STARDOM NIGHTER IN KORAKUEN (2025.03.03) PREVIEW

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This is a part of my blog series covering the events in STARDOM (Japanese women's pro-wrestling organization)

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CONTENTS


PATH OF THUNDER 2025 RESULTS


MARCH 3 KORAKUEN PREVIEW

Match Card:


HOW TO WATCH??

This show is going to start at 6:30 PM JST and will be broadcasted live on STARDOM WORLD (VOD will be available after the stream). The main event itself will also be livestreamed on YouTube for FREE (!!) with the expected start time at 7:45PM JST.


LOSER LEAVES STARDOM

After defeating Saya Kamitani in a high-stakes tag match that saw Sayaka Kurara reject the Phenex Queen, Tam finally proposed her earned wish.

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It wasn't another opportunity for the World Of Stardom title, but a "loser leaves STARDOM" match. Tam acknowledged Saya's "own love" for pro-wrestling, but completely opposed her ways of doing so. Reminding people again the foulness of how Kamitani won the World Of Stardom title from her. Treating their 10th official singles encounter as their final confrontation to end it all, Kamitani agreed on this match and set their battle for March 3 in Korakuen Hall.

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Tam has gone insane as this chapter of their rivalry continued and couldn't take it anymore. The Kamitani doll she made out of hatred after DREAM QUEENDOM has its tongue completely grown out of proportion to the point that it's wrapped around Tam's neck almost choking her when she wakes up. Furthermore, she's thought about a recommendation for Kamitani's new destination. Going back with her former Queen's Quest partner Utami Hayashishita over in the flower fields (MARIGOLD) to "save her". She thinks that the root cause of all this evil was when Utami left Queen's Quest then STARDOM and it would be best if they reunited. The notion that Kamitani has chosen this path of evil isn't new as she herself has even brought it up as a factor in past statements.

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On the other side, Kamitani reacted angrily to these comments bringing up Utami Hayashishita. She may have been also surprised with the stipulation chosen for this grudge match, but they've admitted that her own ways have caused this and is here to finish the job. Picturing that same crying Tam from the aftermath of last year's DREAM QUEENDOM who will now regret her choice. Not backing down as a STARDOM-born professional wrestler the thought of having to leave the organization, compared to Tam, who is willing to leave in a sportsmanlike fashion.

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During a talk show held by Bushiroad, STARDOM president Taro Okada answered questions regarding this match by saying that the wrestlers involved were prepared to make a decision and as a result, they will go with it despite hearing opinions from fans. Wanting the fans to witness the conclusion whatever it may be and are ready to take full responsibility. When it comes to other upcoming events such as Tam's upcoming show in Anjo (Aichi), they are going to ensure it will go as planned. Tam who was also present as a guest, tried to cool down the concerns while also defended STARDOM as an organization from bad comments in relation to this. As this was going, Kamitani stormed in with a chair and attacked Tam. Already excited to send Tam out.

Will this truly be the big end of this rivalry?

Who will end up carrying STARDOM on their backs?


ARTIST OF STARDOM TITLE

The new Artist Of Stardom champions AZM, Starlight, and Miyu Amasaki are set to make their 1st defense against the God's Eye trio of Lady C, Tomoka Inaba, and Ranna Yagami.

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On the 12th, Lady C managed to get the big win for God's Eye against NEO GENESIS after pinning AZM, her former faction mate from Queen's Quest. She thanked God's Eye for making her stronger and is now aiming to get the 3 count one more time on AZM to win the belts.

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HIGH SPEED TITLE

Mei Seira is also set to defend the High Speed title against Fukigen Death. This will be her 5th defense of this current reign.

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Initially, Yuna Mizumori called for her shot on the title if she beats Fukigen Death on their singles match. She failed. Now Fukigen Death is the #1 contender.

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A reminder of the new High Speed title rules:


NEW BLOOD 19 RESULTS

Sakuradamon (Yuna Mizumori & Aya Sakura) will be the next challengers for the NEW BLOOD Tag Team champions HANAKO & Waka Tsukiyama. The match is expected to take place in NEW BLOOD 20 on March 27.


OUTSIDE STARDOM

ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW)

Momo Watanabe is scheduled to face against Mercedes Mone in AEW's Revolution PPV on March 9 for the TBS Championship.

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Last time they 1 on 1 was back in August for the NJPW Strong Women's title during Capital Collision. Since then, Momo Watanabe has won the International Women's Cup during Wrestle Dynasty while Mone has been on a roll as a dominant multi-crown champion.

