{"id":9231,"date":"2020-09-22T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=9231"},"modified":"2020-09-26T16:52:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T22:52:54","slug":"stardom-5%e2%98%85star-special-in-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/stardom-5%e2%98%85star-special-in-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"STARDOM 5\u2605STAR SPECIAL in OSAKA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STARDOM 5\u2605STAR SPECIAL in OSAKA<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: September 22, 2020<\/strong> (13:00 JST)<br \/>\nmatches published on Stardom World<\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=naniwa-osaka-osaka-japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Naniwa<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=osaka-osaka-japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Osaka<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=osaka-japan\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Osaka<\/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=edion-arena-osaka\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">EDION Arena Osaka<\/span><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=edion-arena-osaka-second-stadium\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Second Stadium<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Attendance: 294<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: none<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Yoritaka Ando<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Natsu Sumire<\/strong> w\/ Saki Kashima, Natsuko Tora <strong>vs AZM<\/strong> (High Speed Champ) w\/ Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, Momo Watanabe<br \/>\n(referee: Duke Sado)<\/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_69e5e67a0b6ef','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_69e5e67a0b6ef\" 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_69e5e67a0b6ef\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: AZM wins via pinfall with AZM Sushi<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 7:24<\/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. There was a bit of a comedy segment where AZM pulled an Eddie Guerrero and framed Natsu Sumire for using a whip on her when AZM was actually the one to use the whip behind the referee&#8217;s back. AZM cried and demanded that Sumire apologize in front of the referee, only to lure Sumire into getting slapped when she got close. This was a fun match, and it was good to see Sumire back in action.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>DEATH Yama-san &amp; Konami vs Saya Iida &amp; Riho<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Duke Sado)<\/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_69e5e67a0b80b','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_69e5e67a0b80b\" 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_69e5e67a0b80b\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: DEATH Yama-san pins Saya Iida with an O&#8217;Connor Roll<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 8:07<\/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. Both teams were evenly matched, and both had good teamwork throughout. I think Iida paired up with Yama-san the best, and Konami paired up best with Riho, and those battles helped make this a fast and fun match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Himeka<\/strong> w\/ Giulia, Maika, Syuri<strong> 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_69e5e67a0b848','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_69e5e67a0b848\" 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_69e5e67a0b848\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Time Limit Draw<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 15:00<\/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 \/>\nVery good match. As expected, this was power versus power. Himeka seemed to be the stronger wrestler throughout the first part of the match, but Jungle Kyona would not stay down. After a while, Kyona began to surge with offense, but then it was Himeka&#8217;s turn to not stay down. This was a nicely fought battle that made both wrestlers look good (although this combined with some of Himeka&#8217;s performances in the 5 Star GP makes it feel like she might have trouble putting people away despite her strength).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Saki Kashima &amp; Bea Priestley &amp; Natsuko Tora<\/strong> w\/ Natsu Sumire<strong> vs Saya Kamitani<\/strong> (Goddess Champ) <strong>&amp; Utami Hayashishita<\/strong> (Goddess Champ) <strong>&amp; Momo Watanabe\u00a0<\/strong>w\/ AZM<br \/>\n(referee: Duke Sado)<\/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_69e5e67a0b87c','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_69e5e67a0b87c\" 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_69e5e67a0b87c\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Bea Priestley pins Saya Kamitani after Kamigoye<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 13:28<\/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. Queen&#8217;s Quest (specifically Momo Watanabe) wanted revenge on Oedo Tai (specifically Bea Priestley) after Oedo Tai ruined Watanabe&#8217;s final match in the 5\u2605STAR GP, so this match did feel like a good grudge match. It also felt pretty chaotic with everyone coming in and out of the ring throughout most of the match. There was a nice sequence between Watanabe and Priestley towards the end of the match, but when Kamitani got a tag after the match had been going on for a while, I could feel that the end was near. This was a nice re-introduction to in-ring action for Priestley though, and hopefully this is the beginning of Oedo Tai getting some momentum on their side. Any momentum would be great at this point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 5<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Artist of Stardom Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Starlight Kid &amp; Tam Nakano &amp; Mayu Iwatani<\/strong> (World Champ) <strong>vs Maika<\/strong> (Artist &amp; Future Champ) <strong>&amp; Syuri<\/strong> (Artist Champ) <strong>&amp; Giulia<\/strong> (Artist &amp; Wonder Champ) w\/ Himeka<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_69e5e67a0b8af','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_69e5e67a0b8af\" 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_69e5e67a0b8af\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Giulia pins Starlight Kid after the Glorious Driver<\/strong>, Donna del Mondo are successful in their second Artist of Stardom title defense<br \/>\n<strong>Time: 22:55<\/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. This served a few purposes. It was, or course, a title match, but it was also a preview of the upcoming World of Stardom title match (Iwatani vs Syuri) and the Wonder of Stardom title match (Giulia vs Nakano). We got to see some nice preview action from both of those pairings, and the match was fun overall. It turned into basically a tornado tag later in the match, but I think that&#8217;s to be expected. I think the biggest narrative throughout the match was the ongoing hatred between Giulia and Nakano. Their rivalry affected the action more directly than anything else, and it helped add some more tension to a match that was heavy on chaos and multi-person attacks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nAfter the match, Tam Nakano attacks Giulia. As they&#8217;re being pulled apart, Mayu Iwatani shoves her Wonder of Stardom Title in Syuri&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThis was a good show. After such a string of great shows for the 5\u2605STAR GP, this one maybe didn&#8217;t feel quite as exciting, but it was still very entertaining. Plus, this show is doing a lot of work building up the Yokohama Budokan show coming up on October 3.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Artist of Stardom Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother good defense from the dominant team of Donna del Mondo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Official Results (Japanese): <a href=\"https:\/\/wwr-stardom.com\/news\/2020-9-22osaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">https:\/\/wwr-stardom.com\/news\/2020-9-22osaka\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donna del Mondo put their Artist of Stardom titles on the line against Stars in a fun night of action from Osaka!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[297,1367],"tags":[6739,1386,1374,2018,1385,3230,3253,3247,1468,3254,3229,6546,621,1380,1383,3251,1381,1423,2712,1379,1490,1466,1467,1430,2826,1489,1943,2540,3231,1368,1500,2480,1803,3252,1738,3225,2484,1369,2012],"class_list":["post-9231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-show-results","category-stardom","tag-5-star-special-in-osaka","tag-artist-of-stardom-title-match","tag-azm","tag-bea-priestley","tag-daichi-murayama","tag-death-yama-san","tag-donna-del-mondo","tag-duke-sado","tag-edion-arena-osaka","tag-edion-arena-osaka-second-stadium","tag-giulia","tag-himeka","tag-japan","tag-jungle-kyona","tag-konami","tag-maika","tag-mayu-iwatani","tag-momo-watanabe","tag-naniwa-osaka-osaka-japan","tag-natsuko-tora","tag-oedo-tai","tag-osaka-japan","tag-osaka-osaka-japan","tag-queens-quest","tag-riho","tag-rossy-ogawa","tag-saki-kashima","tag-saya-iida","tag-saya-kamitani","tag-stardom","tag-starlight-kid","tag-stars","tag-sumire-natsu","tag-syuri","tag-tam-nakano","tag-tokyo-cyber-squad","tag-utami-hayashishita","tag-world-wonder-ring-stardom","tag-yoritaka-ando"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9231","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=9231"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9239,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9231\/revisions\/9239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}