"JRA Nakayama Racecourse presents STARDOM DREAM QUEENDOM 2023"
December 29th (Fri) Ryogoku Kokugikan (Attendance: 3063)
Match Results
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Azusa Inaba |
7 minutes 1 second |
Sayaka Kure ● |
| ○Yuzuki | Yagami Ranna | |
| Amasaki Mitsuyu | HANAKO | |
| ◆4-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
7 minutes 25 seconds |
SAKI |
| ○Ami Sorei | Yuna Mizumori | |
*The other two pairs are Tekura & Mai Sakurai and Hinami & Lady C
| ◆Mayu Iwatani's comeback match: 8-person tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hazuki |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| Hannan | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
| Iida Saya | Rinan | |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Ryue Summer | |
| ◆6-person tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Yuu |
11 minutes 41 seconds |
Hoshirai Mei |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
| AZM | Juri | |
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
16 minutes 22 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Kamiya Saya | Watanabe Momo | |
| ○Utami Hayashishita | Tora Natsuko ● | |
*The 30th champions, Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani, successfully defended their titles for the first time
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
17 minutes 2 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Julia | Megan Behn | |
*Second champion Giulia successfully defended her title for the seventh time
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Challenger> |
24 minutes 43 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Anno Saori | MIRAI | |
*MIRAI, the 19th champion, failed in her fourth title defense. Saori Anno becomes the 20th champion
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Title Deciding Match 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Maika |
20 minutes 39 seconds |
Suzuki Suzu |
* Maika becomes the 17th World of Stardom Champion
Match Details Report
| ◆6-person tag match 15 minutes | ||
| Azusa Inaba |
7 minutes 1 second |
Sayaka Kure ● |
| ○Yuzuki | Yagami Ranna | |
| Amasaki Mitsuyu | HANAKO | |
A six-person tag team match featuring young wrestlers. Mitsuyoshi Amasaki will team up with Azusa Inaba and Yumizuki of JUST TAP OUT. Azusa Inaba, the younger sister of Tomoka Inaba, will be making her first appearance in Stardom since challenging Rina for the Future of Stardom Championship at "NEW BLOOD 11" in Shinagawa on September 29th. Yumizuki made her debut at "NEW BLOOD WEST 1" in Osaka on November 17th , and this will be her 17th match. She will team up with Amasaki, who pinned her at the previous "NEW BLOOD 12 " event, and will be facing her "juniors" for the first time, aiming for her first victory on her own. Their opponents will be the team of HANAKO, Sayaka Kurei, and Ranna Yagami. HANAKO made her debut at "NEW BLOOD Premium" on March 25th this year. They will be leading the charge for Kurei and Yagami, who are in their second professional match. Kurei made her debut on the mat at "NEW BLOOD 12 " in Shinagawa on December 25th , facing Saya Kamitani, and Yagami faced Shuri. Can this NB debut trio secure a victory?
HANAKO's team offered a handshake, and Amasaki's team reciprocated, with Inaba and Yagami starting the match. They intimidated each other with kicks, and Inaba applied a headlock. Yagami tried to run, but Inaba refused. After a struggle with the ropes, Yagami landed a soccer ball kick. Inaba returned the favor with a soccer ball kick of his own. Amasaki delivered a corner cartwheel elbow and a body slam. As he locked in a camel clutch, Yumizuki delivered a dropkick from the side. Amasaki and Yagami exchanged elbows. Yagami dodged a charge and delivered a corner elbow followed by a dropkick. HANAKO delivered a shoulder tackle to Amasaki. Inaba also sent her flying, lifted her up in an Argentine backbreaker, and together with Amasaki, drove her into the corner for a body attack, followed by a knee drop to Amasaki. Amasaki countered with a DDT. Yumizuki delivered a corner dropkick to HANAKO. Inaba delivered a low kick, and Yumizuki followed with a hip throw. Tensaki dodged HANAKO's lariat but was slammed down with a body slam. Kurei entered the ring with a swan dive and delivered an arm whip and a dropkick. She then caught Yumizuki in a sleeper hold. Yumizuki countered with a hurricanrana. Tensaki and Yumizuki exchanged dropkicks. Yumizuki charged forward but HANAKO cut her off, and Yagami, Kurei, and HANAKO launched a corner attack. Kurei landed a spear but it was cut off. HANAKO delivered a brainbuster to Tensaki. Kurei landed a series of elbows on Yumizuki. Yumizuki tried to roll up Kurei's charge but Kurei countered and rolled her up with a jackknife pin. After a kick from Inaba, Yumizuki rolled up Kurei and was counted out for the three count. Yumizuki got her first win on her own
Tam Nakano gives a greeting
Tam: "Hello everyone in the universe and everyone at Ryogoku Kokugikan. I'm Nakano Tam, the cutest idol wrestler in the universe. Today, I've been given this time because I have something I want to tell my fans and my Stardom colleagues. Please bear with me for a little while. Thank you.Twoand a half months ago, I left this ring as the red belt champion... I'm truly sorry for disappearing without being able to fulfill my responsibilities as champion, and for causing trouble, worry, and inconvenience to my fans. During my absence, I thought about many things. I even thought about quitting professional wrestling. But what saved me from that rock bottom was the love of my fans who have always supported me... (tears). I'm not crying, no. Truly, what saved me was the love of my fans who have continued to support me, and the love of my Stardom colleagues. Thank you so much. During my absence I have another happy thing to report. The other day, I received the Tokyo Sports2023Pro Wrestling Award, Women's Pro Wrestling Award. I have asked myself many times whether I deserve to receive this award at this stage. But I believe this is not an award that I received alone, but an award that I received together with all the fans and my Stardom teammates. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for always saving me. Now it's my turn. I promise. I will deliver love to all of you and to my Stardom teammates. I promise that I will definitely return to this ring for that purpose! Right now, Tam Nakano may be a fifth-magnitude star, or maybe even a sixth-magnitude star. But Tam Nakano will definitely return to being the brightest star! And I want to make Stardom, which is so important to me, the number one organization in the world together with all of you and my teammates. So please continue to believe in us and follow us. Thank you! Today isof 2023.The wrestlers will deliver the best matches for you. Everyone, let's enjoy Stardom to the fullest until the very end! Thank you!
