Eivion Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Sparkleface said: The aftermath of Mifu Ashida's first encounter with Ibuki Hoshi. Does she regularly go WALTER on people like this? Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Eivion said: Does she regularly go WALTER on people like this? Damn Yes, Ibuki is known for her chops (check out page 21 on July 27 for Arisa Shinose's first taste of being chopped by Ibuki), but I think this is the first time in quite a while that she's left a visible handprint. It's pretty common to see wrestlers posting their damage after a match with Ibuki. When she wrestled Rina Yamashita earlier this year, it was a whole segment of their match where Rina tried to get away from Ibuki because she didn't want to be chopped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 3:23 PM, Ace said: Speaking of Asukas, the other ASUKA has wrestled her last match under that name and will be VENY full time. This is timely because on Natsu Sumire's 10th Anniversary Show on 10/18, one of the marquee matches will be VENY vs. Utami Hayashishita. Yeah, I have no problem with this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackhell Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 VENY vs Utami should be great, but I am equally excited by the prospect of Kaho Kobayashi and AZM mixing it up High Speed style in the six woman tag. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 The digest from Ice Ribbon's Sunday show, featuring Aiger antics, Mio Shirai giving Kiku her last match, and the Ibuki Hoshi chop that resulted in the handprint on Mifu Ashida's back (it's at 4:39). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Tam with the important stuff: what should the official meltear fandom name be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Tiger Queen's gear nowadays http://www.firsttiger.jp/_p/acre/19101/images/pc/42c17a57.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 German wrestler Baby Allison is in Japan to train at and wrestle with Ice Ribbon. Her first announced match is September 17 at Narimasu Act Hall, teaming with YuuRI against AKARI and Dark Silueta. I say announced because there's a dojo show on September 16 with a to be announced lineup, so I wouldn't be surprised to see her on that one either. There's also the first (announced) singles matches for two of the Challengers on that show, with Yuuki Minami getting Tsukina Umino, and Asuka Fujitaki going up against Totoro Satsuki. Arisa Shinose has Saran in the opener. The semifinal is Misa Kagura and HisokA against Hikari Shimizu and Kaho Matsushita, so I'd be on the lookout here for something to set up a potential Sumika Yanagawa and Misa Kagura International Ribbon defense against Hikari and Kaho in future. Main event should be a bunch of fun because it's Ibuki and Hamuko Hoshi against Hikari Minami and Makoto. Hard to know what direction they'll take with that one but Ibuki doesn't have a first challenger lined up yet, and really either Hikari or Makoto would be a good option. I'd lean towards Makoto as Hikari continues to find her ring legs, especially since Hikari has only had one singles match since her return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Mariah May and Hanan switched gears. So cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Monday Morning Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Dream Tag was a fun show, felt like a bit of a throwback with the costume switch and the odd (mostly old) partnerships. Probably never be a draft again but I do wonder if the roster could do with a bit of a bigger shakeup. I know some folk had been asking for OT or QQ to disband in the buildup to the cage match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mr. Monday Morning said: Dream Tag was a fun show, felt like a bit of a throwback with the costume switch and the odd (mostly old) partnerships. Probably never be a draft again but I do wonder if the roster could do with a bit of a bigger shakeup. I know some folk had been asking for OT or QQ to disband in the buildup to the cage match. Maybe it's been cause she's been losing a lot (and I mean a lot cause I don't remember the last meaningful match she won), but you never seen someone so jazzed to tag with someone else than Starlight Kid wanting to tag with AZM. I mean the feeling was mutual since they have a history with each other and probably are best friends IRL, but you couldn't remove the grin from SLK's face. She was on cloud nine. You cannot tease us with this feel good moment of the year and then NOT have this pair win the Goddesses of Stardom belts. Unintentionally funny moment of the night goes to Utami almost drowning Suzu with alcohol, Suzu projectile spitting it out IMMEDIATELY, and in turn causing Utami to corpse. Maybe Maika was right, and that stuff tastes terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: Maybe it's been cause she's been losing a lot (and I mean a lot cause I don't remember the last meaningful match she won), but you never seen someone so jazzed to tag with someone else than Starlight Kid wanting to tag with AZM. I mean the feeling was mutual since they have a history with each other and probably are best friends IRL, but you couldn't remove the grin from SLK's face. She was on cloud nine. You cannot tease