Saturday, June 1, 2019

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

Friday, May 31, 2019

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.

****

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Anchamu vs. Mei Suruga (Gatoh, 5/21/2019)

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

Anchamu vs. Mei Suruga

The story behind this match is a feud over YouTube views so both competitors are appealing to the camera. The tone eventually shifts from comedy to a straight wrestling match and it is quite good. Chamu showed impressive hip attack ability with some heavy looking hip attacks.

***1/2

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Azure Revolution (Maya Yukihi & Risa Sera) vs. Makoto & Miyako Matsumoto (Ice Ribbon, 4/14/2019)

Ice Ribbon - #954 In SKIP City (4/14/2019)

International Ribbon Tag Team Championship: Azure Revolution (Maya Yukihi & Risa Sera) (c) vs. Makoto & Miyako Matsumoto

This was a great defense from Azure Revolution, there was a lot of flashy spots, with Miyako providing nuance to the action with her shtick. A nice showcase of Makoto as well, who isn't often given an opportunity to show how good she is.

****