STARDOM
All Star Grand Queendom 2024
April twenty seventh, 2024
Yokohama BUNTAI
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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Effectively, we’ve arrived on the greatest STARDOM present of the 12 months — All Star Grand Queendom 2024, reside from the Yokohama BUNTAI.

There’s only one downside. It doesn’t really feel like the most important present of the 12 months. And we’ve been on this mode for much too lengthy in the case of STARDOM.

So much has gone on with STARDOM over these previous couple of months. There’s little doubt about that. However this present ought to really feel just like the present it did a 12 months in the past, or not less than come shut. On paper, it sadly doesn’t. Now, STARDOM has proven loads of instances that they’ll make up for any card. Their efforts are a few of the greatest in professional wrestling. And the highest three matches alone ought to hit these highs that STARDOM usually hits. In order that’s why you shouldn’t write off this present, however give it an opportunity as STARDOM formally kicks into a brand new period as soon as and for all.

Let’s get into this All Star Grand Queendom 2024 preview.

Syuri, Konami & Ami Sohrei vs. Xena, Waka Tsukiyama & HANAKO

Konami has been again with STARDOM time and time once more since she took a break on the finish of 2021, however All Star Grand Queendom 2024 marks her official return to the corporate as a member of the roster. It’s a much-needed one at that, as God’s Eye will get a carry after the departure of MIRAI.

The brand new prime trio of God’s Eye will get their first probability to shine towards EXV’s Xena, Waka Tsukiyama, and HANAKO. It’s a disgrace Syuri couldn’t have some kind of particular singles on this present. This match is solely a spotlight match for Konami’s return, and it needs to be considered as solely that as the primary match on the principle present.  Prediction: Syuri, Konami & Ami Sohrei

Way forward for Stardom Championship
Rina (c) vs. Sayaka Kurara

One of the thrilling matches of the present is the Way forward for Stardom Championship match between Rina and Sayaka Kurara.

The 17-year-old Rina is closing in on a 12 months as Way forward for Stardom Champion, being simply weeks away as of this Saturday. With seven profitable defenses already to her title, Rina is simply two away from her sister Hanan’s file of 9 profitable defenses. Within the spirit of household and one-upmanship, you understand that she needs to take that file. The problem for her can be that she’s dealing with star rookie Sayaka Kurara.

Kurara has spent the previous few months doing every little thing in her energy to make it into the Cosmic Angels. In doing so, she’s turn out to be STARDOM’s prime rookie following the departure of Yuzuki.

“The Cosmic Rookie” has showcased one of the crucial thrilling movesets a rookie has had, bringing high-flying and massive strikes like her devastating Spear to the ring each match. She doesn’t have many wins to her title but, however all it takes is three seconds to earn a very powerful considered one of her profession.

Kurara goes to be a star, however Rina goes for the file. It appears like she has yet one more protection left earlier than she might lose the gold, as difficult her sister’s file appears like a should. Prediction: Rina

Excessive-Velocity Championship
Saki Kashima (c) vs. Saya Kamitani vs. Saya Iida vs. Fukigen Demise

Now we get to the thrown-together portion of the cardboard.

The Excessive-Velocity Championship has taken a dip in pleasure following the lack of Mei Seira at STARDOM’s American Dream 2024. It was Kashima who received the belt, giving her a second reign with the championship. It was a cool second for her, however we noticed in her first title reign how a lot high-speed matches can… be missing. So when Saya Kamitani pinned Kashima this previous Saturday and confirmed curiosity within the Excessive-Velocity Championship, it turned thrilling once more.

Little did we all know that in the future later, Saya Iida and Fukigen Demise would take part to indicate their curiosity. And similar to that, a match was set. Certain, okay.

It goes with out saying, however essentially the most intriguing choice to win this match is “The Golden Phoenix.” Kamitani has felt fairly directionless because it was introduced that Utami Hayashishita was leaving the corporate. Nothing proved that greater than her taking a step down from her stage as a World of Stardom Championship contender to problem for this belt. However the reality is that she has the skillset to thrive within the high-speed division.

Saya Iida shouldn’t be ignored, both. She has had an ideal 12 months within the ring, incomes herself a spot in a giant match on this present. For that alone, this match does get one other stage up due to Iida.

Fukigen Demise isn’t profitable, however she’s good in these spots. Right here’s to hoping she brings it once more right here.

