5. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Arisa Hoshiki (c) vs. Kagetsu
Ogawa-san called this the most anticipated match of the second half. And it did feel like there was a special energy shrouding the match, but the wrestlers were unable to harness it. This was a letdown. The pacing wasn’t there, and I’m not an execution mark, but there were notable flubs. I’m not one to complain about long matches either (I generally enjoy New Japan and NOAH’s longform epics), but this felt really long.
6. World of Stardom Championship: Bea Priestley (c) vs. Hana Kimura
This was a match filled with violence, charisma, and dramatic tension. Some strikes were brutal and there were several dangerous techniques that targeted the head or neck. Hana’s showmanship exploded as she met the dominant champion’s brutality and disrespect with her own. I didn’t know what to expect from this matchup, but these two felt like natural opponents and created something special in Korakuen Hall.
****1/4
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