{"id":117337,"date":"2022-12-26T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=117337"},"modified":"2022-12-26T06:30:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T11:30:12","slug":"stardom-dream-queendom-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2022\/12\/26\/stardom-dream-queendom-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022 Card (12\/29\/2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 has been an impressive year for STARDOM. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2022\/02\/18\/kairi-sane-returns-to-stardom-now-goes-by-kairi\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">return of KAIRI<\/a> to the company to the biggest 5STAR Grand Prix in history, fans of the premier women\u2019s wrestling company in the world have been on a rollercoaster of a ride over the last twelve months. Now, STARDOM is looking to end things with a bang as they present STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022 on December 29 inside Ryogoku Sumo Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show\u2019s card has the unexpected theme of STARDOM wrestlers battling outside forces, something that has been present all throughout 2022, but is now being pushed to the forefront. Without any further ado, let\u2019s get right into the meat and potatoes of the last STARDOM show of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022 Full Match Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">December 29 Ryogoku Kokugikan<br \/>Stardom Dream Queendom<br \/>\u25c6World of Stardom Title Match<br \/>(C) Syuri<br \/>vs<br \/>Giulia <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9ukbHBAJXD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9ukbHBAJXD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/we_are_stardom\/status\/1600078346628796416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 6, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>Stardom Rumble: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rina, Hina, Lady C, Miyu Amasaki, Waka Tsukiyama, Yuna Mizumori, Tomoka Inaba, SAKI, Fukigen DEATH, Chairman Ram, Super Strong Stardom Machine, X, XX, and more<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pink Kabuki Returns: <\/strong>Mina Shirakawa &amp; Unagi Sayaka vs. Mai Sakurai &amp; Thekla<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Triangle Derby Prelude:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mayu Iwatani, Hanan &amp; Momo Kohgo vs. Hazuki, Koguma &amp; Saya Iida<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>#1 Contenders Three-Way Tag:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MIRAI &amp; Ami Sohrei vs. Maika &amp; Himeka vs Natsuko Tora &amp; Ruaka<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Special Singles Match:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> KAIRI vs. Utami Hayashishita\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*The loser must wear their rookie gear and make their entrance with no music or theatrics for an undisclosed amount of time<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>High Speed Championship Match:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AZM (c) vs. Hikari Shimizu (COLORS)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hardcore Match for the Artists of Stardom Championships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saki Kashima, Momo Watanabe &amp; Starlight Kid vs. Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki &amp; Kurumi Hiiragi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goddesses of Stardom Championship Match:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Natsupoi &amp; Tam Nakano (c) vs. Nanae Takahashi &amp; Yuu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wonder of Stardom Championship Match:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saya Kamitani (c) vs. Haruka Umesaki<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>World of Stardom Championship Match:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Syuri (c) vs. Giulia<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAIRI Battles Utami in a Cool, Royal, and Beautiful Special Singles Match<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">December 29 Ryogoku Kokugikan<br \/>Stardom Dream Queendom<br \/>\u25c6Special Singles Match<br \/>KAIRI vs Utami Hayashishita <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JRI8TGI3QV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JRI8TGI3QV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/we_are_stardom\/status\/1600068045010894848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 6, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAIRI\u2019s return to STARDOM and subsequent victory over Mayu Iwatani to become the inaugural IWGP Women\u2019s Champion has been a major development this year, and one of her remaining dream matches in the company will take place at STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022. Her opponent, Utami Hayashishita, challenged KAIRI to a match following her IWGP title victory but said that she was undeserving of challenging for the title, leaving KAIRI to set a unique stipulation for the bout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of either woman effectively starting over in terms of their presentation is certainly an interesting one, though due to the match\u2019s designation as a Special Singles Match, it will only have a 15-minute time limit. So not only will this first-time matchup feature Utami and KAIRI trying to beat each other, it will force them to