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STARDOM Cinderella Tag 1 Wednesday April Week 1 2023 Attendance: 1,200 People Opening Match: Mei Hoshizuki (49) defeated Hanan (37) and Miyu Amasaki (37) in 6:46 when Mei Hoshizuki pinned Miyu Amasaki with a Shooting Star Press (34). Match 2: ALFA [Giulia (64), Suzu Suzuki (61), MIRAI (42) and Thekla (51)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (58), Saya Iida (46), Koguma (52) and Momo Kohgo (34)] in 16:23 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Momo Kohgo with a Grand Maestro de Tequila (57). Match 3: Maika (60) and Himeka (58) defeated Cosmic Angels – Delicious [Mina Shirakawa (47) and Unagi Sayaka (44)] in 10:43 when Maika pinned Unagi Sayaka with a Michinoku Driver II (58). Semi Main: Mayu Iwatani (75) drew with Starlight Kid (60), Syuri (73) and Tam Nakano (61) in 20:00 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest after a 20 count out was not met (75). Main Event: Queen's Quest (Utami Hayashishita (58), Saya Kamitani (59) and AZM (61)] defeated Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (72), Saki Kashima (57) and Natsuko Tora (52)] in 21:23 when AZM submitted Saki Kashima with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (68). Show Closing Promo: Devil Duo go for Momo but AZM evens the odds! MOMOAZ reunion teased for a second before Momo slaps AZM and walks away (56). Show Grade: 67 Show Notes - Hazuki strapped up shoulder left her noticeably in discomfort, she’ll battle through but needs a rest soon! - Dumb 4 way added in because why not? Mayu can scout out some potential options for title defences - MOMOAZ teased! If only Momo could move past the black peach to rekindle the old friendship!

Pushing back the usual tour shows 1 day, in favour of leaving this mini news update... STARDOM Rumour – Utami to AEW Talks?! News coming out of STARDOM is that BushiRoad & AEW have been in talks for a talent trade. The potential deal is rumoured to see Utami Hayashishita loaned out for between 9-12 months, in exchange for two AEW young talents. Utami is a decorated STARDOM performer who has found herself on the fringes of STARDOM’s plan, with this year alone only being involved in a losing white belt and tag team title challenge. It is hoped that the loan will be a mutual beneficial opportunity but reaction from the STARDOM fan base maybe difficult to manage!

Titles Update Week 1 April 2023 World of STARDOM 17th Champion – Mayu Iwatani (3) – 0 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 18th Champion – Momo Watanabe (2) – 6 Defences Previous Champions 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) – 0 Defences Previous Champions 24th 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 28th Champions – STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) – 1 Defence Previous Champions 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 22nd Champion – Saya Kamitani – 6 Defences Previous Champions 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 8th Champion – Thekla – 5 Defences Previous Champions 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 9th Champion – Mai Sakurai – 3 Defences Previous Champions 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 2022 Winner – Momo Watanabe Previous Winners 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 2022 Winner – AZM Previous Winners 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

