"5★STAR GP 2024 in YAMAGATA"
August 25, 2024 (Sunday) Yamagata Big Wing Exhibition Hall (Attendance: 479 people (full house))
World of Stardom Championship Match Signing Ceremony
Before the match, the signing ceremony for the World of Stardom Championship match between Natsuko Tora and Tam Nakano, to be held in Chofu on August 31st, took place. After signing the contract, champion Natsuko and challenger Nakano gave comments
Nakano: "This past month, no, this past year has been a real nightmare. You ruined my knee, cut off my hair that I'd been growing for eight years, and I've lost every single league match so far. My pride, everything is shattered. If I really don't win the belt now, you've taken everything from me. Just looking at your defiant face makes me sick. You said it, didn't you? That it had to be a hero to take the belt from Natsuko. But Tam isn't a hero, Nakano Tam is Nakano Tam. I'll accept everything, even the injustice, and I'll win in the end. I'm just me. You're not a villain, and certainly not a hero either. You're just Tora Natsuko, trying to take everything from Tam, only to end up in a miserable demise. I don't know what you're going to do, but Tam will accept everything you do and win. Don't underestimate Nakano Tam."
Natsuko: "Listen, I haven't told you this until now because I felt sorry for you, but the reason you injured your leg last year wasn't because of anything I did; it was entirely your own doing."
Nakano: "I never said that it was your fault."
Natsuko: "I told you. That it was all your fault, that it was pathetic. Go ahead and say it, it'll come back to haunt you. Honestly, with this 5★STAR, I don't really care about the results, to be honest. I just wanted to see that you're a cool guy worthy of fighting me. But instead, everyone else attacked your left leg, it's pathetic. Is this really okay? I forget how many years it's been since you joined the organization, but even at last year's press conference, you said..." We've been fighting for so long. I've always thought that if I ever won that belt, I wanted to fight Tam. But now, how should I put it, since I was the one who nominated her, I feel like I should have seen a more energetic Nakano Tam over the past month. That's fine. I'll accept everything, and you're the one who'll go down miserably. There's no way someone who did nothing despite everything I said to them along the way could beat me now. And now, want to hit me on the head with a chair? Can you do that?
Nakano: "So you want to be beaten up?"
Natsuko: "Okay."
Both fighters stand up, and Natsuko picks up a chair. When Nakano swings the chair down, Natsuko snatches it and hits him on the head, then Natsuko slams him down with a Death Valley Bomb, knocking Nakano out
Natsuko: "Tam, this is what I mean. The person you're fighting isn't a villain or a hero, it's Tora Natsuko."
Natsuko threw the microphone at Nakano, who was lying sprawled on the ground, and left the stage
Nakano: "I'm absolutely certain that I'll return to being the brightest red star. Please believe in Tamu!"
| BLUE STARS-B Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| 〇Suzuki Suzu |
5 minutes 6 seconds Tequila shot → Shrimp hold |
Yagami Ranna● |
| 3 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw = 7 points | 2 wins, 4 losses = 4 points | |
The official league match features Suzuki Suzu with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, and Yagami Ranna with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Last year's champion, Suzuki, is evenly matched but still has a chance to advance to the final tournament. On the other hand, Yagami has achieved upset victories, defeating Kashima Saki and Hanan the day before, making her a formidable opponent for Suzuki. Will Suzuki advance towards a consecutive victory, or will Yagami secure another upset? As
Suzuki enters the ring, Yagami launches a surprise dropkick attack. She follows up with a series of elbows, but Suzuki endures and stomps on her face, then delivers a soccer ball kick, and runs under the ring to deliver a kick to the face. Yagami retaliates, slipping past Suzuki and delivering a dropkick. She follows up with a series of middle kicks, but Suzuki sends her flying with a single elbow. Yagami fights back, but Suzuki stands firm. Yagami knocks Suzuki down with a middle kick, then follows with a corner high kick and a soccer ball kick. Suzuki counters, and Yagami applies an armbar. As Suzuki made his escape, Yagami landed a middle kick. Suzuki responded with a running elbow and a running knee. Yagami countered, dodged a buzzsaw kick, and rolled Suzuki up for a pin. Suzuki dodged a high kick and delivered a Zero Fighter Kick. Suzuki countered, and Yagami landed another high kick. Suzuki dodged and took Yagami's back. Yagami tried to roll Suzuki up for a pin, but Suzuki responded with a German suplex. As Yagami stood up, Suzuki kicked him in the face. Yagami countered, and Suzuki delivered a Tequila Shot. The referee counted to three, and Suzuki defeated Yagami.
