I have watched 6 Stardom shows since the last Korakuen Hall show, they are a mix of the multi person tags, Natsu and Jamie banter and some top-class bangers at the top end of the card. Rather than run through every match I will write a little piece about what each faction has been up to and point out anything I definitely recommend.
This is part 4. Here are links to parts 1-3
J.A.N -https://rossandrewcasey.wixsite.com/wrestlingshouldbefun/blog/stardom-diaries-19-1-19-10-2-19-j-a-n-edition
STARS - https://rossandrewcasey.wixsite.com/wrestlingshouldbefun/blog/stardom-diaries-19-1-19-10-2-19-stars-edition
Queens Quest - https://rossandrewcasey.wixsite.com/wrestlingshouldbefun/blog/stardom-diaries-19-1-19-10-2-19-queens-quest-edition
This was really a month of two halves for Oedo Tai. The first couple of shows they were fighting each other. A big tag match saw Hazuki pin Kagetsu to lead in to their World of Stardom Title match on the next show. In the post show promo Kagetsu asks the crowd not to take photos during their main event. Just to enjoy the match and be vocal. I did similar and took no notes during the title match. It was brutal. They did not go easy on each other. Smashing each other through almost every chair in the building before a combo of big moves followed by a sleeper saw Hazuki pass out. Really good match. Recommended viewing.
I mentioned Jamie Hayter’s Wonder of Stardom Title match with Momo Watanabe in the Queens Quest recap, will just reiterate that it is worth checking out. Jamie also got what I think was her first streamers in Osaka and looked genuinely happy and kept them as a souvenir.
The second half of the month featured Kagetsu talking about the new member of Oedo Tai who will be debuting at Korakuen Hall. The mystery X who did come out and double drop kick I think it was J.A.N whilst wearing a scream mask.
Natsu spent the month in singles and tags mainly beating the STARS youth team. She was on top form. Here is a list of my favorite Natsu moments
· Pre march promo shilling Rossy’s book
· Walking to ring still selling book.
· Sitting in the corner and reading the book whilst her opponents are being introduced
· Singing, with pretend microphone, Kashima’s entrance music as she came out and bowing when the music stopped
· Cutting a promo facing the wall whilst having her mask on the back of her head so it looked like she was facing the camera
· Posing for photographs whilst her opponents are being introduced
· Refusing to take part in a match with Ruaka and Rina as she ‘Finished school a long time ago’
· Continuing her poses as the triple theat started (shown picture in picture)
· Then entering the match anyway and winning it, including delivering an aggressive double bronco buster to essentially two children.
She had a very entertaining month and I would love her to come to England. I think I saw her in Spain on Twitter. So close!
So main questions to be answered in Oedo Tai is the upcoming new member to be revealed. I think Jamie is back to England soon, looking forward to the Jamie and Martina Oedo Tai in Eve. I hope we get the dance!
Hazuki has a High Speed title match with AZM coming up and also Kagetsu did the Mayu streamer twirl on the last show so could that be leading to a match between the two?
Kagetsu – Charismatic leader who has delivered in 2 big singles matches.
Hazuki – Has a sort of nonchalant attitude, like she doesn’t care about anything.
Jamie Hayter – Great variety, she can do comedy, she is a great heel and very enjoyable in the ring.
Sumire Natsu – Not much I haven’t already said. So entertaining.
Nao Yamaguchi – Good managing.
Oedo Tai Match of the Month
Kagetsu vs Hazuki – WORLD OF STARDOM TITLE
Also wanted to quickly run down the Tokyo Cyber Patrol. Sadie had to go home and Mary has also been missing. I actually saw her at last months EVE show wrestling Jinny. Due to the unisex toilets I was waiting behind her to wash my hands. Bobbi and Hana have I think turned heel. They do weird interviews where one is on the phone and they tied Starlight Kid’s mask to the ring post. They both won 2 singles matches each on the last shows, after suffering 3 straight losses as a tag team. I look forward to seeing what direction they go in.
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