STARDOM Bring it On! 2023 Saturday Week 4 March 2023 Attendance: 15,000 People Pre-show Match: Mina Shirakawa vs. Saya Iida Mina Shirakawa (46) defeated Saya Iida (47) in 8:55 by pinfall with an Implant DDT (50). Opening Match: Koguma vs. Unagi Sayaka Pre-Match Promos: Koguma: Koguma loves wrestling in STARS and will love taking home the win tonight to even the scores against Cosmic Angels, after Iida’s earlier loss. Unagi Sayaka: Unagi is distracted by her changing relationships with Cosmic Angels, as she is uneasy about the future. Match Overview: This got the show off to a strong opening as Koguma & Unagi offered a lighthearted opening to show. Koguma was successful in picking up the win but most importantly applying the bear pose on a defeated Unagi. Koguma (51) defeated Unagi Sayaka (41) in 9:48 by pinfall with a German Suplex Hold (53). Match 2: ALFA (MIRAI, Thekla, Mai Sakurai) w/ Waka Tsukiyama vs. Syuri, Maika and Yui Inihara Pre-Match Promos: ALFA: ALFA are here to stay and can’t wait to showcase the change in style for Waka, and their new lease on life. Syuri, Maika and Yui Inihara: Syuri & Maika can’t get a word in edgeways as the Rookie junior Yui grabs the mic and selfishly takes over the promo with her worries and concerns, Syuri & Maika look annoyed, 30 seconds in walking away. Match Overview: Waka demurely bowing behind Mai and opening the ropes, entertained the fans as the Butler Waka provided the drinks and swept their corner of the ring, before getting shooed away. Ultimately Yui’s selfishness cost her team, as Syuri and Maika saved her continuously from the ALFA offensive. Yui even was slightly dazed when MIRAI went for a trifector oflariats, resulting in head seeing stars and her eyes unseeing looking up at the lights for the referees three count. ALFA (MIRAI (46), Thekla (52) and Mai Sakurai (32) defeated Syuri (81), Maika (68), Yui Inihara (18) in 12:02 when MIRAI pinned Yui Inihara with a Lariat (50). Match 3: Hazuki vs. Tam Nakano Pre-Match Promos: Hazuki: Hazuki is confused by the Cosmic Angels leaders outbursts and shift in character lately but is undeterred in her quest to make 2023 her year. Tam Nakano: Tam knows Hazuki’s dirty little secrets from their Oedo Tai days, but will gladly hang on to them in favour of exposing her true heart in the ring tonight. Match Overview: Tam immediately rolls out of the ring and uses avoidance tactics followed by a snap change in direction to drive Hazuki into the elevated entrance ramp, left shoulder first, offering a red and white target for Tam to beat up for the remainder of the match. It did shock the fans when Tam’s purposefully slanted Tiger Suplex nailed Hazuki’s left shoulder into the mat first, allowing Tam to slither over and pick up the victory in shockingly quick fashion. Tam Nakano (64) defeated Hazuki (64) in 8:23 by pinfall with a Tiger Suplex Hold (68). Angle:Hazuki’s left shoulder is continued to be battered by Tam, until the other member of Cosmic Angels, Momo Kohgo & Koguma can slide in and tear Nakano away and keep the two wrestlers separate (58). Match 4: Queen's Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani) vs. Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima) Pre-Match Promos: Queen's Quest: KAIRI allows Kamitani to lead the promo as she holds the gold, before reassuring AZM that potentially they can go after and win some titles for two if they train hard enough… Oedo Tai: Oedo Tai bemoan “dangerous” Hoshizuki for hurting their precious Ruaka, so will have to restore her honour her tonight Match Overview: An open match sees these highly skilled competitors all getting the spotlight, where ultimately the new tandem of KAIRI & AZM squared off with and eventually overcame the duo of Tora & Saki, with Saya & Starlight taking each other out of the equation. Queen's Quest [KAIRI (82), AZM (67) and Saya Kamitani (63)] defeated Oedo Tai [starlight Kid (66), Natsuko Tora (53) and Saki Kashima (57)] in 18:04 when KAIRI submitted Saki Kashima with The Anchor (71). Match 5: Wonder of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Utami Hayashishita vs 18th Champion Momo Watanabe © Pre-Match Promos: Utami Hayashishita: Utami feels like its long overdue for her to be holding a singles title in STARDOM once again. Whilst she is happy to work alongside a legend like KAIRI, she feels as the white belt champion, she can also be a leading light for STARDOM. Momo Watanabe ©: Momo admits to not feeling 100% after already defending both titles this month, however still affronted by being shunned from the main event, she promises to do everything in her power to retain her titles! Match Overview: After going through so much a teammates, these two rivals knocked 7 bells out of each other from the word go, in a back a forth, intense affair. With no Oedo Tai at ringside to cause distractions the two are free to eave it all on the line. Momo does pick up her belt and contemplates using it, but thinks better off it in favour, which results in her being bounced off the ring apron by Utami delivering a terrifying burning hammer. Momo is able to squeak out a win with a desperate back stabber and a suspiciously faster than usual three count by the referee Daichi, ensuring Momo has survived half of her trial for tonight. Momo Watanabe (73) defeated Utami Hayashishita (64) in 21:49 by pinfall with a Back Stabber. Momo Watanabe makes defence number six of the Wonder of Stardom title (76). Angle: Instead of pre-match promos, we see the camera stay on an exhausted Momo Watanabe, spraying herself down and grabbing some water, having successfully defended one of her titles. She now stands up to glare at the Icon of STARDOM Mayu Iwatani making her entrance (59). Semi Main: World of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Mayu Iwatani vs 16th Champion Momo Watanabe © Match Overview: Momo despises Mayu’s sympathetic looks before the bell, catching Mayu off guard with brutal forearm strikes right after the bell rings. Mayu expected Knee’s and kick based offence, so was caught off guard and had to get her shoulder up at 2 early on. The intense match prior did eventually catch up to Momo though, as Mayu started to go through the motions of her classic offense and firmly wrestle back control of the title match. When Mayu hops back off the blue corner second rope (calling back to their previous title fight) looking for a reverse poison rana, Momo staggers back and drills her with a strong kick to the back. Both Ladies are down with Momo potentially creating an opening to retain her title. It’s not to be however as the resilient Mayu retakes control a couple of minutes later, hitting her picturesque moonsault for the dramatic win! Mayu Iwatani (81) defeated Momo Watanabe (71) in 27:58 by pinfall with a Moonsault. Mayu Iwatani wins the World of Stardom title (80). Angle: Mayu celebrates winning the World Title for a third time! Momo pick herself up and hobbles out alone, in the shadow of the new Champion (70). Main Event: Artists of STARDOM Title Match: Challengers: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs 24th Champions Himeka & Natsupoi © Pre-Match Promos: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki): ALFA reminisce exactly a year ago where Giulia & Suzu were leading opposite factions into a main event battle. They will use their experiences over the past year to bring a new dawn to STARDOM Himeka & Natsupoi ©: The new champions are determined they are more than just Giulia’s support player, as they have scratched and clawed to retain these titles so far and will be looking for v7. Match Overview: Both sides square up to one another and rather than handshakes, stiff forearm blows are traded back and forth, leaving Himeka & Suzu winning their respective duels and kicking us off here. With the Champions operating as a well-oiled machine 6 defences deep into their title run opposing the challengers who through training together as rookies know each-others game inside out, the match drew a great reception from the crowd. However, it was Natsupoi who drew the loudest reactions of them all surprisingly, with the fans feeling every big shot that she took like a champion and fired up when she delivers her precision dropkick favoured offence with every contact. The finish of the match saw Giulia yell “oi Himeka” to a downed tag team champion, before whispering in Himeka’s ear. Himeka appears to see red, wildly swinging at Giulia, who sidesteps the attack, tripping Himeka so that her head bounced off the exposed turnbuckle. Giulia hits her Giulia driver to clam the Goddesses Titles for her & Suzu, cementing ALFA as a dominant force. ALFA [Giulia (59) and Suzu Suzuki (61)] defeated Himeka (63) and Natsupoi (68) in 23:53 when Giulia pinned Himeka with a Glorious Driver. Giulia and Suzu Suzuki win the Goddesses of Stardom titles (69). Show Closing Angle: Giulia & Suzu celebrate before beating down Natsupoi & Himeka With the rest of ALFA cheering them on. Until Maika & Syuri run out to make the save, aligning themselves with HimePoi, as ALFA cement themselves back in STARDOM (60). Show Grade: 70 Show Notes - Hanan, Miyu Amasaki & Mei Hoshizuki miss out on the ppv disappointedly, which needs to change once I get a break to forward plan my booking better! - Yui Sustained a mild concussion thanks to a MIRAI botch … out for 27 days - Hazuki & Tam having great chemistry is perfect for my booking plans! - Mayu had her first world title run cut short by injury, the second one disrupted by covid, so if anyone deserves to be a 3 time world champion its her, even more so because of her journey. This can also play into the long-term story of Mayu having Momo’s number on the big stage. - Momo’s title run … after a great visual at the end of the year, ruined by the injury, which combined with my indecision between portraying her as on the brink of losing it with management, and turning face, led to an underwhelming world title run, hopefully focusing on the white belt will lead help her and the roster. - Jam packed show with the Goddesses changing hands too, and Syuri & MaiHimePoi finally on the same page (arguably too much?) either way thank you for reading! Prediction Contest 3rd / 6 Rhysrob 4/8 50% You were spot on noticing it was time to call an end to double champ Momo, Rhysrob! Then the multi-person / pre-shows are a complete lottery, thanks for the predictions! 3rd Overall Prediction Contest Rateddc 13/16 81% Rhysrob 10/16 63% Halfway through and its still all to play for!

PPV up tomorrow, probably early evening, as I'd like to spend a couple of hours booking ahead again STARDOM Bring it On! 2023 Saturday Week 4 March 2023 Main Event: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs. Himeka & Natsupoi © Match Preview: In our main event, ALFA’s leaders Giulia & Suzu Suzuki take on the defending Tag champions Natsupoi & Himeka. HimePoi have been great champions kicking into another gear this year, although ALFA return to STARDOM riding a huge wave of Momentum, leaving this deserving main event spotlighted match with the potential to be up their as a potential STARDOM match of the year candidate! Semi Main: Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe © Match Preview: This World of STARDOM match up sees the leader of STARS Mayu Iwatani, take on the double champions second match in one night, Momo Watanabe Mayu retaing her World of STARDOM Title over Momo in the main event of the 9th Anniversary back in 2020 kick started the downfall of Momo, meaning this match with the roles reversed should lead to an explosive affair. Match 5: Utami Hayashishita vs. Momo Watanabe © Match Preview: Momo defends her white belt against former stable mate and tag team partner, Utami Hayashishita. Having won the Goddesses league together and growing so close in Queen’s Quest, these two greats will surely click in a brilliant matchup. Match 4: Queen's Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani) vs. Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima) Match Preview: Match 4 sees the Queen’s Quest trio take on the notorious Oedo Tai. Ruaka becoming injured means unfortunately Miyu misses out on a ppv match, unfortunately. However, taking out the rookies leaves 6 strong competitors and an unpredictable contest! Match 3: Hazuki vs. Tam Nakano Match Preview: The leaders of this trios rivalry between STARS & Cosmic Angels in singles competition, in what surely will be the rubber match following Koguma v Unagi & Mina v Iida. Hazuki is riding a wave of momentum and is looking to continue picking up huge singles wins this year, whereas Tam is showing sign of frustration at her and her factions stagnation. Match 2: ALFA (MIRAI, Thekla, Mai Sakurai) w/ Waka Tsukiyama vs. Syuri, Maika and Yui Inihara Match Preview: ALFA take on Syuri, Maika & the rookie Yui. There is arguably just as much intrigue in seeing the new Butler Waka Tsukiyama on the outside, then on the winner of this contest. Opening Match: Koguma vs. Unagi Sayaka Match Preview: Koguma & Unagi will offer a fun opening contest, looking to represent their respective factions strongly. Pre Show Match: Mina Shirakawa vs. Saya Iida Match Preview: Iida’s chops vs Mina’s mind games should warm the crowd up nicely on the preshow. STARDOM Bring it On! 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. Goddesses of STARDOM – 7th Defence: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs. Himeka & Natsupoi © 6. World of STARDOM – 3rd Defence : Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe © 5. Wonder of STARDOM – 6th Defence: Utami Hayashishita vs. Momo Watanabe © 4. Queen's Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani) vs. Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima) 3. Hazuki vs. Tam Nakano 2. ALFA (MIRAI, Thekla, Mai Sakurai) w/ Waka Tsukiyama vs. Syuri, Maika and Yui Inihara 1. Koguma vs. Unagi Sayaka Pre. Mina Shirakawa vs. Saya Iida

