Arisa Hoshiki vs. Tam Nakano (Stardom, 6/16/2019)

Stardom - Shining Destiny 2019 (6/16/2019)

World of Stardom Championship: Arisa Hoshiki (c) vs. Tam Nakano

A passionate battle reminiscent of the Yuzupon era, which showcased the best of both wrestlers. Tamu keeping the opponent guessing with her unorthodox offense. Arisa's resourceful use of the ropes and management of space to set up her devastating combinations. The finish was the perfect surge of emotions to cap off the feud.

****1/2

Tokyo Joshi Pro - Tokyo Princess Cup (6/8/2019)

4. Tokyo Princess Cup – Second Round: Maki Ito vs. Natsumi Maki

Ito is really good with the right opponent and the right angle to work with. I liked the ferocity shown by them, the wild brawl at ringside in particular was great.

***1/2

5. Tokyo Princess Cup – Second Round: Rika Tatsumi vs. Yuna Manase

Yuna in the role of fighting underneath is a unique approach, and one that worked because she's a good seller and not hard to cheer. Rika controlled the match as she targeted the legs, but Yuna had a lot of heart and hit hard when she could. A great match with focused and structured storytelling.

****

Kagetsu vs. Konami (Stardom, 5/26/2019)

Stardom - Shining Stars 2019: Konami's Homecoming (5/26/2019)

Kagetsu vs. Konami

The leglock battles and submission exchanges here were fun. There's outside interference that I thought fit well into the pacing of the match (which goes 30 minutes). Both worked hard to create a special match for Konami's homecoming.

****

Antonio Honda & Mei Suruga vs. Emi Sakura & Riho (Gatoh Move, 5/30/2019)

Gatoh Move - Japan Tour #430 (5/30/2019)

Antonio Honda & Mei Suruga vs. Emi Sakura & Riho

Riho & Emi return from AEW in a dynamic tag match. Mei & Antonio are a pairing who have chemistry as both opponents and a tag team. This was a lot of fun.

  

****

Miyu Yamashita vs. Mizuki (Tokyo Joshi Pro, 6/1/2019)

Tokyo Joshi Pro - Tokyo Princess Cup (6/1/2019)

Tokyo Princess Cup – First Round: Miyu Yamashita vs. Mizuki

An interesting clash of styles, as Miyu's style is heavy and hard-hitting while Mizuki's is light and technical. Mizuki was positioned as the underdog, but given Miyu's past misfortune in the Princess Cup this felt like it could go either way.

****

Hazuki vs. DEATH Yama-san (Stardom, 5/25/2019)

Stardom - Shining Stars 2019 (5/25/2019)

High Speed Championship: Hazuki (c) vs. DEATH Yama-san

Another fast and furious sub-6 minute HS defense, plenty of reversal and rope run battles, as well as Yama-san offering something different for the champion.

***3/4

Masahiro Takanashi & KAWILD (SAKI & Yuna Mizumori) vs. Mitsuru Konno, Riho & Sawasdee Kamen (Gatoh Move, 5/21/2019)

Gatoh Move - Japan Tour #429 (5/21/2019)

Masahiro Takanashi & KAWILD (SAKI & Yuna Mizumori) vs. Mitsuru Konno, Riho & Sawasdee Kamen

Despite so many bodies in such a small space, the spots and double teams in this were impressively well arranged and there's some great near-falls too.

****