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Konami, who defeated Starlight Kid to win her first Stardom Singles Championship on her sixth attempt, is now facing her first title defense. She challenged Sorei Ami and Iida Saya, who had pinned her, to a match to determine the next challenger, and Iida emerged victorious, becoming the challenger. This will be Iida's first challenge for the white belt. Will she win a singles title for the first time since the Future of Stardom Championship? Or will Konami defeat her again and continue her defense streak? The match
starts with a lock-up, and as Konami tries to push Iida, Iida pushes her into the ropes. Iida applies a headlock, and Konami tries to shake her, but Iida sends her flying with a shoulder tackle. Konami applies an armlock and kicks Iida's left arm, followed by a middle kick. Konami throws Iida out of the ring, and the fight spills outside. Konami throws Iida into the audience. Iida slams Konami into the ring post. Iida is brought back in, and Konami applies an armbreaker. Iida escapes, but Konami kicks her left arm. Iida charges forward, but Konami lands a series of elbows to her left arm. Iida lands a series of elbows and chops. Konami applies an armbar. Iida attempts a brainbuster. Iida lands a series of chops. Konami dodges and scratches her face. Iida counters with a shoulder tackle, a running lariat, and an Iida Rocket. Konami kicks out, and Iida goes for a Northern Suplex. Konami holds on and goes for a hanging armbar. Konami stomps on the arm and lands a fisherman suplex. Iida kicks out, and Konami lands a series of middle kicks. Iida lands a series of chops, and Iida retaliates with chops of her own. Konami scratches her face and charges forward, but gets hit with a jumping chop. 10 minutes have passed. Konami attempts a German Suplex, but Iida blocks it and lands a lariat, and Konami counters with a high kick. Both are down. After an exchange of elbows, Iida delivers a kesagiri chop. Konami jumps in and applies an armlock. Iida escapes, and Konami delivers a German suplex. Iida kicks out, and Konami hits a triangle kick and a knee attack. Iida attempts a Triangle Lancer, but Konami counters and goes for a brainbuster. Konami counters and applies a sleeper hold. Iida gets up, swings Konami around, and slams her down with another buster. Konami hits Iida in the corner with a deadly drive, and as Konami climbs to the corner, Iida hits a superplex. Iida climbs to the corner and hits a diving lariat and a final cut. Konami kicks out, and Iida declares she's going for the finish and goes for a brainbuster. Konami resists and hits a high kick, which Iida dodges, and hits a lariat. Iida hits a running lariat, and puts Konami on the corner and gets in a pose for a "Take care!" Konami counters and hits a Triangle Lancer. Iida counters and hits a lariat. Iida hits a lariat, and Konami tries to withstand it, but Iida hits another one. Konami counters, and Iida delivers a vertical drop brainbuster. Konami counters again, and Iida throws a supporter and hits a lariat, but Konami dodges and applies a sleeper hold. She takes him to the center and applies a body lock. Iida manages to escape. Konami hits a German suplex, a Tequila Sunrise, and a Triangle Lancer. Iida reverses and pins her. Konami tries to escape and hits an Iidabashi, but Konami counters and hits a high kick. Iida withstands it and hits a lariat, but Konami dodges and hits a high kick. 20 minutes have passed. Konami kicks Iida in the face and hits a Final Lancer. Iida gives up, and Konami wins.
Konami: "Hey, you damn Stardom fans gathered at Ryogoku for the end of the year. Your hated Konami has successfully defended her title for the first time. Hey Iida, I won in the 'fair and square' way you wanted, but how do you feel about that?"
Iida: "How do I feel? I don't know... I feel refreshed. You bastard! Fighting in your most psychopathic form has been a valuable experience for me. Why don't you come over here instead of staying over there?"
Konami gives a wry smile. Iida extends her hand for a handshake, and Konami takes it. However, Konami immediately delivers an elbow stomp to Iida's arm.
Konami: "Hey, what nonsense are you spouting, Iida? Well, I can see why. My submission hold must have made you sleepy. Go home! Hey, I told you to go home already, you loser!"
Rina appears.
Rinami: "First of all, congratulations on defending your title. To be honest, seeing Konami fighting so energetically with that white belt, and seeing the other HATE members shining in their preliminary matches leading up to Ryogoku, I was half amazed, but also incredibly frustrated. I was thinking things like it was just a matter of timing, or that it wasn't my turn yet, trying to act cool, but I realized that if I kept thinking like that, I'd never be able to wear that belt. I've seized my chance here today, so next time, please let me challenge you for that white belt. No! Let me challenge you, you damn sis!"
Konami: "I'm your sis! Oh well. I'll let it slide this time, because you're so generous. I've been watching you win today and how much you've accomplished this year. So, the next time we fight, I think it would be interesting to put this belt on the line."
Konami extends her hand, and Rinami slaps it and spits at her.
Konami: "Hey, I'll forgive you the second time, but there won't be a third time! Anyway, that's fine. Today I successfully defended this belt for the first time. And no matter who comes along, no matter what they do to me, I will definitely continue to defend it, next year and beyond. Stardom, the end!"
Konami's comment
: "I've successfully defended the white belt for the first time, and it was at the big year-end match in Ryogoku. But seriously, don't you Stardom fans hate me a little too much? Three years ago at Ryogoku, I left Stardom, and last year I was defeated in seconds by Syuri. I never imagined that this year I would have this belt and be able to defend it. You never know what's going to happen in a year at Stardom. That's why pro wrestling is so interesting. Even if you Stardom fans hate me, I'll continue to defend this belt next year as well. The Stardom you dream of is the end of the line!"
Iida's comment:
"Damn it... That bastard. I lost in a fair and square, head-on battle. It's frustrating, it's frustrating, but somehow I feel a little refreshed, or rather, I'm a little happy that he fought me without any tricks. I don't know why? But... Ah... White is so far away... It took a long time just to challenge for it, but I've learned the hard way that it will take even more time to wear the belt. But I won't give up. I won't give up anymore. I will definitely wear that white belt around my waist. I will definitely keep the promises I've made to so many people."