"5★STAR GP 2024 in SHINJUKU"
August 28, 2024 (Wed) Shinjuku FACE, Tokyo (Attendance: 508 people (Sold out))
| RED STARS-B Final Tournament Participants Determined: Round-robin Tournament | ||
| Match 1 | ||
| 〇Seira Mei |
2 minutes 39 seconds Shooting star |
AZM● |
| Match 2 | ||
| ●Mei Hoshirai |
3 minutes 14 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Single Leg Crab Hold |
Tomoka Inaba |
| Third match | ||
| ●Tomoka Inaba |
3 minutes Rotating leg lock |
AZM〇 |
| 4th match | ||
| 〇AZM |
2 minutes 54 seconds Azumi Sushi |
Mei Hoshirai |
*AZM advances to the knockout stage
The Red Stars B Block is a free-for-all with three wrestlers tied for second place. AZM, Seira Mei, and Inaba Tomoka are tied, so a three-way tiebreaker will be held to decide the winner. Single matches will be played, and the first wrestler to win two matches will advance to the final tournament, with the winner facing Maika, the winner of Block A, in the quarterfinals.
The three wrestlers enter the ring. The first match is decided by drawing lots. The three-way tiebreaker starts with Seira vs. AZM. Tokoka waits at ringside. AZM confronts Seira, and they engage in a rope-work exchange. After an exchange of roll-up attempts, both wrestlers get back to their feet. Seira offers a handshake, but AZM looks skeptical. As expected, when AZM accepts, Seira takes her back. Seira jumps and tries to roll her up, but AZM counters with a dropkick. AZM uses an arm whip and grabs Seira's arm, forcing her to give up. AZM attempts a brainbuster, but Seira rolls her up. AZM targeted Azumi Sushi, but Seira countered. AZM targeted Numerouno, but Seira hit a shooting star for the three count.
Tomoka entered the ring and applied a headlock and a facelock. When Seira escaped, Tomoka hit a running knee followed by another knee. One hit kill! Tomoka dodged a kick and Seira hit a dropkick. Tomoka rolled her up and hit a straight punch. Seira kicked out, but Tomoka held her down forcefully. Seira dodged a kick and attempted a thrust kick, German suplex, and dropkick, but Tomoka blocked it and hit a knee. Tomoka lifted her up, but Seira countered with a shooting star. Tomoka countered with a high kick and a Michinokura for the three count. Tomoka
vs AZM started with a brawl outside the ring. They exchanged elbows, and AZM attempted a brainbuster. High kicks were exchanged, and both went down outside the ring. They both survived the 19-count and exchanged elbows. AZM's high kick connected, but Tomoka countered with a knee lift. Tomoka went for a Michidora, but AZM rolled her up for the three count.
Seira landed a dropkick, and AZM followed up with a series of roll-ups. They exchanged roll-ups, with Seira dodging AZM's dropkick. Elbows were exchanged, and Seira delivered a German suplex. AZM countered Seira's dropkick with a high kick. Both were down. AZM took her back and threw her down, then delivered a high kick. Seira kicked out, and AZM went for a Canadian Destroyer. Seira countered and rolled her up. Seira's dropkick connected, but AZM went from Canadian Destroyer to Azumi Sushi. The three count was called, and AZM won with a consecutive victory, advancing to the final tournament.
Comment by Tomoka Inaba
Comment from Mei Hoshirai
| BLUE STARS-B Finalist Deciding Match: No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| 〇 Hanan |
10 minutes 34 seconds Backdrop Hold |
Suzuki Suzu |
In the Blue Stars B Block, Saya Kamitani had secured her place in the final tournament early on, but Hanan defeated Kamitani in the final official match, tying with Suzu Suzuki for second place. As a result, a match to determine the next qualifiers will be held in this tournament. Hanan, who won the Spring Cinderella Tournament and is aiming for a spring and summer championship, and Suzu, the winner of last year's 5★STAR GP. Neither can afford to lose if they want to win again. The winner will face Shuri in the quarterfinals.
