6. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Arisa Hoshiki (c) vs. Jamie Hayter
This was a match that gradually improved and became heated as it developed. Arisa's hot crowd response made her comebacks stronger, and the dynamic forms that she was taking before executing her big moves were amazing. Jamie had the presence of an old school foreign heel. Her physique and power has increased since her last challenge for the belt early in the year.
***1/2
7. World of Stardom Championship: Bea Priestley (c) vs. Mayu Iwatani
Bea has been one of my performers this year. Her size, the power behind her strikes and slamming moves; the way she is able to adopt techniques from other wrestlers, put them through her own filter and make them feel natural; the way she paces and progresses her matches. Through every defense she has established her winning combinations, and that allowed her to create very believable moments of suspense in this match without having to rely on excessive near-falls. Mayu, whose injury history was mentioned in the build up, endured tremendous punishment but kept fighting with zombie-like persistence. An amazing match to end a reign and crown a new champion.
****
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