"STARDOM NAMBA GRAND FIGHT 2024"
September 14, 2024 (Saturday) Edion Arena Osaka, 1st Gymnasium, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (Attendance: 1407)
| Match 0: Singles Match | ||
| ○ Gina |
8 minutes 6 seconds, German Suplex Hold |
Rian● |
Gina and Rian face off in a singles match in the pre-show bout. How will Rian fare against Gina's power? They
shake hands and lock up, Gina goes for Rian's arm, and Rian gets it back. After a struggle for the arm, Rian uses the ropes to her advantage. Gina counters and rolls her up on the ground. Rian kicks out, and Gina takes her to the ground again and applies a headlock. Rian rolls up in a series of roll-ups, followed by a dropkick and a Magistral. Gina kicks out and hits a lariat. Rian dodges and hits a hurricanrana. Gina dodges Rian's charge and charges back. Rian puts her leg out to avoid it, then hits a hurricanrana followed by a dropkick. Rian gives a warning and prepares for a body slam. Gina counters and applies a reverse figure-four leglock. Rian escapes, and Gina hits a dropkick, followed by a double-arm suplex and a spinning side slam. Rian kicks out, and Gina prepares for a brainbuster. As Gina gains some hang time, Rian tries to escape. However, Gina forcefully slams her down. When Rian retaliates, Gina goes for a fireman's carry. Rian resists and charges, but Gina dodges and pins her down. Rian retaliates with a series of elbows. Gina lands a chop and Rian collapses. Gina pulls Rian up and throws her into the corner. Rian dodges and goes for a hurricanrana followed by a body slam. Gina resists and Rian throws an arm whip. Gina counters the body slam and Rian slams her down with a fisherman suplex. Gina kicks out and hits a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Rian dodges Gina's charge and rolls her up. Gina kicks out and hits a back kick and a double German suplex. The referee counts to three, and Gina defeats Rian.
Gina & Rian's comments
| Single Match | ||
| ●Mina Shirakawa |
10 minutes 58 seconds, Reverse pinning |
Saya Kamitani ○ |
Mina Shirakawa and Saya Kamitani, who once competed for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, face off in a one-on-one match. Last month, Shirakawa missed the 5★STAR GP to go on a US tour, maintaining her semi-regular position in AEW and even becoming champion in England. Meanwhile, Kamitani, who said goodbye to Queen's Quest and joined H.A.T.E., went dark and finished as runner-up in the 5★STAR GP. When Shirakawa returned to Japan, she named Kamitani as the opponent she wanted to face. What will Shirakawa feel about the dark Kamitani?
Shirakawa makes a move and Kamitani steps forward. Shirakawa goes for a kick, but Kamitani dodges and uses the ropes. Shirakawa slips past Kamitani and strikes a pose. Meanwhile, Kamitani goes under the ring. Shirakawa follows, and Kamitani returns to the ring. Kamitani goes under the ring again, and when she returns, Shirakawa attacks. Cornered, Shirakawa was hit with a spear elbow, but Kamiya countered with a dropkick, then grabbed a chair and sat down. Shirakawa went forward, but Kamiya slammed him into the chair and followed up with a dropkick and a chin lock. Shirakawa escaped, but Kamiya pinned him to the ropes and attacked, drawing boos from the crowd. Kamiya went to the apron and delivered a heel drop. Shirakawa kicked out of the one-legged cover. Kamiya delivered a series of stomps followed by a series of slaps in a provocative manner. He taunted Shirakawa saying, "Come on, give it more," and delivered an elbow. Shirakawa hit a neckbreaker followed by a knee crusher and a foot stomp to both knees. Kamiya dodged Shirakawa's attempt at a figure-four leglock, but Shirakawa posed provocatively and then hit a low kick and a neckbreaker. Kamiya kicked out, and Shirakawa went for a DDT. Kamiya countered, but Shirakawa hit a back elbow. Kamiya didn't let him run and slammed the back of Shirakawa's head into the mat. Kamiya continued to hit Shirakawa in the head from behind, saying, "Is that all you've got?" Shirakawa countered with a dropkick and a neckbreaker from behind. Kamitani kicked out, and Shirakawa went for a Glamorous Driver. Kamitani resisted and hit a spin kick, a knee kick, a big boot, and a missile kick. Shirakawa kicked out, and Kamitani hit a fisherman suplex. Kamitani kicked out and declared he was going for the finish, getting ready for a Star Crusher. Shirakawa rolled him up for a pin, but it was only a two count. Shirakawa grabbed his kicking leg and hit a dragon screw. Kamitani rolled him up as he went for a figure-four leglock. Shirakawa kicked out and went for a figure-four leglock. Kamitani grabbed the referee's hand to escape, but was hit with a barrage of strikes from Shirakawa. Shirakawa hit an Implant DDT, but Kamitani's shoulder rose. Shirakawa went for a Glamorous Driver, but Kamitani put his foot on the ropes and pinned him for a three count. After the match, Shirakawa approached Kamitani, but Kamitani pushed him away.
Kamiya: "That's just how the world is, huh? Shirakawa Mina, you're way too easy."
Shirakawa: "Easy? Hahahaha. You're underestimating the world! Well, well, well, I'm really frustrated that I lost as champion today, so I'll definitely get my revenge, properly. Kamiya, nobody wants you. Everybody wants Mina."
