00:30She walks out with a massive opportunity in front of her here today
00:47A non-title match, but a win over the brand new Marigold World Champion
00:53Puts her name directly into the title picture
00:57She always brings grit, hunger, and a point to prove against the biggest target she's ever had a shot at
01:05Absolutely, if she defeats Miku Aono here tonight in this singles match
01:09You can guarantee that she's writing her name on the dotted line for a world title shot
01:15Her whole vibe has changed recently, her whole air
01:21She has a different aura about her
01:27But when you talk about aura, few come close to this woman about to make an appearance
01:35Yeah, she's calling herself the true ace now
01:39And after beating Utami Hayashishita in one of the best matches you'll ever see at Grand Destiny
01:45She's got every right to call herself that
01:47The first person in Marigold to win both the Dream Star Grand Prix and the world title
01:56There she is, Miku Aono
01:58Miku Aono steps into Korakuen Hall for the first time as Marigold World Champion
02:04No belt on the line tonight, but the pressure is just as real
02:09This is her chance to show the world how a champion carries herself
02:14How a champion wrestles and how a champion answers a new challenger rising fast through the ranks
02:24Gochika openly challenged Miku Aono
02:28Said she wanted a shot at the title
02:30She said she is the mood maker in Marigold
02:34But Miku Aono said, being the mood maker is not enough to get yourself a title shot
02:39Look at that, absolutely splendid
02:44Miku Aono holding the crimson red belt
02:47Not on the line tonight, but there's still implications
02:51Oh, Chika, Chika takes the mic already
02:54I want to hear everybody's voice
03:05In this singles match
03:12In this singles match
03:13In this singles match
03:18Surely it should be
03:20A title match
03:22Surely that's okay
03:26Miku Aono doesn't look so sure
03:28If I allow this belt's value and the value of this belt will disappear, I'll fight you, but I have no intention of putting the belt on the line.
03:58Asking Rossi Ogawa now, Chika Gotoh, please make it happen.
04:07Ogawa puts up the batsuit, the cross, he says no.
04:12This match, no belt on the line despite Chika's appeals, set for 20 minutes anyway.
04:22It looks like GoChika's got more work to do to put some impression into the brain trust here at Marigold.
04:28Back number 51, the powerhouse, Chika Gotoh.
04:38That's not a happy face right there.
04:40She is focused and determined.
04:41Marigold, world champion, brilliant future, 158cm, 54kg, 39.
04:49Aono Miku!
04:51Back number 39, reigning third generation Marigold world champion, brilliant future Miku Aono.
04:59Here's the thing though guys, GoChika dejected that she didn't get a title match from Miku Aono or from Rossi Ogawa, but GoChika's destiny lies in her own hands.
05:09If she defeats Miku Aono right now, you can guarantee that she is in line for a title shot.
05:15Yeah, she would be the de facto number one contender.
05:17Oh yeah.
05:18The air kind of taken out of the building when Rossi Ogawa threw up the X and said not tonight, but maybe gives GoChika even more motivation.
05:27Yeah, you can see she still has that determination in her eyes.
05:32She is, she still sees this as a title match whether the bell's on the line or not.
05:36A win here reshapes her career completely and she goes after it straight from the bell, but a horrifically violent lariat and kick to the face from Miku Aono straight in with the pinfall attempt already.
05:51Going for the knockout early, Aono saying not tonight, not tonight.
05:57Miku Aono such a powerful striker.
06:00She sets an explosive pace when she wants to.
06:03She's got that authoritative offense.
06:11GoChika wants to make a statement, but what do you think about Miku Aono?
06:14Of course she wants to make a statement as the brand new champion.
06:17Oh yeah, she has to.
06:18Yeah, winner of the Dreamstar Grand Prix pinned Victoria Yuzuki in the finals and conquered Utami in 26 minutes.
06:26That's not luck, that is destiny.
06:28And she's here to prove exactly why she wears that gold.
06:31And scoops her up.
06:33He slams her down over the logo.
06:35No problem.
06:39She's going plural with the body slams here, Miku Aono.
06:43Slap and kick to the back right between the shoulder blades.
06:53Just listen to these shots.
07:02Only years of experience and training can make you kick like that.
07:07GoChika's back is going to be as purple as her hair tomorrow.
07:14Just look at the pressure from Miku here right now.
07:17She just doesn't let up from bell to bell.
07:19She just does not let up.
07:21She's so good at giving her opponents zero options as well.
07:27I mean it's that way she attacks.
07:29Her background as not just an experienced professional wrestler but that mixed martial arts background.
07:35You can see it in every move she makes.
07:37Every move is so calculated.
07:39Yeah, she's been training those kicks at the K1 gym here in Tokyo.
