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JET Presents Goddess Dream III in Osaka
Date: August 2nd, 2020
Venue: EDION Arena Osaka
Theme:
(The opening package starts with Miss Manami's speech in March 21st, 2006 also known as the day JET was born. In the background "Shine" starts to play.)
Miss Manami (v.o): "However harsh, however painful it is..."
(Clips of Mizuki Nakata's past as a deathmatch competitor.)
"Together, we'll carve our own path towards the future..."
(A collection of footage from the JET roster is shown)
"As long as the world believes in us..."
(Clips of the loyal JET fanbase who has stayed with the promotion over the years are shown.)
"We'll get stronger..."
(Clip of KAGUYA-Gun's death and formation of DESPERADOS under a more dangerous JUNKO play.)
"We won't give up on the future..."
(Clips of Ai Moe, Momoko Honda, Natsu Toyama, Sora Todoh, Nami, and Megan Enders play.)
"This miracle is real..."
(Clip of JET's growth from small venues to being able to fill up Budokan.)
"Our potential are limitless..."
(Clips of Midori Miyamoto, Rio Kurokawa, IZM, and Amy Slayton.)
Date: August 2nd, 2020
Venue: EDION Arena Osaka
Theme:
(The opening package starts with Miss Manami's speech in March 21st, 2006 also known as the day JET was born. In the background "Shine" starts to play.)
Miss Manami (v.o): "However harsh, however painful it is..."
(Clips of Mizuki Nakata's past as a deathmatch competitor.)
"Together, we'll carve our own path towards the future..."
(A collection of footage from the JET roster is shown)
"As long as the world believes in us..."
(Clips of the loyal JET fanbase who has stayed with the promotion over the years are shown.)
"We'll get stronger..."
(Clip of KAGUYA-Gun's death and formation of DESPERADOS under a more dangerous JUNKO play.)
"We won't give up on the future..."
(Clips of Ai Moe, Momoko Honda, Natsu Toyama, Sora Todoh, Nami, and Megan Enders play.)
"This miracle is real..."
(Clip of JET's growth from small venues to being able to fill up Budokan.)
"Our potential are limitless..."
(Clips of Midori Miyamoto, Rio Kurokawa, IZM, and Amy Slayton.)
"We will push forward towards a new era as Joshi Extreme Takeover."
(The final clip is back on the day JET was born with the unveiling of the promotion.)
Voice Over: AND NOW JOSHI EXTREME TAKEOVER, THE IJWF AND SAMURAI TV PRESENT GODDESS DREAM III FROM OSAKA!!
(We cut to the arena for filled up Osaka Edion Arena, our commentators are ready to go as we immediately cut to ringside for the undercard of Goddess Dream.)
Undercard:
Machiko Hasegawa vs. Vivace Fortissimo
With a future title match against the Academy Championship set in stone, Machiko took on Vivace in a singles match. Vivace's speed was able to help get some impressive moments in the match until Machiko was able to make her comeback and eventually won the match via a brutal Hasegawa Bomb.
(Winner - Machiko Hasegawa)
Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang vs. Masumi Tsutsumi and Megan Enders
DESPARADOS' Zhang and Rose teamed up tonight to take on Masumi Tsutsumi and Megan Enders in the last undercard match of the show. This match had everything with Zhang and Masumi kicking one another in the chest repeatedly. Megan and Jessica's athletic abilties getting to shine but in the end with the help of some dirty tactics, Rose and Zhang were able to pick the win after a Rose Trigger from Jessica.
(Winners - Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang)
Machiko Hasegawa vs. Vivace Fortissimo
With a future title match against the Academy Championship set in stone, Machiko took on Vivace in a singles match. Vivace's speed was able to help get some impressive moments in the match until Machiko was able to make her comeback and eventually won the match via a brutal Hasegawa Bomb.
(Winner - Machiko Hasegawa)
Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang vs. Masumi Tsutsumi and Megan Enders
DESPARADOS' Zhang and Rose teamed up tonight to take on Masumi Tsutsumi and Megan Enders in the last undercard match of the show. This match had everything with Zhang and Masumi kicking one another in the chest repeatedly. Megan and Jessica's athletic abilties getting to shine but in the end with the help of some dirty tactics, Rose and Zhang were able to pick the win after a Rose Trigger from Jessica.
(Winners - Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang)
Main Card:
We cut to ringside as “Double Down” by Sky-Hi plays as the crowd give a mostly negative reaction for the arrival of Rei Kagura. There seems to be some fans of Rei Kagura as Osaka is her hometown. She makes her way down to the ring with a bouquet in hand.
Naomi Serizawa: The following contest is a singles match scheduled for ONE FALL! Introducing first… She is The Osaka Beauty Queen and for tonight, she wants to be called the prettiest woman to come from Osaka and it includes NAMI… THIS IS REI KAGURA!!!
Maki Fujioka: Well.. Rei Kagura was never one to be humble. I guess that’s a positive.
Asuka Kuramochi: Rei Kagura is entertaining, I’ll give her that much but does she know that her opponent has a severe advantage over.
Maki Fujioka has no response as Rei Kagura enters the ring and throws her bouquet into the crowd… only to have it thrown back at her from a fan. Rei begins to insult the fan.
Rei Kagura (w/o mic): You don’t deserve me flowers anyways… I hope you get nothing but ugly women in your life.
Soon the PA begins to play “Dalla Dalla” by ITZY as a couple of men begin to roll out a red carpet for the arrival of NAMI who makes her down to a mixed reaction.
Naomi Serizawa: And her opponent, making her JET debut… From Osaka! She is The Golden Queen...NAAAAAAMMMMIIII!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: I know we’re not allowed to be biased but I’m excited to see NAMI in the ring. I followed her career as an idol and now she’s a pro wrestler, this is quite exciting.
Maki Fujioka: I know but I’m too old to be an idol fan but wasn’t NAMI a----
Asuka Kuramochi: It doesn’t matter, it was a thing in the past.
NAMI enters the ring and poses for all the fans. Rei Kagura begins to throw insults her way which seems to have gotten NAMI mad but she calms herself down. As NAMI takes off her entrance attire, referee Hana Oikawa soon signals for the bell to be rung.
NAMI vs. Rei Kagura
NAMI vs. Rei Kagura
(DING DING DING!)
The match begins and both competitors have decided to meet in the center of the ring. Instead of locking up it seems that they are throwing insults at one another.
Rei Kagura (w/o): God… you’re tall. Men don’t like fake looking supermodel girls.
NAMI (w/o): Neither do they like a woman who wears so much thick makeup, Rei Zakura.
Rei Kagura (w/o): It’s Rei KAGURA!
Rei with a face shove as that seems to have gotten NAMI angry. She begins to attack with a violent rage. Rei Kagura is immediately sent back into the ropes where she clings onto them and begins to yell at Hana Oikawa to get NAMI away from her. The Golden Queen is able to forcefully pull Rei from the ropes and Irish-whips, Rei is caught with a spin kick to the guy followed by a DOUBLE. Both the Rolling Wheel Kick and Front Flip Kick connect. Rei is down to her knees as NAMI grabs both wrists and NAILS Rei Kagura with a Plastic Surgery.
Hana Oikawa: OOOOONNNNNNEEEE!!! TWWWWWOOOOOOO!! THREEEEEE!!!
(DING DING DING!)
(Winner - NAMI)
(Winner - NAMI)
“Dalla Dalla” plays again as Nami calms herself down and celebrates her victory. She has her arm raised by the officials.
Naomi Serizawa: Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner of this match!!! NAAAAAMMMMMIIIIII!!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: Wow. Just like that in less than 3 minutes, Nami has defeated Rei Kagura. What a start to her tenure in JET!
Maki Fujioka: You’re right. I get that Rei Kagura isn’t high on the totem pole of wrestlers, but she is still one of the handful who are personally trained by Azumi Goto. I was not expecting THIS kind of result.
NAMI celebrates her victory by posing on the middle turnbuckle for all to see.
Asuka Kuramochi: Speaking of Azumi Goto, she will be in action next after this intermission.
Azumi Goto vs. Natsu Toyama
Match Notes:
The first time ever that Dream TAG faced off against one another in a singles match, the crowd was fully behind this match right from the start. With the match being contested under high-speed rules, it meant that both Azumi and Natsu went at it from the first second. A lot of quick pinfall attempts that went nowhere, Azumi was able to take advantage of the match with her size advantage over Natsu who wanted to get to the rope. At the five minute mark, Natsu was able to make her comeback and this match kicked into a new gear. Natsu almost gets the win with a Last Surprise but Azumi kicked out, just as Natsu was looking to end with a Final Answer, Azumi was able to counter and easily gets Natsu up for a Red Heart II. One Path of Heaven later, Azumi Goto picked up a win over Natsu.
