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On Sunday, April 5th, "STARDOM in HAMAMATSU 2026 Apr." (Act City Hamamatsu Exhibition Event Hall, Block 2, Shizuoka) featured a total of seven intense matches
In the first match, Bea Priestley and Hime Yuria faced off against the Reiwa Tokyo Towers, Sorei Ami and Lady C, in a tag team match. Hime, who had advanced through the first round of the "Rookie of Stardom" tournament, was caught in a difficult situation, but in the end, Bea rolled up Lady with a schoolboy pin to claim the victory
In the second match, a 3-way battle, Seira Mei, Gina, and Tamashima Emma clashed. Gina, who is a strong contender for the High Speed Championship (currently held by Mizumori Yuna), put on a great performance. After throwing Seira out of the ring, she unleashed a spectacular 619 on Tamashima. Finally, while Gina was out of the ring, Seira used a shooting star to get the three count over Tamashima
In the third match, the former E neXus V (EXV) tag team of Maika & HANAKO faced off against Mi Vida Loca (MVL) members Suzu Suzuki & Itsuki Aoki. With Maika & HANAKO vs. Suzuki & Rina Yamashita already scheduled for April 26th at Yokohama Arena, this was a preview match between former EXV members and MVL members. The match continued with an emotional brawl outside the ring, and after 4 minutes and 20 seconds, the judges ruled that both teams were counted out
In the fourth match, an eight-person tag team match took place between Shuri, Saki Kashima, Hinami, and Ranna Yagami against Saya Iida, Starlight Kid, Hazuki, and Waka Tsukiyama. Kashima, who is on her final road to retirement with her retirement ceremony scheduled for April 26th at Yokohama Arena, teamed up with members of God's Eye. Kashima entered the ring at a crucial moment, but was left dazed by Hazuki's face wash. Nevertheless, with an assist from Shuri with a high kick, she delivered a super-intense move to Tsukiyama and secured the victory
In the fifth match, Tetsu Akira faced Hamabe Matoi in the first round of the "Rookie of Stardom 2026" tournament, which will determine the strongest rookie. After a back-and-forth battle, Tetsu broke the deadlock with a running knee. He immediately followed up with the Greedy☆Lock to secure the victory. In the second round (on the 8th at Korakuen Hall), he will clash with Furusawa Kian, who received a bye in the first round
In the semi-final, Maki Ito, Furusawa, Rian, and Tabata faced Natsupoi, Saori Anno, Sakura Aya, and Anne Kanaya in an eight-person tag team match. Ito and Natsupoi, who will face each other in a singles match at Yokohama Arena on April 26th, engaged in a fierce battle, with Tabata ultimately defeating Kanaya with a Bourbo Guerrero. Natsupoi, who declared on the microphone, "I'm not interested in this belt. I'm interested in Maki Ito," snatched the newly repaired "Cute of Cute" belt and tore it to shreds once again
In the main event 12-person tag team match, HATE's Saya Kamitani, Konami, Natsuko Tora, Ruanka, Rina, and Fukigen Desu★ clashed with Hanan, Momo Kogo, Sayaka Kurei, Yuna Mizumori, AZM, and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki. This served as a triple preview for the World Championship match (Kamitani vs. Kurei), the Wonder Championship match (Konami vs. Hanan), and the Goddess Championship match (Tora & Ruanka vs. AZM & Amasaki) on April 26th at Yokohama Arena. In the ensuing chaos with all 12 women involved, Konami landed a buzzsaw kick squarely on Hanan. Immediately afterwards, she sprayed black paint on Hanan's face, turning it completely black. She finished her off with a buzzer shot to secure the three count, and spat out, "What's wrong, Hanan? You said you'd do better next time. But yesterday and today you're not even close to holding a candle to me. You're just repeating the tragedy of the Cinderella Tournament. I'll ruin your big moment and that'll be the end of it. That's your fate from now on and into the future. Hanan, it's the end."