"5★STAR GP 2024 in KOBE"
August 18th (Sun) Kobe Art Center, Hyogo (Attendance: 501)
| ◆RED STARS-A Official League Matches | ||
| ○Maika |
7 minutes 42 seconds, Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold |
Ryuaku Summer |
| 4 wins = 8 points | 0 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw = 1 point | |
This is an official match between Maika, who has won three consecutive matches, and Ruika, who has a record of 0 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Ruika is participating in the league tournament at the command of World of Stardom Champion Tora Natsuko, but her chances of advancing to the final tournament are slim. However, since her opponent is the former World Champion Maika, she is sure to try to sabotage her in some way. Maika will need to fight cautiously so as not to fall into her traps.
They lock up and grapple, testing their strength. They break and pretend to lock up again, but Ruika attacks with a chokehold. As Ruika dashes forward, Maika delivers a shoulder tackle. Ruika resists as Maika prepares for a brainbuster. Kamiya, her second, pulls her leg, and Ruika chokes her with the microphone cord. Outside the ring, Kamiya and Ruika deliver a series of stomps to Maika. When Maika is brought back into the ring, Ruika goes for the cover. Maika kicks out, and Ruika delivers a running body press. Maika is threatened with a fisherman suplex, but she resists and delivers a brainbuster. Maika lands a lariat. Maika and Ryuka's lariats clash six times. Maika comes out on top, but Ryuka quickly lands a lariat of her own. Ryuka dodges Maika's lariat and lands a complete shot, then a face lock. Kamitani pulls the ropes to prevent her escape. However, Maika hits Ryuka with a back drop and a lariat. Ryuka kicks out, and Maika goes for a Michinoku Drive. Ryuka counters with a cross body and a fisherman suplex. But Maika manages to kick out of that too. Ryuka takes Maika to the corner. Maika gets up and lands a superplex. Ryuka kicks out, and Maika goes for a Sasanqua. Kamitani interferes with Maika's charge with a kick, and Ryuka hits her with a box. Maika endures and knocks away the second hit with a punch. Maika lands a lariat, but only gets a two count. Maika landed the Michi Dora and got the three count. After the match, Maika and Kamitani stared each other down.
Maika's comment
"The second half of the 5★STAR GP, H.A.T.E., is that really okay? Are you happy winning like that? This is 5★STAR, a league tournament to determine the strongest in Stardom. Right, Kamitani? Well, for now I'm undefeated, so all that's left is Hazuki and Aimi. I want to have a really intense match with Hazuki, we're from the same hometown. I don't know much about Aimi, but I'm looking forward to our first experience together. And I will definitely be in the final. And Kamitani, you know who your opponent will be, right?"
Ryuakuka's comment
"Um, how many losses is that? Another loss. 1 point, one match left. Huh? I thought the 5★STAR GP started last week. Hey, how many matches are you making us play in one week? You idiots! I think the last one was Mizumori. I'd like to finish the 5★STAR GP with a victory. I'm broken. Because of Maika..."
| RED STARS-A Official League | ||
| ○Hazuki |
10 minutes 21 seconds, Vertical drop brainbuster → single leg crab hold |
Yuna Mizumori |
| 3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points | 4 losses = 0 points | |
Hazuki, with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and Mizumori, who has suffered 3 consecutive losses, clash in an official match. Mizumori, who has essentially been eliminated from the championship race after 3 consecutive losses, can leave her mark if she can beat Hazuki, who still has a chance to win the championship. On the other hand, this is a match that Hazuki absolutely cannot lose if she wants to win the championship. She needs to steadily score 2 points.