Comment from Suzuki Suzu
Comment from Ranna Yagami
| BLUE STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| 〇Akari |
7 minutes 7 seconds Guren → Single Leg Crab Hold |
Amasaki Mitsuyoshi |
| 4 wins, 2 losses = 8 points | 1 win, 4 losses, 1 draw = 3 points | |
This is an official league match between Shuri, who has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, and Amasaki Mitsuyoshi, who has a record of 1 win, 3 losses, and 1 draw. As Shuri aims for her first championship, she wants to defeat Amasaki for sure and advance to the final tournament. On the other hand, Amasaki had a commendable draw against her stablemate Starlight Kid in Fukushima the previous day. Can she use this momentum to drag Shuri down as well?
Amasaki launches a surprise attack with a dropkick to the knee, a DDT, and a dropkick from behind. Shuri lands a series of corner knee attacks, but only gets a two count. Shuri goes for a sleeper hold, but Amasaki reaches the ropes.
Shuri lands a front neck chancery and a series of soccer ball kicks. Amasaki kicks out, dodges Shuri's charge, and lands a face crusher and a sleeper hold. Shuri goes for a reverse figure-four leglock, but Amasaki escapes and comes at her with an elbow. Shuri taunts her, saying "Come on," "Come on more," and accepts the challenge. As Shuri charged, Amasaki stopped her and delivered a swing DDT and a modified DDT. When Shuri countered, she was lifted up, but she reversed and slammed her onto the mat. Shuri delivered a soccer ball kick and a kick from the front. When Amasaki countered, Shuri applied a scorpion deathlock. She pulled Amasaki, who wanted to escape, to the center of the ring. However, Amasaki's hands managed to reach the ropes. Shuri lifted her up and performed a mountain fold. When Amasaki countered, Shuri went for the Ryuen, but Amasaki countered with the Amanohashidate. When that was countered, she delivered a high-angle DDT and a modified DDT. As Shuri countered, Amasaki declared she was going for the finish and assumed the Tensei stance. Shuri dodged and delivered a German suplex. When Amasaki got up, Shuri delivered a high kick. When Amasaki countered, Shuri delivered a new move, a spinning Ryuen. The referee counted to three, and Shuri won.
Akari's comment
Comment from Mitsuyoshi Amasaki
| RED STARS-B Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| ●AZM |
7 minutes 59 seconds Iidabashi |
Saya Iida |
| 3 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws = 8 points | 2 wins, 4 losses = 4 points | |
This is an official league match between Saya Iida, who has a record of 1 win and 4 losses, and AZM, who has a record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws. Iida's chances of winning the championship have already been eliminated. On the other hand, AZM is undefeated going into the final match. She wants to secure two points here and advance to the final tournament.
Both fighters charge forward and use the ropes. Iida lifts AZM up and AZM performs an arm whip. Iida stops AZM's charge and applies a headlock. AZM feints and lands a middle kick, a dropkick, and a corner dropkick. Iida counters and AZM applies an armbar. Iida escapes and lands an elbow. AZM taunts Iida with "Come on!" and Iida lands a series of elbows. AZM dodges a reverse chop and lands a PK. Iida counters and stops AZM's charge and lands a body slam. AZM counters and Iida lands a back elbow, an elbow drop, and a series of reverse chops to her back and chest. AZM dodges Iida's jumping chop and delivers a brainbuster. Iida retaliates with a brainbuster, AZM hits a buzzsaw kick, and Iida hits a lariat, leaving both men down. Iida stops his charge and corners AZM, delivering a running body attack. AZM dodges Iida's rocket and applies an armbar, armlock, and armbar. Iida escapes, and AZM declares he's going for the finish and delivers a diving foot stomp. However, Iida raises his shoulder. AZM prepares for a powerbomb. Iida resists and delivers a lariat and a spinebuster. AZM kicks out, and Iida attempts a vertical drop. AZM counters with an Azumi Sushi, but Iida counters with a roll-up. AZM counters Iidabashi and rolls him up. AZM jumps, but Iida dodges and delivers an Iidabashi for the three count.
Saya Iida's comment
"I got a three-pointer off AZM, that bastard. Iida spirit was exploding until the very end, wasn't it?! I won't give up. I may not make it to the quarterfinals or the finals, but that doesn't mean I'll give up until the very end, since I've been in this league. That's what Iida Saya is all about. Alright!"
