May 18th, 2025

~ Results for AJPW [Champion Carnival Final/World Jr/Asia Tag], NJPW [BOSJ], NOAH [GHC Heavy/Jr], Niigata Pro [Heavy], GLEAT [Infinity], 2AW, Michinoku Pro, FREEDOMS, STARDOM, WAVE [CTW], PURE-J & Marigold

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AJPW "Champion Carnival 2025", 5/18/2025 [Sun] 16:00 @ Ota Ward General Gymnasium
2,280 Spectators

(0) Shota Kofuji [OSW] vs. Taishin Nagao
 ◆Winner: Nagao ()

(1) Semi-final Match: [B BLOCK #1] Ryuki Honda vs. [A BLOCK #2] Kento Miyahara
 ◆Winner: Miyahara (9:53) with a Cross Armbar.
(2) Semi-final Match: [A BLOCK #1] Hideki Suzuki vs. [B BLOCK #2] Rei Saito 
 ◆Winner: Rei (1:49) via KO, following a volley of corner slaps.

~ Miyahara and Rei will face each other in the final match.

(3) Davey Boy Smith Jr., Ren Ayabe, Atsuki Aoyagi & Ryo Inoue vs. Kengo Mashimo, Madoka Kikuta, Shuji Kondo & Seigo Tachibana
 ◆Winner: Kikuta (9:30) following a Rolling Lariat on Ryo.
~ Kikuta hinted at a return to the All Japan ring one day, but underlined it with him saying that he'll hate All Japan for the rest of his life.

(4) AJPW TV 6-Man Tag Championship Match: [10th Champions] Yuma Aoyagi, Fuminori Abe & Hikaru Sato vs. [Challengers] Hokuto Omori, Kumaarashi & Takashi Yoshida
 ◆Winner: Hokuto (15:35) with the Narcissist Press on Aoyagi.
~ Aoyagi's team fall on their 4th title defense. Hokuto-gun become the 11th champions.

~ After the match, Hokuto stated that an XXL wrestler will be coming to Japan that will surpass Ren Ayabe in physique. 

(5) Jun Saito, "Mr. Saito" Naruki Doi & Senor Saito vs. Shotaro Ashino, Xyon & Dan Tamura
 ◆Winner: Xyon (11:03) following the Xyon Spear on Senor.
~ Ashino proposed an alliance with Xyon and to hunt for the World Tag belts. Xyon accepted.

(6) Asia Tag Championship Match: [125th Champions] Rising HAYATO & Yuma Anzai vs. [Challengers] Mike D Vecchio & Aigle Blanc
 ◆Winner: HAYATO (16:38) with the Sid Vicious on Aigle.
~ 6th successful title defense.

~ After the match, Atsuki and Yuma Aoyagi made the challenge.

(7) World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [70th Champion] MUSASHI vs. [Challenger] Seiki Yoshioka
 ◆Winner: Yoshioka (23:46) with the Crash Driver.
~ MUSASHI falls on his 3rd title defense. Yoshioka becomes the 71st champion.

~ Dan Tamura made the challenge for the belt.

(8) Champion Carnival League Final Match: Kento Miyahara vs. Rei Saito
 ◆Winner: Rei (24:22) with the BBQ Bomb.

~ Rei wins the Champion Carnival 2025.

~ Rei will challenge his twin brother Jun on June 1st in Sendai. 

AJPW Event Cards 2025
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/ajpw-event-cards-2025.html

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NJPW "BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.32", 5/18/2025 [Sun] 17:00 @ Esfort Arena Hachiojo in Tokyo
1,231 Spectators