Comments from Tam Nakano
"I was honestly very scared to appear in front of you all for the first time in two and a half months, but you welcomed me with such warm applause and cheers that it gave me so much courage. I was determined not to cry ... but I'm not crying, this is just sweat (laughs). I'm truly sorry for causing so much worry and trouble, but now I'm preparing for my return with a positive attitude. Stardom will definitely become an even greater organization from now on. So I would be happy if you would believe in us and follow us. I would also like to come and say hello at the January 8th Anjo event next year. To all the Stardom fans, and to me, I love Stardom. I will definitely, definitely return to this ring to repay this love to all of you, so please wait just a little longer. Thank you."
—What is the condition of your left knee and what kind of treatment are you receiving?
"I'm currently in a normal daily life and have gradually resumed training in the ring. My treatment involves eating well, sleeping well, and getting plenty of sunshine (laughs)."
—You haven't had surgery?
"I haven't had surgery."
--Regarding the timing of your return
"Well... there is a place I'm thinking of that would be nice. I hope to be in full bloom before the cherry blossoms are in full bloom (laughs)."
—Where did it break down?
「10・7This was the finishing move in the match against Natsuko Tora. "The moment the screwdriver landed slightly on her knee."
—What did you feel about the fans?
"Honestly, I was worried about what kind of terrible heckling I'd get and how many raw eggs I'd get thrown at me, but everyone welcomed me so warmly. They kept calling out my name, 'Tam, Tam, Tam.' It gave me so much courage, and I really felt that this is where I belong, where I belong."
--Did you speak directly to Suzu Suzuki after her title match was cancelled?
"It hasn't happened directly yet, but yes, I truly feel sorry."
| ◆4-Way Tag Team Battle, 15-minute single fall match | ||
| Kashima Saki |
7 minutes 25 seconds |
SAKI |
| ○Ami Sorei | Yuna Mizumori | |
*The other two pairs are Tekura & Mai Sakurai and Hinami & Lady C
This is a four-way tag team match featuring Donna del Mondo's Artist of Stardom champions Mai Sakurai & Thekla, Queen's Quest's Lady C & Hinami, God's Eye's Saki Kashima & Ami Sorei, and the Cosmic Angels & Colors alliance team of SAKI & Yuna Mizumori. This will be SAKI's first appearance in Stardom since April 15th at Yoyogi this year
SAKI was celebrating her11thanniversary since her debut. SAKI, Lady, Sorei, and Thekla faced off as the starters. Lady raised both hands in an inviting gesture. Thekla lowered her center of gravity and got into a hand-to-hand grapple. Thekla delivered an elbow to SAKI, and Lady and Sorei sent Thekla out of the ring with big boots. Lady and Sorei delivered a series of reverse chops to SAKI. SAKI dodged them and Mizumori delivered a body attack. SAKI dragged Kashima out but she escaped. Then Lady and Hinami teamed up to attack SAKI. Mizumori and SAKI tried to hit Lady with a Campana, but Thekla broke it up. Thekla speared SAKI and Mizumori at once. Sakurai locked SAKI and Mizumori in a Paradise Lock and called them commoners. Sakurai and Thekla teamed up to attack Hinami. Lady gave Sakurai a10-rotation Giant Swing. Kashima steals the cover but gets a two count. Hinami executes a magnificent hip throw and teams up with Lady. When Sorei brings them into contact, Kashima hits them both with a face crusher. Thekla dodges Kashima and Sorei's clothesline and hits Sorei with a spear. SAKI and Mizumori team up to slam Sakurai down, and Mizumori hits a lariat. SAKI and Kashima stare each other down, and Sorei and Mizumori break up the fight. Mizumori charges at Sorei and they exchange lariats, with Mizumori winning. Sorei hits Mizumori with a brainbuster and a lariat. Mizumori kicks out, and Sorei hits a Blue Thunder. The three count is called and Sorei pins Mizumori.
Sakurai: "The match ended in the blink of an eye! Once again, greetings to all the common people who have come to Ryogoku Kokugikan! Be grateful to hear the last mic from the Lady of the Year and welcome the New Year! I will be watching the matches from a very special seat after this, but you common people should eat Fuji Soba and ring in the New Year! Well then, have a happy new year. Excuse me."
| ◆Mayu Iwatani's comeback match: 8-person tag team match, 20-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hazuki |
10 minutes 55 seconds |
Starlight Kid |
| Hannan | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
| Iida Saya | Rinan | |
| ○ Mayu Iwatani | Ryue Summer | |
Mayu Iwatani , who defeated Stephanie Buckel at New Japan's 11/10 Dallas event to successfully defend her IWGP Women's Championship for the second time but was sidelined due to a finger injury, is returning to Japan for the first time since 11/5 Ushiku. Iwatani will appear as a tag team with STARS' Hazuki, Hanan, and Saya Iida to face Oedo Tai's Starlight Kid, Ruanka, Rina, and Fukigen Desu★. Kid, in particular, was scheduled to face Iwatani in the final match of the 5★STAR GP on 9/30 in Yokohama, so Iwatani's comeback is something she has been eagerly awaiting. Kid was absent, the official match was canceled, and then Iwatani was injured. Originally, they had hoped for a singles match, but they want to build momentum for a one-on-one match in this unit match first. Iwatani is also scheduled to face Shuri in an IWGP Women's Championship match at TDC Hall on 1/4, so can she build momentum for that title match?
