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STARS' Mayu Iwatani & Hanan will face off against God's Eye's Syuri & Saki Kashima in a tag team match. For Iwatani, who debuted in the semi-final of Stardom's inaugural event in 2011 at the same Shin-Kiba 1st RING, this will be the 14th anniversary match for the promotion as well. Her match against Kashima, who has supported Stardom from the beginning, is also expected to be a different kind of fight than usual. Furthermore, for Hanan, who won the Goddess of Stardom Championship with Saya Iida as wing☆gori, this will be a chance to rekindle the eye contact between her and Iwatani. And for Iwatani, Hanan, and Kashima, Shin-Kiba 1st RING is also the place where they debuted.
Iwatani throws five wristbands into the audience, more than usual. Iwatani and Kashima start the match. The gong sounds, and both slowly make their way to the center of the ring, where Kashima punches Iwatani and takes the microphone. "First of all, congratulations on your 14th anniversary. A few years ago, I decided to betray you here and go our separate ways, but I have never regretted that choice, and I'm having a great time now, and I have no regrets about going our separate ways." Iwatani replied, "Hi everyone in Shin-Kiba, good evening! This is during a match, right? What kind of mic is this, congratulations on your 14th anniversary and no regrets? I remember it vividly. You betrayed me in Shin-Kiba, and the day before that, on New Year's Eve, we went to a food stall together. We ate takoyaki together. Saki-chan was my best friend, and I can't forgive you for betraying me, but I'm happy that I can have a match with you on our 14th anniversary. Kashima Saki is also a legendary 1.5 generation member, so congratulations to Kashima Saki as well." Kashima was in tears, but she said, "Shut up. Be quiet, you guys. I can't say we should go to the shrine for New Year's like we used to, and I know that's not possible, but let's have a fair fight in Shinkiba today." Iwatani replied, "Fair and square, please." The referee said, "The match has started." Iwatani offered a handshake, saying, "Please," but Kashima tried to turn the tables, saying, "No way!" She was rejected, but she attacked again, saying, "No way!" After an exchange of elbows, Iwatani took Kashima down and kicked her repeatedly in the side. Iwatani threw her into the ropes and delivered a dropkick. Hanan delivered a body slam to Kashima with a long hang time. Kashima asked to tag, but Hanan refused and applied a sickle hold. Iwatani then delivered a dropkick. Shuri broke up the cover with a soccer ball kick. Hanan refused to let Kashima tag, saying, "I'm not letting you go yet!" and stomped on her stomach. Kashima hits Hanan with a big boot. Shuri receives the tag and delivers a series of soccer ball kicks to Hanan. Iwatani attempts a dropkick to Kashima, but Shuri cuts it off. Shuri and Kashima try to combine, but Iwatani arm whips them both. Iwatani and Hanan exchange dropkicks. 10 minutes have passed. Kashima hits Iwatani with a Shoryuken. Shuri hits Iwatani with a dropkick, a running knee, and a front neck chancery. Shuri blocks Iwatani's kick and shouts, "Take this too!" and delivers a soccer ball kick. Iwatani dodges a penalty kick, and middle kicks are exchanged. Shuri delivers a series of knees, and Iwatani hits a sling blade. Hanan hits Shuri with a knee attack from behind and a hip throw. Shuri counters and applies an armbar. Kashima pulls Iwatani out from the sidelines and supports Shuri with a submission hold. Hanan escapes, and Shuri delivers a knee attack. Shuri climbs onto the corner, but Iwatani stops her and Hanan hits a Deadly Drive and a Famouser. Shuri kicks out and Hanan goes for a back drop. Shuri counters but Iwatani interferes with an elbow. Iwatani and Hanan team up but Shuri and Kashima work together. Iwatani and Hanan retaliate and send them to the outside. Iwatani hits a Tope Suicida to the outside. Hanan brings Shuri back into the ring and teams up with Iwatani. They lift her up together and slam her forward. Hanan hits a Blockbuster Hold but only gets a two count. Hanan declares she's going for the finish and takes Shuri's back. Shuri counters and Kashima and Hanan hit knee attacks in succession, followed by a DDT. However, Hanan kicks out. Shuri goes for an armlock but Iwatani breaks it up. Kashima kicks Iwatani out and Hanan hits Shuri with a Seventeen. Shuri kicks out and hits a back drop, and Hanan returns the favor with a back drop of her own. Shuri countered with a high kick. When Hanan retaliated, Shuri aimed for a knee attack, a buzzsaw kick, and a Ryuen. The referee counted to three, and Shuri pinned Hanan.
Shuri: "Congratulations on Stardom's 14th anniversary! Yay. I'm so happy to be able to win against the two Anecon guys in this ring, after making eye contact like this!"
Kashima: "This is also the place where I made my debut. I felt a lot of nostalgia, and I'm so happy that I was able to fight here with Hanan, Iwatani Mayu, and Shuri. I'm also really grateful to everyone who came to watch today. Just kidding! I used to say here to Iwatani Mayu that I would surpass her, and we went our separate ways. But I can't surpass her anymore, so I'd like to continue living as Shuri's hanger-on. Thank you."
Kashima then said to Shuri, "I look forward to working with you in the future. Be careful (when you leave the ring)," and they left together.
Iwatani: "I lost today, and I wanted to win and then speak into the microphone, but 14 years ago on the day we founded the company, 14 years ago today I lost my debut match, and today I lost again on this commemorative 14th anniversary. For the past 14 years, it hasn't been a glorious path, it's been rock bottom, I've been useless, I've been a complete wrestler, nothing but useless, but for the past 14 years, well, I think there are some people who have been here recently too, for 14 years I've been able to stand in this ring as a professional wrestler... Wait a minute. What I want to say is, thank you to everyone who has watched over and supported me, a useless person, all this time!" "I will continue to do my best, so please continue to support me. And Hanan, thank you for always being by my side, growing together with me ever since my debut in Stardom. It makes me so happy to see you grow. Let's continue to work hard together from now on."
Hanan: "Since my debut here at the age of 12, Mayu has always been my idol, and I'm so glad that I was able to team up with her in the 14th anniversary match. I've been through a lot, but I'm really glad that I didn't quit and made it this far (tears). Mayu, I look forward to working with you for another year in the 15th anniversary!"
Iwatani: "Well, this has gotten a bit long, but there's one thing I want to say. Stardom is heading towards its 15th anniversary. We will continue to do our best, so please keep that in mind!"