1. Future of Stardom Championship: Hanan (c) vs. Waka Tsukiyama
Hanan's pure atmosphere and style of wrestling unique to the ring of Stardom. Tsukiyama had moments of dominance, where she muscled the champion around, showing her drive to win. It was a memorable match for Hanan's record-breaking V8. I'm glad that there is a ring in Japan where a JK can be a defending champion. ***1/2
4. High Speed Championship: AZM (c) vs. Momo Kohgo
This far exceeded my expectations. What a marvelous match. Rather than high speed it felt like an advanced, futuristic form of pro-wrestling. Intense and sophisticated wrestling condensed into 10 minutes. AZM pressing the action after the opening sequence in what would ordinarily end in a stalemate. Setting up her usual triangle arm drag only to hit a surprise missile dropkick. So many novel moments, counters, transitions and subversions of expectation. High speed evasive counters and maneuvers interspersed with explosive kicks and head-drops. Komomo was fighting beyond herself. She endeared the fans with her comical kimoota character but since challenging for the High Speed title she has shown her more serious side and this was a satisfying culmination. One of the most magical things about pro-wrestling is when an untested wrestler is given an opportunity and delivers big. ****1/4
5. All-out Elimination: Tam Nakano, Mina Shirakawa, Unagi Sayaka, SAKI & Hikari Shimizu vs. Giulia, Maika, Himeka, Natsupoi & Mai Sakurai
The usual action-packed Stardom multi-man tag match where everyone's charms are distilled into a fulfilling whole, underpinned by the Tam and Natsupoi's drama which reached its dramatic conclusion. ****
6. Wonder of Stardom Championship: Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Starlight Kid
Kamitani has become a divine champion in only her third-year, with a lot of room to grow. What distinguishes her reign from Syuri's is that rather than pursuing strength, every defense has a sense of personal stakes and rivalry. The obsession with victory and the tragic beauty of defeat is always felt in the emotional conclusion. Kamitani's aerial moves are graceful and precise, while Kid's are torquey and weighty. Neither is a supreme athlete on the level of Io Shirai, but their movements contain a strong emotion that is more compelling than mere technical skill. It isn't always easy to build tension around a diving finisher, which usually involves creating distance between the opponent and ascending the turnbuckle, but Kamitani has mastered the craft and her Phoenix Splash always has a heavy landing. A wonderful match between two of Stardom’s best young stars. ****1/4
7. World of Stardom Championship: Syuri (c) vs. Momo Watanabe
This had the same overwhelming offense as last year's Grand Prix final, however, the wrestling had more nuance and depth, and Momo Watanabe was more interesting this time around. A fallen young ace who engorges herself with rice and fights freely without the pressures of leadership and expectations. She has a big body and a track record worthy of the red belt. No longer suppressing her emotions, "Black Peach" shows her natural way of life. Their kick and suplex-based styles suited each other well. Footwork, checking low kicks, fierce trading of middle and high kicks and suplexes. Momo's bad knee coming into play during key exchanges was nicely done. Syuri, whose moniker is "a woman with different things", showed her deep drawer by finishing the striking match via submission. It was a hard-hitting spectacle that only these two could have produced. ****1/2
