Stardom - 5★STAR GP2017 x Champions (9/24/2017)

3. High Speed Championship: Mari Apache (c) vs. Hiromi Mimura

This was solid, probably one of the better HS matches I've seen recently. Mari's offense looked deadly, and Hiromi did good too.

***

4. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Yoko Bito (c) vs. Jungle Kyona

Good. There's continuity to this match (that neither competitor mentions) since Kyona won the tag belt from Bito the last time they were in Nagoya. They put on an engaging performance, and it's Kyona's hometown so the crowd was hot.

***1/2

5. Artist of Stardom Championship: Queen's Quest (HZK, Io Shirai & Viper) (c) vs. Oedo Tai (Kagetsu, Kris Wolf & Tam Nakano)

There were some timing issues/awkwardness here, but nothing too bad. I love this feud between HZK and Nakano, they had a good segment here.

**3/4

Riho vs. Sareee (Gatoh Move, 1/4/2014)

Gatoh Move - Happy New Year Itabashi Tournament 2014 ~ Japan Tour・83

Riho vs. Sareee

This match felt like it went nowhere. It ends in a timeout draw as things start to get going. Sareee did Kurihara-style stomps and a German suplex that looked good. I don't recall Riho doing anything of note.

*1/2

Tokyo Joshi Pro - Osaka de Bakon (9/30/2017)

2. Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship: Yuu (c) vs. Marika Kobashi

Good amount of violence in this match. Yuu doesn't show much emotion, but her body language and movements can get intense.

***

5. Azusa Takigawa & Miyu Yamashita vs. Yuka Sakazaki & Yuna Manase

***

6. TOKYO Princess of Princess Championship: Reika Saiki (c) vs. Mizuki

This started off rough, but they found their rhythm quickly. I was impressed with the pacing; the comebacks were timed well, and the submission sequences were very compelling. There's a dramatic moment where Maki Ito motivates Mizuki at ringside and it's amazing. Ito has such a strong presence and it heightens the intensity of the match. Great main event!

****1/4

Konkatsu-gun (Azusa Takigawa & Nonoko) vs. MiraClians (Yuka Sakazaki & Shoko Nakajima) (DDT, 9/21/2017)

DDT - Tokyo Game Show 2017 4Gamer.net x DDT Pro Wrestling (9/21/2017)

Konkatsu-gun (Azusa Takigawa & Nonoko) vs. MiraClians (Yuka Sakazaki & Shoko Nakajima)

This was simple like you'd expect from a charity/festival match, but there were a couple of neat moments. Nonoko was going all out with her boob gimmick for this crowd which was fun to watch.

**1/4

HARASHIMA vs. Daisuke Sasaki (DDT, 8/29/2010)

DDT - Memories of Summer Vacation 2010 (8/29/2010)

KO-D Openweight Championship: HARASHIMA (c) vs. Daisuke Sasaki

This was Sasaki first ever KO-D Openweight Title shot so he was fighting hard, but I didn't find his underdog performance compelling -- there was no emotional depth here. Just a solid match between two wrestlers.

***

Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. Sayaka Obihiro (Gatoh Move, 4/2/2014)

Gatoh Move - Japan Tour・97 ~ Sawasdee Car Tour in Osaka of Spring ~ (4/2/2014)

Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. Sayaka Obihiro

There wasn't much to this match. Obihiro brought her high energy as usual and she got squashed by Hiroyo.

**1/4

Isami Kodaka vs. Takayuki Ueki (BJW, 1/4/2017)

BJW (1/4/2017)

Light Tubes Death Match: Isami Kodaka vs. Takayuki Ueki

I dug this -- It's 12 minutes. Isami works over Ueki with light tubes and kicks, standard stuff, but what makes the match is Ueki's comeback. He makes this hot-blooded, spirited rally and you can't help but root for him to score the win.

****