(Winner - Azumi Goto)
Post Match:
Azumi Goto took the mic and immediately made it own that she is proud of Natsu more than anyone. She has a challenge for Natsu to make the finals of the RISE GP and face her once again in the finals... the crowd respond with cheers as Azumi Goto just declared herself as an entrant in the RISE GP.
Match Notes:
The first time ever that Dream TAG faced off against one another in a singles match, the crowd was fully behind this match right from the start. With the match being contested under high-speed rules, it meant that both Azumi and Natsu went at it from the first second. A lot of quick pinfall attempts that went nowhere, Azumi was able to take advantage of the match with her size advantage over Natsu who wanted to get to the rope. At the five minute mark, Natsu was able to make her comeback and this match kicked into a new gear. Natsu almost gets the win with a Last Surprise but Azumi kicked out, just as Natsu was looking to end with a Final Answer, Azumi was able to counter and easily gets Natsu up for a Red Heart II. One Path of Heaven later, Azumi Goto picked up a win over Natsu.
(Winner - Azumi Goto)
Post Match:
Azumi Goto took the mic and immediately made it own that she is proud of Natsu more than anyone. She has a challenge for Natsu to make the finals of the RISE GP and face her once again in the finals... the crowd respond with cheers as Azumi Goto just declared herself as an entrant in the RISE GP.
JET Tag Team Championship Match:
Skyland Paradise (Sakuya Goto and Mei Nakahara) vs. Wolfegang Symphony (Bethany Sharpe and Vivina Wolfe) (v/0)
Match Notes:
The 15th Anniversary Special match of this event is underway and it's the OWT rivals Sakuya Goto and Bethany Sharpe starting off. As expected Sharpe and Sakuya knew each other so well that they were able to counter each other's early offense. Both of their tag partners didn't know the other at all, so they were able to get their offense in. The match is all Wolfegang as they work on the right knee of Mei and keep away from Sakuya. The crowd is behind Mei to get the tag and in came the OWT Women's Champion. Sakuya immediately took the fight to the tag champs with a barrage of kicks and strikes to both Wolfe and Sharpe. Goto followed up with a Yonobaru CRASH to Wolfe and tried to end the match with a Final CRASH but Sharpe intervened with a boot to the back of the head. Mei was still down as Sakuya was left alone and Wolfegang ended it with a Massacre In B-Minus to retain.
(Winners AND STILL JET World Tag Team Champions - Wolfegang Symphony)
JET Academy Championship Match
IZM vs. Amy Slayton (c/v0)
The JET Academy Championship match is underway, as we see the champion "The Red Queen" Amy Slayton take on "The Generational Fight Spirit" IZM. As the bell rings neither women lock up instead they begin circling the ring studying the other waiting for the perfect time to strike. Amy and IZM begin trading shoot kicks with another while trying not to give the other a edge. Amy offers a test of strength and IZM is leary of it. Amy keeps taunting IZM before she has enough and IZM and Amy begin a test of strength. Both women are evenly match, but soon Amy manges to overpower IZM and begins forcing her to step back until she is against the ropes. Referee Yuri tells Amy to let go and Amy compiles, but not before she lands a stiff knife-edge chop. Amy walks away and IZM is holding her chest from the strike, and begins taunting Amy. Amy replies back and the two begin trading strikes back and forth. Forearm. Elbow. Forearm. Elbow Back and forth, until IZM has enough and nails a brutal headbutt dead on Amy's head. Amy is several dazed as IZM takes this moment to gain control as she lays into Amy with a series of stiff Knife-Edge chops before finishing the barrage with a Discus Kesagiri. Amy now fully dazed is nailed by the K-Danger Kick (Gamengiri) by IZM, and is laid out cold. IZM covers.
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THR---
Amy manges to kick out at the last second as IZM is in awe. Amy is slowly getting up, but that is cut short when IZM hits her with a Low-Angle Running Shoulder Block. IZM goes for a Chop Drop, but Amy moves out of the way as IZM lands flat onto the mat. IZM tries to get up, but Amy repays the favor by nailing a Superkick to the kneeling IZM. Amy quickly lifts up IZM, and nails a Bicycle Kick onto the staggering IZM. Amy grabs hold of the staggered IZM looking for a Irish Whip, but she maintains the wrist-lock as she lands a brutal Devil Trigger (Wrist-Lock transitioned into a Short-Arm High Knee Strike)IZM is down, but Amy isn't going for the pin as she wants to seal the deal. She lifts IZM up and quickly hits the Devil's Dance (Swinging Reverse STO) and covers.
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THR---
No! IZM is able to kick out at the very last minute, and Amy is in shock by this she was sure that would end the match. Amy quickly grabs the legs of IZM and applies the Black Sabbath (Inverted Cloverleaf). IZM tries to reach for the ropes, but Amy drags her back into the middle wrenching the move even harder. Amy is verbally berating IZM to tap out, but IZM is still trying to get to the ropes. Amy pulls her back as she is getting pissed now at IZM unwillingness to tap out. IZM is close to the ropes for what seems like her final time, but... before Amy can pull her back she manages to get a hold on the bottom rope. By a miracle, IZM finally gets some freedom as Amy is forced to break the hold and step away from IZM. Referee Yuri is checking on IZM, but she tells her she is okay and as soon as she moves out of the way IZM is nailed with a Running Dropkick from Amy sending IZM outside of the ring. IZM now laid out on the outside is soon picked up by Amy as she begins a barrage of strikes. Amy finishes the barrage with a stiff Forearm Smash and follows it up quickly with a Jumping Brainbuster onto the outside. IZM is laid out cold as Amy gets back in the ring waiting for IZM to be counted out.
IZM gets in the ring at the count of nineteen, but is met with a Yakuza Kick from Amy and she follows that with Slayton Kicks (Kawada Kicks). IZM is laid out lifeless on the mat as Amy is looking to finally end this match. Amy is on the top turnbuckle and is looking for the Irish Death (Diving Double Foot Stomp). Amy jumps, but IZM moves out of the way as Amy lands on her feet and rolls forward. IZM stares at Amy and Amy stares back as both women have been giving it their all and are running out of ideas on what to do next. Both women begin a barrage of strikes, but it is slower than before as both women are using what power they have left to do damage. Amy begins a series of Rapid Fire Knife Edge Chops, but IZM answers back with a series of her own, but she isn't letting up. IZM is forced to stop the barrage when Amy is backed into the corner. IZM walks away as Amy is able to move from the corner. Amy begins running towards IZM, and is looking for a Running Hurricanrana, but...IZM counters it with a Falling Powerbomb. Amy hits the mat hard as IZM's fighting is fully on display now. She lifts Amy up looking for a Back Suplex, but it is transitioned into the Dynamic Slam (Back Suplex Chokeslam). IZM isn't finished yet as she lifts Amy up and nails another K-Danger Kick (Gamengiri) and it is followed up by the Roaring Elbow (Discus High-Impact Elbow Smash). Amy is lifeless, but IZM picks Amy up and begins to apply the Spritbreaker (Argentine Backbreaker). IZM isn't looking for a tap out victory as she nails Amy with her father's signature finisher, The Erupting Hammer of Heaven (Inverted Death Valley Driver). IZM covers Amy.
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THREE!
DING! DING! DING!
(Winner AND NEW JET Academy Champion - IZM)
IZM has tears running down her face as she finally gets her first career Championship, and streams fill the ring as IZM is handed the belt by Miss Manami and Hideo, IZM's father. As Amy makes her way out of the ring, IZM grabs a mic and thanks the crowd, and gives a heartfelt speech. IZM and Hideo soon hug but she soon has an uninvited guest in the ring as Machiko makes her way out. She congratulates the new champion on her victory but reminds her that they have a title match down the line in America for the Nas produced Throne Wars show.
JET National Championship Match:
Tomoyo Hirate vs. Rio Kurokawa (c/v1)
JET National Championship Match:
Tomoyo Hirate vs. Rio Kurokawa (c/v1)
The JET National Championship match is underway, as we see the champion "The Tiny Dragon" Rio Kurokawa takes on "The Prodigy" Tomayo Hirate. Hirate wastes no time once the bell rings by quickly using her deadly shoot kicks to chop away at Kurokawa’s legs. Kurokawa soon kneels on both knees as Hirate hits Kurokawa with a Penalty Kick, but Kurokawa is unphased by this and demands Hirate to hit her harder. Hirate, angered by this, begins to rapidly kick Nixie’s chest, and nails a Roundhouse kick right on Kurokawa’s face as she falls backwards, but she isn’t done yet. Hirate begins to stomp on Kurokawa's left leg and even lands a Leg Breaker before referee Yuri Watanabe makes Hirate back off to give Kurokawa a chance to get up. Hirate complies with it, but she makes sure to add salt to the wound by stomping on Kurokawa's ankle as she walks away.