(1) B BLOCK Match: Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Nick Wayne
 ◆Winner: Wayne (6:46) with the Wayne's World.
~ Wayne [4 wins, 1 loss = 8 points]
~ Taguchi [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
(2) A BLOCK Match: Ninja Mack vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru
 ◆Winner: Mack (2:06) via pin-fall.
~ Mack [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Kanemaru [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
(3) B BLOCK Match: Kevin Knight vs. Titan
 ◆Winner: Knight (5:02) with the UFO Splash.
~ Knight [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Titan [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
(4) A BLOCK Match: Kosei Fujita vs. Robbie X
 ◆Winner: X (7:52) with the X EXPRESS.
~ X [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Kosei [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
(5) B BLOCK Match: YOH vs. MAO
 ◆Winner: YOH (8:11) with a Dragon Suplex Hold.
~ YOH [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ MAO [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

(6) A BLOCK Match: KUSHIDA vs. Dragon Dia
 ◆Winner: KUSHIDA (11:25) with a Hoverboard Lock.
~ KUSHIDA [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Dia [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
(7) B BLOCK Match: Robbie Eagles vs. Taiji Ishimori
 ◆Winner: Ishimori (12:02) following the Bloody Cross.
~ Ishimori [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Eagles [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
(8) A BLOCK Match: Master Wato vs. Francesco Akira
 ◆Winner: Wato (12:10) with the Recientmente II.
~ Wato [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ Francesco [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
(9) B BLOCK Match: El Desperado vs. SHO
 ◆Winner: Despe (12:24) with the Pinche Loco.
~ Despe [3 wins, 2 losses = 6 points]
~ SHO [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
(10) A BLOCK Match: Hiromu Takahashi vs. Clark Connors
 ◆Winner: Hiromu (20:03) with the TIME BOMB II.
~ Hiromu [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]
~ Connors [2 wins, 3 losses = 4 points]

NJPW Event Cards 2025
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/njpw-event-cards-2025.html

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NOAH "STAR NAVIGATION 2025", 5/18/2025 [Sun] 11:30 @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo
1,562 Spectators

(1) Muhammd Yone & Shuhei Taniguchi vs. Shuji Kondo & Daiki Odashima
 ◆Winner: Yone (6:17) following a Kinniku Buster on Odashima.
(2) Atsushi Kotoge & Hajime Ohara vs. Alejandro & Kai Fujimura
 ◆Winner: Kotoge (8:17) following a Kill Switch on Fujimura to a Delfin Clutch.
(3) Naomichi Marufuji, Takashi Sugiura & Masa Kitamiya vs. Tetsuya Endo, Daga & Owadasan
 ◆Winner: Sugiura (10:20) following an Olympic Qualifying Slam on Owadasan.
~ Endo announced his withdrawal from TEAM200X as he finally accepted Sugiura's offer for an alliance.

(4) 4WAY Tag Match: Dragon Bane & Alpha Wolf vs. AMAKUSA & Junta Miyawaki vs. HAYATA & Yuto Kikuchi vs. Eita & Super Crazy
 ◆Winner: Wolf (8:28) with the Wolf Driver on Kikuchi.
(5) Daiki Inaba Return Match: Kenoh, Ulka Sasaki & KENTA vs. Manabu Soya, Saxon Huxley & Daiki Inaba
 ◆Winner: Kenoh (14:09) with the Kenoh Special on Inaba.

~ Inaba stated that he wants a shot at the GHC Tag belts, but Kenoh fired back that he wants to see Inaba as a worthy challenger though he is not one right now.

(6) GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [58th Champion] YO-HEY vs. [Challenger] Tadasuke
 ◆Winner: YO-HEY (10:52) following the Super Ganmen G.
~ 1st successful title defense.

~ YO-HEY nominated Junta Miyawaki to be his next defense.

(7) GHC Heavyweight Championship Match: [46th Champion] OZAWA vs. [Challenger] Kaito Kiyomiya
 ◆Winner: OZAWA (23:31) with the Real Rebel.
~ 5th successful title defense.

~ OZAWA declared that it is the age of the "OZAWA era"
~ Following the win, OZAWA offered Kiyomiya the role of TEAM2000X's errand boy.
~ Tetsuya Endo then came out, wearing a NOAH shirt, and made the challenge against OZAWA.
~ OZAWA called for Sugiura to come out as well as he then challenged them both to a survival 3-way match. The match will take place on June 3rd at Korakuen.

