Strech

Kinda although at least she isn't being pinned / the third was a time limit draw. She definitely isnt the focus focus this month, but her & Mayu seem to have a rough month! Thank for your support though, i always appreciate comments to shape up my booking!

STARDOM Goddesses Cup Tour Tag 4 Monday Week 3 November 2023 Attendance: 1,500 People Opening Match: ALFA [Giulia (62), Suzu Suzuki (69), Thekla (52), MIRAI (43) and Mai Sakurai (37)] defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (75), Koguma (55), Saya Iida (49), Hanan (43) and Momo Kohgo (38)] in 17:47 when Giulia pinned Momo Kohgo with a Big Boot (65). Match 2: Io Shirai (69) and Maya Yukihi (60) defeated Vermillion World [Himeka (62) and Yui Inihara (25)] in 13:48 when Io Shirai submitted Yui Inihara with a Cloverleaf (64). Match 3: Queen's Quest [AZM (66), Saya Kamitani (63) and Miyu Amasaki (43)] drew with Vermillion World [Maika (66), Syuri (72) and Natsupoi (69)] in 20:00 when the time limit expired (69). Semi Main: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (62), Momo Watanabe (64), Natsuko Tora (55) and Saki Kashima (55)] defeated Tam Nakano (69), Skye Blue (41), Mina Shirakawa (48) and Unagi Sayaka (44) in 15:48 when Natsuko Tora pinned Skye Blue with an Ascension (65). Main Event: Hazuki (49) defeated Brittany Bryant (21) in 11:05 by pinfall with a Diving Senton. Hazuki makes defence number three of the High Speed title (44). Show Closing Promo: Fukuoka Double Crazy are back together, Koguma insits before Hazuki can get on the mic, they will be representing STARS at the upcoming Goddesses Cup Tournament (61). Show Grade: 47 Show Notes - Oof Hazuki & Brittany having no chemistry hurt an already weak main event, miraculously not causing us to lose any pop! - Double MIRAI praise from Fuka & Tam is curious given MIRAI’s lack of pop gain

STARDOM Goddesses Cup Tour Tag 3 Wednesday Week 2 November 2023 Attendance: 1,500 People Opening Match: Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (67), Maya Yukihi (61), Unagi Sayaka (44) and Mina Shirakawa (48)] defeated Hazuki (62), Koguma (52), Momo Kohgo (41) & Brittany Bryant (32) in 11:06 when Tam Nakano pinned Brittany Bryant with a Tiger Suplex Hold (62). Match 2: Io Shirai (67) defeated Yui Inihara (25) in 8:53 by submission with a Cloverleaf (57). Match 3: ALFA (Giulia (59), Suzu Suzuki (65) and Thekla (49)] defeated Vermillion World [Himeka (62), Maika (67) and Natsupoi (59)] and STARS [Saya Iida (52), Hanan (43) with Skye Blue (38)] in 18:04 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Skye Blue with a bridging German Suplex (63). Semi Main: Syuri (67) defeated MIRAI (43) and Momo Watanabe (67) in 9:31 when Syuri pinned MIRAI with a KG Flash (69). Main Event: Queen's Quest [KAIRI (71), AZM (64), Saya Kamitani (66) and Miyu Amasaki (46)] defeated Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (63), Natsuko Tora (57), Saki Kashima (56) and Ruaka (43)] in 19:51 when Saya Kamitani pinned Saki Kashima with a Star Crusher (67). Show Closing Promo: Queen's Quest nominate Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki to represent them, after their heroics at Winter Warfare! (60). Show Grade: 66 Show Notes - Only to say KAIRI must have been pretty upset at being snubbed for a potential Goddesses title match, she’ll have to find a different route to the end of the year...

STARDOM Goddesses Cup Tour Tag 2 Wednesday Week 1 November 2023 Attendance: 1,500 People Opening Match: Miyu Amasaki (45) defeated Yui Inihara (25) in 7:48 by pinfall with a Jumping DDT. Miyu Amasaki makes defence number two of the Future of Stardom title (28). Match 2: Queen's Quest [KAIRI (76), AZM (66) and Saya Kamitani (64)] defeated STARS [Koguma (51), Momo Kohgo (39) and Saya Iida (51) in 13:40 when AZM submitted Momo Kohgo with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (63). Match 3: STARS [Mayu Iwatani (78), Hazuki (68) and Hanan (39)] defeated Io Shirai (71), Skye Blue (40) and Brittany Bryant (28) in 11:53 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Brittany Bryant with a Dragon Suplex (64). Semi Main: Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (59), Tam Nakano (69), Unagi Sayaka (46) and Mina Shirakawa (46)] defeated Vermillion World [Maika (66), Syuri (65), Natsupoi (65) and Himeka (61)] in 17:41 when Maya Yukihi pinned Himeka with a Buzzsaw Kick (66). Main Event: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (62), Momo Watanabe (70), Natsuko Tora (53), Saki Kashima (55) and Ruaka (41)] defeated ALFA [Giulia (65), Suzu Suzuki (65), MIRAI (46), Thekla (48) and Mai Sakurai (36)] in 18:43 when Starlight Kid pinned Mai Sakurai with a Black Tiger Driver (65). Show Closing Promo: If Saki wants to see Tora & Ruaka back to normal, she has to win the Goddesses tournament with Starlight (58). Show Grade: 64 Show Notes - Oedo Tai duo of Saki & Straight should be fun to see, - Yui scoring so low is a little worrying as she hasn’t pushed past the future sub 30s scores after a year like expected, although she did start from a low base

STARDOM Goddesses Cup Tour Tag 1 Monday Week 1 November 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Momo Watanabe (65), Saki Kashima (55) and Brittany Bryant (32) defeated Saya Iida (48), Momo Kohgo (40) and Skye Blue (43) in 6:07 when Momo Watanabe pinned Momo Kohgo with a B Driver (59). Match 2: Natsupoi (66) defeated Himeka (62) and Mai Sakurai (36) in 10:48 when Natsupoi pinned Mai Sakurai with a Fairy Blink (61). Match 3: ALFA [Giulia (58), Suzu Suzuki (69), MIRAI (45) and Thekla (50)] defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (77), Hazuki (66), Koguma (52) and Hanan (42)] in 20:48 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Koguma with a German Suplex Hold (68). Angle: Suzu & Thekla are the first team announced for the tournament, representing ALFA (65). Semi Main: Queen's Quest [KAIRI (72), AZM (60), Saya Kamitani (67) and Miyu Amasaki (45)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (58), Tam Nakano (70), Unagi Sayaka (44) and Mina Shirakawa (44)] in 15:48 when KAIRI submitted Mina Shirakawa with The Anchor (67). Main Event: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (66), Ruaka (41) and Natsuko Tora (55)] defeated Vermillion World [Syuri (63), Maika (69) and Yui Inihara (28)] in 19:40 when Starlight Kid pinned Yui Inihara with a Black Tiger Driver. Natsuko Tora and Black Tiger Kaidou make defence number one of the Artist of Stardom title (62). Show Closing Promo: Starlight to step up training of Oedo Tai for long term success (65). Show Grade: 67 Show Notes - Giulia really off her game - Plan for tournament is toreveal one team per tour card, with the final two spots going to the new STARDOM rookies, and a mystery team

Fight forever has never applied more than to the two of them!