AZM comment
"The final match of the 5★STAR official tournament. I was planning to go undefeated, but Iida's spirit got the better of me. When 5★STAR started, I beat Momo, beat Tamu, and then beat Icon. Of course, it would be a lie to say I wasn't confident. I was full of confidence. And yet, I lost today! Ah, damn it! I still have no idea what rank I am, but I guess I'll have to wait and see after all the final matches are over. Well, if I make it this far, I'll definitely win 5★STAR, so just you wait!"
| RED STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| 〇Maika |
8 minutes 57 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold |
Aimi● |
| 6 wins = 12 points | 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw = 5 points | |
The official league match is between Maika, who is on a five-match winning streak, and Aimi, who has a record of two wins, two losses, and one draw. Maika has already secured her place in the final tournament, but will she be able to finish the league undefeated? Or will Aimi of Sendai Girls cause an upset against the former Red Belt champion?
Aimi extends her hand and says, "Please!", to which Maika responds with a handshake, saying, "Fair and square." Aimi applies a headlock, and although Maika tries to break free, Aimi doesn't let go and takes the match to the ground. Aimi transitions to a camel clutch and releases the hair she was holding with a shout of "For!". As Aimi poses for the referee, Maika attacks from behind and applies a headlock to the ground. Aimi counters with a head scissors and forces a submission. When Maika escapes, Aimi taunts her with "Come on!". Maika charges forward saying, "Are you crazy?", but Aimi dodges and lands a dropkick, a flying cross chop, another dropkick, and a roar of "For!". Aimi throws Maika into the corner but she dodges and takes a lariat and a shoulder tackle. Maika goes for a reverse Boston crab but Aimi reaches the ropes. Maika shakes Aimi as she holds on to the ropes. Maika lets go and delivers a sliding lariat, followed by a Yamacha. Aimi is lifted up and resists, and Maika goes for a Manji Gatame (figure-four leglock). Maika escapes and Aimi lands a knee attack and a series of elbows. Maika anticipates Aimi's charge and lands a lariat, but Aimi shouts "Don't mess with me!" and counters with a knee attack, to which Maika replies with a lariat. Both are down, but Maika gets up and lands a lariat, which Aimi dodges and applies a spinning leg lock, followed by a double knee attack. Maika kicks out and Aimi goes to the corner. Maika climbs up and delivers a superplex, followed by three brainbusters in a row. However, Aimi lifts her shoulder. Maika shouts "It's over!" and lands a Enka Otoshi (flame drop), but only gets a two count. Maika went for the Michinoku Driver. Manami countered with a series of knee strikes. Maika countered with a lariat and a rolling lariat. Manami kicked out, and Maika delivered the Michinoku Driver. The referee counted to three, and Maika won all her matches in the league.
Maika's comment
"This was my first singles match against Aimi, and I thought she might be a funny, playful girl, but that's not the case at all. She's amazing, with incredible stamina, muscle, and determination. It really made me realize that you can only learn things by fighting. I don't know why, but the 5★STAR GP alone isn't enough. I want to get to know her more thoroughly on another occasion. And with this, all the Red Stars A matches are over. I'm undefeated. I don't know who will come up next, but I think no one can stop me right now. Who can stop me? I definitely want to win the championship."
Aimi's comment
| RED STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| ●Yuna Mizumori |
7 minutes 43 seconds Neck Hanging Bomb → Shrimp Hold |
Ryuaku Natsu〇 |
| 6 losses = 0 points | 1 win, 4 losses, 1 draw = 3 points | |
This is an official league match between Mizumori Yuna, who has suffered five consecutive losses, and Ryuka, who has a record of 0 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Both have been eliminated from the championship race early on. They both want to secure a win in this final official match for the sake of their future.
Mizumori initiates a brawl outside the ring, exchanging elbows below the ring. Ryuka slams Mizumori into the audience. Ryuka brings Mizumori back into the ring. She immediately throws her to the ringside and onto the ring post. Mizumori dodges and sprints along the ringside for a shoulder tackle. Mizumori brings Ryuka back and delivers a diving shoulder tackle. Ryuka counters with a shoulder tackle, a senton, and a face lock. Mizumori escapes, and Ryuka delivers a cross body and punches to the stomach. Mizumori lands a series of corner lariats. The lariats of both wrestlers clash many times, with Ryuka gaining the upper hand. Mizumori gets up and delivers three lariats in a row, followed by a diving body press. Ryuka kicks out, and Mizumori signals her finishing move. Ryuka counterattacks, but Mizumori hits a Hurricane Driver. Mizumori climbs to the corner, but Ryuka catches up and hits a Fisherman Suplex. Mizumori hits a Lariat, and Ryuka counters with a Lariat of her own. Mizumori counters a Neck Hanging and rolls her up. Ryuka kicks out, and hits a Fisherman Buster. She deliberately pulls him up at the two count and hits a Neck Hanging Bomb. Mizumori can't kick out and Ryuka wins.