NOAH Event Cards 2025
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/noah-event-cards-2025.html

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Niigata Pro, 5/18/2025 [Sun] @ Niigata Sun Village Shibata
375 Spectators

(1) SenJo Offer Match: DASH Chisako vs. YUNA
 ◆Winner: Chisako (9:57) with a Northern Light Suplex Hold.
(2) Kikutaro & Haruki Saito vs. Shota Nakagawa & Gabai Ji-chan
 ◆Winner: Gabai (13:07) following a Swanton Bomb on Saito.
(3) Koshi☆Hikaru, Koji Doi & Takato Nakano vs. GAINA, Ryota Nakatsu & Daito Watanabe
 ◆Winner: Koshi (16:45) with the RD-R6 on Watanabe.
(4) Big THE Ryokan & Makoto Maeda vs. Tatsumi Fujinami & LEONA
 ◆Winner: LEONA (12:14) with a Figure Four on Maeda.

(5) Niigata Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: [2nd Champion] Koji Iwamoto vs. [Challenger] Hiroshi Yamato
 ◆Winner: Iwamoto (14:56) with the Koko no Geijutsu.
~ 2nd successful title defense.

(6) Niigata Heavyweight Championship Match: [3rd Champion] Hiroyuki Suzuki vs. [Challenger] So Daimonji
 ◆Winner: Daimonji (22:17) following the Black Rain.
~ Hiroyuki falls on his 2nd title defense. Daimonji becomes the 4th champion.

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GLEAT "G PROWRESTLING Ver.90", 5/18/2025 [Sun] 14:00 @ Nagoya City Imaike Gas Hall in Aichi
259 Spectators

(1) Issei Onitsuka & Tomoaki Honma vs. Soma Watanabe & Takehiro Yamamura
 ◆Winner: Onitsuka (9:47) with a Hurricanrana on Yamamura.
(2) Minoru Tanaka & Kentaro Hachisu vs. "Fire" Ryuichi Kawakami & Georges Khoukaz
 ◆Winner: Kawakami (11:14) with a Fire Thunder Bomb on Hachisu.
(3) CIMA & KAZMA SAKAMOTO vs. Rock Iwasaki & Chris Vice
 ◆Winner: CIMA (10:01) with a Double Arm Jorge Rivera Clutch.
(4) Katsuhiko Nakajima, Quiet Storm & Takanori Ito vs. Kaito Ishida, Tetsuya Izuchi & Kotaro Suzuki
 ◆Winner: Izuchi (11:00) following the Kill Zone on Ito.

(5) G-CLASS 2025 Tournament B Block Semi-final: T-Hawk vs. MICHIKO
 ◆Winner: T-Hawk (9:45) with the Vlajigoku.
(6) G-CLASS 2025 Tournament B Block Semi-final: El Lindaman vs. Ryo Aitaka
 ◆Winner: Aitaka (12:20) with the Love End Bomb.

(7) G-INFINITY Championship Match: [8th Champions] SBK & TAKUMA vs. [Challengers] Junjie & JD Lee
 ◆Winner: SBK (14:40) with the SB Shooter on Lee.
~ 5th successful title defense.

~ SBK challenge any team to make the challenge for the belts. As they will be in Japan until the June 1st show then they will head back to Mexico.

GLEAT Event Cards 2025
https://projectpuroresuspirit.blogspot.com/p/gleat-event-cards-2025.html

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DRAGON GATE "HOPEFUL GATE 2025", 5/17/2025 [Sun] 13:00 @ Naha Cultural Arts Theater in Okinawa
324 Spectators