us with this feel good moment of the year and then NOT have this pair win the Goddesses of Stardom belts. You can always see the love Kid has for AZM. Every time she talks about AZM, you get the feeling Kid has every intention of dragging AZM to the top with her despite AZM being fine as the Liger of the High Speed division. As much as I enjoy them in their respective units I have to admit I do hope they eventually leave them to form and lead a new group together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Hanan trying to emulate Mariah, but instead going full Natsu Sumire with a bronco buster sure was something. At least 3 teams were made for the tag league. Spoiler MIRAI and Mai Sakurai Prominence (Risa Sera & Hiragi Kurumi) Giulia & Suzu Suzuki 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Monday Morning Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Ace said: Hanan trying to emulate Mariah, but instead going full Natsu Sumire with a bronco buster sure was something. At least 3 teams were made for the tag league. Reveal hidden contents MIRAI and Mai Sakurai Prominence (Risa Sera & Hiragi Kurumi) Giulia & Suzu Suzuki The 3rd one of these appears not correct as they announced all the teams. Think it was more of a 'please in future' deal Spoiler A Block Giulia/Thekla Syuri/Saki Kashima Hazuki/Koguma Suzu Suzuki/Mei Seira Mina Shirakawa/Waka Tsukiyama Risa Sera/Kurumi Hiiragi Natsuko Tora/Starlight Kid Utami Hayashishita/Lady C B Block Maika/Megan Bayne Mayu Iwatani/Hanan Saya Lida/Hanako Mirai/Mai Sakurai Tam Nakano/Natsupoi AZM/Miyu Amasaki Momo Watanabe/Ruaka Ami Sohrei/Yuna Mizumori This won't help with the speculation over Mariah May's future. Then again the actual tag champs aren't here with Anou nowhere to be seen, so who knows what/if it means anything. Edited September 11, 2023 by Mr. Monday Morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) That is a somewhat disappointing lineup considering the lack of regular teams and build from the tag festival. Edited September 11, 2023 by Eivion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Eivion said: That is a somewhat disappointing lineup considering the lack of regular teams and build from the tag festival. I was going to say the exact same thing. I know Kamitani's injuries caused this particularly pairing, but Utami and LADY C? Uh..what? We couldn't put AZM with Utami and Lady C with Miyu Amasaki and get one strong team out of the mix? Do you have to telegraph who is going to be doing the jobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Elsalvajeloco said: I know Kamitani's injuries caused this particularly pairing, but Utami and LADY C? Uh..what? We couldn't put AZM with Utami and Lady C with Miyu Amasaki and get one strong team out of the mix? Do you have to telegraph who is going to be doing the jobs? In the case of QQ 02Line was probably always a scheduled team since its one of the few real ones in the league, and there is a non zero chance they are New Blood tag champs by the time the league starts. Still feels like they should have given us AZM/Utmai instead. They are the better team and are about to challenge for the Goddess belts. This is some of Rossy's strangest booking in awhile. He really has not given a shit about the tag division this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleavy Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 my theory is that having a bunch of teams with an established star and a "pin-eater" is supposed to be results a little more unpredictable. let's see how it turns out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Crush Gals 40th anniversary show https://crushgals2023.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie Sparkleface Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Hikari Minami landed awkwardly on a plancha during today's Ice Ribbon main event and the match was stopped immediately. Word is that it's a fractured left elbow and she'll be out for the next five months. Awful news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Utami Hayashishita is hurt. She forfeited her 5* match to MIRAI and her matches with Hanan and Giulia are in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Just now, Ace said: Utami Hayashishita is hurt. She forfeited her 5* match to MIRAI and her matches with Hanan and Giulia are in doubt. WHY CAN'T WE HAVE NICE THINGS, HUH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) At this point, even though she already has a title shot, I'd say to have Tora win. Also, Sukeban (the joshi fed premiering in NY tonight) is going to be broadcast on Tiktok. Edited September 21, 2023 by Ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/21/2023 at 11:19 AM, Ace said: At this point, even though she already has a title shot, I'd say to have Tora win. Also, Sukeban (the joshi fed premiering in NY tonight) is going to be broadcast on Tiktok. I wish I was a fly on the wall when the Sukeban braintrust was meeting and the conversation turned to, "...okay that's great and all, but you know I think we have something here with Tomoka Inaba dressed in a half latex onesie with a cat mask on..." Spoiler And apparently, she was one of the hits of the pilot show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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