STARDOM Bring it On! 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. Goddesses of STARDOM – 7th Defence: ALFA (Giulia & Suzu Suzuki) vs. Himeka & Natsupoi © 6. World of STARDOM – 3rd Defence : Mayu Iwatani vs Momo Watanabe © 5. Wonder of STARDOM – 6th Defence: Utami Hayashishita vs. Momo Watanabe © 4. Queen's Quest (KAIRI, AZM, Saya Kamitani) vs. Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima) 3. Hazuki vs. Tam Nakano 2. ALFA (MIRAI, Thekla, Mai Sakurai) w/ Waka Tsukiyama vs. Syuri, Maika and Yui Inihara 1. Koguma vs. Unagi Sayaka Pre. Mina Shirakawa vs. Saya Iida

STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 6 Wednesday Week 4 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Oedo Tai [Ruaka (35) and Saki Kashima (49)] defeated Mei Hoshizuki (48) and Momo Kohgo (35) in 7:45 when Saki Kashima submitted Momo Kohgo with a Short Armbar (37). Match 2: Queen's Quest [AZM (58), KAIRI (73), Saya Kamitani (64) and Miyu Amasaki (34)] defeated Tam Nakano (54), Mina Shirakawa (49), Unagi Sayaka (42) and Yui Inihara (20) in 18:15 when AZM submitted Yui Inihara with a La Mystica Fujiwara Armbar (59). Semi Main: Mayu Iwatani (76) and Utami Hayashishita (62) defeated Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (53) and Starlight Kid (62)] in 20:06 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Natsuko Tora with a Moonsault (71). Angle:Momo Watanabe learns her two title defences will be against Mayu Iwatani & Utami Hayashishita (65). Main Event: Syuri (72), Himeka (59), Natsupoi (64) and Maika (60) defeated STARS [saya Iida (49), Hazuki (58), Koguma (52) and Hanan (41)] in 20:09 when Maika submitted Hanan with a Cross Armbreaker (66). Show Closing Promo: Goddesses tag titles main event Syuri & Maika to take on Thekla & MIRAI in a 6 man tag, joined by Yui & Mai Sakurai (53). Show Grade: 65 Show Notes - Ruaka sustained Chronic Upper Back Pain, 2 months - Saki Kashima, AZM, Miyu Amasaki really off game - Momo faces the huge challenge of QQ rival Utami, and the women who technically started the beginning of the Black Peach in Mayu

STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 5 Wednesday Week 3 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Miyu Amasaki (36) defeated Ruaka (38) in 6:09 by pinfall with a Jumping DDT (28). Match 2: Saki Kashima (50) defeated Mina Shirakawa (44) and Maika (64) in 10:49 when Saki Kashima pinned Mina Shirakawa with a My Emblem (57). Match 3: Queen's Quest [KAIRI (75), Utami Hayashishita (63), Saya Kamitani (64) and AZM (62)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (63), Koguma (52), Saya Iida (48) and Momo Kohgo (38)] in 18:55 when KAIRI pinned Momo Kohgo with an Insane Elbow (64). Semi Main: Syuri (69), Himeka (58) and Natsupoi (62) defeated Tam Nakano (56), Unagi Sayaka (45) and Yui Inihara (20) in 16:32 when Natsupoi pinned Yui Inihara with a Fairy Blink (61). Main Event: Momo Watanabe (66) and Mei Hoshizuki (48) defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (76) and Hanan (43)] in 18:36 when Momo Watanabe pinned Hanan with a Somato (68). Show Closing Promo: Mei Hoshizuki & Momo Watanabe close the show showing mutual respect (50). Show Grade: 66 Show Notes - Saki Kashima & Miyu Amasaki off game

STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 4 Monday Week 3 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: STARS [Hanan (40) and Mayu Iwatani (71)] defeated Saya Kamitani (66) and Yui Inihara (20) in 15:03 when Hanan pinned Yui Inihara with a Fisherman Suplex (61). Match 2: Ponytail and Bushido [syuri (73) & Maika (62)] defeated Queen’s Quest [utami Hayashishita (65) and Miyu Amasaki (40)] in 14:40 when Syuri pinned Miyu Amasaki with a KG Flash (67). Match 3: Tam Nakano (66), Mei Hoshizuki (46), Unagi Sayaka (41) and Mina Shirakawa (47) defeated STARS [saya Iida (49), Hazuki (62), Koguma (50) and Momo Kohgo (34)] in 12:16 when Mei Hoshizuki pinned Momo Kohgo with a Shooting Star Press (61). Match 3: Queen’s Quest [AZM (62) & KAIRI (74)] defeated Oedo Tai - Devil Duo [Natsuko Tora (54) and Saki Kashima (52)] in 18:49 when AZM pinned Saki Kashima with a Leg Catcher German Suplex (70). Angle: Oedo Tai beat down QQ, Miyu overpowered by Ruaka (49). Main Event: World of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Starlight Kid vs 16th Champion Momo Watanabe © Momo Watanabe (66) defeated Starlight Kid (65) in 25:22 by pinfall with a Peach Sunrise. Momo Watanabe makes defence number two of the World of Stardom title (71). Show Closing Promo: Momo learns from Starlight she'll defend the belt twice at Bring it On! PPV (62). Show Grade: 69 Show Notes - Hanan not joining a night out results in the 18 years old being told to buy drinks for everyone by Liger, I may need to check alcohol is banned backstage as this has happened a few times! - Hazuki, Mei Hoshizuki both off their games disappointingly - QQ vs Oedo Tai semi main put on an absolute banger, boding well for the blossoming AZM & & Kairi tag team / the ppv! - Momo’s slow start post injury continues but Starlight was at least able to showcase her progression further.

STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 3 Wednesday Week 2 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Mei Hoshizuki (43) defeated Miyu Amasaki (35) in 6:41 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press (30). Match 2: Maika (64) defeated Utami Hayashishita (64) and Ruaka (37) in 9:48 when Maika pinned Ruaka with a Michinoku Driver II (59). Match 3: Syuri (73) defeated Himeka (60) and Yui Inihara (17) in 14:12 when Syuri pinned Yui Inihara with a KG Flash (59). Match 3: STARS [Mayu Iwatani (74), Hanan (41) and Koguma (52)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (61), Unagi Sayaka (47) and Mina Shirakawa (45)] in 18:08 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Mina Shirakawa with a Moonsault (64). Semi Main: Oedo Tai [starlight Kid (62) and Natsuko Tora (51)] drew with Oedo Tai [saki Kashima (50) and Momo Watanabe (60)] in 15:00 when the time limit expired (64). Angle: Momo beaten down after surviving the 3 on 1 attack for the last 5 minutes of the match, no comes out to save her though (59). Main Event: Queen's Quest [AZM (60), KAIRI (73) and Saya Kamitani (65)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (62), Momo Kohgo (37) and Saya Iida (48)] in 20:45 when AZM pinned Saya Iida with a Leg Catcher German Suplex (67). Show Closing Promo: AZM celebrates return with KAIRI and Saya Kamitani (67). Show Grade: 66 Show Notes - Jobbers according to the game took the crowds initial enthusiasm away in the opener - Syuri's amazing form continues to deliver, Tam stomps off without her stable mates, clearly unimpressed - Momo Watanabe really off game after brutal assault for 15 mins proves how strong she is to keep fighting up to the 15 minute mark

Wow dropped a 5 star review a little while ago, then just popping in to say how awesome the Top 10 rankings are! Must have taken a huge amount of work too!

STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 2 Monday Week 2 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Thekla (50) defeated Miyu Amasaki (39) in 18:24 by submission with a Death Strap Lock (36). Match 2: Oedo Tai [starlight Kid (59), Saki Kashima (48) and Ruaka (37)] defeated Saya Kamitani (63), Utami Hayashishita (64) and Yui Inihara (21) in 13:45 when Starlight Kid pinned Yui Inihara with a Shiranui (56). Match 3: STARS - Fukuoka Double Crazy [Hazuki (65) and Koguma (53)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (61) and Unagi Sayaka (42)] in 13:58 when Koguma pinned Unagi Sayaka with a German Suplex Hold (64). Show Closing Promo: Fukuoka Double Crazy square up to Tam Nakano & Unagi in a tense confrontation (52). Semi Main: Syuri (70), Himeka (61), Maika (59) and Natsupoi (63) defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (71), Momo Kohgo (36), Saya Iida (48) and Hanan (42) in 16:50 when Syuri pinned Momo Kohgo with a KG Flash (65). Main Event: Wonder of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Natsuko Tora vs 18th Champion Momo Watanabe © Momo Watanabe defeated Natsuko Tora in 21:23 by pinfall with a Back Stabber. Momo Watanabe makes defence number five of the Wonder of Stardom title (55). Show Closing Promo: Momo welcomed back with tough defence, Starlight Kid is next to step up for the World title (63). Show Grade: 55 Show Notes - Liger pulls up Mai Sakurai for not paying her share of the bar tab, Small positive impact for Mai - Hazuki, Koguma, Nakano & Unagi will split off into singles matches at the PPV which should be fun to see - Momo & Natsuko not clicking led to a rough start to Momo’s return match

Blimey its hot! Changed the New Blood for a generic Bring It On PPV as the mod isn't built for youth Joshi wrestlers from the small companies STARDOM Bring it On! Tag 1 Wednesday Week 1 2023 Attendance: 600 People Opening Match: Queen's Quest [utami Hayashishita (63), Saya Kamitani (66) and Miyu Amasaki (37)] defeated Saya Iida (48), Momo Kohgo (38) and Yui Inihara (20) in 8:28 when Utami Hayashishita pinned Yui Inihara with a Torture Rack Bomb (57). Match 2: Himeka (61) defeated Hanan (34) in 7:58 by submission with an Argentine Backbreaker (57). Match 3: MIRAI (43) defeated Ruaka (37) in 8:33 by pinfall with a Lariat (33). Semi Main: Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (51), Saki Kashima (56) and Starlight Kid (62)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (61), Unagi Sayaka (47) and Mina Shirakawa (47)] in 16:05 when Starlight Kid pinned Mina Shirakawa with a Shiranui (59). Main Event: (Syuri (70), Maika (61) and Natsupoi (61) defeated STARS (Hazuki (65), Koguma (54) and Mayu Iwatani (74) in 21:05 when Maika submitted Koguma with a Cross Armbreaker (71). Show Closing Promo: ALFA want tag titles and to scrub the DDM leftovers from STARDOM (59). Show Grade: 68 Show Notes - Bull Nakano helped out before the show – teaching Himeka, MIRAI & Hanan Psychology, - Momo Kohgo low key kinda popping off … maybe because I haven’t booked this for a few weeks but she’s doing great under Hazuki! - MIRAI vs Ruaka was the closest I’ll get to a Lash Legend vs Indi Hartwell match, Just a single tear rolls down Bayley & Mercedes cheek as they wonder what happened. The game being savage as always introing the match as “In a terrible match” … Tell me how you really feel!

Yeah that turn and promos after were done to perfection! It's why STARDOM is my favourite! Everyone picked Syuri & Maika as they have been great for me, It could have made the Giulia return and challenge even more personal! Always the way with booking a week ahead, then seeing the predictions and realizing you all have it better than me aha! Yeah just good exposure for Miyu & will kick the AZM / KAIRI relationship into the next phase, as I think KAIRI in QQ would be class! Wow I salute you sir as that's months worth of shows to get through! Any feedback or suggestions I'd love to hear / always try to take on board! Ruaka is in an odd spot where's she's almost past the future title, but is probably challenging and losing SWA matches / potentially holding an artist belt level, but she is so young that if you managed to build her up into a powerhouse in your division / you've got a star for 10 - 15 years to tell loads of stories! Poi sure has her army of fans aha, especially watching her turn irl has finally opened my eyes to what everyones been saying, hopefully my plans for her are alright! Welcome aboard! If you (or anyone) would like to predict on at least 2 of the next 4 shows over the next real life 4 weeks, the winner will pick a wrestler to push, everyone else will get to pick a match they want to see (any non title, but title matches can be requested depending on where you finish) So everyone can win something!