STARDOM Winter Warfare 2023 Saturday Week 4 October 2023 Attendance: 17,000 People in Tohoku Pre-show Match: Brittany Bryant & Momo Kohgo vs. Cosmic Angels – Delicious (Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka) Comic Angels – Delicious [Mina Shirakawa (47) & Unagi Sayaka (44)] defeated Momo Kohgo (38) and Brittany Bryant (31) in 7:46 when Unagi Sayaka submitted Brittany Bryant with a Gory Special (44). Opening Match: Queen's Quest (Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Saki Kashima & Natsuko Tora] Pre-Match Promos: Queen's Quest: Miyu still can’t promise some high flying drama, but can assure Saya that she will give her all tonight. Oedo Tai: Saki is worried about her friend since Starlight fully took over, but she can’t seem to focus or talk to Natsuko like she used to. Match Overview: Miyu hesitating on the top rope was the difference maker in this one, with the Devil Duo able to squeak out the victory. Saki showed concern for her friend throughout the match, visibly upset at Tora’s losing battle to Starlight Kid’s darkness. Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Saki Kashima (59) & Natsuko Tora (58)] defeated Queen’s Quest [Saya Kamitani (63) and Miyu Amasaki (46)] in 11:48 when Natsuko Tora pinned Miyu Amasaki with a Marici (65). Match 2 Match 2: Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Ruaka) vs. ALFA (Thekla & MIRAI) Pre-Match Promos: Oedo Tai: Momo doesn’t really get proper responses from Ruaka, but as long as Ruaka keeps on winning, she doesn’t really care about her outside of the ring ALFA: Thekla & MIRAI look prepared for a fight tonight as they look to prove themselves once again. Match Overview: Seeing Ruaka dominate the early goings inspired Momo to deliver her kicks with extra intensity, giving ALFA no choice then to attempt to come from behind, which ultimately they failed to do so. Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (65) and Ruaka (35)] defeated ALFA [Thekla (44) and MIRAI (40)] in 10:58 when Ruaka pinned MIRAI with a Complete Shot (50). Match 3: STARS (Hazuki, Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika, Himeka & Yui Inihara) Pre-Match Promos: STARS: STARS look tired as they awkwardly can’t decide who will lead the promo. Hanan eventually steps up, promising change for the faction once they consistently start delivering in these multiperson lower card ppv matches. Vermillion World: The Artists champs are impressed with Yui’s character development in training as hard as they do. Assurances of their standards being maintained tonight are shared by all. Match Overview: A clear breakdown in communication within FWC overshadows the resilient improvement in Wing Gori. However, Vermillion World operate like a well-oiled machine, with their rookie newgen Yui holding her own next to the artist of STARDOM champions, allowing Vermillion World to pick up the win, interestingly over Koguma rather then a less experienced STARS stable mate… Vermillion World [Syuri (72), Himeka (62), Maika (67) and Yui Inihara (29)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (67), Koguma (53), Saya Iida (48) and Hanan (37)] in 15:48 when Maika pinned Koguma with a Michinoku Driver II (61). Match 4: SWA Title Match – 3rd Defence: Challenger Skye Blue vs 10th Champion Natsupoi (c) Pre-Match Promos: Skye Blue: Keen to prove everyone wrong, Skye asks everyone to pay attention to her Natsupoi: Natsupoi seems distracted but attempts to hype herself up before assuring fans of another Poi-fect display Match Overview: The crowd could visibly see the frustration grow in the champions offence, as Skye Blue was able to provide a much tougher challenge then anyone expected! Some brutal kicks almost gave Blue the surprise victory! However, the resilient Natsupoi recovers well from offensive move, ensuring that she has just enough energy to get to the top rope, to ensure another successful defence Natsupoi defeated Skye Blue in 14:33 by pinfall with a Fairial Gift. Natsupoi makes defence number three of the SWA Undisputed World Women's title (60). Match 5: Goddesses of STARDOM Title Match – 4th Defence: Challenger Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano & Maya Yukihi) vs 24th Champion ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) (c) Pre-Match Promos: Cosmic Angels: Tam is excited for this opportunity, as this could springboard Cosmic Angels back into the STARDOM Stratosphere, which Maya breaks to laugh and pat her head ALFA: ALFA consider how best to display all of the titles in STARDOM, as they know Giulia will stand on top of the company at the end of the year. Giulia’s disgusted at Tam challenging their titles is obvious. Match Overview: Giulia refuses to shake hands compared to the other 3 competitors. Once Giulia sees Tam volunteer to start the match, she then turns her nose up and steps out of the ring allowing Suzuki to start the match. We do see the highlights from all four competitors including a slap exchange between Tam & Giulia after they finally connect. Ultimately Giulia’s choice to let Suzu pick up the majority of the match costs ALFA due to Suzu being unable to kick out of Tam’s Twilight Dream. Giulia had plenty of time to jump in and break up the cover but as is the ALFA way, she entrusted Suzu to power out herself, costing them their titles. Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (73) and Maya Yukihi (62)] defeated ALFA [Giulia (66) & Suzu Suzuki (67)] in 24:11 when Tam Nakano pinned Suzu Suzuki with a Twilight Dream. Tam Nakano and Maya Yukihi win the Goddesses of Stardom titles (74). Angle: Tam celebrates with Yukihi! Tam makes a couple of attempts to name the tag team which clearly does not meet Maya’s satisfaction (“Super Dream” & “Ice Creams” earning chuckles from the crowd) before announcing to the crowd that they will agree a new Tag team name very shortly! ALFA sulk to the back on their own two feet, bemoaning the loss of their titles (63) Semi Main: Wonder of STARDOM Number 1 Contendership - Ladder Match: AZM vs Starlight Kid Pre-Match Promos: AZM: AZM needs to win this opportunity, as she has been watching Starlight Kid & Io Shirai from afar, for completely different reasons. Starlight Kid: Kid can’t think of a reason why she won’t win tonight, with her two supports by her side, a white belt match in her future is all but assured. Match Overview: AZM, in a special white with purple trim attire, is flanked by Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki as her two supports, can only wait to be met by the Dark Sky Tiger flanked by her two almost zombified supports in Ruaka & Natsuko Tora. A frantic affair where both wrestlers were able to demonstrate their Great chemistry, with the ladders around the ring only enhancing the damage they could inflict onto each other. Towards the end of the match a ref bump causes chaos to break out! As Tora levels AZM with a clothesline, Ruaka chases Miyu & Saya up the ladder on the outside of the ring. Starlight orders Ruaka to guard the ladder keeping an eye on the two QQ supports, alongside ordering Tora to the announce desk on the opposite side of the ring to collect the second mask, to put on AZM. As Tora walks purposely and puts her hand on the mask, Kamitani leaps off the top of the ladder wiping out herself & Ruaka. This leaves Miyu to watch an oblivious Tora stride purposely back to Starlight, intent on putting it on AZM then winning the contract. Knowing she only has one shot at saving this match, Miyu steadies herself taking a shaky breath in before performing a twisting high angled frog splash which wipes out both Starlight & Tora. This seems to wipe out Starlight and stun Tora enough for AZM to scratch and claw her way up to the top of the ladder in the ring, becoming the new number one contender! AZM (71) defeated Starlight Kid (66) in a Ladder match in 22:50 when AZM retrieved the contract. AZM is the new number 1 contender to the Wonder of STARDOM Title (75). Angle: AZM Wins! She embraces Miyu & Saya as she claims victory in this latest clash between her & Kid. Starlight is carried out by Tora & Ruaka (56). Main Event: KAIRI vs Io Shirai vs Mayu Iwatani Pre-Match Promos: KAIRI: KAIRI was impressed with her factions gutsy performances tonight, she promises to represent them and Queen’s Quest with pride, as their leader. Io Shirai: Io is intrigued with this match up, as she wants to see Mayu’s development up close and personal, alongside see how her approved Queen’s Quest leader in KAIRI steps up to the big stage. Mayu Iwatani: Mayu is focussed and ready for this match, thanks to Hazuki lending her some hair ties and Hanan supporting her by bringing her red belt. Match Overview: The slow built nature to this one helped the crowd to decompress after the last high drama affair but also get fully invested in this absolute masterclass in joshi puroresu. With a finisher spam middle leading to nail biting near falls, it was clear that despite the lack of belts being on the line, the victory in this main event match had a deep meaning to each competitor. The two one pairings that occurred throughout the match between each combination of the trio did tease the fans yearning for even a possibility of a reunion for the trio but ultimately Mayu was able to best withstand the pressure, fighting through the pain from underneath to rock Io with a drop kick, then dodge the KAIRI attack to hit a desperation Superkick followed by the iconic Moonsault to collect the three count. Mayu Iwatani (83) defeated KAIRI (81) and Io Shirai (76) in 28:02 when Mayu Iwatani pinned KAIRI with a Moonsault (80). Show Closing Angle: Mayu closes the show by promising, as the Icon, to continue to lead STARDOM into the future. Any hopes of a Threedom reciliation are thwarted as KAIRI & Io roll out of either side of the ring, leaving Mayu to sign us off (68). Show Grade: 79 Show Notes - Looking to expand the season finale with some non title singles matches, interested in anyone’s thoughts but I do have a couple of ideas! - Interested to hear what you thought of the AZM vs Kid match, given the overbooked nature and finish potentially taking the attention off the two wrestlers in the match, but hopefully it made sense and was a nice story, as I’ve had it in the back of my head for ages now aha! - Also any team names for Tam Nakano & Maya Yukihi I would really appreciate. Granted I haven’t been able to build their characters due to the format of the diary, but something to do with Ice, Snow or something that touches on Tam trying to act cool next to someone she respects but the dorky cuteness always bubbles over, would be awesome to hear! - A strong show as shown below, with us now ramping up the build for the year end climax show!