try and beat the clock as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prominence Brings the Fire Against Oedo Tai<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahead of the first-ever Triangle Derby set to begin on January 3rd, the top of the trios mountain will be determined at STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022. Prominence will get their first shot at STARDOM gold since May when Kurumi Hiiragi, Risa Sera, and Suzu Suzuki challenge the Oedo Tai trio of Saki Kashima, Momo Watanabe, and Starlight Kid for the Artists of Stardom Championship in a hardcore match. The match type, though decided by Oedo Tai, is the Prominence contingent\u2019s specialty and could spell disaster for the overconfident champions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the several Stardom vs. The World bouts on the card, this could be considered the biggest toss-up, as Prominence has remained involved in the company since January and has already been announced as a trio participating in next month\u2019s tournament. While you can never count out Saki Kashima\u2019s upset abilities with the Kishikaisei, it&#8217;s hard to pick against Suzu, Kurumi, and Risa on December 29th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meltear Shows 7Upp the New World<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reign of Natsupoi and Tam Nakano as Goddesses of Stardom Champions continues to impress, with their upcoming defense against tag league winners Yuu and Nanae Takahashi set to be their biggest defense to date at Ryogoku Sumo Hall. With the official release of their theme song, Double Frontier, happening on the same day as the event, Meltear\u2019s comment about wanting to become a modern Beauty Pair has proven to be far from an empty promise. Their match against Yuu and Nanae will also come just days ahead of Tam Nakano\u2019s match against KAIRI at Wrestle Kingdom 17, making it an ultra-busy week for the \u201cCutest in the Cosmos\u201d as the new year begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Unexpected Challenger for Saya Kamitani\u2019s White Belt<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"in\" dir=\"ltr\">December 29 Ryogoku Kokugikan<br \/>Stardom Dream Queendom<br \/>\u25c6Wonder of Stardom Title Match<br \/>(C) Saya Kamitani<br \/>vs<br \/>Haruka Umesaki <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4r6vNqL6P6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4r6vNqL6P6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/we_are_stardom\/status\/1600077574813585408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 6, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In perhaps the most controversial match on the STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022 card, Pro Wrestling Diana wrestler Haruka Umesaki will challenge Saya Kamitani for the Wonder of Stardom Championship in her first-ever singles match for the company. The young journeywoman challenged Saya Kamitani at a recent Takadanobaba show but only got the yes after an attack from Oedo Tai, who Umesaki has had a soft alliance with on NEW BLOOD shows throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many expect a solid in-ring performance from this match, Umesaki\u2019s lack of experience in STARDOM has led many to question the decision to have her in the semi-main event of the card. The young pride of Diana will seemingly be contributing to more main-line STARDOM in the future, starting with the Triangle Derby, but her first notable match being on such a big stage could be a sign of things to come for Haruka Umesaki. While few are predicting any sort of \u201cHaruka Shock\u201d here, the developments within the match could clarify what Umesaki\u2019s role in STARDOM will be moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2022\/12\/16\/stardom-triangle-derby-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Stardom Triangle Derby Blocks, Lineup &amp; Participants Announced<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrivederci Vermillion World?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the main event of STARDOM Dream Queendom 2022, Syuri and Giulia collide once more to decide the World of Stardom Champion heading into 2023. For many, this is the clear moment of Giulia\u2019s long-awaited coronation atop the STARDOM mountain, though there may be more than meets the eye when it comes to this match. While the 5STAR Grand Prix winner certainly has an edge, Syuri\u2019s track record in STARDOM remains wildly impressive and cannot be understated. Syuri hasn\u2019t lost a singles championship match in over two years, with her run with the SWA Championship ending with her vacating the belt at the end of 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syuri\u2019s incredible run as a singles champion coming to an end at the hands of Giulia would be a fateful yet meaningful event for several reasons. Not only would Giulia tie up the series against her former tag team partner at 1-1-1, but she would also become only the fourth woman to have ever held both the Red Belt and White Belt in STARDOM history, with the first three being Io Shirai, Mayu Iwatani, and KAIRI. Since the day Giulia stepped foot in STARDOM, it felt inevitable that she would one day sit atop the mountain as World of Stardom Champion, and there are many signs pointing to December 29th, 2022 being that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\"><b><i>Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. 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