"STARDOM in YAMATO ARENA 2024"
July 13, 2024 (Saturday) Osaka, Yamato Arena (within Yamato University) (Attendance: 351)
| Tag Match | ||
| 〇Akari |
9 minutes 32 seconds, Ground-style Suzaku |
Kamiya Saya |
| Kashima Saki | Yagami Ranna● | |
This tag team match features the God's Eye team of Shuri and Kashima Saki against the team of Kamitani Saya and Yagami Ranna. Both Kamitani, who competes solo in Queen's Quest, and Yagami, who faces a fellow God's Eye member, are participating in the WAVE league tournament "Catch the WAVE," and both have a chance to win (Yagami is in the Young Block). The two will be looking to gain momentum before the Korakuen Hall event the following day.
Maika, who is at ringside, spreads the ropes to welcome Kamitani into the ring. Kashima volunteers to start the match, surprising Shuri. Kashima extends her hand for a handshake and says, "Welcome to God's Eye," to which Kamitani looks surprised. Kashima then forcibly pulls Kamitani's hand and says, "Welcome to God's Eye," as if trying to recruit her. When Kamitani tags in Yagami, Kashima drags Yagami to her corner and forces her to drink water. Shuri enters and hits Yagami with a soccer ball kick, a chin lock, and a low kick. When Yagami countered, Shuri applied a sleeper hold. Yagami escaped, and Shuri tagged in, asking, "Saki, can you do it?" Kashima entered and provoked Yagami. Yagami then delivered a dropkick and passed the ring to Kamiya. Kamiya attempted a suplex, and Kashima called in Shuri, but they ended up hitting each other. Kamiya went for the cover as Shuri apologized. Kashima kicked out and attempted a hurricanrana, but Kamiya kicked out. Shuri delivered a dropkick and a corner knee attack to Kamiya. Kamiya and Shuri dodged each other's kicks and exchanged elbows. Shuri delivered a spinning kick to Kamiya's charge, and Kamiya retaliated with a spin kick. When Shuri kicked out, Yagami offered to tag in and entered the ring, delivering a series of dropkicks to Shuri. Shuri endured, and Yagami delivered a series of elbows. Yagami dodges Shuri's charge and lands a spear elbow, dropkick, and soccer ball kick. Shuri endures and returns the favor with a soccer ball kick. Yagami gets up and lands another soccer ball kick. Shuri stops her charge and goes for an armbar. Kamiya tries to break it up but Kashima sends her out of the ring. Shuri takes Yagami's elbows and a series of middle kicks and gets back up. Shuri goes for a front neck chancery drop followed by an armbar. Yagami reverses and goes for an armbar. Kamiya assists her and Yagami locks in the armbar. However, Shuri manages to escape. Yagami lands a spear knee followed by a soccer ball kick. Shuri counters, dodges Yagami's high kick and lands a DDT, armbar, and armlock. However, Kamiya makes the break up in time. Shuri and Kashima team up but Kamiya and Yagami counter with kicks. Yagami covers Shuri but only gets a two count. Shuri counters with a high kick. When Yagami countered, Shuri went for an armbar again, then an armlock. She then transitioned to a Suzaku on the ground, forcing Yagami to give up.
Shuri: "Hello everyone in Osaka (Suita), how are you? Are you excited? Kamiya and Ranna, who are here today, have matches tomorrow with another promotion, Wave. Thank you for going to fight representing Stardom. I'm looking forward to seeing you both win tomorrow. Everyone, please cheer them on!"
Kamiya and Yagami bowed in unison to all four sides of the arena.
Shuri: "There are still more exciting matches to come, so please enjoy them! Thank you!"
Afterwards, Yagami sided with Shuri and Kashima and left the ring with them.