When Iwatani was called, the Oedo Tai immediately attacked, and the fight spilled outside the ring. Kid slammed Iwatani onto the apron and into the audience. Ryuka and Rina delivered a double elbow to Iwatani as she returned to the ring. Iwatani retaliated, and the Oedo Tai launched a series of corner attacks, with Ryuka delivering a senton. Iwatani countered, dodged Ryuka's charge, rolled her up, and delivered a dropkick. However, the Oedo Tai prevented Iwatani from tagging in. So Iwatani then used an arm whip to drive Ryuka and Fukigen to the ropes and delivered a dropkick. Hazuki used Ryuka as a springboard to send Kid out of the ring, and delivered a missile kick to Ryuka. Ryuka attempted a brainbuster but was countered by Hazuki, who locked in a face lock. Hazuki prevented Kid from interfering and choked both of them. STARS drove the Oedo Tai to the ropes and delivered a series of face washes. Hazuki hit Ryuka with a DDT. Iida landed a series of chops on Ryuka. Ryuka followed with a crossbody, and Kid with a diving body attack. Iida retaliated, and Kid and Hanan joined forces with a jumping chop and a back elbow. Iwatani delivered a dropkick to Kid. After an exchange of elbows, Kid kicked Iwatani's left arm. Kid dodged a lariat and delivered a body attack, then a standing moonsault. Iwatani retaliated, and Kid went for the Black Tiger Divine Punishment. Iwatani countered, but Kid delivered a dropkick with an assist from Rinami. Fukigen tried to attack Iwatani in the corner, but her leg was kicked out each time. Annoyed, Fukigen involved the referee and hit Iwatani with a face crusher. STARS attempted a combined face crusher on Fukigen, but their legs were pulled from under the ring, preventing them from succeeding. Iwatani was slammed onto the mat, and Rinami and Fukigen dove from the corner. Fukigen tries to roll up, but Hazuki makes a timely intervention. In the ensuing scramble, Iwatani lands a thrust kick and a German suplex. Fukigen kicks out, and STARS launches a rocket. Iwatani declares she's going for the finish and delivers a moonsault press. The referee counts to three, and Iwatani pins Fukigen
Comment from Iwatani Gumi
Iwatani: "I've made a full recovery!"
Hazuki, Iida, and Hanan: "Congratulations!"
Iwatani: "I'm really glad that I was able to team up with these four for my comeback match . As for my fingers, they're a mess. You can see for yourself if you look at them (laughs). But we have the January 4th show, so I want to defend the IWGP (Women's) belt."
Iida: "Mayu has finally returned, and although we're still missing two members from STARS, next year will be a year where STARS shines even brighter. So please keep an eye out for us!"
Hanan: "Check it out!"
Comment from Oedo Tai
Kid: "Fukigen's popularity was higher than Iwatani Mayu's, right?"
Unhappy: "Yay!"
Kid: "The cheers at Ryogoku were really intense. But I'm not going to let it end on a happy note. Today was an eight-person tag team match, so maybe that saved it. Mayu Iwatani, I'm definitely going to have a singles match with you next year. Well, I don't know if it'll be any singles match, or the 5★STAR title, or even a belt, but we'll definitely do it. Anything in mind?"
Ryuka: "This year is over! Yay! I'm gonna eat a lot!"
| ◆6-person tag match 20 minutes 1 match | ||
| Yuu |
11 minutes 41 seconds |
Hoshirai Mei |
| ○ Nanae Takahashi | Mina Shirakawa ● | |
| AZM | Juri | |
A six-person tag team match between Shuri, Shirakawa Mina & Seira Mei and Takahashi Nanae, Yuu & AZM. This match transcends unit boundaries, with Shuri and Nanae facing each other for the second consecutive time after their match at Korakuen Hall. With Nanae and Yuu also participating for the second time in a row, 7Upp's intentions may become clear
When Shirakawa provoked Nanae, Seira stepped in and appealed to Nanae with her passion. The match started with Nanae and Seira, and Nanae countered Seira with a hair whip. When Seira retaliated, she delivered a dropkick from the side. AZM intervened when Seira charged, offering Nanae to the other, and the two of them spun around Nanae. AZM was carried by Nanae and delivered a combined kick to Seira. Nanae called in Yuu, and the trio attacked Seira. AZM delivered an arm whip to Seira, followed by a series of roll-ups. Seira faked and delivered a dropkick. Shuri delivered a dropkick to AZM. AZM attempted an arm whip, but Shuri applied a sleeper hold. Shirakawa hung onto Yuu and applied an armbar. Shirakawa and Shuri performed a soccer ball kick and a dropkick on AZM. AZM retaliated with a soccer ball kick back at Shuri. AZM dodges Shuri's kick and delivers a brainbuster. Yuu hits Shuri with a senton and a rising chop. Shuri lands a series of middle kicks, but Yuu catches them and prepares for a powerbomb. Shuri resists and locks in an armlock. Shuri applies a standing guillotine to Yuu and hands her to Shirakawa. Shirakawa charges at Nanae, who is waiting on the sidelines, and takes a hit from Yuu who says, "Where are you looking?" Nanae kicks Shirakawa in the face. Shirakawa lands a slap followed by a series of strikes. Nanae hits a lariat, and Shirakawa hits a rolling elbow. Nanae hits a slap followed by a neckbreaker. Shirakawa counters with a dropkick to the knee and a knee crusher. Nanae tries to apply a figure-four leglock but is fended off and hits a standing heel hold. Shirakawa counters and applies a figure-four leglock. Shuri and Seira charge in one after another. Shirakawa hits a back drop. However, Nanae fought back. In the ensuing scramble, Shuri and Seira delivered a series of soccer ball kicks to Nanae. Shirakawa climbed onto the corner, but Nanae caught up and delivered a superplex, AZM followed with a diving foot stomp, and Nanae hit a refrigerator bomb. Nanae kicked out and went for the One Second. Shirakawa hit a back blow. Nanae hit all three with lariats. Yuu hit a cannonball, and Nanae slammed Seira onto the mat, but only got a two count. Nanae then hit the One Second EX and got the three count
Comments from Nanae's group
Yuu: "Good work, Passion!"