STARDOM Spring Bloom in Sendai 2023 Saturday Week 4 February 2023 Attendance: 10,090 People in Sendai Pre-show Match: Unagi Sayaka vs Yui Inihara Unagi Sayaka (45) defeated Yui Inihara (20) in 6:39 by submission with a Gory Special (38). Opening Match: STARS – Peach HEARTS (Hazuki & Momo Kohgo) vs Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima & Ruaka) Pre-Match Promos: STARS: Hazuki nudges Momo to encourage her to lead the promo, Kohgo highlights their training together extra hard to get back into title contention. Hazuki nods and says lets go. Oedo Tai: Saki & Ruaka obnoxiously slurp their juice boxes, before Saki’s goes down the wrong way, causing her to spit it out making a “Spa Spa” type noise, which Ruaka agrees with, thinking it’s a new catchphrase. Match Overview: STARS use their speed to keep tagging out and isolating Ruaka. This left Saki unable to get the hot tag after starting the match and tagging out, leading to Hazuki picking up the win. STARS - Peach HEARTS [Hazuki (63) and Momo Kohgo (39)] defeated Oedo Tai [saki Kashima (57) and Ruaka (38)] in 9:23 when Hazuki pinned Ruaka with a Diving Senton (59). Match 2: Koguma vs Utami Hayashishita Pre-Match Promos: Koguma: Koguma is determined to put the bear pose on Utami, after Hayashishita has evaded the move all tour. Utami Hayashishita: Utami is annoyed by the bear and is looking to embarrass her by wrestling rings around her and avoiding the bear pose. Match Overview: Koguma’s bear dance to open is met with Utami flipping her by her ankles onto her face, follow by a buckle bomb, setting the tone of the match. Despite the attempts to put the bear pose on Utami, Koguma is unsuccessful as Utami scoops her up and taps her out with a Argentine Backbreaker Rack, held on for an extra three seconds. Utami Hayashishita (69) defeated Koguma (52) in 12:20 by submission with a Argentine Backbreaker Rack (67). Match 3: ALFA (Giulia, Suzu Suzuki, MIRAI & Thekla) vs Prominence (Risa Sera, Akane Fujita, Mochi Miyagi & Hiragi Kurumi) Pre-Match Promos: ALFA: With no sign of Waka or Sakarai, MIRAI and Thekla stoic in the background. Giulia & Suzu stand with their backs to the camera, holding picky to pinky swinging their joined hands back and forth slightly. The camera then zooms into their hands as they twist slightly to fist bump knuckle to knuckle. Prominence: Prominence gloat having their world title back, as new champ Sera wants to ensure they have the last laugh. Match Overview: Even with the absence of weapons, this match up was a brutal, vicious brawl from the get-go. With the Giulia barking orders ALFA took control and dominated large parts of the match. Suzu & Sera got to say goodbye to each other with a couple of minutes of reversals, before Sera tags out and leaves the Venue, Suzu scores the win before being hugged aggressively by Giulia. MIRAI & Thekla ensure the pair can’t be jumped. ALFA [Giulia (53), Suzu Suzuki (61), MIRAI (43) and Thekla (47)] defeated Prominence [Risa Sera (49), Akane Fujita (40), Mochi Miyagi (34) and Hiragi Kurumi (37) in 20:53 when Suzu Suzuki pinned Hiragi Kurumi with a German Suplex (55). Match 4: High Speed Title Match: Challenger: Mei Hoshizuki vs 22nd Champion Saya Kamitani © Pre-Match Promos: Mei Hoshizuki: Mei will use this opportunity to her advantage, by pocket rocketing her way to the High-Speed Title. Saya Kamitani: Kamitani is excited by the challenge of facing Mei, especially if in the future Mei & her can te… teach others how to wrestle a great high-speed match! She grimaces and breaths a sigh of relief before exiting stage right. Match Overview: Whilst this high speed match starts off with high octane speed, it become clear to those in attendance that Mei’s tactics change early on. Potentially recognizing the superb form Kamitani is in, Hoshizuki targets the leg with each attack looking to attempt to ground Kamitani. Kamitani seems to revel in this new challengers persistence, giving as good as she’s got, before her devasting Star Crusher, which after being flipped out of twice, is delivered on the third attempt, leading to the three count. Saya Kamitani (66) defeated Mei Hoshizuki (46) in 13:51 by pinfall with a Star Crusher. Saya Kamitani makes defence number six of the High Speed title (66). Angle: Kamitani spoils that Mei Hoshizuki is STARDOM's newest signing! After apologizing profusely, Saya is hoping the 20 year old will shake up the high speed division and eventually the whole company, Mei swerves the handshake and leaves the ring (50). Match 5: Natsuko Tora vs Starlight Kid Pre-Match Promos: Natsuko Tora: Natsuko Tora can’t wait to shock everyone who has been sleeping on her, downplaying her return. Starlight Kid: Kid respects the new path Momo is taking to greatest, cheekily adding that she was the trendsetter who set the example of how a real star join Oedo Tai. Match Overview: The size difference is the running story throughout this match, as Starlight’s momentum is cut off repeatedly by the force of Tora. This however allowed Starlight to demonstrate some innovative moves to counteract Tora, like faking out her standing moonsault, landing on her feet, jumping up to the second rope before delivering a dropkick, winding the side of Tora’s midsection. Starlight pulls out the Momo☆Latch (Hurricanrana twisted into a victory roll) as a rare finishing maneuver which was so unexpected the Natsuko couldn’t kick out of. Starlight Kid (64) defeated Natsuko Tora (51) in 16:38 by pinfall with a Black Tiger Driver (65). Semi Main: Artists of STARDOM Title Match: Challengers: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM & Miyu Amasaki) vs 28th Champions STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) © Pre-Match Promos: Queen’s Quest: KAIRI & AZM are now on the same page after their leadership fight last month, as they praise the resilient Miyu to continue to push herself. STARS: Mayu is a grumpy leader as Iida and Hanan’s praise falls on deaf ears. Match Overview: Mayu calls out Miyu to oppose her from the get go, but KAIRI shakes her head with a smile, allowing for the two faction leaders to kick us off with a hot start. Very few tags are made throughout the contest, in favour for synchronized 6 way moves STARDOM perform so well in these contest. Iida refusing to moonsault to the outside like her fellow champions, in favour of chopping the 3 challengers on the outside into oblivion, before Hanan & Mayu’s dives connect earnt a few chuckles from the crowd. Whilst Miyu in the close squares off with Mayu before delivering a definite slap, led to the Icon testing Miyu for the final few minutes. Mayu refuses to tag out to her STARS teammates, in favour of being thee one to score the victory. STARS [Mayu Iwatani (81), Saya Iida (51) and Hanan (40)] defeated Queen's Quest [KAIRI (82), AZM (60) and Miyu Amasaki (36)] in 19:27 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Miyu Amasaki with an Moonsault. Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida and Hanan make defence number one of the Artist of Stardom title (61). Main Event: Goddesses of STARDOM Title Match: Challengers: Syuri & Maika vs 27th Champions Himeka & Natsupoi © Pre-Match Promos: Syuri & Maika: Syuri & Maika reminisce joining DDM together through to growing especially close since invading Prominence late last year. They promise to bring that new found aggression in tonights main event. Himeka & Natsupoi: Himeka is still wary to join up to Syuri, compared to Natsupoi who is optimistic about their future as a 4 women group. Match Overview: Himeka immediately calls out Syuri at the bell, in order to set the tone and demonstrate her clear unhappiness at slotting underneath a Syuri lead faction. Once both ladies tagged out, the battle of Natsupoi’s speed & Maika’s power led to a fun exchange. Syuri shone by demonstrating her fighting spirit when Himeka’s power overwhelmed her, alongside selling Natsupoi’s rapid offence. Her chemistry with Maika also reinforced the fans support for the former World Champion. However the finish came when Himeka’s frustration at being outsmarted, brought about a jealous rage of driving Maika’s head against the post repeatedly. Syuri, furious at Himeka’s actions, runs around the ring to support her partner, leading to her and Himeka brawling on the outside. Natupoi missed all this as she crawls her way to the top rope and hits her Fairial Gift on Maika for the win. Himepoi [Himeka (53) and Natsupoi (66)] defeated Ponytail and Bushido [syuri (81) and Maika (67)] in 27:22 when Natsupoi pinned Maika with a Fairial Gift. Himepoi make defence number six of the Goddesses of Stardom titles (77). Show Closing Angle: Just as Syuri & Maika look to resolve with HimePoi, Giulia & Suzu lead ALFA out to attack! A combination of exhaustion and hesitation to get on the same page results in Syuri & MaiHimePoi being laid out, and ALFA standing tall! (55). Show Grade: 76 Show Notes - Thekla organized a poker tournament, Ruaka off game, Giulia really off her game - AZM really off game because of sustaining Cracked Ribs at the hands of Hanan nooo, match too important in the fan’s eyes to last so short too - Prominence vs ALFA is finished most likely for the diary, as we Transition to ALFA vs Syuri & MaiHimePoi, which should hopefully anchor this final year alongside the Momo Watanabe arc! Prediction Contest 2nd / 6 Rateddc 7/8 88% Smasher1311 7/8 88% Rhysrob 6/8 75% 3rd Overall Prediction Contest Rateddc 13/16 81% Thanks for playing everyone! Reigning champion Rateddc is the first person to predict at least 2/6 cards, and thus enters the final competitive prediction contest with a strong 81%! Still wide open for anyone else wanting to challenge but it will be fun to see who wins! Syuri & Maika did make a lot of sense, but with the next challengers being Giulia & Suzu, its pretty obvious what my plan for the belts are … or could HimePoi become the tag team goats ... tune in next time!

