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AZM and Anne Kanaya faced off in a singles match. It will be a valuable opportunity for the young Kanaya to learn something.
Kanaya extended her hand for a handshake, saying, "AZM-san, please," but AZM kicked her away and attacked, saying, "You're so cocky!" Kanaya delivered an arm whip, and AZM retaliated with a dropkick. She then drove Kanaya into the ropes, stomped on her face, and delivered a soccer ball kick. Kanaya kicked out, and AZM landed another one and a camel clutch. AZM provoked her, saying, "Can you really call me your senior?" To AZM's question, "Who taught you that?", Kanaya delivered a dropkick, then warned and prepared for a body slam. AZM resisted, but Kanaya jumped on her. However, AZM grabbed her arm and locked in an armlock. Kanaya escaped, and she and AZM exchanged elbows. AZM delivered a series of blows and charged forward, but Kanaya stopped her and applied a reverse figure-four leglock. As AZM escapes, Kanaya delivers a dropkick. AZM kicks out, and Kanaya corners him, attempting a running elbow followed by a bulldog headlock. AZM dodges and lands a close-range foot stomp followed by a missile kick. Kanaya kicks out, and AZM declares he's going for the finish and goes for a diving foot stomp. Kanaya dodges, and AZM shouts "Don't mess with me!" and delivers a dropkick. However, Kanaya applies a reverse figure-four leglock. AZM escapes, and Kanaya lands a series of elbows. AZM endures and shouts "Don't underestimate me!" and delivers a brainbuster. Kanaya kicks out, and AZM aims for a high kick. Kanaya dodges and rolls him up. AZM attempts the Azumi Sushi, but Kanaya reverses and rolls him up again. AZM kicks out and applies an armbar. He tightens the hold, and Kanaya gives up, ending the match.
Hanan announces her return at Korakuen Hall
. Hanan, who had been absent due to injury, appeared on stage and took the microphone.
"Hello! The fact that I'm here means that I'm back, sorry to have kept you waiting! I will be returning at Korakuen Hall on January 21st. It's been a long absence, but I'm going to go full speed ahead, so please support me!"