AZM: "Passion!"
Nanae: "Great job everyone! This first trio was great! It was awesome!"
AZM: "I think passion is a good thing."
Yuu: "Was this really your first time?"
AZM: "Huh, is this the first time today? Maybe not."
Nanae: "I guess we were teamed up in a past life."
AZM: "Yeah, this is the second time. This is good, isn't it? I might even aim for the belt."
Nanae & Yuu: "Oh!?」
AZM: "Well, I don't really know."
Nanae: "AZM-senpai put it in the belt opening."
AZM: "Because Nanae said so."
Nanae: "It's not Nanae!"
AZM: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Yuu: "Nanae must be happy too."
Nanae: "It's not Nanae."
AZM: "Isn't it Nanae?"
Nanae: "Nanae... It's Nanae! I think it's great that 2023 ended on a good note, right?"
AZM: "I think we were able to end on a good note."
Nanae: "It was great, and it was my first time facing Shirakawa Mina, but I really like her eyes. She has great eyes. She has passion. Today was a six-person tag match, but I think a singles match would be good next year."
Yuu: "I want to see it."
AZM “Injection”
Nanae: "I'm going to inject some passion into you! I'm going to inject all of Stardom with passion! AZM-senpai has practically already had her passion injected into her."
AZM: "Today? This is my second fight since my debut, and I'm fighting against someone named Passion Seven, so I've essentially been injected with passion."
Nanae: "That's right. AZM has been working hard like this since she was little, and finally we were able to team up in a match for the first time, so it was very moving, and it was the best to see everyone enjoying the match and pro wrestling in such a big venue as Ryogoku Kokugikan today."
AZM: "We look forward to your continued support next year, and we'll be full of passion!"
Yuu: "Nice to meet you, Passion!"
Nanae: "Nice to meet you, Passion! I guess this is what an artist is like."
AZM: "Is this an artist?"
| ◆Goddess of Stardom Championship Match 30-minute single match | ||
| <Champion group> |
16 minutes 22 seconds |
<Challengers> |
| Kamiya Saya | Watanabe Momo | |
| ○Utami Hayashishita | Tora Natsuko ● | |
*The 30th champions, Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani, successfully defended their titles for the first time
2nd, capturing the Goddesses of Stardom Championship in only their second match back after recovering from injury. Immediately after winning the belts, Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe challenged them. Oedo Tai appealed to the challengers, saying they "haven't forgotten about the cage,"25th. With the challenge accepted, a title match between the two teams has been set. The rivalry between Utami and Natsuko, who competed for the red belt, continues, and there is also animosity between former Queen's Quest member Momo and the champion team. A dangerous battle is expected...
The bell rings with Utami and Momo as the starting wrestlers. They feign a lock-up, but Momo dodges several times. When Utami gets a headlock, Momo takes it back and takes the match to the ground. Natsuko interferes, and Utami gets angry and attacks her. Natsuko puts Utami in a headlock, but Utami escapes and exchanges dropkicks with Kamiya. As Kamiya tries to do a swan dive to the outside, Momo throws a box at her. The fight spills outside the ring, and Natsuko slams Utami into the audience. Natsuko and Momo grab Utami's hands and attack from both sides, with Natsuko delivering a senton. Utami kicks back, and Momo delivers a soccer ball kick. Momo stands firm and takes an elbow from Utami. Momo sends Utami flying with a middle kick and charges, but Utami catches her and delivers a side slam. Kamiya enters, but Momo doesn't drop on her and delivers an elbow. Natsuko enters, and Kamiya hits both of them with a Frankensteiner and a dropkick. As Kamiya charges, Momo delivers a dropkick. Kamiya and Momo exchange elbows. Momo lands a series of middle kicks, dodging Kamiya's knee kick and landing a middle kick of her own. Kamiya retaliates, and Momo counters with a dropkick. Northern Lights. Natsuko interferes and sends Utami out of the ring. Kamiya attempts a Star Crusher on Momo. Momo counters with a Heartless Driver. Momo is countered and attempts a B Driver, but Utami interferes and Kamiya rolls her up. Kamiya lands a double kick followed by a spin kick. Utami and Natsuko exchange elbows. Natsuko lands a corner lariat. Utami counters with a dropkick. Momo enters and attacks from the corner. Dragon Throw. Natsuko attempts a Cannonball, but Kamiya interferes. Natsuko corners Kamiya and Utami and attempts a Cannonball. Utami dodges Natsuko's body press and slams her onto the mat. As Utami climbs to the corner, Momo cuts her off and Natsuko delivers a superplex shoulder throw. Momo hits a Soumatou and Natsuko hits a frog splash. Utami counters and Natsuko applies a neck lock. Momo prevents the cut-off by applying a sleeper hold to Kamiya.10minutes have passed. Utami takes Natsuko's charge and stands up. They clash shoulders and Natsuko delivers a series of lariats. As Utami climbs to the corner, Kamiya cuts her off and delivers a superplex Frankensteiner. Utami hits an elbow, Kamiya hits a double kick, and Utami hits a lariat. Natsuko counters and Utami hits a bat hanging drop. Natsuko counters and Utami goes for a Canadian suplex. Momo cuts her off and hits a high kick, and Natsuko hits a lariat. Momo and Natsuko deliver a combined spinebuster. Natsuko attempts a Swanton Bomb, but Utami counters. Natsuko and Momo grab Kamiya, but are hit with a knee kick. Kamitani performed a swan dive plancha to the outside. When Natsuko returned to the ring, Utami and Kamitani hit her with a Magic Killer. Utami then hit a German Suplex, but Natsuko kicked out at the last moment.15minutes had passed. Utami hit a spinning Hijack Bomb, but Momo made an emergency break. Kamitani hit a Missile Kick, followed by Utami's German Suplex. Kamitani hit Momo with a Star Crusher, and Utami slammed Natsuko with a Torture Rack Bomb for the three count.