(1) Strong Machine J, Kzy & U-T vs. Dragon Kid, BxB Hulk & Susumu Yokosuka
 ◆Winner: Strong J (9:17) with a Mashinfushagatame on Hulk.
(2) Kagetora & Mondairyu vs. Punch Tominaga & Drake Morimatsu
 ◆Winner: Kagetora (8:21) with the Mengari on Tominaga.
(3) Mochizuki Junior vs. Yoshiki Kato
 ◆Winner: Draw (7:24) via double ring out.
(4) YAMATO, Churaumi Saver & Tearan Seaser vs. Ultimo Dragon, Genki Horiguchi & Luis Mante
 ◆Winner: YAMATO (9:55) with the KAZANAMI on Genki.
(5) Yuki Yoshioka & Ryoya Tanaka vs. Shun Skywalker & Homare
 ◆Winner: Shun (11:04) with the BT Bomb on Ryoya.
(6) Ben-K, Hyo, JACKY KAMEI & Riiita vs. Kota Minoura, Jason Lee, KAI & ISHIN
 ◆Winner: Hyo (13:40) with a Samson Driver on ISHIN. 

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RYUKYU DRAGON "DRAGON x DRAGON", 5/17/2025 [Sun] 16:30 @ Naha Cultural Arts Theater in Okinawa 

(1) Tearan Seaser vs. ISHIN
 ◆Winner: Seaser (10:29) via foul, ISHIN removed his mask.
(2) Churaumi Saver, Orion & Dragon Kid vs. Shuri Joe, Mozuku Tominaga & RYUKYUDOG Dingo
 ◆Winner: Saver (10:34) with the Shore Break on Dingo.
(3) Hibiscus Mii & Hagebiscus Gen vs. Misaki Maeda & Kzy
 ◆Winner: Maeda (13:51) with a Small Package Hold on Gen.

(4) So Ryuoh Championship Match: [Champions] Gurukun Mask & YAMATO vs. [Challengers] Riiita & JACKY KAMEI
 ◆Winner: YAMATO (23:00) following the Galleria on Riiita.
~ Champions retain.

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Ganbare Pro-Wrestling, 5/18/2025 [Sun] 12:30 @ Boat Race Toda, Special Outdoor Ring in Saitama

(1) Ken Ohka & Mio Shirai vs. Daisuke & YuuRI
 ◆Winner: Ohka (7:59) over Daisuke, following a kick from Mio.
(2) Mizuki Watase & Reiya Igarashi vs. Yuuki Kanzaki & Tyson Maeguchi
 ◆Winner: Maeguchi (11:04) following a Flying Knee Kick on Igarashi.
(3) Kyoko Inoue & Moeka Haruhi vs. Yuna Manase & Ibuki Hoshi
 ◆Winner: Kyoko (7:58) following a Powerbomb on Ibuki.
(4) The Great Sasuke & Munetatsu Nakamura vs. Shinichiro Tominaga & Shotda Kawakami
 ◆Winner: Munetatsu (8:03) with a Michinoku Driver II on Kawakami.
(5) Yumehito Imanari, Keisuke Ishii & Tatsuhito Takaiwa vs. Shuichiro Katsumura, Takuya Wada & Choun Shiryu
 ◆Winner: Imanari (13:19) following a Lariat on Shiryu.

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2AW "ChiBattle 226", 5/18/2025 [Sun] @ 2AW Square in Chiba
45 Spectators

(1) Chicharito Shoki vs. Chibayan
 ◆Winner: Shoki (7:18) with a Frankensteiner.
(2) Kyu Mogami vs. Yuka Ayatsuki
 ◆Winner: Mogami (8:56) via pin-fall.
(3) Shiori Asahi vs. Ayame Sasamura
 ◆Winner: Asahi (8:15) with the ASAdango.
(4) Tatsuya Hanami & El Rey vs. Takuro Niki & Bamboo
 ◆Winner: Rey (16:39) with the Crucifijo on Bamboo.
(5) Shuuma Naka & Ayumu Honda vs. Daiju Wakamatsu & Ayato Yoshida
 ◆Winner: Naka (1747) with the Nightfall on Wakamatsu.

