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 making those techniques win. MIRAI is similar in that regard. Both aiming for a one-shot finish in classic Japanese pro-wrestling style, building steadily and meaningfully in just over 10 minutes. The roar from the audience when Hanan scored the fall shows the high expectations for her. ****1/4
Cinderella Tournament 2024 - 2nd Round: Suzu Suzuki vs. Starlight Kid
It's been a while since I've seen Starlight Kid this sharp and angry. Suzu Suzuki seemed to have ignited her killer instinct. Fantastic chemistry between these two, with the top-rope elimination rules leading to thrilling close-calls and creative sequences. The finish, with Kid's baseball slide knocking a hanging Suzu to the floor, felt like a nail-biting real sports moment. Kid's cathartic celebration perfectly capped off the intensity. An amazing 8-minute sprint! ****1/4