Shimi: "Hey Natsuko, Queen's Quest won the cage match, and Aphrodite won again today. I think that settles things with you Oedo Tai. I'm moving on to my next new dream."
Comments from Shimi & Kamiya
Utami: "I can't see very well. But we, Aphrodite, won today and successfully defended our title for the first time. Queen's Quest won this year's cage match. And today, we, Aphrodite, defeated thosetwo. I think that settles things with Oedo Tai. We still have many dreams to chase, so we don't have time to deal with them. We want to move on to our next dream."
Kamiya: "2023in the best way possible. As I said, I think this is a milestone for Oedo Tai and Queen's Quest, so let's continue to see the best views together."
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Match: 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Champion> |
17 minutes 2 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| Julia | Megan Behn | |
*Second champion Giulia successfully defended her title for the seventh time
Strong Women's Champion Giulia, who competes in both Japan and the US, will defend her title for the seventh time against Megan Bane. Due to a series of injuries, Giulia and Megan had a one-on-one match on November 26th in Koriyama which ended in a draw . After Megan's appeal, the title match at Ryogoku was decided. In the preliminary match on December 24th at Korakuen Hall, Giulia was pinned directly by Megan in a six-person tag team match, so this may be Giulia's biggest challenge yet in her seventh title defense. At the same time, this is Megan's biggest opportunity since coming to Japan. She challenged Tam Nakano for the red belt shortly after arriving in Japan and lost, but now she has adapted well to Japanese pro wrestling and continues to dominate her opponents, so there is a strong possibility that the title will change hands.
After some feeling each other out, they lock up, with Megan immediately pushing Giulia into the ropes. When Giulia gets behind Megan, Megan takes her back and slams her to the mat. Giulia goes for a neck lock, but Megan tries to lift her up. Giulia dodges and goes for a hair whip. Megan counters, grabs Giulia's hair and swings her around. Giulia lands a dropkick to the knee followed by a series of elbows. Megan catches Giulia's charge and throws her backward. Megan grabs Giulia's arm and delivers a series of lariats at close range, followed by a body slam. Giulia kicks out of the one-legged cover and lands a series of slaps, which Megan knocks her down in one hit. They repeatedly slam each other in the corner, then a reverse chop and a front suplex. Giulia lands a DDT, grabs Megan's arm and forcibly takes her down, then applies a head scissors. Megan lifts her up, but Giulia doesn't let go. Megan slams her down and successfully escapes. Giulia kicks out of the cover and applies a triangle choke. Megan lifts her up and places her on the corner. Giulia lunges forward, but Megan catches her and slams her to the mat. As Megan tries to cover, Giulia rolls her up. Megan reverses and applies a reverse Boston crab. Giulia escapes, and Megan takes her back. On the apron, Giulia counters with a big boot from the side and a missile kick. Megan endures and takes her back, but Giulia breaks free and rolls her up. Giulia gets on top and delivers a flurry of punches. She pulls her up and hits an Italian hook. Giulia lunges forward, but Megan powerbombs her. Both are down. They exchange slaps on the ground. Giulia hits a knee followed by an Italian hook, and Megan tries to do a back drop, but Megan resists and goes for a brainbuster on the apron. They exchange elbows, and Megan hits a back drop over the ropes. Megan declares she's going for the finish and goes for an F5. Giulia counters with a DDT and a back drop. Megan kicks out, and Giulia hits a Northern Lights Bomb. However, Megan raises her shoulder. Giulia locks both her arms, but Megan escapes. Giulia went for a Northern Lights Bomb, but Megan countered with a piledriver. Megan pulled Giulia up and went for an F5, but Giulia managed to lift her shoulders at the last moment. Megan pulled Giulia up, grabbed her hair, and dragged her to the corner. She got behind Giulia and put her on the corner ropes, going for a superplex F5. Giulia countered and slammed her down, but it was only a two count.15minutes had passed. Both wrestlers charged at each other, and Megan hit a flying lariat. Megan took Giulia down and went for a moonsault press from the corner. Giulia dodged it and hit a knee to the face, followed by a Northern Lights Bomb. Megan kicked out, and Giulia locked in her legs and neck. She locked in a modified front neck lock, immobilizing Megan, and Giulia won.