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Michinoku Pro "Lucha de Dojo ~ Fan Appreciation Day", 5/18/2025 [Sun] @ Takizawa City MichiPro Dojo in Iwate 

(1) Rui Hyugaji & Sangre Azteca Jr. vs. El Pantera Jr. & Tsuganu Sato
~ Pantera (7:52) via pin-fall on Hyugaji.
~ Hyugaji (9:19) following a Reverse Gory Special on Sato.
 ◆Winner: Azteca (10:47) following a Low Blow on Sato.

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FREEDOMS, 5/17/2025 [Sun] 12:30 @ Osaka Municipal Hirano Ward Hall
223 Spectators

(1) Gaia Hox vs. Lucifer
 ◆Winner: Hox (10:59) with the Hoxstage Negotiator.
(2) Yuya Susumu & Jun Masaoka vs. GENTARO & Dragon Libre
 ◆Winner: Jun (10:49) with a Small Package Hold on Libre.
(3) Takashi Sasaki & Dyna Mido vs. Kenji Fukimoto & Minoru Fujita
 ◆Winner: Fujita (10:38) with a Samson Clutch on Mido.
(4) Violento Jack vs. Takahiro Katori
 ◆Winner: Jack (10:41) with a Mexican Stretch.
(5) Barbed-wire Board + Deadly Weapon Death Match: Daisuke Masaoka & Mammoth Sasaki vs. Toshiyuki Sakuda & Takayuki Ueki
 ◆Winner: Ueki (17:11) with a Death Valley Bomb Hold on Daisuke.
(6) Fluorescent Tornado 6-Man Tag Death Match: Toru Sugiura, Tomoya Hirata & Rina Yamashita vs. Jun Kasai, Masashi Takeda & Yusaku Ito
 ◆Winner: Toru (13:02) following the Right Elbow on Ito.

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Pro-Wrestling BUKOTSU, 5/18/2025 [Sun] 13:00 @ Okinawa Hall in Osaka

(1) Michio Kageyama & Rekka vs. Masamune& Masao Ando
 ◆Winner: Kageyama (12:12) with a Gannosuke Clutch on Ando.
(2) Joji Otani vs. Mikiya Sasaki vs. Idea
 ◆Winner: Joji (9:15) with a Frog Splash on Mikiya.
(3) Mari Manji & Fairy Nihonbashi vs. Akane Fujita & Marika Kobashi
 ◆Winner: Nihonbashi (9:50) with a School Boy on Marika.
(4) TiiiDA & Shigehiro Irie vs. Noriyuki Yoshida & Taro Takekoto
 ◆Winner: TiiiDA (12:01) following a Swanton Bomb on Taro.
(5) Takeshi Irei, Shachi & Maori Kawashima vs. Yu Shimizu, Tomohiko Hashimoto & Shinya Ishida
 ◆Winner: Kawashima (19:30) following the Rokura Kai on Ishida.

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STARDOM in TOYAMA 2025, 5/18/2025 [Sun] 13:00 @ Toyama Industrial Exhibition Hall, Techno Hall East Building
451 Spectators

(1) Lady C, Rana Yagami & Tomoka Inaba vs. Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara
 ◆Winner: Tomoka (11:13) following an Inaba-Otoshi on Kurara.
(2) Waka Tsukiyama vs. Fukigendesu
 ◆Winner: Tsukiyama (4:11) with an Aussie Suplex.
(3) Syuri, Saki Kashima & Hina vs. Natsupoi, Saori Anou & Rian
 ◆Winner: Kashima (10:58) with the Super Hot on Rian.
(4) Suzu Suzuki, Akira Kurogane & Yuria Hime vs. Konami, Ruaka & Rina
 ◆Winner: Konami (12:17) following a Buzzsaw Kick on Kurogane.
(5) HANAKO, Hazuki & Koguma vs. Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & Miyu Amasaki
 ◆Winner: HANAKO (15:30) with the Shirasagi on Amasaki.
(6) Saya Kamitani, Natsuko Tora & Azusa Inaba vs. Hanan, Saya Iida & Momo Kogo
 ◆Winner: Kamitani (13:19) following the Star Crusher on Hanan.