07:43Like the best of striking gyms in the whole country.
07:51And that's what she brings to Marigold.
07:53The standard of athleticism and excellence that the champion has to have.
07:56And she goes in.
07:58No.
07:59Over the top rope onto the apron here.
08:01And this could be the opening that GoChika needs.
08:17On the outside here.
08:18That's bare concrete there fans.
08:20And GoChika can't quite get her up.
08:24Shin kick to the thigh.
08:26Palm strike to the face.
08:28Not good news for GoChika.
08:30No way.
08:31Already going big here.
08:33Decides against it.
08:38Catches the kick.
08:39She's got her up.
08:41Atomic drop.
08:42And a boot to the bottom.
08:44Yeah, she wanted that atomic drop.
08:46And she would have gotten it.
08:47She might have taken control of this match here.
08:49And she's telling everybody in the crowd to clear out.
08:52Not sure what she has planned here.
08:54GoChika with a chip on her shoulder here tonight.
08:59Into the front row seats of the South Stand.
09:11She's going to town here right now.
09:13Sits Mika down on the chair.
09:15And takes a run off of her hip attack.
09:23She's a wild one tonight.
09:27It's a whole different vibe to this version of GoChika.
09:30She knows what's in store or what's at stake here.
09:34Oh, she's going to go over the...
09:36Over the wooden floor.
09:39Oh no.
09:40They count to 11, but I think it was more than not.
09:56The crowd counted to 11, but I think you're right.
10:01And how disoriented must Auno be spinning around like that, but being outside of the ring?
10:10Yes, on the hard floor, like a human ceiling fan. I lost count myself.
10:16Chica just took a casual swig of water and steps back into the ring.
10:23Look at that face of determination. We have not seen this bag from her.
10:28She just looked Rossi Ogawa right in the eye and said, watch me.
10:35He's got to answer this 20 count. We're on 13 already.
10:4015!
10:4215!
10:4315!
10:47Oh, straight back into hip attacking the corner.
10:50And that's what Gochica needs to do, stay on the attack.
10:53Yeah, stay tenacious, stay high energy, keep those pressure heavy, heavy attacks.
11:00Oh, that was more than a hip attack. That was a hip smash.
11:05She basically landed on her face.
11:07Well, we know Niko Auno is as tough as they come, harder to crack than a coconut, but Chica Goto is really going to town here.
11:18Yep, already a giant swing on the outside and now going big on the inside.
11:23Niko Auno kicks out of that, locks the Lariat.
11:32Switches up the game plan, I guess the red's in.
11:34That just all the way in and dumps her down.
11:36Yeah, just dropped her.
11:37That's the strength and power of Chica Goto.
11:42Oh, stopped.
11:43Put the brakes on it.
11:45There, Niko Auno.
11:47Like an Olympic slam there.
11:49She couldn't get her up the first time.
11:51She had to switch it up and tried some running offense, but second time's a charm.
11:55Got her all the way up and over.
11:57Auno absolutely needed that backdrop.
12:00Buy herself some time to recoup.
12:05That's the mark of a champion right there.
12:09Able to adjust with the ebbs and flows and still come out on top.
12:15Both back to their feet.
12:17Lariats at the same time.
12:18Big flash in the middle.
12:29Auno with the power.
12:31Oh, cut off by Chica.
12:34Thunder's power.
12:36Smashing her up against the top rope.
12:39Off the ropes now.
12:41Mika drops her with a line.
12:45Straight back to their feet.
12:48Underneath the big shot.
12:50Drops her with a second.
12:52This is a Chica Goto we have never seen before.
12:56One, two.
12:58Mika's pulses are off.
13:00It was at Grand Destiny just a couple weeks ago.
13:02She had the challenge of her life.
13:04Sadie, her mystery opponent.
13:07Chica Goto put a lot of people on notice that night.
13:10But right here, she can punch her ticket to number one contender status.
13:14And she's just got to get back to her feet.
13:15She's been slowly racking up the experience as well.
13:20Remember, Chica Goto challenged at Mai Sakurai for the United National title back in May.
13:28Racking shot.
13:29It's just so difficult to fluster someone like Riku Aono.
13:41Big forearms.
13:51Oh, she's dropped her to her knees.
13:55To the back of the head and neck.
13:58Riku back up.
13:59Rapid fire.
14:01Will not go down that easily.
14:03Shin kick to the thigh.
14:05She'll be limping for days.
14:07Catches the kick.
14:09Sweeps both legs away.
14:11Looking to invert her here now.
14:12No.
14:13She's going for another giant swing.
14:15That's well over 20 swings here today.
14:30Outside and inside the ring combined.
14:32One.
14:34One.
14:34Two.
14:37Again.