Mina Shirakawa's comment
"I hate Kamiya, I've always hated her, but today I really hate her. What's with that smug attitude of hers? Kamiya makes me physically hurt, and today's fight was broadcast live to the world on YouTube, right? People all over the world saw me lose, and it's really frustrating. I just hate her. I don't know if Kamiya is getting attention right now, but that's just because she's changed her fighting style and everyone is watching out of curiosity. I've come this far without changing a single thing since my debut. There's no way I'm going to lose to you. I'll definitely get my revenge for today's loss. Nobody wants you. Everybody wants Mina."
Comment from Saya Kamitani
"Did everyone see the end? I got a clean three count. Hahaha. That's how it is in the world, isn't it? Shirakawa Mina was easier than I thought. I wonder what she learned in the world. Hahaha."
| Tag Match | ||
| Gassan Kazuka |
8 minutes 3 seconds, white heron |
Himan ● |
| ○HANAKO | Yagami Ranna | |
HANAKO, who declared her challenge for the NEW BLOOD Tag Team Championship at NEW BLOOD 14 the previous day, teams up again with her tag team partner Tsukiyama Waka to face the God's Eye team of Hinami and Yagami Ranna. With Hinami joining the unit, it is expected that Yagami and HANAKO will team up more often in the future. Hinami has also stated that she will not give up on the Future Championship, so the battle for the young champions title, whether in tag team or singles matches, is also attracting attention.
HANAKO, whose birthday it is, volunteers to start the match. Yagami launches a surprise dropkick and a series of middle kicks, with Hinami providing support with a dropkick, but Tsukiyama attacks Yagami from behind and teams up with HANAKO. HANAKO lifts Tsukiyama and drops her onto Yagami, then delivers a body press herself. Yagami kicks out, and HANAKO delivers a series of body slams. Tsukiyama delivers a series of hip butts, Yagami dodges the charge and delivers a corner high kick and a dropkick. Hinami delivers a dropkick to Tsukiyama. HANAKO intervenes and teams up with Tsukiyama. However, Hinami and Tsugi slam Tsukiyama with a hip throw. Tsukiyama delivers a crossbody to Hinami's charge. HANAKO delivers a corner body attack, backbreaker, and knee drop to Hinami. When Hinami kicks out, Yagami and Hinami team up and deliver a dropkick to HANAKO. Hinami delivers a corner elbow attack and STO to HANAKO. HANAKO kicks out and the two exchange elbows. Hinami delivers a series of elbows, HANAKO delivers a body attack, Hinami delivers a neckbreaker and a modified rock bottom. When HANAKO kicks out, Hinami attempts a fisherman suplex. HANAKO resists and delivers a brainbuster. When Hinami kicks out, HANAKO throws Tsukiyama onto Hinami. However, Hinami manages to kick out. HANAKO shouted, "I'm going to finish this!", and Hinami went for the Gedo Clutch, but it was cut off. Tsukiyama hit a face crusher on Hinami's charge, HANAKO hit a big boot, then an Argentine backbreaker followed by a JP Coaster and a Shirasagi. Hinami gave up, and HANAKO won.
Comments from Tsukiyama Waka & HANAKO
Comments from Hinami and Ranna Yagami
| 8-man tag match | ||
| Anno Saori |
11 minutes 56 seconds, Modified triangle choke |
Tora Natsuko |
| Mizumori Yuna | Rinnan● | |
| ○Sakura Aya | Ryue Summer | |
| Kurei Sayaka | Azusa Inaba | |
Cosmic Angels' team of Saori Anno, Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura, and Sayaka Kurei will face off against H.A.T.E.'s team of Natsuko Tora, Rina, Ruanka, and Azusa Inaba in an all-out 8-woman tag team match. Mizumori and Sakura were defeated by Rina and Azusa the previous day at NEW BLOOD 14 in Nagoya and are looking for revenge. Of course, for Sakura, who is aiming for Rina's Future of Stardom Championship, this is a revenge match for the previous day's loss and a prelude to the title match on September 30th in Tokorozawa. Also, Azusa declared her intention to join H.A.T.E. the previous day in Nagoya. Azusa, who holds the NEW BLOOD Tag Team Championship with Rina, will officially start as a member. Furthermore, this is a chance for Anno to reset after losing the Sendai Girls World Championship at the Sendai Girls' event the previous day.
Azusa volunteers to start the match and provokes Cosmic Angels. Then Kurei steps forward and says, "Here I come!" Azusa slips past the lock-up and stomps on Kurei. Azusa taunts her, saying, "Fight back," and "Is that all you've got?" and gets up after taking a series of elbows. She blocks Kurei's charge and delivers a body slam, then pins her against the ropes and attacks with H.A.T.E. Kozuen comes in but is separated. H.A.T.E. delivers a series of stomps to the isolated Kurei, Natsuko gives her a shoulder tackle, and Azusa delivers a soccer ball kick. Ruanka gives her a shoulder tackle and a face lock. Kurei escapes and comes forward, but Ruanka says, "Come on," and gets up after taking a series of elbows. Ruanka chokes Kurei. Kurei lands a dropkick and passes the ball to Mizumori. Mizumori and Ruanka clash shoulders. Mizumori lands a diving shoulder tackle, but Natsuko interferes, delivering a double shoulder tackle with Ruanka. However, Anno assists Mizumori, and Mizumori sends both Natsuko and Ruanka flying. Mizumori lands a guillotine drop, and they exchange elbows. Ruanka counters with a cross body and a senton. Rinami hits Mizumori with a big boot and a dropkick. Mizumori retaliates, and when Rinami tries to apply a figure-four leglock, Mizumori counters with a back drop. Sakura hits Rinami with a corner knee kick and a series of middle kicks. Rinami and Sakura exchange elbows. Sakura lands a middle kick followed by a body slam. Rinami retaliates, and Azusa and Rinami team up for a coordinated attack. Rinami attempts an STO on Sakura, but Sakura manages to counter that as well. Kurei cuts off Rinami's charge. Sakura and Kurei deliver a dropkick. Mizumori hit a lariat, and Sakura hit a Northern Lights suplex. However, Rinami's shoulders rose. Sakura went for a triangle choke, but H.A.T.E. broke it up. Sakura charged at Rinami, but she dodged and fell victim to H.A.T.E.'s corner attack. Rinami did a fisherman suplex, but Sakura countered. Rinami attempted a diving double knee drop, but Mizumori cut it off with a lariat. In the ensuing scramble, Sakura hit Rinami with a diving knee attack. Rinami countered, and Sakura hit a middle kick, Rinami hit a hip throw, and then a Northern Lights suplex. Climbing to the corner, Anno hit a fisherman suplex, Mizumori hit a lariat, Kurei hit a spear, and Sakura hit a high kick and a triangle choke. Rinami gave up, and Sakura won. After the match, Sakura picked up the Future belt and showed it off, but Rinami snatched it from her.