Hirate begins stalking Kurokawa as she begins to get up and is kneeling on both knees trying to gather herself after Hirate's barrage as Hirate begins charging at Kurokawa looking for anther Penalty Kick, but Kurokawa manges to duck it in time. Kurokawa now on her feet begins a barrage of Elbow Smashes onto Hirate. Soon both women begin trading strikes back and forth before Kurokawa manges to get some space and beams Hirate with a Roundhouse, but she capitalizes on this and hits a series of Palm Strikes with the final one being square on the chin. Taking this opportunity to add more damage to Hirate, Kurokawa applies a front chancery and begins nailing a series of knee strikes hirate and follows it up with another Rolling Elbow. Kurokawa takes this opportunity and applies a Full nelson setting up for the Ketsueki Toll (Bridging Dragon Suplex) Kurokawa lands the move and has a high bridge on it!
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THR---
No! Hirate manages to kick out at two and a half. Kurokawa was for sure that would have sealed this match, but as soon as Kurokawa turns around she is nailed with a Springboard Enuzigiri dazing her. Hirate is wasting no time as she quickly begins laying stiff shoot kicks to the left leg of Kurokawa. Kurokawa is kneeling on one knee as Hirate lands a Sliding European Uppercut onto her. Kurokawa is laid out, and Hirate begins to stomp on her left leg as she hits a devastating Foot DDT onto Kurokawa. Kurokawa quickly begins grasping her leg, but Hirate begins kicking away at Kurokawa to expose her leg once again and nail a Elbow Drop Leg Breaker. Hirate is forced to step away as referee Yuri checks on Kurokawa, and hirate begins to mock Kurokawa by grabbing her leg and acting like it is hurt. Kurokawa waves Yuri away as she gets up, but is visibly hobbling a bit. Both Hirate and Kurokawa begin circling one another as the tension is intense between the two.
Hirate charges at Kurokawa and lands a low dropkick adding more damage to the weaken leg. Kurokawa is down and Hirate quickly applies a kneebar. Kurokawa is trying her best to get to the ropes to force the break, but as she does Hirate lets go early. Kurokawa slowly gets up, but is cut short when Hirate applies a front headlock and hooks the injured left leg...Hirate nails a Fisherman Suplex but keeps the leg hooked. Hirate quickly applies The Tenth Paradigm (Figure-Four Leglock). Kurokawa is wrenching in pain as Hirate mocks her and is demanding her to tap out. Kurokawa slowly tries to reverse The Tenth Paradigm, but Hirate begins hammer fisting at Kurokawa's leg. Kurokawa resisting the pain manges to reverse The Tenth Paradigm and Hirate lets go of the hold.
Both women are kneeled on both knees looking at each other one with disgust and the other with pain. They both slowly get up as they begin trading strikes back and forth. Both women are giving it their all as this match has done its damage to both. Hirate nails a Rolling Elbow Smash as Kurokawa is taken back a bit before she answers back with Rolling Elbow Smash of her own. The strike match continues as both women are visibly tired, but Hirate manges to kick Kurokawa in the stomach breaking the furry. She quickly applies a front headlock and legs the left leg of Kurokawa. She is looking for the Fisherman Suplex again. Hirate nails it, but she isn't going for the The Tenth Paradigm like before. No! She is going for the Project Epsilon (Deadlift Bridging German Suplex) and she bridges it!
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THR---
No! Just in time Kurokawa manges to kick out, but she has had enough. She lifts Hirate up and quickly hits a Northern Lights Suplex which is followed by a Double Foot Stomp. Hirate now in charge lifts Hirate up and nails a Rolling Elbow Smash, but that is followed up by High-Angle German Suplex! This could be it.. no she isn't bridging instead she maintains the hold and roll over and lifts Hirate into a Full Nelson Position! She is looking for the Ketsueki Toll (Bridging Dragon Suplex)! She hits it and maintains the bridge!
Yuri Watanabe: ONE! TWO! THREE!
DING! DING! DING!
(Winner and STILL JET National Champion - Rio Kurokawa)
Post match:
Tomoyo is helped to her feet by Rio as champion and challenger shake hands, Rio soon hugs her former tag partner before leaving the ring, letting Tomoyo soak in the appreciation from the JET fans. She soon got a microphone and thanked the fans before promising to comeback stronger than ever!
Naomi Serizawa is seen standing in the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: The following is a gauntlet match, scheduled for one fall! First, making her way to the ring!
“New World” by BACK-ON plays as Makiya Kusanagi comes out, waving at fans.
Naomi Serizawa: Kobe, Japan! Weighing in at 127 lbs! “The “Mountain Jaguar” Makiya Kusanagi!
Maki Fujioka: Makiya has become a favorite amongst fans, particularly amongst the younger demographic!
Asuka Kuramochi: She’s a fierce competitor who inspires determination from those who watch her matches! Let’s see what she can do with her upcoming opponent!
“Touch Off,” by UVERworld plays as the familiar lights of The Shooting Star of JET’s entrance begins to shine.
Naomi Serizawa: Her opponent! From-
The tron comes on, interrupting Naomi’s announcement. Sora Todoh is seen being attacked by Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang of Desperados while curled up in a ball!
Maki Fujioka: Wait! Something seems to be going on backstage! Sora is being attacked! There’s Julia Zhang and Jessica Rose! They’re dragging out The Shooting Star by her hair! Sora looks like she was beaten to a pulp!
Asuka Kuramochi: This has Desperados written all over it! They’re taking out the biggest threat in the match!
Maki Fujioka: They’re rolling Sora into the ring! The ref looks like she doesn’t want to start the match! Makiya looks just as confused! Sora’s getting up!? She’s telling the ref that she still wants to fight! The ref is ordering Rose and Zhang to leave ringside! Makiya looks like she doesn’t want to fight, but she has no choice. Sora has a look of determination on her face. The War Queen has definitely trained her to be as tough as nails.
2020 Miss Manami Tributary Shield Gauntlet Match:
Sora Todoh vs. Makiya Kusanagi vs. Q vs. Midori Miyamoto vs. Momoko Honda vs. Ai Moe vs. SAIKO
DING! DING!
Sora stays close to the ropes while Makiya tries to edge close to her Todoh lets go of the ropes and the two lock up. Kusanagi easily gains an advantage over her opponent and takes her down with a waist lock. Sora attempts to break the hold, but Makiya keeps it locked in. Sora rolls along with the mat and slips out from the hold. She hits the ropes and lands a swift shotgun dropkick, knocking Makiya into the corner. She follows up with a cannonball senton and drags Makiya out of the corner for a pin! Kusanagi easily kicks out and gets to her feet before Sora, retaliating with a Western lariat! She picks up Sora and hits a second one! Instead of going for a pin, she opted for a Fujiwara armbar! Sora started screaming in pain as Makiya pulled back on the arm. Todoh tried desperately to reach out to the ropes, but Kusanagi held her in place. Sora slipped out from under Makiya and reversed the hold into a roll-up.
Ref: One!
Two!
Maki Fujioka: Makiya kicks out and scrambles to her feet. Sora catches her with a surprise hurricanrana! She attempts a springboard senton- Superkick from Makiya! Sora falls to the outside!
Asuka Kuamochi: Makiya is wasting no time sliding out to the outside and is attacking Sora before rolling her back into the ring! She slides in and makes a cover!
Ref: One!
Two!
Th-
Asuka Kuramochi: Kick out by Sora!
Growing frustrated, Makiya picks up Sora, nails a couple of chops, and whips her to the corner. She yells “See you in hell!” and goes for a claymore kick, that Sora rolls out of the way just in time to avoid it! She sneaks behind Kusanagi and nails a neckbreaker! Signs of wear and tear was beginning to show, based on the beating she took earlier. She hits the ropes and went for Greased Lightning (Shining Wizard). Makiya rolled out the way and tried to counter with a roll-up. Sora reverses with one of her own, arching her back over Makiya!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Sora Todoh!
Maki Fujioka: Sora just pulled the wool from everyone’s eyes! After being attacked by members of Desperados, she managed to overcome and stay in this match!
Asuka Kuramochi: Smart move by Sora to outwit her opponent! But her fight isn’t over yet!
”As I Am" by Dream Theater plays as Q comes out to the ring and immediately slides into the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Q!
DING! DING!