Ryuakuka's comment
"Okay, okay, 5★STAR is over! What was my score again? Oh, 3 points! But I ended 2021 with 0 points, so this is progress. 3 points is progress. Well, whatever. I'm just happy I got 3 points. Anyway, the tag league is starting next. I'm looking forward to the tag league. That's all."
Comment from Yuna Mizumori
"If this 5★STAR GP is where I can find out my current abilities, does that mean I'm still weak even with a score of 0? (tears) Have I not grown at all? It's frustrating... so frustrating! I'm definitely going to crawl and crawl my way up, so be prepared. Yunamon is capable of so much more, she's capable of so much more!"
| BLUE STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| 〇 Saki Kashima |
3 minutes 43 seconds rebirth |
Tekla ● |
| 3 wins, 3 losses = 6 points | 2 wins, 4 losses = 4 points | |
Both Kashima Saki and Thekla have a 2-3 record in the official league matches. Their chances of advancing to the final tournament have already been eliminated, so what kind of fight will they employ in their final official match? It seems that the maneuvering for the ongoing unit rivalry will continue. Kashima stopped Kamiya Saya's winning streak on August 20th in Osaka, and Thekla had pulled a blow against Sera Risa the day before in Fukushima, putting her opponent in a difficult position. Who will have the last laugh in this battle of attrition?
Thekla attacks Kashima from behind as she enters the ring. As the match begins, Thekla puts her in a one-legged cover with an elbow. Thekla delivers a series of elbows and sends Kashima out of the ring. Thekla chases after her, hitting her with the belt from her costume and attempting a hanging. Kashima is down outside the ring. Thekla delivers a foot stomp from the apron. Thekla throws Kashima into the audience. Thekla glares at President Okada at the commentary table. Thekla brings Kashima back into the ring. Kashima rolls her up for the three count. After the match, Tekla assaulted Kashima, but it was too late...
Comment from Saki Kashima
Tekla Comment
| Tag team match, 15 minutes, one fall | ||
| Tora Natsuko |
10 minutes 21 seconds Diving double knee drop → pinfall |
Ana Jay |
| 〇 Rinan | Himan ● | |
A tag team match between Tora Natsuko & Rinami and Ana Jay & Hinami. This is the third consecutive preliminary match for Rinami and Hinami, who will face each other for the Future of Stardom Championship on August 31 in Chofu. The previous two matches were decided between the two, with each having one win. Which team will take the lead in the title match where records are at stake? The match
starts with Rinami and Hinami on the field. Or so it seemed, but Hinami and Ana charged in and attacked Rinami in a coordinated attack. Hinami delivered three consecutive body slams to Rinami. Ana followed with a corner spinning back kick and an elbow attack. Hinami hit Rinami with a backbreaker. Rinami countered, but stopped Hinami's charge by pulling her hair and delivered a dropkick to her back. "Don't mess with me!" she shouted, cornering Rinami against the ropes and stomping on her face. She delivered another dropkick to the back, but Hinami countered again. Natsuko does a backflip followed by a senton. Hinami counters and goes in with a series of elbows. Natsuko resists a hip throw and delivers a brainbuster. Hinami dodges Natsuko and does a hip throw herself. Ana delivers a series of elbows and a spinning back kick to Natsuko. Rinami interferes but Ana hits both of them with a corner elbow. Natsuko does a crossbody to Ana. Rinami hits Ana with a big boot and a dropkick. Ana counters and hits a knee to Rinami's charge. Hinami does a corner elbow attack and a dropkick. Rinami counters and exchanges elbows with Hinami. Natsuko interferes with a lariat and a double back drop. Hinami counters and Rinami does a diving foot tump. Hinami dodges and Ana does a DDT, Hinami does a modified rock bottom. Rinami counters and Hinami goes for the Loveka. Rinami counterattacks and goes for the Pink Devil. Hinami resists, and Natsuko assists, allowing Rinami to roll her up. Hinami reverses and hits Rinami with an outer leg sweep. Rinami hits Hinami with a Northern Lights, but it's only a two count. Rinami goes for the Pink Devil, but Hinami counters and applies the Gedo Clutch. Rinami reverses at the last moment, and Ana and Hinami team up. However, Natsuko hits them both with a lariat. Rinami hits Hinami with a Hydrangea and then slams her down. Hinami reverses, and Rinami goes for the Pink Devil. Hinami counters and applies a neckbreaker. Natsuko hits Hinami with a pipe, then a Death Valley Driver, and Rinami hits a diving double knee drop. The three count is made, and Rinami defeats Hinami.
