"STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT 2024 - Opening Match"
March 9th (Sat) Yokohama Budokan (Attendance: 1555)
Match Results
| ◆8-Way Match, 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Suzuki Suzu |
7 minutes 44 seconds |
Mai Sakurai● |
*The other 6 are MIRAI, Sorei Ami, Seira Mei, Hazuki, AZM, and Tsukiyama Waka
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
11 minutes 26 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| ○Rinan | Miran● | |
*The 10th champion, Rinami, successfully defended her title for the 7th time
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Starlight Kid |
8 minutes 21 seconds |
Yuzuki● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Kurei Sayaka |
Win by disqualification at 3 minutes and 52 seconds. |
Tora Natsuko ● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mizumori Yuna |
5 minutes 4 seconds |
Lady C● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Gina |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Momo Kogo● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Amasaki Mitsuyu |
4 minutes 30 seconds Tensei |
Yagami Ranna● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Ryue Summer |
5 minutes 16 seconds |
Little Bear ● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Iida Saya |
4 minutes 47 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| 〇Hanan |
6 minutes 30 seconds |
HANAKO● |
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| wavelet |
11 minutes 19 seconds |
Stephanie Bakkel |
| ○Akari | Watanabe Momo | |
| Julia | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
| ◆Natsupoi's comeback match: Special Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hashimoto Chihiro |
18 minutes 59 seconds: |
Anno Saori |
| ○Sareee | Summery | |
| ◆Special 3-Way Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Shirakawa Mina |
14 minutes 25 seconds |
Kamiya Saya |
| ○Maika | AZM● | |
*The other pair is Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano
Match Details Report
| ◆8-Way Match, 20-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Suzuki Suzu |
7 minutes 44 seconds |
Mai Sakurai |
*The other 6 are MIRAI, Sorei Ami, Seira Mei, Hazuki, AZM, and Tsukiyama Waka
8-WAY match featuring eight wrestlers at once: MIRAI, Sakurai Mai, Sorei Ami, Tsukiyama Waka, Suzuki Suzu, Seira Mei, Hazuki, and AZM. Due to Hayashishita Utami's absence, AZM will have two matches in one day. All eight are entered in the Cinderella Tournament, and this match is a seeded matchup. Who will gain momentum for the second round the following day? After
four wrestlers are kicked out, Hazuki, AZM, Suzuki, and Seira remain in the ring. High-speed rope work unfolds, and dropkicks are dodged. Just as Suzuki and Seira seem to be working together, Sorei and MIRAI return to the ring and exchange shoulder tackles. Sakurai intervenes, and Sorei and MIRAI unleash a barrage of reverse chops. Sakurai throws a Lady Money at them, separating MIRAI and Sorei. Tsukiyama slips past Sakurai and delivers a series of dropkicks and hip attacks. Sorei hits Tsukiyama with an atomic drop. Suzuki and AZM unleash missile kicks from two directions, and then both exchange elbows. AZM rolls up Suzuki for a pin, but only for a two count. Suzuki's pin attempt also only gets him a two count. Seira rolls up AZM, and she and Suzuki exchange dropkicks. Suzuki lifts AZM up, but Hazuki breaks up the pin and hits Suzuki with a full nelson buster. AZM jumps over Hazuki and hits Suzuki with a foot stomp. Hazuki and AZM exchange elbows. Hazuki goes for a brainbuster, but AZM resists. Suzuki breaks up the pin, and Seira, Tsukiyama and others come in one after another, getting ready for a brainbuster. Sakurai walks over them and strikes a lady pose. The brainbuster exchange falls apart. MIRAI, Sorei, Hazuki, and Seira competed in a face wash, and Tsukiyama rolled up MIRAI and Sorei at the same time. Hazuki went for a brainbuster on Tsukiyama, but Seira rolled her up. Tsukiyama kicked out, and Hazuki went for an inverted pin. AZM rolled them all up at once, and Seira pinned them on top of that. Seira, Suzuki, and Sakurai competed in a dropkick exchange. They then attempted a Paradise Lock. Suzuki and Seira attacked Sakurai, but Suzuki's thrust kick hit Seira. Suzuki rolled up Sakurai and the referee counted to three.
| ◆Future of Stardom Championship Match (15-minute single fall match) | ||
| <Champion> |
11 minutes 26 seconds |
<Challenger> |
| ○Rinnan | Miran● | |
*The 10th champion, Rinami, successfully defended her title for the 7th time
Future of Stardom champion Rina takes on Diana's Miran in her seventh title defense. For Rina, whose goal is to surpass her sister Hanan's record (V10), this is a fight she absolutely cannot lose. Will Miran be able to bring the belt back to Diana, or will Rina be able to defeat her?
Miran asks for a handshake and says, "Please!", but the champion does not respond. After a lock-up, Miran pushes Rina into the ropes and delivers a series of elbows. Rina does not engage in rope work either. After an exchange of pins, Miran attempts a cross body. Rina catches it and slams her onto the mat. Rina shouts, "Let's go to Yokohama!", and delivers a series of hair whips to Miran. She corners Miran and stomps on her face, shouting, "You little brat!", and calls out to the referee who tries to stop her, "Shut up, you old geezer." Rina covers Miran on one knee, but Miran kicks out. Rinami kicks Miran, taunting her with "Is that all Diana has to offer?" As Miran charges in, Rinami kicks her in the face. Miran's crossbody is caught, but she follows up with a DDT, four consecutive dropkicks, and a standing moonsault press. She drives Rinami to the ropes and taunts her with "You old hag!" before stomping on her face. Miran attempts a body slam, but Rinami counters with "Who are you calling an old hag!" She drives Rinami into the corner and delivers a running double knee attack and a dropkick. Miran retaliates, but Rinami counters with a crossbody and a body slam. Rinami retaliates, and the two exchange elbows. Miran prevents Rinami from running and delivers a dropkick. Rinami attempts a Northern Lights suplex, but it's only a two count. Rinami attempts a Manji Gatame, but Miran counters with a high-speed leap and a modified Manji Gatame. As Rinami escapes, Miran hits a 619. Rinami counters, and Miran, full of energy, attempts a Lion Sault. However, Rinami dodges and hits a Big Boot, an Outer Leg Sweep, and a Diving Double Knee Drop. Miran dodges and goes for a series of roll-ups. Miran rolls up Rinami as she attempts a Pink Devil. After an exchange of roll-ups, MIRAI grabs and rolls her up. Rinami manages to kick out at the last moment, and Miran hits a spinning cross body and a diving body attack. She tries the Lion Sault again and lands it. Rinami counters, and Miran hits her with a series of elbows. As Miran charges, Rinami uses a Sweeping Hip Throw and transitions into a Manji Hold on the ground. 10 minutes have passed. Miran escapes, and Rinami climbs to the corner and hits a Diving Double Knee Drop. However, Miran lifts her shoulder. Rinami declares she's going for the finish and hits a Reverse Brainbuster. It seemed like the match was decided, but Miran raised her shoulder again. Seeing this, Rina went for the Pink Devil. Miran countered with a spin kick and a hurricanrana. Rina then hit a Pink Bru and the referee counted to three.
