6. NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Giulia (c) vs. Megan Bayne Classic "Japanese ace versus monster gaijin" matchup that blended old-school vibes with advanced modern flair. Giulia's style, focused on receiving and harmonizing with her op…

Asia Dream Tag Team Championship: Mei Suruga & Baliyan Akki (c) vs. Chris Brookes & Masahiro Takanashi Gatoh Move always delivers on flashiness and innovation, and this match was no exception. But there were storytelling elements that were…

2. Saori Anou vs. AZM Excellent match here between a pair of fast technicians. They made the most of the opportunity after the original tag title match booking fell through. Billed as a ★5 STAR GP special, it captured the fast-paced, diges…

WRESTLE PRINCESS IV (10/9/2023) Princess of Princess Championship: Mizuki (c) vs. Miyu Yamashita Mizuki played the role of a "never lose" champion exceptionally well here, a familiar theme throughout her reign. She is like a Ric Flair or N…

3. Blue Stars: Mina Shirawaka vs. Saori AnouA brilliant classical match between two gorgeous visual wrestlers. Targeted knee attacks from each side, with leg locks as the axis. What impressed me most was that contrary to their flashy appea…

Stardom - ★5 STAR GP 2023 (9/23/2023) Blue Stars: Maika vs. Mina Shirakawa Mina Shirakawa has established herself as one of Stardom's top performers, particularly in terms of match structure. Her ability to adapt to her opponent's strength…

Stardom - ★5 STAR GP 2023 (9/17/2023) Blue Stars: MIRAI vs. Mariah May A match to decide the true "Fighting Princess". This developed into a superb sprint with back and forth action. MIRAI's steady, orthodox approach highlighted Mariah May…

Stardom - ★5 STAR GP 2023 (9/2/2023) Blue Stars: Giulia vs. Momo Watanabe I've always believed that Giulia and Momo Watanabe possess an innate chemistry as opponents and it was satisfying to see that chemistry materialize once again in ano…

4. Natsuko Tora & Hazuki vs. Ruaka & Nanae Takahashi Unexpectedly amazing. Hazuki & Natsuko Tora were eager to face Nanae Takahashi and prove themselves. Ruaka seemed reluctant to team up with Nanae during the entrance, but once the match …

6. Goddesses of Stardom Championship: Natsupoi & Saori Anou (c) vs. Suzu Suzuki & Mei Seira Nothing short of spectacular. The high-speed pace of action and wide array of techniques, from precision kicks and suplexes to high-flying and doub…

Stardom - ★5 STAR GP 2023 (8/20/2023) Red Stars: Hazuki vs. Ami Sohrei These two have a solid history in the tag division which may have informed their good chemistry in this match. Quite an intense match, with a real desire to win on both…

5. Blue Stars: Mina Shirakawa vs. Mariah May The first ever Club Venus intra-unit singles match was physically and emotionally charged, as intra-unit matches often are. After all, the best opponents are generally those who have a high degr…

Sendai Girls (3/7/2023) Sendai Girls Tag Team Championship: Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu (c) vs. Saori Anou & Maya Yukihi The entire match was a showcase of Team200kg's awesomeness. Saori Anou & Maya Yukihi were dominated from start to finish. …

SEAdLINNNG 8th Anniversary (8/25/2023) SEAdLINNNG Beyond the Sea Championship: Arisa Nakajima (c) vs. Sareee In the pre-fight press conference, Sareee said she would break Arisa Nakajima's arm like Antonio Inoki did to Tiger Jeet Singh and…

5. International Princess Championship: Rika Tatsumi (c) vs. Billie Starkz An explosive, Indie-style sprint against the backdrop of a rowdy crowd. Billie Starkz may look like a goofball, but she has ideal athleticism and a strong physical …

TJPW - Inspiration #7 (8/17/2023) Miyu Yamashita vs. Shoko Nakajima Shinkiba gave this the warm, intimate chika idol vibes of early TJPW. The match had an unpretentious, freewheeling feel to it, with Miyu Yamashita and Shoko Nakajima enjoy…

TJPW - Stand Alone '23 (4/15/2023) Princess of Princess Championship: Mizuki (c) vs. Nao Kakuta Mizuki and Nao Kakuta were trained by Takako Inoue and Yumiko Hotta respectively, making this perhaps the most traditional TJPW main event in h…

4. Goddesses of Stardom Championship: Mina Shirakawa & Mariah May (c) vs. Natsupoi & Saori Anou Often the Goddess matches can feel too packed with moves, but here they developed a good ebb and flow. The slowness and sense of focus in betwe…

TJPW - Tokyo Princess Cup (8/13/2023) Tokyo Princess Cup - Finals: Miyu Yamashita vs. Yuki Kamifuku Yuki Kamifuku fought with the momentum of an ozeki on the verge of promotion, while Miyu Yamashita stood as resolute as a yokozuna. Kamiyu'…

6. Tokyo Princess Cup - Semi-Finals: Miyu Yamashita vs. Yuki Arai Miyu Yamashita struck a fine balance between being a crusher and letting her opponent shine. Elevating Yuki Arai without compromising too much. The early stages seemed a bit…

Ganbare Pro Under The Silver Lake 2023 (8/6/2023) Spirit of Ganbare World Openweight Championship: Isami Kodaka (c) vs. YuuRI YuuRI has come so far since I last saw her. Although she is a women's wrestler, she was trained by TAKA Michinoku…

6. Blue Stars: Giulia vs. Mariah May Giulia's adaptability and knack for igniting her opponents. Her sense of scale and knowing when to slow down and when to speed up. Giulia and Mariah May were able to achieve brillant harmony as opponent…

Marvelous (8/7/2023) AAAW Championship: Mio Momono (c) vs. Mayumi Ozaki It would have been more interesting if OZ Academy had a young representative to go against the young Marvelous ace, but the youngest wrestler on their roster is Sonoko…

3. Mio Momono vs. Miyuki Takase This was only a 4-match card so I guess the idea was for it to be short and dense. However, I'm not entirely convinced that Mio Momono and Miyuki Takase are suited for an extended singles match like this. It…

4. Mei Suruga vs. Arisu Endo I wish this match had gone longer. Mei Suruga and Arisu Endo have such great chemistry as opponents. The opening segment was particularly enjoyable, with Endo's persistent headlock and Mei's headstand escape. E…

TJPW - Stick Out '23 (6/11/2023) International Princess Championship - Next Challenger: Yuki Aino vs. Arisu Endo This match closed the show due to Yuka Sakazaki's absence, and Arisu Endo made the most of her first Korakuen Hall main event.…

TJPW - Tokyo Princess Cup (7/16/2023) Tokyo Princess Cup - Round 1: Shoko Nakajima vs. Suzume This brought back early TJPW vibes with its technical emphasis - meticulous buildup from ground and chain into a thrilling finishing stretch. Sho…

4. Tokyo Princess Cup - Quarter-Finals: Arisu Endo vs. Yuki Arai Arisu Endo's Camel Clutch meets its match as Yuki Arai counters with the Sasori-gatame! Generational classmates putting on a captivating match, full of youthful vigor and com…

5. Blue Stars: Mina Shirakawa vs. Utami Hayashishita Utami Hayashishita's return from her overseas trip brought her back in her familiar form, but not without a few fresh moves in her arsenal. Meanwhile, Mina Shirakawa opted for an "offens…

TJPW - Tokyo Princess Cup (7/15/2023) Tokyo Princess Cup - Round 1: Miyu Yamashita vs. Mizuki A calm slow burner of a main event. Miyu Yamashita's "hardness" against Mizuki's "softness". The match's deliberate movements, strategic offense …