PPV up in 24 hours, last call for predictions! STARDOM Spring Bloom in Sendai Preview 2023 Saturday Week 4 February 2023 Main Event: Syuri & Maika vs Himeka & Natsupoi © Match Preview: Our main event sees Syuri & Maika challenge HimePoi for the Goddesses belts. To settle the interpersonal feuds once and for all in a main event title match seems fitting, as all 4 wrestlers have been amazing in this diary! Semi Main: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM & Miyu Amasaki) vs STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) © Match Preview: STARS defend their Artists belts for the first time against Queen’s quest, in what surely could steal the show! The stacked match up should offer a tough first defence, as Miyu was showcased in the tour match prior of being no push over! Match 5: Natsuko Tora vs Starlight Kid Match Preview: Oedo Tai’s Natsuko Tora & Starlight Kid compete 1 on 1 to see which belt they will challenge for, once Momo has recovered. Whilst we haven’t had a proper leadership feud in Oedo Tai, due to the large amounts of change within the other factions, these two will leave it all out in the ring. Match 4: Mei Hoshizuki Vs Saya Kamitani © Match Preview: High-Speed title on the line between Mei Hoshizuki & Saya Kamitani, as Kamitani continues her dominate reign into 2023, resulting in outside talent being recruited to keep the reign fresh! Match 3: ALFA (Giulia, Suzu Suzuki, MIRAI & Thekla) vs Prominence (Risa Sera, Akane Fujita, Mochi Miyagi & Hiragi Kurumi) Match Preview: The finale of Prominence vs ALFA will take place here instead of on Prominences shows, due to the Momo Watanabe injury. Suzu would have dropped the Prominence world title to former mentor Risa Sera last month, so the 2 month build outside the company will culminate here! Match 2: Koguma vs Utami Hayashishita Match Preview: STARS’ Koguma takes on Queen’s Quest’s Utami Hayashishita in this special singles match focussed around Utami’s disgust at the bear poses! Both competitors need a win to return some credibility in the singles and tag divisions. Opening Match: STARS – Peach HEARTS (Hazuki & Momo Kohgo) vs Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima & Ruaka) Match Preview: STARS vs Oedo Tai kicks off Spring Bloom in tag team action. Hazuki & Momo Kohgo will continue their character focus against Saki & Ruaka who are looking to kick start their push up the card. Pre Show Match: Unagi Sayaka vs Yui Inihara Match Preview: Unagi continues her assessing of rookies, this time Yui is stepping up to the challenge! Spring Bloom in Sendai 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. Goddess of STARDOM – 6th Defence: Syuri & Maika vs Himeka & Natsupoi © 6. Artist of STARDOM – 1st Defence: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM & Miyu Amasaki) vs STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) © 5. Natsuko Tora vs Starlight Kid 4. High Speed Title – 6th Defence: Mei Hoshizuki Vs Saya Kamitani 3. ALFA (Giulia, Suzu Suzuki, MIRAI & Thekla) vs Prominence (Risa Sera, Akane Fujita, Mochi Miyagi & Hiragi Kurumi) 2. Koguma vs Utami Hayashishita 1. STARS – Peach HEARTS (Hazuki & Momo Kohgo) vs Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima & Ruaka) Pre. Unagi Sayaka vs Yui Inihara

Spring Bloom in Sendai 2023 Quick Picks Main Event. Goddess of STARDOM – 6th Defence: Syuri & Maika vs Himeka & Natsupoi © 6. Artist of STARDOM – 1st Defence: Queen’s Quest (KAIRI, AZM & Miyu Amasaki) vs STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) © 5. Natsuko Tora vs Starlight Kid 4. High Speed Title – 6th Defence: Mei Hoshizuki Vs Saya Kamitani 3. ALFA (Giulia, Suzu Suzuki, MIRAI & Thekla) vs Prominence (Risa Sera, Akane Fujita, Mochi Miyagi & Hiragi Kurumi) 2. Koguma vs Utami Hayashishita 1. STARS – Peach HEARTS (Hazuki & Momo Kohgo) vs Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima & Ruaka) Pre. Unagi Sayaka vs Yui Inihara

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 6 Wednesday Week 4 February 2023 Attendance: 961 People Opening Match: Saya Iida (45) defeated AZM (64) in 7:59 by pinfall with a Iidabashi (63). Match 2: KAIRI (74) defeated Hanan (40) in 7:16 by pinfall with an Insane Elbow (66). Match 3: Miyu Amasaki (37) drew with Mayu Iwatani (64) in 10:00 when the time limit expired (53). Semi Main: Cosmic Angels [unagi Sayaka (39), Mina Shirakawa (48) and Tam Nakano (65)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (66), Koguma (53) and Momo Kohgo (37)] and Utami Hayashishita (67), Saya Kamitani (66) & Yui Inihara (18) in 14:22 (63). Main Event: Himeka (54), Natsupoi (63), Maika (61) and Syuri (71) defeated Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (49), Saki Kashima (54), Ruaka (36) and Starlight Kid (61) in 14:40 when Natsupoi pinned Saki Kashima with a Fairial Gift (67). Show Closing Promo: Ex DDM members square off as Syuri will make the final assessment on Natsupoi, Maika and Himeka (62). Show Grade: 66 Show Notes - Doubt for Mayu as she can’t put away the valiant Miyu away in the 10 mins, placing doubt on that QQ vs STARS title match - Unagi made a mess backstage, forced to clean it up, resulted in a small positive effect

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 5 Monday Week 4 February 2023 Attendance: 961 People Opening Match: Starlight Kid (64) defeated Momo Kohgo (35) and Yui Inihara (19) in 6:39 when Starlight Kid pinned Yui Inihara with a Shiranui (52). Match 2: Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (60), Mina Shirakawa (43) and Unagi Sayaka (39)] defeated Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (47), Saki Kashima (54) and Ruaka (36)] in 12:25 when Tam Nakano pinned Saki Kashima with a Twilight Dream (53). Match 3: Hazuki (62) defeated Hanan (41), Miyu Amasaki (38) and Saya Kamitani (63) in 11:20 when Hazuki pinned Miyu Amasaki with a Michinoku Driver II (58). Semi Main: Utami Hayashishita (64), Syuri (71) and Maika (62) defeated Koguma (53), Himeka (51) and Natsupoi (64) in 16:23 when Maika submitted Koguma with a Cross Armbreaker (68). Main Event: Queen’s Quest [KAIRI (72) and AZM (58)] defeated STARS [Mayu Iwatani (63) and Saya Iida (48)] in 21:43 when AZM pinned Saya Iida with a Leg Catcher German Suplex (68). Show Closing Promo: Mayu Iwatani & KAIRI go back and forth on the mic, sizing up each other since Threedom before their two stables face off for the Artists belts (67). Show Grade: 67 Show Notes - Tora really off game, - Starlight Kid hard carry’s the Opening match - Mayu unhappy with pressure of being figurehead, since the start of the diary went from slight positive, to neutral, to positive impact, to now negative impact