Rinami's comment
"Future's seventh title defense, Miran successfully defended it. Miran and Diana are strong. They have strong willpower. I'll accept any challenge from anyone. I've said I'll accept any challenge from anyone who can liven things up, so I'm picking a fight, but I'm leading the way. There are really a lot of good young wrestlers like that. That's why I thought Rina can't be left behind. Today's first match, the first of a big match, is full of youth and it's good, but I'm the champion and I'm going to liven up this belt, and looking at Stardom right now, Goddess, Artis, do you know who the champion is? It's not exciting, is it? I know that they can't have title defenses because of Cinderella, but it wasn't exciting even before Cinderella started. I can say with pride that this belt is just as exciting as the Red and White belt. So I'm going to make it even more exciting than the Red and White belt. I'm three away from the record for most title defenses. I'm still aiming for more than that. You guys look forward to it."
Miran's comment
"A year ago, I had a singles match against her. At that time, I said in my backstage comments that I wanted to win a singles match on my own next time, but today I was given a great opportunity to have a title match. I absolutely cannot accept losing like this, and today's match made me realize once again what it means to be the Stardom Future Champion. I think the Future belt is the one that is getting the most attention right now, with the number of young wrestlers increasing. I want to keep aiming for it. Rina, I'm filled with regret for losing, but I'm really happy that I was able to participate in a big Stardom match, that I was able to have a title match, and that I was able to face Rina. I was really happy. Also, it was my first time challenging for a belt, and I'm glad that my first challenge was for this Future belt, and that my opponent was Rina. I've had two singles matches with Rina, so next time, I'd like to team up with her in either the Diana ring or the Stardom ring. Thank you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Starlight Kid |
8 minutes 21 seconds |
Yuzuki● |
Last year's Rookie of the Year, Yuzuki, faces Starlight Kid in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. However, it's clear that Yuzuki is serious about beating Kid. She'll be using her signature dropkicks and roll-ups to get the three count. Will Kid be able to withstand this and advance to the next round, or will Yuzuki pull off an upset and climb the ladder to Cinderella?
The match starts without a handshake. Yuzuki slowly steps forward and says "Please" and extends her hand for a handshake. Kid extends her hand, but Yuzuki slaps it and hits a dropkick followed by a rolling prawn hold. Kid counters and a roll-up exchange ensues. Yuzuki tries to roll up, but Kid dodges and goes to the bottom of the ring to create some distance. Kid slowly enters the ring. There, Yuzuki hits her with four consecutive dropkicks. Yuzuki charges forward with fighting spirit, but Kid lands a dropkick on her. Kid attempts a reverse prawn hold, but Yuzuki quickly escapes. When Kid tries to throw Yuzuki into the ropes, Yuzuki refuses and delivers a series of elbows. Kid's elbows send Yuzuki to the ground. Kid stomps on his face, applying pressure. Kid tries to throw him into the ropes, but Yuzuki dodges and delivers a hurricanrana. Kid throws him into the corner and charges, but Yuzuki sends him to the apron and delivers a dropkick. He dashes in for another, but Kid returns to the ring and delivers a body attack. Yuzuki counters, and Kid goes for a spinning diving body press. Yuzuki dodges and grabs his arm, then follows up with a triangle jump face crusher and a series of hip throws. However, Kid manages to counter again. Yuzuki tries for a reverse suplex, but Kid counters with a dropkick. Yuzuki retaliates with a dropkick of his own and slams him down with a reverse suplex. Kid counters again with a series of fisherman suplexes and a reverse Boston crab. He grabs Yuzuki's hair and tightens the hold, but Yuzuki manages to escape. Three minutes remaining. Kid is aiming for the Black Tiger Divine Punishment. Yuzuki countered with a series of roll-ups. Kid countered and delivered a double knee attack from behind. Kid then hit Yuzuki with a moonsault press. The referee counted to three, and Kid defeated Yuzuki. After the match, Kid provoked Suzuki Suzu, her opponent in the second round the following day, at the broadcast table.
Kid's comment
"I made it through the first round. That was a natural result. In the second round, I'll face Suzu Suzuki. Suzu, who beat me so many times, is waiting for me. Do you remember? It was June 17th or 18th, 2023, in Shiodome. I was scheduled for a singles match with Suzu that had no meaning whatsoever. At that time, I had been beaten so many times by her in the 5★STAR GP and other tournaments, so I thought it would be pointless to get revenge in such a meaningless place, and partly because we were in front of the cage, I ended up ruining the match. But tomorrow, the Cinderella Tournament, the best and greatest stage, has been prepared for me. A tournament where I can beat the person I hated and advance is the best, right? So, even though I've owed her so many things up until now, tomorrow I'm definitely going to pin her for three counts and take her down, seeded or whatever. Just you wait, Suzu."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○ Sayaka Kurei |
Win by disqualification at 3 minutes and 52 seconds. |
Tora Natsuko ● |
In the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, Sayaka Kurei challenges Natsuko Tora of the Oedo Tai. The focus is on how far Kurei can get against Natsuko's stronghold.
