JPN
Future of Stardom Champion HANAKO showed the dignity of a champion. At "STARDOM in KOBE 2026 Feb." (February 22nd, Kobe Art Center), she teamed up with Maika and Hazuki to face Akira, India Siuks and Tabata in a six-person tag team match. This match served as a preview of her defense of the Future Championship against Tetsu at the Korakuen Hall event on February 28th
When he faced Tetsu as the starting wrestler, he took the elbows head-on. He then unleashed powerful stomps and shoulder tackles, treating his challenger like a child
Her team won the match. HANAKO, who had shown her superior class to Tetsu, who was on the rise after securing a title shot, grabbed the microphone and questioned, "Hey, Akira. You say you're 'ready,' but can you really wear this belt when you're so dependent on your big sister? This belt has been worn by many seniors. I stand here as champion carrying the resolve of all of them, and the resolve of all the guys I've defended it against. Is that resolve you're serious?" HANAKO, speaking in full Kyoto dialect, was incredibly intimidating
Akira, however, did not flinch. "Do you think my resolve is real? Of course it is! Are you relying on my older sisters? I was the captain in the unit rivalry match (Mi Vida Loca vs. E neXus V at the February 7th Osaka tournament). From my days as a trainee to after my debut, I've always watched the brilliance of Future from beside the ring. With the resolve of my seniors, you, and HANAKO on my shoulders, I will become the new Future champion on February 28th!" he replied
Sensing the challenger's determination, the champion, as if possessed by fighting spirit, raised the belt and shouted, "Can you do it!?" The decisive battle is now upon us