They lock up and grapple for the back, with Hazuki grabbing Mizumori's arm. Mizumori tries to get it back, but Hazuki tightens it with a headlock. Hazuki delivers a dropkick to the back and a face wash. However, Mizumori dodges and delivers a flying shoulder tackle, a cross body, and a lariat. Hazuki kicks out, and Mizumori delivers a guillotine drop to the back and a modified reverse Boston crab. Hazuki escapes, and Mizumori delivers a DDT over the ropes and a missile kick. Mizumori kicks out, and Hazuki locks her in a face lock. Mizumori escapes, and Hazuki kicks her in the face. Mizumori comes at her with an elbow, but Hazuki sends her flying with one blow. Mizumori initiates an elbow exchange. Hazuki lands a series of blows, sending Mizumori to the ground. Hazuki stomps on Mizumori's face in taunt. Mizumori gets up and returns the favor with a series of elbows, followed by a series of lariats from close range. Hazuki dodges a lariat, but Mizumori stops her double kick and delivers a back drop followed by a lariat. Hazuki counters, but Mizumori forcefully lifts her up and attempts a hurricane driver. However, Hazuki's shoulders rise. Mizumori aims and delivers a diving lariat from the corner. Hazuki counters with a Codebreaker and a diving senton. However, Mizumori dodges and delivers a flying lariat. Hazuki counters, and Mizumori lifts her up on her shoulders. Hazuki counters with a Codebreaker. Both charge at each other, and Hazuki's double kick connects. Mizumori attempts a lariat, but Hazuki puts her on the corner and delivers a Codebreaker followed by a diving senton. It seemed to be over, but Mizumori's hands grab the ropes. Ten minutes have passed. Hazuki performs a vertical drop brainbuster. The referee counts to three, and Hazuki has defeated Mizumori.
Hazuki's comment
Comment from Yuna Mizumori
| RED STARS-B Official League | ||
| ○Mei Hoshirai |
7 minutes 26 seconds, Reverse Shooting Star |
Saya Iida● |
| 2 wins, 2 draws = 6 points | 1 win, 3 losses = 2 points | |
This is an official match between Saya Iida, who has a record of 1 win and 2 losses, and Mei Seira, who has a record of 1 win, 0 losses, and 2 draws. Iida's power and Seira's speed clash. The match
starts on the ground, with both wrestlers countering each other's cover attempts. Seira offers a handshake, which Iida accepts, and they shake hands with both hands. Immediately afterwards, Seira attacks, but both wrestlers dodge each other's strikes. Iida lands a chop, followed by a series of reverse horizontals. Seira throws Iida into the ropes and delivers a lariat, locks her legs and pulls her hair, then applies a surfboard stretch and a modified camel clutch. Iida tries to escape and go outside the ring. Seira stops her and delivers a dropkick and a missile kick from the apron. Iida retaliates, and they exchange elbows. As Seira charges, Iida lands a jumping chop and an elbow drop. Seira retaliates, and Iida delivers a corner lariat. Seira dodges, but Iida lands a front kick and an Iida Rocket. Iida Rocket is launched from the opposite corner as well. However, Seira manages to counter it. Iida declares he's going for the finish and attempts a brainbuster. Seira counters with a German suplex and a dropkick. Iida kicks out, and Seira declares he's going for the finish, but Iida counters with a series of lariats. Iida attempts the Iida Bridge, but Seira counters with a shooting star, and Iida reverses it. Seira kicks out, and Iida stops his charge and hits a spinebuster. Seira kicks out, and Iida attempts the Take care! Seira counters and rolls him up with a modified shooting star for the three count.
Comment from Mei Hoshirai
Saya Iida's comment
| Single Match | ||
| ●Sakura Aya |
9 minutes 3 seconds, Grand Death Rock |
Tora Natsuko ○ |
World of Stardom Champion Tora Natsuko faces Sakura Aya in a singles match. Sakura, making a triumphant return to her hometown of Kobe, challenges the red belt champion with a do-or-die attitude.
