Miyu Yamashita & Hikari vs. Yuu & Yuna Manase (Tokyo Joshi Pro, 8/12/2018)

Tokyo Joshi Pro -  Go Ahead, Hot Guys in Itabashi! (8/12/2018)

Miyu Yamashita & Hikari vs. Yuu & Yuna Manase

The escalation of violence between Miyu and Yuu was great - they start off with careful mat grappling but as the match progresses they're out for each other's blood. Hikari performed well, earning some sweet moments with her cobra twist. Yuna wrestled in her wolf shirt and worked heelish during her workover session, which was far interesting than what she normally does.

***3/4

Stardom - Stardom X Stardom 2018 In Osaka (7/22/2018)

1. AZM vs. Leo Onozaki

Liked this a lot. They worked at a brisk pacing, there was nice heeling from AZM with those stomps and head kicks, and Leo gave a strong effort against the veteran in what was easily her best bout thus far.

***1/2

2. Elimination: STARS (Tam Nakano, Shiki Shibusawa, Starlight Kid & Hanan) vs. JAN (Jungle Kyona, Kaori Yoneyama, Natsuko Tora & Ruaka)

Fun multi-man with a variety of neat and cute spots. Starlight Kid was put over strongly, taking out two members of JAN as the sole survivor of STARS.

***1/2

5. World of Stardom Championship: Kagetsu (c) vs. Viper

Viper's looking so great lately with her offense, much of what I enjoyed of this was her clobbering and squashing Kagetsu around the ring. The Cobra clutch that she transitions into a number of power moves was used to great effect here. Viper worked as a subtle heel, Kagetsu showed fire as the crowd rallied behind her while still retaining those cool heel elements.

****

Emi Sakura vs. Mei Suruga (Gatoh Move, 6/24/2018)

Gatoh Move - Japan Tour・363

Emi Sakura vs. Mei Suruga

Good showing for Mei, who showed off her athleticism and a variety of holds. Emi applied snug submissions that looked especially vicious on the much smaller opponent, and made a brutal counter in the closing moments where she squashed Suruga against the wall.

***3/4

Risa Sera & Yoshiko vs. Akane Fujita & Nanae Takahashi (ZERO1, 7/22/2018)

ZERO1 - Fire Festival 2018 (7/22/2018)

Blast Queen Championship: Risa Sera & Yoshiko (c) vs. Akane Fujita & Nanae Takahashi

This was fun, good action and use of weapons leading into the bat explosion spots. The finishing stretch could've been stronger, but overall I thought all four wrestlers created a fun match.

***3/4

Tokyo Joshi Pro - Fighting Beer Garden 2018 ~ Tokyo Joshi Pro Day ~ (8/4/2018)

5. Yeah! Metcha Tag Tournament 2018 Summer - Semi-Finals: Saitamuscles (Reika Saiki & Miu) vs. magical sugar rabbits (Yuka Sakazaki & Mizuki)

They got straight to the action in this match. Reika and Mizuki always create magic when they're in the ring together, I liked their session here. Stereo backbreaker racks from Saitamuscles was a cool spot.

***3/4

7. NEO Biishiki-gun (Saki-sama & Martha) vs. NEO Biishiki-gun (Azusa Christie & Yukio Saint Laurent)

BEER GARDEN is a great setting for the climax of the Biishiki-gun civil war since the crowds are hot and receptive to everything, the atmosphere feels like a western indie show. Great character work from Martha and Yukio, and great storytelling between Azusa and Saki-sama. Highly enjoyable match

***3/4

8. Yeah! Metcha Tag Tournament 2018 Summer - Finals: magical sugar rabbits (Yuka Sakazaki & Mizuki) vs. Kaiji Sentai Kaijujer vs. Hero Sentai Pamiranger (Shoko Nakajima & Hyper Misao)

The diving spot was fun, and there were a couple of neat exchanges between Yuka and Shoko. magical sugar rabbits are two technical wrestlers with immensely grating voices, so it's no surprise they have natural chemistry. Exciting third act with a satisfying finishing sequence.

***1/4

SEAdLINNNG - Shin-Kiba 5th NIGHT (7/6/2018)

1. Akane Fujita & Ryo Mizunami vs. Makoto & Miyuki Takase

Ryo Mizunami and Miyuki Takase chop and lariat battles, featuring Akane Fujita & Makoto. This was one amazing opening match.

***3/4

4. Amazon & Arisa Nakajima vs. Nanae Takahashi & Tsukasa Fujimoto

This was very long, but they kept the action exciting with a variety of sequences and moves, and the story of Amazon & Arisa becoming increasing frustrated with each other added a fun dynamic.

***3/4

Hamuko Hoshi & Ibuki Hoshi vs. GEKOKUJyou (Kyuuri & Maika Ozaki) (Ice Ribbon, 7/16/2018)

Ice Ribbon - #898 ~Yokohama Ribbon 2018 ~Summer~ (7/16/2018)

Hamuko Hoshi & Ibuki Hoshi vs. GEKOKUJyou (Kyuuri & Maika Ozaki)

Another fantastic GEKOKUJyou tag with a shocker of an ending.

****