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Meni☆Mani, also known as Furusawa Kian & Rian, from the Ito Respect Army, suffered their third consecutive loss in the Silver Week series. Meni☆Mani, who lost to Rina & Inaba Azusa in Tottori on 9.19 and to Watanabe Momo & Kamitani Saya in Fukuyama on 9.20, faced the current Goddesses of Stardom champions, 02line (AZM & Amasaki Mitsuyoshi)
They launched a surprise attack before the gong, with both of them ganging up on AZM. However, when AZM dodged their combined dropkick, Rian got caught in a coordinated attack by 02line, putting her in a difficult position
Rian launched a series of stomping attacks, and Furusawa countered with an ankle lock, but neither proved to be a decisive blow
Rian, who had been damaged by Tensaki's various DDTs, was ultimately defeated by Tensei
At the 8.23 Ryogoku event, Rian's absence meant their chance to challenge for the NEW BLOOD Tag Team Championship (currently held by Sakura Aya & Kurei Sayaka) was eliminated. This series was a fresh start for the two, but they have been facing tough battles. Will they be able to earn another title shot?
[A story about Furusawa Kian and Rian]
Rian: Our opponents were from 02line, who hold the Goddess (belts)... Their tag team skills were incredible... I guess... yeah, I was overwhelmed.Furusawa: You were overwhelmed too.Rian : But... yeah, I feel like with each match... yeah, I've learned a lot... yeah. Meni☆Mani still has a long way to go to improve our tag team skills. We still have matches left... We'll use today's match as fuel and get stronger and stronger.Furusawa: Everyone! Watch us.
[A conversation between AZM and Mitsuyoshi Amasaki]
Tensaki: It's an expected result, but...AZM: I think their teamwork has improved somewhat since they first started working together, but I'd be pretty strict with them because they're still lacking in the most basic things, like being able to take hits and being able to take bumps. Are they aiming for the NEW BLOOD tag team title? I wonder?Tensaki きっとそうだと思います。AZM: Right. Well, I don't think they'll be coming to Goddess anytime soon, but I hope they'll be strong enough to fight us someday.