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>[Behind the Scenes – Field Notes]
>Women’s pro wrestling promotion *Marigold* will hold its second Ryogoku Kokugikan event on the 26th. The semi-main event features World Champion Utami Hayashishita defending against Dream Star GP winner Aono Miku, while the main event sees WWE Superstar Iyo Sky face Mayu Iwatani in their first encounter in seven years and five months. But this reporter is especially looking forward to the efforts of the younger generation.
>Leading the charge is Victoria Yuzuki, runner-up in the Dream Star GP, who will challenge for the United National Championship. The opening match features a second-generation clash between Tanaka Kizuna, daughter of Fukawa Yumi, and Shinno, daughter of Omukai Michiko. Super rookie Yamaoka Seri will face the Sendai Girls powerhouse Hashimoto Chihiro in a singles match.
>A moment that showed just how much these young wrestlers push each other came during the Dream Star GP finals on September 14 at Korakuen Hall. While watching Yuzuki and Iwatani’s match from the balcony, Seri and Kizuna were seen in tears, saying “It’s frustrating.” For Kizuna, Yuzuki is both a 2023 debut classmate and her tag partner. For Seri, who debuted in January, Yuzuki is an admired senior and frequent measuring stick.
