Himeka Passes the Torch: HANAKO Inherits the Famed JP Coaster Move
If you like my JP Coaster, why don't you use it after I retire?
Written by: Erica L
In the world of "Stardom," a true skyscraper has entered the scene! HANAKO, standing tall at a jaw-dropping 181 centimeters, made her big debut at the youth-infused event "NEW BLOOD" (held on the 25th at Yokohama Budokan). Fasten your seatbelts, wrestling fanatics, because this is gonna be one heck of a ride!
Hanako Ueda, as she's known outside the ring, crushed the pro-test on January 31st. Her ring name and the big reveal were announced at a press conference on the 7th, setting the stage for an epic entrance. Teaming up with the equally towering Lady C (178 centimeters), these colossal queens formed a tag team that went head-to-head with the fierce duo of Maika and Himeka, aptly named "MaiHime."
With student wrestling experience under her belt, HANAKO bravely squared off against Maika, fearlessly engaging in ground combat against her more seasoned rival. Despite being cornered and overpowered by MaiHime's relentless assault, our feisty rookie counterattacked with a lightning-fast elbow. The crowd went wild as she executed a thunderous brainbuster on Maika – talk about making a statement!
HANAKO's indomitable performance continued to set the venue ablaze as she charged at Himeka with a shoulder tackle. Sadly, Himeka's veteran defense proved too tough to crack, and HANAKO was taken down by a bone-crushing sandwich lariat from MaiHime, losing her momentum. In the final moments, Himeka clinched the victory with a JP Coaster and a decisive three-count.
Post-match, an emotional HANAKO shared her thoughts, saying, "I was flooded with so many emotions... It was a blast to fight alongside Lady C against MaiHime." She reflected on the intense battle, admitting, "Each move was brutal, and there were times when I felt like throwing in the towel, but I desperately wanted to win."
Clearly impressed by HANAKO's tenacity, Himeka offered an intriguing proposal: "If you like my JP Coaster, why don't you use it after I retire?" Surprised and thrilled, HANAKO eagerly replied, "Really? I'd love to use it!"
In response, Himeka encouraged the towering newcomer, saying, "Always aim higher, take pride in your larger-than-life stature, and elevate Stardom as a dominant competitor."
In a bold move at the same event, HANAKO and Lady C threw down the gauntlet, challenging the inaugural NEW BLOOD Tag Team Championship winners, Starlight Kid and Karma. While the reigning champs have yet to respond, HANAKO's eyes sparkled with determination as she expressed her ambition to grow and soar alongside Lady C.