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Kamitani Saya defeated Nakano Tamu in the main event at Yokohama Arena on April 27th to defend her red belt and force the loser into retirement. The next title match was announced to be held by Kuri Sayaka, who had won the Cinderella Tournament for the first time. Coincidentally, Kuri has been entrusted with Nakano's revenge, and she will be taking on Kamitani, who was her debut opponent and also the opponent with whom she achieved her first win as a six-person tag team wrestler. Will Kuri be able to pull off another miracle? Or will Kamitani be able to defend the title with ease?
Kuri charges in and delivers a series of dropkicks. Kamitani blocks. Kuri tackles, but Kamitani goes to the ground. Kuri hits a DDT on the ground. When Kamitani gets on top, she goes for a sleeper hold. Kuri takes her back, but Kamitani gets on top. Kuri escapes from the ropes, but Kamitani kicks her off and hits a swan dive plancha to the outside. In the fight outside, Kamitani throws Kuri into the audience multiple times. Kamitani brings in a chair and sits on the ring, waiting. Kuri survives at the 17 count, but Kamitani hits her with the chair and delivers a dropkick. Kamitani stomps on Kuri repeatedly. She corners her against the ropes and stomps on her face. She continues to kick her in the face. Kuri stands up and goes for an elbow, but Kamitani quickly grabs her arm. Kuri escapes, but Kamitani stomps on her face again. Kuri lands a series of elbows, and Kamitani dodges a dropkick and hits a foot stamp. She dodges the dropkick and hits a dropkick. Kamitani charges, and Kuri lands a series of dropkicks. She lifts Kamitani up, but is thrown into the ropes. However, Kuri lands an elbow attack and a sleeper hold. Kamitani escapes, and Kuri lands a missile kick. Kuri charges at Kamitani who returns, and Kamitani hits an elbow. Kamitani lands a series of elbows. Kuri doesn't let her run, and hits a series of elbows and dropkicks. Kamitani counters with a dropkick. Kamitani lifts her up, but she throws her into the ropes, and Kuri lands an elbow attack, then a neckbreaker and a hold. Kamitani returns, and 10 minutes have passed. Kuri aims for a spear on Kamitani. Kamitani dodges and rolls her up, but Kamitani doesn't get ahead of herself. Kuri returns, and she holds off an attempted Star Crusher . Kamitani counters with a spin kick, and Kuri jumps in and applies a sleeper hold. Without letting her escape, she heads to the center. When Kamitani escapes, Kuri aims for a Tokimeki Cutter. Kamitani counters, but Kuri lands a ① Spear. Kuri is countered, but lands a Tokimeki Cutter . However, Kamitani counters.
Kuri tries to lift her up, but Kamitani throws her backwards. Kamitani goes to the corner and delivers a missile kick. Another one from the opposite corner. 15 minutes have passed. Kamitani delivers a third missile kick. She goes to the corner again, but Kuri stands up and takes a fourth. Kamitani covers repeatedly . When Kuri returns, Kamitani kicks her away in a Nio-dachi stance. Kamitani delivers a series of slaps, but Kuri somehow stands up and delivers an elbow. Kamitani smiles and delivers an elbow. Kuri delivers an elbow, and Kamitani hits back, saying, "That's not working at all!" Kuri delivers an elbow, and Kamitani delivers another elbow. They exchange elbows, and Kuri delivers a series of hits. Kamitani takes the bait. Kuri delivers an elbow, dodges Kamitani and fires a spear. Kuri changes angle and fires off four Violet Shooters. She stands up and delivers a Falcon Arrow.
However, Kamitani manages to fight back. 20 minutes have passed. When Kuri tries to lift her up, Kamitani counters. Kuri continues to roll her up. She tries to forcefully roll her up, but Kamitani clears. Kamitani blocks a spear and hits a Star Crusher. When Kuri stands up, Kamitani hits a double kick. When Kuri hits back, Kamitani hits a spinning Star Crusher on Kuri. The three count is reached, and Kamitani successfully defends her title.
Kamitani: "This is the red belt. When I was chosen to challenge for the red belt, many people may have said a lot of things. Some may have thought that I couldn't do it. But you don't need to try to take someone else's place. Just keep proving who Sayaka Kure is in this ring, like you did today."
Kura: "I was reminded that this is what it means to be an absolute champion, and I'm incredibly frustrated. But I realized once again that the back I admired is big and great, and that no matter where you go, your true essence never changes. Thank you for accepting my challenge and fighting with me today!"
When Kura asked for a handshake, Kamitani slapped her hand and said, "Tongue out!"
Kamitani: "Just hurry up and go home, you damn Cinderella!"
Kurei left the stage saying, "I'll definitely come back!"
Kamitani: "Servants of Korakuen Hall! Stardom has always been, is now, and will continue to be the best and worst promotion! Saya-sama guarantees it. Hey, were you listening? Saya-sama guarantees it. React, servants! I will continue to show Stardom the greatest nightmare in its history. Servants, kneel down and say goodbye forever!"
Comment from Kamitani
"Kurei, can you feel it with your whole body? This is the red belt. But, you may have given it your all, but Saya-sama hasn't given it her all yet. Like I said before, she doesn't need to try to take anyone's place, she doesn't need to think that she has to carry someone else's burden. She is who she is. If Sayaka Kurei continues to prove who she is, that she is Sayaka Kurei, like she did today, then everyone will follow her, won't they? Those are kind words from Saya-sama. Be grateful."
Comment from Kurei
"Right now, all I can feel is frustration. I'm still no match for Kamitani-san, and I haven't come close to surpassing her in the slightest, but as Kamitani-san said, I don't need to take anyone's place. I used to think I had to do this, that, work harder, but that's not the case. I want to be myself, grow step by step, build Stardom's future, and make my Stardom dream come true. After all, Kamitani-san, the person I looked up to, was there. So I won't give up, and I want to continue to climb steadily, step by step. I don't need to move up a grade, right? I'll try again."