As Kurei enters the ring, Natsuko attacks her on the ramp, hitting her with a chair and forcing her into the ring. The bell rings to start the match. Natsuko throws Kurei into the ropes, and Kurei retaliates with a series of dropkicks. Natsuko endures and throws her out with a shoulder tackle. In the brawl outside the ring, Natsuko slams Kurei into the commentary table. She lifts her up and performs a backflip at ringside, throwing her into the audience. Natsuko brings Kurei back in at the count of 18 and enters the ring just in time. Kurei unleashes a flurry of dropkicks, yelling "I'm gonna lift you up!", and slams her with a body slam. She also lands a spear and a series of mounted punches. However, Natsuko attacked from below with poison mist, pushed the referee aside, and delivered a Death Valley Bomb to Kurei. The referee then called for the bell. Kurei was announced as the winner due to disqualification. Natsuko retaliated with a senton to Kurei and left the ring. This was Kurei's first singles victory.
Natsuko's comment
"Hey! This is what we wanted to do in our Cinderella Tournament. That brat, I told you, didn't I? I'd show him lots of good things. He got beaten up and beaten down. Did you see the audience's reaction? They were having a blast. What idiots. But it's just the beginning. Watch out, you fools."
Comment from Kurei
"I won the first round... Is this my first victory...? I got completely beaten and it's incredibly frustrating, but a win is a win. I've advanced to the second round of the Cinderella Tournament... Thank you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Yuna Mizumori |
5 minutes 4 seconds |
Lady C● |
In the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, Mizumori Yuna and Lady C face off in a one-on-one match. Who will win this clash of power against power?
As soon as the gong sounds, both charge forward and clash shoulders. After an exchange of elbows, Mizumori lands a slap and a shoulder tackle. Lady retaliates with a shoulder tackle of her own and delivers a big boot in the corner. Mizumori kicks Lady's left arm, causing her to writhe in pain. Mizumori stomps on Lady's left arm repeatedly and lands a series of elbows. Lady lands a big boot as Mizumori charges. Mizumori stops her and hits a lariat. Lady retaliates by not letting Mizumori run and hitting a Kawazu Otoshi and a knee drop. Lady stops Mizumori's charge and hits a side buster. Lady attempts a chokeslam, but Mizumori resists and rolls her up, hitting a sliding lariat and a modified neckbreaker. Lady kicks out, and Mizumori counters with a neckbreaker drop. She gets up and slams Mizumori down with a chokeslam. However, Mizumori manages to kick out. Lady then tried to force a submission with a giant backbreaker. She tried to slam Mizumori down, but Mizumori hit a lariat and Lady hit a big boot. Mizumori stopped her charge and slammed her down onto the mat. Lady kicked out, and Mizumori used a new move, putting her on her shoulders and slamming her forward. This resulted in a three-count, and Mizumori defeated Lady.
Lady's comment
"Cinderella lost in the first round... It's no different from usual! Nothing has changed (tears). I have to change... I have to change. I know that. But I wanted Cinderella's slippers to move forward. I haven't given up yet. There are plenty of other chances. I will definitely seize those chances. Just watch me."
Mizumori's comment
"Yunamon won with Tropical Sunshine! Lady C, you two now strongly desire victory and results, or rather, you must desire them. Today, Yunamon had a stronger desire for that. Let's push each other to improve more and more from now on, no matter how many times it takes. And tomorrow, in my second round at Korakuen Hall, I will get revenge for being thrown around last year. Sourei Ami, Tropical will beat you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○ Gina |
3 minutes 39 seconds |
Momo Kogo● |
Momoko Kogo is making her return to the ring after a six-month absence since her last match at Yokohama Budokan on September 10th of last year, and she's immediately taking part in the Cinderella Tournament. She's approaching the tournament with extraordinary determination, but her opponent, Gina, is a woman of immense strength, so a tough fight seems inevitable. Gina is also incredibly motivated for this tournament. This is because she made her Stardom debut in last year's Cinderella Tournament, losing to MIRAI in the quarterfinals, and is aiming to take revenge on the reigning champion MIRAI and win the tournament. In this ring where the intentions of both women clash, who will claim victory and advance to the second round?
Kogo is wearing a new blue costume. Gina endures an arm whip and lifts her up. Kogo counters with an arm whip followed by a dropkick. Kogo grabs Gina's arm and delivers another dropkick. Gina dodges the 619, but Kogo tries again and lands it. Gina lifts Kogo up as she attempts an armbar and slams her down with a bomb. When Kogo kicked out, Gina delivered a spinning kick followed by a series of knee strikes and a double arm suplex. When Kogo kicked out again, Gina took her back. Kogo countered with a kick to the face and a swinging DDT, then a hurricanrana followed by an armbar. Gina caught Kogo's charge and applied an avalanche hold. When Kogo kicked out, Gina declared she was going for the finish and lifted her up. Kogo countered with an arm whip and a modified roll-up. Gina kicked out, then delivered a thrust kick, lifted her up, and delivered a Thunderstruck. The referee counted to three and Gina pinned Kogo.
Gina's comment:
"I think Momo has come back stronger. But I'm stronger, right? (laughs) Next is (Tsukiyama) Waka. I like Waka, but she's just a stepping stone to MIRAI. See you then."
Comments from Kogo
"Cinderella...it's over. I put so much into this comeback performance as Cinderella, so honestly, I'm incredibly disappointed. But even though I'm really disappointed, I've finally, finally made it back to the starting line. So, this is just the beginning. I think Momoko Mukai can only go up from here, so please keep an eye on me. Thank you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Mitsuyoshi Amasaki |
4 minutes 30 seconds Tensei |
Yagami Ranna● |
The first round of the Cinderella Tournament featured Amasaki, hailed as Stardom's rising star, and Yagami, who debuted last year.
