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Rookie wrestler Hagane Akira made her debut. Akira is a 24-year-old from Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. She is 157 cm tall and weighs 54 kg. Hime Yuria, who had a public sparring session with Akira before the match, will make her debut the following day at the same venue against Maika. Akira will be the first to debut in Stardom, where both will be making their debuts. Her opponent is Suzuki Suzu, who is also the next challenger for the World of Stardom Championship. It is sure to be a tough fight, and the question is how far Akira will be able to hold on.
In her debut match, Akira takes a fighting pose in the center of the ring and bows to all four sides. When Akira offers to shake hands, Suzuki brushes her hand away and refuses. When the gong sounds, Akira charges forward, but Suzuki corners her and hits her with a hair whip. Akira tries to retaliate, saying "Don't underestimate me!", but Suzuki replies "Don't underestimate me!" and hits her with a soccer ball kick, pinning her against the ropes and kicking her from below the ring. Akira retaliates. Suzuki applies a reverse Boston crab. Akira quickly escapes to the ropes. Akira shouts "Don't mess with me!" and delivers a series of elbows, but Suzuki stands firm and takes them, slapping him and saying "That won't do me any good." Suzuki taunts Akira, saying "Come on, fight back," and delivers a dropkick to the charging Akira. Akira retaliates with a series of elbows. Akira continues his elbow barrage without letting Suzuki turn around. Suzuki throws Akira into the corner, but Akira dodges the charge and delivers a series of dropkicks. Akira dodges a lariat and delivers another one. Akira announces he's going to throw Suzuki and prepares for a body slam. Suzuki counters, but Akira finishes with a body slam and goes for cover again. Akira announces "I'm going to throw you!", but Suzuki sends him flying with an elbow. Suzuki delivers a corner elbow and a corner knee. Akira retaliates, and Suzuki applies a reverse Boston crab. Akira tries to escape, but Suzuki brings him back to the center and applies a reverse figure-four leglock. Akira manages to reach the ropes, and five minutes have passed. Suzuki takes his back and pulls him up, and Akira rolls him up. Akira blocks Suzuki's elbow and goes for a suplex hold. Suzuki kicks out, but Akira stops his charge and slams him down. As Akira kicks out, Suzuki aims a buzzsaw kick at him. Akira dodges the second one, but Suzuki hits another. Akira kicks out, and Suzuki hits him with a tequila shot. Akira can't kick out, and Suzuki gets the three count.
Suzuki: "Hey, Akira. How does it feel? How does it feel to be a pro wrestler? Happy? Frustrated? Did you want to win? I can tell just by looking into your eyes, even without you saying anything. You're a good wrestler. A good wrestler who gets my blood pumping. Be confident and keep working hard."