JPN
In the opening match of the spring tradition "Cinderella Tournament 2026" (held on the 6th at the Chunichi Hall in Aichi), Ranna Yagami defeated Wakana Tsukiyama to advance to the next round
The two, who had engaged in a "kick vs. butt debate" at a press conference the other day, continued their stubborn rivalry from the start. Yagami retaliated against Tsukiyama's butt attacks with kicks, and then cornered Tsukiyama with an armlock
He scored a penalty kick at a crucial moment, then went for an armbar. He escaped the Palo Special and roll-up attempts, then landed two counter high kicks. Finally, he finished him off with a Beat Buster
After the match, he said, "I managed to beat Shiriyama Parosuke. Even if you're wary, that ass is dangerous, and Paro is dangerous too. I managed to win today, but Shiriyama Parosuke is really good at this (head), so I don't want to let my guard down the next time we meet, because he might do something."
In the second round (on the 8th at Korakuen Hall), he is scheduled to face Hanan. He renewed his vow, saying, "I want to keep winning like this, take the championship, become the first prince in history to wear a military uniform, and wear that belt that I've always wanted."