Momo made an appearance during AEW Grand Slam Australia sitting in the front row as Mone fought Harley Cameron. Also scouting ROH Women's World Champion Athena whom she pinned in Wrestle Dynasty.

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Days later on Dynamite, Momo sent her official challenge at Revolution to "stop the Mone train". Mone insisted that she should show up next Wednesday and say it to her face.

And she did.

Even sent a message thru Billie Starkz later on Collision.

The Revolution PPV can be purchased via Triller TV. A bundle for Revolution and the upcoming Dynasty event is also available for purchase.


SENDAI GIRLS (SENJO)

Hai High Mate (Maika and HANAKO) have challenged the SENDAI GIRLS Tag Team champions Red Energy (Mika Iwata & Miyuki Takase) for March 19th's "The Top Of Joshi Wrestling" which will be streamed live on WRESTLE UNIVERSE (6:30 PM JST).

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Both appeared on screen with a pre-taped video calling them out and stated that since they have beaten 200Kg (Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu) recently, so they are qualified to challenge for the belts.

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Maika & Natsupoi recently teamed up to take on Chihiro Hashimoto & Manami on March 1st. Hashimoto went to STARDOM's show in Sendai on Feb 22 to challenge Hai High Mate for a match right as Maika was talking about winning in SENJO and even giving the best of luck to Aya Sakura who will be facing Chi Chi once again for their Junior title.

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However, HANAKO was not available for March 1st because of the title match in New Blood 19. As a result, Natsupoi voluntarily stepped in as Maika's partner. Poi herself has fought Hashimoto in both SENDAI GIRLS and STARDOM before already.

The VOD for March 1 will be released on March 4 (9PM JST) in WRESTLE UNIVERSE.


WAVE

Saya Kamitani made her 2nd defense of the Regina di Wave title against Yumi Ohka on March 2nd. Ohka was the first person to ever hold the title back in 2013.

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Shin Sakura Hirota came out as Meiko Satomura and attempted to be the next challenger. GAMI already decided on POP Wrestling Champion Honoka for Kamitani's next defense for April 1 before her 2nd anniversary since her debut.

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She will then face Shin Sakura Hirota next on April 5.

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Mei Seira teamed up with Star Fox partner Kohaku in a WAVE Tag Team title match against champions Yuki Miyazaki & Yuko Sakurai.

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The full VOD has been released on Confetti as a 7-day rental PPV and will be available for purchase until April 23. The Regina di Wave and tag team title matches should be up on STARDOM World in a few weeks.


LUCHA FIESTA

Mei Seira will be participating in a tag match for Lucha Fiesta #3 on March 1. She will be teaming up with Tabata (CMLL) against Chanyota (P.P.P. TOKYO) & Saran. The full VOD for this show will be available on March 6 (6PM JST) in WRESTLE UNIVERSE. The Mei match itself may possibly get a STARDOM World release in the future.

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OZ ACADEMY

On February 9, FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) made their 1st successful defense of the OZ Academy Tag Team championship against AKINO & Kohaku.

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Their next title defense is scheduled for OZ Academy's Shinjuku FACE show on March 9 against Momoka Hanazono & Itsuki Aoki who will go by the team name "OWC (Osaka Double Comedy)".

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Stay tuned on their official website for the PPV link.

BARB'S CRAZY FEST

On March 10, referee Barb Sasaki will hold his own wrestling produce show commemorating his 25th anniversary as a referee called "CRAZY FEST". The show will be available as a PPV on NJPW WORLD for $22 USD (3500 JP yen).

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Suzu Suzuki will face Rina Yamashita in a "no Disqualification TLC (Tables, ladders, and chairs)" match.

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STARS and NEO GENESIS are also set to clash in a "bring your weapon falls anywhere" trios tag match.

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Wrestlers from NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling), BJW (Big Japan Pro Wrestling), DDT, 666, FREEDOMS, DOVE, BASARA, 2AW, GLEAT, etc will also be involved in the rest of the card. More info can be seen on their official Twitter page.


SAREEE-ISM

Syuri will face Sareee in the main event of Sareee-ISM Chapter VII. This match is currently treated as a possible #1 contendership for Mayu Iwatani's IWGP Women's title based on the comments made in the press conference.

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Natsupoi will have a singles match against Miku Kanae.

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The PPV will be streamed live on Sareee's website and will be available as an archived VOD for a limited time. The ticket costs 4000 yen. Later re-broadcasts on Samurai TV will be done starting on March 18.