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 4 Wednesday Week 3 February 2023 Attendance: 949 People Opening Match: STARS [Mayu Iwatani (74), Koguma (54), Saya Iida (47) and Hanan (38)] defeated Tam Nakano (61), Mina Shirakawa (48), Unagi Sayaka (39), Yui Inihara (19) in 14:07 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Yui Inihara with a Dragon Suplex (61). Match 2: Ponytail and Bushido [syuri (74) and Maika (62)] defeated Queen’s Quest [Miyu Amasaki (36) and KAIRI (72)] in 17:55 when Syuri pinned Miyu Amasaki with a KG Flash (69). Match 3: Oedo Tai [Natsuko Tora (49) and Starlight Kid (64)] defeated STARS - Peach HEARTS [Hazuki (64) and Momo Kohgo (34)] in 16:43 when Starlight Kid pinned Momo Kohgo with a Shiranui (62). Angle: Tora & Kid to square off in singles match at PPV to see who gets first red belt shot (62). Semi Main: Natsupoi (60) defeated AZM (56) and Himeka (53) in 11:57 when Natsupoi pinned AZM with a Fairial Gift (65). Main Event: Queen’s Quest - AphroditE [saya Kamitani (60) and Utami Hayashishita (62)] defeated Oedo Tai [Ruaka (37) and Saki Kashima (51)] in 20:08 when Saya Kamitani pinned Ruaka with a Star Crusher (60). Show Closing Promo: Mei Hoshizuki arrives and challenges Kamitani for the High Speed Title (52). Show Grade: 61 Show Notes - Kid vs Tora won’t main event, but will have to plug the Momo gap, not taking the titles off her was deliberate, I'll draft another match in last minute on the preview - Saya Kamitani really off game, still pulls a 60

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 3 Wednesday Week 2 February 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Saya Kamitani (63) defeated Miyu Amasaki (35) and Momo Kohgo (34) in 8:40 when Saya Kamitani pinned Momo Kohgo with a Star Crusher (55). Match 2: Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (67), Saki Kashima (55) and Ruaka (38)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (62), Mina Shirakawa (48) and Unagi Sayaka (44)] in 15:03 when Momo Watanabe pinned Unagi Sayaka with a Back Stabber (55). Match 3: Utami Hayashishita (62) defeated Yui Inihara (20) and Koguma (55) in 7:46 when Utami Hayashishita pinned Yui Inihara with a Torture Rack Bomb (56). Semi Main: Oedo Tai [starlight Kid (59) and Natsuko Tora (50)] defeated STARS [saya Iida (50) and Hazuki (62)] in 17:58 when Starlight Kid pinned Saya Iida with a Black Tiger Driver (63). Angle: Awkward exchange as Starlight & Tora jostle for Title challenges (52). Main Event: AZM (59), KAIRI (73) and Ponytail and Bushido [syuri (72) and Maika (59)] defeated Hanan (40), Mayu Iwatani (75) and Himeka (53) and Natsupoi (59) in 20:49 when KAIRI submitted Hanan with The Anchor (71). Show Closing Promo: As Goddesses feud heads to back, QQ challenge STARS for the Artists belt (61). Show Grade: 68 Show Notes - Daichi fined for heated argument with a fan ... - Koguma still targeting Utami to bear pose, as Utami once again escapes - Momo sustained a Cracked Sternum … Unagi Botch … 22 days can only work angles … well oops have to shuffle the deck as theirs my PPV semi main and main event gone!

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 2 Monday Week 2 February 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Saki Kashima (52) defeated Miyu Amasaki (38) in 8:18 by pinfall with a Revival (50). Match 2: Saya Kamitani (63) defeated Ruaka (36) in 6:40 by pinfall with a Star Crusher (55). Match3: Queen's Quest [KAIRI (78), AZM (57) and Utami Hayashishita (66)] defeated STARS [Hanan (38), Saya Iida (49) and Koguma (56)] in 13:03 when Utami Hayashishita submitted Hanan with an Argentine Backbreaker Rack (69). Semi Main: Syuri (71), Himeka (55), Maika (60) and Natsupoi (62) defeated Mayu Iwatani (72), Hazuki (64), Momo Kohgo (36) and Yui Inihara (19) in 16:04 when Syuri pinned Yui Inihara with a Shin Seijin Clutch (64). Main Event: Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (68), Starlight Kid (61) and Natsuko Tora (49)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (61), Unagi Sayaka (41) and Mina Shirakawa (47)] in 21:43 when Starlight Kid pinned Mina Shirakawa with a Black Tiger Driver (64). Show Closing Promo: Momo finds out shes taking on both Tora & Kid at Spring Bloom on the same night! (59). Show Grade: 63 Show Notes - Love how Mayu & KAIRI are anchoring the tour matches their in! - New number 1 contenders Starlight Kid & Natsuko Tora announced after Momo's successful defences as the relationships in Oedo Tai are planned to be explored ...

STARDOM Spring Bloom Tag 1 Wednesday Week 1 February 2023 Attendance: 1,100 People Opening Match: Unagi Sayaka (45) defeated Hanan (37) in 6:11 by pinfall with an Gory Special (44). Match 2: Queen’s Quest [Miyu Amasaki (35) and KAIRI (75)] defeated Cosmic Angels - Dream H [Tam Nakano (61) and Mina Shirakawa (46)] and Oedo Tai [Ruaka (35) and Saki Kashima (49] in 14:22 when KAIRI pinned Ruaka with an Insane Elbow (60). Match 3: STARS [Mayu Iwatani (73) and Saya Iida (50)] defeated Maihime [Maika (63) and Himeka (51)] in 15:44 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Himeka with a Moonsault (67). Semi Main: Oedo Tai [Momo Watanabe (69), Natsuko Tora (52) and Starlight Kid (65)] defeated Yui Inihara (18), Natsupoi (59) and Syuri (72) in 17:56 when Momo Watanabe pinned Yui Inihara with a B Driver (67). Main Event: Queen's Quest [saya Kamitani (65), Utami Hayashishita (64) and AZM (64)] defeated STARS [Hazuki (63), Koguma (52) and Momo Kohgo (39)] in 20:14 when Utami Hayashishita submitted Koguma with an Argentine Backbreaker Rack (65). Show Closing Promo: Utami can't stand “the bear” Koguma, who is determined to prove herself (54). Show Grade: 64 Show Notes - I want to continue to build the relationship between Miyu & KAIRI as it’s a partnership I’d love to see in real life - Momo Watanabe’s undefeated start to the year continues, as I position her as the face of STARDOM - The power of the bear infection from Koguma is too much for Utami to handle, entering a fun month for the pair

Aha im sorry as i know she is a fan favourite for a few people. I just looked up and down my roster for people not being utilized well ala lady c / fukigen death, and decided to part ways, i think with STARDOM the roster shifts so much, that even 3 years ago the landscape is completely different, so i always like to freshen up my saves every year! Edit: sorry i booked this a couple of weeks ago so forgot i retired her due to injuries in storyline!

