06:46No goal of defending the IWGP Women's Championship more often.
06:51Right now, though, Stephanie in control.
06:54Mayu, quick reversal.
07:01Mayu Iwatani, renowned across the world
07:05as one of the greatest female professional wrestlers.
07:10I mean, just professional wrestlers.
07:12She's just incredible in every facet.
07:17Of her wrestling, and yet she is someone who
07:20a lot of people would say should never have succeeded.
07:24She's never been the biggest.
07:25She's never been the strongest.
07:27And somehow, she fights through.
07:29And now she stands as IWGP Women's Champion.
07:32It's absolutely incredible.
07:33We've discussed historically the concept of fighting spirit.
07:36Mayu Iwatani embodies that.
07:38Whoa.
07:39In the highest of regards.
07:40Stephanie McHare, though.
07:42These two women, very different stylistically.
07:44very different mentalities and mantras inside the squared circle.
07:48Very different, but they seem to have each other's number here.
07:53This is Mayu Iwatani sent down cover in Vakere.
08:00Vakere, someone who was also involved
08:02in the New Japan Strong Women's Championship tournament a few months ago.
08:07She fell to Mercedes Monet in that tournament, but she impressed everyone demanding her return
08:12to a New Japan ring.
08:14Like you said, we saw that a couple weeks ago.
08:17That's where she challenged Mayu.
08:18Well, one woman in this match managed to defeat...
08:21Whoa.
08:21Hold on a minute.
08:23Oh, dropkick there from Iwatani.
08:26One woman in this match managed to defeat Mercedes Monet for the IWGP Women's Championship.
08:30The other could not defeat Mercedes Monet and advance further in that strong Women's Championship
08:36tournament.
08:36You're right about that.
08:37In fact, that is how Mayu won her title in the first place against Mercedes.
08:43So, it would probably just mean a little bit extra if Stephanie can beat her today.
08:53Mayu is sent reeling into the ropes.
08:55Vakere, coming in hop and eats a boot.
09:00Stephanie Vakere, a lot more power in the body than that of Mayu Iwatani.
09:10It's all about power and brawn for Stephanie Vakere in this matchup.
09:15Another handful of hair to pull Mayu back into position.
09:20The icon of stardom wrestling in precarious position here.
09:25Hold on a minute.
09:26Oh, to the eyes!
09:28Watch out for Vakere.
09:29Leg drop.
09:30The snap on that leg drop.
09:33We look at some damage.
09:35Cover here.
09:36And we are seeing just the versatility of Stephanie Vakere.
09:39She's confident.
09:40She's cool.
09:41She's calm.
09:41She's in control.
09:42And then just like that, she flips a switch and is absolutely vicious.
09:47Explosive on that leg drop.
09:49And now back to the hair of Mayu.
09:52Oh!
09:53The legs scissored around.
09:56Oh, we saw this at Fighting Spirit Unleashed.
10:00It's effective, but it's also demeaning.
10:04And Vakere is well aware of this fact.
10:06sitting in to the pinning attempts.
10:08Two.
10:09Vakere had all her weight into that pin.
10:12Had the legs locked and still Mayu in it.
10:17It was Mayu Iwatani who made her New Japan debut at the ROH NJPW Supercard of Honor back in April
10:232019.
10:25Ever since then, she's been present all across New Japan Pro Wrestling cards for the following years.
10:33And now the third ever IWGP Women's Champion.
10:39And now the third ever IWGP Women's Champion is the third ever IWGP Women's Champion.
10:40Vakere.
10:41Oh, I thought she was pulling Mayu into a pin.
10:43Instead, she's still dragging her by the hair.
10:51Oh!
10:54Hard-headed nature of Stephanie Vakere.
10:56Paying well for the CMLO World Women's Champion.
11:01Mayu fires off another shot.
11:13And the boot pressed across the throat of Mayu Iwatani.
11:19That level of confidence, you would hardly know that Stephanie is the challenger in this match.
11:25But she's the one who called her shot.
11:28She went into this knowing that she can win.
11:33The last time that we saw Mayu Iwatani here in New Japan was actually at the New Japan Stardom Historic
11:39Crossover event.
11:39That was one year ago, November 2022.
11:43Where she would lose in the tournament finals to crown the first ever IWGP Women's Champion to Kairi.
11:50It's really been a full circle for Mayu when it comes to the IWGP Women's Championship.
11:57I'd hate to see her lose it here today.
11:59But Stephanie Vakere has put up a fight.
12:02She's back on her feet.
12:04But maybe not for long.
12:05Look at this.
12:06Oh!
12:07Right off the dome goes Stephanie Vakere.
12:10Vakere baited her in.
12:13Off the ropes.
12:15Cross body.
12:16Cover here for Vakere.
12:19Oh, so close.
12:21And it's just going to be the two.
12:23And the two is all it is.
12:25And Veda, the two is not going to score you the IWGP Women's Championship.
12:29But she's getting closer and closer the longer this matchup rolls on in her favor.
12:33Well, and notably, oh, maybe for a package pile driver here.
12:36Mayu went up and able to free herself.
12:39Vakere stays in control, but Superkick through the face!
12:48Mayu Iwatani.
12:50Vakere able to break out, but wait!
12:53Looking for Dragon Suplex!
12:54There it is, Dragon Suplex from Iwatani.