Q immediately begins clubbing Sora down with blows across the back. Sora does what she can to fight back, but Q’s strength is overwhelming. She hits a snap suplex and goes for a pin, but Sora kicks out right after. Frustrated, Q whips Sora into the corner, the impact forcing her into a seated position. Q lands a charging knee to the face and pulls her up into a Samoan drop. She goes for another pin, but Sora kicks out at two. Q picks her up and goes for a dragon suplex, but Sora flips out of it and counters with a running bulldog. Sora struggled to her feet, determined to keep on fighting. She whips Q to the ropes, ducks the clothesline, and counters with the Last Surprise (Sling Blade) on the rebound. She runs to the nearest corner and slowly pulls herself to the top. Perched up high, Sora flies off for the Sky Twister (Corkscrew moonsault) but misses! Q scrambles to her feet and lifts Sora off the mat for Q’s Lament (Bridging Deadlift German Suplex)!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Q!
Maki Fujioka: Sora did her best but just didn’t have enough in her!
Asuka Kuramochi: I’m sure Q has benefited greatly from the fiendish acts of her Desperados allies Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang!
Namoi Serizawa: Coming out next, Midori Miyamoto!
“Ashes” by Lynch plays as Midori comes running out towards the ring and slides in.
DING! DING!
Midori wastes no time going back and forth with Q, exchanging strikes. She’s getting the better of her opponent, hammering her down with blows over her back. Q pushes Midori into the ropes and hits a Samoan drop! After several stomps to the midsection, she picked up Midori and whips her into the corner, following up with a cartwheel handspring into a forearm in the corner. Q pulled Midori out to the center of the ring for a Boston Crab, but Midori reversed it into a triangle armbar. The ref checked on Q to see if she taps, but she refused, forcing Midori to tightened the submission. Q tried to move herself to the ropes but Midori attempted to keep her in place. After checking her angles several times, Q rolled towards the ropes, successfully grabbed them with her open hand. Midori was forced to break the hold before the five-count and gave Q some space. She gestured for Q to meet her in the center of the ring. Q tried to catch her off guard with a wild clothesline but Midori ducked and countered with Snap STO Backbreaker!
Maki Fujioka: Midori is taking full control over this match! It’s as if Q has nothing on her!
Asuka Kuramochi: Midori drapes Q between the ropes...DDT! She’s going for a pin!!
Ref: One!
Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: Q kicks out!
Midori kept her composure as she picked up Q and applied a reverse chin-lock. She continued to wear down Q with a variety of wear down holds. She would follow up with several kicks to the back as Q sat in a vulnerable position. As Q went for one more kick, Q caught the foot and countered with a short clothesline! Q made her way to the nearest corner, looking like she was going for a frog splash. Before she took off, Midori jumped to the second rope and pulled off a snap brainbuster! With Q still in her grasp, she switches to a waistlock and transitions into Catalyst Shift (Chaos Theory Suplex)!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Midori Miyamoto!
Asuka Kuramochi: What a tremendous Catalyst Shift! Midori is pulling out all stops!
Maki Fujioka: She better hope she has enough in the tank for her next opponent!
“Rising Hope” by Lisa plays as Momoko Honda makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Momoko Honda!
Asuka Kuramochi: Honda vs Miyamoto! This should be a classic!
Maki Fujioka: Midori better have a battle plan because this could go either way!
Midori allows Momo to enter the ring at her own leisure. The two women size each other up before the start of the bell.
DING! DING!
Momo and Midori lock up in the center of the ring. Momo easily takes control of the match since Midori was still weakened from her last match. She whips Midori to the ropes and throws her down with an arm drag. Midori follows up with one of her own and after a back and forth sequence, the two stand their ground in the center of the ring. Both women acknowledge each other’s strength and lock up in the center of the ring. Momo overpowers Midori, who slips out and connects with several knife edge chops, a knee lift, and a lariat. Feeling herself, Momo goes for a pin, but Midori quickly kicks out. Honda wraps her arms around her opponent and goes for a grounded headlock to weaken Midori, who tries to break free. Momo has the hold locked tight, Midori attempts to free herself, but Honda has her stay on the mat. Momo takes her time getting up with Midori and she whips her to the corner. Momo charges for a corner spear, but Midori dodges out of the way as Momo collides into the turnbuckle!
Maki Fujioka: Momo just crashed and burned! Can Midori capitalize!?
Asuka Kuramochi: Midori grabs her from behind...GERMAN SUPLEX! THERE’S THE BRIDGE!
Ref: One!
Two!
Th-
Asuka Kuramochi: Momoko kicks out just in time!
Midori hits the mat in frustration, but finds a way to soldier on. She pulls Momo up and goes for Risky Business (Magica De Io), but Momo reverses it into a roll up, but Midori kicks out. The two scramble to their feet and start trading blows back and forth. Momo gets the better of Midori and one giant lariat sends the Hybrid Dragon over the ropes. Feeling the energy of the crowd, Momo hits the ropes and flies out at Midori with a suicide dive! When both women fall to the ground, Momoko wastes no time hammering Midori with blows to the chest. Midori does what she can to fight back and eventually both women get to their feet, trading blows once more. Momo overpowers Midori and whips her into the barricade! Before Midori could recover, Momo knocks her over the railing with a nasty running lariat! Before Midori realizes what just happened, Momo climbs over the barricade and starts laying in shots across the back! The ref begins the count as Momo holds nothing back with her stiff shots!
Maki Fujioka: Momo is laying it all on the line! She wants to soften Midori up before sending her back into the ring!
Asuka Kuramochi: She’s fighting back! Somehow Midori has the strength to show she’s not lying down!
Out of desperation, Midori heabutts Momo, and the two stagger back from each other. Before Momo could escape, Midlori pulls her in for a Phantom Night (Small Package Drive) into the chairs. She follows this up with vicious stomps across the chest. Noticing that the ref is halfway through with her count, Midori Pushes Momo over the barricade back to ringside, where she follows. She starts dragging Momo, who counters with a push into the ringpost. Midori hits her head and falls over. Momo attempts to roll her back into the ring, but Midori shakes out of it and whips her into the steps. With Momo slumped into a seated position, Midori takes the opportunity to nail her with a penalty kick, but Momo counters with a drop toe hold, tripping Midori into the steps! As the ref reaches the end of the twenty count, Momo attempts to slide in, but Midori pulls her in for a German suplex just as the twenty count is reached!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Due to countout, both Midori Miyamoto and Momoko Honda are eliminated!
Maki Fujioka: What an ending to a heated battle! At the last second Midori prevented Momo from achieving victory via countout!
Asuka Kuramochi: Now we just have two left - Ai Moe and SAIKO! One of these women will be the winner of the gauntlet!
“Fireworks” by DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu plays as Ai Moe makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Ai Moe!
As Ai slides into the ring, "PA PA YA!!" by BABYMETAL begins to play as SAIKO makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Next! Her opponent, representing Desperados...SAIKO!
Maki Fujioka: SAIKO is taking her time going into the ring. Ai is looking quite frustrated at the moment. The Desperado member is standing in the corner, waiting for her opponent to come to her!
DING! DING!
The match begins and SAIKO remains in the corner, goading for AI to approach her. The two lock-up, and SAIKO easily takes control of the hold. She takes Ai down and transitions into a grounded headlock. She releases the hold and slams her knee into Ai’s ribcage. She heads to the apron where she performs a springboard senton bomb followed by a springboard moonsault. She makes a cover, but Ai kicks out. SAIKO gets to her feet and starts kicking at her opponent, while shoving her foot in Ai’s face. Moe kicks SAIKO away and kips up to her feet. The two trade shots until Ai connects with a vicious roundhouse, knocking SAIKO into a seated position. Ai hits the ropes and follows up with a penalty kick, SAIKO leans back and dodges the kick. SAIKO attempts to counter with a roll-up, but Ai rolls out of it and nails SAIKO with a front dropkick to the chest. Ai rolls out of the ring, causing SAIKO to perform a SAI-ANARA (Hurricanrana from the top rope) to the outside, catching Ai in the process! The Mob Psycho laughs at the audience's reaction.
Maki Fujioka: Amazing hurricanrana by SAIKO! She’s giving Ai no breathing room as she rolls her back into the ring!
Asuka Kuramochi: Ai needs to stay alive or else this may be SAIKO’s match! She’s going for the pin!
Ref: One!
Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: Ai kicks out!