Hinami's comment
| BLUE STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| ● Saori Anno |
3 minutes 16 seconds 120% Schoolboy |
Koguma〇 |
| 3 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw = 7 points | 3 wins, 3 losses = 6 points | |
This is an official league match between Saori Anno, who has a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, and Koguma, who has a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Despite being the Sendai Girls World Champion, Anno successfully defended her title the previous day at the Sendai Girls' Sendai event, defeating DASH Chisako. As the Sendai Queen, she returns to Stardom's 5★STAR GP. Moreover, a win here would allow her to advance to the final tournament, so she is aiming for a decisive victory against Koguma. The previous day, Koguma defeated Ana Jay to secure her second win. Although she has already been eliminated from the championship race, she wants to make her presence felt by hindering Anno.
The gong sounds, and both wrestlers slowly move forward. They cautiously grapple, testing their strength. As Koguma tries to do her bear pose, Anno throws her. She slams her down with a Northern Suplex, but it's only a two count. Anno applies the Gokuraku Hold and chokes her on the ground, but Koguma escapes. Anno climbs to the corner. Koguma closes in and delivers a series of elbows from below. Koguma delivered a superplex. They exchanged elbows and got back up, with Anno hitting a German suplex, and Koguma dodging a lariat and hitting another German suplex. Anno dodged Koguma's lariat and pulled away, but Koguma rolled her up for the three count.
Anno checked the score at the commentator's table and waited there for the next match.
Koguma's comment
Saori Anno's comment
"I really feel how tough this summer was, how tough Stardom's singles matches are. It's all over now. I made a decision yesterday. I have a lot I want to say to Mika Iwata. I'm going to say it now. Iwatani has something to say."
| BLUE STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| *Starlight Kid |
10 minutes 31 seconds black tiger leg killing |
Gina ● |
| 3 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws = 8 points | 2 wins, 4 losses = 4 points | |
This is an official league match between Gina, who has a record of 2 wins and 3 losses, and Starlight Kid, who has a record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Gina was eliminated from the championship race the previous day in Fukushima after losing to Shuri. Kid, on the other hand, suffered a draw against her stablemate Mitsuyoshi Amasaki, which was practically a loss, but she still has a chance to win the championship. For that to happen, a win against Gina is more important than anything.
Gina pushes forward and delivers a reverse chop. Kid dodges and uses the ropes, slips past Gina and executes a hurricanrana. Gina delivers a shoulder tackle followed by a single-leg cover. Kid kicks out, and Gina stomps on her with one leg again and lands a knee strike. Kid kicks out, and Gina delivers a dropkick. Kid kicks out, and Gina delivers a double-arm suplex and a corner dropkick. Gina catches Kid's body attack as she kicks out. However, Kid slams her down, delivers a leg screw, stomps on her right knee, and performs a standing moonsault press. Gina dodges her charge and delivers a dropkick over the ropes. Kid falls to the outside. Gina tries to jump but Kid dodges. Kid delivers a series of leg breakers to Gina on the apron. Kid goes for a stretch muffler but Gina escapes. Gina delivers a back kick, and Kid kicks her knee and delivers a dropkick. Kid says "Take this!" and delivers a series of double chops. Gina spins around and slams her down with a backbreaker. Kid counters Gina's attempt at a brainbuster and goes for a swinging DDT. Gina stops it and delivers a brainbuster. Gina delivers a series of chops, and Kid is in agony. Kid stops her charge and delivers a series of fisherman suplexes. Gina kicks out, and Kid delivers a spinning diving body press. Gina kicks out, and Kid delivers a stretch muffler. Gina shakes it off and delivers a backbreaker followed by a thunderstruck. Kid kicks out, and Gina delivers a lariat. Kid kicks out, and Gina gives a hint of the finish and lifts her up. Kid countered and lunged at Gina, aiming for a Momo☆Latch. Gina dodged and delivered a German Suplex. Kid kicked out, and Gina lifted her up. Kid countered with a Swing DDT. She stomped on Gina's right leg and delivered a sault press, a dragon screw, a stretch muffler, and a Black Tiger Leg Kill to force a submission. As a result, Shuri and Kid are ranked first in their respective blocks. Based on the results of their head-to-head match, Shuri is ranked first and Kid is ranked second, both advancing to the final tournament.
