{"id":3751,"date":"2018-04-30T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T17:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=3751"},"modified":"2018-05-12T18:37:35","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T00:37:35","slug":"stardom-cinderella-tournament-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/stardom-cinderella-tournament-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3754\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/180430poster-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/180430poster-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/180430poster-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/180430poster-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/180430poster.jpg 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/>Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2018<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: April 30, 2018<\/strong> (11:30 AM JST)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stardom-world.com\/2018-2\/4-30-2018-cinderella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">matches published individually on Stardom World<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n#stardomworld<\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=bunkyo-tokyo-japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Bunkyo<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=tokyo-japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Tokyo<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Japan<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=korakuen-hall\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Korakuen Hall<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Attendance: 987<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: none<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Yurie Kozakai<\/strong> (1, 4-8, 10-13, 15)<strong>, Yoritaka Ando<\/strong> (2, 3, 9, 14)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Natsuko Tora &amp; Shiki Shibusawa &amp; Ruaka &amp; AZM &amp; Leo Onozaki vs Hanan &amp; Natsumi &amp; Starlight Kid <\/strong>(Future Champ)<strong> &amp; Nao Yamaguchi &amp; Mari Apache<\/strong> (High Speed Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c6632f0b','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c6632f0b\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c6632f0b\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Starlight Kid pins Leo Onozaki after a rounding moonsault<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nThis was pretty fun, though it was quite chaotic and maybe a little messy at times. As a warm-up match, it was fine. Being so short meant there wasn&#8217;t a lot to it though.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Konami vs Momo Watanabe<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Kyohei Wada)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c6633017','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c6633017\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c6633017\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Momo Watanabe wins via pinfall with a diving meteora<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 3:58<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nThe match was short, but this is the first round so that&#8217;s not unusual. The action consisted almost entirely of kicks, and it worked well. It was essentially a competition of who could get the strongest and most opportune kicks. I liked it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Candy Floss vs Saki Kashima<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c663305d','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c663305d\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c663305d\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Saki Kashima wins via pinfall after My Emblem (inverted double underhook facebuster)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 4:12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nCandy Floss started very aggressively and dominated a large portion of this short match. Kashima basically had to survive Floss&#8217;s onslaught and try to get in moves when she could. This was very short, but I think it was pretty good for a first round match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Session Moth Martina<\/strong> w\/ Kagetsu, Nao Yamaguchi <strong>vs Bea Priestley<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66330a9','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66330a9\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66330a9\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Bea Priestley wins via pinfall after a step-up curb stomp<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 4:47<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nMartina got a surprising amount of offense in this match. It felt as though Priestley underestimated Martina. Priestley said in the pre-match interview that Martina&#8217;s antics and styles made her no match for Bea, but during the match Martina&#8217;s antics seemed to give Bea a false sense of security. Martina was goofy, but the goofiness led to some good and impactful moves. Priestley eventually figured things out and started to mount a comeback. I thought this match was fun and interesting. Martina&#8217;s antics made me pull against her which pulled me into the match and got me invested. Pretty good for a match this short.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 5<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sumire Natsu vs Brandi Rhodes<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66330de','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66330de\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66330de\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Brandi Rhodes wins via pinfall with a seated counter to a sunset flip<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 3:59<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nNatsu dominated the match, but she didn&#8217;t really seem to take Rhodes seriously. Granted, Rhodes had almost zero offense, but she did get a little offense when it mattered. This was a pretty good opening round match that based a lot of its interest on the fact that both Natsu and Rhodes are members of Oedo Tai.