Stardom ran the second half of STARDOM AWARD 2023 today and also handed out the 2023 Stardom Awards.
Today’s event was held at Belle Salle Takadanobaba in Tokyo and will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.
The announced paid attendance was 391.
Match 1: Miyu Amasaki & Lady C beat Sayaka Kurara & Yuna Mizumori and Ginan & Ranna Yagami in a 3-way when Amasaki pinned Kurara.
Match 2: Mai Sakurai beat Fukigen.
Match 3: Waka Tsukiyama & Mina Shirakawa beat Yuzuki & Saya Iida. Shirakawa pinned Iida after Glamorous Driver MINA.
Match 4: Ami Sohrei, MIRAI & Syuri beat Momo Watanabe, Sumire Natsu & Natsuko Tora. Syuri beat Natsu with Ground Suzaku.
Match 5: Mei Seira, Suzu Suzuki & Giulia (Independent/Freelancer) beat HANAKO, Meghan Bayne & Maika. Giulia pinned HANAKO after a backdrop.
Main Event: Stardom 13th Anniversary Match: Saya Kamitani, Utami Hayashishita, Hanan & Mayu Iwatani beat Hazuki, Starlight Kid, AZM & Saki Kashima. Iwatani pinned Hazuki after a moonsault press.
The Stardom Award 2023 Winners:
Skill Award: MIRAI
Courage Prize: Suzu Suzuki
Distinguished Service Award: Mayu Iwatani
Shining Award: Maika
Best Unit: Queen’s Quest
Best Tag Team: Natsupoi & Saori Anou
Best Match: Giulia vs. Meghan Bayne, 12/29
MVP: Tam Nakano
The next event is Saturday at Sendai Pit in Sendai. It will be available on demand on Stardom World at a later date.
UPDATE: The promotion has announced that Meghan Bayne has finished her current tour with the promotion and is returning to the USA. The door is open for her to return in the future.
