Ranna Yagami and Yuna Mizumori Retain, More Matches Made for STARDOM ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM

By Noah Leatherland

STARDOM moved one step closer to ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM as they went to Korakuen Hall. While the Future of Stardom and High Speed champions kept hold of their belts, other members of the roster looked ahead to Yokohama Arena.

Ranna Yagami made her second defence of the Future of Stardom title against an outside opponent, Pro Wrestling WAVE’s Honoka. Honoka also put up her Princess of Pro Wrestling Championship, doubling the stakes. However, a 15 minute time limit draw meant that both women walked away with their respective title reigns in tact. Yagami reflected on the result in her post-match comments:

I’ve successfully defended my title for the second time. Of course, a draw is incredibly frustrating. That’s why, whenever Honoka wins a title, I want to challenge her, and I hope to become that kind of rival for her. There are plenty more opponents I want to face, so I intend to make this title even more exciting.

It was confirmed that Yagami’s next defence will be against the winner of the Rookie of STARDOM tournament. The participants of the tournament were also confirmed. Akira Kurogane, Anne Kanaya, Ema Maishima, Kikyo Furusawa, Matoi Hamabe and Yuria Hime will all take part.

Yuna Mizumori also defended the High Speed Championship against Rian in Korakuen Hall. Despite the challenger’s best efforts, and her continued assault on the champion’s foot in the lead up to the bout, Mizumori overcame Rian. Despite the loss, Rian will not quit on winning the High Speed Title:

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of my debut. It was also my first time competing in a High Speed match. Even before the High Speed match was confirmed, I’d been constantly stepping on Yuna Mizumori’s feet, trying to immobilise her—that was the strategy I went in with, but… In the end, Yuna Mizumori pinned me for the three-count and I lost. My first High Speed match. It was absolutely exhausting, I took a massive beating, and it was really tough. But I’m absolutely determined to win that High Speed belt.

Mizumori encouraged Rian in her own post-match comments, and reaffirmed her goal of becoming the greatest High Speed Champion in STARDOM history:

High Speed, V3 achieved! Rian, that momentum you’ve built up since your Cinderella run is no fluke. You really pushed me to the limit… you were strong. But listen, if you’re serious about aiming for High Speed from now on, why not try fighting with a High Speed that elevates both your opponent and yourself, rather than using tricks to stifle their speed? That way is definitely much more exciting. Let’s do it again soon! You’ll be back for more, won’t you? … My goal is AZM’s 12 defences, and beyond that, 13 – the record for most successful title defences. Until then, I won’t let anyone stop this speed. So, whether you’re someone who wants to transform yourself, or someone who wants to bring out a new side or a unique personality, I’m waiting for anyone and everyone! Come and challenge me.

(Quotes translated via DeepL)

Elsewhere on the show, Saya Iida proclaimed her own championship aspirations. Following her win in tag team action, she took to the microphone and declared that she wants Alex Windsor and the NJPW STRONG Women’s Title.

In the main event, Miyu Amasaki secured the win in a 12-person tag, getting a pinfall on Ruaka. Amidst the celebrations, Amasaki laid out the challenge for 02Line to take on BMI2000 for the Goddesses of Stardom titles at ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM.

More matches were made for ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM on the show. Suzu Suzuki and Rina Yamashita will face Maika and HANAKO in tag team action. After Maki Itoh got a pin on Natsupoi in tag match, Itoh dared Natsupoi to face her at ALL STAR GRAND QUEENDOM for Itoh’s homemade Kawaii of Kawaii Title. Natsupoi accepted the challenge, but then, in some rather upsetting scenes, snatched the belt and tore it to pieces.

Here are the full results for STARDOM Nighter in Korakuen Hall, courtesy of purolove.com:

• Maika, HANAKO, Tomoka Inaba & Kiyoka Kotatsu def. Suzu Suzuki, Rina Yamashita, Itsuki Aoki & Akira Kurogane (10:19)
• Xena, Waka Tsukiyama & Matoi Hamabe def. Anne Kanaya, Ema Maishima & Tabata (7:07)
• Saya Iida, Momo Kohgo & Yuria Hime def. Ami Sohrei, Hina & Lady C (12:58)
• Hazuki, Fuwa-chan, Maki Itoh & Kikyo Furusawa def. Natsupoi, Saori Anou, Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara (9:40)
• Sareee & Takumi Iroha def. Syuri & Saki Kashima (9:07)
• Future of Stardom Title & POP Title: Ranna Yagami (c, Future) vs. Honoka (c, POP) – Time Limit Draw (15:00)
• High Speed Title: Yuna Mizumori (c) def. Rian (12:47)
• Starlight Kid, AZM, Hanan, Bea Priestley, Mei Seira & Miyu Amasaki def. Saya Kamitani, Natsuko Tora, Konami, Ruaka, Rina & Fukigen Death★ (12:22)