Immediately after entering the ring, Suzuki launched a surprise attack, sending Hanan out of the ring, tying up her hair, and slamming her into the audience. She then placed her on the third rope and kicked her in the face from under the ring. When Hanan retaliated, Suzuki delivered a series of slaps. Hanan fought back, unleashing a flurry of elbows. Suzuki anticipated Hanan's moves and tried to stop her with a spear and a submission hold. When Hanan escaped, Suzuki turned and delivered a body attack, but lost her balance. Suzuki cornered her and delivered a series of elbows. Hanan countered with a hip throw and a knee attack from behind. When Suzuki retaliated, Hanan went for a blockbuster. She dodged Suzuki's high kick and took her back. Suzuki shouted, "Don't mess with me!" and landed an elbow. Hanan returned the elbow, and Suzuki fought back. After an exchange of elbows, Suzuki landed a hit, but Hanan retaliated. Suzuki pulled Hanan's hair and took her down, but Hanan headbutted her, and Suzuki headbutted her back, sending both of them down. Suzuki landed a flurry of blows, but Hanan collapsed and got back up. Suzuki landed another one. Suzuki got fired up and headed to the corner. Hanan caught up and delivered a back drop. Famouser. But Suzuki managed to counter it. Hanan declared she was going for the finish and went for a blockbuster, but Suzuki hit a reverse Frankensteiner. Hanan countered, and Suzuki went for the finish with a German suplex. Hanan counterattacked, dodging Suzuki's kick and delivering an elbow smash. The elbows continued to clash, Hanan hit a blockbuster, but Suzuki kicked out at one and hit a tequila shot. However, Hanan managed to counter that as well. Suzuki unleashed a series of buzzsaw kicks. Hanan dodged and hit a back drop, but Suzuki dodged and hit a German suplex. Hanan immediately hit another back drop. She caught Suzuki's charge and delivered a series of back drop holds to secure the three count.
Hanan's comment
Comment from Suzuki Suzu
"Suzuki Suzu's summer ends today. Ah, damn it. I was a little too confident going into it, but she gave me a pretty good back drop. Usually, I'm the one who throws other people's heads, but I guess this is how everyone feels. Hey Hanan, I don't know if you'll win Cinderella and stand at the top again this summer, but don't underestimate last year's champion, Suzuki Suzu."
| Two major title match preliminary bouts: 30-minute, one-fall match | ||
| 〇Tam Nakano |
13 minutes 48 seconds Andromeda |
Tora Natsuko ● |
| Hinan | Rinan | |
At the 5★STAR GP on August 31 in Chofu, where the winner will be decided, title matches for the World of Stardom Championship and the Future of Stardom Championship will also be held. This tournament is the final preliminary match leading up to the two major title matches. Tora Natsuko and Nakano Tam will compete for the red belt, while Rina and Hinami will be aiming for a new defense record for the Future of Stardom Championship. Nakano will face off against Hinami, and Natsuko will face off against Rina in a H.A.T.E. match.
Natsuko and Nakano start the match. They glare at each other in the ring and Natsuko pushes her. Nakano lands an elbow. Natsuko retaliates. They exchange elbows, Nakano lands a series of blows and charges, Natsuko sweeps her leg and they team up for a body press with Rina. Hinami tries to break it up, but Rina catches her and teams up with Natsuko. Hinami throws a hip toss at Rina. With an assist from Nakano, she also hits Natsuko with it. Nakano attempts a plancha to the outside but is dodged. Natsuko slams Nakano into the audience. After a 14-count, Nakano is brought back in, and Natsuko delivers a series of elbow drops to her left knee. Rina hits Nakano with a knee crusher to her left knee and stomps on her near the ropes, causing Nakano to scream. Rina tries to lift Nakano to prevent her from running, but is countered and hit with a neckbreaker. Hinami hits Rina with a running knee attack and a dropkick. Rina counters with a big boot and a dropkick. Hinami counters again and counters Rina's Manji Gatame with an Osoto Gari. Hinami counters with a Harai Goshi. They grab each other's hair, Hinami delivers a series of elbows, and Rina pulls her hair to take her down and goes for a Northern Suplex. Hinami counters but is hit with a big boot, and Hinami anticipates and hits a neckbreaker. Rina hits a Northern Lights, and Hinami hits a modified Rock Bottom. Nakano requests a tag and delivers a dropkick to Natsuko. Natsuko dodges the knee and hits a brainbuster. Nakano retaliates, but Natsuko locks her leg, and Nakano hastily escapes to the ropes. Nakano gets behind Natsuko, but Natsuko hits a lariat. Nakano dodges the diving body slam and hits a Violet Shooting. 10 minutes have passed. Nakano climbs to the corner, but Natsuko dodges and hits her with a chair. Hinami interferes, and Nakano hits a thrust kick, a spin kick, and a tiger suplex. However, Rinami interferes. Nakano goes for a Violet Shooting, but Natsuko throws a chair at her and locks her leg. Nakano manages to escape. Natsuko declares she's going for the finish and charges forward, but Nakano throws a chair at her and hits a spin kick. Natsuko endures and hits a lariat. Nakano retaliates, and Rinami requests a tag team with Natsuko and they hit a back drop. Rinami hits a diving double knee drop. Natsuko hit a Swanton Bomb, then attempted a Death Valley Bomb. Nakano countered and rolled her up for the three count.
