MARIGOLD 1st Anniversary Series MARIGOLD Burning Desire 2025 7/21/25
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MARIGOLD celebrated its 1st Anniversary in grand fashion with Burning Desire 2025, a major milestone event held on July 21, 2025. In just one year, MARIGOLD has emerged as a standout promotion in the joshi scene, blending classic storytelling with modern athleticism. This anniversary special was a celebration of its growth, evolution, and fiery ambition to redefine women’s wrestling in Japan. With championship matches, long-awaited rivalries, and standout performances from top stars and rising prospects, Burning Desire was a statement event.
Match Card:
- MIRAI vs. Miku Aono
A hard-hitting opening contest as two powerful athletes test each other’s strength and endurance. - Rina Yamashita & Nao Ishikawa vs. Sakura Hirota & Yuzuki
Tag team action with a mix of comedy, aggression, and surprise teamwork. - Rina Amikura vs. Saori Anou
Technical flair meets high-speed offense in this exciting singles bout. - Arisa Nakajima vs. Nanae Takahashi
A generational clash of veterans bringing experience and raw intensity to the ring. - Co-Main Event: Unagi Sayaka vs. Takumi Iroha
A brutal and emotional battle with both competitors pushing beyond their limits. - Main Event: Nagisa Nozaki (c) vs. Giulia – MARIGOLD World Championship Match
A historic and highly anticipated title match where Giulia seeks to claim the top prize and cement her return to the joshi scene.
Date:
Monday, July 21, 2025
Location:
Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Conclusion:
Burning Desire 2025 exceeded expectations as MARIGOLD’s 1st Anniversary event delivered emotion, excellence, and unforgettable moments. MIRAI and Aono set the tone with physicality, while Arisa Nakajima vs. Nanae Takahashi paid homage to the legacy of joshi wrestling. Unagi Sayaka and Takumi Iroha stole the show with a powerful, match-of-the-year contender. In the main event, Giulia’s dramatic victory over Nagisa Nozaki not only crowned her the new MARIGOLD World Champion but marked the symbolic rise of a new era for the promotion. MARIGOLD has proven in one year that it’s not just the future—it’s already essential.