Comments from Saori Anno, Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura, and Sayaka Kurei
Comments from Tora Natsuko, Rina, Ruika, and Inaba Azusa
| 6-person tag match | ||
| Starlight Kid |
8 minutes 41 seconds, Directly taught W-Arm T → Body slam |
Cogma |
| Hoshirai Mei | Iida Saya | |
| ○Kitsune Haku | Momo Kogo● | |
Neo Genesis and STARS clash in a six-person tag team match. Neo Genesis, consisting of Starlight Kid and Seira Mei, will be joined by Kohaku from wave. Opposing them is STARS, with Koguma, Iida Saya, and Kogo Momo in their lineup. Every matchup with Kohaku promises to be a highlight.
Koguma calls for volunteers to play the bear in the opposing corner. Kid comes out and calls out, "Let's have a match today!" Koguma and Kid exchange bear and tiger poses. The match starts with Koguma and Kid. They pretend to take a tag together, but Koguma rolls her up. Kid gets angry and attacks, leading to a rope battle. Both strike poses and stare each other down. Iida dodges Seira's dropkick, and Seira dodges a chop. STARS blocks Seira's charge and launches a combined attack, dropping from three directions. Seira retaliates, and Iida delivers a series of reverse chops. Seira hits a lariat and a dropkick. Kohaku and Kid team up and deliver a sandwich dropkick to Iida. Iida hits a series of lariats against Kohaku's charge. Kohaku retaliates, and he and Iida exchange elbows. Kohaku hits an elbow from the ropes. Iida stops the charge and launches the Iida Rocket. Kogo hits Kohaku with a swan dive missile kick. 619 is dodged by Kohaku and he hits a dropkick. Kogo dodges and hits a hurricanrana, and 619 also hits him. Seira assists Kogo with a dropkick as he charges, and Kohaku follows with a dropkick. Kohaku attempts a brainbuster, but Kogo counters. Kohaku hits an elbow, and Kogo hits a thrust kick and a swinging DDT. STARS hit Kohaku with a combined face crusher. Kogo pulls Kohaku up and hits him with a modified neckbreaker. When Kitsunehaku retaliated, Mukai declared he was going for the finish and aimed for the Nectar Peach. However, it was cut off, and Kitsunehaku delivered a dropkick. Kitsunehaku then hit a Double Arm T and the referee counted to three.
Starlight Kid, Seira Mei, and Kohaku's comments
Comments from Koguma, Iida Saya, and Mukai Momo
| 6-person tag match | ||
| Juri |
12 minutes 4 seconds, Buzzsaw Kick → Single Leg Boston Crab |
Watanabe Momo |
| ● Saki Kashima | Small wave○ | |
| Lady C |
Tecra |
|
God's Eye's team of Shuri, Saki Kashima, and Lady C faced H.A.T.E.'s team of Momo Watanabe, Konami, and Thekla in a six-woman tag team match. Depending on the outcome of the match, there may be some movement in the Goddesses of Stardom Championship picture.
During the introductions, Shuri and Konami grappled at the ropes. Thekla pushed Shuri off, and the match started outside the ring. Momo brought Kashima into the ring and pinned her. When Kashima kicked out, Momo gave her a hair whip, cornered her, and stomped on her face. Konami then joined in by pulling her hair. Momo taunted Kashima while delivering a series of elbows. Thekla hit Kashima with a running elbow attack, then a kick to the back of the head, followed by an Indian deathlock and a sickle hold. However, God's Eye broke up the pin. Kashima, having been kicked in the face, yelled, "Don't mess with me!" and charged back. Thekla taunted her, "Come on!" Kashima lands a counter thrust kick. Lady hits Thekla with a series of shoulder tackles. Konami tries to intercept and tag in Thekla, but Lady forces them into a collision and applies a cobra twist to both of them. Thekla escapes, but Lady hits them both with a reverse chop and a neckbreaker. Shuri lands a running knee followed by a front neck chancery. Thekla kicks out, and Shuri lands a series of knees, followed by a spear. Momo tags in with Thekla, and Momo lands a PK. Shuri kicks out and exchanges middle kicks with Momo. Reading Momo's charge, Shuri lands a knee. Shuri climbs to the corner, but Konami intercepts and Momo lands a deadly drive and a Soma-to. Shuri kicks out and rolls her up for a German suplex. Momo lands a dragon throw, and Shuri lands a high kick, sending both of them down. Konami and Kashima tag in and exchange elbows. Konami dodges Kashima's charge and applies an armlock. Tekla and Konami teamed up and hung onto Shuri and Kashima, performing a series of armbars. H.A.T.E. launched a series of attacks on Kashima, and Konami delivered a PK. Kashima retaliated with a high kick to Konami. Kashima landed a series of strikes, but Konami fought back. Ten minutes had passed. Kashima got into a double arm position, Konami countered and charged, but Shuri and Lady came to Kashima's aid. Kashima and Shuri exchanged kicks, and Kashima delivered a double arm facebuster. In the ensuing brawl, Shuri's knee was dodged and hit the referee by mistake. Kashima made a comeback against Konami, but the referee was absent. Momo hit Kashima with a bat and Konami delivered a German suplex. However, Shuri made the save in time. Konami delivered a punt kick and a buzzsaw kick to Kashima. Kashima was unable to retaliate, and Konami won.