Thank you all for predicting, I hope you're enjoying this as we are leading into the last 2 weeks of the diary! STARDOM Winter Warfare 2023 Preview Saturday Week 4 October 2023 Main Event: KAIRI vs. Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani Match Preview: In our main event, KAIRI, Io Shirai & Mayu Iwatani face off in a non-title thriple threat match. The former “Threedom” having a dream match is something STARDOM fans can only dream about, as all 3 ladies are all former or current World & Wonder of STARDOM champions, who have each helped to build STARDOM into what it is today. Semi Main: AZM vs. Starlight Kid Match Preview: AZM takes on Starlight Kid once again, this time in a ladder match for the right to face Io Shirai for the Wonder of STARDOM. With a guaranteed singles match at the season finale on the line, both wrestlers will be giving it their all! AZM especially will be needing to keep her head on a swivel due to Starlight’s dominating insurance policies in Tora & Ruaka! Match 5: Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano & Maya Yukihi) vs ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) (c) Match Preview: The Goddesses of STARDOM Titles are defended against Cosmic Angels, as ALFA’s Suzu Suzuki & Giulia defend against Tam Nakano & Maya Yuhiki. Whilst Giulia & Tam have lagely stayed apart this year, they always seem to find their way back to each other, in what could easily steal the show. Match 4: Skye Blue vs. Natsupoi (c) Match Preview: Natsupoi defends her SWA Title against Skye Blue in what could be her 3rd defence. Skye will look to make the most of the opportunity to showcase her progression since arriving on excursion from AEW but Natsupoi has been phenomenal for STARDOM recently, going into this defence the heavy favourite. Match 3: STARS (Hazuki, Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika, Himeka & Yui Inihara) Match Preview: Big 8 woman tag sees STARS take on Vermillion World, in which only FWC’s lack of close relationship and Vermillion Worlds recovery after losing the artist belts being the only half stories to progress. Match 2: Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Ruaka) vs. ALFA (Thekla & MIRAI) Match Preview: ALFA face Oedo Tai, as neither side can afford a loss, with arguably all 4 wrestlers needing some momentum to kick them on towards the final stretch of the diary. Opening Match: Queen's Quest (Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Saki Kashima & Natsuko Tora] Match Preview: Will Saya finally convince Miyu to fly? Against the experienced Devil Duo, they’ll have to make sure they are on top form to get anything out of this opening contest. Pre-Show Match: Pre. Brittany Bryant & Momo Kohgo vs. Cosmic Angels – Delicious (Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka) STARDOM Winter Warfare Quick Picks Main Event. None Title Match – Threedom 3 way: KAIRI vs. Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani 6. Wonder of STARDOM Number 1 Contendership - Ladder Match: AZM vs. Starlight Kid 5. Goddesses of STARDOM Title Match – 4th Defence: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano & Maya Yukihi) 4. SWA Title Match – 3rd Defence: Skye Blue vs. Natsupoi 3. STARS (Hazuki, Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika, Himeka & Yui Inihara) 2. Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Ruaka) vs. ALFA (Thekla & MIRAI) 1. Queen\'s Quest (Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Saki Kashima & Natsuko Tora] Pre. Brittany Bryant & Momo Kohgo vs. Cosmic Angels – Delicious (Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka)

Winter Warfare Quick Picks Main Event. None Title Match – Threedom 3 way: KAIRI vs. Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani 6. Wonder of STARDOM Number 1 Contendership - Ladder Match: AZM vs. Starlight Kid 5. Goddesses of STARDOM Title Match – 4th Defence: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano & Maya Yukihi) 4. SWA Title Match – 3rd Defence: Skye Blue vs. Natsupoi 3. STARS (Hazuki, Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika, Himeka & Yui Inihara) 2. Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Ruaka) vs. ALFA (Thekla & MIRAI) 1. Queen's Quest (Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Saki Kashima & Natsuko Tora] Pre. Brittany Bryant & Momo Kohgo vs. Cosmic Angels – Delicious (Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 6 Wednesday Week 4 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Vermillion World [Syuri (64), Natsupoi (68) and Yui Inihara (27)] defeated STARS [Hanan (42), Koguma (52) and Momo Kohgo (39)] in 17:49 when Natsupoi pinned Momo Kohgo with a Fairial Gift (60). Match 2: Oedo Tai [Ruaka (41), Starlight Kid (63), Natsuko Tora (56) and Momo Watanabe (66)] defeated AZM (64), Miyu Amasaki (45), Brittany Bryant (32) and Skye Blue (41) in 12:13 when Natsuko Tora pinned Miyu Amasaki with an Ascension (60). Match 3: Maika (61) defeated Saki Kashima (56) and Thekla (50) in 11:55 when Maika pinned Thekla with a Michinoku Driver II (64). Semi Main: Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (60), Tam Nakano (65), Unagi Sayaka (45) and Mina Shirakawa (46)] defeated ALFA [Giulia (66), Suzu Suzuki (59), MIRAI (43) and Mai Sakurai (36)] in 15:43 when Tam Nakano pinned Mai Sakurai with a Twilight Dream (62). Main Event: KAIRI (68), Saya Kamitani (67) and Io Shirai (68) defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (72), Hazuki (69) and Saya Iida (51)] in 18:43 when Io Shirai pinned Saya Iida with a German Suplex Hold (73). Show Closing Promo: Threedom final face off, Raising respective title belts, with KAIRI raising the QQ flag (70). Show Grade: 72 Show Notes - Maika, Suzu both really off game - Need to plan clearer routes to the end of the diary, as this build, despite some cool matches, felt flat