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 6<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hazuki vs Hana Kimura<\/strong> (Goddess Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Kyohei Wada)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c6633128','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c6633128\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c6633128\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Hazuki wins via Ring Out when she forces Hana Kimura over the top rope and to the floor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 4:47<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGood match. Hazuki was extremely aggressive, attacking Kimura before the bell and not letting up. The two women exchanged some heavy strikes and kicks in an effort to overpower each other. This was a fight, and I liked it. It was quite interesting given Hazuki&#8217;s position in Oedo Tai and the resentment she seems to feel. After the match Hazuki and Hana shook hands which was also interesting to see.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 7<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tam Nakano vs Mayu Iwatani<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c663315c','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c663315c\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c663315c\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Mayu Iwatani wins via pinfall with a bridging dragon suplex<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nThis was another match that was made interesting be the relation ship between the competitors. Iwatani and Nakano are friends, so seeing them not hold back against each other shows how much this tournament means to them. This was a good match. Nakano was clearly the underdog facing a two-time tournament champ, but he did very well. Nakano started the match with a burst of offense and repeatedly took the fight to Iwatani. Iwatani&#8217;s experience helped her fight back though.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 8<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Chardonnay vs Io Shirai<\/strong> (Wonder Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Kyohei Wada)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c663318d','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c663318d\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c663318d\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Io Shirai wins via submission with a Texas Cloverleaf<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGood match and a good, strong performance from Io Shirai. Chardonnay had some offense, but Shirai went about her business like the champ she is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 9<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 1 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jungle Kyona vs Kageko<\/strong> (Goddess Champ) w\/ Nao Yamaguchi, Session Moth Martina, Sumire Natsu, Hana Kimura (Goddess Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66331bb','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66331bb\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66331bb\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Jungle Kyona wins via Ring Out when she powerbombs Kageko from the apron to the floor<\/strong> (onto members of Oedo Tai)<br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:53<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nThis was interesting. Kageko is Kagetsu in a dress acting overly feminine (worried about makeup, being modest about her dress, etc.). Kagetsu&#8217;s wrestling style differed when she was in the dress, and Kyona didn&#8217;t have too much trouble with her. Kagetsu would eventually take the dress off and wrestle like she normally does, and that&#8217;s when the match ceased to be a comedy act and started to have some serious action. I liked Kyona&#8217;s attitude in this, and I&#8217;m glad she wasn&#8217;t affected by Kagetsu&#8217;s antics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 10<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 2 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bea Priestley vs Hazuki<\/strong> w\/ Nao Yamaguchi, Session Moth Martina, Sumire Natsu, Kagestu (Goddess Champ), Hana Kimura (Goddess Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66331ed','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66331ed\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66331ed\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Bea Priestley wins via pinfall after a step-up curb stomp<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 3:17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nI liked this. Oedo Tai got heavily involved, and even though members of Queen&#8217;s Quest attempted to hold them back, Priestley took a lot of damage from Oedo Tai&#8217;s attack. Both Hazuki and Priestly looked very good, fighting hard and putting a good amount of action in this short match. The finish was well done, and the result was a bit of a surprise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 11<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 2 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saki Kashima vs Mayu Iwatani<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c663322f','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c663322f\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c663322f\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Mayu Iwatani wins via pinfall after a bridging dragon suplex<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 4:40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nKashima looks tons better in this round, and she took the fight to Iwatani. Both women were impressive here, and this might have been the most competitive match so far in the tournament. Very good match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 12<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 2 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Brandi Rhodes vs Io Shirai<\/strong> (Wonder Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c663325d','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c663325d\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c663325d\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Io Shirai wins via pinfall after a diving moonsault<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nRhodes took a pretty good beating in this one. Shirai controlled almost the entire match, which really isn&#8217;t very surprising. I liked Rhodes in this tournament, but getting past Shirai, or even putting up a good fight, was always going to be an extremely difficult task. This was definitely good for Shirai. She showed her dominance with ease, and it sets her up to possibly have an advantage in the next round depending on the condition of her opponent after round two.