{"id":119394,"date":"2023-06-22T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=119394"},"modified":"2023-06-22T09:09:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T13:09:58","slug":"stardom-sunshine-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/06\/22\/stardom-sunshine-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: STARDOM Sunshine 2023 (6\/25\/23)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>STARDOM<\/strong> returns to PPV this weekend with <em><strong>STARDOM Sunshine 2023<\/strong><\/em>. The first of back-to-back PPV weekends for the company, <em>STARDOM Sunshine 2023<\/em>, is the penultimate stop before the <em><strong>STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023<\/strong><\/em> begins in mid-July. While the show this weekend only features two championship matches, it could prove pivotal in changing faction dynamics heading into the Summer&#8217;s Hottest Tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">STARDOM Sunshine 2023 Full Card:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hanan, Saya Iida and Momo Kohgo (STARS) vs. Aya Sakura, Yuna Mizumori and Waka Tsukiyama<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passion Injection Match:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nanae Takahashi vs. HANAKO<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Special Singles Match:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Syuri vs. Xena<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Goddesses of Stardom Tag Team Championship Match:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MIRAI and Ami Sohrei (THE NEW ERAs)(c) vs. Mina Shirakawa and Mariah May (Rose Gold)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tam Nakano, Natsupoi and KAIRI vs. Maika, Suzu Suzuki, and Mei Seira<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All Out Warfare Loser Leaves Unit Hardcore Cage Match:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani, AZM, Lady C, Hina and Miyu Amasaki (Queen\u2019s Quest) vs. Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Momo Watanabe, Starlight Kid, Ruaka and Rina (Oedo Tai)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artist of STARDOM Championship Cage Match:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Giulia, Thekla, and Mai Sakurai (Bari-Bari Bombers)(c) vs. Mayu Iwatani, Koguma, and Hazuki (STARS Triple Crazy)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This Sunday, June 25, it&#8217;s Stardom in Sunshine LIVE on PPV! 2 big cage matches! 2 big title matches!<\/p>\n<p>4PM JST\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<br \/>\n3AM Eastern\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<br \/>\nMidnight Pacific\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<br \/>\n8AM BST\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/p>\n<p>Order now!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JtJxpfSjoy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/JtJxpfSjoy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y8cCCN6nOC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Y8cCCN6nOC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/we_are_stardom\/status\/1671696015597146112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 22, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can Club Venus Rebound at Ami &amp; MIRAI\u2019s Expense?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When <strong>Club Venus<\/strong> firmly separated from <strong>Cosmic Angels<\/strong> last April, the group was at the top of the world with their leader, <strong>Mina Shirakawa<\/strong>, winning the Wonder of Stardom Championship a week later. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, in recent weeks the group has struggled immensely mere months into existence. With<strong> Jessie<\/strong> returning to America in early June and Mina quickly losing her title to <strong>Tam Nakano<\/strong> at the end of May, STARDOM\u2019s newest faction is looking to bounce back with some championship gold at <em>STARDOM Sunshine 2023<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That won\u2019t be an easy task, though, as Mina Shirakawa and Mariah May, now known as Rose Gold, will be tasked with defeating <strong>THE NEW ERAs<\/strong> on June 25th. While they were able to defeat the championship duo at Korakuen Hall earlier this month,<strong> Ami Sourei<\/strong> and <strong>MIRAI<\/strong> are known to be nearly undefeatable when the titles are on the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Return of the Angel Killer?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a match that could prove monumental depending on the outcome, The recently-aligned trio of <strong>Maika<\/strong>, S<strong>uzu Suzuki<\/strong>, and <strong>Mei Seira<\/strong> will meet Tam Nakano, <strong>Natsupoi<\/strong>, and <strong>KAIRI<\/strong> in trios action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the recent turmoil that has arisen following <strong>ReSTART\u2019s<\/strong> loss of the Artists of Stardom Championships last month, it is unknown what the state of KAIRI\u2019s relationship is with both Natsupoi and <strong>Saori Anou<\/strong>. On the other hand, KAIRI has long been frenemies with Tam Nakano, and with the <strong>Kozuen<\/strong> leader now holding both the top championships in STARDOM, KAIRI may be on the hunt for one of her old treasures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other side of things, Maika has been on a tear in recent months, having not been pinned nor submitted this entire year. With her recent partnership with Suzu Suzuki and Mei Seira elevating Maika even more, this match could put Maika in contention for Nakano\u2019s Red Belt ahead of the <strong>5STAR Grand Prix<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, considering the fact that Suzu, Mei, and Maika have become one of the biggest threats to any other trio in the company, an Artists of Stardom Championship opportunity could be awaiting them if they win their match at <em>STARDOM Sunshine 2023<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utami\u2019s Fallen Queendom<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The presumed semi-final of STARDOM Sunshine 2023 will pit <strong>Queen\u2019s Quest<\/strong> against <strong>Oedo Tai<\/strong> in a hardcore cage match with the faction membership on the line. In the 6v6 bout with cage escape rules, the last remaining member of the losing team inside the cage must leave their faction, and for Queen\u2019s Quest, this match could not come at a worse time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <strong>Utami Hayashishsita<\/strong>-led faction is currently beltless for the first time since mid-2020, and turmoil is rampant amongst its top members. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While the issues began between <strong>Saya Kamitani<\/strong> and her <strong>AphroditE<\/strong> tag team partner, <strong>AZM<\/strong> has recently also questioned Utami\u2019s leadership capabilities in recent weeks. Considering that Oedo Tai is highly proficient in these faction-altering matchups, QQ is at an undeniable disadvantage in this bout. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can QQ\u2019s top trio resolve their issues for the betterment of the group, or will <strong>Natsuko Tora<\/strong> and her soldiers do severe damage to Utami and her Queendom on June 25th?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Art of the Cagematch<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Artists of Stardom Championships will be on the line in the second half of the double main event at STARDOM Sunshine 2023. STARS&#8217; top tier members of <strong>Mayu Iwatani<\/strong>, <strong>Hazuki<\/strong>, and <strong>Koguma<\/strong>, collectively known as <strong>Stars Triple Crazy<\/strong>, will challenge DDM&#8217;s <strong>Bari Bari Bombers<\/strong> for the titles inside of a steel cage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will be the second year in a row that STARS competes in a 3v3 cage match, hoping to go back-to-back after winning their bout against QQ on June 26th, 2022. This will also mark merely the second time that this constellation of STARS will challenge for the Artists of Stardom Championships, with their first coming nearly two years ago when they faced <strong>MaiHimePoi<\/strong> in a ladder match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While STARS has an undeniable advantage in special match types, the new champions are unlikely to waver due to the stipulation. While all three women will be competing in their first-ever cage match on June 25th, They enter the cage with the utmost confidence and plan to prey on Mayu Iwatani\u2019s hesitation and unwillingness to compete in another match of this kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\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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