Nakano: "Natsuko! Now that I think about it, you hurt your left knee too, didn't you? Thanks for reminding Tam what it means to fight! No matter what it takes, I'll definitely restart Tam's road. In three days, you'll lose that belt without ever defending it. Three days left. Hold it close and sleep trembling!"
When Nakano attacks Natsuko by stomping on her knee, Rinami intervenes to stop him. A brawl ensues, with Rinami holding Tam in a headlock while Natsuko hits him in the knee with an iron pipe
Natsuko: "Knees? Don't underestimate them. I've got a whole different level of knee strength and the number of deadly situations I've been through compared to you!"
Natsuko and Rina leave the stage
Nakano: "Everyone, just three days left... three days from now, at Musashino Forest. There might be a typhoon coming. But you know, for the past month, I've dedicated my life to the 5★STAR GP. In three days, if you see Tam reclaim the Tam Road from a year ago, you'll probably be able to brag about it for the rest of your life. So please, fight alongside us. Thank you."
Comment from Tam Nakano
Hinami's comment
Comments from Tora Natsuko & Rina
| RED STARS Quarterfinals ② No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| 〇Mayu Iwatani |
11 minutes 28 seconds Dragon Suplex Hold |
Summery |
The quarterfinals are between Mayu Iwatani, ranked 1st in Red Stars B, and Natsupoi, ranked 2nd in A. Iwatani has steadily accumulated wins to reach the final tournament, while Natsupoi has barely advanced despite a draw in her final official match against Hazuki. Who will advance to the semifinals in this head-to-head battle between the IWGP Women's Champion and the Wonder of Stardom Champion?
Natsupoi extends her hand, and Iwatani accepts. Natsupoi pulls her hand and rolls her up. Iwatani dodges, and they exchange kicks. After a struggle for the arm, Iwatani applies a headlock. Natsupoi takes Iwatani's back and delivers a back elbow. After some rope work, Iwatani dodges Natsupoi's dropkick, drives her to the ropes, and stomps on her. Iwatani dodges a charge, but Natsupoi delivers a back kick. A dropkick to the back, and then she grabs Iwatani's arm on the ground. Iwatani escapes, and Natsupoi applies an armbreaker and kicks her right arm. Iwatani hits a Sling Blade. Natsupoi hits a back kick and a thrust kick. Iwatani dodges a dropkick and hits a dropkick of her own, then a tope suicida. But Natsupoi dodges it and jumps with a plancha. Natsupoi brings Iwatani back into the ring and hits a diving body attack, an armbar, and an armlock. Iwatani escapes but takes a dropkick. After an exchange of elbows, Natsupoi hits a flurry of blows, a back kick, and heads to the corner aiming for a Fairial Gift. As Iwatani gets up, Natsupoi kicks and stomps repeatedly. She climbs to the corner again, and Iwatani climbs up too and hits a flurry of elbows, a superplex, and a frog splash. Natsupoi kicks out, and Iwatani goes for a dragon suplex. Natsupoi counters with a throwaway German suplex, a neckbreaker, and a Fairial Gift. But Iwatani slams her knee into her. Iwatani hits a thrust kick followed by a German suplex. 10 minutes have passed. As Iwatani went for the Dragon, Natsupoi countered with a Mastral, putting Iwatani on top. Iwatani delivered a Tombstone Piledriver followed by a Thrust Kick, declaring she was going for the finish and going for the Dragon. Natsupoi resisted, but Iwatani forcefully executed a German Suplex, then a two-stage Dragon. Natsupoi couldn't escape, and Iwatani advanced to the semi-finals.
