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The recent STARDOM event, Flashing Champions 2024, was historic for featuring the first-ever defense of the AEW TBS Championship outside of AEW territories, along with numerous remarkable guest appearances and matches.
Complete Event Summary
- Opening Match: Hina versus Ranna Yagami resulted in a Time Limit Draw
- Tag Team Showcase: Natsupoi & Starlight Kid clashed with Mei Seira & Suzu Suzuki, resulting in another Time Limit Draw
- Single Competition: Maika triumphed over HANAKO
- 6-Woman Tag Match: The team of Rina, Fukigen Death from Oedo Tai, and Azusa Inaba conquered Mina Shirakawa, Waka Tsukiyama, and Xena from EXV
- Artist of Stardom Championship Gauntlet: Oedo Tai’s Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe, and Thekla won against multiple other teams to become #1 contenders
- High Speed Championship Bout: Champion Saya Kamitani successfully defended her title against Saya Iida
- Special Tag Team Match: Tsukasa Fujimoto & Arisa Nakajima defeated Hanan & Mayu Iwatani from STARS
Following a tough defeat, Mayu Iwatani of STARS requested a title match against Tsukasa Fujimoto, who accepted but proposed that the next confrontation should occur in an Ice Ribbon ring, suggesting to even the playing field, since many major title matches had traditionally been at STARDOM events.
- AEW TBS Championship Defense: Champion Willow Nightingale secured a win over Tam Nakano
In her post-match remarks, Tam Nakano voiced her frustration over missing the chance to win the AEW TBS Championship, which would have granted her another opportunity to compete abroad. She notably mentioned Mercedes Moné, expressing her desire to have faced Moné at AEW Double or Nothing had she won.
- Wonder of Stardom Title Match: Champion Saori Anou successfully defended her title against challenger Ami Sohrei
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did the STARDOM event take place?
The event, Flashing Champions 2024, took place in Japan. - Was this the first time the AEW TBS Championship was defended outside of AEW?
Yes, Willow Nightingale’s defense against Tam Nakano marked the first defense of the AEW TBS Championship outside AEW. - Did Mayu Iwatani secure a match against Tsukasa Fujimoto for the IWGP Women’s Title?
Fujimoto agreed to Iwatani’s challenge but suggested that the match take place in an Ice Ribbon ring instead. - Will Tam Nakano get a rematch against Willow Nightingale?
Nakano has expressed her desire for a rematch, but it has not been confirmed whether she will get the opportunity.
Conclusion
The STARDOM Flashing Champions 2024 event will be remembered for its groundbreaking TBS Championship match and the exciting matches that engaged wrestling fans worldwide. It continues to highlight the interconnection between wrestling promotions and the ever-growing presence of women’s wrestling on the global stage. With challenges issued and titles defended, the event delivered an unforgettable night of action that will set the course for future matchups and potential cross-promotional events.