2AW - Grand Slam In 2AW Square (5/29/2022)
2AW Openweight Championship: Kengo Mashimo (c) vs. Ayame Sasamura
This is the first time a woman has challenged for 2AW's top title and is the biggest matchup the promotion can currently offer. The fact that it took place in the dojo rather than a larger venue is indicative of the current state of the promotion. Sasamura wore a wedding dress during her entrance, later explaining that she wore it with the intention of marrying the belt. She put a lot of heart and care into this match, regardless of the venue and crowd size. Kengo was the perfect opponent for her, playing the role of an overconfident asshole whose confidence slowly crumbled as his opponent fought beyond his expectations. Sasamura even went as far as to perform a diving stomp from the entrance gate. It was a great match, full of emotion and innovation and detail unique to 2AW. ****1/4
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