{"id":64963,"date":"2020-03-27T14:22:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/?p=64963"},"modified":"2020-08-02T08:23:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T12:23:30","slug":"must-watch-stardom-2011-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2020\/03\/27\/must-watch-stardom-2011-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Watch Matches: Stardom 2011-2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the current unprecedented lockdowns\/cancellations etc. caused by the coronavirus wrestling is needed more than ever. That’s why we are here to recommend some good ole professional wrestling matches to fill your time and give you your fix. This is a time when the streaming services like the WWE Network<\/a>, Powerslam TV<\/a>, and IMPACT Plus<\/a> among others come into great use for you to go back and find some classics. This is the “Must Watch Matches” series, in this edition we explore the must-watch matches from the formative years of\u00a0World Wonder Ring Stardom<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note: This is not necessarily based on anything except wrestling matches that can bring any fan pure joy at any time. We hope you enjoy the list and check out these matches in this time of difficulty. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n

Nanae Takahashi vs Arisa Hoshiki (February 12, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This match sums up everything that made Stardom so fun in it’s earlier years.\u00a0 The veteran Nanae took on the Arisa Hoshiki in just her second-ever match.\u00a0 Young Hoshiki really took the fight to Takahashi, no matter how hard Takahashi hit, Hoshiki hit harder.\u00a0 There’s a fire and uniqueness to Hoshiki who was still putting things together and covered for her lack of experience by kicking people’s skin off.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sakura Hirota vs Haruka (February 27 & March 27, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sakura Hirota has always been one of the best comedy wrestlers around.\u00a0 So what better way to use her than to have her wrestle a child, yes an actual child.\u00a0 Haruka is best known as the little girl that wrestled Kenny Omega\u00a0<\/strong>but she was also a fixture of Stardom’s early shows.\u00a0 This mini-series with Hirota was really fun with Hirota playing up the comedy while Haruka just outdid her in every way.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Stardom World Link 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Yuzuki Aikawa vs Arisa Hoshiki (April 10, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first-ever ace of Stardom Yuzuki Aikawa was an absolute killer in the ring.\u00a0 She took to wrestling like a duck to water and was instantly one of the most entertaining women on the roster.\u00a0 In this match, she faced Arisa Hoshiki another top tier striker.\u00a0 What ensued was a stiff match that was just a joy to watch as neither woman backed down from the onslaught of strikes.\u00a0 It’s insane to think they had less than 15 matches combined experience before this match.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Yoshiko vs Natsuki Taiyo (April 30, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Natsuki Taiyo was one of the best wrestlers to ever step into a Stardom ring and while it’s unfortunate that most of her run with the company isn’t easily available to see we do have this match of hers against a young Yoshiko.\u00a0 This match followed a simple David vs Goliath structure with Taiyo wowing with her high flying abilities.\u00a0 An easy recommendation to help get some eyes on the fantastic Taiyo.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Yoko Bito vs Arisa Hoshiki (May 8, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fan-favorite Yoko Bito does battle with Arisa Hoshiki.\u00a0 This is another match where the two competitors are beating each other up to try and get the win.\u00a0 Both Bito and Hoshiki debuted just months prior to this encounter but you wouldn’t even notice their lack of experience as they kicked each other harder and harder as the match went on<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Mayu Iwatani vs Hiroyo Matsumoto (September 20, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Young Mayu Iwatani was a high flier and in this match, she faced the “lady destroyer” Matsumoto.\u00a0 Matsumoto being the more experienced, bigger, and stronger competitor didn’t take it easy on poor Iwatani but Mayu showed a lot of heart, something which would become her trademark as her career progressed.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Yuzuki Aikawa vs Saki Kashima (September 20, 2011)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Aikawa make another appearance on this list and once again it’s for beating the daylights out of a fellow newcomer.\u00a0 Saki Kashima was really good as she pulled out some really complex and unique maneuvers to try and get a foothold in the match but would often get stopped by a kick to the head.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Saki Kashima vs Natsuki Taiyo vs Yoko Bito (February 2, 2012)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Joshi triple threats have a high floor.\u00a0 With these three competitors involved you were guaranteed a good time.\u00a0 Taiyo brought her speed and aerial abilities, Kashima brought fire and some more of her complex offense and Bito was just there taking glee in kicking the both of them when she could.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Kairi Hojo vs Nanae Takahashi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even in her early days, it was apparent that Kairi Hojo had talent and this match is all the proof you need.\u00a0 This match was similar to Takahashi vs Hoshiki in that Takahashi was the battle-hardened veteran who beat up her younger opponent.\u00a0 Kairi Hojo fought back with fire and showed off some of the tenacity that would make her one of the most successful performers in Stardom history.<\/p>\n

Stardom World Link<\/a><\/p>\n

Stay tuned to the\u00a0Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a>\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.\u00a0 And make sure to subscribe to\u00a0Stardom World<\/a> to see these fantastic matches from Stardom’s early days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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