Julia: "Ah, Megan, before this match, I said I kill you. And you said, Julia, you're ready die. But, we are still alive. We're still alive, hahaha (laughs). So, as long as we're alive, we can fight again and again, anytime, anywhere. Hey Megan, Megan, fight me again someday. Let's do it again, strong girl."
Julia offers a handshake, and Megan begins to reciprocate, but they both pull their hands away
Julia: "So, it seems we've managed to defeat the monster, so next year..."
Trish Adora appeared on the screen and declared her challenge for the Strong Women's Championship
Adora: "What an athlete! Wow. Congratulations on your successful defense, Giulia. I'm sure the cheers for Giulia for preventing the loss of the Strong Women's Championship will never stop. But what about "Afro Punk" Trish Adora? Oh well, it's fine. I'm patient and it's not too late. You said before that you wanted to face the world's best wrestler, right? I've always claimed to be the world's best, but I haven't heard from you at all. Why? There's no reason why this match shouldn't be scheduled. How about a Strong Women's Championship match, Trish Adora vs. Giulia, Champ?"
Giulia: "I just beat Megan, and now there's this other strong-looking woman! OK, I'm Strong Champ in the World. OK, of course, I accept your challenge. Ah, I hope that woman isn't just all talk. Please continue to enjoy Stardom. I'll see you again next year, Giulia. Arrivederci, see you later."
Julia's comment
"I'm exhausted, maybe the most exhausted I've been all year... Julia was truly the perfect opponent, the perfect woman to cap off this year. She's just too strong. And how does she fly with such a huge body?" Since winning this belt and fighting against various opponents, I've really come to appreciate just how amazing the human body is. I still have a lot to learn, too. Well, I'll keep aiming higher and hopefully next year will be a good one. I definitely want to face Megan again someday, somewhere. And as for the next challenger, I think she came to see me after the last match in Las Vegas (for New Japan). Apparently she went out of her way to come to the venue to watch my title defense. And it seems she even prepared a message for me today. Let's do it. I don't know what kind of wrestler you are, but from what I can see you're huge and incredibly strong, and you've created another formidable wall for Giulia, but I won't lose, absolutely not. Let's do it. Anywhere is fine. Arrivederci, see you later. And to all the Stardom fans, have a happy new year."
| ◆Wonder of Stardom Championship Match, 30-minute single fall match | ||
| <Challenger> |
24 minutes 43 seconds |
<Champion> |
| Anno Saori | MIRAI | |
*MIRAI, the 19th champion, failed in her fourth title defense. Saori Anno becomes the 20th champion
The Wonder of Stardom Championship match between MIRAI and Saori Anno, held in Osaka on November 18th , ended in a 30- minute draw. Although no clear winner was determined, MIRAI retained her title according to the rules. Therefore, it was a disappointing result for Anno, who failed to capture the belt. Of course, MIRAI also had lingering regrets, and accepted Anno's request for a rematch, which led to this rematch being decided. Neither side gave an inch in the preliminary matches, making this title match unpredictable. Will MIRAI retain her title and ring in the new year with a victory, or will Anno achieve her first singles championship in Stardom? This time, it's a big showdown where the matter will finally be settled.
Natsupoi, who is currently sidelined, is in Anno's corner. The bell rings, but neither moves immediately. They slowly move forward and engage in a test of strength in a lock-up. MIRAI pushes Anno into the ropes and carefully breaks the hold. Anno slaps Anno and sends her into the ropes, then delivers a big boot, followed by a sliding kick to MIRAI who has gone outside the ring. As Anno climbs to the corner, MIRAI breaks free. MIRAI slowly makes a comeback, and they grapple for Anno's back. Anno gets a headlock and pushes Anno into the ropes, then cleanly breaks the hold. This time, MIRAI slaps Anno and sends her into the ropes, then delivers a reverse chop followed by a body slam. Anno counters with a big boot, climbs to the corner, and MIRAI delivers an elbow from below, dropping Anno onto the apron. MIRAI performs a Tarantula over the ropes. Anno counters and charges, but MIRAI jumps on her and delivers a face crusher. MIRAI locks both of Anno's arms, and Anno escapes. MIRAI delivers a dropkick, and Anno delivers a neckbreaker. MIRAI kicks back, but Anno throws her to the floor while she's down. MIRAI stumbles down at ringside. Anno waits for MIRAI in the ring.19count. Anno delivers a missile kick from the corner. MIRAI kicks back, and Anno bridges with a head scissors and applies a figure-four neck lock. MIRAI's feet reach the ropes. MIRAI charges in with an elbow but collapses. Anno knocks MIRAI down with one elbow. MIRAI gets up and delivers a series of elbows. Anno knocks her down with a big boot. MIRAI is pulled up and stops Anno's charge, slamming her down. MIRAI delivers a series of elbows, and Anno stands up to receive them. Anno dodges MIRAI and attempts a lariat, but MIRAI dodges and counters with a shoulder tackle. MIRAI lands a series of corner elbows and a corner lariat. She climbs to the corner andTenminutes have passed. Anno kicks out and MIRAI takes her back. MIRAI rolls her up for a Miramare. Anno escapes and kicks MIRAI from below as she approaches. MIRAI lands a series of elbows, and Anno retaliates. MIRAI knocks Anno down with a lariat from close range. Anno tries to move forward but lacks strength. MIRAI knocks her down again with a lariat and