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…

Tam Nakano & Natsupoi vs. Aja Kong & Kaoru Ito This transcended imagination. I had no idea Aja Kong still had this gear in her, but then again, she's rarely come across an emotionally complex force like Tam Nakano. Kaoru Ito might have bee…

Tam Nakano, Natsupoi & Saori Anou vs. Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara The "Tropical Audition"-gumi have clearly benefited from training together. Their coordination was excellent. Even more impressively, they expressed their stru…

Cinderella Tournament 2024 - 2nd Round: MIRAI vs. Hanan Hanan is getting closer to her ideal as a wrestler with simple yet effective techniques who values each one of them. The tension after those near-falls shows how dedicated she is to m…

Stardom - American Dream 2024 in the Keystone State World of Stardom Championship: Maika (c) vs. Megan Bayne Stardom's first US event in 5 years! As expected, Maika and Megan unleashed a heavyweight bomb-throwing battle with the power that…

Tam Nakano vs. Mai Sakurai A moving farewell match for Maipan! Returning to her debut costume against her former leader Tam Nakano was incredibly symbolic. Each move carried emotion, building amazing tension in such a short time. It had th…

Sayaka Kurara vs. Aya Sakura Who would've thought - a match between two rookie idol wrestlers starting with a full-on grappling session! No traditional pro-wrestling holds, it was pure kosen judo - scrambles, guard passes, a triangle choke…

Tam Nakano vs. Giulia This wasn't as grand as the title matches or the league finals; it was Tam Nakano x Giulia stripped down to its base core. That muddled rivalry, ugly and beautiful at once. A messy, emotional clash, the kind these two…

Stardom (3/9/2024) Natsupoi & Saori Anou vs. Sareee & Chihiro Hashimoto The hype was immense, especially with Sareee's Stardom debut (?). Thankfully, the match itself lived up to the hype. Natsupoi's a veteran who never gives off a seasone…

Stardom (2/17/2024) NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Giulia vs. Natsuko Tora A blood-pumping brawl amidst the chaos of Stardom. Natsuko Tora showcased her best yet, largely thanks to Giulia's signature adeptness at integrating her opponen…

Stardom - Ittenyon Stardom Gate (1/4/2024) IWGP Women's Championship: Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. Syuri Pure choujin pro wrestling at its finest. The match felt like a true battle between top level wrestlers, with all their best moves unleashed. …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

4. Starlight Kid vs. Nanae Takahashi Starlight Kid makes up the physical disparity by attacking Nanae Takahashi's stamina and mobility, while Takahashi endures and times counters. Kid has used the Momo Racci in the past, but this time she …

Stardom - Stardom in Sunshine (6/25/2023) Loser Leaves Unit Cage Match: Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, AZM, Hina, Lady C & Miyu Amasaki vs. Natsuko Tora, Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe, Saki Kashima, Ruaka & Rina Stardom's take on Dragon…

6. Goddesses of Stardom Championship: MIRAI & Ami Sohrei (c) vs. Natsuko Tora & Momo Watanabe MIRAI & Ami embodied the essence of an uphill battle, achieving victory by the slimmest of margins. Each breakthrough they made felt like a strug…

Stardom - New Blood 9 Supernova Trial Series #5: Miyu Amasaki vs. AZM This was exactly what you would expect from a match between wrestlers known for their dexterity and light-footedness. AZM took control in the first half, adopting a puni…

5. Maika & Giulia vs. Utami Hayshishita & Saya Kamitani Maika's Fukuoka homecoming delivered an outstanding tag match featuring a premier lineup. They left no holds barred, exchanging relentless offense for a thrilling 16 minutes. The exce…

1. AZM & Mei Suruga vs. Starlight Kid & Mei Seira Supersonic high speed. What an incredible way to open the show. The four were going nonstop with mesmerizing and innovative sequences and counters. It's so great to see Mei Seira (the forme…