Stardom Discussion

[Apoho Creed]

I think it will either be AZM or Saya as the last woman standing. Either Saya's hubris costing her the rest of the group, or the original staying.
I think Lady C would likely end up in another unit, probably as their fall girl. Hina, it'd be interesting if she joins one of her sisters, but also I do know that there's a chance that Crazy Star will potentially form their own unit so one or two of QQ may join them.

AZM, I think it'd be interesting if, after the SLK match at All Together they potentially team together in the same unit, someway and somehow.
But like, I don't think Oedo Tai would disband. They have the role of Stardom's main antagonists, with Thekla recently joining. Though I do think they need a refresh to be seen as more "legit threats." Because like, there has not been an Oedo Tai member who has held either the white or red belt since Kagetsu was around. But it's probably Queen's Quest done.

It hurts either way for me. I remember when Rossy and Stardom said we are going to have Groups and I even remember the first Stardom Draft they did. For Years Kagetsu wanted AZM and Momo one Draft stole her as her first Pick. When I first started watching Stardom Oedo Tai was my favorite group and this was the days when you had Mayu, Kairi, and Io vs OT vs the Gaijin talent. Kagetsu, Kyoko Kimura, Kris Wolf, and later Hana came in and made me fall in love day one when she was a mystery talent for a Tag Match. Kagetsu took the reigns from Kyoko and took it to great heights with Hazuki and fell surely once HZK and Kagetsu retired from Wrestling. Momo and SLK have been the saviors so for me the group ending with Tora out I wouldn't mind that at all if Momo and SLK are the either one of the ones left standing. AZM for all we know is the last one standing and she brings in SLK as the first new Queen's Quest Teammate.

 

[Leon TrotSky]

I think it will either be AZM or Saya as the last woman standing. Either Saya's hubris costing her the rest of the group, or the original staying.
I think Lady C would likely end up in another unit, probably as their fall girl. Hina, it'd be interesting if she joins one of her sisters, but also I do know that there's a chance that Crazy Star will potentially form their own unit so one or two of QQ may join them.

AZM, I think it'd be interesting if, after the SLK match at All Together they potentially team together in the same unit, someway and somehow.
But like, I don't think Oedo Tai would disband. They have the role of Stardom's main antagonists, with Thekla recently joining. Though I do think they need a refresh to be seen as more "legit threats." Because like, there has not been an Oedo Tai member who has held either the white or red belt since Kagetsu was around. But it's probably Queen's Quest done.

That gets me thinking.... AZM, SLK, and a defector from Oedo Tai as the foundation for a new unit

 

[Rosie]

That gets me thinking.... AZM, SLK, and a defector from Oedo Tai as the foundation for a new unit

I doubt SLK would be happy teaming with someone from Oedo Tai given how they kicked her out and EVERYONE seemed on board for it.
You know, except for the fact she had a White belt match earlier in the year, her PARTNER got pinned in the tag match, and I'm sure her not being there is hurting their merch sales. Just calling her a "mascot"

WELL SCREW YOU TOO, TORA!

 

[Leon TrotSky]

This is my first time watching this Ranna Yagami and I'm definitely enjoying what she's cooking

 

[Apoho Creed]

 

[Rosie]

AZM and SLK Goddess Champs. Book it, Okada

 

[Apoho Creed]

Back to back Nights of Stardom action!

 

[Apoho Creed]

Back to back Nights of Stardom action!

Full Cards. They better not have Tora beat Maika!

 

[Rosie]

Full Cards. They better not have Tora beat Maika!

Tora, I like her look and entrance, but just she doesn't feel like she's worthy as a red belt holder. It's like the rest of Oedo Tai is great except her as the leader.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Tora, I like her look and entrance, but just she doesn't feel like she's worthy as a red belt holder. It's like the rest of Oedo Tai is great except her as the leader.

And they got another Member Konami turned on Syuri so now Momo and Thekla hold the Tag Titles.

 

[Rosie]

And they got another Member Konami turned on Syuri so now Momo and Thekla hold the Tag Titles.

To be fair, Konami never fully left. She also was a badass in Oedo Tai. Maybe she can take over soon?

Please.

We need main event Konami breaking arms everywhere.

 

[Apoho Creed]

 

[Rosie]

Hopefully Anna kicks some ass in the Five Star. Great chance to learn a few things. Her pool has:

Her
SLK
Syuri
Saori Anou

Spoiler: Based on Result

unless they swap her and Poi to keep a champ/defending winner in each pool. Poi winning is Poifection.

Koguma
Xena
And whoever wins between Miyu and Lady C.

A lot of good workers with a mix of styles. She'll probably learn a few things from the tournament and if she does well, maybe appear for an extra tour or two to pick up a few tricks and add to a storyline or two.

The Blocks are

Lady C/Miyu Amasaki	Risa Sera	Yuna Mizumori	Tomoka Inaba
Saori Anou	Suzu Suzuki	Maika	Mayu Iwatani
Syuri	Saya Kamitani	Hazuki	Tam Nakano
Starlight Kid	Hanan	Natsuko Tora	Momo Watanabe
Xena	Ranna Yagami	Konami	AZM
Koguma	Saki Kashima	Manami	Mei Seira
Anna Jay	Thekla	Natsupoi	Saya Iida
BLUE A	Blue B	Red A	Blue B

My predictions for the winners of each block:

Blue A: Starlight Kid, I say knowing 100% there is going to be a shit ton of bias. But they owe it to her after how they borderline buried her last year.
Blue B: Hanan, but I'd also see Saya making it a round.
Red A: If Tora doesn't win the red belt, her, if not, Konami (WHO IS EEEVIL AGAIN!) to get Oedo Tai representation in the semis.
Red B: Tam Nakano.

Then, since it is A vs B in the semis:

Tam beats SLK*
Oedo Tai member beats Hanan

Tam beats Oedo Tai member to win Five Star to get redemption and fight for the title she never lost. The story makes sense. Then also you:

Continue to position Hanan as the potential babyface successor to Mayu Iwatani
Re-legitimise SLK and her new group.
Oedo Tai gets some extra juice.
Then Tam has a chance to FINISH THE STORY.

I also think some arcs to look for/Predictions:
whether or not Thekla will be focused on 'winning' the tournament or to be a shit disturber generally to 'kill your idols.' I genuinely could see her just going "I'm already one of the Goddess Champions. I'm going to weaken everyone in this block to make it easier for my teammates later on."

Bonus for anyone who has changed units in the past few months since there's been a lot of shakeup in that regard.

Also, bonus prediction of one challenger for each belt, assuming the current champions stay:

World: Konami
Wonder: (If there's a swap of blocks) Starlight Kid, if not, Manami as a curveball pick
High Speed: Thekla
IWGP: AZM

 

[Apoho Creed]

Spoiler

I already put my thoughts in the Tweet on how I feel about this dumb decision.

 

[Rosie]

Spoiler

I already put my thoughts in the Tweet on how I feel about this dumb decision.

Spoiler

On one hand I get the Saya turn. QQ is Rossy's baby and a lot of people associated with it left. Though it is a bit of a swerve. And as much as I am not the biggest fan of Tora at times, if booked right she can be a good final boss for a babyface to beat.

BUT SHE IS REBRANDING THE STABLE TO JUST HATE! COME ON! OEDO TAI IS A MUCH BETTER NAME! AT LEAST NAME IT HATE-GUN OR SOMETHING!