taunts her, "Come on!" Anno lands a series of left and right elbows. MIRAI attempts a lariat, but Anno withstands it and gets back up with a series of elbows. MIRAI retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Anno charges forward with a flurry of punches, but MIRAI hits a lariat, Anno immediately hits a German suplex, and MIRAI hits another lariat from behind. Both men are down but get back up, and Anno takes MIRAI's back. Anno resists, but MIRAI hits a back drop and a Northern Lights suplex. Anno kicks out, and MIRAI heads to the corner. Anno gets up and hits a superplex Frankensteiner and a fisherman suplex. MIRAI kicks out, and15minutes have passed. Anno transitions from a sickle hold to a Paradise Hold. On the ground, Anno doesn't let go and applies the hold tightly. MIRAI escapes, and Anno takes her back. MIRAI escapes with a kangaroo kick, but Anno gets back to her back again. MIRAI counters with a modified back suplex, Anno dodges the lariat and hits a German suplex. MIRAI kicks out, and Anno hits a double arm suplex hold. MIRAI countered, and Anno delivered a rounding body press from the corner. However, MIRAI dodged it. MIRAI performed another modified suplex, locking both of Anno's arms. Anno resisted and MIRAI rolled her up. Anno countered with a Miramare, but Anno's feet reached the ropes. MIRAI went for a Miramare Shock, but Anno countered. MIRAI delivered another suplex, and20minutes had passed. MIRAI hit a lariat, followed by a Canadian suplex and a side slam. Anno countered. MIRAI aimed and delivered a lariat. Anno countered and tried to bridge, but MIRAI reversed it. Anno charged, and MIRAI slammed her forward. Anno countered, and MIRAI hit a lariat. Anno countered, and MIRAI delivered a diving body attack from the corner. Anno managed to escape at the last moment. MIRAI pulled Anno up and spun around, aiming for a Miramare Shock, but Anno countered with a reverse Frankensteiner, then hit a neckbreaker against MIRAI's charge, followed by three German suplexes, and it looked like it was over, but MIRAI kicked out. Anno pointed to the sky, but MIRAI hit a lariat from close range. Anno threw a dragon suplex. Tantandol. MIRAI kicked out, and Anno hit a modified suplex. The three count was called and the white belt changed hands.
Anno: "MIRAI, you're really strong. I won today. MIRAI, who felt frustrated today, will surely become even stronger. Let's fight again. When that time comes, let's have a fight that surpasses today's."
MIRAI refused to shake Anno's hand, her shoulders trembling. Anno applauded. MIRAI left the ring
Anno: "Have I been able to shine even brighter this year? I'm not done yet. I'm going to go even further. With this belt, I will aim for even greater heights next year! I am the Wonder of Stardom Champion, Anno Saori!"
Anno's comment
Anno: "I am the Wonder of Stardom Champion, Anno Saori. I may not be the type to create eras or legends. But I will shine. And I will shine even brighter in the future. I hope that this will be beneficial to women's professional wrestling and the world of professional wrestling. To that end, I will take actions that will make me shine with this belt. Let me say it again. I, Anno Saori, have come to the Stardom ring to shine even brighter."
Anno and Natsupoi exchange words
Anno: "We've always been next to each other. We've even competed against each other, but I was happy to see Natsumi again after so long."
Natsupoi: "I'm so happy. Hehe."
Anno: "Thank you."
Natsupoi "That was good"
Anno: "But I thought, the moment I put it on, I thought, I want to have a title match with Natsumi. I really thought that. Next time, let's do it without any straps or anything. Next time, let's put this (belt) on the line."
Natsupoi: "I don't need things like (straps)."
Anno: "I don't need this. Put this on. So I'll be waiting for you to come back, Natsumi. I'll be lonely, you know. Thank you for today."
MIRAI's comment
"As expected of Saori Anno. Saori Anno is the real deal, absolutely indomitable.2023.But I never managed to beat her directly. I lost again today. Right now, to be honest, I feel a great deal of regret. But I'm also very grateful to Saori Anno for giving me this feeling, this opportunity to grow. I wanted to be with the white belt for much longer, and I intended to grow together with her, so I'm very disappointed, but I'll use this feeling as fuel to push forward in2024and show you all a new landscape. I will work even harder."
| ◆World of Stardom Championship Title Deciding Match 30-minute single fall match | ||
| Maika |
20 minutes 39 seconds |
Suzuki Suzu |
* Maika becomes the 17th World of Stardom Champion
The main event is the World of Stardom Championship match. Suzu Suzuki, who won her first 5★STAR GP this year, held the right to challenge for the title, but Nakano, who has been sidelined due to injury, relinquished the title. Suzuki retained the right to challenge and successfully defended it against Hazuki, who had stepped forward to challenge for the title. Meanwhile, Maika, who lost to Suzuki in the 5★STAR final, entered the tournament to determine the next contestant for the championship and won, once again earning the right to compete in the championship match. The title match between Maika and Suzuki has now been officially confirmed. Whoever wins will be crowned with the red belt for the first time. Will Maika, who has missed many chances until now, finally reach the top, or will Suzuki, who won the single league tournament, achieve her first single title in Stardom and move closer to her goal of becoming a leading figure in the professional wrestling world? This match will not only cap off 2023 but also give a glimpse into what 2024 holds.
