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In the "Red Stars Representative Deciding Match," which served as the semi-final of the final tournament for the single league competition "5★STAR GP 2026," Rina defeated Maika to advance to the championship final
The match started as a chaotic free-for-all. After throwing each other into the audience, Rina slashed a steel chair at Maika's right arm, relentlessly attacking her opponent's weak point. She then followed up with a Manji hold and a missile kick, putting her opponent on the defensive
Even after taking a superplex, she blocked the rolling lariat with a hip throw, preventing a follow-up attack. From the top rope, she slammed Maika's right arm into the top rope, dealing significant damage, and then delivered a double knee drop to the right arm. From there, she trapped Maika in a Hydrangea and put her in a difficult position
With her right arm immobilized, Maika fought back with a lariat using her left arm, a superplex from the top rope, and two consecutive Michinoku Driver IIs, but she refused to be pinned for the three count
After blocking the Michinoku Driver II with a wrist clutch, he locked in a wing-breaking hold and then captured his opponent again with a Hydrangea. He locked it in firmly in the center of the ring, settling the score with his opponent, with whom he had ended up in a 15-minute draw in the official match in Sapporo on August 8th
This sets up a championship match against Starlight Kidd, the representative of the Blue Stars. He's now just one win away from becoming the youngest champion
Meanwhile, Maika, who was aiming for her first championship in two years, was eliminated in the semi-finals
[Maika's Story]
I thought I'd made it the best summer festival ever, but in the very end I had to admit defeat. It's frustrating. It's pathetic. It's frustrating. Well, I know there's no point in dwelling on it, but it's always fun playing against you, Rina. I know my condescending attitude is annoying, but I'd love to play against you again and again. I'll refresh myself in Mexico to shake off these feelings of frustration and shame, and come back to Japan even stronger. Did everyone enjoy the summer festival? I enjoyed it to the very end. I'll definitely win next year. That's all