RED STARS-A Official Match

Former World of Stardom Champion Sayaka Kurei suffered a heartbreaking defeat. She faced Tomoka Inaba (JTO) in a Red Stars A official match at the midsummer league tournament "Sammy presents STARDOM 5★STAR GP 2026" (July 20th, Osaka Herbis Hall)

Having won two consecutive matches since the opening on the 18th, defeating Tetsu Akira and Rina, Kyurei conceded the first point and was forced into a difficult situation. She attempted a Tokimeki Spear early on, but was caught in a face lock. Undeterred, she reversed the position and turned the tables with a sleeper hold. She then followed up with a body-lock sleeper hold, regaining her pace

At the crucial moment, he shouted, "Wake up, Tomoka!" and aimed his Tokimeki Spear, but Tomoka's right knee hit him in the jaw. He collapsed to the ground. Immediately afterward, while still semi-conscious, he was hit with an Inaba Drop and lost in just 4 minutes and 49 seconds

Kyurei, lying sprawled on the ring, was carried out of the ring by Saori Anno, the second for COSMIC ANGELS. She offered no comment after the match

Tomoka, on the other hand, reflected, "I'm so happy that I was able to beat Kyurei. I don't know why I'm so happy. That's how much I didn't want to lose to her. That's all. She's amazing. Truly amazing. As you all know, she's a really incredible person. That's why I never wanted to lose to her again, and I won't lose again."

She added, "But you know, I still haven't had enough. I realized that after today's match. I haven't had enough. Because she's so amazing, I want to compete against her even more. She's really incredible. That's why I've been studying her so hard. I'm not excited by Sayaka Kurei. We'll definitely play again. I'm going to make my summer even hotter."