Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Giulia vs. Himeka (Stardom, 10/29/2020)

Stardom - Goddesses of Stardom Tag League 2020 (10/29/2020)

Wonder of Stardom Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Himeka

If Mayu vs Iroha was a shounen match, then this was a seinen match. It was a violent match between dark heroes with emotional depth and coherent storytelling. The offense was hard and heavy and the bumps were big. It was an accumulation of violence and emotion. There was cruelty, but you could also feel the friendship and trust they share. This match contained all of the best aspects of wrestling.

****1/2

Monday, November 2, 2020

Stardom - Goddesses Of Stardom Tag League 2020 (10/25/2020)

3. 10th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League: STARS (Hanan & Saya Iida) vs. Donna del Mondo (Himeka & Syuri)

Local events aren't always the most reliable when it comes to delivering quality matches, and it is understandable why the performers aren't always going 100% on a local event. Nevertheless, this was an awesome showdown between imposing, physical monsters and small but fiery juniors.

***3/4

4. Queen's Quest (Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita) vs. Oedo Tai (Bea Priestley & Natsuko Tora)

This was a great match, and Momo's feud with Oedo Tai is starting to heat up in the ring. The individual segments were good and there was some great teamwork. Oedo Tai showed again that they can be strong without weapons... until the finish anyway.

***1/2

5. 10th Goddesses of Stardom Tag League: Mina Shirakawa & Tam Nakano vs. STARS (Mayu Iwatani & Starlight Kid)

Mina's STARS assessment match. It was a spirited match that had the kind of liveliness you'd expect from a STARS unit conflict. There were exciting moves, sequences, and a few dramatic twists that made the action unpredictable. Dream H have developed great chemistry, and Mina's progression and fighting spirit is compelling to watch.

****