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At "STARDOM in KARIYA 2026 Mar." (March 1st, Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center Aioi Hall, Aichi), the wrestlers participating in the spring festival "Cinderella Tournament 2026" (opening March 6th at Chunichi Hall, Aichi) clashed in fierce competition
In the fourth match, the Ito Respect Army, consisting of Maki Ito and Kian Furusawa, faced off against Natsupoi and Rian. The duo, aiming to advance into the tag team championship scene, gained momentum with their excellent teamwork, and in the end, Ito defeated Rian with the Ito Special
After the match, Ito grabbed the microphone, looked at the Cinderella T-shirt, and promised, "Ito will win, wear the dress, sell the dress at a pawn shop, and use the money to buy better quality T-shirts for the Ito Respect Army!" She then called out to Natsupoi, Rian, and Furusawa, "See you in the finals!"
In response, Natsupoi, with an angry expression, said, "Losing to Maki Ito is the ultimate humiliation. A new dark chapter has been added to my history today. But I'll definitely get my revenge someday, together with Rian!" She then spat out, "Selling the dress at a pawn shop? Huh? Bye-poi!" clearly showing her rivalry with Ito
In the semi-main event, an eight-person tag team match, HATE's Konami, Tora Natsuko, Ruika, and Rina faced Sakura Aya, Kurei Sayaka, HANAKO, and Yagami Ranna. Rina, who defeated Sakura with Pink♡Devil, also mentioned the Cinderella T-shirts, dismissing her opponents by saying, "You guys are going to be in it too, right? From what I've seen fighting you guys today, you're not good enough."
She further stated firmly, "I don't particularly want to be Cinderella. I don't even want to wear a dress. I'm just aiming for the title of Cinderella Champion." She vowed to get revenge for finishing as runner-up in last year's competition
Meanwhile, Sakura, who was defeated, declared war on her partner, saying, "I'm so frustrated that I lost when Cinderella is coming up. Last year, I was so frustrated watching Rina and Kurei go head-to-head in the Cinderella final. I'm determined to become Cinderella this year. Of course, Kurei is aiming for a consecutive victory, right? I have a dream too. Kurei is also on her way to the red belt. If I'm facing Kurei in Cinderella, I'm ready to beat you."
Kurei, who is aiming for a consecutive victory, also showed her strong determination, saying, "Last year I faced Rina in the finals and I became Cinderella. I said it wasn't about looks, but this year I'm going to be the face again!"
In the main event, Hanan, Iida Saya, Kogo Momo, and Hime Yuria faced Sorei Ami, Hinan, Lady C, and Toraryu Kiyoka in an eight-person tag team match. Hanan defeated Sorei with the Seventeen, and then said, "How many times have you all heard the word 'Cinderella' today? I also have something I'd like to say, if that's alright?"
I'll never forget it. Two years ago, it was in Aichi, the same prefecture as today, that I defeated Sorei in the Cinderella Tournament finals to claim my first championship (March 20, 2024, Nagoya International Conference Hall Event Hall). Hana said, "It feels like fate that we're able to compete against each other in the final tournament before the Cinderella Tournament. Sorei Ami, I wonder where I'll see you this year? I'm looking forward to it. It would be great if we could meet in the finals again this year."
Sorei responded, "I won't let the result be the same as two years ago." In the end, Hanan closed out the tournament