14:38Two.
14:40And Bryce.
14:42Look at Tepena.
14:46Got the rope break.
14:50Gochica laying in the forearms.
14:53From above as well.
14:57She's got to be thinking, what's it going to take?
14:59Thinking about what her next move is going to be.
15:05Is she going to be able to put her away?
15:12Chikabato.
15:15Hoists her up.
15:16All the way down.
15:18Look at that.
15:19Bang it to the brain buster.
15:21Delayed as well.
15:22Beautiful.
15:24One.
15:24Two.
15:25For the upset.
15:26No.
15:29Still on the attack.
15:3710 minutes into this main event.
15:41No title on the line.
15:42But as far as Chikabato is concerned,
15:45it might as well be.
15:48She wanted that avalanche hold,
15:49but reversed by the champ.
15:51She's got her in the cross-paced chicken wing right now.
15:53Oh, yeah.
15:54That is tight.
15:56That is tight.
15:57And this is one of these moves.
15:58It doesn't matter how big and strong you are.
16:01When somebody's got your back and you can't see them.
16:04And their arm is running at your neck.
16:06Strangling the life out of you.
16:07There's not much you can do,
16:09but try to keep calm.
16:12Oh.
16:13Full back mount.
16:16Applied.
16:16There's nowhere to go for Coach Chikabato.
16:25Gotta keep her composure.
16:28And try to find a way to that bottom rope.
16:32She's got a toe there,
16:33but she's got to get an ankle to it.
16:34There it is.
16:36That's what he told me.
16:37Breaks it up.
16:40That's what it's all about.
16:41The Marigold World Championship.
16:44Oh, vicious.
16:49Low kick.
16:52Double underhook.
16:54Couldn't quite get her up, though.
16:55And go, Chika.
16:57This time.
16:58And down the double underhook.
17:00Suplice lands it to finish things off.
17:03Go, Chika.
17:04Gets the shoulder up.
17:06I'm not able to attack it
17:08in so many different ways.
17:10So impressive.
17:12So full of surprises.
17:14Just when you count her out of something,
17:16anything,
17:16she pulls it off,
17:17and it's just unbelievable.
17:19And...
17:20Nope.
17:21Smart move there by the challenger.
17:24As Go, Chika takes it down to the mat.
17:26Nope.
17:27Oh, Choke Slam!
17:34And that is a huge Choke Slam.
17:36Monstrous.
17:38Stays on the attack.
17:39Sends her into the corner.
17:40What a running laureate.
17:44Bathers into her chest.
17:45How bad does Chika Gotoh want it?
17:49Hey!
17:54Fighting for all it's worth here tonight,
17:58Chika Gotoh.
18:06Listen to that.
18:09Batters her across the chest plate
18:11and the jaw.
18:13And she is going to...
18:15Oh, lordy lord.
18:17She's going to run her...
18:18Oh!
18:19Right into the middle of the wing.
18:21One, two...
18:23Go!
18:26Nico Arno's going to need an ice pack
18:28after this one.
18:28She's really taking a beating.
18:35Staying on the attack.
18:37Chika Gotoh.
18:38She says she wants to finish this off.
18:42Arm trapped.
18:43Up.
18:44Down.
18:45Choke Slam.
18:46This could be it.
18:47One, two...
18:49For the upset.
18:50No!
18:51That look in the eyes of the champion.
18:54Dazed and confused.
18:55I thought that was it.
18:57Muscle memory.
18:58And she just barely gets that shoulder up.
19:05Off the ropes now.
19:06The kick lands from Miku.
19:10Twice.
19:11A slight hesitation just busted her.
19:13It doesn't even drop her, though.
19:15It just makes her more angry.
19:17But the lariat does.
19:19One, two...
19:22Still alive.
19:23Chika Gotoh.
19:24Miku Arno.
19:25Back to her feet first.
19:28Buzzsaw kick.
19:30She nailed her with that.
19:31She rearranged her jaw with that kick.
19:34Oh!
19:36And still!
19:37Still!
19:38Go, Chika!
19:39Survives!
19:42She knows what's on the line.
19:45A shot at that crimson red belt.
19:47But Miku Arno says enough is enough.
19:51Oh!
19:52She just can't quite isolate her for the Styles Clash.
19:56And switching it up.
20:01Oh, she is going to one of her tax boots.
20:06Tax boots.
20:07She's going for the Texas Global Lave.
20:10So many ways to beat you.
20:11Is this good?
20:12There it is!
20:13At the top!
20:15Miku Arno makes Chicago Colors give up!
20:21Impressive!
20:22She couldn't get her up for the Styles Clash.
20:24The size difference too much.
20:26But then she just shifts right into that Texas Global Lave.
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