Starlight Kid Comment
"Yes! I beat Gina, so I have 8 points and I'm in second place! I'm so glad. Shuri's first place finish was already confirmed, and there was only one spot left, but somehow I think I should thank Koguma. I fought Saori for Wonder and 2 points, and although it wasn't a direct match in the end, I was able to beat Saori, so first of all I'm really happy about this, and I think I can give myself a pat on the back for my efforts in this 5★STAR GP summer, where I focused on being strong as a singles player. Yesterday, Mitsuyoshi hit me hard in the neck, and Gina is also very powerful so there were some dangerous moments, but I was determined not to lose. I think that led to this result. First place, on the other side of the blue is Kamiya, right? Isn't that a convenient opponent for me? No matter what, I don't want to lose to Kamiya."
| RED STARS-A Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| △Hazuki |
Time limit draw |
Natsupoi△ |
| 3 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw = 7 points | 4 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw = 9 points | |
This is an official league match between Hazuki, who has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, and Natsupoi, who has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. The winner will advance to the final tournament. If Natsupoi wins, she will advance without question, and if Hazuki wins, they will be tied. Hazuki will win the direct confrontation, so she will be ranked higher.
Before the gong, Natsupoi hits Hazuki in the back with a dropkick, sending her to the outside and attempting a plancha. Hazuki gets back up and hits Natsupoi with a deadly drive onto the apron. Hazuki runs towards Natsupoi, attempting a tope, but Natsupoi blocks her on the apron. Hazuki opens the ropes and invites Natsupoi into the ring. As Natsupoi tries to enter, Hazuki attacks. Natsupoi throws Hazuki into the ropes, and Hazuki retaliates with a DDT and a senton. Hazuki hits Natsupoi with a face wash and a face lock. Natsupoi escapes, and Hazuki kicks her in the face. They exchange elbows, and Hazuki knocks Natsupoi down, shouting, "Don't mess with me!" Natsupoi retaliates with a running elbow, followed by an arm whip and a dropkick. Natsupoi dodges Hazuki's charge and lands a dropkick, then a body scissors and grabs both of Hazuki's arms. They switch positions and Natsupoi tightens her grip on the arms, but Hazuki's feet reach the ropes. Natsupoi applies an armbreaker, puts her right arm on the ropes and kicks upwards, then attempts a dropkick. Hazuki anticipates this, drives Natsupoi into the corner, and lands a running elbow. Natsupoi counters Hazuki's swan dive with an elbow and performs a plancha to the outside. Hazuki returns to the ring at the 19 count. Natsupoi picks up the downed Hazuki and lands an elbow. Hazuki retaliates, and they exchange elbows. Hazuki lands a double kick, and Natsupoi lands a big boot. Hazuki retaliates, and they exchange big boots to the face. 10 minutes have passed. Natsupoi delivers a flurry of stomps. Hazuki lands a double kick to the face. Natsupoi slaps Natsupoi. Hazuki retaliates. Hazuki lets Natsupoi attack and lands a series of elbows. Natsupoi goes down but stops her charge and delivers a series of German suplexes, a neckbreaker, and a jackknife. Hazuki reverses and attempts a Magistral, but Natsupoi counters with a Magistral. Natsupoi is countered and goes for an armbar. Hazuki escapes, and Natsupoi lands a knee attack to her arm. As she climbs to the corner, Hazuki also climbs up and delivers a headbutt. Hazuki lands a superplex and a diving senton. Natsupoi dodges and goes for an armbar and an armlock. One minute remaining. Hazuki escapes, and Natsupoi slams the mat in frustration. Hazuki endures the Fairing Ring, and Natsupoi delivers a thrust kick and a Fairial Gift. Hazuki dodged and used a Codebreaker, and just as she covered the vertical drop, time ran out. As a result, Maika came in first place in her block, and Natsupoi came in second, securing their places in the final tournament.
Summery comments
Hazuki's comment
"Natsupoi and I had a draw against the White Champion. It was a draw, but even with a draw, Natsupoi still got 9 points and moved up to Red Stars A, so it's a loss for me. Not being able to finish her in 15 minutes shows my current ability. However, I've tried for the white belt many times before, and no matter how many times I try and lose, I still can't give up. I fully understand my current abilities, and I will continue to aim for the white belt and push forward."
| RED STARS-B Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| 〇Mayu Iwatani |
4 minutes 23 seconds Rotating leg lock |
Tomoka Inaba● |
| 5 wins, 1 loss = 10 points | 3 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws = 8 points | |
This is an official league match between Mayu Iwatani, who has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss, and Tomoka Inaba, who has a record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws. For both of them, this is an important match to advance to the final tournament.
Tomoka takes the lead with a series of kicks. After dodging kicks, Tomoka applies a face lock. When Iwatani escapes, Tomoka shouts "Mayu!" and kicks her. She aims for a one-hit knockout Tomoka kick, but Iwatani dodges it. Iwatani aims for a thrust kick and tries to pull her up saying "I'll finish this!", but she takes a high kick and a knee. Tomoka lands a Michinoku Dragon, but Iwatani counters. Iwatani dodges the one-hit knockout again and gets the three count with a spinning leg lock.
