Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani - Gold May 2016
Added 2025-01-19 17:00:04 +0000 UTCWatch: https://streamable.com/rj4sav
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I've seen you ask about the hesitant hand spot a few times, so in the instance that no one has informed you yet... That spot is called the Test of Strength, one competitor holds out their hand to issue the challenge, they excude confidence because they're sure they'll win. The other accepts, but they're nervous because they suspect that either their opponent is physically stronger than them, or that they'll use the spot to execute a cheap shot, as using both your hands like that leaves your torso wide open to a knee shot. The test of strength is a classic wrestling spot going back decades, and is an easy way for a heel to get heel heat with the crowd by cheating their way out of it, or to give a face a high spot by letting them overcome the heel and win the test by pushing their opponent to the corner or maneuvering it into a pin. It's fallen a little out of favor in recent years in exchange for more of the Boo Yay punches spot, but you'll still see it here and there
G_Rez
2025-03-21 06:40:17 +0000 UTCRecording those today actually
Dport
2025-01-19 22:56:29 +0000 UTCI love Iyo so much lol Probably my favorite women's wrestler of all time(for now I'm getting back into 80s and 90s women's wrestlers to make sure) And honestly Iyo is up there on favorite wrestlers in general So many men she outworks on a weekly basis
Paul Watson
2025-01-19 22:53:58 +0000 UTCWhen do you guys plan on doing the rumble reactions? I’m really excited for those!
Chase
2025-01-19 20:45:47 +0000 UTCPeople bring up a lot different names when it comes to who Iyo's wrestling soulmate is. But, I genuinely do think that if the Io vs. Mayu rivalry was more known outside of just the hardcore/joshi fanbase, it would be unanimously agreed upon that Mayu is Iyo's wrestling soulmate and greatest rivalry based on match quality, storytelling, & history. When the tally tier for January happens, I'ma request their rematch that they have a couple months later that I think you guys would really like (plus I'll add more context to their rivalry).
Matthew
2025-01-19 19:42:31 +0000 UTCLoving seeing more STARDOM content. One of these days I hope you get to watch the legendary Kagetsu vs Mayu feud that took place there.
Noct
2025-01-19 18:54:43 +0000 UTC