Comment from Mayu Iwatani
Summery comments
| BLUE STARS Quarterfinals ② No Time Limit, One Fall Match | ||
| 〇Saya Kamiya |
15 minutes 53 seconds Star Crusher → Single Crab Hold |
Starlight Kid |
The quarter-final match between Blue Stars Block B winner Saya Kamitani and Block A runner-up Starlight Kid. What kind of outcome will this one-on-one battle between two wrestlers with experience of falling to the dark side have? Kamitani has just turned heel, joining H.A.T.E. (formerly Oedo Tai) from Queen's Quest. Kid has left Oedo Tai and formed a new unit, Neo Genesis. In the 5★STAR GP, a competition of individual wrestling, will a fresh start have a positive effect?
Both wrestlers slowly advance, Kid applies a headlock, and Kamitani grabs her mask and counters. When thrown against the ropes, she quickly goes outside the ring. As Kid goes outside, Kamitani returns and delivers a big boot on the apron. The fight spills outside the ring, and Kamitani slams Kid into the audience. Kid slaps Kamitani, and they exchange elbows on a table, then Kid hits a knee crusher and attempts a moonsault attack, but Kamitani cuts her off and they return to the ring. Second Rina brings Kid into the ring, and Kamitani delivers a missile kick, a series of stomps, corners Kid against the ropes and stomps on his face before dropping a heel drop on the apron. Kid counters a one-legged cover. Kid lands an ali kick to the knee, but Kamitani stomps on him again. Kid charges forward, but Kamitani stands firm and sends him flying with a slap. Kid is thrown against the ropes but shouts "Don't mess with me!" and delivers a dropkick. He slips past Kamitani, twists his right knee, and performs a standing moonsault press. Kamitani dodges Kid's charge and scratches his face from the apron. Kid dodges an attempted swan dive and delivers a dragon screw from under the ring and a diving body attack. Kamitani counters, and Kid hits a stretch muffler. Kid dodges Kamitani's double kick and delivers a dropkick. Kamitani hits a knee kick. Both are down, but Kamitani gets up and delivers a dropkick, a corner knee attack, and a swan dive body attack. When Kid retaliates, Kamiya applies a reverse pin and a Kamigoye. Kid dodges and delivers a dropkick from behind, followed by a spinning diving body press. Ten minutes have passed. Kid heads to the corner, but Kamiya catches up, lifts him up, and slams him backwards. He lands another one, but Kid blocks the third and delivers a fisherman suplex. Kamiya punches Kid as he charges, and Kid, from an Osui position, delivers a high-angle tiger suplex. However, Kamiya cuts off Kid's moonsault press. Kid lands a dragon screw and a stretch muffler on the ground. Kamiya counters Kid's attempt at a black tiger leg kill and charges, but Kid tries to stop him and Kamiya slams him down. Kamiya helps Kid up and spins around, attempting a star crusher. Kid dodges and delivers a Momo☆Latch. Kamiya counters and hits Kid with a series of big boots and a whirlwind kick. Kid counters again. Kamiya pulls Kid up and declares "It's over," but Kid counters with a tombstone piledriver and a moonsault press. Kamiya manages to lift his shoulder at the last moment. 15 minutes have passed. Kid attempts a Star Suplex. Kamiya counters with a "Kamiya is getting ahead of himself" and slams him down. When Kid kicks out, Kamiya executes a spinning Star Crusher and gets the three count.
