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Amasaki Mitsuyoshi, the double champion of Future of Stardom and Artist of Stardom, and NEW BLOOD tag team champion Hanako will face off for the Future Championship. In preliminary matches, Hanako won directly against her title opponent in Kobe on February 8th, and Amasaki won directly against her title opponent in Hiroshima on February 11th. Now, a Future Championship match between two wrestlers from Kansai (Kyoto) is underway. Amasaki, who debuted on March 11th, 2022, has one month left to retain the title. Will she be able to take a step forward by defeating Hanako and holding on, or will Hanako replace Amasaki as the double champion? Amasaki
dodges Hanako's big boot and lands a series of elbows. Hanako turns around and lands a series of elbows followed by a shoulder tackle. Hanako drives Amasaki into the corner and delivers a series of body attacks and body slams. When Amasaki returns, Hanako applies a reverse crab hold to the reluctant Amasaki. Amasaki escapes and counters with a dropkick to the knee, a DDT, and a dropkick from behind. Amasaki follows up with a thrust elbow attack and an elbow attack. When Hanako returns, Hanako tries to stop her with a submission. When Hanako escapes, Amasaki stomps on her repeatedly, elbows her repeatedly to the neck, and applies a necklock. Hanako tries to lift her up, but Amasaki continues to tighten the necklock. When Hanako escapes, she catches her charge, body slams her, and applies a reverse crab hold. Amasaki somehow manages to escape. Hanako stomps on her repeatedly, puts her on the top rope, and hits a big boot. Amasaki dodges and pulls the rope to send her to the apron. They exchange elbows on the apron, then Amasaki dodges a big boot from Hanako and hits a DDT. Amasaki fires up and goes for a plancha from the apron. Hanako catches it and slams her back into the steel post. She then bodyslams her to the mat outside the ring. Amasaki hits a swinging DDT. She gets to the corner and goes for a plancha outside the ring, then returns to the ring and hits a face crusher from the corner. Amasaki tries to lock the arm, but Hanako counters. Amasaki counters and goes for a high-angle DDT, but Hanako counters and hits a high-angle brainbuster. Hanako slams her into the corner with an Argentine and a stab body attack. Amasaki dodges a knee drop and hits a dropkick. Amasaki lifts Hanako up and goes for a DDT. Hanako counters, but Amasaki hits a high-angle DDT, then another DDT, but it only gets a two count. Amasaki declares the finish and prepares for Tensei. Hanako lifts her up and drives her into the corner, hitting a series of headbutts. 10 minutes have passed. Amasaki dodges Hanako's charge, but Hanako hits a spinning backbreaker. Hanako applies an Argentine and puts her in the corner, shaking her down. Amasaki grabs the referee's hand, but Hanako brings her back and puts her in the corner. She climbs into Hanako's corner and goes for an avalanche. Amasaki counters, "HANAKO!" and slams her down with a DDT. 3 minutes left. Both women are down. They get up at the count of 8 and exchange elbows. 2 minutes left. Hanako spreads her arms and stands to receive. They exchange more elbows, and Amasaki lands a flurry of hits. 1 minute left. Hanako hits repeatedly and gets behind Hanako, assuming a Shirasagi position. From there, she swings and slams her to the mat. Amasaki counters at the last moment, with 30 seconds left. Hanako goes for an Argentine and tries to go for a JP Coaster, but Amasaki counters with a DDT. Hanako sends her flying with a big boot. She covers Amasaki to prevent her from hitting a DDT. Time runs out and the match ends in a draw. Amasaki pushes Hanako away.
Amasaki: "HANAKO, I really wanted to win, but I couldn't, so I'm really disappointed. But I didn't lose, so I'll defend the title. But, since I'm so disappointed, let's definitely do it again."
Hanako: "Of course! Maika and Mina have both won that belt, and I have a reason to wear it too. There's no way I'm going to give up! I'm in my second year. I have one more year. I'll keep trying as long as I can. I'll definitely win this future!"
Amasaki: "Thank you for today,"
Amasaki shakes her hand. This time, Hanako pushes her away.
Amazaki: "HANAKO is a year younger than me, and she is someone I absolutely do not want to lose to. But there is another person like that for me. Hanako is not the only reason I couldn't lose today. My next challenger is Hina. I have finally been longing to do this, and although I couldn't win today, I was able to defend my title, so at last I will have a title match with Hina. The match will be held on February 24th in Hina's hometown of Tochigi (Utsunomiya), and I am really looking forward to competing with Hina for the Future belt. So, everyone, please support Amazaki Mitsuyoshi at the Utsunomiya tournament!"
"I was disappointed that I couldn't beat Hanako in my third defense of Future. But I managed to defend it. Next up is against Hina, who I've been looking forward to for a long time. Hina and I were in the same unit and competed for the same belt, and this is a big match in her hometown, Utsunomiya. I'm really looking forward to competing against her for this belt. I will definitely defend my title in Utsunomiya next time, and I want to make my relationship with Hina even stronger."