Yagami launched a surprise attack with a series of dropkicks. Amasaki countered, and Yagami followed up with a barrage of mounted punches. Amasaki reversed and fought back, but Amasaki reversed again and went for a cover and an armbar. Amasaki countered with a DDT and a dropkick. Yagami countered, and Amasaki went for a submission hold. Yagami escaped and Amasaki landed a series of elbows. Amasaki landed a DDT, but only got a two count. Yagami dodged and landed a dropkick, an armbar, a soccer ball kick, and a series of middle kicks. Amasaki dodged a high kick and landed a DDT. Amasaki went for the Tensho, but Yagami countered. Amasaki locked in Yagami's arm and delivered a DDT. Yagami countered, and Amasaki announced her finish and delivered the Tensho. The referee counted to three, and Amasaki defeated Yagami.
Amasaki's comment
"I've made it through the first round of the Cinderella Tournament! My second opponent is Mai Sakurai, and if I beat her, there's a chance that AZM will advance. I'm hoping to face AZM again. I'll do my best!"
Yagami's comment
"In the first round of the Cinderella Tournament, I had my first singles match against Amasaki-san. I've always lost to Amasaki-san, even in tag team matches and when all of us in God's Eye fought together. I've always felt frustrated, and I'm really upset that I lost again today. But even though I'm a rookie, I was given the opportunity to enter the Cinderella Tournament, and the order of today's match suggests that it was a match where expectations were placed on me, a match that would carry the future of Stardom. I want to continue fighting against my seniors in God's Eye and various other seniors, and I want to quickly turn what I've learned into strength and work hard to get results. Thank you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Ryuakuka |
5 minutes 16 seconds |
Little Bear ● |
Koguma and Ruika face off in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. For Koguma, who is recovering from an injury, this tournament is a chance to return to the top ranks of singles wrestling, and for Ruika, it is a great opportunity to make a leap forward as a singles player. If Koguma wins, she will face Hazuki in an FWC showdown in the second round, but...
Ruika lifts Koguma up and takes her to the ropes. Koguma is brought onto the apron and climbs onto the corner, where Ruika drops her. Koguma dodges Ruika's charge, enters the ring, and rolls her up. After an exchange of pins, Ruika applies a chokehold. Ruika lands a shoulder tackle and a dropkick. Koguma retaliates, and Ruika lands a senton and another chokehold. After an exchange of elbows, Ruika stands firm. Ruika lands a series of elbows, and Koguma collapses. However, Koguma dodges the charge and lands a DDT. When Ryuka retaliated, Koguma charged and hit Ryuka with a lariat. Koguma fought back and their elbows clashed. Crossbodies also clashed. Koguma charged and Ryuka hit Ryuka with a lariat. Koguma kicked out for a count of one, but Ryuka hit a fisherman suplex. Ryuka went for a chokeslam, but Koguma rolled him up with a 120% schoolboy. However, Oedo Tai pulled the referee's leg to stop the count. Ryuka lifted Koguma onto the apron and brought out a box. The referee tried to stop them, but Oedo Tai attacked Koguma from outside the ring, and Ryuka threw him down for an OTR finish.
Comments from Ryuaku
"Over the top rope? Well, to be honest, it wasn't easy this time. But from now on, I'll aim for an easy over-the-top-rope. As if I'd do it, you idiot!"
Comment from Koguma
"(Hazuki appears carrying him) Ruanka? ...I mean Ruanka, or rather, Oedo Tai, is that okay? That's fine. I thought Ruanka would be more exciting. But I guess that's fine. Well, it's a strategy, so I guess it's fine. I was actually supposed to face Hazuki in the second round, but I won't let that happen when it's Hazuki's turn."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○Saya Iida |
4 minutes 47 seconds |
Saki Kashima ● |
Saya Iida and Saki Kashima clash in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. Kashima is a troublesome opponent for Iida. Both have pinning techniques as their finishing move...
As the match starts, Kashima offers a handshake. Iida accepts, but Kashima pulls her hand away. Iida resists and lifts Kashima up, aiming for an OTR. Kashima rolls Iida up, but Iida counters. Kashima says, "Come at me fair and square." Iida says, "I'm itching to fight!" and delivers a shoulder tackle. Iida gets into position for a body slam, but Kashima breaks it. Kashima slams Iida to the mat instead. Kashima goes for a wing lock, but Iida resists and escapes, then slams her with a body slam. Iida grabs both of Kashima's arms and tightens the hold, forcing her to give up. Kashima escapes, and Iida delivers a series of chops. Kashima dodges and throws chops, but they have no effect on Iida. Iida countered with a jumping chop, back elbow, and elbow drop. Iida blocked Kashima's Shoryuken. However, Kashima landed a Shoryuken. He followed up with a brainbuster hold and a diving foot stomp. But Iida kicked out. Kashima went for a suplex and a last-ditch attempt to turn the tide. Iida stopped him and delivered the Iidabashi. The referee counted to three, and Iida pinned Kashima.
Iida's comment
"Ah, I got a three-pointer off Kashima Saki. And how did I win? This is Iidabashi, you know! I'm a musclehead, but I used my brain and muscles to win. Who's next? Tomorrow... what was it again? Oh no, my stupidity is showing. I have an official match tomorrow... against Seira Mei. I'll have to use my brain again, what should I do? I'll go train for now."
Kashima's comments
"Today's theme was a battle between Saya Iida's muscle brain and Saki Kashima's pro-wrestling brain, but I lost to the muscle brain. So, from today onwards, I think I'll aim to become a bodybuilder. Thank you."
| ◆Cinderella Tournament 2024, Round 1, 10-minute single fall match | ||
| ○ Hanan |
6 minutes 30 seconds |
HANAKO● |
Hanan, who boasts of being "the woman closest to becoming Cinderella," and HANAKO, who lost the Rookie of the Year title to Yumizuki and is aiming for revenge in the tournament, face off in the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. The winner will gain momentum towards becoming Cinderella, but waiting for them in the second round the next day is MIRAI, the two-time defending champion. She is an extremely tough opponent, but winning this match is everything. They want to avoid being disqualified together at all costs...