Comment from Mayu Iwatani
"I barely, barely managed to get the three count. That's 10 points. 10 points for today. First place? Am I number one? Number one? Number one in the qualifiers? Seriously, I'm so happy. My neck was really hurting from my match against Seira Mei the other day, so I was desperately trying to hold her down today. It was a mentally tough fight, but I'm number one. Number one in the qualifiers. Now I'm just going to do this. I'm going to win the tournament, put on the crown and cape, and challenge her for the IWGP (women's) belt, so please look forward to it."
Comment by Tomoka Inaba
"I lost... It's not that I was underestimating her or letting my guard down. But I lost. I had been undefeated until today, but Iwatani Mayu is truly IWGP Women's Champion. It's frustrating. If I had beaten Iwatani Mayu today, I would have advanced as the top seed in my block, it's so frustrating. I'm so frustrated I can't find the words. But the results will be decided in the matches that follow. Inaba Tomoka is unstoppable. Inaba Tomoka is on fire. One-hit knockout Tomoka kick, Ossu!"
| RED STARS-B Official League Match , 15-minute single match | ||
| ●Nakano Tam |
12 minutes 19 seconds Meteor Dragon → Referee stoppage |
Seira Mei〇 |
| 6 losses = 0 points | 3 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws = 8 points | |
This is an official league match between Tam Nakano, who has suffered five consecutive losses, and Mei Seira, who has a record of two wins, one loss, and two draws. Will Nakano, who has yet to secure a victory, end up with a clean sweep, or will she manage to strike back? Nakano will challenge Natsuko Tora for the red belt on August 31st in Chofu. She desperately wants to score two points against Seira to improve her form. However, it is likely that Seira, like the other wrestlers, will target Nakano's left knee. With Seira also having a chance to win the championship, it is certain to be a tough fight for Nakano.
Seira lands a kick, and they exchange blows. After some rope work, Seira delivers a cross body. Seira dodges Nakano's kick, but her dropkick is dodged. After a stare-down, Seira offers a handshake. Nakano responds cautiously, but Seira steps on her foot. Nakano dodges it at the last moment and delivers a running elbow attack, saying, "Don't underestimate adults." She follows up with kicks from both the front and back, and a heel drop. When Seira retaliates, Nakano suspends her in the corner for a sleeper hold and a diving body attack. Nakano dodges Seira's dropkick and delivers a dropkick of her own. Seira lands a dropkick, sending Nakano tumbling to the outside. Seira runs up to the corner, but Nakano catches up and delivers a series of elbows from the top. Seira stops a heel drop and applies a leg breaker, sending Nakano tumbling. Seira places her left leg on the apron and delivers a foot stomp. Seira brings Nakano back into the ring and applies a leg lock. Nakano manages to escape. Seira puts her left leg on the ropes and delivers a series of dropkicks. Nakano is thrown against the ropes and falls. After an exchange of elbows, Seira feints and stomps on Seira's foot. Seira attempts a dropkick, but Nakano withstands it and delivers a back drop. Seira dodges Nakano's charge and delivers a German suplex. Nakano also delivers a German suplex. After an exchange of roll-up attempts, Nakano delivers a German suplex. Nakano takes a tiger stance, Seira counters but Nakano lands a spin kick. Seira lands a dropkick. Nakano lands another spin kick, Seira lands a dropkick to the knee and a standing heel hold. Nakano dodges and Seira goes for a series of roll-ups. Nakano tries to roll up but Seira kicks out. As Nakano charges, Seira lands a dropkick, then transitions from a modified bow and arrow hold to a dragon sleeper by grabbing both arms. The referee calls for the bell and Seira is declared the winner. As a result, Red Stars Block B is now contested by Inaba Tomoka, Seira and AZM, and since their head-to-head matches ended in a draw, they will compete in a round-robin tournament on August 28th in Shinjuku to determine who advances to the final tournament.
AZM: "Three matches (in the round-robin tournament and the quarter-finals)? That's way too tough! But I'm a Red Star, the woman who defeated Mayu Iwatani! So I have no choice but to win!"
Inaba: "I'm really looking forward to the battle between these three girls who are the same age as me, but of course I'm going to win. And Maika, who came in first place in Red Stars Block A. I'm going to get my revenge on Maika from back then and become the 5★STAR champion, and it's me, Inaba Tomoka. Inaba Tomoka is on fire! Ossu!"