Comment from Saya Kamitani
"Kid, you were saying things like you don't want him to just be a copycat of the 'falling to the dark side' thing, but has he actually achieved anything as a heel in singles matches? I don't think I'm in a position to listen to someone who hasn't achieved anything. I'm just a cute and popular heel wrestler, and I have no intention of ending up like that. So, stop complaining and just watch me."
Starlight Kid Comment
"Damn it, Kamiya's got me in the way again. What the hell? Damn it. Argh! Kamiya always messes up when I'm in good form. She hinders my confidence. Why? I already hated her when she became H.A.T.E., but what was that fight today? It just made me hate her even more. Argh! H.A.T.E. annoys me, but Kamiya Saya is the one I least want to lose to. I hate her even more today, and that move she used before the finish was "Kamiya's getting ahead of herself," wasn't it? Two years ago, she also hindered my confidence, and before the finish, she used "Kamiya's getting ahead of herself," and then I was taken down by the Phoenix. It's the same today, isn't it? I mean, she only uses that move on me, right? That's also so hateful, so hateful, so hateful! My 5★STAR The GP ended because of Kamiya. I'm really frustrated. I'm really frustrated, but I won't show tears like I did back then. I definitely think I honed my strength as a singles player in this 5★STAR. I didn't make it to the finals, or even the semifinals, but I was able to refine my Black Tiger Kick Kill, and I think I've become much stronger as a singles player than before. So, I didn't get the red belt, but I'll definitely go for the Wonder belt. I won't give up. I'll further hone my strength as a singles player, Starlight Kid. But I will never forgive Saya Kamiya."
| BLUE STARS Quarterfinals ① No time limit, one-fall match | ||
| ● Shuri |
13 minutes 2 seconds Seventeen |
Hanan |
Shuri, who advanced as the top qualifier in Block A of the Blue Stars, will face the winner of the match between Suzu Suzuki and Hanan. Shuri has steadily accumulated wins and advanced to the tournament. A fierce battle is expected no matter whether Hanan or Suzuki advances. The match
starts with grappling on the ground, with Shuri applying a headlock, triangle choke, and armlock. When Hanan escapes, Hanan slams Shuri down with a hip throw. Shuri follows with a knee strike and a front neck chancery. Hanan escapes Shuri's attempt at an armbar. Shuri delivers a series of soccer ball kicks. When Hanan counters, Shuri delivers a series of stomps, but Hanan stops her charge and lands a knee attack. After announcing that she will send Hanan outside the ring, Shuri performs a plancha from the apron. Hanan lands a running elbow smash. Shuri counters, and Shuri reverses her attempt at a blockbuster into an armlock and then an armbar. Hanan manages to escape. Shuri stands firm against Hanan's elbow smash. Hanan hits a Famouser and a Blockbuster Hold. When Shuri counters, Hanan declares she's going for the finish and takes Shuri's back. Shuri escapes to the ropes, but Hanan brings her back and hits a lariat. Shuri dodges and hits a German suplex, but Hanan hits a Famouser. Shuri hits a Codebreaker and a knee attack. Hanan hits a back drop. After an exchange of elbows, Shuri lands three consecutive middle kicks. Ten minutes have passed. Shuri applies a sleeper hold and transitions into a body lock, but Hanan's feet reach the ropes. Shuri puts her on top and hits a DDT. Hanan counters, and Shuri declares she's going for the finish and gets into the Ryuen stance. Hanan rolls her up but only gets a two count. Shuri pulls her up and Hanan hits a back drop. Shuri tries for a second one but counters with a knee attack. Hanan counters Ryuen stance and charges forward, but gets hit with a high kick. Shuri spins around Ryuen and hits Guren. It looked like it was over, but Hanan raises her shoulder. Shuri attempted a buzzsaw, but Hanan dodged it and rolled her up. The referee counted to three, and Hanan defeated Shuri.
Hanan's comment
"(Crying profusely) I won! I beat both Suzu and Akari! At this point, I have no choice but to win the championship. I'm going to win the championship, 5★STAR! I'm going to be the summer girl! (Crying the whole time)"
| RED STARS Quarterfinals ① No time limit, one fall match | ||
| 〇Maika |
11 minutes 11 seconds Michinoku Driver II → Shrimp Hold |
AZM● |
Maika, the only contestant to win all her official matches, has advanced to the final tournament. Her opponent is the winner of the round-robin tournament, so Maika is undeniably the favorite. Will Maika, last year's runner-up, advance steadily towards her first championship, or will the winner of the round-robin tournament cause an upset with her momentum?