As the gong sounds, both charge forward, and HANAKO sends Hanan flying with a shoulder tackle. She follows up with a series of elbows, and Hanan collapses. HANAKO catches Hanan and drops her to the mat, then applies a reverse Boston crab. When Hanan escapes, HANAKO delivers a series of stomps. Hanan turns and attempts a body attack, but HANAKO catches it, drives her to the opposite corner, tackles her from behind, lifts her up in an Argentine backbreaker, and takes her to the apron. HANAKO unleashes a series of stomps, and when Hanan endures, HANAKO prepares for a brainbuster. Hanan counters and returns to the ring. HANAKO immediately lands a big boot. HANAKO lifts Hanan high and delivers a back drop. Hanan kicks out, and HANAKO goes for an Argentine back drop. Hanan rolls HANAKO up and slams her down by grabbing her arm. Hanan goes for a Famouser and then grabs her leg. HANAKO manages to escape. Hanan delivers a running elbow smash. HANAKO kicks out, and Hanan announces she's going for a blockbuster. HANAKO endures and prepares for a brainbuster. HANAKO counters and slams her backwards. HANAKO kicks out, and Hanan screams "It's over!" and goes for a back drop. HANAKO counters and delivers a brainbuster. She lands another one, but only gets a two count. HANAKO shouted, "I'm going to finish this!" and went for the Argentine backbone. Hanan countered with a Famouser, then an armbreaker, and a new submission hold where she grabbed the legs and locked in the arms and waist at the same time. This forced HANAKO to give up, giving Hanan the victory.
Hanan's comment
"I won the first round of the Cinderella Tournament. HANAKO, HANAKO, she's really gotten so much better, she gets better with every match, every single elbow she lands hits right in the chest, I think she was absolutely fantastic. But I won with a new submission hold. Tomorrow it's MIRAI, MIRAI, MIRAI, the two-time champion, she's got the white belt, and I'm going to get the three count against MIRAI with my backdrop hold, and the woman who's closest to becoming Cinderella will become the real Cinderella."
| ◆STRONG Women's Championship Pre-match: 6-Person Tag Team Match, 30-Minute Time Limit, One Fall | ||
| wavelet |
11 minutes 19 seconds |
Stephanie Bakkel |
| ○Akari | Watanabe Momo | |
| Julia | I'm in a bad mood. ★● | |
A six-person tag team match between Giulia, Syuri, and Konami against Stephanie Buckel, Momo Watanabe, and Fukigen★. Konami makes her first appearance in a while, teaming with Syuri of God's Eye. Syuri and Giulia's Arikaba team is forming again, following their 10-person tag team match in Kanazawa on March 2nd. Their opponents are a combined force of Oedo Tai and Buckel. This is a preview match for Giulia and Buckel, who will face each other for the STRONG Women's Championship at the Korakuen Hall event the following day.
Buckel steps forward and volunteers to start the match, facing Giulia. The match begins with a ground battle and a stare-down. Giulia charges forward, and Buckel delivers a series of elbows. Giulia goes for a headlock and takes the match to the ground. Giulia escapes Buckel's head scissors, and the stare-down continues. Fukigen and Konami enter the ring. Konami attacks Fukigen's pose, but Fukigen makes a smoking pose. Konami sneaks up and grabs her arm, but Momo hastily intervenes. Konami separated Momo with a neckbreaker and delivered a sliding kick to Fukigen. Konami, in turn, was booed for striking a smoking pose. Giulia and Shuri landed a double elbow attack, a dropkick, and an elbow drop. Shuri hit Fukigen with a series of soccer ball kicks. Konami applied a camel clutch to Fukigen, who escaped and struck her with a sports newspaper before handing her over to Momo. Momo cornered Konami and Giulia. She hung Shuri up in the corner and delivered a running dropkick to Konami and Shuri. Momo and Konami exchanged middle kicks. Konami attempted a heel hold but Momo dodged it. Giulia and Konami teamed up for an attack. Momo put Giulia on the ropes and Buckel delivered a kick. Buckel, who received the tag, applied a head scissors to Giulia and repeatedly slammed her head into the mat. Giulia kicked out and Buckel attempted a package driver. Giulia countered and they exchanged elbows. Buckel delivers a flurry of headbutts, and Giulia hits a back drop. Buckel hits a chin crusher, and Giulia replies with a series of headbutts, Buckel hits a German suplex, and Giulia hits a dropkick. Shuri cuts off Fukigen's eye poke. Konami prevents Fukigen from executing a corner attack, drawing boos from the crowd. Momo hits Shuri with a back suplex, and Fukigen hits a diving senton. Shuri kicks out, and Fukigen signals a brainbuster. However, Shuri reverses it and hits a soccer ball kick. Giulia enters and gets into a position for the Orochi, and Konami joins in with a missile kick. 10 minutes have passed. Buckel grabs Shuri's leg. Giulia counters and spins around for a Glorious Driver. Shuri gets into a position for a piledriver on Fukigen. Fukigen counters and rolls her up. Shuri kicks out for a Codebreaker, and Konami and Shuri hit a kick from both sides. Shuri hits a knee attack and then goes for the Byakko. Fukigen gave up, giving Shuri the victory.
Momo's comment
Momo: "I lost. But more importantly, I want to have a match with Maika. Hey, when are we going to set up a match? Huh? Hey, company, you damn company, don't mess with me."
Comments from Julia's group
Shuri: "Today, the three of us won a special tag team match. It's only natural that the three of us team up to be the strongest and best. Today, Giulia, it was great to team up with you. Thank you."
Giulia: "Thank you."