Konami: "What do you mean, protecting Shuri? You're destined to run away for the rest of your life!"
Kashima charges at Konami, and a brawl ensues.
Shuri: "Tekla, Watanabe Momo! First, Saki and I are going to get back the Goddess belts you two have! And Konami, you'll come after that. Get ready!"
Comments from Momoko Watanabe, Konami, and Thekla
Comments from Akari, Saki Kashima, and Lady C
| Single Match | ||
| ○Suzuki Suzu |
13 minutes 10 seconds, German Suplex Hold |
Tomoka Inaba ● |
Suzu Suzuki of Neo Genesis and Tomoka Inaba of JUST TAP OUT are participating again, following their appearance at the previous day's Nagoya NEW BLOOD 14. In Nagoya, Tomoka appealed to Starlight Kid, saying that they should compete and improve together as members of the same generation. For a moment, Kid thought Tomoka might be joining Neo Genesis, but Tomoka insisted that she was with God's Eye and refused to join Kid's unit. And now, they are facing Neo Genesis. Will we see the competition between members of the same generation? And what will Suzuki's move be?
After cautiously feeling each other out, Suzuki attempts a lariat, which Tomoka dodges, and Suzuki dodges a high kick. After a stare-down, Tomoka lands a kick, but Suzuki pulls her leg and drags her out of the ring, throwing her into the audience. Suzuki takes Tomoka to the entrance ramp and dashes up from behind, kicking her. Back in the ring, she says, "I still want to go outside," and runs under the ring using the ropes, kicking Suzu in the face. When Tomoka retaliates, Suzu taunts her, "Come on, fight back," and when Tomoka charges in with an elbow, Suzu sends her flying with one blow. Tomoka anticipates Suzu's charge and lands a big boot, a knee, and a corner knee attack. She lands a knee to Suzu's head, but Suzu retaliates. Tomoka tries a face lock, but Suzu escapes. Suzu dodges Tomoka's knee and lands a corner knee attack and a missile kick. Tomoka retaliates, and Suzu says, "Is that all you've got?" and delivers a slap and an elbow. Tomoka fights back, and they exchange elbows. Tomoka lands a series of blows and knocks Suzu down. Suzu tries to charge in with her own blows, but Tomoka stops her by grabbing her hair. Suzu also grabs Tomoka's hair and slams her down. Elbows and high kicks are exchanged. Both are down. Both wrestlers get up, and Tomoka counters with a dropkick and a series of knees. When Suzuki retaliates, Tomoka locks her in a face lock and arches her back. She transitions to a ground dragon sleeper, but Suzuki's hands manage to reach the ropes. Tomoka stomps on Suzuki's head and delivers a buzzsaw kick. She helps the downed Suzuki to her feet. Suzuki then unleashes a flurry of elbows. Ten minutes have passed. Suzuki lands a series of kicks, but only gets a two count. Tomoka stops Suzuki's charge and delivers an Inaba Drop. She tries to finish the match, but Tomoka is hit with a German Suplex. Tomoka immediately lands a kick, but only gets a two count. She lands another Inaba Drop, but Suzuki kicks out at the last moment. Tomoka declares she's going for the finish and delivers a one-hit knockout! Tomoka kicks. Suzuki dodges and rolls her up. When Suzuki kicks out, she hits a Tequila Shot. Tomoka kicks out, and Suzuki kicks a buzzsaw kick. Tomoka kicks out of that as well. When Suzuki attempted a German suplex, Tomoka resisted. However, Suzuki landed several German suplexes in quick succession, and the referee counted to three.
Comment from Suzuki Suzu
"Did you see that, everyone?! Suzu Suzuki is in top form! Tomoka Inaba fought her over and over again, and she went from 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw to 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. That means she won! That girl is young and has some good kicks. I almost got hit in the head, but Suzu Suzuki is still going to come back and do even better!"
Comment by Tomoka Inaba
"Suzuki Suzu lost. It's frustrating. I've had three singles matches in the past, with one win, one loss, and one draw. I absolutely had to win today. It was a fight I absolutely couldn't lose, but I got pinned for the three count. It's frustrating. I've said this many times before, but fighting against people my age and generation is very stimulating and helps me grow a lot. So, while Neo Genesis is a unit I'm interested in, I'm going to get stronger and stronger under God's Eye and Shuri. And I'm going to become someone who leads the way for my generation. I lost today, but Inaba Tomoka is here. One-hit kill Tomoka kick, Ossu!"
| Tag Match | ||
| Iwatani Mayu |
14 minutes 23 seconds, Backdrop Hold |
AZM |
| ○ Hanan | Amasaki Mitsuyoshi | |
STARS' "Eye Contact" team of Mayu Iwatani & Hanan faced off against Neo Genesis' "02line" team of AZM & Mitsuyoshi Amasaki in a tag team match. This was also a rematch between Iwatani and AZM in a 5★STAR GP official match. A speedy and intense battle was expected to unfold between the two teams.