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WAVE "SENDAI WAVE KEEP SMILE :) 12", 5/18/2025 [Sun] 13:00 @ Sendai City Miyagino Ward Cultural Center
125 Spectators

(1) Rina Amikura vs. Asuka Fujitaki
 ◆Winner: Amikura (9:47) following a Diving Senton.
(2) Manami & Yurika Oka vs. Cohaku & Honoka
 ◆Winner: Oka (10:52) with a Flying Body Scissors on Honoka.
(3) Yumi Ohka, Saran & Natsumi Mochi vs. Cherry, Risa Sera & Sumire Natsu
 ◆Winner: Mochi (19:35) with a Body Scissors on Natsu.

(4) Venus Block: Shin Sakura Hirota vs. Kaho Kobayashi
 ◆Winner: Kaho (8:49) with a 120% School Boy.
(5) Mercury Block: Yuki Miyazaki vs. Nanami Hatano
 ◆Winner: Miyazaki (13:57) following a Death Valley Bomb.

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PURE-J, 5/18/2025 [Sun] 13:00 @ Kame Arena in Tokyo

(1) Crea Cosplay Match: Chie Ozora vs. Jenne
 ◆Winner: Ozora (6:58) with a Roll-through Clutch.
(2) 2-count fall & Dance battle: Leon vs. Rydeen Hagane
 ◆Winner: Ozora (9:39) with a Figure Four Jacknife Hold.
(3) AKARI & Crea vs. KAZUKI & rhythm
 ◆Winner: Crea (17:00) with the Universe German Suplex Hold on rhythm.

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Marigold Rising Spirit 2025, 5/18/2025 [Sun] 13:30 @ Hakodate City General Wholesale Center Distribution Hall in Hokkaido

(1) Komomo Minami vs. Nagisa Tachibana
 ◆Winner: Komomo (10:13) with the Komo Latch.
(2) Seri Yamaoka & Minami Yuuki vs. Hummingbird & Rea Seto
 ◆Winner: Yamaoka (11:48) with a Suishaotoshi on Hummingbird.
(3) Chanyota vs. Megaton
 ◆Winner: Chanyota (6:58) with the Nagata Lock 2.
(4) Utami Hayashishita, Victoria Yuzuki & Kizuna Tanaka vs. Nagisa Nozaki, Misa Matsui & CHIAKI
 ◆Winner: Utami (16:07) following a Torture Rack Bomb on Matui.
(5) Nanae Takahashi, MIRAI & Chika Goto vs. Mai Sakurai, Miku Aono & Natsumi Showzuki
 ◆Winner: Nanae (19:45) following the One Second EX on Showzuki.

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Marigold SHINE FOREVER 2025 A Glorious Celebration ~ Marigold 1st Anniversary and Nanae Retirement Show, 5/24/2025 [Sat] 14:30 @ Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium

() Marigold vs Marvelous 5vs 5 Elimination Match: Natsumi Showzuki, Nao Ishikawa, Hummingbird, Rea Seto & Komomo Minami vs. Riko Kawahata, Maria, Ai Houzan, Ayame Sora & Chika Akatsuki
() Marigold vs Marvelous: Seri Yamaoka vs. Takumi Iroha

() Superfly Championship Match: [2nd Champion] Victoria Yuzuki vs. [Challenger] Mayu Iwatani 

() Shinno's Debut Match: Shinno vs. Mai Sakurai
() Chanyota, Erina Yamaoka, Ryoko Sakimura & Nagisa Tachibana vs. Nagisa Nozaki, Misa Matsui, CHIAKI & Megaton
() Kouki Amarei's Return Match: Kouki Amarei & Kizuna Tanaka vs. Chika Goto & Minami Yuuki

() Nanae Takahashi's Last Match ~ forever passion: Nanae Takahashi vs. Miku Aono

() Marigold World Championship Match: [Champion] Utami Hayashishita vs. [Challenger] MIRAI

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