1. Natsuko Tora vs. Saya Iida
This was a good debut for Saya, she showed solid fundamentals. Tora sinks in a nice, deep Boston crab.
***
4. STARS (Arisa Hoshiki, Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima) vs. Queen's Quest (AZM, Bea Priestley & Konami)
Great 8th anniversary match for Mayu who was also returning from injury. I thought everyone put in a strong performance, with Mayu and Bea showing off new offensive techniques.
***3/4
5. EVE International Championship / SWA World Championship: Viper (c) vs. Utami Hayashishita
Simple, effective story of Utami fighting to overcome the much larger opponent in Viper. This was feeling a little off pacing wise, but it got better as it progressed and the finish was a satisfying payoff.
***1/4
6. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Momo Watanabe (c) vs. Tam Nakano
Some variation in Momo's formula would have made this more exciting for me, but it was still a good bout. I liked the cruelness displayed by the champion and Tam gave an emotional performance, showing lots of fighting spirit.
***1/2
7. World of Stardom Championship: Kagetsu (c) vs. Jungle Kyona
Kyona was so amazing here, from the little details to dramatic moments like when she defiantly removes the tape from her injured arm. I really enjoyed the encounter between these two in the GP last year so it was great to see them build off of that in the main event of Korakuen Hall.
****
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