As Natsuko proudly displays her belt in the center of the ring, Sakura delivers a dropkick. She follows up with a series of dropkicks, launching a surprise attack. As Sakura taunts, Natsuko grabs her from behind and chokes her with her T-shirt. Natsuko uses a hair whip and attacks, pinning Sakura against the ropes and shouting, "What kind of triumphant return is this!" She throws Sakura into the ropes and delivers a series of shoulder tackles, stomps on Sakura's knees, and chokes her on the third rope. She follows with a series of body slams and an elbow drop, taunting, "Can you get up!?" Sakura knocks Natsuko down from the corner but is caught in a kneebar. Sakura dodges Natsuko's charge and delivers a corner knee kick and a dropkick. Natsuko kicks out at one count, and Sakura applies a triangle choke. Natsuko escapes, then stops Sakura's charge and performs a backflip. Sakura kicks out, and Natsuko goes for another one. Sakura counters with a combination of kicks and a middle kick to take her down. Sakura prepares for a body slam, but Natsuko counters with an elbow followed by a kneebar. Sakura manages to reach the ropes. Natsuko corners her and delivers a cannonball. However, Sakura kicks out. Natsuko shouts, "This time it's really over!" and performs a frog splash from the corner. Sakura dodges and rolls her up repeatedly. Natsuko survives and lands an elbow smash. However, she takes a counter high kick. Sakura slams her down with a body slam, but it's only a two count. Sakura puts Natsuko in a triangle choke as she kicks out. Natsuko tries to lift her up, but Sakura keeps the choke. Natsuko escapes, and Sakura charges. Natsuko lands a lariat and a hurricane driver. Sakura countered with a modified knee lock. Sakura gave up, and Natsuko won.
Natsuko: "I don't know if Sakura is Kurara or not, but it's really arrogant of you to talk about a triumphant return. When you get more support, I'll fight you again."
Comment by Natsuko Tora
Sakura Aya's comment
| RED STARS-A Official League | ||
| ○ Summery |
7 minutes 39 seconds, Fairing Ring → Shrimp Hold |
Small wave● |
| 3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points | 2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points | |
This is an official match between Natsupoi, who has a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and Konami, who has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Will Natsupoi be able to overcome Konami's rough play, who has joined H.A.T.E., and advance to the final tournament, or will Konami take
? Natsupoi charges forward and uses the ropes. She lands an arm whip followed by a dropkick. Konami pulls the ropes and sends Natsupoi out onto the stage. In an outside brawl, Konami slams Natsupoi into the ring post and the audience. She brings her back into the ring, but immediately drops her out again and attacks her with a chair. Konami attempts a back drop onto the outside mat, but Natsupoi counters with a face crusher, climbs to the corner, and jumps with a plancha. Natsupoi returns, and Konami also returns. Natsupoi lands a dropkick to the face, a diving body attack, and an armbar. Konami counters and attempts an armbar, but Natsupoi reverses and applies an armbar herself. Konami counters and applies an armlock. As Natsupoi escapes, Konami delivers a sliding kick. Natsupoi dodges, but Konami applies a hanging armbar, a diving foot stomp to the right arm, and a fisherman suplex. Natsupoi counters, kicking up Konami's lariat. Konami jumps in and goes for an armbar, but Natsupoi manages to escape. Konami attempts a German suplex, but only gets a two count. Natsupoi rolls Konami up, dodges Konami's charge, and delivers a thrust kick and a dropkick. Konami counters, and Natsupoi heads to the corner. Konami catches up and delivers a deadly drive. Ryuka brings out a box to distract the referee, but Natsupoi hits Konami with a throwaway German suplex, a thrust kick, and a Fairial Gift. Konami counters, and Natsupoi declares she's going for the finish and goes for the Fairing Ring. Konami counters, but Natsupoi lands the Fairing Ring for the three count. After the match, Konami assaults Natsupoi and the referee.
Summery comments
"I've earned my sixth point in the 5★STAR GP! Konami's arm locks are amazing, as expected. I still have a long way to go. But I learned something new in today's match. I think these two points from Konami are quite significant. Four more to go, says Hazuki. I'm determined to get them, and I'm thinking I need to get revenge on Hazuki for what happened last year and the year before. I'll give it my all! Bye-bye!"
Konami's comment
"Natsupoi, damn it! How dare you do that. Next time, I'll dye you, and that white belt you're wearing, black too."
| RED STARS-B Official League | ||
| ● Tam Nakano |
13 minutes 21 seconds, Grand Death Rock |
Momoko Watanabe |
| 4 losses = 0 points | 1 win, 4 losses = 2 points | |
This official match features Tam Nakano, who has suffered a surprising three consecutive losses, and Momo Watanabe, who is also winless with four consecutive losses. Nakano will challenge Natsuko Tora for the World of Stardom Championship. Momo will challenge Mercedes Monnet for the Strong Women's Championship in America, so title matches have already been decided. To gain momentum, losing all their matches is not an option. Who will get their first win?