Konami: "Wow, it felt amazing. I was so happy to be able to stand in the ring for the first time as teammates with these two who have been the reason I continue wrestling, and to be able to do a tag team like this, which is usually impossible, made me realize again today that as long as we're doing pro wrestling and living our lives, we'll always be connected in the ring. Never end."
Giulia: "That's a good phrase, Never end. Well, but, you know, Konami and I were originally rivals, and you bullied me, you know (laughs). But, I guess..." Uh, I said I was going to leave DDM and become a lone wolf, and when I first came to Stardom I was alone too, but today I feel like I've made friends here... Well, well, you never know what's going to happen in the future. But that's why I'm so happy to be able to team up with these three today. Happy with pro wrestling (laughs). I'm happy. And today I had a preliminary match against Buckel. From the little bit we sparred today, there are still a lot of unknowns, and I didn't really get the feeling we had fought today, and to be honest I feel like we're not a good match. The real thing is tomorrow, and Giulia has beaten a lot of damn big guys and small and fast guys before, but this is the first time I've faced a luchadora. I'll defend my title properly and we're still in the middle of an adventure. Look forward to it, so, Arrivederci"
Syuri: "Salamapo"
Konami: "Never End"
| ◆Natsupoi's comeback match: Special Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Hashimoto Chihiro |
18 minutes 59 seconds: |
Anno Saori |
| ○Sareee | Summery | |
Natsupoi of Cosmic Angels is making her return to the ring after a five-month absence since her last match at Korakuen Hall on October 1st of last year. She has chosen Saori Anno, with whom she shared the Goddesses of Stardom belt in Cosmic Angels, as her tag team partner, and they will face off against Sareee and Chihiro Hashimoto. Natsupoi and Sareee are close friends in real life and have faced each other in singles matches during their time in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling. This will be Sareee's first appearance in Stardom, as her participation was cancelled once before. Also, in July of last year, Natsupoi appeared in the Sendai Girls' ring and lost to Hashimoto in a singles match. What are Natsupoi's chances of winning as she faces a tough fight right after her absence?
Natsupoi and Sareee start the match immediately. They lock up and grapple, testing their strength. Sareee pushes forward and they break cleanly. Sareee applies a submission hold from a hand-to-hand grip. After a struggle for the back and then for the arms, Sareee goes for the cover. Natsupoi kicks out and faces off against Hashimoto. Hashimoto tackles Natsupoi, catches her crossbody and takes her back. Natsupoi is lifted up and resists, escaping to the ropes. Natsupoi confuses Hashimoto with a cartwheel and delivers a series of dropkicks. Hashimoto counters with a cartwheel, and Natsupoi tries to trip her, but she holds on until Anno comes to her aid. Anno and Natsupoi try to drop, but Hashimoto holds on. Hashimoto takes them both down and delivers a somersault drop. Sareee delivers a series of stomps, body slams, an Indian deathlock, and a sickle hold to Natsupoi. Hashimoto stops Anno with a cobra twist. Sareee corners Natsupoi and stomps on her. Natsupoi delivers a thrust kick to Sareee's face, then passes to Anno. Anno hits Sareee with a missile kick. Hashimoto enters the ring and teams up with Sareee. Anno dodges, causing Sareee's dropkick to hit Hashimoto by mistake, and then hits Sareee with a fisherman suplex. Sareee puts Anno on the corner and delivers a superplex. Hashimoto hits Anno with a running body attack. Anno counters Anno's attempt at a brainbuster and takes her back. Hashimoto swings Anno around and hits her with a spear. Hashimoto climbs onto the corner and attempts a somersault, but it's dodged. Anno hits an elbow, and Hashimoto retaliates. Anno attempts a hurricanrana, but Hashimoto lifts her up. Anno rolls her up and hits her with a dropkick. Natsupoi enters the ring and hits Hashimoto with a neckbreaker and a diving body attack. When Hashimoto retaliates, Natsupoi delivers a dropkick to the side. Natsupoi warns and takes Hashimoto's back, but Hashimoto resists. Anno joins in and takes Hashimoto's back. When Hashimoto counters, Anno and Natsupoi deliver a double kick. However, Hashimoto hits them both with a lariat. Hashimoto shakes Natsupoi with an Argentine back lock. Natsupoi counters with an armbar. Hashimoto lifts her up, but Natsupoi hangs on and applies an armbar. Sareee enters, and Hashimoto slams both Natsupoi and Sareee backwards. When Hashimoto charges, Natsupoi delivers a thrust kick, and when Hashimoto takes her back, Natsupoi resists but is thrown backwards. Natsupoi is down. Sareee enters and calls out, "What's wrong!" "Get up!" Sareee kicks Natsupoi in the face. They grab each other's hands and exchange elbows. Sareee stands firm, enduring a barrage of elbows. When Natsupoi tries to throw her, Sareee lands an elbow. Natsupoi slaps her, and Sareee knocks her down with an elbow. Sareee charges, and Natsupoi lands a series of back kicks, including one to the face, but Sareee delivers a German suplex. Natsupoi gets up and hits Sareee with a throwaway German suplex. Hashimoto enters the ring, and Natsupoi delivers a throwaway German suplex after Anno's enzuigiri. Anno and Natsupoi team up as Tantandol. Anno hits Sareee with a fisherman suplex, and Natsupoi with a Fairial Gift, but Hashimoto breaks it up. Natsupoi tries to hit Sareee with a Fairy Strain. Sareee counters with a dropkick to the face. Hashimoto powerbombs Natsupoi, and Sareee lands a diving foot stomp. However, Anno made an early stop. 15 minutes have passed. Sareee picked up Natsupoi and attempted a suplex. Natsupoi countered with an arm whip and jumped for an armbar. Hashimoto threw Sareee away with a powerslam as Natsupoi was attempting an armbar. Anno hit Hashimoto with a series of German suplexes. Hashimoto hit Anno with a lariat. Sareee picked up Natsupoi and delivered a rolling savate kick, then, foreshadowing the finish, executed a suplex. However, Anno made a successful stop. Sareee applied a wrist clutch to Natsupoi. Natsupoi countered and rolled her up, but it was only a two count. Natsupoi rolled her up with a Fairy Blink, but Hashimoto made an early stop. Sareee stopped her dash and attempted a suplex. However, Natsupoi raised her shoulder. Sareee then executed a wrist clutch suplex, which Natsupoi could not escape, and the referee counted to three.
