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The Artist of Stardom Championship was held on Tuesday, May 26th at "STARDOM NIGHTER in KORAKUEN 2026 May." (Korakuen Hall, Tokyo), where God's Eye's Sorei Ami, Hina, and Lady C defeated HATE's Konami, Rina, and Fukigen Desu★ to become the 36th champions
God's Eye was the first to declare their challenge for the title during the Golden Week series. At the Aichi event on May 23, they won a 3-way trio battle against COSMIC ANGELS' Natsupoi, Mizumori Yuna, and Sakura Aya, and Mi Vida Loca's Yamashita Rina, Aoki Itsuki, and Tetsu Akira to determine the next challenger team, thus earning the right to challenge for the title
HATE took control of the match. Lady was caught in a coordinated attack by the villains, and was forced into a difficult situation from the start. Konami's elbows and kicks left her groggy by just over 5 minutes. Nevertheless, Sorei and Hinami fought back and regained the momentum
With neither side giving an inch, the match continued for over 18 minutes. Lady kicked out of Rina's double knee drop at the count of two, then sent her flying with a powerful big boot. She continued her rampage with a corner big boot followed by a choke slam
They bravely withstood the enemy's fierce attack, and the venue erupted in loud "Lady" chants. When the challengers' combined move, the Flapjack Neckbreaker, landed on Rina, Lady followed up with a second Chokeslam and a Zgyuuun
After overcoming further difficulties, Sorei provided excellent assistance with a rock bullet and Hinami with a mad splash. Finally, at 22 minutes and 58 seconds, Lady delivered a powerful Zgyuuun to secure a hard-fought three-count victory over Rinami
After the match, Lady, her face covered in tears of joy, shouted, "I've won my first belt!" Five and a half years after her debut in November 2020, she finally achieved her first championship title. Moreover, just before this match, Utami Hayashishita, a senior from her time in the unit Queen's Quest, returned to the Stardom ring after two years. It seems like fate at play
Lady continued, "I was able to win this belt thanks to Hinami and Ami who fought beside me. And also thanks to everyone who believed in us and cheered us on. Thank you!"
Then Sorei said, "I was one of the original members of God's Eye, and I only won the Artist belt once, but I haven't been able to win it since. I was also out of action for a long time, which was really tough, but I'm happy that I can win the Artist belt with God's Eye together with Hinami and Lady, who have recently joined us!"
Hina vowed, "Of course I'm happy, but there's one thing I want to say: Stardom has many singles and tag team belts, but I want to make the current God's Eye belt the most exciting one. I'm going to become the most exciting champion of all the Artist Champions in history."
Finally, Lady took the lead and concluded the tournament with the chant, "Don't give up on yourself! Push your limits! God's Eye!"
Meanwhile, HATE, who had already lost the three major titles—World, Wonder, and Goddess—at the Yokohama Arena on April 26, lost their only remaining title, the Artist of the Year, leaving them without any titles