Sendai Girls (1/7/2024)
Chihiro Hashimoto & Mika Iwata vs. Sareee & Mio Momono
This match was a prelude to Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Sareee on 1.16, with "antagonism" toward Hashimoto driving the action. Rivals Sareee and Mio were both eager to leave their mark on the symbol of joshi strength. Champion Mika Iwata seemed determined not to be overshadowed and was more assertive than usual. One detail I enjoyed was how Hashimoto and Iwata would immediately counterattack when they were struck, almost like a defiant refusal to give ground to the outsider team. A fiercely competitive 19 minutes, with each wrestler showing off their unique charms. ****
