3. Artist of Stardom Championship: Queen's Quest (AZM, Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita) (c) vs. Donna del Mondo (Giulia, Maika & Syuri)
One of the best Artist matches in recent memory. The mini-feuds running through the match were good and each of them felt unique. Maika looked beyond her years, showing confidence and deadly judo techniques. Syuri looked motivated working with fresh opponents. And Giulia was the most comfortable she’s been in a Stardom ring so far. Although this wasn’t DDM’s debut, this was a great “coming out” for them.
****
4. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Arisa Hoshiki (c) vs. Bea Priestley
Another great title defense from Arisa. Bea has been presented as one of the strongest wrestlers on the roster so this really felt like one of the champion’s toughest challenges yet. There was heavy striking, and dynamic counters and sequences.
***3/4
5. Mayu Iwatani vs. Takumi Iroha
This was originally supposed to be Mayu Iwatani vs. Sareee, but Takumi Iroha was called in as a last minute replacement of the latter. Iroha controlled the pace, with power and precision striking, while Mayu fought from underneath with slick counters and aerial maneuvers. Iroha's attacks on the bandaged shoulder of Mayu were brutal; and Mayu's ragdoll selling sold the explosive power of Iroha. This was an epic meeting of aces.
****1/2
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