The gong sounds, and the majority of the audience chants "Maika!" She slowly steps forward and delivers an elbow. Maika retaliates with an elbow of her own. Suzuki grabs Maika's hair and throws her to the outside, and they exchange elbows at ringside. Suzuki is slammed into the audience and charges at Maika. Suzuki slams Maika into the audience, but Maika immediately charges back. Suzuki brings out a table and sets it up ringside, placing Maika on the apron and attempting a German suplex. Maika counters with a running lariat, a shoulder tackle, and a sleeper hold. Suzuki delivers a soccer ball kick, a sliding German suplex, and a front kick while running along ringside. Maika counters, stopping Suzuki's charge and delivering a powerslam and a body scissors sleeper hold. Suzuki escapes, and Maika sends her to the apron with a lariat. Maika sets Suzuki up for a powerbomb, but Suzuki counters and Maika goes for the table. Suzuki revives the downed Maika and delivers a missile kick.10minutes have passed. Maika retaliates, and Suzuki takes her back. Suzuki delivers a middle kick and heads to the corner. Maika tries to pull her leg, but Suzuki bounces off and climbs onto the corner. Maika catches up and delivers a superplex. Suzuki goes for a tequila, but Maika retaliates. Maika charges in for a lariat, but Suzuki stops her and delivers a Spanish Fly. Maika delivers a powerbomb, but Suzuki immediately counters with a German suplex. Maika gets up and delivers a back drop. They exchange elbows and both go down. They get up at the 8 count and exchange elbows again. Maika delivers three brainbusters in a row.15minutes have passed. Suzuki counters Maika's camellia. Maika puts Suzuki on the corner and goes for a superplex. Suzuki counters with a superplex, and holds on for a 2 count. Maika delivers several more German suplexes, but Maika kicks out. As Suzuki climbed onto the corner, Maika cut her off and delivered a powerbomb. Suzuki landed and charged, but Maika hit a Michinoku Dragon. Maika pulled Suzuki up and went for another Michinoku Dragon. Suzuki rolled her up from behind. Suzuki landed a series of elbows. Maika countered with a rolling lariat. Suzuki hit a tequila shot. Maika kicked out and hit a headbutt followed by a running powerbomb and a Flame Drop. However, Suzuki managed to get her shoulder up.20minutes had passed. Maika landed a Michinoku Dragon, then another. She landed yet another one, and Suzuki couldn't kick out, giving Maika the victory.
Maika: "On my fourth attempt, I finally, finally got the red belt! Suzu Suzuki, I thought I never wanted to see your face again, and I even harbored murderous intent towards you, but it can't end like this! Now it'sonewinand oneloss, right? You're strong, I'll admit that. So let's fight again, you idiot!"
As Suzu stepped out onto the apron, holding up one finger, Julia helped her offstage. Both Julia and Suzu were in tears
Maika: "Now that I've won the red belt,2024! Next year, there's Tam Nakano, Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, and Giulia... no, there are still so many interesting people in Stardom, so I'm going to take down every single one of them! And, starting this New Year's Eve, the era of the Empress begins, and I'm going to make it even more my era. Thank you all so much. Thank you so much. Let's all ring in the new year with smiles! Farewell!"
Maika's comment
Maika: "Finally, finally, I've won the Stardom's top belt. It really doesn't feel real... This year has been a real rollercoaster for me, I hit rock bottom and my spirit was broken, but everyone supported me, and you all are truly my source of energy, the driving force that allowed me to grit my teeth and keep going. But now, I want to be the source of energy for everyone. I want to be the source of strength for those who feel like they want to die or who are at rock bottom. That's the kind of champion I want to be. From now on, I'll probably face more difficulties with this belt, and I might hit rock bottom again, but I will continue to live while fully accepting that weakness.2024will be the beginning of the Empress era. Everyone, please look forward to it and watch over Stardom with peace of mind. That's all from me. Thank you very much."
Himeka, who had retired, makes an appearance
Himeka: "Congratulations (tears)"
Maika: "Wait a minute (laughs). Thank you. I got it! I got it (laughs)."
Himeka: "As if it were my own problem..."
Maika: "Why are you crying more than me? (laughs)"
Himeka: "I'm finally being rewarded (tears)"
Maika: "Whose fault do you think this is?! (laughs) But it's not just my fault. Yes."
I put the red belt over Himeka's shoulders
Himeka: "That's presumptuous of me (laughs wryly). (Puts the belt back on) It suits you."
Maika: "Thank you"
Himeka: "Congratulations"
Maika: "I made my dream come true."
Himeka: "Keep up the good work, and I'll be watching over you. Thank you."
Maika: "Thank you"
Suzuki's comment
Suzu: "Ah, damn it! Damn it... damn it. I couldn't reach it (tears). I couldn't get the red belt, the red belt. I lost to Maika. I wanted to win the 5★STAR GP in front of Giulia and wear the red belt in front of Giulia. I guess I'm still far from being the face of the pro wrestling world...But, this is just the beginning for Suzu Suzuki. Do you think Suzu Suzuki will give up?! This is just the beginning for Suzu Suzuki. Stay tuned, all of you, until I become the face of the pro wrestling world! That's all!"
Julia: "You're crying!"
Suzuki: "I'm going to cry! It's so frustrating!"
Julia: "Yeah, I have something to tell you. After watching today's match, I felt a lot of things. There were so many things that I wanted to make a suggestion. The card for January 4th is Suzu & Megan vs. Julia & Maika, but I was wondering if we could change it a little. I'd like to request a change to the card. I want to fight Maika. And I want to team up with Suzu. So let's meet again on January 4th."
Julia leaves
Suzuki: "Suddenly... my head's a little confused. What, you want to team up? Got it! I'll team up with Julia. Damn it! Argh!"