AZM called out, "Hey, Iwata, come out!" As the match began, AZM charged at Iwatani and they engaged in rope work. After an exchange of throws, they both got up with headsprings. Amasaki hit Hanan with a dropkick, a DDT, and another dropkick. Hanan dodged the charge and landed a knee attack and a dropkick from behind. Iwatani hit Amasaki with a foot stomp, a soccer ball kick, and a camel clutch. Hanan entered the ring and delivered a dropkick from the side, which also hit Iwatani's hand. Hanan delivered a body slam to Amasaki and went for a series of cover attempts. Tensaki retaliates with a series of elbows, which Hanan receives with a defiant stance. Hanan takes Tensaki down in one hit and corners her. However, Tensaki delivers a face crusher from the corner. AZM hits Hanan with a running dropkick, knocks Iwatani, who is waiting on the sidelines, out of the ring, runs along the apron and delivers a middle kick, then returns to the ring and delivers a dropkick to Hanan. Hanan retaliates, and AZM applies an armbar, then tries to tear her fingers and applies an armlock. Hanan escapes, and AZM delivers a diving foot stomp. Hanan dodges and passes to Iwatani. Iwatani delivers a missile kick to AZM. Iwatani and AZM exchange elbows. Iwatani delivers a back kick, dodges a charge and delivers a dropkick. AZM attempts a roll-up followed by a brainbuster. Tensaki intervenes, and they combine for a swinging DDT, followed by a buzzsaw kick from AZM. When Iwatani retaliated, she and AZM exchanged kicks and elbows. AZM attempted a hurricanrana, but Iwatani countered with a sling blade. Hanan delivered a dropkick to Tensaki, who rolled her up for a pin. Hanan followed with a body attack and a running elbow smash. Tensaki countered, but AZM interfered with Hanan's charge and delivered a double dropkick with Tensaki. Tensaki attempted a high-angle DDT, but it was broken up. Tensaki pulled Hanan up and went for a DDT. Hanan countered, but Tensaki charged. Hanan stopped her and delivered an elbow smash, and Tensaki hit a swinging DDT. 10 minutes had passed. AZM and Tensaki hit Hanan with a pincer high kick. Iwatani sent Tensaki out of the ring with a dropkick, and Hanan prepared to fly with a plancha. AZM made a save with a superplex arm whip, and Iwatani tried to help Hanan but was hit with a DDT by Amasaki. Everyone was down, but Hanan and Amasaki got back up, exchanging elbows. Hanan landed a flurry of blows, and Amasaki hit a DDT. Iwatani delivered a thrust kick to Amasaki's charge, and Hanan hit a blockbuster hold. However, Amasaki managed to kick out at the last moment. Hanan got behind Amasaki, but she resisted and hit an Amanohashidate. However, Iwatani made a save just in time. AZM hit Iwatani with a brainbuster, and Iwatani, thrown into the ropes, hit a tope to get out of the trap. Hanan called Iwatani in, and they caught Amasaki and hit a double facebuster. Hanan then hit a backdrop hold for the three count. After the match, Iwatani and AZM, who were holding the IWGP Women's belt, stared each other down. Afterwards, a video of "Timeless" Toni Storm was shown on the screen in the arena.
Toni: "Hello. My name is "Timeless" Toni Storm. It's been a while. Japan, have you forgotten about me? Stardom, you remember who I am, right? I've never forgotten about you all. I've accomplished so much in Japan, and I have respect for Japanese pro wrestling. And I have something I need to do in Japan. In 2017, I became the World of Stardom Champion. But some say that was just a fluke. I'm going to prove that wasn't the case. On October 5th, in Nagoya, I'll be challenging Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP Women's Championship. Mayu, you may be an icon of Stardom, and an icon of women's pro wrestling. But you're nowhere near my level. I'm going to become the new IWGP Women's Champion and completely destroy you. I'm going to stop the clock and make Stardom "timeless." Hold your head high, stand tall, and don't miss it!"
," Iwatani said. "Good evening, everyone in Osaka! Wow, amazing, amazing. Something incredible has happened. Toni Storm? Excuse me for a moment, my eyesight isn't great, but what date did you say it was? Nagoya? September? October? Nagoya in October, what day? 5! Once again, on October 5th, at the Nagoya tournament, when I was the red belt champion in Nagoya, I got injured at 2 minutes and 30 seconds, dislocated my elbow, and Toni took the belt from me. On October 5th, in Nagoya, I will overcome my trauma and defeat Toni Storm... Iwatani Mayu, who is completely an icon of Stardom, will win and defend this belt, so please cheer me on! AZM, I'll accept any challenge for this belt, anytime. But I'm going to beat Toni Storm, so please wait a bit. I swear to AZM, no, I swear to everyone here in the arena, everyone watching on PPV, and the whole world that Mayu Iwatani is the true IWGP Champion. Please support me!
Mayu Iwatani & Hanan's comments
Iwatani: "Nagoya... no, that's wrong. It's Osaka."
Hanan: "It's Osaka."