SAIKO maintains control over the match by hitting a snap suplex, followed by an inverted headlock backbreaker. She kicks Ai in the gut, and climbs to the top. She dives off the top for a double foot stomp to the back of the head, but Ai moves out of the way. Before SAIKO could react, Ai hits a bridging dragon suplex, but SAIKO kicks out at one. When both women got to their feet, they started trading shots, with Ai gaining an advantage. She hits a Shoutei palm strike, knocking SAIKO into the corner. Ai knocks her out of the corner with a hooked roundhouse kick, and pulls SAIKO in for Love In Action (Airplane spin into a tornado kick)! SAIKO catches Ai’s foot in midair and counters it into Flip The Switch (Monkey Flip) as SAIKO landed on the mat with AI’s foot in her hand! Feeling the energy of the match, SAIKO hits four successful Mob Psycho Moonsaults (Moonsault off each rope in sequence)! With Ai laying prone, SAIKO picks up Ai who struggles, but fails to do much else as SAIKO hits Red Room
(Spinning headlock lariat into a backbreaker) successfully! She makes the cover!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
DING!
"PA PA YA!!" plays as SAIKO rolls off of Ai with a grin. Jessica Rose, Q, and Julia Zhang emerge from the back towards the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall...SAIKO!!!!
Maki Fujioka: What a performance! Say what you want about Desperados, but SAIKO has proven herself to be a talented wrestler!
Asuka Kuramochi: I hate to rain on their parade, but I wonder if they were worried about SAIKO facing Sora. Of course there was Midori or Momo, but after the double elimination, they probably thought SAIKO was safe. Ai still fought well, though.
Maki Fujioka: With or without her allies, SAIKO has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring!
SAIKO smiles to herself as her allies lift her onto their shoulders, with her holding her fist in the air.
Naomi Serizawa: The following is a gauntlet match, scheduled for one fall! First, making her way to the ring!
“New World” by BACK-ON plays as Makiya Kusanagi comes out, waving at fans.
Naomi Serizawa: Kobe, Japan! Weighing in at 127 lbs! “The “Mountain Jaguar” Makiya Kusanagi!
Maki Fujioka: Makiya has become a favorite amongst fans, particularly amongst the younger demographic!
Asuka Kuramochi: She’s a fierce competitor who inspires determination from those who watch her matches! Let’s see what she can do with her upcoming opponent!
“Touch Off,” by UVERworld plays as the familiar lights of The Shooting Star of JET’s entrance begins to shine.
Naomi Serizawa: Her opponent! From-
The tron comes on, interrupting Naomi’s announcement. Sora Todoh is seen being attacked by Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang of Desperados while curled up in a ball!
Maki Fujioka: Wait! Something seems to be going on backstage! Sora is being attacked! There’s Julia Zhang and Jessica Rose! They’re dragging out The Shooting Star by her hair! Sora looks like she was beaten to a pulp!
Asuka Kuramochi: This has Desperados written all over it! They’re taking out the biggest threat in the match!
Maki Fujioka: They’re rolling Sora into the ring! The ref looks like she doesn’t want to start the match! Makiya looks just as confused! Sora’s getting up!? She’s telling the ref that she still wants to fight! The ref is ordering Rose and Zhang to leave ringside! Makiya looks like she doesn’t want to fight, but she has no choice. Sora has a look of determination on her face. The War Queen has definitely trained her to be as tough as nails.
2020 Miss Manami Tributary Shield Gauntlet Match:
Sora Todoh vs. Makiya Kusanagi vs. Q vs. Midori Miyamoto vs. Momoko Honda vs. Ai Moe vs. SAIKO
DING! DING!
Sora stays close to the ropes while Makiya tries to edge close to her Todoh lets go of the ropes and the two lock up. Kusanagi easily gains an advantage over her opponent and takes her down with a waist lock. Sora attempts to break the hold, but Makiya keeps it locked in. Sora rolls along with the mat and slips out from the hold. She hits the ropes and lands a swift shotgun dropkick, knocking Makiya into the corner. She follows up with a cannonball senton and drags Makiya out of the corner for a pin! Kusanagi easily kicks out and gets to her feet before Sora, retaliating with a Western lariat! She picks up Sora and hits a second one! Instead of going for a pin, she opted for a Fujiwara armbar! Sora started screaming in pain as Makiya pulled back on the arm. Todoh tried desperately to reach out to the ropes, but Kusanagi held her in place. Sora slipped out from under Makiya and reversed the hold into a roll-up.
Ref: One!
Two!
Maki Fujioka: Makiya kicks out and scrambles to her feet. Sora catches her with a surprise hurricanrana! She attempts a springboard senton- Superkick from Makiya! Sora falls to the outside!
Asuka Kuamochi: Makiya is wasting no time sliding out to the outside and is attacking Sora before rolling her back into the ring! She slides in and makes a cover!
Ref: One!
Two!
Th-
Asuka Kuramochi: Kick out by Sora!
Growing frustrated, Makiya picks up Sora, nails a couple of chops, and whips her to the corner. She yells “See you in hell!” and goes for a claymore kick, that Sora rolls out of the way just in time to avoid it! She sneaks behind Kusanagi and nails a neckbreaker! Signs of wear and tear was beginning to show, based on the beating she took earlier. She hits the ropes and went for Greased Lightning (Shining Wizard). Makiya rolled out the way and tried to counter with a roll-up. Sora reverses with one of her own, arching her back over Makiya!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Sora Todoh!
Maki Fujioka: Sora just pulled the wool from everyone’s eyes! After being attacked by members of Desperados, she managed to overcome and stay in this match!
Asuka Kuramochi: Smart move by Sora to outwit her opponent! But her fight isn’t over yet!
”As I Am" by Dream Theater plays as Q comes out to the ring and immediately slides into the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Q!
DING! DING!
Q immediately begins clubbing Sora down with blows across the back. Sora does what she can to fight back, but Q’s strength is overwhelming. She hits a snap suplex and goes for a pin, but Sora kicks out right after. Frustrated, Q whips Sora into the corner, the impact forcing her into a seated position. Q lands a charging knee to the face and pulls her up into a Samoan drop. She goes for another pin, but Sora kicks out at two. Q picks her up and goes for a dragon suplex, but Sora flips out of it and counters with a running bulldog. Sora struggled to her feet, determined to keep on fighting. She whips Q to the ropes, ducks the clothesline, and counters with the Last Surprise (Sling Blade) on the rebound. She runs to the nearest corner and slowly pulls herself to the top. Perched up high, Sora flies off for the Sky Twister (Corkscrew moonsault) but misses! Q scrambles to her feet and lifts Sora off the mat for Q’s Lament (Bridging Deadlift German Suplex)!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Q!
Maki Fujioka: Sora did her best but just didn’t have enough in her!
Asuka Kuramochi: I’m sure Q has benefited greatly from the fiendish acts of her Desperados allies Jessica Rose and Julia Zhang!
Namoi Serizawa: Coming out next, Midori Miyamoto!
“Ashes” by Lynch plays as Midori comes running out towards the ring and slides in.
DING! DING!
Midori wastes no time going back and forth with Q, exchanging strikes. She’s getting the better of her opponent, hammering her down with blows over her back. Q pushes Midori into the ropes and hits a Samoan drop! After several stomps to the midsection, she picked up Midori and whips her into the corner, following up with a cartwheel handspring into a forearm in the corner. Q pulled Midori out to the center of the ring for a Boston Crab, but Midori reversed it into a triangle armbar. The ref checked on Q to see if she taps, but she refused, forcing Midori to tightened the submission. Q tried to move herself to the ropes but Midori attempted to keep her in place. After checking her angles several times, Q rolled towards the ropes, successfully grabbed them with her open hand. Midori was forced to break the hold before the five-count and gave Q some space. She gestured for Q to meet her in the center of the ring. Q tried to catch her off guard with a wild clothesline but Midori ducked and countered with Snap STO Backbreaker!
Maki Fujioka: Midori is taking full control over this match! It’s as if Q has nothing on her!
Asuka Kuramochi: Midori drapes Q between the ropes...DDT! She’s going for a pin!!
Ref: One!
Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: Q kicks out!
Midori kept her composure as she picked up Q and applied a reverse chin-lock. She continued to wear down Q with a variety of wear down holds. She would follow up with several kicks to the back as Q sat in a vulnerable position. As Q went for one more kick, Q caught the foot and countered with a short clothesline! Q made her way to the nearest corner, looking like she was going for a frog splash. Before she took off, Midori jumped to the second rope and pulled off a snap brainbuster! With Q still in her grasp, she switches to a waistlock and transitions into Catalyst Shift (Chaos Theory Suplex)!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall, Midori Miyamoto!
Asuka Kuramochi: What a tremendous Catalyst Shift! Midori is pulling out all stops!
Maki Fujioka: She better hope she has enough in the tank for her next opponent!