Comments from Akari, Saki Kashima, Saya Kamitani, and Ranna Yagami
| Single Match | ||
| 〇 Hanan |
7 minutes 41 seconds, Blockbuster Hold |
Sakura Aya ● |
NEW BLOOD Tag Team Champions Hanan and Sakura Aya face off in a singles match. Following her match against Rian at the Osaka tournament the previous day, Hanan is facing a rookie for the second day in a row. Expectations are high for her performance as a young brand champion.
Sakura extends both hands for a handshake, and Hanan responds cleanly with "Yes, please," as the bell rings. Sakura slips past Hanan and lands a series of elbows and knees, followed by a dropkick. Hanan endures and lands a dropkick of her own, then another dropkick from behind. Sakura retaliates, and Hanan applies a sleeper hold. Sakura escapes, and Hanan delivers a series of stomps, then hooks Sakura on the ropes and hits her with a knee attack from behind. Sakura retaliates, and Hanan applies a sleeper hold, a sickle hold, a front neck lock, and another sleeper hold. Sakura escapes and lands a series of middle kicks. Hanan taunts her with "More!" and accepts the challenge. Sakura lands a middle kick as Hanan charges. Hanan dodges the charge and delivers a diving body attack. Sakura dodges and goes for a triangle choke. However, Hanan's foot reaches the ropes. Sakura pulls Hanan up and goes for a suplex. Hanan counters and they exchange elbows. Sakura hits a flurry of punches and charges forward, but Hanan hits a hip throw and a running elbow smash. Sakura retaliates, and Hanan declares she's going for the finish and lifts her up. Sakura counters and hits a spinning back kick in the corner. Hanan dodges the diving knee and hits an elbow smash. Sakura tries to force a submission with a triangle choke, but Hanan escapes. Sakura screams "This time for sure!" and lands a diving knee attack. She also attempts a double wrist arm drag, but it's only a two count. Sakura aims for a high kick, but Hanan dodges it. However, Sakura goes for a series of roll-ups. Hanan manages to hold on but takes a middle kick. Hanan hits a Famouser as Sakura charges forward. Sakura gets up and Hanan goes for a blockbuster. Hana held Sakura in that position, and she couldn't escape, resulting in a three-count. After the match, Hana proudly showed Sakura the NEW BLOOD Tag Team belts.
Hanan's comment
Sakura Aya's comment
| 3-Way Battle | ||
| 〇 Tsukiyama Waka |
5 minutes 39 seconds, Moonlight Dream |
Rian● |
*The other person is Sayaka Kurei
Tsukiyama Waka, Kurei Sayaka, and Rian are fighting together in a three-way match. Tsukiyama is up against two rookies. While it is expected to be a de facto handicap match, she will want to show her dignity and pride as a senior wrestler...
The three cautiously shake hands and the match begins. After feeling each other out, they pretend to get into a hand-to-hand grapple, but Tsukiyama is the first to grab an arm. All three grab arms, and Kurei and Rian squeeze Tsukiyama from both sides. Tsukiyama tries to counter and use rope work, but neither Kurei nor Rian respond. Tsukiyama asks the audience to decide "who is at fault" with applause, and Kurei asks, and it is decided that Tsukiyama is at fault. Tsukiyama is cornered and subjected to a spear attack by Kurei. Rian covers Tsukiyama, but Kurei breaks it up and puts her in a sleeper hold. Tsukiyama then joins in with a sleeper hold, creating a chain reaction. Tsukiyama attempts a hip attack on both of them, but Kurei dodges and goes for a body slam. After a series of counters, Kurei throws them both. Rian drives Kurei into the ropes, and Tsukiyama and Rian deliver dropkicks. Rian betrays Tsukiyama with a dropkick and covers both of them. Rian kicks out and sends Tsukiyama out of the ring, shouting "Tsukiyama, you're in the way!", then delivers a series of elbows to Kurei. Tsukiyama intervenes and hits them both with a Palo Special. Kurei sends Tsukiyama out of the ring with a missile kick, and Rian delivers a dropkick to Kurei. Tsukiyama intervenes, but Rian again treats Tsukiyama as an obstacle. Kurei covers Rian, but only gets a two count. Kurei spears Rian as she charges. Tsukiyama returns from outside the ring and intervenes, hitting Rian with a Moonlight Dream. Kurei's intervention is too late, and Tsukiyama pins Rian. After the match, Kurei confronted Tsukiyama. Tsukiyama threw Kurei out of the ring and left.