Seira: "First of all, Mei won. She won! There's a complicated match coming up in Shinjuku, but (looking at Inaba) I don't think she'll be able to keep up. She's too fast. Hehehe. Mei is a genius, so I'm going to beat AZM and Inaba and Tomoka and definitely win the championship, so everyone gather in Shinjuku! Ossu!"
Comment from Mei Hoshirai
Seira Mei's comment
: "I won my final block match against Nakano Tam! Mei has been studying a lot. She held a strategy meeting by herself and studied Nakano Tam's current situation, so she knew what to expect. As was just announced, AZM, Inaba Tomoka, and Mei will be competing in Shinjuku under some kind of complicated rules. It's a bit complicated, but Mei is a genius, so I'm going to beat everyone and win the championship. Let's meet in Shinjuku!"
Comment from Tam Nakano
| BLUE STARS-B Official League Match , 15-minute single fall match | ||
| ● Saya Kamitani |
9 minutes 55 seconds Backdrop Hold |
Hanan |
| 4 wins, 2 losses = 8 points | 3 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw = 7 points | |
This is an official league match between Saya Kamitani, who has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss, and Hanan, who has a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Kamitani is leading this block with 4 wins despite being held back by Saki Kashima. Hanan, on the other hand, lost to Ranna Yagami in Fukushima the previous day and is in a precarious position. Who will emerge victorious in this match where neither can afford to lose?
Hanan launches a surprise dropkick. Hanan chases after her to the bottom of the ring, but Kamitani returns first. Kamitani goes down and slams Hanan into the audience. Kamitani puts a chair in the ring and sits down. When Hanan returns, she slams her head into the chair and delivers a dropkick. Kamitani follows up with a series of hair whips and stomps on her face. She attacks while pinning Hanan against the ropes and covers her with one leg. "Is that all you've got, Hanan?" she taunts, standing defiantly against the charging Hanan. She scratches Hanan's face and applies a chin lock. Hanan dodges Kamitani's charge and delivers a knee attack from behind, sending her outside the ring and flying off with a plancha. Back in the ring, Hanan delivers a running elbow smash. Kamiya attempts a blockbuster, but Hanan withstands it, leading to an exchange of elbows. Kamiya lands a series of punches, but Hanan counters with a hip throw. Kamiya lands a counter punch to Hanan's stomach, but Hanan throws him backward. However, Kamiya lands a knee kick. Kamiya lands on his feet after Hanan's back drop, and delivers a running knee attack and a swan dive body attack. Hanan counters, and Kamiya hits a suplex. Kamiya declares he's going for the finish and attempts a star crusher. Hanan counters with a series of familials. Kamiya counters again, and Hanan declares he's going for the finish and attempts a blockbuster hold. Hanan, having been countered, shouts "It's over!" and prepares for a back drop. Kamiya counters with a Frankensteiner, but Hanan rolls him up repeatedly. Kamiya counters with a double kick and a whirlwind kick. Hanan counters again, and Kamiya announces he's going for the finish and attempts a star crusher. Hanan countered with a series of backdrop holds. Kamitani was unable to escape, and Hanan secured the three-count. As a result, Kamitani is ranked first in the block, with Hanan and Suzuki tied for second place.
Hanan: "I got a three-count pinfall on Kamiya! But I'm in second place, so do I advance?"
It was announced that Hanan and Suzu Suzuki, who are tied for second place, will compete in a match to determine who advances to the next round on August 28th in Shinjuku
Suzuki: "Were you even listening? You and I are tied. And besides, the opening game didn't decide it, right? Let's settle it. Ah, I'm looking forward to Shinjuku. You guys should come to Shinjuku."
Hanan: "I'll get a three-count from you with a backdrop hold like I did today."
Suzuki: "That's scary. You won today with a fantastic backdrop hold, so you can finish it off now."
Hana: "I won the main event today, so I'll wrap things up! What should I do... Believe in the present and shine tomorrow, We Are Stardom... No, I'll do something different. It might be a little difficult, but is that okay? Do you know 'Run, Melos'? How about a Hana version of that? I'll try something new. Here I go! Let's go, run, Hana!"
Hanan's comment
"Yes, I beat Kamiya. I thought I was the first to give her a loss, but she beat me to it... (Actually, it was Kashima Saki who gave her the first loss). Oh well. It means that they have high expectations for me, since my match is scheduled as the main event of the final league match today, right? I'll beat Suzu in the second-place match, and if I win that, then it'll be against Akari next. Two matches in one day. Against those two... Ah, I just have to do it! I won't say anything more. I'll run. Hanan, who's 20, is even faster!"