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Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024
, often stylized as 5★Star GP 2024 was the thirteenth annual professional wrestling tournament under the Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament branch promoted by the Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. It took place between August 10 and 31, 2024. Tournament history The Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix is a professional wrestling tournament held each summer by Stardom. Similar to Bushiroad-owned male counterpart New Japan Pro-Wrestling with the G1 Climax tournament, it is currently held as a round-robin tournament with wrestlers split into two pools. The winner of each pool will compete in the final to decide the winner. As is the case with G1 Climax, a win is two points and a draw is one point for each wrestler. Storylines The event featured professional wrestling matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling
Professional wrestling, often shortened to either pro wrestling or wrestling,The term "wrestling" is most often widely used to specifically refer to modern scripted professional wrestling, though it is also used to refer to Real life, real-life wrestling combat. is a form of athletic theaterEero Laine (2017). "Stadium-sized theatre: WWE and the world of professional wrestling". In #refChowEtAl2017, Chow et al. (2017). ''Performance and Professional Wrestling'', p. 39: "The business of professional wrestling is the business of theatre. Even if on the surface professional wrestling seems anathema to theatrical sensibilities, it is hard to deny the formal similarities. After all, professional wrestling is scripted entertainment performed live in front of an audience by actors portraying characters." centered around mock combat with the premise that its performers are competitive wrestlers. In the United States, the term "professional wrestling" does not refer to authentic wrest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narrative Thread
A narrative thread, or plot thread (or, more ambiguously, a storyline), refers to particular elements and techniques of writing to center the story in the action or experience of characters rather than to relate a matter in a dry "all-knowing" sort of narration. Thus, the narrative threads experienced by different, but specific characters or sets of characters are those seen in the eyes of those characters that together form a plot element or subplot in the work of fiction. In this sense, each narrative thread is the narrative portion of a work that pertains to the world view of the participating characters cognizant of their piece of the whole, and they may be the villains, the protagonists, a supporting character, or a relatively disinterested official utilized by the author, each thread of which is woven together by the writer to create a work. By utilizing different threads, the writer enables the reader to get pieces of the overall plot while positioning them to identify wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruaka (wrestler)
is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of H.A.T.E. Ruaka is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016–present) Ruaka made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Ruaka at the early age of 12, at ''Goddesses Of Stars'', an event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom on November 20, 2016 where she teamed up with Arisu Nanase in a losing effort to AZM and Natsuko Tora. At Mask Fiesta 2018 on October 28, 2018, Ruaka, under the ring name Bear Dog, teamed up with Black Jungle Fairy and Night Bear in a loss to Dame de Panko, La Gatita and Mayuchica. At the 2019 Stardom Draft on April 14, 2019, J.A.N. was disbanded and Ruaka was drafted to the newly created International Army stable, later known as Tokyo Cyber Squad. At Yokohama Cinderella 2020 on October 3, 2020, Tokyo Cyber Squad was disbanded and Ruaka became unitless. On the first n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayaka Kurara
is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom where she is a member of Cosmic Angels. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–present) In March 2023, Kurara joined World Wonder Ring Stardom as a trainee. She made her official in-ring debut at Stardom New Blood 12 on December 25, 2023, where she faced Saya Kamitani. Cosmic Angels (2024-present) On February 12, 2024, Kurara teamed up with Mei Seira in a losing effort against Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano and Yuna Mizumori), after the match Kurara confronted both Nakano and Mizumori by telling them she wants to join the unit. Kurara would then become their apprentice. April 12, Kurara officially joined the Cosmic Angels with Aya Sakura. At All Star Grand Queendom 2024, Kurara unsuccessfully challenged Rina for the Future of Stardom Championship in her first attempt. On June 21, Sakurara ( Aya Sakura and Sayaka Kurara) unsuccessfully challenged wing★gori ( Hanan and Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waka Tsukiyama
is an American-born Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Empress Nexus Venus. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2020–2021) Tsukiyama competed in the 2021 edition of Pro Wrestling Wave's Catch the Wave tournament where she fought in the Block B, scoring a total of three points after going against Chie Ozora, Sumika Yanagawa and Yappy. At ''Gatoh Move ChocoPro #114'', an event promoted by Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling on May 5, 2021, Tsukiyama unsuccessfully competed against Emi Sakura. At a house show promoted by Pure-J on July 4, 2021, she fell short to Crea (wrestler), Crea. Actwres girl'Z (2020–2021) Tsukiyama made her professional wrestling debut at ''AWG Color's'', an event promoted by Actwres girl'Z on September 6, 2020, where she teamed up with Ayumi Hayashi in a losing effort against Saki (wrestler), Saki and Sakuran Bonita. World Wonder Ring Stardom (2021–present) Cosmic Angels (2021–202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady C (wrestler)