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 5 Monday Week 4 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Saki Kashima (57) defeated Skye Blue (41) and Thekla (53) in 7:34 when Saki Kashima submitted Skye Blue with a Short Armbar (58). Match 2: Queen's Quest [AZM (64), Saya Kamitani (61) and Miyu Amasaki (45) defeated Cosmic Angels [Mei Hoshizuki (52), Mina Shirakawa (48) and Unagi Sayaka (44)] in 12:40 when Saya Kamitani pinned Unagi Sayaka with a Star Crusher (54). Match 3: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (65), Natsuko Tora (55), Momo Watanabe (66) and Ruaka (42)] defeated ALFA [Giulia (64), Suzu Suzuki (64), MIRAI (46) and Mai Sakurai (36)] in 17:31 when Starlight Kid pinned Mai Sakurai with a Black Tiger Driver (63). Semi Main: Vermillion World [Syuri (63), Himeka (58), Maika (64) and Yui Inihara (29)] defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (76), Momo Kohgo (41), Saya Iida (45) and Hanan (43)] in 17:38 when Maika submitted Hanan with a Cross Armbreaker (65). Main Event: Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (63) and Maya Yukihi (59)] defeated STARS - Fukuoka Double Crazy [Hazuki (66) & Koguma (53)] in 21:49 when Tam Nakano pinned Koguma with a Twilight Dream (67). Show Closing Promo: Goddesses of STARDOM champs called out by Cosmic Angels (65). Show Grade: 66 Show Notes - Mei Hoshizuki sustained a Strained Rotator Cuff … Miyu Amasaki botch … Working through for 41 days … 6 weeks holiday it is - I’m finding it tough to keep the other factions strong, given Oedo Tai’s two new unstoppable forces and ALFA’s name, all part of the fun though! - Cosmic Angels vs ALFA is a great Goddesses title match, shame I can’t go more in depth in the build, but hoping for the best!

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 4 Monday Week 3 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Giulia (63), Suzu Suzuki (63) & Brittany Bryant (31) defeated Hanan (43), Momo Kohgo (38) and Skye Blue (41) in 10:54 when Giulia pinned Momo Kohgo with a Big Boot (57). Match 2: Momo Watanabe (63) defeated Maika (66), Miyu Amasaki (45) and Unagi Sayaka (44) in 16:16 when Momo Watanabe pinned Miyu Amasaki with a Somato (61). Match 3: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (67), Saki Kashima (57), Natsuko Tora (56) and Ruaka (38)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (75), Maya Yukihi (59), Mei Hoshizuki (49) and Mina Shirakawa (49)] in 12:07 when Starlight Kid pinned Mina Shirakawa with a Black Tiger Driver (67). Semi Main: Queen\'s Quest [AZM (61), KAIRI (68) and Saya Kamitani (65)] defeated ALFA [Thekla (52), MIRAI (45) and Mai Sakurai (37)] in 17:41 when AZM pinned Thekla with a Leg Catcher German Suplex (64). Main Event: STARS [Mayu Iwatani (75), Hazuki (67), Koguma (54) and Saya Iida (50)] defeated Vermillion World [Syuri (63), Himeka (61), Natsupoi (67) and Yui Inihara (27)] in 16:34 when Hazuki pinned Yui Inihara with a Michinoku Driver II (67). Show Closing Promo: Fukuoka Double Crazy continue to show cracks in the relationship, despite victory (67). Show Grade: 67

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 3 Wednesday Week 2 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (66) and Saki Kashima (53)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (61) and Unagi Sayaka (45)] and Mayu Iwatani (69) and Skye Blue (38) in 9:43 when Saki Kashima pinned Unagi Sayaka with a My Emblem (66). Match 2: ALFA [Giulia (64), Suzu Suzuki (64), Thekla (53), MIRAI (47) and Mai Sakurai (36)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (68), Koguma (53), Saya Iida (48), Hanan (39) and Momo Kohgo (33)] in 12:02 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Momo Kohgo with a Grand Maestro de Tequila (62). Match 3: Queen\'s Quest [AZM (63), Saya Kamitani (61) and Miyu Amasaki (46)] defeated Vermillion World [Maika (67), Himeka (61) and Yui Inihara (26)] in 17:21 when AZM submitted Maika with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (62). Semi Main: Vermillion World [Syuri (73) and Natsupoi (65)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (67) and Mei Hoshizuki (52)] in 15:44 when Natsupoi pinned Mei Hoshizuki with a Backlash (71). Main Event: Io Shirai (68) defeated KAIRI (72) in 25:34 by pinfall with a German Suplex Hold. Io Shirai makes defence number two of the Wonder of Stardom title (75). Show Closing Promo: Io ask for her next opponent, AZM steps up to the plate stating that she knows that she can beat Io. Starlight Kid interrupts, ladder match AZM vs Kid for white belt number one contender at Winter Warfare (69). Show Grade: 74 Show Notes - Mayu & Skye Blue don’t work well as a team, hence the low rating - So excited for the ladder match, as AZM & Starlight wrestle anyway every year, so this was in the back of my head at the start of the year! Facing Io Shirai for the white belt at the Year End Climax is a huge match too!

Memories – An AZM Character Focus p2 We see Queen’s Quest laying out on sunlounges, on a private beach, rented out by their leader KAIRI. Saya is still trying to convince Miyu to be more adventurous, this time pointing to a pier in the distance, that would be a “fun” place to be diving into the ocean, As Miyu reluctantly follows her, again looking for support from her other two faction mates, who seem preoccupied, AZM is left to catch up with their leader. “Aren’t you nervous?” AZM asks “About what, ohh of course imagine if I miss hitting the watermelon!” KAIRI jokes. “I’m talking about Io’s return, leading the faction or frankly anything at the moment” the fierce rebuttal is returned. “Woah relax, your time will come … I’m ready for my white belt shot, in life you shouldn’t sweat and worry about the small stuff” AZM packs up turning around to remark “I miss the time when Io was in charge” Leaving a justifiably miffed KAIRI to ponder her partners words

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 2 Monday Week 2 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: ALFA [Suzu Suzuki (68), MIRAI (46) and Mai Sakurai (37)] defeated Saya Kamitani (63), Miyu Amasaki (45) and Skye Blue (41) in 7:36 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Skye Blue with a Grand Maestro de Tequila (62). Match 2: Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (52) and Ruaka (40)] defeated Cosmic Angel [Tam Nakano (67) and Mei Hoshizuki (49)] and ALFA [Giulia (62) and Thekla (50)] in 14:12 when Natsuko Tora pinned Thekla with a Death Valley Bomb (62). Match 3: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (66), Momo Watanabe (68) and Saki Kashima (53)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (61), Mina Shirakawa (44) and Unagi Sayaka (43)] in 17:54 when Saki Kashima pinned Unagi Sayaka with a Revival (67). Semi Main: Vermillion World [Syuri (69), Natsupoi (63), Himeka (61) and Maika (64)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (66), Koguma (52), Saya Iida (50) and Hanan (41)] in 14:47 when Maika pinned Hanan with a Michinoku Driver II (67). Main Event: Io Shirai (69) and Mayu Iwatani (75) defeated Queen’s Quest [AZM (59) & KAIRI (65)] in 21:56 when Io Shirai submitted AZM with a Cloverleaf (75). Show Closing Promo: An unhappy AZM escapes with KAIRI, as an uneasy partnership between Io & Mayu is discussed (71). Show Grade: 73 Show Notes - Thunder Rock reunion out of the blue for the first time in years scored a great rating, with AZM stewing at taking the loss - Something I’m struggling to think of a way to convey is Saki’s uncomfortable tension with Kid, as although they are winning, seeing her friends Zombified is making her uncomfortable, although she doesn’t have the confidence to speak up yet

