekla: "The Bari Bari Bombers have shown us what they've got. They've defended their titles, and Spider is back in the singles scene. You'll all witness Thekla holding two belts. Sayla May, be prepared for the fastest speed of your life."
Julia: "Please look forward to Tekla's high speed."
Sakurai: "Last year, I lost in the finals of this Moneyball tournament as part of the Baribari Bombers, but this year I was able to get my revenge and win the money, and I was also able to hold the belt that I didn't have last year and have a title match, so as a lady, it was truly the best day."
Giulia: "Well, if I were to be serious for a moment, these fun matches are great, but I guess, yeah, I think I'd rather do regular rules matches. I want to fight everyone more under regular rules. Also, AZM, the STRONG (women's) belt, hey, you, you, I'm going to get my revenge for embarrassing me. I'm going to embarrass you. Don't run or hide. So, let's split this10million and go have some fun. Bari bari."
The three of them: "Bombers!"