“Rising Hope” by Lisa plays as Momoko Honda makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Momoko Honda!
Asuka Kuramochi: Honda vs Miyamoto! This should be a classic!
Maki Fujioka: Midori better have a battle plan because this could go either way!
Midori allows Momo to enter the ring at her own leisure. The two women size each other up before the start of the bell.
DING! DING!
Momo and Midori lock up in the center of the ring. Momo easily takes control of the match since Midori was still weakened from her last match. She whips Midori to the ropes and throws her down with an arm drag. Midori follows up with one of her own and after a back and forth sequence, the two stand their ground in the center of the ring. Both women acknowledge each other’s strength and lock up in the center of the ring. Momo overpowers Midori, who slips out and connects with several knife edge chops, a knee lift, and a lariat. Feeling herself, Momo goes for a pin, but Midori quickly kicks out. Honda wraps her arms around her opponent and goes for a grounded headlock to weaken Midori, who tries to break free. Momo has the hold locked tight, Midori attempts to free herself, but Honda has her stay on the mat. Momo takes her time getting up with Midori and she whips her to the corner. Momo charges for a corner spear, but Midori dodges out of the way as Momo collides into the turnbuckle!
Maki Fujioka: Momo just crashed and burned! Can Midori capitalize!?
Asuka Kuramochi: Midori grabs her from behind...GERMAN SUPLEX! THERE’S THE BRIDGE!
Ref: One!
Two!
Th-
Asuka Kuramochi: Momoko kicks out just in time!
Midori hits the mat in frustration, but finds a way to soldier on. She pulls Momo up and goes for Risky Business (Magica De Io), but Momo reverses it into a roll up, but Midori kicks out. The two scramble to their feet and start trading blows back and forth. Momo gets the better of Midori and one giant lariat sends the Hybrid Dragon over the ropes. Feeling the energy of the crowd, Momo hits the ropes and flies out at Midori with a suicide dive! When both women fall to the ground, Momoko wastes no time hammering Midori with blows to the chest. Midori does what she can to fight back and eventually both women get to their feet, trading blows once more. Momo overpowers Midori and whips her into the barricade! Before Midori could recover, Momo knocks her over the railing with a nasty running lariat! Before Midori realizes what just happened, Momo climbs over the barricade and starts laying in shots across the back! The ref begins the count as Momo holds nothing back with her stiff shots!
Maki Fujioka: Momo is laying it all on the line! She wants to soften Midori up before sending her back into the ring!
Asuka Kuramochi: She’s fighting back! Somehow Midori has the strength to show she’s not lying down!
Out of desperation, Midori heabutts Momo, and the two stagger back from each other. Before Momo could escape, Midlori pulls her in for a Phantom Night (Small Package Drive) into the chairs. She follows this up with vicious stomps across the chest. Noticing that the ref is halfway through with her count, Midori Pushes Momo over the barricade back to ringside, where she follows. She starts dragging Momo, who counters with a push into the ringpost. Midori hits her head and falls over. Momo attempts to roll her back into the ring, but Midori shakes out of it and whips her into the steps. With Momo slumped into a seated position, Midori takes the opportunity to nail her with a penalty kick, but Momo counters with a drop toe hold, tripping Midori into the steps! As the ref reaches the end of the twenty count, Momo attempts to slide in, but Midori pulls her in for a German suplex just as the twenty count is reached!
DING! DING!
Naomi Serizawa: Due to countout, both Midori Miyamoto and Momoko Honda are eliminated!
Maki Fujioka: What an ending to a heated battle! At the last second Midori prevented Momo from achieving victory via countout!
Asuka Kuramochi: Now we just have two left - Ai Moe and SAIKO! One of these women will be the winner of the gauntlet!
“Fireworks” by DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu plays as Ai Moe makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Making her way to the ring, Ai Moe!
As Ai slides into the ring, "PA PA YA!!" by BABYMETAL begins to play as SAIKO makes her way to the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Next! Her opponent, representing Desperados...SAIKO!
Maki Fujioka: SAIKO is taking her time going into the ring. Ai is looking quite frustrated at the moment. The Desperado member is standing in the corner, waiting for her opponent to come to her!
DING! DING!
The match begins and SAIKO remains in the corner, goading for AI to approach her. The two lock-up, and SAIKO easily takes control of the hold. She takes Ai down and transitions into a grounded headlock. She releases the hold and slams her knee into Ai’s ribcage. She heads to the apron where she performs a springboard senton bomb followed by a springboard moonsault. She makes a cover, but Ai kicks out. SAIKO gets to her feet and starts kicking at her opponent, while shoving her foot in Ai’s face. Moe kicks SAIKO away and kips up to her feet. The two trade shots until Ai connects with a vicious roundhouse, knocking SAIKO into a seated position. Ai hits the ropes and follows up with a penalty kick, SAIKO leans back and dodges the kick. SAIKO attempts to counter with a roll-up, but Ai rolls out of it and nails SAIKO with a front dropkick to the chest. Ai rolls out of the ring, causing SAIKO to perform a SAI-ANARA (Hurricanrana from the top rope) to the outside, catching Ai in the process! The Mob Psycho laughs at the audience's reaction.
Maki Fujioka: Amazing hurricanrana by SAIKO! She’s giving Ai no breathing room as she rolls her back into the ring!
Asuka Kuramochi: Ai needs to stay alive or else this may be SAIKO’s match! She’s going for the pin!
Ref: One!
Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: Ai kicks out!
SAIKO maintains control over the match by hitting a snap suplex, followed by an inverted headlock backbreaker. She kicks Ai in the gut, and climbs to the top. She dives off the top for a double foot stomp to the back of the head, but Ai moves out of the way. Before SAIKO could react, Ai hits a bridging dragon suplex, but SAIKO kicks out at one. When both women got to their feet, they started trading shots, with Ai gaining an advantage. She hits a Shoutei palm strike, knocking SAIKO into the corner. Ai knocks her out of the corner with a hooked roundhouse kick, and pulls SAIKO in for Love In Action (Airplane spin into a tornado kick)! SAIKO catches Ai’s foot in midair and counters it into Flip The Switch (Monkey Flip) as SAIKO landed on the mat with AI’s foot in her hand! Feeling the energy of the match, SAIKO hits four successful Mob Psycho Moonsaults (Moonsault off each rope in sequence)! With Ai laying prone, SAIKO picks up Ai who struggles, but fails to do much else as SAIKO hits Red Room
(Spinning headlock lariat into a backbreaker) successfully! She makes the cover!
Ref: One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING!
DING!
"PA PA YA!!" plays as SAIKO rolls off of Ai with a grin. Jessica Rose, Q, and Julia Zhang emerge from the back towards the ring.
Naomi Serizawa: Your winner by pinfall...SAIKO!!!!
Maki Fujioka: What a performance! Say what you want about Desperados, but SAIKO has proven herself to be a talented wrestler!
Asuka Kuramochi: I hate to rain on their parade, but I wonder if they were worried about SAIKO facing Sora. Of course there was Midori or Momo, but after the double elimination, they probably thought SAIKO was safe. Ai still fought well, though.
Maki Fujioka: With or without her allies, SAIKO has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring!
SAIKO smiles to herself as her allies lift her onto their shoulders, with her holding her fist in the air.
We cut to a darkened area, a video being taped live as in front of the camera is JET President Hanako Nakamoto and JET GM Yoko Kudo. Both seem to have a smile on their face as Hanako begins to speak.
Hanako Nakamoto: My name is Hanako Nakamoto, I am one of the two founders of JET and current President of the promotion.
Yoko Kudo: And my name is Yoko Kudo, I act as the promotion’s general manager and along with that I’m the current Executive of Talent Relations. We are in front of you to talk to you about something.
Hanako Nakamoto: In late March of 2006, a new era of Joshi wrestling was born. Young stars, old veterans and 90s greats formed JET under the dream of one passionate woman. Miss Manami Toyama saw a world where Women’s Wrestling would be on par and even surpass the men’s scene on occasion. 14 years later, we saw that dream be realized with OWA’s Women’s Championship main eventing a co-branded PPV, LAW’s resurgence into the mainstream and JET being able to sell out Budokan on a yearly basis.
Yoko Kudo: In April next year, JET will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with Cinderella Story 15. This show has gone from Korakuen Hall to Ryogoku Sumo Hall to Nippon Budokan. We have seen women who would become icons, superstars and legends in the business be a part of it. The growth of Cinderella Story parallels that of JET. To celebrate 15 years of JET, we have to take it even bigger than ever before.