STARDOM Winter Warfare Tag 1 Wednesday Week 1 October 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Vermillion World [Syuri (75), Maika (69) and Yui Inihara (27)] defeated Queen's Quest [AZM (64), Saya Kamitani (64) and Miyu Amasaki (44)] in 12:24 when Maika submitted Miyu Amasaki with a Cross Armbreaker (67). Match 2: Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (62), Natsuko Tora (56), Saki Kashima (56), Momo Watanabe (68) and Ruaka (40)] defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (73), Hazuki (65), Koguma (52), Saya Iida (48) and Hanan (43)] in 11:48 when Starlight Kid pinned Hanan with a Shiranui (66). Match 3: Cosmic Angels [Maya Yukihi (61) and Tam Nakano (67)] defeated ALFA [MIRAI (45) and Mai Sakurai (36)] in 17:34 when Maya Yukihi pinned Mai Sakurai with a Snow Tone Bomb (62). Semi Main: ALFA [Giulia (61), Suzu Suzuki (66) and Thekla (52)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Mei Hoshizuki (52), Unagi Sayaka (44) and Mina Shirakawa (46)] in 18:18 when Giulia submitted Mei Hoshizuki with a Stealth Viper (63). Main Event: Natsupoi (60) defeated Brittany Bryant (26) in 12:03 by pinfall with a Fairial Gift. Natsupoi makes defence number two of the SWA Undisputed World Women's title (54). Show Closing Promo: Natsupoi promo on recovering momentum after a tough end to last month (65). Show Grade: 55 Show Notes - AZM bringing pizza lifted backstage morale, her rise is coming soon - Maika fingertips away from 7o is phenomenal, I really need to find a spot for her