Iwatani: "At the Osaka tournament, I was able to make eye contact with her and win safely. I'm glad I was able to win safely. And Toni Storm? I was surprised. I was surprised, but as expected of Iwatani Mayu, I received a challenge from the world-famous Toni Storm. Wow, I've become an amazing wrestler myself. It's incredible. I'm really happy that I'll be able to have a match with Toni. But I'll never forget the frustration of when she dislocated her shoulder and took that red belt from me, so I want to overcome that and properly defeat Toni Storm and properly defend my title so that I can call myself the true IWGP (Women's) Champion. I have no idea whether there will be a preliminary match or not, but I'm looking forward to it. Hanan also has a belt she wants to win."
Hanan: "Anyway, Mayu-san can definitely defend the IWGP title, so I'll be cheering her on with all my might from ringside, so everyone please come and cheer her on too."
Iwatani: "Right! Alright, I have to go to ringside for Hazuki."
Hanan: "That's right!"
Iwatani: "Thank you."
AZM & Mitsuyoshi Amasaki's comments
"Today, I was going to ask Mayu Iwatani to let me challenge for the IWGP Women's Championship, but, well, well, well, when they prepare a video like that, well, well, I guess there's nothing I can do! My birthday is coming up soon, so I thought it might be a birthday video or something, but it wasn't about me at all. At first, she completely ignored my challenge and seemed to have forgotten about it. I lost my last singles match against Toni Storm, but if Mayu Iwatani defends her title, and then I have a singles match against her next, for the IWGP Women's Championship, and if I manage to beat her, then I'll have beaten both Toni and Mayu, won't I? So it's a pretty good deal. That's why I'll be waiting and hoping for Mayu Iwatani's victory on October 5th. And then, I'll be there next. Look forward to it."
| Wonder of Stardom Championship Match | ||
| 《Christ》 |
19 minutes 8 seconds, Fairy Magic |
《Challenger》 |
| ○ Summery | Hazuki● | |
*The 23rd champion successfully defended his title for the first time
Natsupoi and Hazuki clash for the white belt. This is their first singles match since their encounter in the 5★STAR GP official tournament. In the league matches, Natsupoi advanced to the final tournament with a draw, while Hazuki fell just short. However, in singles matches, Hazuki has never lost to Natsupoi. And now, this is Hazuki's sixth challenge for the white belt. Will Natsupoi defend her title with her first victory over Hazuki, or will Hazuki finally claim the white belt?
Natsupoi takes the belt, stares at it intently, and then temporarily returns it. She slowly steps forward and tackles Natsupoi. They grapple for the neck on the ground, and Natsupoi applies a headlock. Hazuki counters and takes Natsupoi's back to stand up. Natsupoi applies a headlock and takes Hazuki back to the ground again. Natsupoi counters Hazuki's head scissors and they glare at each other. Natsupoi slaps Hazuki and says, "Aren't you being a little too quiet?" "Isn't that why it's unrequited love?" Hazuki angrily shouts "Don't mess with me!" and grabs Natsupoi's hair, throwing her around. Hazuki puts Natsupoi in a sleeper hold, but Natsupoi escapes. Hazuki tries a face wash, but Natsupoi dodges and kicks her in the face. Natsupoi delivers a series of hair whips, followed by a dropkick and a face wash. Hazuki reverses and delivers a face wash, then stomps on Natsupoi's throat. Natsupoi retaliates with a face wash. Natsupoi drops Natsupoi to the outside with a dropkick and attempts a plancha to the outside, but Hazuki dodges and does a tope suicida. When Natsupoi returns, Hazuki goes to the apron and delivers a swan dive missile kick. Natsupoi counters, and Hazuki applies a face lock. Natsupoi escapes, and Hazuki delivers a brainbuster. As Natsupoi tries to climb to the corner, Natsupoi grabs her leg. Hazuki then delivers an elbow and stands firm. Natsupoi also delivers a series of elbows and stands up. After an exchange of elbows, Hazuki's rapid-fire strikes sent Natsupoi collapsing. Hazuki delivered a headbutt, and as she climbed to the corner, Natsupoi caught up and landed a series of elbows and a high kick. Hazuki fell, and Natsupoi sent her out of the ring with a plancha. Back in the ring, she delivered a diving body attack. Hazuki kicked out, and Natsupoi applied an armbar. Hazuki tried to escape, but Natsupoi locked in an armlock. Hazuki escaped, and 10 minutes had passed. Natsupoi landed a knee from close range, climbed to the corner, and dropped a Fairial Gift. However, Hazuki dodged it and delivered a double kick. Natsupoi kicked back, and Hazuki retaliated. Hazuki stood up and leaned against the ropes. As she went for a double kick, Natsupoi stopped her and delivered a series of open-hand slaps. Hazuki landed a back elbow, a German suplex, and a double kick. Natsupoi delivered a series of back kicks, sending Hazuki down. Both wrestlers were down, but Natsupoi was the first to get up and delivered a Fairial Gift. However, Hazuki raised her knee to cut it off, slammed Natsupoi forward, and delivered a diving senton. She landed another one, but it was only a two count. Hazuki went for a vertical drop, but Natsupoi countered. Hazuki countered again and applied a face lock. 15 minutes had passed. Hazuki applied a modified reverse Boston crab. She drove her knee into Natsupoi's back and tightened the hold, but Natsupoi escaped. Hazuki yelled, "I'm going to finish this!" and went for a vertical drop. Natsupoi countered and went for a Fairy Magic, but Hazuki countered again and delivered a Hazuki Stral. Natsupoi countered, and Hazuki delivered a double kick, then went to the corner aiming for a diving senton. Natsupoi also went up and delivered a superplex German suplex. As Hazuki got up, Natsupoi delivered a thrust kick. As she got up again, Natsupoi delivered another one. She kicked her up one more time and landed a Fairial Gift. When Hazuki responded, Natsupoi went over Hiko and aimed for the Fairing Ring. Hazuki countered with a vertical drop brainbuster, but it was only a two count. Natsupoi then went for the Fairing Magic from the Fairing Ring. Hazuki couldn't kick out, and Natsupoi won.