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 13<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Round 2 Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Momo Watanabe vs Jungle Kyona<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c6633288','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c6633288\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c6633288\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Momo Watanabe wins via Ring Out after a cradle back-to-belly piledriver on the apron<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 5:05<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. Both women really seemed to want to win this, and they both fought hard. There was a lot of energy in this, and a lot of impactful moves. I like how they worked together, trading moves all the way up until the end. This could have gone either way, and that makes the victory feel even more important.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 14<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Semifinal Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Mayu Iwatani vs Io Shirai<\/strong> (Wonder Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Daichi Murayama)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66332b4','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66332b4\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66332b4\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: the match ends in a Time Limit Draw<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 10:00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match with a surprising finish. I liked the result, but I can see that it might be unsatisfying for some people. Shirai and Iwatani always have great matches against each other, and this was no exception. With the added threat of a relatively short time limit, they pressed the action hard right from the start.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 15<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Cinderella Tournament Final Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Bea Priestley vs Momo Watanabe<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Barb Sasaki)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f20c66332de','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f20c66332de\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f20c66332de\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Momo Watanabe wins via pinfall with a modified Tequila Sunrise suplex (half-Tiger suplex)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 6:59<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nVery good match. As with all the matches tonight, it was kind of short, but it was very entertaining. Both women were hitting hard strikes and kicks. They were both feeling the effects of the tournament, but that added to the devastation of each strike. The momentum swung heavily from one side to the other during the match, and the finish was very well done. This was a nice finish to a fun tournament.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nRossy Ogawa presents Momo Watanabe with a gown, a trophy, and a tiara. After thanking everyone for their support, she issues a challenge to Io Shirai for the Wonder of Stardom Title. Shirai enters the ring and accepts Watanabe&#8217;s challenge, wondering if Momo&#8217;s momentum can push her through to a victory.<\/p>\n<p>Kagetsu enters the ring and says that Shirai won&#8217;t be defending her title against Watanabe because Kagetsu is going to win the white belt on May 5th. Watanabe will have to face Kagetsu instead. s Kagetsu leaves, Shirai points out that Kagetsu was eliminated in the first round tonight. Shirai then gives control back to Watanabe so she can close the show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI really liked this show. I like tournaments in general, and this was a lot of fun. The 10 minute time limits meant all the matches were pretty short, but it added a sense of urgency to every match that made it all work believably.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Tournament Final Match<\/strong><br \/>\nI liked a lot of the matches for different reasons, but this one really felt like they both wanted the win. I was happy with the match, and though I would have been happy if either woman had one, I was quite pleased with the result.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Official Results (Japanese):?<a href=\"http:\/\/wwr-stardom.com\/?result=2018%E5%B9%B44%E6%9C%8830%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%83%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%882018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">http:\/\/wwr-stardom.com\/?result=2018%E5%B9%B44%E6%9C%8830%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%83%AC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%882018<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fourth Stardom Cinderella Tournament was a night filled with fun matches, a little drama, and a very interesting result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[297,1367],"tags":[1374,1418,2018,1575,1437,2016,2021,2010,1385,1501,1499,2020,1378,621,1380,2022,2019,1383,2013,2014,1741,1381,1423,2015,1379,1942,1490,1430,1489,1416,1943,2017,1739,1368,1500,1803,1738,1400,1369,2012,2011],"class_list":["post-3751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-show-results","category-stardom","tag-azm","tag-barb-sasaki","tag-bea-priestley","tag-brandi-rhodes","tag-bunkyo-tokyo-japan","tag-candy-floss","tag-chardonnay","tag-cinderella-tournament","tag-daichi-murayama","tag-hana-kimura","tag-hanan","tag-hazuki","tag-io-shirai","tag-japan","tag-jungle-kyona","tag-kageko","tag-kagestu","tag-konami","tag-kyohei-wada","tag-leo-onozaki","tag-mari-apache","tag-mayu-iwatani","tag-momo-watanabe","tag-nao-yamaguchi","tag-natsuko-tora","tag-natsumi","tag-oedo-tai","tag-queens-quest","tag-rossy-ogawa","tag-ruaka","tag-saki-kashima","tag-session-moth-martina","tag-shiki-shibusawa","tag-stardom","tag-starlight-kid","tag-sumire-natsu","tag-tam-nakano","tag-tokyo-japan","tag-world-wonder-ring-stardom","tag-yoritaka-ando","tag-yurie-kozakai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3751"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3755,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3751\/revisions\/3755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}