All of that is to say that there’s in all probability a small probability that Kashima will lose this title in her first protection. Prediction: Saki Kashima

Mina Shirakawa vs. Natsuko Tora

One other match that was simply added to the cardboard, however there’s some sense to it. Naturally, there have been loads of preview tag staff matches over the previous few weeks between EXV and Oedo Tai. Maika and Momo Watanabe are squaring off in the principle occasion, so it solely is sensible that Mina Shirakawa and Natsuko Tora have began beef as effectively.

Shirakawa believes that Tora is jealous of Shirakawa’s worldwide success which has seen her reach AEW. Tora laughed at that concept, however it led to a struggle between these two.

After seeing the recognition that Shirakawa has present in America, the very best determination for her at All Star Grand Queendom 2024 was to present her a singles match. Tora is a tricky opponent, one that ought to make Shirakawa look good as the highest heel in STARDOM.

It’s protected to imagine that this can be a predictable Shirakawa win as she prepares for the eventual showdown with Toni Storm for the AEW Girls’s World Championship someplace sooner or later. Prediction: Mina Shirakawa

Goddesses of Stardom Championship
CRAZY STAR (Suzu Suzuki & Mei Seira) (c) vs. FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) vs. 02Line (AZM & Miyu Amasaki) vs. Younger OED (Starlight Child & Ruaka)

The ultimate match that was simply revealed this previous weekend is trying to be the very best. CRAZY STAR has been the most effective tag groups in professional wrestling since forming a 12 months in the past when each Suzu Suzuki and Mei Seira signed with the corporate. They went from needing to staff collectively to be an ideal duo, and now they’re defending the Goddesses of Stardom Championships in a tricky match to retain.

FWC, 02Line, and Younger OED got here out one after the other following CRAZY STAR’s profitable protection towards PROMINENCE this previous Sunday — signaling that all of them wished a crack on the gold. Suzuki and Seira didn’t again down from the problem, accepting their fates and getting ready to defend towards all three groups.

This match needs to be nonstop motion with the likes of Suzuki, Seira, Hazuki, AZM, and Starlight Child all concerned. Predicting who will win this match is the exhausting half, nevertheless.

I’d prefer to assume that CRAZY STAR can retain right here, however there’s at all times the prospect of Suzuki and Seira being break up up with them nonetheless not having a house faction-wise. AZM would be the one to observe. “The Excessive-Velocity Bomb Woman” has earned herself new followers and recognition following her appearances in ROH, NJPW, and AEW earlier this month. She didn’t get the large spotlight match like Shirakawa did, however that is nonetheless the kind of bout that she will shine.

It’s a toss-up with everybody having an actual probability to win. CRAZY STAR deserves extra of a reign, so this needs to be a match that they escape with their Goddesses of Stardom Titles. Prediction: CRAZY STAR

Aja Kong & Kaoru Ito vs. meltear (Tam Nakano & Natsupoi)

All Star Grand Queendom 2024 would be the first time that Aja Kong ever steps right into a STARDOM ring.

And that’s about all that issues with this match.

The concern is that meltear feels prone to be the dropping staff right here with Natsupoi getting pinned because of a signature Uraken from Kong. It’s simply the way it goes. However seeing this match felt like a spot for Natsupoi to problem for the Marvel of Stardom Championship, it’s a heartbreaker.

Tam Nakano and Kong began their beef at SPARK Trailblaze over WrestleMania Weekend, as the 2 teamed up. It was Kong, not Nakano, who obtained a lot of the cheers, and that made Nakano need to face the legend for the primary time.

The Cosmic Angels chief will get her want, and he or she must pay come Saturday — for higher or worse. Prediction: Aja Kong & Kaoru Ito

IWGP Girls’s Championship
Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. Sareee

4 years within the making. First-time-ever. The Finest vs. The Finest. That is the match that’s becoming of All Star Grand Queendom 2024. It’s so simple as that.

Mayu Iwatani has reached a 12 months as IWGP Girls’s Champion after defeating Mercedes Moné for the title a 12 months in the past at this very present. Now she faces her hardest problem to this point as she goes one-on-one with Sareee. That is the match of All Star Grand Queendom 2024 and it’s not notably shut.

This match actually is a dream. It was known as off when Sareee signed with WWE in 2020, because it was initially scheduled to be a World of Stardom Championship match. These two have gone down two fully totally different paths however it was all to satisfy right here.

