MARIGOLD 1st Anniversary Series MARIGOLD Burning Desire 2025 6/14/25
MARIGOLD 1st Anniversary Series MARIGOLD Burning Desire 2025 6/14/25
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Event Date & Time
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (JST)
Venue:
Korakuen Hall – Tokyo, Japan
A sacred ground in Japanese professional wrestling, Korakuen Hall is synonymous with legacy, intensity, and a crowd known for elevating every match. For MARIGOLD’s 1st Anniversary celebration, it served as the perfect battleground.
Complete Match Card & Match-by-Match Breakdown:
Main Event
Takumi Iroha vs. Sareee
A true epic that lived up to its top billing. Takumi Iroha’s explosive power collided with Sareee’s world-class technique in a bout that had the crowd hanging on every near fall. With blistering strikes, flawless counters, and layered psychology, this match wasn’t just a main event — it was a defining moment in joshi wrestling. Both women left the ring elevated, with fans declaring it a potential Match of the Year.
Co-Main Event
Giulia & MIRAI vs. Maya Yukihi & Utami Hayashishita
A clash of two dream teams brought out a tag team clinic. Giulia and MIRAI’s fiery offense overwhelmed at times, but Maya and Utami’s synergy and technical brilliance kept the bout unpredictable. The sequences were crisp, the pacing electric, and the crowd reaction thunderous. A celebration of tag wrestling at its finest.
Feature Match
Nanae Takahashi vs. Chihiro Hashimoto
When legacy meets brute force, the result is pure fireworks. Nanae and Chihiro waged war in a match filled with suplexes, lariats, and jaw-dropping resilience. Neither woman gave an inch, and the match ended not with a handshake but with respectful eye contact — warriors acknowledging each other’s place in the sport.
Rising Star Battle
Xena vs. Natsumi Sumikawa
This bout put the spotlight on the future of MARIGOLD. Xena, oozing charisma, and Natsumi, a tactician in the making, blended styles in a bout that was equal parts fast-paced and smart. Expect both women to be main event fixtures in the years to come — they already carry themselves like stars.
Opening Contest
Mariah May vs. Lady C
The evening kicked off with energy and elegance. Mariah May, bringing international experience and confidence, pushed Lady C to her limits. Lady C showed remarkable growth and fire, making this match a tone-setter for the night. A strong opener that got the Tokyo crowd fully engaged.
Event Recap & Final Thoughts:
MARIGOLD: Burning Desire 2025 was more than a show — it was a celebration of spirit, strength, and sisterhood in professional wrestling. Celebrating its first anniversary, MARIGOLD proved that it’s not just here to participate, but to dominate.
From the rookies climbing the ranks to the legends still proving their worth, the entire roster delivered top-tier performances. The card balanced heart-pounding action with emotionally layered stories — a hallmark of truly elite wrestling.
The crowd at Korakuen Hall left energized and emotional, having witnessed a promotion not just reflect on its roots, but declare its ambitions boldly. MARIGOLD is no longer the new kid on the block — it’s a movement with global potential.
With storytelling finesse, international appeal, and a talent pool that runs deep, the next year looks even brighter. If Year One was about foundation, Year Two is about evolution. MARIGOLD is burning brighter than ever.