AZM offers a handshake and follows up with a series of roll-ups and a dropkick. They exchange brainbusters outside the ring, and AZM dashes forward but gets hit with a lariat. Maika lands a corner lariat followed by a shoulder tackle. AZM goes for it, but Maika taunts her, saying, "It's not working," and "Come on, give it more." AZM lands a series of elbows. AZM counters a brainbuster attempt and kicks her up from under the ring, then lands a middle kick from the apron to Maika outside the ring. AZM lands a missile kick. She applies an armbar and an armlock. Maika desperately tries to escape. AZM heads to the corner, saying, "Let's finish this!" Maika gets up and goes for a superplex. AZM throws her out of the ring and delivers a diving foot stomp from a table. She brings her back into the ring and delivers another diving foot stomp. However, Maika raises her shoulder. AZM goes for a Canadian Destroyer. Maika corners her and charges. AZM puts her leg out and goes to the corner. Maika also gets up and delivers a superplex. AZM immediately gets up and delivers a high kick, Maika responds with a powerbomb. Both are down. They get up at the nine count and Maika delivers a series of lariats. AZM kicks out and Maika goes for a Flame Drop. AZM counters with a Canadian Destroyer. As Maika kicks out, AZM jumps on her for a Numero No. Maika catches it and delivers a Flame Drop. AZM kicks out and Maika pulls her up and goes for a Michinoku Drive. AZM delivers a Numero No followed by an Azumi Sushi. AZM delivered a high kick to Maika, who had just returned the attack, but Maika stopped her dash and unleashed a series of Michi Dora. However, AZM managed to counter it. Maika pulled AZM up and delivered another modified version. AZM was unable to counter, and Maika secured the three-count victory.
Maika: "AZM, you fought a three-way match, what's with that stamina? Seriously, you're my senpai. Hey senpai! Since you're my senpai, and I won today, you have to buy us drinks tonight!"
AZM: "Hold on a second, everyone. My wallet's feeling the pinch! Now, now, now, Maika, who do you think I am? I'm your senior!"
Maika: "Did you just say you'd treat me?"
AZM: "I'll treat you to anything!"
AZM leaves
Maika: "Yay, it's on me. I did it! I did it because I won. But now, August 31st? Everyone's decided, right? The other three, come out into the ring!"
Hanan, Iwatani, and Kamitani enter the ring
Maika: "Wow, what an incredible lineup. Are you okay, Iwatani? Was it a tough fight? Now that all three of you are together..."
Iwatani: "I told you to come out!"
Maika: "Right? Iwatani was so surprised when she came out, she made this face. Hey, Kamitani, don't you have something to say?"
Kamiya: "Of course you're going to the finals, right? Be prepared."
Kamiya gets out of the ring and sticks his tongue out
Iwatani: "Good evening everyone at Shinjuku FACE! With this much cheering, I think we can consider ourselves champions today! Um, well, I was called out and came out and did a 'ta-da!' but I don't really have anything special to say. I'm so damaged I want to go home quickly. But everyone who came to see us today will come to Musashinomori to cheer us on, right!? We will definitely win for the second time in a row, not just two times in a row! We will win for the second time, so please cheer us on!"
Iwatani was ejected
Hanan: "I'm the girl who beat Suzu and Akari today! Now that I've beaten those two, there's nothing I'm afraid of anymore! I'd like to ask for your support so that I can keep going like this, is that okay!? When I say 'Let's go!', will you say 'Run, Hanan!'? Let's go! Run!! 'Hanan!'. Thank you for your support."
Hanan is out of the game
Maika: "Is it a system where you leave once you've spoken? Well, I'm sure I'm the only one who can win this year's 5★STAR GP with a perfect record! August 31st, Musashino? I will definitely win, so I'll see you in the ring again. Until then, farewell!"
Maika's comment
AZM comment