STARDOM 12th Anniversary 2023 Saturday Week 4 January 2023 Attendance: 12,000 People Pre-show Match: Koguma & Inihara vs Oedo Tai (Starlight Kid & Natsuko Tora) vs Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima & Ruaka) Oedo Tai [starlight Kid (59) and Natsuko Tora (51)] defeated Yui Inihara (18) and Koguma (54) and Oedo Tai [saki Kashima (53) and Ruaka (39)] in 8:20 when Starlight Kid pinned Yui Inihara with a Black Tiger Driver (52). Opening Match: Lady C vs Miyu Amasaki Pre-Match Promos: Lady C: The Lady has one final lesson to teach in a STARDOM ring… Miyu Amasaki: Miyu is sad to see Lady C leave, so is determined to win, to take the positive motivation and momentum forward into her future within QQ Match Overview: A short affair sees Lady hit her big boots and chops, before taking all of the offence Miyu could deliver until the Lady couldn’t take anymore. Miyu Amasaki (33) defeated Lady C (33) in 5:45 by pinfall with a Jumping DDT (25). Angle: Lady C retires with a heartfelt speech and warm reaction from the crowd (52). Match 2: High Speed Title Match: Challenger: Momo Kohgo vs 22nd Champion Saya Kamitani © Pre-Match Promos: Momo Kohgo: Kohgo has learnt a lot since arriving in STARDOM and is desperate to apply it to this match to show how much she has improved. Saya Kamitani ©: Kamitani isn’t convinced Kohgo has shown her enough, but is always wary of challengers to her belt Match Overview: Kamitani is too quick for Kohgo to begin, so Kohgo has to avoid a spring boarding Kamitani, bounce off the ropes and kick Saya in the face, for the champion to finally give the challenger some respect. Kamitani’s just on another with this title reign however, eventually scooping Kohgo up for the Star Crusher and in turn the win. Saya Kamitani (66) defeated Momo Kohgo (34) in 8:47 by pinfall with a Star Crusher. Saya Kamitani makes defence number five of the High Speed title (55). Match 3: Hazuki vs Utami Hayashishita Pre-Match Promos: Hazuki: After Hazuki was disappointed with Momo Kohgo not winning the High-Speed Belt, she now wants to set the example in this bout Utami Hayashishita: Utami is still reeling from her bad luck recently. She wants to bring the fight to the former QQ member, and start to turn her fortune around Match Overview: Hazuki inside cradles Utami for 2 to start this one, laughing as Utami looks distressed at almost being caught out again. The cockiness almost comes back to haunt Hazuki as Utami’s offence is wild, but when it connects devastating. The resilience of Hazuki is on full display as she manages to overcome and pin Utami just past the 16-minute mark with another cradle pinning predicament. Hazuki (61) defeated Utami Hayashishita (65) in 16:25 by pinfall with a Hazuki-stral (65). Match 4: Himeka vs Maika vs Natsupoi vs Syuri Pre-Match Promos: Instead of Pre-match promos we see a hype video for the four competitors. Their greatest accomplishments and moments are replayed, as individuals and as various teams, before the betrayal of Giulia is replayed to put an abrupt stop to the positive swell of hype. As a 4-way split screen highlights the 4 competitors’ intensity, the 4 way graphic of Syuri vs Maika vs Natsupoi vs Himeka is showcased, leading into the entrances. Match Overview: A tense encounter breaks down after Syuri runs wild at the other competitors to step up their performances. Although throughout the contest, Natsupoi & Himeka manage to avoid coming to blows, Himeka breaks up a Natsupoi pin on Maika, throwing “The Fairy” out of the ring hard. By the time Himeka recovers, Maika has recovered too and the strength of Maika is on full display as she manages to deliver a Michinoku Driver on Himeka, picking up the victory. Maika (61) defeated Himeka (61), Natsupoi (64) and Syuri (78) in 17:12 when Maika pinned Himeka with a Michinoku Driver II (63). Angle: Syuri & Maika to take on tag champs next month (52). Match 5: AZM vs KAIRI Pre-Match Promos: AZM: AZM is determined to prove that she is ready to step up to be the one true leader of Queen’s Quest, promising KAIRI her very best. KAIRI: KAIRI is really excited by the opportunity to see what AZM is made of, after their last encounter in multi-person action. Match Overview: A lightning-fast opening exchange is concluded with AZM dodging a spear. AZM slides on her knees, spinning 180 degrees with her arms outstretched in her entrance pose, as KAIRI too gets up on her knees, replying with her elbow aimed towards her younger friend. This encounter was an instant classic thanks to KAIRI’s selling and AZM pure passion for her faction, leading to the crowd being fully invested. The finish of the match sees KAIRI debut a new move, as AZM’s speed was allowing her to avoid “the Cutless” KAIRI’s spinning backfist, KAIRI threw a Double Spinning Backfist! This threw AZM off as although she was fast enough to dodge KAIRI’s right, she ended up taking KAIRI’s left straight to the jaw. Three seconds later and KAIRI is the confirmed new leader of Queen’s Quest. KAIRI (76) defeated AZM (69) in 22:29 by pinfall with a Double Spinning Backfist (79). Angle: QQ spray down and water both competitors before KAIRI takes the mic and welcomes the crowd to the new era of Queen’s Quest (5). Semi Main: Artist of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano, Unagi Sayaka & Mina Shirakawa) vs Challenger: STARS (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan) Pre-Match Promos: Cosmic Angels: Winning the Artists belts for a second time will allow Cosmic Angels promote their faction to the next level of popularity. They are ready to take off the new year in style. STARS: Mayu is beaming with pride regarding how much the youngsters within her faction have been developing, she is confident they can seize the moment tonight. Match Overview: Tam and Mayu square off to start this title match, with Tam being overwhelmed by STARS’ teamwork. Tam has a couple of opportunities to tag out, but hesitates, forgetting that she’s not teaming with Waka, leading to the Cosmic Angels leader taking some serious damage. Big moves from all 6 ladies lead to bodies lying all over the ring, as both sides use nearly the entirety of the referee’s 10 count to return to a vertical base. The final moments of this championship bout see Nakano watching on as Mayu turns Unagi & Mina inside out with sick counters to their offence. Hanan & Iida play the perfect support roles holding Tam & Unagi back, as Mayu hits her picture perfect Moonsault for the Artists belts. STARS [Mayu Iwatani (81), Saya Iida (50) and Hanan (40)] defeated Cosmic Angels [Tam Nakano (62), Unagi Sayaka (47) and Mina Shirakawa (43)] in 15:46 when Mayu Iwatani pinned Mina Shirakawa with a Moonsault. Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida & Hanan win the Artist of Stardom titles (64). Angle: Mayu collects the belts, before giving Iida & Hanan the opportunity to soak in the crowds cheers, as Cosmic Angels dejectedly head to the back. (52). Main Event: World of STARDOM Title Match: Challenger: Jungle Kyona vs 16th Champion Momo Watanabe © Pre-Match Promos: Jungle Kyona: Jungle is looking forward to giving her all one final time for the STARDOM fans, whilst trying to understand this new side of Momo. Momo Watanabe: Momo is upset with how Management is immediately trying to take the shine off her title win by having the focus be placed on an old has been in Kyona. Match Overview: Momo and Jungle’s opening exchange is one sided, as Momo exposes Jungles lack of ring rust early on by targeting Kyona’s leg. With Jungle’s protective tape and bandages acting like a target for Momo to hone in on and systematically breakdown. This targeting of the leg makes Kyona’s comeback all the more triumphant as the crowd will on Kyona to succeed. Momo visibly looks out at the crowd whenever she gained control, highlighted her fears of the crowd & in her eyes the company not supporting her, leading to Watanabe hitting a brutal Peach Sunrise, and retaining her title for V1. Momo Watanabe (74) defeated Jungle Kyona (56) in 22:35 by pinfall with a Peach Sunrise. Momo Watanabe makes defence number one of the World of Stardom title (73). Show Closing Angle: Momo refuses help after rant and raving is cut off by management cutting off her microphone (70). Show Grade: 72 Show Notes - Fuka teaching Momo Watanabe more Mic work, compared to Yui Inihara who failed to join in on a night out! - Koguma & Mina Shirakawa off game - KAIRI & AZM with the great chemistry and KAIRI new move led to an awesome match Prediction Contest 1st / 6 Blodyxe 6/8 75% Infernalmiko 6/8 75% Rateddc 6/8 75% Hollywood 4/8 50% Great start with the contest completely up for grabs, New Addition: Two predictions and you'll get to pick a match, depending on where you finish, with the winner again picking a wrestler to push, and the new addition of a match of their choice!