Comments from Tsukiyama Waka, Kurei Sayaka, and Rian
| Single Match | ||
| 〇Mina Shirakawa |
9 minutes 12 seconds, Figure-four leglock |
Momo Kogo● |
Mina Shirakawa and Momo Kogo face off in a singles match. Both have competed on overseas mats. Shirakawa has experience in America, while Kogo has experience in both America and Mexico. In particular, Shirakawa challenged Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship in AEW, and although she did not win the belt, she significantly increased her experience. Kogo, while still in Japan, has just challenged for a CMLL title. Will both of them be able to showcase what they have gained overseas in this one-on-one match?
Kogo uses a kick to lure Kogo into rope work, and takes the lead with a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick. As Kogo charges, Shirakawa lands a dropkick to the knee and a knee crusher. Kogo's movements stop, and Shirakawa gets into position for a hanging topknot, delivering foot stomps to both knees and a leg lock to force a submission. After Kogo escapes, Shirakawa lifts her up and slams both knees into the mat. She then drives her into the corner and delivers a dropkick to the knee, followed by a series of stomps. When Kogo was thrown into the corner, he reversed and delivered a body attack, a running dropkick, another dropkick, and went for a 619. However, Shirakawa caught him and delivered a dragon screw. Shirakawa went for a figure-four leglock, but Kogo managed to escape. Kogo threw an elbow, but Shirakawa kicked him in the knee. Kogo came forward with a series of elbows, but Shirakawa feinted and kicked him in the knee again. Kogo countered with a dropkick and charged in the corner. Shirakawa dodged and sent him to the apron. Then Kogo hit a swan dive missile kick followed by a 619. Shirakawa kicked out, and Kogo delivered a modified neckbreaker. Kogo declared he was going for the finish and went for the Nectar Peach. Shirakawa countered with a neckbreaker and a rolling elbow. Kogo kicked out, and Shirakawa got ready for a Glamorous Driver. Kogo countered with a thrust kick and a swinging DDT. However, Shirakawa's shoulder rose. Kogo went for the Nectar Peach, but Shirakawa countered with a knee crusher. Shirakawa then spun around from a shoulder carry position and slammed Kogo down, then went for a figure-four leglock. Kogo countered and rolled him up. Shirakawa reversed and applied a figure-four leglock. Kogo then tapped out, giving Shirakawa the victory. After the match, Shirakawa showed Kogo the Artist belt.
Mina Shirakawa's comment
Comment from Momo Mukogo
| Tag Match | ||
| Maika |
9 minutes 32 seconds, Ground-style Suzaku |
wavelet |
| 〇 Gina | Lady C● | |
E neXus V's Maika & Gina team will clash with Konami & Lady C in a tag team match. Lady C has cut her hair as proof that she has moved on from her lingering attachment to Queen's Quest. She was recruited by God's Eye at the Yoyogi tournament where the four were expelled, and has recently had many opportunities to team up with Shuri and others. She also teamed with God's Eye in Osaka the day before, so this will be her first time teaming up with just the two of them. Her partner is Goddess of Stardom Champion Konami. The combination of Konami and Lady C is likely to create a fresh spectacle.
