Miku Aono vs. Nao Ishikawa I've never seen Nao Ishikawa this sharp and focused before. Her self-production in the lead-up to the match created an unsettling atmosphere, building a palpable sense of anticipation for what was to come when th…

Starlight Kid & Natsupoi vs. Suzu Suzuki & Mei Seira High-speed is becoming a defining characteristic of Stardom's tag team division. What a way to kick off the event. Natsupoi & Starlight Kid showed their budding teamwork with double team…

Mika Iwata vs. Saori Anou Mika Iwata's track record as champion has been tough. She mostly loses to seniors in non-title matches, and when she doesn't lose, it's a draw. Regardless, this was a solid match with good pacing. It didn't quite …

Sendai Girls (2/12/2024) DASH Chisako vs. Mika Iwata This ranks among DASH Chisako's better hardcore matches. It felt like a genuine battle for the initiative, not a turn-based stuntshow like many Japanese HXC/DM matches tend to feel. Clas…

Diana (4/29/2024) WWWD Singles Championship: Haruka Umesaki (c) vs. Mei Seira The first-ever singles opponent of Haruka Umesaki's career was Mei Seira back in 2019, a match Umesaki lost. Five years and many twists and turns later - includi…

Sendai Girls (5/10/2024) Chihiro Hashimoto & Manami vs. Mio Momono & Yurika Oka A really good main event. Chihiro Hashimoto, Manami, and Yurika Oka have undeniable chemistry, honed by constant training together, but Mio Momono fit in seaml…

Evolution - #12 ~ 1st ANNIVERSARY (3/27/2024) Chi Chi vs. ZONES This match took place just a few days before ZONES and Chi Chi's first debut anniversary. Given their experience, they wrestled a stable 20-minute main event, well-structured …

NOAH - Wrestle Magic 2024 (5/4/2024) Giulia, Mai Sakurai, MIRAI & Utami Hayashishita vs. Great Sakuya, Miyuki Takase, Nagisa Nozaki & Takumi Iroha This 8-man tag match was a blast. Competitive back and forth action where everyone got their…

Princess Tag Team Championship: Suzume & Arisu Endo (c) vs. Wakana Uehara & HIMAWARI This was a solid semi-main event. The challenger team debuted in 2023, while the champions are 3 years in. It was a well-structured match given the experi…

Stardom - GoldenWeek Fight Tour 2024 (5/5/2024) Goddesses of Stardom Championship: Suzu Suzuki & Mei Seira (c) vs. Hazuki & Koguma Pure magic for Golden Week in Fukuoka. This was a breathtaking display of tag team action from two of Stardo…

TNA - IMPACT (4/21/2024) TNA Knockouts World Championship: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Miyu Yamashita Jordynne Grace was super aggressive in this match. When Miyu Yamashita locked in her grounded cobra clutch, Grace exploded with a quick triang…

AWG - ACTwrestling Step 39 (4/14/2024) AWG Championship: Natsumi Sumikawa (c) vs. Chika Goto Marigold sneak preview? Chika Goto's impressive size, visuals, and natural wrestling sense have propelled her quickly to title contender status. H…

OZ Academy - Battle Big Bonus 2024 (4/28/2024) OZ Openweight Championship: Mio Momono (c) vs. Mayumi Ozaki The Marvelous match worked because Mayumi Ozaki was an invading heel against Mio Momono on her home turf. This rematch on Mayumi Oza…