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IWGP Women's Champion Shuri gave Matoi Hamabe a harsh welcome
To help Hamabe reach the top four in the "Wild Horse Tournament," Saya Iida asked Syuri, the "final boss of Stardom," to serve as a special instructor
The match began with a deliberate ground battle, but it intensified as time went on. "Come on!" Shuri shouted, thrusting her chest forward, to which Hamabe responded with three consecutive dropkicks. However, Shuri took them head-on and retaliated with a powerful kick, then mercilessly applied a reverse Boston crab
Hamabe was also desperate. She bravely threw an elbow strike in an attempt to break through, but Shuri, who had transformed into a strict instructor, yelled, "That won't work! Is that all you've got?!" She overwhelmed the young warrior with her sheer willpower
Nevertheless, Hamabe fought back, transitioning from a shoulder throw to an armbar submission. However, Shuri endured this and stopped her momentum with a spinning kick, then delivered a swift counter high kick. Finally, at 11 minutes and 31 seconds, she secured the tap-out with a scorpion deathlock, demonstrating the difference in their abilities
After the match, Shuri rushed over to Hamabe and spoke to her. Even amidst her tough attacks, her desire for Hamabe's growth was evident
Hamabe will face Soy of Evolution in the semi-finals of the "Jajiuma Tournament" on November 6th. Can she use the experience she gained from facing the final boss to secure a ticket to the finals?
Shuri: "I've been watching Matoi since she debuted, so I'm happy that we can have a singles match like this. Matoi is small, but I think she can use that to her advantage. I really want her to win the Jajyuma Tournament, and I hope that Matoi will become a great wrestler in the future! I'm looking forward to having another singles match with a more mature Matoi. Good luck! Win the Jajyuma Tournament!"
Hamabe Matoi:"Being able to compete against Shuri, who holds the IWGP title, for over 10 minutes in Utsunomiya has boosted my confidence. Next up is the semi-finals for Jajiuma. I'm going to win my way through here to the finals and become the champion! Thank you very much!"