Titles Update Week 1 October 2023 World of STARDOM 17th Champion – Mayu Iwatani (3) – 4 Defences Previous Champions 16th Champion – Momo Watanabe – 2 Defences 15th Champion – KAIRI – 3 Defences 14th Champion - Syuri – 5 Defences 13th Champion – Utami Hayashishita – 9 Defences 12th Champion – Mayu Iwatani (2) – 5 Defences 11th Champion – Bea Priestley - 5 Defences 10th Champion – Kagetsu – 8 Defences 9th Champion – Toni Storm – 3 Defences 8th Champion – Mayu Iwatani – 2 Defences 7th Champion – Io Shirai (2) – 14 Defences 6th Champion – Meiko Satomura – 1 Defence 5th Champion – Kairi Hojo – 3 Defences Vacant 4th Champion – Yoshiko – 2 Defences 3rd Champion - Io Shirai – 10 Defences 2nd Champion – The Alpha Female – 0 Defences 1st Champion – Nanae Takahashi – 7 Defences Wonder of STARDOM 19th Champion – Io Shirai (3) – 1 Defences Previous Champions 18th Champion – Momo Watanabe (2) – 9 Defences 17th Champion – Suzu Suzuki – 2 Defence 16th Champion – Saya Kamitani – 3 Defences 15th Champion – Tam Nakano – 6 Defences 14th Champion – Giulia – 6 Defences Vacant 13th Champion – Arisa Hoshiki – 10 Defences 12th Champion – Momo Watanabe – 13 Defences 11th Champion – Io Shirai (2) – 10 Defences 10th Champion – Yoko Bito – 2 Defences 9th Champion – Mayu Iwatani (2) – 2 Defences 8th Champion – Kairi Hojo – 8 Defences 7th Champion – Santana Garrett – 9 Defences 6th Champion – Io Shirai – 7 Defences Vacant 5th Champion – Act Yasukawa (2) – 0 Defences 4th Champion – Mayu Iwatani – 1 Defence Vacant 3rd Champion - Act Yasukawa – 4 Defences 2nd Champion – Dark Angel – 3 Defences 1st Champion – Yuzuki Aikawa – 8 Defences Goddesses of STARDOM 24th Champions – ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) – 3 Defences Previous Champions 25th Champions – Himeka & Natsupoi – 6 Defences 23rd Champions – Prominence (Risa Sera & Hiragi Kurumi) – 1 Defence 22nd Champions – STARS (Hazuki & Koguma) – 3 Defences 21st Champions – Donna del Mondo (Giulia & Syuri) – 4 Defences 20th Champions – Donna del Mondo (Himeka & Maika)– 2 Defences 19th Champions – Oedo Tai (Bea Priestley & Konami)– 1 Defence 18th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (Saya Kamitani & Utami Hayashishita) – 2 Defences Vacant 17th Champions – Oedo Tai (Bea Priestley & Jamie Hayter)– 1 Defence 16th Champions – Tokyo Cyber Squad (Jungle Kyona & Konami)– 3 Defences 15th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita)– 6 Defences 14th Champions – JAN (Jungle Kyona & Natsuko Tora)– 0 Defences 13th Champions – STARS (Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima)– 3 Defences 12th Champions – Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura & Kagetsu)– 8 Defences 11th Champions – Hiroyo Matsumoto & Jungle Kyona- 2 Defences 10th Champions – Kairi Hojo & Yoko Bito – 1 Defence 9th Champions – Oedo Tai (Kagetsu & Kyoko Kimura)– 2 Defences 8th Champions – Thunder Rock (Io Shirai & Mayu Iwatani)– 11 Defences Vacant 7th Champions – 7Kairi (Kairi Hojo & Nanae Takahashi)– 4 Defences 6th Champions – Kimura Monster-gun (Alpha Female & Kyoko Kimura)– 1 Defence 5th Champions – Miho Wakizawa & Nanae Takahashi– 3 Defences Vacant 4th Champions – Ho-Show Tennyo (Kairi Hojo & Natsumi Showzuki) – 0 Defences 3rd Champions - Kimura Monster-gun (Hailey Hatred & Kyoko Kimura)– 0 Defences 2nd Champions – Natsuki Taiyo & Yoshiko– 3 Defences 1st Champions – Yoko Bito & Yuzuki Aikawa – 2 Defences Artists of STARDOM 30th Champions – Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) – 0 Defences Previous Champions 29th Champions – Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika, Himeka) – 1 Defence 28th Champions – STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) – 3 Defences Vacant 27nd Champions – Prominence (Suzu Suzuki, Akane Fujita & Mochi Miyagi) – 6 Defences 26nd Champions – Donna del Mondo (2) (Maika, Himeka & Natsupoi)– 4 Defences 25th Champions – Cosmic Angels (Mina Shirakawa, Tam Nakano & Unagi Sayaka) – 7 Defences 24th Champions – Oedo Tai (2) (Bea Priestley, Natsuko Tora & Saki Kashima)– 0 Defences 23rd Champions – Donna del Mondo (Giulia, Maika & Syuri) – 2 Defences 22nd Champions – Queen\'s Quest (5) (AZM, Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita)– 1 Defence 21st Champions – Oedo Tai (Andras Miyagi, Kagetsu & Natsu Sumire) – 1 Defence 20th Champions – STARS (2) (Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima & Tam Nakano)– 1 Defence 19th Champions – Tokyo Cyber Squad (Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona & Konami) – 1 Defence 18th Champions – STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima & Tam Nakano) – 4 Defences Vacant 17th Champions – JAN (2) (Jungle Kyona, Kaori Yoneyama & Natsuko Tora) – 2 Defences Vacant 16th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (4) (HZK, Io Shirai & Viper) - 3 Defences 15th Champions – Team Jungle (Hiroyo Matsumoto, Jungle Kyona & Kaori Yoneyama) - 0 Defences 14th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (3) (AZM, HZK & Io Shirai) – 0 Defences 13th Champions – Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo & Konami – 1 Defence 12th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (2) (AZM, HZK & Io Shirai) – 0 Defences Vacant 11th Champions – Queen\'s Quest (HZK, Io Shirai & Momo Watanabe)- 0 Defences 10th Champions – Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Kagetsu & Kyoko Kimura) – 2 Defences 9th Champions – Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo & Mayu Iwatani – 2 Defences 8th Champions – Hyper Destroyers (Evie, Hiroyo Matsumoto & Kellie Skater) – 2 Defences Vacant 7th Champions – Chelsea, Kairi Hojo & Koguma - 0 Defences Vacant 6th Champions – Heisei-gun (Io Shirai, Mayu Iwatani & Takumi Iroha) – 1 Defence 5th Champions – Hatsuhinode Kamen, Kaori Yoneyama & Tsubasa Kuragaki – 0 Defences 4th Champions – Hiroyo Matsumoto, Mayu Iwatani & Miho Wakizawa – 4 Defences 3rd Champions - Kimura Monster-gun (Alpha Female, Female Predator Amazon & Kyoko Kimura) – 0 Defences 2nd Champions – Kairi Hojo, Kaori Yoneyama & Yuhi – 2 Defences Vacant 1st Champions – Act Yasukawa, Natsuki Taiyo & Saki Kashima – 0 Defences High Speed Championship 23rd Champion – Hazuki (2) – 2 Defences Previous Champions 22nd Champion – Saya Kamitani – 6 Defences 21st Champion – Starlight Kid – 7 Defences 20th Champion – Natsupoi – 2 Defences 19th Champion – AZM – 4 Defences 18th Champion – Riho – 1 Defence 17th Champion – Death Yama-san (3) – 0 Defences 16th Champion – Hazuki – 8 Defences 15th Champion – Mary Apache – 4 Defences 14th Champion – Shanna – 0 Defences 13th Champion – Kris Wolf – 4 Defences 12th Champion – Mayu Iwatani – 9 Defences 11th Champion – La Rosa Negra – 0 Defences 10th Champion – Star Fire – 1 Defence 9th Champion – Koguma – 1 Defence 8th Champion – Io Shirai – 1 Defence 7th Champion – Natsuki Taiyo (4) – 3 Defences 6th Champion – Kaori Yoneyama (2) – 2 Defences 5th Champion – Natsuki Taiyo (3) – 4 Defences 4th Champion – Leon – 4 Defences 3rd Champion - Natsuki Taiyo (2) – 2 Defences 2nd Champion – Kaori Yoneyama – 1 Defence 1st Champion – Natsuki Taiyo – 1 Defence SWA Championship 10th Champion – Natsupoi – 1 Defences Previous Champions 9th Champion – Thekla – 6 Defences Vacant 7th Champion – Syuri – 8 Defences 6th Champion – Bea Priestley – 0 Defences Vacant 5th Champion – Jamie Hayter – 0 Defences 4th Champion – Utami Hayashishita – 3 Defences 3rd Champion - Viper – 2 Defences 2nd Champion – Toni Storm – 15 Defences 1st Champion – Io Shirai – 2 Defences Future of STARDOM 11th Champion – Miyu Amasaki – 1 Defence Previous Champions 10th Champion – Waka Tsukiyama – 1 Defence 9th Champion – Mai Sakurai – 3 Defences 8th Champion – Hanan – 5 Defences 7th Champion – Ruaka – 2 Defences 6th Champion – Unagi Sayaka – 3 Defences 5th Champion – Mina Shirakawa – 0 Defences Vacant 4th Champion – Saya Iida – 3 Defences 3rd Champion - Maika – 2 Defences Vacant 2nd Champion – Utami Hayashishita – 5 Defences 1st Champion – Starlight Kid – 2 Defences 5 Star GP 2023 Winner – Giulia Previous Winners 2022 Winner – Momo Watanabe 2021 Winner – Syuri 2020 – Utami Hayashishita 2019 – Hana Kimura 2018 – Mayu Iwatani 2017 – Toni Storm 2016 – Yoko Bito 2015 – Kairi Hojo 2014 – Io Shirai 2013 – Nanae Takahashi 2012 – Yuzuki Aikawa Cinderella 2023 Winner – Hazuki Previous Winners 2022 – AZM 2021 – Saya Kamitani 2020 – Giulia 2019 – Arisa Hoshiki 2018 – Momo Watanabe 2017 – Toni Storm 2016 – Mayu Iwatani (2) 2015 – Mayu Iwatani Goddesses Tag League / Cup 2022 Winner – Mina Shirakawa & Unagi Sayaka Previous Winners 2021 Winner – Hazuki & Koguma 2020 – AZM & Momo Watanabe 2019 – Arisa Hoshiki & Tam Nakano 2018 – Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita 2017 – Bea Priestley & Kelly Klein 2016 – Kairi Hojo & Yoko Bito 2015 – Io Shirai & Mayu Iwatani 2014 – Kairi Hojo & Nanae Takahashi 2013 – Act Yasukawa & Kyoko Kimura 2012 – Natsuki Taiyo & Yoshiko 2011 – Yoko Bito & Yuzuki Aikawa

Ahh that does make a lot of sense ... I promise if Natsupoi doesn't get injured will have a 1v1 with a feud at the season finale, that is a great idea though!

STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Final 2023 Saturday Week 4 September 2023 Attendance: 16,000 People in Tokyo Pre-show Match: Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Saki Kashima) vs Momo Kohgo & Skye Blue Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (72) and Saki Kashima (55)] defeated Momo Kohgo (39) and Skye Blue (40) in 7:51 when Saki Kashima submitted Momo Kohgo with a Short Armbar (54). Opening Match: STARS (Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs MIRAI, Mai Sakurai & Brittany Bryant Pre-Match Promos: STARS: Koguma leads the promo, asking her fellow faction mates to take accountability for their recent lack of opportunities. MIRAI, Mai Sakurai & Brittany Bryant: Just a shouting match in which no one is listening, leads to the team disbanding into three different directions to finish off their warmups. Match Overview: A clear one-sided affair, as STARS looked like a much closer team compared to their outspoken opponents. STARS [Saya Iida (50), Hanan (41) and Koguma (54)] defeated MIRAI (40), Mai Sakurai (34) and Brittany Bryant (30) in 6:46 when Koguma pinned Brittany Bryant with a German Suplex Hold (48). Match 2: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Maya Yukihi, Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) Pre-Match Promos: Queen’s Quest: As Saya & Miyu are off in their own little world, KAIRI checks in to see if her and AZM are all ok, to which AZM replies with the dreaded “Sure” Cosmic Angels: Nakano has agreed to wiping the slate clean, after clearing up the misunderstanding with Yukihi, as the group call back to the good old days and do the blast off hand motion. Match Overview: Although both teams coexisted, a frustrated AZM was staring right at KAIRI as she locked in her armbar, winning the multi-person match for her faction. Queen's Quest [KAIRI (73), AZM (64), Saya Kamitani (66) and Miyu Amasaki (41)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (71), Maya Yukihi (59), Unagi Sayaka (43) and Mina Shirakawa (45)] in 11:45 when AZM submitted Mina Shirakawa with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (59). Match 3: High Speed Title Match: Challenger Mei Hoshizuki vs 23rd Champion Hazuki Pre-Match Promos: Mei Hoshizuki: Mei admits looking up to Hazuki after her first run with the high speed belt, but thinks after watching the tape she knows her weakness Hazuki: Hazuki is hyper critical of her 5STAR performances, looking forward to getting back into her High speed division. Match Overview: Hazuki was really off her game in this title defence, after the weight of the crowds’ expectations seemed to knock her off her usual rhythm. With both wrestlers panting after some miscommunication lead to some rough landings, ultimately the signature Fashwash kicks, followed by Hazuki dragging her opponent away from the ropes, lead to a tight both legs hooked cover, and Hazuki’s title reign remaining for another day. Hazuki (59) defeated Mei Hoshizuki (48) in 14:02 by pinfall with a Facewash Kick. Hazuki makes defence number two of the High Speed title (55). Match 4: Artists of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) vs 29th Champion Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika & Himeka) Pre-Match Promos: Oedo Tai: With Kid perched on both of Ruaka’s and Tora’s knees, she cryptically laughs explaining that the fun is just about to begin… Vermillion World: Vermillion World have yet to show the world their true potential. Whilst Oedo Tai have transformed themselves, the fans can’t underestimate just how much of a transformation Vermillion World have gone through to try to forge their own path. Match Overview: The match told a clear story of Vermillion World defiantly standing up to the aura of this new Oedo Tai, however, ultimately being unable to stop the force of Starlight Kid’s vision. Divide and conquer was the strategy of choice as like in a horror movie, the challengers shut down all offence from Vermillion World, isolating and taking out their opponents one by one, until Himeka was the last defiant hope, to ultimately succumb to the darkness. Oedo Tai [Starlight Kid (70), Natsuko Tora (56) and Ruaka (41)] defeated Vermillion World [Syuri (80), Himeka (62) and Maika (65)] in 15:51 when Natsuko Tora pinned Himeka with a Death Valley Bomb. Natsuko Tora and Black Tiger Kaidou win the Artist of Stardom titles (71). Angle: Broken bodies are left surrounding the ring, as Oedo Tai are portrayed as an unstoppable force. Maniacal laughter can be heard from the Sky Tiger, as one belt is securely around her waist and the other two are securely in each of her raised hands (60). Match 5: Wonder of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger Natsupoi vs 19th Champion Io Shirai Pre-Match Promos: Natsupoi: Natsupoi deserves this chance to have a featured match after being fingertips away form the 5STAR GP final. She will put that disappointment behind her as she wants to take this opportunity to capture the prestigious white belt Io Shirai: Io admits that Natsupoi has stood out over the last couple of months, whenever she caught up with STARDOM, with the tournament being almost a breakout moment for the Vermillion World challenger. However, now fully rested, Io wants to remind the fans just what they have been missing with the first of many title defences of her White belt. Match Overview: We see a handshake declined by Natsupoi, as the champion extends her arms out to the challenger before the match begins, before a slick opening exchange and stand off forces Io to give a wry smile of respect, acknowledging that Natsupoi isn’t here to make up the numbers. Impressive athletic bursts throughout the middle portion allowed both ladies to showcase their talents and wrestling ability, with a neither able to establish a clear advantage heading into the home stretch. However, after Natsupoi hits the mat clearly dazed, Io eyes the top rope and makes the moonsault gesture that the fans have been waiting for. The move is executed to perfection as Io picks up the 1,2,3! Io Shirai (69) defeated Natsupoi (65) in 22:59 by pinfall with a Moonsault Press. Io Shirai makes defence number one of the Wonder of Stardom title (72). Angle: Io Shirai calls out her next challenger KAIRI, who enters the ring, with the two going back and forth over the state of QQ and the importance of elevating the white belt and in turn STARDOM (67). Semi Main: World of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger Thekla vs 17th Champion Mayu Iwatani Pre-Match Promos: Thekla: Thekla has been stewing for a month, pulling her hair out watch these opportunities pass her by. In a creepy hair pulling way revealing her chaotic mohawk / random spikes of hair around the shaved bald patches, she promises to provide a furious storm for the champion to contend with. Mayu Iwatani: Although Mayu is a little banged up from the 5STAR, she reassures everyone that this will only help her push past her limits and continue to fight for her most prized possession. Match Overview: The normally jovial Mayu is rightly cautious of this new Thekla how looks like she going to be a loose canon the moment the bell rings. The seemingly academic defence was anything but academic, as the Toxic Spider used her unorthodox style to stay in the fight. However with Mayu clearly on a different level, the champ was able to create some separation before punishing the back of Thekla’s head and upper shoulders, softening it up for a quick snap Dragon Suplex and a three count to retain. Mayu Iwatani (79) defeated Thekla (41) in 20:18 by pinfall with a Dragon Suplex. Mayu Iwatani makes defence number four of the World of Stardom title (71). Angle: An exhausted Mayu Iwatani thanks Thekla for a tough challenge. Mayu then however calls out Io Shirai and KAIRI!? Everyone is confused until the red belt champ rants that she is disgusted that she is being left out of their reunion match, after she was the only threedom member to hold STARDOM together. The emotions spill over as she touches on pushing back her retirement in order to carry this place on her back in order to fight to make this company what it is today, despite the odds being against her since day one. Titles aside, Mayu wants a three way to headline Winter Warfare, which everyone accepts (64). Main Event: 5STAR GP Final: Giulia vs Suzu Suzuki Pre-Match Hype Video: Instead of the prematch promos normally scheduled, we instead see a hype video that delves into the finalist story to this point. We go from roommates, to training partners, to Giulia’s defection to STARDOM, to Prominence’s invasion, to their double betrayal of DDM & Prominence, to winning the Goddesses belts, to their route through the 5STAR this year. To finish we see flashes of each of the former winners celebrating until a puff of smoke slowly reveals the match poster of Giulia & Suzu Suzuki facing off with the 5STAR Trophy placed front and centre between them. Match Overview: A three second pause is followed by a loud brawl that spills outside the ring as both ladies have an iron grip of each other, determined to be victorious in this tournament final. Both competitors produced call backs to their previous encounters, with Giulia instead not allowing Suzu to hit her moonsaults or clubbing blows in the corner, that allowed her to secure the planned victory last time around. With both ladies exhausted and the fans biting on every near fall, all it took was some crafty ingenuity from Giulia to play possum as Suzu was positioning herself for another moonsault, before maneuvering into a second rope Glorious Bomb, that looked sickening but was enough to win the match. Giulia (60) defeated Suzu Suzuki (64) in 26:43 by pinfall with a second rope Glorious Bomb. Giulia wins the 5STAR Grand Prix (70). Show Closing Angle: Giulia wins the 2023 5STAR Grand Prix! Confetti reigns as she puts on her gown. Before her crown can be put on by a BushiRoad official, Suzu snatches it into her grasp. A big exhale is followed by Suzu placing the crown on Giulia’s head, then stepping into the background to allow Giulia to have her moment (60). Show Grade: 70 Show Notes - Skye Blue sustained a Strained Bicep – 5 days being worked through - AZM's character focus this month, with some huge matches to round off the diary. - Threedom threeway will main Event Winter warfare, as although I did this in my last diary and no titles will be on the line, its a dream match I could never pass up on - Giulia wins it all! Despite struggling in game ratings wise, its a result that seems almost inevitable and definitely deserved in real life, although I've got a lot of real life STARDOM to catch up on!

STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Final 2023 Saturday Week 4 September 2023 Main Event: Giulia vs Suzu Suzuki Match Preview: The Final of the 2023 5STAR Grand Prix tournament sees the current Goddesses of STARDOM champions, Giulia & Suzu Suzuki face off. 9 months on from their singles match that ultimately lead to the destruction of their two factions, the ALFA pair are competing for one of the most prestigious tournaments in Joshi. Semi Main: Thekla vs Mayu Iwatani Match Preview: After ALFA won the faction league, they nominated Thekla to be the fourth challenger for Mayu Iwatani’s World of STARDOM Title. After stewing for a month after having her head shaved by Natsupoi, then playing understudy for others, Thekla rocking a spikey mohak haircut will be looking to step up to the challenge of defeating the “Icon of STARDOM” who is in the middle of a legacy defining title reign. Match 5: Natsupoi vs Io Shirai Match Preview: After finishing runners up in the faction league and by numerous requests from the last prediction contest prize winners, Natsupoi represents Vermillion World in challenging Io Shirai for the Wonder of STARDOM Title. With Io having a month to assess the current STARDOM landscape, she must have been impressed with Natsupoi’s recent performances, resulting in a high quality V1 attempt for the white belt. Match 4: Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) vs Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika & Himeka) Match Preview: Vermillion World - The Artists of STARDOM champions defend their belts for the second time against Oedo Tai, who finished third in the recent faction league. Vermillion World will be up against a tough battle as Starlight transformed Tora & Ruaka into cold hearted monsters, ensuring the trios title match will feature 6 strong competitors and hopefully a high quality match! Match 3: Mei Hoshizuki vs Hazuki Match Preview: Hazuki defends her High Speed title against Cosmic Angels’ Mei Hoshizuki, as Cosmic Angels clinch the final spot in winning a title shot from the faction league. After a strong defence against AZM last time out, Hazuki continues to put her belt on the line against strong opponents, as Hoshizuki is a future star bracing to break out. Match 2: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Maya Yukihi, Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) Match Preview: Queen’s Quest & Cosmic Angels will battle in match 2 of the ppv as both factions will be working hard to gel together and maximize their future opportunities. Opening Match: STARS (Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs MIRAI, Mai Sakurai & Brittany Bryant Match Preview: STARS take on the mis match team of ALFA & AEW Newgen, Brittany Bryant in this opening contest, with Koguma unhappy at being snubbed for Iida in the five STAR alongside MIRAI unhappy at being overlooked for Thekla in the World title match. Pre-Show Match: Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Saki Kashima) vs Momo Kohgo & Skye Blue Match Preview: Oedo Tai line up a Momo Kohgo & Skye Blue in what might be a tough night for the latter duo. STARDOM 5 SSTAR Grand Prix 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. 5STAR GP Final – Giulia vs Suzu Suzuki 6. World of STARDOM Title – 4th Defence: Thekla vs Mayu Iwatani (c) 5. Wonder of STARDOM Title – 1st Defence: Natsupoi vs Io Shirai (c) 4. Artists of STARDOM Title – 2nd Defence: Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) vs Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika & Himeka) (c) 3. High Speed Title – 2nd Defence: Mei Hoshizuki vs Hazuki (c) 2. Queen\'s Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Maya Yukihi, Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) 1. STARS (Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. MIRAI, Mai Sakurai and Brittany Bryant Pre. Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Saki Kashima) vs. Momo Kohgo & Skye Blue

Thanks all, I'm pushing back the Preview and PPV by a day, as I've spent a couple of hours after work designing a HTML tutorial that will hopefully mean new diary writers can use code in their diary, if they want to easier. I've reached out to Arlie but will hopefully post up the step by step guide soon! Thank you for reading and predicting, apologies for the delay!

STARDOM 5 SSTAR Grand Prix 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. 5STAR GP Final – Giulia vs Suzu Suzuki 6. World of STARDOM Title – 4th Defence: Thekla vs Mayu Iwatani (c) 5. Wonder of STARDOM Title – 1st Defence: Natsupoi vs Io Shirai (c) 4. Artists of STARDOM Title – 2nd Defence: Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka) vs Vermillion World (Syuri, Maika & Himeka) (c) 3. High Speed Title – 2nd Defence: Mei Hoshizuki vs Hazuki (c) 2. Queen's Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Maya Yukihi, Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) 1. STARS (Koguma, Saya Iida & Hanan) vs. MIRAI, Mai Sakurai and Brittany Bryant Pre. Oedo Tai (Momo Watanabe & Saki Kashima) vs. Momo Kohgo & Skye Blue

Yeah the plan was always Giulia vs Suzu since ALFAs formation, I got halfway through booking the tournament and though hey imagine Amasaki's only win costs someone the tournament, then the stars aligned and I was gutted aha

I’m so sorry Natsupoi fans… STARDOM 5STAR GP Tag 7 Thursday Week 4 September 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: AZM (57) defeated Saya Iida (49) in 8:29 by submission with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (60). Match 2: Saya Kamitani (58) defeated MIRAI (46) in 7:15 by pinfall with a Star Crusher (58). Match 3: Hazuki (69) defeated Saki Kashima (53) in 11:24 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver II (68). Match 4: Starlight Kid (66) defeated Syuri (65) in 13:15 by pinfall with a Shiranui (70). Match 5: Mayu Iwatani (77) defeated Maika (61) in 11:41 by pinfall with a Moonsault (79). Match 6: Miyu Amasaki (42) defeated Natsupoi (65) in 12:37 by pinfall with a Jumping DDT (62). Semi Main: Giulia (64) defeated Maya Yukihi (56) in 11:27 by submission with a Stealth Viper (67). Main Event: Suzu Suzuki (64) defeated Tam Nakano (71) in 13:25 by pinfall with a Flying Moonsault (74). Show Closing Promo: Giulia & Suzu, ALFA\'s 2 leaders collide for the 2023 5STAR GP Final! (61). Show Grade: 72

Jeez triple non clicking in match 2,3,7, with Tam & AZM’s great chemistry being the Shining light STARDOM 5STAR GP Tag 6 Tuesday Week 4 September 2023 Attendance: 1,400 People Opening Match: Syuri (70) defeated Miyu Amasaki (44) in 12:38 by pinfall with a KG Flash (67). Match 2: Natsupoi (51) defeated Maya Yukihi (48) in 10:39 by pinfall with a Backlash (55). Match 3: Starlight Kid (57) defeated Saki Kashima (49) in 7:45 by pinfall with a Black Tiger Driver (59). Match 4: AZM (58) defeated Tam Nakano (75) in 13:08 by pinfall with a Leg Catcher German Suplex (75). Match 5: Suzu Suzuki (68) defeated MIRAI (46) in 10:32 by pinfall with a Grand Maestro de Tequila (65). Match 6: Maika (66) defeated Saya Kamitani (61) in 10:40 by pinfall with a Michinoku Driver II (69). Semi Main: Mayu Iwatani (61) defeated Saya Iida (40) in 5:49 by pinfall with a Moonsault (65). Main Event: Giulia (63) defeated Hazuki (67) in 12:45 by pinfall with a Big Boot (71). Show Closing Promo: Giulia hoping for a miracle on the final day, tries to get in Natsupoi’s head (66). Show Grade: 70