Hanako Nakamoto: In the 90s, the Joshi scene filled huge stadiums and we believe that now, 15 years into JET’s existence, we can do the same. With the RISE GP Finals being moved to Nippon Budokan, it was a sign that we can make things bigger and better for Cinderella Story. Next year’s event will be the first step, it’s about time that we try our hand at filling up one of those huge stadiums.
Yoko Kudo: So on behalf of the JET Board of Directors… let us show you the location for Cinderella Story 15!
The lights are turned on as it revealed that the darkened area was actually THE SAITAMA METLIFE DOME! The big titantron has JET branding all over it and the branding for Cinderella Story 2021.
Hanako Nakamoto: We are happy to announce that we will be holding Cinderella Story 15 LIVE in April from the Saitama Metlife Dome! We at JET hope that you all join us in our quest to fill up this venue and show that JET is the strongest and greatest women’s promotion in the world.
The camera begins to zoom away from the two authority figures of JET and focuses on the HUGE Metlife Dome in all of its glory. The video ends as we cut to our commentators and the excitement on their face is clearly noticeable.
Maki Fujioka: Oh my goodness! What an announcement from our President and GM, JET will hold its first ever Stadium show!
Asuka Kuramochi: The excitement is also in the air for our fans who seem to be enjoying this news. For me, this is huge and it has to be even bigger for you, Maki-san. You’ve been working for JET for nearly a decade.
Maki Fujioka: It really is! Our very own stadium show, this is it! Cinderella Story 15 will go down as the biggest event in JET History, I sincerely hope that everyone joins us for this special occasion. Now that we know what our talents have in store, it’s time to look forward to tonight’s main event! Will it be The Ace who protects JET from JUNKO’s evil intentions or will The Tragic Heart kill the promotion and Mizuki Nakata along with it?
(HYPE VIDEO: A video for the main event is playing, starting at Cinderella Story. JUNKO's huge victory over Tarah, followed with the great betrayal of the stable formerly known as KAGUYA-Gun on their former leader KAGUYA and reforming the group as DESPERADOS with JUNKO as the new leader. Along with that Mizuki’s return to the top of JET as World Champion by defeating Midori but her first defense against Stephanie Matsuda was ruined by DESPERADOS including a betrayal by Stephanie’s good friend Jessica Rose. JUNKO ended the Yokohama Pro-Wres Festival event by raising Mizuki’s belt. After the build up saw both of them running their mouth, it was JUNKO who ended up deciding the stipulation of a Deathmatch.)
The tron begins to play the history of all the different women who have held the JET World Championship before ending on current JET World Champion Mizuki Nakata. Camera cuts back to the ring where Naomi Serizawa is ready to go.
Naomi Serizawa: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL AND IT IS YOUR DEATHMATCH MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING FOR THE JET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
“Spitfire” by The Prodigy plays as we get the arrival of the challenger, JUNKO makes her way out from back to the ring. The crowd’s negative reaction seems to not matter to her as she is out there decked in her signature attire along with demon-like face paint and carrying a steel chair in hand.
Maki Fujioka: The once second-in-command of KAGUYA-Gun is out first. JUNKO had made it her mission to bring an end to this company, that has brought the rage of one woman and that person is her opponent.
JUNKO enters the ring and heads to her corner, soon “Spitfire” is replaced by Spyair’s “Rage of Dust” which signals the arrival for the JET World Champion Mizuki Nakata. The Ace of JET wearing her trademark attire and the championship belt around her waist.
Asuka Kuramochi: I’ve seen Mizuki for many years, she is passionate with her desire to do anything for JET but never have I seen her anger boil over to this level. Ever since DESPERADOS’ first match when they were KAGUYA-Gun, Mizuki has been against them. It’s why she’s the protector of JET and The Ace, this is her home and the invaders have been allowed to stay in for too long.
Mizuki enters the ring as she isn’t impressed at all by JUNKO’s look. The music dies down as Naomi Serizawa stands in the middle of the ring ready for introductions.
Naomi Serizawa: Once again the following contest is your MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING AND IT IS A DEATHMATCH FOR THE JET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Introducing first… the challenger, she is representing DESPERADOS! From Nerima, Tokyo… SHE IS THE TRAGIC HEART!!!! JUUUUUNNNNKOOOOOO!!!!!
The challengers makes her way to the center of the ring and poses to a negative reaction from the fans.
Naomi Serizawa: AND HER OPPONENT! FROM SERA, HIROSHIMA… SHE IS THE JET WORLD CHAMPION AND THE CHOSEN ONE!! NAAAAAKKKAAAATTTAAAA MIIIIZZZUUUKIIII!!!
Mizuki Nakata makes her way to her opponent and right in front of JUNKO’s face raises the JET World Championship. Referee Yuri Watanabe has to intervene and pull Miuzuki away from JUNKO. She soon asks Mizuki to hand her the JET World Championship, and The Ace gladly hands it over. Yuri raises it in the air before asking for the bell to rung.
(DING DING DING!!!)
And immediately as the bell sounds, JUNKO throws the chair she brought from the back at Mizuki’s face before taking down the JET World Champion and going on the offensive with a mounted takedown. JUNKO is laying into Mizuki with strikes but The Ace is able to fight back and reverse the position so she is on top! She soon gets off JUNKO and immediately grabs the chair, without any hesitation JUNKO is nailed with a brutal chairshot to the shoulder by Mizuki. JUNKO is forced to roll out of the ring but Mizuki gives chase only to be nailed with a kick to the leg causing her to tumble from the apron. JUNKO with a few stomps to the leg of Mizuki before getting her up and forcing The Ace up to her feet. A big Irish-whip is reversed from Mizuki which sends the challenger into the steel barricade. Mizuki now nails JUNKO with a running front dropkick which causes the challenger to collide with the barricade back first.
Mizuki plays to the crowd as she pulls the protective mat off and reveals the hard floor. Mizuki now grabs the dazed JUNKO and picks her up onto her shoulders for a Lanikea but the challenger is able to escape and is now standing in front of her opponent. JUNKO pushes Mizuki back but The Ace of JET rushes her opponent only sent flying up in the air with a back body drop. Mizuki collides back first into the cold floor, the pain is apparent on Mizuki’s face as she is holding her back in pain. JUNKO now slides Mizuki into the ring and immediately goes into the cover.
Yuri Watanabe: ONEEEEE!!! TWOOOOO
Mizuki kicks out at two as JUNKO immediately goes back out and looks under the ring where she finds a huge selection of weapons. The challenger begins to throw everything into the ring including a kendo stick, trash can, another chair, and slides a table into the ring. JUNKO returns to the ring as Mizuki is still in pain from the collision her back took. Mizuki is starting to show some life but JUNKO puts a stop to that with a chair shot, driving the thin part of the chair into the back of Mizuki. She keeps the chair against Mizuki’s back and pushes down as the scream of pain from the JET World Champ can be heard. At the same time JUNKO begins to apply barbed wire to the flat part of the chair creating a barbed wire chair. With no sign of remorse JUNKO delivers another chair shot to the back of Mizuki that has the JET World Champion screaming in pain again. JUNKO begins to talk trash at the downed Mizuki and the Osaka crowd.
JUNKO (w.o. mic): Come on Ace! Everyone is cheering for the Ace to fight back!
JUNKO gets booed which follows up with cheers for Mizuki to fight back. The Ace is slow to her feet, in the meantime JUNKO has set the table against a corner. She heads back to get Mizuki up. The Ace is able to respond with a stiff forearm to the challenger. Another few shots from Mizuki this causes JUNKO to backpedal just a bit. JUNKO quickly grabs her chair and charges at Mizuki but The Ace is able to duck and quickly grabs the second chair that JUNKO brought in earlier and it clashes with JUNKO’s barbed wire wrapped chair. Both champion and challenger fight with steel chairs in hand until Mizuki is able to duck a wild swing from JUNKO and nails her with a shot right to the skull! The challenger is down as Mizuki goes for the cover.
Yuri Watanabe: ONEEEEEEE!!! TWWWWOOOOO!!!
