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Suzu Suzuki, the next challenger for the World of Stardom Championship, immediately thwarted the champion's plans. In the first match of "STARDOM NIGHTER in KORAKUEN 2026 May." held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on Tuesday, May 26th, she teamed with Tetsu Akira to face Sayaka Kurei and Natsupoi
On May 23rd in Aichi, World Champion Kurei defeated Maki Ito to successfully defend her title for the first time. On the same day, Suzuki won a 4-way battle against Natsuko Tora, Maika, and Starlight Kid to determine the next challenger, earning the right to challenge for the title at the June 20th Yoyogi event
Suzuki grabbed the champion's hair and threw her, then continued to do whatever she wanted. She landed a powerful soccer ball kick. Furthermore, she took Kurei's 25 consecutive elbows head-on, saying, "They don't hurt at all," and then sent her flying with one in return
He fended off a missile kick and a body-scissors sleeper hold, then unleashed a rule-breaking spear. He further pressured his opponent with a sandwich-style running knee with Tetsu. Finally, at 10 minutes and 52 seconds, a spectacular German suplex arced through the air, securing a direct pinfall victory over the Red Champion
After the match, Suzuki grabbed the microphone and hurled insults, saying, "Hey! Is this the power of the Red Champion? You lost to me in just over 10 minutes, and in a tag team match no less! How pathetic!"
He then grabbed Kurei's hair and egged on the crowd, saying, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Listen up! Open your ears and listen carefully. It's Suzuki Suzu. Everyone here would be happier if Suzuki Suzu became champion instead of you."
Finally, he dismissed the champion with a curt "You've done well considering your career. Good job!" Will the challenger maintain this advantage going into the final showdown...?