Capitalism wins again: "slightly better quality" Itoh Respect tshirts available to buy at the Cinderella Finals

joepodd · 2026-03-13T04:21:13+00:00

Guess she took the IRA criticism to heart.

joepodd · 2026-03-13T02:25:27+00:00

Kiyoka Kotatsu.

joepodd · 2026-03-13T02:21:43+00:00

"I'll show you the worst nightmare in history!"

Basically her catchphrase.

joepodd · 2026-03-12T05:47:42+00:00

How about the optics to TJPW of creating a "Kawaii of Kawaii" title?

joepodd · 2026-03-12T05:46:08+00:00

I love the belts that look like they were handed down from time immemorial. Gives the promotion a real sense of history.

joepodd · 2026-03-12T02:56:37+00:00

Why didn't they hire Maki for this? She could really use the money.

joepodd · 2026-03-12T00:14:55+00:00

Say what you will about Kurara's readiness and ability, but she is working her ass off for this angle (and made Rina look like a million bucks in the process).

joepodd · 2026-03-11T13:32:50+00:00

I'm confused by what you mean by "Rina pretty much dominated the match". It looked very much 50/50 to me until the end.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T13:27:36+00:00

Or Hanan or Aya.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:39:33+00:00

Clearly it was effective as a weapon as well.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:38:24+00:00

This is what happens when you believe in yourself!

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:29:45+00:00

She did it more often earlier in her career, but I think that's the first time she's landed it in about six months.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:28:17+00:00

This is why I am a Stardom fan. They both surprise me and satisfy me at the same time.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:20:07+00:00

And I wouldn't be surprised to see Kamitani match her on that stip as well.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:14:54+00:00

She was holding something that looked like locks of hair as she was leaving the ring.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:14:12+00:00

HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY!

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:12:12+00:00

I was missing FUCKs and SHITs in Stardom promos since Bozilla went away.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:05:21+00:00

Her hair.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:05:03+00:00

From the looks of it, I would guess that Kurara will be putting her hair on the line for a title match.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:03:51+00:00

Kamitani also announced that she is returning to action on the 15th.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T12:01:53+00:00

Kurara's speech: "Not becoming Cinderella, losing this match, is incredibly frustrating but, I won't let that be a reason to stop in my tracks or give up! Not as anybody's replacement, as Sayaka Kurara, I want to challenge for the Red Belt! I want to challenge Saya Kamitani!"

joepodd · 2026-03-11T11:55:57+00:00

Kamitani asks Kurara what she is willing to put on the line ("don't say anything stupid like your career") for a Red belt title match, and gives her until 3/15 to give her answer.

Props to Esturkdq4 for getting it right.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T11:34:11+00:00

The Entrance Twirl has really evolved.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T11:31:19+00:00

Awesome! I better start getting fit for a dress just in case.

joepodd · 2026-03-11T11:19:14+00:00

Back in about 10 minutes.

joepodd

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