JUNKO kicks out as it’s now time for The Ace to head out of the ring. She looks under the ring and is able to get more weapons to throw into the ring including a few light tubes which gets a huge reception from the fans. Along with it is a small bag with something inside of it and A GLASS BOARD! It seems that Mizuki is pulling out the more dangerous toys and showing her past as a deathmatch wrestler. One final toy is pulled out from the bottom as it’s a barbed wire baseball bat, shades of the legendary Tarah Nova. This also is to be expected from an avid baseball fan like Mizuki who enters the ring. She soon places her plexiglass board against one of the other corners. Mizuki seems to have some evil intention in her mind as she grabs JUNKO up and applies a waistlock as she attempts to suplex her opponent into the glass board. The Tragic Heart is able to fight out of the waistlock with a few good shots to the side of Mizuki’s head. She is able to escape and reverse the situation… DARK EDGE! THE REVERSE STO HITS AS MIZUKI GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE PLEXIGLASS BUT IT DOESN’T BREAK! JUNKO hits ANOTHER Dark Edge. Mizuki collapses as JUNKO picks her up once again and gets her in a Fireman’s Carry position. JUNKO rushes into the board AND HITS A RUNNING DEAD VALLEY DRIVER THAT SHATTERS THE PLEXIGLASS BOARD! Mizuki’s back is covered in glass as the challenger pulls her opponent away from the glass mess and goes for the cover.
Yuri Watanabe: ONEEEEEE!!! TWOOOOOOO!!!! THREEEE----
Mizuki kicks out as The Ace isn’t finished yet. Mizuki seems to be struggling as her back has bits of glass shards sticking out. Mizuki is still able to go but she is struggling to just reach her feet, the crowd is chanting her name as they want The Ace to get back and fight. JUNKO is in the mood to end the match as her intrigue is now on the small bag that Mizuki brought in. JUNKO takes a peak by opening the bag and soon has a sick twisted smile on her face. She flips the bag over and THUMB TACKS begin to fall out from it, the crowd is shocked as JUNKO grabs Mizuki back to her and gets her up for another fireman’s carry position… JUNKO’s Dark Impulse attempt is stopped by Mizuki fighting with back elbows. The Ace is able to escape as she slips behind and nails JUNKO with a release German Suplex! Mizuki is fighting back as she grabs JUNKO and applies a Exploder Suplex hold.
Looking for the Nakata Family Exploder but JUNKO slips out and nails a thrust kick to the chin of Mizuki. One more thrust kick from JUNKO as Mizuki isn’t going down… A third Thrust Kick but Mizuki is able to block this one and grabs a hold of JUNKO’s leg. She is able to use this as a way to get her challenger up in a powerbomb position… Mizuki now with A POWERBOMB ONTO TACKS! JUNKO’s back is covered in them but Mizuki isn’t done punishing her challenger. The Champion now deadlifts her up and rushes towards the cornered table! POWERBOMB INTO THE TABLE, JUNKO JUST WENT THROUGH THE TABLE!! Mizuki with a measure of revenge for the DVD into the glass board as she pulls JUNKO out of the wooden mess and into the cover.
Yuri Watanabe: ONEEEEEEE!!! TWOOOOOO!!! THREEEE!!!
JUNKO kicks out at the last second, kick out would be the wrong word as she was just able to get her shoulder up at the last moment. Mizuki is spent as well, both competitors have gone through so much and it doesn’t seem like either will make it to the referee’s count of ten. Both start to back up to their knees as Mizuki is the first up followed by JUNKO. The challenger is met with a huge forearm to cheers from the crowd, JUNKO replies with one of her own to boos. Neither champion or challenger wants to lose this as they continue to throw forearms at one another until JUNKO decides to take it to the next level and grabs one of the nearby light tubes that Mizuki herself brought into the ring. She SMASHES it over The Ace’s head. Mizuki is down for a bit before she rises back and grabs another one of those light tubes herself before smashing it over JUNKO’s head!
The challenger seems to be bleeding as she is down, Mizuki now picks up JUNKO to her feet and nails her with a Wrist Clutch Nakata Family Exploder! Cover by Mizuki Nakata!
Yuri Watanabe: ONNNNNNEEEEEE!!! TWOOOOO!!! THREEEE----
Another kick out from the challenger who stays in it. Mizuki wants to end it badly as she picks JUNKO up onto her shoulder, looking for Lanikea but JUNKO is able to fight out of it again and slip behind. The Ace is quickly turned around AND HIT WITH SOME BLACK MIST TO THE EYE!! That gives the Tragic Heart the opportunity she needs to get Mizuki up for THE USURPER! The Vertical Spike Brainbuster she stole from KAGUYA connects as JUNKO goes for the cover!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOONNNNNNNEEEEE!!! TWOOOOOOO!!! THREEE---
Mizuki kicks out! The crowd explodes as The Ace is still alive in this match but JUNKO is furious, almost ripping her own hair out in rage.
JUNKO (w.o mic): THIS COMPANY IS DEAD! I’M KILLING IT ALONG WITH THE ACE!!
Mizuki is slow to her knees as JUNKO grabs another light tube and smashes over Mizuki’s head with a baseball swing. Now The Ace is bleeding but she isn’t going down. With only a few light tubes remaining, JUNKO grabs another one and smashes over Mizuki’s head but she still won’t go down. A combination of mist and blood have coated Mizuki’s face but the challenger doesn’t care as she grabs another light tube and swings… Mizuki blocks it. She has a hold of the light tube and takes it away from JUNKO. Mizuki smashes the light tube over HER OWN HEAD! She soon yells at JUNKO.
Mizuki Nakata (w/o mic): IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?!
JUNKO charges in but gets nailed by a forearm! Mizuki with another forearm! Mizuki gets JUNKO onto her shoulders… LANIKEA II FROM MIZUKI! AN AIR RAID ONTO THE TACKS! Mizuki with a cover!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOONNNNNEEEEEE!!! TWWWWOOOOOOO!!! THREEEE----
JUNKO kicks out! Another kick from the challenger as now Mizuki is shocked, the camera is able to get a shot of Mizuki has blood and the black mist covering her face. The Ace is thinking and she seems to have a smile on her face. She soon leaves the ring and heads for the outside, looking under the ring for something. Mizuki finds a few more weapons underneath… as if the match didn’t have enough light tubes, Mizuki has a cardboard box full of them. The camera gets a look as these ones have a few taped together. Mizuki lays every single one of them down and gets JUNKO up to her feet… another attempt by Mizuki to hit a Lanikea but JUNKO is able to fight out of it and stands in front of the champion. Both women with forearms, throwing everything at one another. One of the blows is able to Mizuki back into the rope. With every bit of her strength, JUNKO IS ABLE TO BACK BODY DROP MIZUKI ONTO THE LIGHT TUBES!!
JUNKO doesn’t seem to be finished, just like Mizuki she is slow to move and immediately goes to pick up Mizuki. With a cutthroat taunt, JUNKO grabs Mizuki up onto her. There isn’t fight left in Mizuki as JUNKO NAILS HER WITH A DARK IMPULSE ONTO THE REMAINING LIGHT TUBES!!! Cover by JUNKO as Yuri Watanabe begins the count
Yuri Watanabe: OOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!! TWOOOOOOOO!!! THREEEEEEE!!!!
(DING DING DING!!!)
“Spitfire” by Prodigy plays as JUNKO rolls away from Mizuki as the rest of DESPERADOS come down from the back with SAIKO hugging JUNKO tightly. The young girls around ringside enter the ring to check on Mizuki who is being rolled out of the ring and helped to the back.
Naomi Serizawa: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… YOUR WINNER BY PINFALL AND NEEEEEWWWWW JET WORLD CHAMPION!!! JUUUUUNNNNKKKKOOOOOO!!!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: JUNKO did what she said she was gonna do. The JET World Championship is now under possession of DESPERADOS… I can’t believe it.
Maki Fujioka: JUNKO was willing to kill Mizuki, they broke everything including one another but you’re right Asuka. The JET World title has been taken hostage.
JUNKO is handed the JET World Championship as she gets up to her feet with the support of Zhang and SAIKO. The Tragic Heart raises her new prize high in the air for all to see, JUNKO demands a mic as she wants to speak. The new JET World Champion is handed a mic as she slings her belt over her shoulder and begins to speak.
JUNKO: I… I told you all! I TOLD ALL OF YOU THAT I WAS GOING TO KILL JET AND EVERYTHING YOUR COMPANY STOOD FOR! I want you to take a good look at this moment, my victory is the start of our reign! Who will stand in front of us, I dare you to stand up! Who will it be? Natsu Toyama, Midori Miyamoto, IZM, Momoko Honda or maybe that weakling KAGUYA? Whoever it might be, they will need to win RISE GP to get to me.
JUNKO: BECAUSE I WILL NOT COMPETE IN YOUR TOURNAMENT, MANAGEMENT! I proved my greatness and the GP is for everyone who ISN’T JET World Champion. So fuck your rules, I have your prized possession and I don’t want that stupid tournament trophy. I have everything I need on my shoulder!
“Spitfire” by The Prodigy plays as JUNKO raises her championship high in the air to a negative reaction. The final shot of Goddess Dream III is JUNKO holding her championship high along with SAIKO holding her Tributary Shield Trophy along with it.