, better known by her ring name , is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom. She is a member of God's Eye (professional wrestling), God's Eye.and also competes under the ring name Super Strong Giant Machine. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2020–present) Early career (2020-2021) Lady C made her professional wrestling debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom on November 14, 2020, where she lost to Saya Iida. At All Star Dream Cinderella on March 3, 2021, Lady C competed in a 24-women Stardom All Star Rumble featuring superstars from Stardom's past and present. Lady C took part in a Future of Stardom Championship tournament on May 15, where she lost to Unagi Sayaka in the first round. Lady C pulled the first win of her career on the fifteenth night of the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2021, 2021 5Star Grand Prix from September 20 where she defeated Waka Tsukiyama in one of Tsukiyama's rookie series of matches. At Stardom 10th An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momo Kohgo
better known by her ring name is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Stars. A former model and actress, Kohgo is also known for her time in P's Party and Actwres girl'Z. Professional wrestling career Japanese independent circuit (2019–2021) Beginning as a freelancer, Kohgo is known for competing in multiple promotions of the Japanese independent scene. She competed in one of Pro Wrestling Wave's signature events, the 2021 Young Block Oh! Oh! division of the Catch the Wave tournament where she competed in the "Block A", scoring a total of two points after going against Tomoka Inaba, Ami Miura and Shizuku Tsukata. At ''New Ice Ribbon #1013 ~ RibbonMania 2019'', an event promoted by Ice Ribbon on December 30, 2019, Kohgo competed in Tequila Saya's retirement 44-person gauntlet match which ended in a time-limit draw and also involved notable opponents such as Ken Ohka, Munenori Sawa, Manami Toyota, Ram Kaich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Sakura
is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom where she is a member of Cosmic Angels. She is the current Sendai Girls Junior Champion. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–present) Sakura made her official in-ring debut at New Blood Premium on March 25, 2023, where she faced Giulia. Sakura had to be long-term withdrawal due to a neck injury since July 9, 2023. Sakura returned on March 10, 2024. Sakura officially joined the Cosmic Angels with Sayaka Kurara on April 12, 2024. Sakura defeated Chi Chi to win the Sendai Girls Junior Championship on March 19, 2025. Championships and accomplishments * Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling ** Sendai Girls Junior Championship ( 1 time, current) * World Wonder Ring Stardom ** Stardom Year-End Awards (1 time) *** Best Unit Award (2024) References External links Aya Sakura- World Wonder Ring Stardom , is a Japanese ''joshi puroresu'' or women's professional wrestling profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyu Amasaki
, better known by her ring name is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom where she was a one-time Future of Stardom Champion and a member of Neo Genesis. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2022–present) Amasaki made her professional wrestling debut on March 11, 2022 at World Wonder Ring Stardom's New Blood 1 event, dedicated to rookies, where she was defeated by Utami Hayashishita. Despite Amasaki's loss, Hayashishita was impressed by the Amasaki's performance and invited the debutant to join Queen's Quest which Amasaki immediately accepted. At the 2022 Cinderella Tournament, Amasaki was defeated by Hazuki in the first-round matches from April 3. At New Blood 3 on July 8, Amasaki began the Supernova Trial, a series of five matches against Stardom's top stars, with a loss to Giulia in the main event. At Stardom in Showcase vol.1, Amasaki was the runner up of a Nagoya rumble match won by Gokigen Death. Amasak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Sapporo World Rendezvous
was two-night professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. The event took place on July 27 and 28, 2024, in Sapporo at Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo. The card comprised a total of 17 matches, with nine on the first night and eight on the second, including one match on Night 1's pre-show and two on Night 2. Four of Stardom's ten championships were on the line. In the main event for Night 1, Natsupoi defeated Saori Anou to win the Wonder of Stardom Championship. In the main event for Night 2, Natsuko Tora defeated Maika to win the World of Stardom Championship, and announced both the dissolution of Oedo Tai and the formation of H.A.T.E. Production Background The show featured professional wrestling matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Night 1 Event The first night of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discovery Communications
Discovery, Inc. was an American multinational mass media factual television conglomerate based in New York City. Established in 1982, the company operated a group of factual and lifestyle television brands, such as the namesake Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and TLC. In 2018, the company acquired Scripps Networks Interactive, adding networks such as Food Network, HGTV, and Travel Channel to its portfolio. Since the purchase, Discovery described itself as serving members of "passionate" audiences, and also placed a focus on streaming services built around its properties. Discovery owned or had interests in local versions of its channel brands in international markets, in addition to its other major regional operations such as Eurosport (a pan-European group of sports channels, most prominently the rightsholder of the Olympic Games throughout most of Europe), GolfTV (an international golf-focused streaming service, which is the international digital rig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HowStuffWorks
HowStuffWorks is an American commercial infotainment website founded by professor and author Marshall Brain, to provide its target audience an insight into the way many things work. The site uses various media to explain complex concepts, terminology, and mechanisms—including photographs, diagrams, videos, animations, and articles. The website was acquired by Discovery Communications in 2007, but was sold to Blucora in 2014. The site has since expanded out into podcasting, focusing on factual topics. In December 2016, HowStuffWorks, LLC became a subsidiary of OpenMail, LLC, later renamed System1. In 2018, the podcast division of the company, which had been spun-off by System1 under the name Stuff Media, was acquired by iHeartMedia for $55 million. History In 1998, then North Carolina State University instructor Marshall Brain (1961–2024), started the site as a hobby. In 1999, Brain raised venture capital and formed HowStuffWorks, Inc. In March 2002, HowStuffWorks wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