Natsupoi: "Hazuki, please lift your head. Hazuki, please don't say this is the last time. I didn't see any jealousy or hatred in you, but after fighting you today, I could feel your feelings for this belt so clearly. I'm sure your fans who were cheering for you today don't want this to be the end. I also want to fight you for this belt many more times. I look forward to working with you in the future."
Natsupoi extended her hand for a handshake, but Hazuki shook her head and left the ring, holding her head in her hands.
Natsupoi: "Natsupoi has successfully defended her title for the first time! I am..."
Thekla appeared, applauding. Tekla woke Natsupoi up, wiped her sweat with a HATE towel, and whispered something in her ear. She put the towel around her neck and left the ring. Natsupoi slammed the towel onto the mat and took the microphone again.
Natsupoi: "Yay, yay, yay. What was Tekla up to? Once again, I'm the 23rd Wonder of Stardom Champion, Natsupoi... Natsupoi. Natsupoi's baby white story has only just begun. There are still many people I want to fight, so everyone please look forward to the rest of the baby white story. Thank you for today. Bye-poy! Thank you-poy."
Summery comments
"I successfully defended my title for the first time! Baby White Story, from the very first episode, was a really tough opponent. I don't know... what is this feeling? Whenever I feel like I absolutely don't want to lose, or that I'll beat this person, my emotions get all worked up and I become like this, but I don't know. Today, Hazuki's feelings were so pure and straightforward, almost too pure, and I felt them so strongly as we fought that it made my heart ache. In the ring, there has to be a winner and a loser. You have to win. You have to protect this belt. I have my own mission and pride. I felt that the ring is a cruel place. But Hazuki, this is the first time I've won, and you might be annoyed to hear this, but I want you to never give up. Challenge again and again, and stand up without giving up. Isn't that what this belt is for? I think this belt is exactly the kind of belt we all envisioned. So Hazuki, let's do it again. Poi will protect this belt with even more determination than today. Tekla... why does she always say those kinds of things to me?" I want to seriously engage with Tekura from now on, because I really mean it. Are you serious about facing Poi one-on-one? Bye-bye."
| World of Stardom Championship Match | ||
| 《Christ》 |
22 minutes 32 seconds, Twilight Dream |
《Challenger》 |
| Nakano Tam | Maika | |
*The 19th champion successfully defended his title for the first time
Tam Nakano, who defeated Natsuko Tora to reclaim the World of Stardom Championship, is facing her first title defense. Her opponent is Maika, the winner of the 5★STAR GP. Maika won all of her official league matches and remained undefeated in the final tournament to claim her first championship. In contrast, Nakano finished her official matches with a clean sweep and fell behind in the championship race early on. However, at Natsuko's request, a title match was held on the day of the 5★STAR GP final, and Nakano, despite being in a battered state, managed to reclaim the championship. Now, she faces Maika as her challenger in her first title defense. The champion and challenger are in starkly contrasting positions in this title match. What will be the outcome?
The gong sounds, and both slowly advance, feeling each other out before Nakano gets a hold of Maika's neck, which Maika retaliates for. Nakano takes Maika's back, and Maika retaliates, resulting in a struggle for back control. Maika applies a headlock, but Nakano counters with a sleeper hold. Maika throws Nakano, but Nakano retaliates and charges forward. As Maika grabbed Nakano's leg and they dodged, they locked in a stare-down. Maika withstood Nakano's arm whip and countered with a back drop, but Nakano reversed in mid-air and delivered an arm whip. Nakano lay down with both elbows on the ground, and Maika placed one elbow on the ground and stared at her opponent. Maika withstood Nakano's stunner and sent her flying with a shoulder tackle. Maika delivered a series of body slams. Nakano kicked out at one count, but Maika pulled her up and delivered a running lariat into the corner, followed by a shoulder tackle. Nakano kicked out, and Maika applied a sleeper hold. She transitioned into a body lock, but Nakano's legs reached the ropes. Nakano delivered a thrust kick to Maika's charge. Nakano did a plancha to Maika who was outside the ring. Nakano took her back outside the ring. Maika countered and went for a brainbuster, but Nakano withstood and they exchanged elbows. Nakano threw Maika into the audience. They exchange elbows, and this time Maika throws Nakano into the audience. Nakano charges back, and they exchange elbows again. Nakano orders Maika to "come back!", and they return to the ring where they continue their elbow exchange. Maika stops Nakano's charge and throws her out of the ring. Maika runs, but stops when she sees Nakano's condition. Nakano is outside the ring, clutching her left knee and crouching down. Maika comes down from the ring and says, "You're gonna do it, right?" Nakano replies, "Of course." Maika delivers a lariat from the apron. Nakano dodges and lands a knee. Ten minutes have passed, and Nakano sprints down the ramp but collapses. She starts running again, but Maika catches her and delivers a powerslam. Maika returns first and sits cross-legged in the center of the ring, and Nakano is counted back in at 17. Maika taunts, "Can you do it?", "Come on." Nakano puts her leg out, and Maika responds, "Come on, more!" They both kick each other in the face, with Maika gaining the upper hand in terms of kicks. Maika stands up and taunts Nakano, "Get up!" Nakano takes her back, and Maika counters, but Nakano lands an elbow. Maika lands a lariat. Nakano dodges the second one and lands a knee attack, a back drop, and a Northern Cross. Maika manages to escape. Nakano gets fired up and helps Maika up, then hits a Tiger Suplex. 