Sareee: "Natsu! Are you alive? Are you okay? Natsu, are you alright? Thank you so much for choosing me as your opponent today. I was so happy. I hope we can continue to be friends for a long, long time. Thank you."
Natsupoi and Sareee shake hands.
Natsupoi: "Yay, yay, yay. Thank you... First of all, let me just say this. Everyone, I'm back! Were you all excited for Natsupoi's comeback match? I really wanted to see all of your faces! Thank you. Sareee, Chichi-san, thank you so much for coming to the Stardom ring today! Chichi-san, the Tsuyahime rice was delicious. Tsuyahime rice?" Hashimoto:
"Nohime rice
" Natsupoi: "Nohime rice...? I ate a lot of Nohime rice while I was out and came back stronger. How was it?"
Hashimoto: "Natsupoi, gyun, poi!"
Natsupoi: "Gyun, poi! Saori, Saori~ (hugs Anno) Sareee, I realized that no matter how many years pass, no matter how old I get, running around the ring with Sareee is always youth. Sareee won, so you can wrap it up."
Sareee: "Today is Natsupoi's comeback match, and everyone was looking forward to it, you wrap it up."
Natsupoi: "Thank you, Sareee. I don't think this match is the end. It's still connected to the past, present, and future! I believe that. Everyone, please stick with me no matter what happens from now on. Bye everyone!"
Cicada's comment
Natsupoi: "How was Natsupoi's comeback match, the special tag team match? Sareee, Chichipoi, Saori, thank you so much for today. It was fun. As I said in the ring, I don't think this special tag team match, this one match, is the end. These four of us are connected vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, and the dots have connected to form a line, that's pro wrestling. And I think this match, this ring, has proven that. I don't know what the future holds yet, but I'm already excited thinking about it. Thank you so much for today. (To Sareee) Thank you."
Sareee: "Today is Natsupoi's comeback match, and she's my best friend, so I was really happy to be able to stand in the same ring as her, even though we were on opposite sides, for her comeback match. When Natsupoi came in, I almost cried and it was hard to hold it in, but that's how deep my friendship with Natsupoi is, and I'm glad we were able to meet like this. It's all thanks to pro wrestling that we were able to meet, so I really thought again today that pro wrestling is the best. Standing next to me was my strongest rival, Hashimoto Chihiro. I'm really glad that for my first Stardom appearance, it was Hashimoto Chihiro who stood next to me. We'll each be going our separate ways from now on, but the ring will connect us, so maybe we'll meet again someday. Thank you."
Hashimoto: "Natsupoi, thank you so much for choosing me for your comeback match today."
Natsupoi: "Thank you very much." "
Hashimoto: "We're still on the road to becoming the strongest. Next time, after the match, I'll try not to laugh at Natsupoi's words and actions. Gyun, poi!"
Natsupoi: "Gyun, poi!"
Anno: "Natsumi, do you know what I haven't told you yet?"
Natsupoi: "I didn't know."
Anno: "Welcome back." Natsupoi
: "...Hahaha! You're right."
Anno: "I was going to tell you today." Natsupoi:
"So that's what it was!? I was kind of wondering why you didn't say 'welcome back' first, since it's rare for you to do that."
Anno: "But today, seeing Natsumi in the ring like this for the first time in a while, I realized that Natsumi is my proud partner. She's an amazing fairy wrestler. Let's keep going from here, partner
." Natsupoi: "Of course. I think there are still a lot of things we need to do together, Saori and I. Let's keep going from here. Thank you very much. Bye-poi! Gyun, poi!"
Sareee: "(To Anno) Please say hello to Natsumi for me."
Anno: "Leave it to me."
Sareee: "Thank you."
Anno: "(One more thing) I've been watching the Cinderella Tournament a lot."
| ◆Special 3-Way Tag Team Match, 30-minute time limit, one fall | ||
| Shirakawa Mina |
14 minutes 25 seconds |
Kamiya Saya |
| ○Maika | AZM● | |
*The other pair is Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano
Originally, a three-way tag team match was announced featuring Maika & Shirakawa Mina vs. Hayashishita Utami & Kamitani Saya vs. Iwatani Mayu & Nakano Tam. However, Utami was absent from this event and the following day's Korakuen Hall event due to illness. As a result, the card was changed, and instead of the Queen's Quest Goddesses of Stardom Champions team, AZM teamed with Kamitani in Utami's place. Maika & Shirakawa are the top two from E neXus V, and Iwatani and Nakano have formed an unexpected tag team. Nakano says she has something she wants to confirm with Iwatani...