12:57Vakere dropped directly on the square of the neck.
13:00And a Dragon Suplex has been a match-ender for Iwatani many times in the past.
13:05Normally, though, she's able to hold the bridge.
13:07This time, Vakere rolls to the outside.
13:12Stardom's icon is going to be looking to take to the skies.
13:16And it is Topesu Asita crumpling in on herself, putting her body on the line, utilizing Mayu Iwatani as a
13:26weapon.
13:30You don't need weapons when you are the weapon.
13:33That's Iwatani's mantra.
13:35Tossing Stephanie Vakere back into the ring.
13:40Every single match, Mayu puts her whole heart on the line.
13:45This is the opportunity to put the exclamation mark on this match-up to end Stephanie Vakere's chances.
13:52It is Croc Splash cover here!
13:56Three Iwatani!
13:59Vakere barely gets the shoulder up.
14:02Barely is still enough to keep her in this fight.
14:06Iwatani had a slight confidence and swagger to that cover.
14:09A confidence we're not seeing right now.
14:12Calling for a moonsault with Vakere in position.
14:20Are we seeing it here?
14:22Semi made of an action.
14:24Moonsault!
14:25No!
14:25Caught out though!
14:26Caught out!
14:28Triangle choke!
14:31The triangle choke from Stephanie Vakere.
14:34Mayu got snatched out of that moonsault.
14:37Officials are going to check on this.
14:39Mayu might be going out.
14:41We're going to have a new champ.
14:42Vakere has this cinched in.
14:44As we see the body begin to limp of Mayu Iwatani.
14:48Stephanie Vakere inches closer to making history.
14:53Will we see it?
14:55The legs extending outward.
14:57Oh, she's close!
14:58So close.
15:03Are we going to see it?
15:04There it is.
15:09Vakere forced to break the hold, but Mayu was trapped for a very long time, deep in a grueling match.
15:19Another headbutt.
15:22Sacrificing her own skull.
15:24Oh!
15:25And there goes whatever was left of it, but no by the hair!
15:29Iwatani!
15:32Almost sent to the first row off of a German suplex from the current reigning CMLL World Women's Champion.
15:42Stephanie Vakere has an opportunity here.
15:45Recuperate while you have to, but dominate while you can.
15:49Glenn Vakere looked over her shoulder.
15:50She saw Iwatani's right there!
15:52Meteora.
15:55Out now folding Iwatani in.
15:58Oh!
15:59And Iwatani out.
16:02Shukun takeout.
16:03Ten minutes have passed.
16:04Ten minutes.
16:05Ten minutes have elapsed in this matchup.
16:08This matchup.
16:09Once again, maybe this package pile driver.
16:12She's seeking it out.
16:12She sought it out earlier on in the night.
16:15Mayu's trying to keep her feet on the ground.
16:17Oh!
16:19Oh!
16:20Oh!
16:21Oh!
16:22Oh!
16:23Iwatani, crucifix driver!
16:26Cover here off the crucifix stand.
16:28It's two and two only.
16:33Vakere kicks out, but Iwatani on her feet.
16:39Oh, but look at Stephanie Vakere!
16:44Stephanie Vakere will not go down the will to make history too strong.
16:49Cover for Iwatani.
16:51And it's just two.
16:55Buzzsaw kick to the temple Vakere.
17:00Something has to be the difference maker for one of these women in this matchup.
17:04And will this be it?
17:07Could we see it?
17:08Mayu Iwatani, tombstone pile driver.
17:12And now Vakere is in position.
17:16Mayu has time to make the climb.
17:20But don't take too much time.
17:22It might bite you in the end.
17:24Standing moonsault from the heavens.
17:27Cover!
17:28IWGP Women's Championship.
17:31Still in the grasp of Iwatani.
17:33Iwatani is here.
17:35Mayu Iwatani.
17:35I will thank you.
17:36I am Jini.
17:37Thank you.
17:39Thank you.
17:59I am Jini.
18:01Thank you.
18:03Thanks.
18:03C'est la première défense de la Nouvelle-Japan pro-wrestling ring qui est successif.
18:09Et bien sûr, Stardom a un énorme événement qui vient janvier 4,
18:13le même jour au Wrestle Kingdom,
18:15à Tokyo-Dome City Hall.
18:17C'est juste pour le Wrestle Kingdom,
18:18c'est très loin de la distance.
18:20Donc, si vous allez y aller,
18:22faire un nouveau jour.
18:23Nous devons imaginer que
18:26nous allons voir Mayu
18:27essayer de faire plus de défenses
18:29en avant de ce événement
18:31et Stéphanie Vaquer
18:33pulls herself back up to her feet.
18:36Et un offert de respect,
18:41et de respect et modest
18:42pour Stéphanie Vaquer et Mayu Iwazani.
19:072 successful defenses from Mayu Iwazani.
19:13And what's to come?
19:14Come January 4th for that start of event
19:17that you mentioned, Peta Scott.
19:19We will find out.
19:25Mayu headed to the back with the title still in hand,
19:28but we still have one more championship match
19:30tonight here, Walker.
19:31Absolutely.
19:31Never Openweight Championship main event.
19:34Shingo Takagi
19:35defends against the returning Trent Beretta.
19:37That's coming up right now.
19:39Au revoir.
19:40Au revoir.
19:42Au revoir.
19:42Au revoir.
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