As Nakano enters the ring, the H.A.T.E. members appear and take Momo's corner. As soon as the bell rings, both charge forward, and Nakano attempts a Violet Shooting. When she climbs onto the corner, H.A.T.E. blocks her. Momo climbs onto the apron and prepares for a B Driver. Nakano counters and attempts a Violet Shooting from close range. Momo catches Nakano's kick and hits her with a bat. Momo stomps on Nakano outside the ring and brings her back into the ring, then kicks her in the left knee. She attacks again by stomping on her left knee and applies a kneebar. Nakano tries to escape, but Momo kicks her left leg upwards. Nakano escapes to the outside. When she returns to the ring, Momo sits on her left knee. Nakano charges forward, but Momo kicks her left leg away. "Do you really think you can do it with a leg like that?" says Momo. Nakano throws Momo into the corner, but just as she is about to charge, Natsuko pulls her leg back and sends her to the outside. Momo chases after her and locks her in a knee lock under the ring. Momo brings Nakano back into the ring and goes for the cover. Nakano kicks out at the count of one, and Momo slams her into the corner and puts her left leg on the ropes to choke her. Momo throws Momo into the corner, but Nakano falls to the ground. Nakano sticks her leg out as Momo charges, and hits a hanging dragon sleeper and a diving body attack. Momo lands a low kick, and Nakano lands a series of elbows. Nakano lands more hits, but Momo knocks her down with one low kick and charges forward. Nakano lands a back kick, and Momo lands a Soumatou. Nakano bridges back and lands a German suplex. However, Momo fights back. Nakano prepares for a brainbuster on Momo. Momo endures and throws a low kick and a high kick, to which Nakano counters with a spin kick. Both are down. Nakano gets up first and attempts a Violet Shooting, but Momo catches it and applies a modified kneebar. Nakano manages to reach the ropes. Momo puts Nakano's left leg on the ropes and charges. Nakano dodges a dropkick and throws a Violet Shooting. 10 minutes have passed. Nakano does a plancha to the outside, brings Momo back into the ring, and hits a tiger suplex. Momo counters, and Nakano attempts a diving knee attack. Momo dodges, and Nakano clutches her knee in pain. Momo hits Nakano with a bat, but Nakano dodges and throws a high kick and a spin kick. However, Momo's shoulder is raised. Nakano takes some time in the air and attempts a Violet Screwdriver, but Ruanka throws a box at the referee. Momo hits Nakano with a bat, but Nakano breaks up the hold. However, Momo hit Nakano with a bat and Nakano rolled her up but only got a two count. Momo kicked Nakano in the face but Nakano kicked out. Two minutes remaining. In the end, Nakano gave up to Momo's ground deathlock.
"(Amid the booing) Your voices are so quiet I can't hear you. Come on, come on, I can't move forward anymore. Too bad."
Natsuko: "My enemy is the enemy of everyone in H.A.T.E. Hey, are you really going to fight for the red belt with that leg?"
Natsuko kicked Nakano in the knee.
Nakano: "I will never give up! Even if this leg breaks, my spirit will never break! Nakano Tam will reclaim the red belt championship. Everyone, please believe in Tam!"
Momoko Watanabe's comment
"Ah, Nakano Tam, you've pushed me hard enough. But you know, I have those powerful HATE allies. Of course, they're going to try and break your already broken leg. Because it's up to Natsuko to defend her belt, so of course they're going to try and break it. Don't underestimate me. I've also got the STRONG (Women's) Championship decided against Mercedes Monnet, so I'm busy. I don't have time to break your leg, but I'm still bothering you. That's all."