Iwatani, Shirakawa, and AZM start the match. Shirakawa and AZM attack Iwatani. Iwatani and AZM pretend to team up, but AZM goes for Iwatani's arm. Iwatani gets behind AZM and attempts a dropkick, but Shirakawa dodges it. Nakano, Maika, and Kamitani enter the ring. They locked in a four-point stance and grappled for arms. Maika and Nakano applied headlocks to each other, and Kamitani joined in. Maika tried to attack them all at once, but they dodged. Maika and Nakano attempted clotheslines, but Kamitani dodged and delivered a dropkick to both of them. Kamitani and AZM teamed up and delivered a dropkick to Nakano. Maika hit Nakano with a running lariat, Shirakawa with a dropkick, and Maika with a body slam. When Nakano kicked out, Maika applied a sleeper hold. AZM applied an aerial Manji hold to Iwatani, and Kamitani applied a sickle hold to Shirakawa. Kamitani teamed up with Nakano. Soon Maika and Kamitani teamed up again, but Nakano delivered a dropkick to both of them. Iwatani and Nakano exchanged dropkicks. Iwatani delivered a back kick to Kamitani, and Maika delivered a lariat. Maika and Iwatani were fighting one-on-one, vying for the back, with Iwatani delivering a sling blade and Maika delivering a powerslam. Kamitani delivers a swan dive body attack to Maika and Iwatani. Kamitani and Iwatani exchange elbows. Then Maika hits them both with a lariat. Shirakawa attempts a corner attack on Iwatani and Kamitani. Shirakawa hits Iwatani with a neckbreaker and Kamitani with a neck suplex. Iwatani retaliates, and Shirakawa lands a series of elbows. Kamitani hits Shirakawa with a dropkick. Iwatani hits Kamitani and Shirakawa with high kicks. Nakano enters the ring, and Maika and AZM also enter. AZM hits them all with a hurricanrana and an armlock. However, Maika escapes. AZM attempts a brainbuster on Nakano. Nakano prepares for a German suplex, but Kamitani and AZM team up, and AZM hits Nakano with a brainbuster. Nakano stops AZM's charge with a high kick and puts him in a hanging sleeper hold in the corner. Maika enters and applies sleeper holds to Nakano in a chain reaction. Maika hits Nakano with a superplex. 10 minutes have passed. Maika and Shirakawa sandwich Nakano, but Iwatani intervenes and saves Nakano. Iwatani slips past Maika and Shirakawa, and Kamitani and AZM throw her out, Iwatani does a tope to the outside, Kamitani does a swan dive plancha, and Nakano does a plancha. Shirakawa hits Nakano with a missile kick and AZM with a DDT. Maika hits AZM with a lariat, but Iwatani interferes. Iwatani and Nakano team up and hit Maika with a double thrust kick. Iwatani helps Maika up and prepares for a piledriver, but Shirakawa interferes, Kamitani does a double kick, and AZM hits Maika with an Azumi Sushi. Maika counters with a lariat. AZM gets up and does a high kick. Maika gets up but AZM does a suplex. Kamitani does a spin kick to Nakano and does a suplex to Maika. AZM attempted a diving foot stomp on Maika. Maika dodged, and Shirakawa delivered a back blow. Maika pulled AZM up, and a powerbomb and Shirakawa's dive combined. Maika pinned AZM with a Michinoku Drive. As Maika took the microphone, Sareee appeared at ringside and entered the ring.
Sareee: "I've made my debut in Stardom today for my best friend. I can't let this chance my best friend gave me slip away. I'm in the ring now because I want to settle things from before. Iwatani Mayu! Won't you fight me for that IWGP (Women's) belt?"
Iwatani: "Sareee, welcome to the Stardom ring. A few years ago, I couldn't have a match with you for that red belt. But now Iwatani Mayu stands before you as a high wall as the IWGP Champion. I've been ready to fight you anytime, for years now. I'm always waiting."
Iwatani and Sareee shook hands.
Sareee: "So, can we just decide now? It's decided that we'll do it, so it'll be on April 27th, thank you."
Sareee leaves the ring. Iwatani also leaves the ring and Maika takes the microphone.
Maika: "Don't come over there with the same vibe as me, you! It's you, Iwatani! You're a hopeless case, Sareee! You're messing around!! Well, that's fine. It's already decided for you. Fine then! You won today, so hurry up and go home! Take (Iwatani) with you! Run home, run! A pro wrestler is supposed to live freely, after all. Well, whatever. Let's put that aside. Hayashishita Utami, why are you taking the day off today? AZM-senpai had two matches today. Well, today, I wanted to beat you, Utami, and say something to you. The next challenger for the red belt is you, Hayashishita Utami. Well, I think everyone knows, but there are many reasons why I have to fight you for this red belt. It's not a matter of whether you accept or not. You have no choice... On March 20th in Nagoya, fight me for this red belt, you bastard! Utami, you don't have time to rest. I'm going to crush you completely. That's why I came to Stardom. Let's definitely do it on March 20th in Nagoya. So, since I won today, E neXus "Can we end with V--!?"
Shirakawa: "I was well-behaved today."
Maika: "Once in a while, right! Sometimes you have to be well-behaved. Beyond the limits, to the world..."
All: "E neXus V is here!"
Comments from Iwatani and Nakano
Iwatani: "I lost."
Nakano: "I lost! I came here today thinking I could beat the Goddess Champion, but I lost. I had things I wanted to say to Iwatani if I won."
Iwatani: "...Well, maybe it's good that I didn't win today? Maybe it means we're not ready to cross paths yet? Well, well, well, I'm glad I got to have a match with Tam, but right now my head is completely filled with this (IWGP Women's) thing after the match.
" Nakano: "Is it called a buntai? Definitely protect it. When Tam gets there, you'll be able to say what you wanted to say."
Iwatani: "Yeah, that's right. Well, well, well, she's still a high wall for me. I can't say what I wanted to say yet." "It might end here,"
Nakano said. "No, that's not going to happen!"
Iwatani replied. "Well, it was fun. The result wasn't what we wanted, but it was fun. Also, Sareee, the red belt title match, a few years ago it was canceled and you couldn't have the match, but now you've finally come to a really good position, Sareee. I think you can take this belt from Mayu Iwatani now. I'm still aiming for the record for most title defenses and I'm moving forward with pride in my life. I don't think I'll be crushed here, or rather, by someone like Sareee. I'm ready anytime. I'm looking forward to Yokohama Buntai."
Comments from Maika and Shirakawa
Maika: "The one who's making a comeback in the Cinderella Tournament starting today is challenging for the IWGP title? Stardom is really in turmoil, that's great. It's good to see that there's energy. The one who's not energetic is you, Hayashishita Utami. Aren't you ashamed of yourself as the leader of QQ? QQ is a unit that only homegrown talent can join, right? It's no good if the leader of such a homegrown unit is absent. What good is it if the homegrown talent doesn't work hard? Get a grip, get a grip. I don't know why she's absent today, but if she doesn't come back soon, March 20th 、
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