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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?
Kurei charges in and unleashes a series of dropkicks. Kamiya stands her ground and takes them. Kurei attempts a tackle, but Kamiya takes her to the ground. Kurei delivers a DDT on the ground. Kamiya gets on top and applies a sleeper hold. Kurei tries to get behind Kamiya, but Kamiya gets on top again. Kamiya kicks Kurei off the ropes as she tries to escape and performs a swan dive plancha to the outside. During the brawl outside the ring, Kamiya repeatedly throws Kurei into the audience. Kamiya brings a chair into the ring and sits there waiting. Kurei manages to get back in at the 17 count, but Kamiya slams her into the chair and delivers a dropkick. Kamiya stomps on Kurei repeatedly. She corners her against the ropes and stomps on her face. She kicks her in the face again. Kurei gets up and attempts an elbow, but Kamiya immediately grabs her arm. Kurei escapes, but Kamiya stomps on her face again. Kurei delivers a series of elbows, dodges a dropkick, and Kamitani stomps on her foot. She dodges a dropkick and delivers a dropkick of her own. Kurei delivers a series of dropkicks as Kamitani charges. She pulls Kamitani up but is thrown into the ropes. However, Kurei delivers an elbow attack and a sleeper hold. Kamitani escapes and Kurei delivers a missile kick. Kamitani kicks out and Kurei charges, but Kamitani lands an elbow. Kamitani lands a series of elbows. Kurei doesn't let her run and delivers a series of elbows and dropkicks. Kamitani counters with a dropkick. Kamitani pulls her up but is thrown into the ropes and delivers an elbow attack, a neckbreaker, and a hold. Kamitani kicks out, and10 minutes have passed. Kurei attempts a spear on Kamitani. Kamitani dodges and rolls her up, but Kurei tells her not to rush. Kurei kicks out and resists Kurei's attempt at a star crusher. Kamiya counters with a spin kick, andKurei jumps in and applies a sleeper hold. She doesn't let him escape and moves to the center. When Kamiya escapes, Kurei goes for the Tokimeki Cutter. Kamiya counters, but Kurei lands a spear.Kurei is countered butlands a Tokimeki Cutter. However, Kamiya manages to counter that as well.
Kurei tries to lift Kamiya, but Kamiya throws her backward. Kamiya climbs to the corner and delivers a missile kick. Another one from the opposite corner. 15 minutes have passed. Kamiya delivers a third missile kick. She climbs to the corner again, andKurei stands up and takes a fourth. Kamiya goes for cover repeatedly. When Kurei kicks out, Kamiya stands firm and kicks her away. Kamiya delivers a series of open-hand strikes, and Kurei manages to stand up and delivers an elbow. Kamiya smiles and delivers another elbow. Kurei delivers an elbow, and Kamiya replies, "That didn't hurt at all!" and hits back. Kurei delivers an elbow, and Kamiya replies with an elbow. After an exchange of elbows, Kurei delivers a flurry of strikes. Kamiya stands up and takes the hits. Kurei delivers an elbow, dodges Kamiya anddelivers a spear. Kurei changes the angle and delivers four consecutive Violet Shootings. She stands up and delivers a Falcon Arrow.
However, Kamiya manages to turn the tables. 20 minutes have passed. When Kurei tries to lift her, Kamiya counters. Kurei attempts a series of roll-ups. She tries to roll her up forcefully, but Kamiyamanages to escape. Kamiya blocks the spear and delivers a Star Crusher. As Kurei gets up, Kamiya delivers a double kick. Kurei counters, and Kamiya hits Kurei with a spinning Star Crusher. Thereferee counts to three, and Kamiya 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."