4. Cinderella Tournament 2022 - Round 2: Saya Iida vs. Mai Sakurai
This was better than expected. It was a sprint style match where each was able to show their strengths. It was like the charm of either wrestler was condensed into 5 minutes. Iida's reception was amazing. She bounced around all over the place, really doing justice to Sakurai's heavy big boots. Sakurai has grown considerably since moving to DDM, both in skill and size; she has a big body and some impactful moves that take advantage of it. Iida's final counterattack was full of her signature intensity. ***1/2
6. Cinderella Tournament 2022 - Round 2: Giulia vs. Koguma
This was another great match between these two. I never thought they would be such great opponents, but they just match up together so well both in personality and technique. Giulia showed her range as a performer in a match that combined comical elements with high tension. ***1/2
10. Cinderella Tournament 2022 - Quarter Finals: Saki Kashima vs. MIRAI
Pleasantly surprised by this match. The chemistry between the two was great and they had an exciting match. Kashima has added new wrinkles to her game that have made her a more polished performer, and her near-death counters were as dramatic as ever. MIRAI carried a lot of momentum and felt like the main character in a shonen manga. ***1/2
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