Kamitani, who will be competing in the first match, will be Maika's second. Maika and Konami will face each other first. After some feeling each other out, Konami will take her to the ground with a tackle. They will grapple for the neck, and Konami will get on top and attempt an armbar. When Maika tries to switch, Konami will apply a triangle choke. When Maika escapes, Konami will deliver a soccer ball kick. Lady enters and attempts a cobra twist on Maika. Maika throws her and delivers a dropkick. Maika and Gina team up, with Gina applying a sickle hold and Maika delivering a dropkick. Gina delivers an elbow to Lady followed by a dropkick. Lady retaliates, and Gina drags her to her corner and delivers chops. Maika takes Lady's series of elbows, saying, "You're going to change, bring it on." Maika takes Lady's barrage of blows down with one hit. Lady delivers a series of big boots and knocks Maika down. Konami delivers a knee attack to Maika. Maika dodges the second and calls in Gina for a clothesline. Konami dodges and separates them, then locks both of Maika's arms. Maika stretches her legs to escape, but Konami delivers a sliding kick and a fisherman suplex. Maika attempts an armbar, but Konami counters with an armbar of her own and a front neck lock. Maika lifts Konami up to escape and slams her with a powerslam. Gina hits Konami with a lariat. Konami dodges but Gina hits a hurricanrana and a running dropkick. Konami retaliates with a neckbreaker and a middle kick. Lady hits Gina with a shoulder tackle. Gina resists and Lady hits a reverse chop, blocks Gina's chop and hits a series of chops herself. Gina charges but Lady slams her to the mat and goes for the cover with an assist from Konami. Gina hits a back kick followed by a double arm suplex and a Northern Lights suplex. However, Konami makes the break in time. Lady hits Gina with a series of shoulder tackles, and Gina counters with a thrust kick. Konami hits Gina with an elbow, and Lady hits a big boot and a chokeslam. However, Maika makes the break successfully. Maika and Gina catch Konami's charge and slam her onto Lady. Gina pulls Lady up and hits a short-range lariat. Lady retaliates, and Gina drops her forward from an Argentine backbreaker for the cover. She pinned Lady with a Thunderstruck. After the match, Maika and Gina showed off their belts, and Konami also pointed her Goddess belt at them. Maika left the ring and exchanged a fist bump with Kamitani.
Maika's comment
Konami & Lady C's comments
| 8-man tag match | ||
| Starlight Kid |
14 minutes 35 seconds, Tensei → Shrimp Hold |
Nakano Tam |
| AZM | Anno Saori | |
| Hoshirai Mei | Natsu-poo | |
| 〇Mitsuyoshi Amasaki | Yuna Mizumori | |
AZM and Mitsuki Amasaki, former Queens Quest members, announced their joining a new unit at the Osaka tournament the previous day. While it had been decided from the start that they would form a team with Starlight Kid and Mei Seira, the addition of the two means this match marks the official start of their new unit, moving beyond a trial tag team. Although the name is yet to be decided, their determination will surely change now that they are a unit. Their opponents are the Cosmic Angels' best members: Tam Nakano, Saori Anno, Natsupoi, and Yuna Mizumori. A tough fight is expected from the start for the new unit, but a fast-paced match is inevitable. Will Kid's team get off to a good start, or will Nakano's team thwart them from the outset?