15 minutes have passed. Maika kicks out, and Nakano goes for a VSD. Maika dodges, but Nakano lands a spin kick. Maika catches Maika's Violet Shooting and delivers a powerbomb. Maika prepares for the Enka Otoshi, but Nakano hits a reverse DDT. Nakano climbs to the corner, but Maika catches up and lands a superplex, taking advantage of the hang time. She follows up with three more brainbusters. Nakano kicks out, and Maika declares she's going for the finish and hits the Enka Otoshi. However, Nakano raises her shoulder. Maika points to the corner. Nakano tries to grab her leg, but Maika climbs onto the corner. Nakano clings to the ropes and climbs onto the corner, delivering a series of elbows. She warns, "I'm going to throw you!", but Maika delivers a superplex Michinoku Driver. Maika pulls Nakano up and delivers a Michinoku Driver. Nakano kicks out, and Maika goes for a modified Michinoku Driver. Nakano counters, but Maika stops her and goes for another Michinoku Driver. However, Nakano lands a Screw Driver. Nakano dashes, but Maika catches him and throws him backward. Nakano gets up and Tiger gets the one count. Maika delivers a lariat. Nakano gets up at the one count and delivers a spin kick and a VSD. Maika kicks out at the one count and delivers a rolling lariat to Nakano. Nakano gets up at the one count and delivers a high kick and a spin kick. Nakano kicks her chest and delivers a Violet Shooting. Maika gets up at the two count. Nakano gets fired up and goes for the Twilight Dream. The referee counted to three and Nakano defeated Maika.
Nakano: "Maika! Why are you so strong? I'm so glad that Maika is in Stardom. Maika... thank you for protecting Stardom, hehe. But from now on, Tam will shine a much, much brighter light on Stardom than Maika, so I will continue to protect Stardom and the belt forever! So I'd be upset if you didn't come and challenge me again!"
Maika: "Haa... Nakano Tam, what kind of face are you making when you look at me? Hey, you beat me, the undefeated 5★STAR GP champion, so you should be smiling! Ah, that was tougher than 5★STAR. But, I'm so glad I finally got to fight you, haa... you've really started to look like a red champion. But, if you start whining and crying again, I'll come and take that belt from you right away."
Nakano chased after Maika as she tried to leave the ring and they exchanged a pinky promise. Maika left the ring.
Nakano: "Hello everyone in space, and everyone at Osaka Edion! The undefeated champion has defended her title against the undefeated champion! To begin Tamu Road Chapter 2, there's someone we have to fight, right? (To Suzuki in the broadcast booth) You damn gal, Suzuki Suzu!"
Suzuki enters the ring.
Nakano: "I've kept you waiting for a year. Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's do it!"
Suzuki: "Tam... It's been a while since I've seen your face up close, and you're still so ugly! Hey! You've kept us waiting too long. Ever since you were out of action, I've never forgotten your hateful face. I really, really hated you! You should be satisfied now. There won't be a second chapter to Tam Road. I'll end everything for you so that you have no regrets, and I'll put this red belt around my own waist, so you guys better look forward to it."
Nakano: "I'm going to rip off all those false eyelashes!"
Suzuki picks up an eyelash and throws it. Nakano sticks the eyelash to the red belt and takes the microphone again.
Nakano: "Thank you all for fighting alongside us for such a long time today. There are all sorts of unfair things, painful things, unpleasant things, and things that you can't do anything about in life, right? But if you bring all of that here in Stardom, we will carry all of your feelings on our shoulders and fight for you. So please continue to fight with us. Finally, can I hear your voices? Follow Tam Road, which shines in the universe! Believe in Tam! Thank you."
Maika's comment
"Ah... It feels like it's been a long time. It's nostalgic. But I feel a sense of affection for it. It's nostalgic. Is this what defeat feels like? Well, I lost, but seeing Nakano Tam's face somehow made me feel a little stronger. Well, I'll lend you the red belt for now. There's something called the second chapter of Tam's road, right? I still have some things I want to do with a bit more energy and fun. However, if you do anything that disgraces the name of the red belt, even a little, I'll come and take it back immediately, so be prepared. Ah, it's frustrating. I'm going to drink to drown my sorrows."
Comment from Tam Nakano
"I have successfully defended the World of Stardom title for the first time! Ha ha, the undefeated champion! I've grown a little fond of the phrase "undefeated champion." The undefeated champion has defeated the woman who won the championship with an undefeated record! Undefeated, yeah, undefeated. What's wrong with being undefeated? Losing, getting beaten to a pulp, hitting rock bottom, but what's important is how you climb back up from there. Not failing isn't the most important thing. I'll show everyone, along with this belt, that success lies beyond failure. Maika, Maika was really annoyingly strong, stupidly cheerful, arrogant, and the best champion. Thank you so much for protecting Stardom. Tam will shine a light on Stardom just as brightly as Maika did. Suzu, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. I kept you waiting for a whole year. I was going crazy every day with regret about you. When I looked into your eyes today, my blood was boiling!" Hey, I'm gonna rip off all your false eyelashes and hair. I'll keep protecting you, so follow me on Tamu Road Chapter 2. Am I ugly? Am I cute?