MARIGOLD 1st Anniversary Series MARIGOLD Burning Desire 2025 7/16/25

MARIGOLD 1st Anniversary Series MARIGOLD Burning Desire 2025 7/16/25

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Location: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan

Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Time: Doors open 18:10, Show starts 18:30 (JST)

Event Preview

To celebrate MARIGOLD’s first year, the promotion returns to the iconic Korakuen Hall with Burning Desire 2025, marking their most ambitious show yet. Highlighted by a winner‑takes‑all, double championship main event, featuring Marigold World Champion Utami Hayashishita defending against GHC Women’s Champion Takumi Iroha—a 60-minute clash that promises to redefine both titles

The card delivers high stakes across the board, including a fierce United National Title defense by Mai Sakurai and two blockbuster tag matches showcasing rising MARIGOLD vs. Marvelous rivalries.

Match Card

1. 8‑Woman Tag
   Miku Aono, Kouki Amarei, Kizuna Tanaka & Erina Yamanaka vs. Chika Goto, Nao Ishikawa, Minami Yuuki & Humming Bird

2. 8‑Woman Tag
   MIRAI, Chanyota, Megaton & Yuuka Yamazaki vs. Nagisa Nozaki, Misa Matsui, Chiaki & Rea Seto

3. MARIGOLD vs Marvelous Tag Match
   Victoria Yuzuki & Seri Yamaoka vs. Sora Ayame & Senka Akatsuki

4. Tag Match
   Mayu Iwatani & Komomo Minami vs. Mio Momono & Ai Houzan

5. **United National Championship**
   Mai Sakurai (c) vs. Riko Kawahata
   – Sakurai defends her title for the sixth time

6. **Double Championship Main Event**
   Utami Hayashishita (Marigold World Champion) vs. Takumi Iroha (GHC Women’s Champion)
   – Both titles on the line in a 60‑minute, winner‑takes‑all showdown

Event Conclusion (What to Expect)

• High-stakes drama: The main event’s 60-minute stipulation signals a clear decision is expected—no draws. The winner will dramatically shift the title scene in either MARIGOLD or NOAH (via GHC) .

• Rising rivalries: The MARIGOLD vs. Marvelous tag matches continue their power struggle, spotlighting next-gen talent like Seri Yamaoka and Senka Akatsuki

• Veteran clash: Sakurai’s title defense adds another layer to her meteoric rise, while Kawahata emerges as a formidable challenger .

Overall, Burning Desire 2025 lives up to its name—tonight’s efforts will define MARIGOLD’s next chapter.