Kid and Natsupoi start the match, glaring at each other before cleanly shaking hands and saying "please." They grapple for back control and then arms, with Kid applying a headlock. Natsupoi throws Kid into the ropes, leading to a rope-work exchange. Kid leaps in and performs an arm whip, sending Natsupoi out of the ring. He then fakes a jump and strikes a pose that steals his opponent's signature move, shouting "Poi!" Natsupoi returns and strikes the pose, to which Kid shouts "You idiot!" and delivers a dropkick. Amasaki attempts a corner attack, but Natsupoi blocks it. Kozuen team up and delivers a dropkick to Amasaki. Nakano goes for the cover, but Amasaki kicks out. Nakano follows up with a soccer ball kick and three consecutive cover attempts. Amasaki manages to hold on, but Nakano drags him to his corner. Mizumori lifts him up and performs a shoulder throw. Amasaki kicks out, but his face is slammed into Anno's leg. Anno enters and delivers a missile kick to Amasaki. Amasaki lands a series of elbows, which Anno withstands. Anno sends Amasaki flying with a big boot and charges, but Amasaki dodges and delivers a DDT. AZM and Seira team up and hit Anno with a dropkick from both sides. Kozuen interferes, but AZM and Seira slip past him and hit him with a dropkick. Seira goes for a brainbuster on Anno. Anno counters with a fisherman suplex and a dropkick. Nakano hits a running elbow and a kick combination followed by a heel drop. Seira kicks out and rolls up Nakano for a dropkick. Kid hits Nakano with a diving body attack and a standing moonsault. Nakano kicks out and dodges Kid's 619 for a knee attack. Nakano poses on the apron and tells Kid, "Be prepared for the consequences of dumping Tam." Kid replies, "Of course, Tam-chan," and they grapple for each other's backs. Kid charges in and Nakano hits him with an elbow. Kid goes for a roll-up, but Nakano counters with a back drop. Kid hits Nakano in the corner with a superplex arm whip. Nakano dodges the charge and hits Kid with a Violet Shooting to the back. Kid hits a Zero Fighter Kick, taking both Nakano and Kid down. Mizumori charges at Tensaki but is hit with a dropkick and a DDT. Mizumori retaliates with a shoulder tackle followed by a guillotine. Tensaki kicks out, and AZM interferes with a brainbuster. AZM, Seira, Tensaki, and Kid launch a corner attack, all four simultaneously hit a dropkick, and Tensaki hits a DDT. However, Mizumori manages to lift her shoulder. Kozuen blocks Tensaki's charge, and after a kick from Meltia, Anno hits a fisherman suplex and Mizumori hits a diving body press. Tensaki kicks out, and Mizumori goes for a Tropical Smasher. Seira assists, and Tensaki rolls her up. In the ensuing scramble, Tensaki gets Mizumori into a Tensei position. Nakano breaks it up and Mizumori slams her down, but Tensaki kicks out. Mizumori charges, and Tensaki hits a swinging DDT. Kid flies to the outside with a plancha. Seira and AZM teamed up, and after AZM's missile kick, Seira delivered a German suplex, followed by Tensho from Amasaki. The three count was made, and Amasaki pinned Mizumori.
Amasaki: "We won our first match as a new unit!"
AZM: "And once again, Amasaki Mitsuyoshi and AZM are our new members!"
Seira: "Now that we finally have all the members together, I'm really excited. We have a lot of things to decide from here on out, so how about we have a meeting over yakiniku?"
Kid: "Like the logo, the entrance music, the costumes, there are so many exciting things to look forward to, and also, it will be perfect when Suzuki Suzu comes back. So I think Suzu's return is coming soon, so please look forward to the new look of the five of us!"
Comments from Starlight Kid, AZM, Seira Mei, and Amasaki Mitsuyu
COSMIC ANGELS comment
| 8-man tag match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
14 minutes 35 seconds, Tensei → Shrimp Hold |
Tora Natsuko |
| Hazuki | Watanabe Momo | |
| Cogma | Ryuaku Summer | |
| 〇Saya Iida | It's Fukigen★ | |
STARS' team of Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki, Koguma, and Saya Iida will face off against Oedo Tai's team of Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe, Ruanka, and Fukigen★ in an all-out 8-woman tag team match. Natsuko Tora will challenge for the World of Stardom Championship on July 28th in Sapporo, and Momo will challenge for the Goddess of Stardom Championship on July 23rd at Korakuen Hall. Neither team will face the champions, but defeating STARS will certainly give them momentum. STARS will also be looking to overcome Oedo Tai's rough tactics and secure a victory. Which unit will emerge victorious after this all-out battle?
