Ace Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 At least she didn't have to constantly adjust her costume to keep her covered. Poor Saori Anou couldn't say the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOKlDELCT38&t=4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackhell Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 The whole thing felt like a weird fan boy playing dress up dolls with his favorite joshi. The whole vibe was just felt off to me instead of it being fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 4 hours ago, quackhell said: The whole thing felt like a weird fan boy playing dress up dolls with his favorite joshi. They understand their target audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Seems like people were hoping this would be joshi Lucha Underground where this is more like joshi GLOW/WOW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackhell Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Elsalvajeloco said: They understand their target audience? Fair enough. Guess that ain't me. Although seeing Natsuki Taiyo work outside of her usual referee role was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I thought it was fine, especially for a first show. Sam and Veda did fine on commentary, especially for their first time calling everyone (prep work can only do so much). There were some production quirks that could use some working on (costumes, lighting and sound), but that's totally understandable for a first show. I think there's potential for this to be a new version of HUSTLE, which people can take however they want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 17 minutes ago, Sparkleface said: I think there's potential for this to be a new version of HUSTLE, which people can take however they want. Oh, please let this be a new HUSTLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 28 minutes ago, Raziel said: Oh, please let this be a new HUSTLE. Only if we get Yinling back! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Misa Kagura and Sumika Yanagawa, collectively known as 1111, made their first defense of the International Ribbon Tag Titles at today's JTO Girls show by beating Tomoko and Azusa Inaba, but just barely. The match went 29:25, and if it had gone just 35 seconds longer, they would have been stripped of the title, as Ice Ribbon strips champions of their titles on a time limit draw. Their next defense is already lined up on October 22 at 176BOX as they'll go against Hikari Shimizu and Kaho Matsushita, who had already challenged and Kaho seemed a bit miffed that 1111 defended after already promising Hikaho a shot. Kaho has said that there won't be danger of a time limit draw because they'll win the titles in 3 minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Ibuki Hoshi had 6(!) people come forward to be her first challenger, so what better way to handle it than a tournament? On 9/30, Mifu Ashida will go against Asuka Fujitaki, and Saran will go against Arisa Shinose. The winners of those matches will go against each other on 10/7, where Kyuuri will meet Totoro Satsuki. The winners on 10/7 will wrestle at the 10/9 Yokohama show to determine the first challenger. No word on where the actual challenge would take place, but the 10/22 show at 176BOX is likely. There's also two shows at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on 11/3 and 11/5 that could use main events. Totoro is the favorite, but Kyuuri would be a very interesting challenger. I could also see them putting either Mifu Ashida or Asuka Fujitaki through since they've both looked incredible for rookies. Speaking of Ibuki, she decided to summon someone who was visiting by using Tsukasa Fujimoto's octopus hold on Sunday. Tsukka seemed pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Monday Morning Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Utami officially out of the 5* with a cervical hernia. I'm not a doctor (and something might be lost in translation) but that doesn't sound promising - hopefully its not serious. At a guess that's probably the 1st and 2nd choice winners out through injury now - slightly cursed this year. AZM will face Mayu for her 10th anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr. Monday Morning said: At a guess that's probably the 1st and 2nd choice winners out through injury now - slightly cursed this year. Utami was out as a realistic choice once she had the IWGP title match. Kamitani was never a strong choice based off the building they were giving so many others. I think next year was/is going to be her year if she is healthy enough to return. Its more Queens Quest in general that is hurt with the biggest names out for who knows how long. Edited September 28, 2023 by Eivion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Monday Morning Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I could've sworn it was confirmed after she was injured Saya was intended to win the thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Mr. Monday Morning said: I could've sworn it was confirmed after she was injured Saya was intended to win the thing? Don't think that was confirmed anywhere. No one ever really knows who is suppose to win Japanese tournaments. They are just guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleavy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Mr. Monday Morning said: I could've sworn it was confirmed after she was injured Saya was intended to win the thing? it was in the WON. whether Dave's Japanese sources are of any accuracy is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I can see Saya being groomed to get pushed into the Red Belt scene via winning the 5 Star. No one else really left in contention seem to be ready to be put above the White belt. The title also has really been weirdly booked this year. Only 5 matches between two title holders and half of those defenses have been against outsiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 This has been a year for Rossy breaking some recent booking habits that have been formed since the buyout. I don't think the GP winner is actually taking the red belt which is why I don't think Saya had much of a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Stardom New Blood 11 results. Spoiler Hina def. Kizuna Tanaka and HANAKO Thekla def. Sexy Dynamite Princess and Waka Tsukiyama. SDP unmasked as Mariah May, who passed the mask to Waka. Tam Nakano def. Yuna Mizumori. Yuna is now officially a Cosmic Angels member. Nanae Takahashi def. Mei Seira Rina def. Azusa Inaba to retain the Future of Stardom Championship Wing*Gori (Hanan & Saya Iida) def. Unique Glare (Starlight Kid and KARMA) & Queen's Quest (Miyu Amasaki & AZM) to become the 2nd New Blood Tag Team Champions Edited September 29, 2023 by Ace 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Spoiler Its good to see Iida finally holding a belt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 SLK is out of her match with Mayu due to her ankle injury. I am guessing that's the same one from the Dream Tag Festival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 As a result, Mayu is now part of the pre-show Rambo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Fuck, I was really hoping Kid would finally make some progress against Mayu in singles matches via draw or win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 5 Star Finals spoilers Spoiler Pre-show Battle Royal was won by Suzu Suzuki Suzu Suzuki def Saya Kamitani by forfeit Giulia def Utami Hayashishita by forfeit Mayu Iwatani def Starlight Kid by forfeit Hanan def. Mariah May. Afterwards, Mariah cut a farewell promo in Japanese, bringing Hanan and Waka to tears. Momo Watanabe def. AZM Saori Anou def. Mina Shirakawa, eliminating her. Maika def. MIRAI, eliminating her and going to the finals. Ami Sourei def. Syuri Hazuki def. Natsuko Tora, eliminating her. Natsupoi def. Tam Nakano, eliminating her. 5 Star Finals: Suzu Suzuki def. Maika with a corkscrew senton to win the 5 Star Tournament. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Spoiler Surprised Suzu won since she is still officially a freelancer. As much as I figured it would be her in the finals I had her chances at 30% or lower. Either they got a ton of trust in her or she is signed/signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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