STARDOM will present a notable inter-promotional mixed tag team attraction on October 29, as New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Shingo Takagi and STARDOM’s Natsupoi are scheduled to join forces against Hirooki Goto and Yuna Mizumori.

The match was established following STARDOM’s October 11 event, where Natsupoi challenged Mizumori for the High Speed Championship. Mizumori successfully retained the title, turning back one of the division’s most accomplished challengers. The result did not settle the matter for Natsupoi, however, as the post-match developments quickly moved the rivalry in a new direction.

After coming up short in the championship match, Natsupoi requested another opportunity against Mizumori. She also called for the involvement of her husband, Takagi, setting the stage for an unusual contest that brings together wrestlers from STARDOM and NJPW. Takagi then appeared, and the challenge was made for the October 29 card.

Goto will stand beside Mizumori in the opposing corner, creating a match built around two established NJPW competitors sharing the ring with two prominent STARDOM stars. While Natsupoi and Mizumori will carry the immediate issue from their High Speed Championship match into the bout, the presence of Takagi and Goto adds an entirely different level of intrigue.

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A Championship Match Creates a New Direction

Mizumori’s victory on October 11 is central to the story heading into October 29. Natsupoi entered the High Speed Championship match with the goal of taking the title, but Mizumori emerged with her championship intact. That outcome gives Mizumori momentum and reinforces her standing as the division’s champion, while also leaving Natsupoi with unfinished business.

Rather than waiting for a standard singles rematch, Natsupoi’s response has expanded the scope of the rivalry. The October 29 match will not be a title defense, but it provides a high-profile setting for Natsupoi to pursue redemption against Mizumori. A victory over the champion, particularly one in which Natsupoi is directly involved in the decision, could strengthen the argument that she remains deserving of another one-on-one championship opportunity.

For Mizumori, the assignment is equally meaningful. She has already defeated Natsupoi in a High Speed Championship setting, and another win would give her further leverage should Natsupoi continue to seek a rematch. Mizumori will also have Goto as her partner, providing a formidable ally against the power and experience Takagi brings to the STARDOM ring.

Takagi and Goto Add NJPW Experience to the Match

Takagi’s inclusion makes the bout especially significant. The NJPW veteran has developed a reputation for intensity, physicality, and the ability to thrive in major-match environments. His team with Natsupoi also offers a rare chance to see the married couple compete together in a prominent setting.

They will not be facing an easy pairing. Goto brings substantial experience of his own and will be tasked with countering Takagi while supporting Mizumori in her continuing issue with Natsupoi. The matchup naturally presents several compelling possibilities: Takagi and Goto can renew their own competitive dynamic, while Natsupoi and Mizumori can resume the conflict that emerged from the High Speed Championship bout.

Mixed tag matches often place particular emphasis on teamwork, ring positioning, and the ability to capitalize on brief openings. Those factors should be especially important here. Natsupoi has a clear personal motivation after the October 11 defeat, while Mizumori has the confidence of a successful title defense behind her. Takagi and Goto, meanwhile, bring the sort of ring awareness that can determine momentum in a match where the opposing sides may have different strategic priorities.

The announced contest is also an example of the continued appeal of matches that blend STARDOM and NJPW talent. The companies’ performers bring distinct histories and fanbases into the same environment, and the October 29 bout has a built-in emotional hook beyond the inter-promotional element. Natsupoi and Takagi are not merely a temporary tag team; they are a married couple entering a match together after Natsupoi personally sought Takagi’s support.

Another Possible Appearance for the Couple

Takagi also indicated that he and Natsupoi could share the ring again at the November 20 Bound For Unbound event presented by the NJPW faction Unbound Co. No additional match details were established in the announcement, but the possibility adds another layer to what could become a memorable period for the couple as an on-screen team.

That tease makes the October 29 match more than a one-off curiosity. If Takagi and Natsupoi find success against Goto and Mizumori, attention will naturally turn toward whether their partnership could continue in another setting on November 20. Even without a confirmed opponent or bout format for Bound For Unbound, the suggestion that they may team again leaves open the prospect of further mixed tag appearances.

In their post-show backstage comments, Takagi and Natsupoi also discussed the idea of potentially facing other wrestling couples. Among the names raised were IYO SKY and NARAKU, as well as Konosuke Takeshita and Yuka Sakazaki. The discussion was presented as an idea rather than an announced match, but it reflects the possibilities created by putting real-life couples together in wrestling competition.

There is no indication that any of those potential matches have been finalized. Still, the conversation gives added context to the October 29 booking. Takagi and Natsupoi could be viewed as a pairing with room for more appearances should the response and circumstances support it. Their immediate focus, though, remains the team of Goto and Mizumori.

What to Watch on October 29

The most direct question is whether Natsupoi can reverse the momentum created by Mizumori’s High Speed Championship defense. She does not need to win a singles match to make a statement; a decisive performance in the mixed tag setting could be enough to keep the championship rivalry alive. Conversely, Mizumori can further establish control over the situation by again standing tall over her challenger.

Takagi and Goto’s involvement ensures that the match will not be solely about the title picture. Their presence raises the stakes of every exchange and gives each side a veteran capable of changing the pace of the contest. The matchup also provides fans with a rare opportunity to see Takagi and Natsupoi operating as a unit rather than simply being connected away from the ring.

STARDOM’s October 29 show will therefore feature a match with several stories converging at once: Mizumori’s successful High Speed Championship defense, Natsupoi’s desire to respond, the unusual pairing of Takagi and Natsupoi, and the NJPW connection represented by Takagi and Goto. With a possible additional team-up teased for November, the result could have significance beyond a single night.

For now, the match is set: Shingo Takagi and Natsupoi will take on Hirooki Goto and High Speed Champion Yuna Mizumori on October 29. Mizumori has already won the first chapter against Natsupoi. The next chapter will unfold with two NJPW standouts joining the fight.

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