Koguma is looking for people who want to do a bear pose. Oedo Tai members leave the ring en masse, but Fukigen is the only one to start and face Koguma. In response to Koguma's bear pose, Fukigen repeatedly shouts "Desu" and strikes a pose. In the end, they both strike the same bear pose. When Fukigen attacks, Koguma stomps on his hands. Koguma blocks Fukigen's impaling attack with a series of leg thrusts. Koguma charges forward shouting "Desu desu, Koguma desu," but is predictably dodged. Koguma and Fukigen strike a pose and stare at each other. Iida and Momo tag in and engage in a test of strength in a lock-up. Iida pushes forward, but Momo scratches his face. Iida attempts a lariat, but Ruanka interferes and the fight spills outside the ring. Oedo Tai brings out a volleyball and throws it at STARS. Momo brings Iida into the ring and puts her in a one-legged cover. Iida kicks out, and Momo lands a middle kick. Natsuko sprays water at Iida and delivers a series of brainbusters. Iida kicks out and lands a flurry of chops. Natsuko endures and attempts a lariat. Iida dodges and lands a jumping chop. Iwatani hits Natsuko with a dropkick, a spinning kick, and a roll-up followed by another dropkick. Momo interferes, and the Oedo Tai capture Iwatani and Hazuki. However, Iwatani and Hazuki counter, and the STARS team up with a series of dropkicks. Iwatani hits Natsuko with a middle kick. Hazuki hits a corner elbow, a Codebreaker, and a face wash. Natsuko retaliates, and Hazuki delivers a double kick. Momo, who had tagged in, enters the ring and teams up with Natsuko for a combined attack. Hazuki retaliates, and she and Momo exchange elbows. Momo hits a series of middle kicks, a corner dropkick, and a middle kick disguised as a second. Hazuki dodges, and Koguma intervenes. They deliver a double corner attack, with Hazuki hitting a missile kick, Koguma a diving body attack, Hazuki a brainbuster, and a face lock. However, the Oedo Tai team breaks up the pin. Natsuko hits Hazuki with a cannonball, and Momo hits him with a Soumatou. Hazuki retaliates, and Momo delivers a buzzsaw kick. However, Iida makes a successful cut. Ryuka and Iida clash shoulders. Ryuka gains the upper hand and applies a face lock. STARS makes a cut, but Oedo Tai separates them. Koguma delivers a gun stun, and Iida calls in STARS, who attempt a combined face crusher on Ryuka. However, Oedo Tai pulls their legs to stop them and delivers a series of corner attacks to Iida. Ryuka hits Iida with a fisherman suplex. Iida kicks out, and Ryuka prepares for a neck hanging. Iida counters and rolls him up, then delivers a back elbow. Natsuko hits him with a bat, and Ryuka delivers a neck hanging bomb. However, Iwatani makes a cut. Natsuko and Ryuka attempt lariats, but they are dodged and they hit each other. Hazuki and Koguma dive to the outside at the same time. 15 minutes have passed. Iida launches the Iida Rocket at Ryuka. When Ryuka retaliated, STARS combined with a rocket, and Iida delivered a lariat. The referee counted to three, and Iida defeated Ryuka.
Iida: "STARS have won against Oedo Tai! Justice always prevails in the end. That's exactly it! Today, we're holding STARDOM's first event here at Yamato Arena. I hear that Yamato Arena is a university gymnasium, so I'd like to ask you something. Are there any university students here? University students, oh, current students? Yes, current students. Oh, thank you. Actually, there are university student seats, so please bring lots of friends and come see us again. And, apparently, New Japan will be holding their G1 (Climax) at this Yamato Arena next, so yes, we (as a subsidiary of New Japan) have become part of the family, so please go and visit our family as well. STARDOM would also like to hold an event here again next time, so we would be very happy if everyone could come then too. So, since justice has prevailed today, STARS will wrap things up."
STARS: "Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We are STARS!"
STARS Comments
Iida: "Yes, this is our first time at Yamato Arena, and STARS won! This is our first time here at Yamato Arena. It's like a university gymnasium, and there are a few university students here
." Hazuki: "Yeah, there were."
Iida: "Next time we hold an event here, I hope you'll bring 100 friends and come see us. New Japan Pro-Wrestling is also going to be performing here again, so please come and see that too, by all means. So, STARS, justice prevails. We are STARS!"
Oedo Team Comments