Giulia, Tequila Saya & Tsukushi vs. Maya Yukihi & GEKOKUJyou (Kyuuri & Maika Ozaki) (Ice Ribbon, 1/5/2019)

Ice Ribbon - #932 ~ Yokohama Ribbon 2019 (1/5/2019)

Giulia, Tequila Saya & Tsukushi vs. Maya Yukihi & GEKOKUJyou (Kyuuri & Maika Ozaki)

This was another fantastic Ice Ribbon trios, there was a strong build up to the tag title feud and promising friction between Maya-obachan and Tsukushi. The explosive power of Maika was on full display.

****

Momo Watanabe vs. Jamie Hayter (Stardom, 2/2/2019)

Stardom - Kyoto Max 2019 (2/2/2019)

Wonder of Stardom Championship: Momo Watanabe (c) vs. Jamie Hayter

Whatever Jamie might lack in technique she makes up for with stiffness and gravitas. The Falcon Arrow flub probably hurt what could've been a strong near-fall, but overall this was an enjoyable physical bout.

***1/2

Stardom - 8th Anniversary in Osaka (1/27/2019)

5. Goddesses of Stardom Championship: Queen's Quest (Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita) (c) vs. JAN (Jungle Kyona & Natsuko Tora)

This was great, not since the Thunder Rock days has a Goddesses match been this good. This was hard-hitting and action packed with some credible near-falls, strong work all around. Kyona might be the 'Dom's most valuable utility player.

****1/4

6. World of Stardom Championship: Kagetsu (c) vs. Hazuki

Really enjoyed the pacing, bumps and visuals. Hazuki launches an all-out assault, focusing much of the attack on the neck, and Kagetsu goes overkill in her return. This was gritty and hard-hitting, these two held nothing back.

****1/2

Oedo Tai (Hazuki & Natsu Sumire) vs. Oedo Tai (Jamie Hayter & Kagetsu) (Stardom, 1/9/2019)

Stardom - New Years Stars 2019 (1/9/2019)

Oedo Tai (Hazuki & Natsu Sumire) vs. Oedo Tai (Jamie Hayter & Kagetsu)

Starts off as semi-comedy, but gradually morphs into an intense bout. Sumire and Jamie have a callback to their handshake spot in the GP last year, which is something that only the most knowledgeable of Stardom fans would pick up on. This was one of my favorite Jamie performances so far.

***1/2

Mina Shirakawa & Muscle JK (Marika Kobashi & Reika Saiki) vs. Pinano Pipipipi & magical sugar rabbits (Yuka Sakazaki & Mizuki) (Tokyo Joshi Pro, 2/2/2019)

Tokyo Joshi Pro - Tokyo Joshi 2019 Winter ~ High Score ~ (2/2/2019)

Mina Shirakawa & Muscle JK (Marika Kobashi & Reika Saiki) vs. Pinano Pipipipi & magical sugar rabbits (Yuka Sakazaki & Mizuki)

The build up for magirabbi-Muscle JK was very well done here with some great exchanges and cut-offs, loved the finishing sequence.

***3/4