Comment from Tam Nakano
"Watanabe Momo, Natsuko! Hey, H.A.T.E., is this how you all do things? Fine, I'll take you on, I'll accept it all! But I will absolutely not give in to you. Even if it's messy, ugly, and uncool like this, I have no other choice but to reclaim the red belt. Natsuko, you said you'd see Tam's end, right? You'll just sit there and watch, and that will be the beginning of Tam's journey!"
| RED STARS-B Official League | ||
| ● Mayu Iwatani |
9 minutes 34 seconds, Azumi Sushi |
AZM○ |
| 3 wins, 1 loss = 6 points | 3 wins, 2 draws = 8 points | |
Mayu Iwatani, currently on a three-match winning streak, faces AZM, who has a record of two wins, zero losses, and two draws, in an official match. Both are undefeated in the league, but AZM's two draws effectively make it one win and one loss. Whether this will have an impact or not will depend on the outcome of this match. Will Iwatani take the lead with four consecutive wins, or will AZM inflict Iwatani's first defeat and maintain her undefeated record?
AZM extends her hand for a handshake. Iwatani responds with a finger gesture and the match begins. After a high-speed exchange of rope work, AZM dodges Iwatani's kicks. AZM lands a penalty kick, but Iwatani dodges the dropkick. Iwatani throws a soccer ball kick, looking exhausted. AZM charges forward, but Iwatani dodges and delivers a dropkick and a body slam. AZM comes in with an elbow, but Iwatani retaliates with a back kick and a series of elbows. AZM quickly steps out of the ring and kicks Iwatani up on the apron. AZM delivers a diving foot stomp from the corner to the outside. AZM brings Iwatani back into the ring and delivers another diving foot stomp. When Iwatani kicks out, AZM applies an armlock to force a submission. AZM applies an armlock, but Iwatani escapes. AZM climbs to the corner, and Iwatani follows. AZM applies an armlock on the corner, then kicks Iwatani in the face from below, leaving her hanging upside down, and attempts a Marine Spike. Iwatani counters with a superplex. AZM quickly gets back up, and both wrestlers exchange high kicks. AZM lands a high kick, but is countered with a thrust kick. Both are down. AZM cuts off Iwatani's high kick and applies a spinning leg lock. When Iwatani kicks out, AZM attempts a series of roll-ups, but Iwatani reverses. AZM kicks back with a buzzsaw kick. Iwatani dodges a diving foot stomp and delivers a German suplex and a thrust kick. Iwatani attempted a moonsault, but AZM dodged it and delivered an Azumi Sushi. Iwatani managed to counter at the last moment with a Dragon Suplex. AZM countered again, and Iwatani delivered a Buzzsaw Kick, then declared the finish and pulled AZM up, attempting a two-stage Dragon Suplex. AZM countered with a Canadian Destroyer, a Buzzsaw Kick, another Canadian Destroyer, and an Azumi Sushi. Iwatani couldn't counter, and AZM secured the three-count.
AZM: "I beat Iwatani Mayu! I'll say it for her. Hello everyone in Kobe! Hello Iwatani Mayu!"
Iwatani: (Breathless) Hello...
AZM: "It's been 10 months since our last singles match, but I think I've finally gotten my revenge, haven't I? I've won the 5★STAR GP, and beyond that, Iwatani Mayu's belt, that would be interesting, wouldn't it!?"
Iwatani: "AZM... You've grown so much. The day has come when I lose to Azumi-chan... But don't underestimate this old lady! AZM beat Iwatani Mayu, who's at her peak right now, so of course there's no reason for me to refuse. But we'll see what happens when one of us wins the 5★STAR, and we can challenge each other again, or I can challenge you back. I'm not going to give you an answer today. But I'm ready for anyone's challenge anytime... I'm going home, sorry..."
AZM: "Well, well, well, I beat Iwatani today, but I'm still undefeated. We had a draw, but I'm going to keep winning without losing, win the 5★STAR tournament, become strong enough that no one can complain, and challenge for the IWGP (Women's) title! I beat Icon, so I think I'll wrap things up there. Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, we are Stardom!"
AZM Comment
"I won the main event of the Kobe tournament against the IWGP Women's Champion! Yay! I'm so happy! Ever since 5★STAR was decided, I've been saying that I wanted to beat Mayu Iwatani and get revenge for what happened 10 months ago, and today I finally did. I think I've gotten my revenge. Well, as I said before, if you ask if I've surpassed her, that's still on my list of goals, but I think I'm getting closer little by little. I'm going to keep winning without a loss in 5★STAR and win the 5★STAR GP. And beyond that, there's the IWGP Women's Championship, so please wait for me. And please have high expectations for me."