Iwatani and Sareee are really the very best of the very best. Mayu has carried out nothing however present that in her 13-year profession whereas Sareee returned to Japan a 12 months in the past and has been on a stage nobody can attain. I personally consider Iwatani is the best to ever do it. And at this second, I believe Sareee is the very best on the earth. What extra do you want from a match than that?

It’s tough for me to think about this match will be overwhelmed by something on this card by way of high quality, by the way in which. That’s simply the fact.

In terms of who will win this match, Iwatani goes to stroll out as champion. However will or not it’s through a win in the course of the ring? Or will or not it’s a time-limit draw? It doesn’t matter what the ultimate result’s, that doesn’t matter when it’s a match of this caliber.

For me, that is the one dream match. And when it lastly occurs on Saturday, one other Match of the 12 months contender can be added to the lengthy checklist of 2024. Buckle up. Prediction: Mayu Iwatani

Marvel of Stardom Championship
Saori Anou (c) vs. Hanan

Hanan will step into the most important match of her profession on Saturday as she challenges Saori Anou for the Marvel of Stardom Championship.

The construct to this match has been about so simple as it will get. Hanan defeated HANAKO, MIRAI, Starlight Child, Ruaka, and Ami Sohrei to win the 2024 Cinderella Event — incomes herself a want to decide no matter title she wished. She not solely picked the Marvel of Stardom Championship however determined for that title match to be on the Yokohama BUNTAI.

In case you’ve been watching STARDOM in any respect since final 12 months’s 5STAR Grand Prix, Hanan has carried out every little thing in her energy to indicate she’s able to take the following step. The craziest half is that she has in some way acquired even higher since. This final month has seen her hit each stage, shining in each alternative whether or not or not it’s singles, tag staff, or trios. Within the preview tag match this previous Sunday, she introduced it to Anou when she had her probability. That was the signal that she was prepared for the following step — changing into champion.

Anou doesn’t essentially really feel sizzling as a champion proper now, however all it takes is a superb protection to vary that. She signed a one-year contract with STARDOM to be a key a part of the corporate, so retaining the gold round her waist can be an essential a part of that. She additionally wants a singles match to hit that prime stage. I actually hope this match does that for her and her reign as Marvel of Stardom Champion.

Hanan is prepared. That’s simply the reality. However she could be a winner even with out a victory. It’s all in regards to the efficiency of the 19-year-old, who’s on the point of changing into a famous person.

Anou dropping this title to Natsupoi nonetheless feels just like the vacation spot, so I count on her to carry on. Prediction: Saori Anou

World of Stardom Championship
Maika (c) vs. Momo Watanabe in a Three Spherical, 2-out-of-3 Falls Match – Singles, Hardcore, Final Lady Standing

Effectively, it’s time for the principle occasion. And the principle occasion is about as unnatural for STARDOM as we’ve seen.

Maika will defend the World of Stardom Championship for the third time towards former Marvel of Stardom Champion, Momo Watanabe. However that’s not all. The match, which is the place the unnatural half is available in, can be a three-round, greatest 2-out-of-3 Falls match. The falls can be, so as: Singles, Hardcore, and Final Lady Standing.

It’s a tall process for each of those wrestlers, as the acute ranges of this type match should have the warmth behind it to ever attain the potential. The excellent news, not less than on this case, is that the previews between these two have been full of warmth. Maika and Watanabe have an actual hatred for one another. Once they’re in the identical room, it’s private — however don’t get it twisted. It’s solely private due to how a lot Watanabe needs that championship and the way badly Maika needs to maintain the Pink Belt round her waist.

In terms of high quality, this match will both be the very best match of the present or a catastrophe due to all the principles. These two have terrific chemistry and have for years — it’s why I consider in them, particularly after getting the principle occasion spot that perhaps nobody anticipated them to get.

I don’t consider the results of this match is a forgone conclusion. Oedo Tai goes to become involved, they’ve two rulesets that assist them out in that case. And it’s why Watanabe has an opportunity to stroll out because the heel world champion. Maika and EXV are going to do every little thing of their energy to struggle them off, however this can be a true 50-50 match.

Whoever wins can have Tam Nakano awaiting them on the opposite facet sooner fairly than later. Prediction: Maika

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