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Stars (professional Wrestling)
(often stylized in capital letters such as STARS) is a professional wrestling stable, currently performing in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. Lead by Mayu Iwatani, the stable currently consists of Saya Iida/Super Strong Stardom Machine, Hanan, Koguma, Hazuki and Momo Kohgo. History Under Mayu Iwatani (2018-present) The stable has been considered the union of the well-meaning ladies of the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion since 2017 and became an official faction in the course of the Stardom Draft from April 15, 2018, with Mayu Iwatani as the basic leader, and Starlight Kid, Saki Kashima, Shiki Shibusawa, Natsumi and Tam Nakano as their five picks. Hanan also remained part of them without being mentioned. They had their first match as an official stable on April 21, 2018 at ''Stardom Rebirth'', where Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima & Starlight Kid teamed up to defeat Queen's Quest ( AZM, Konami and Momo Watanabe) in a six-man tag team matc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stars Stable Official Logo
A star is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night, but their immense distances from Earth make them appear as fixed points of light. The most prominent stars have been categorised into constellations and asterisms, and many of the brightest stars have proper names. Astronomers have assembled star catalogues that identify the known stars and provide standardized stellar designations. The observable universe contains an estimated to stars. Only about 4,000 of these stars are visible to the naked eye, all within the Milky Way galaxy. A star's life begins with the gravitational collapse of a gaseous nebula of material composed primarily of hydrogen, along with helium and trace amounts of heavier elements. Its total mass is the main factor determining its evolution and eventual fate. A star shines for most of its active life due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konami (wrestler)
, known mononymously as Konami, is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is a two-time Artist of Stardom Champion, and two-time Goddess of Stardom Champion. Takemoto was trained by Kana and Minoru Tanaka, making her debut in February 2015. Konami spent her early career competing for independent promotions such as Pro Wrestling Wave, Reina and JWP, eventually signing to Reina. After leaving the promotion in July 2016, she went on a short hiatus before returning to pro wrestling in November and debuting for World Wonder Ring Stardom in December 2016, going on to become a regular in the promotion before signing full time in May 2018. Career Early career (2015–2016) Konami first developed an interest in pro wrestling through her brother, who was an avid fan himself and would regularly watch it on television. Eventually, she and her brother attended a local show where she met Kana, and expressed interest in becoming a wrestler. Kana told her to apply for training after she ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Sendai Cinderella 2020
was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. It took place on November 15, 2020 in Sendai, Japan, at the Sendai Sun Plaza with a limited attendance due in part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time. Storylines The show featured eight professional wrestling matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. Event The first match of the night saw Donna Del Mondo's Maika retaining the Future of Stardom Championship The is a women's professional wrestling championship owned by the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion. The title was introduced on February 18, 2018, and the inaugural champion was crowned on March 28, when Starlight Kid defeated Shiki Shibusawa ... over Stars' Saya Iida, where she scored her second defense in a row. In the next match, Starlight Kid cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling Match Types
Many types of wrestling matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, are performed in professional wrestling. Some gimmick matches are more common than others and are often used to advance or conclude a storyline. Throughout professional wrestling's decades long history, some gimmick matches have spawned many variations of the core concept. Singles match The singles match is the most common of all professional wrestling matches, which involves only two competitors competing for one fall. A victory is obtained by pinfall, submission, knockout, countout, or disqualification. Some of the most common variations on the singles match is to restrict the possible means for victory. Duchess of Queensbury Rules match A Duchess of Queensbury Rules match is a singles match contested under specific, often disclosed rules is replaced by a title usually meant to sound traditional for one combatant. A wrestler challenging another wrestler to a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Yokohama Cinderella 2020
was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. It took place on October 3, 2020, in Yokohama, Japan, at the Yokohama Budokan, with limited attendance due in part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time. Storylines The show featured eight professional wrestling matches that resulted from scripted storylines where wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. Event The second match presented Mina Shirakawa as the first mystery debutant of the night, coming from Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, who picked up a victory against Hanan. The fourth match had Death Yama-san facing the second mystery opponent of the show, who was later revealed to be a returning Natsumi Maki, who started competing as Natsupoi following her departure from TJPW. After her victory against Yama-san, she joined Giulia's unit of Donna Del Mondo. The sixth m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder Of Stardom Championship
The is a women's professional wrestling championship owned by the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion. The title, which in Stardom's championship hierarchy is situated as the secondary title behind the World of Stardom Championship, was introduced on June 26, 2011, and the inaugural champion was crowned on July 24, 2011, when Yuzuki Aikawa defeated Yoshiko in a decision match. Title history The title is often referred to simply as the "White Belt", a name famously used by All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) to refer to its All Pacific Championship. The title belt was crafted by American company Top Rope Belts based on designs sent by Stardom, with a conscious decision to imitate the AJW title belt in terms of its color, with Stardom president Rossy Ogawa referring to the promotion's heyday as the "Golden Age of ''Joshi Puroresu''". The original title belt was awarded to undefeated inaugural champion Yuzuki Aikawa, when she retired from professional wrestling on April 29, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Speed Championship
The is a women's professional wrestling championship owned by the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion. The title was originally created on May 5, 2009, in the NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling promotion, where Natsuki☆Taiyo defeated Ray to become the inaugural champion. As the name of the title suggests, it is meant for fast and high-flying wrestlers. On November 19, 2010, Stardom acquired the rights to the High Speed Championship from NEO, which had announced it would be folding after December 31. On July 24, 2011, Natsuki☆Taiyo, now affiliated with Stardom, defeated JWP Joshi Puroresu's Leon to officially bring the title over to the promotion. Title history Names Reigns Natsuki☆Taiyo was the first champion in the title's history. She also holds the records for most reigns, with four, and the longest reign in the title's history at 679 days, achieved on her third reign. Koguma's only reign of 84 days is the shortest in the title's history. Overall, there have been 22 r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riho
is a Japanese professional wrestler and idol currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is a former AEW Women's World Champion. She was trained by Emi Sakura and debuted for her Ice Ribbon promotion in May 2006, at the age of nine. She would work for the promotion for the next six years, becoming its first Triple Crown Champion, having won the ICE×60 Championship, the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship and the Triangle Ribbon Championship once each. She also became a Jiyūgaoka 6-Person Tag Team, Sea Of Japan 6-Person Tag Team and UWA World Trios Champion, unifying the three titles in July 2010, teaming with The Great Kojika and Mr. #6. Riho left Ice Ribbon in September 2012 to join Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling, a new promotion founded by Sakura, who had left Ice Ribbon the previous January. In November 2014, Riho won the IWA Triple Crown Championship. In May 2019, Riho began making appearances for AEW. She defeated Nyla Rose to become the inaugural AEW Women' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Cinderella Summer In Tokyo
was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. It took place on July 26, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan, at the Korakuen Hall with a limited attendance due in part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time. The show aired on August 4, 2020 on tape delay. Storylines The show featured seven professional wrestling matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. Event Before the first match taking place, Stardom announced that roster member Itsuki Hoshino would retire due to bad health condition. Hanan and Ruaka's returns were also announced after the two spent much time recovering. The first match saw Saki Kashima picking a victory over Hina. The second match saw Natsuko Tora and Sumire Natsu picking a victory over Death Yama-san and Rina. Next, the Queen's Quest leader Momo Watana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuko Tora
(born January 30, 1991) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion. Tora is a two-time Artist of Stardom Champion as well as one-time Goddess of Stardom Champion. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom J.A.N. (2016–2018) On October 30, 2016, Tora made her professional wrestling debut where she teamed with Arisu Nanase as the two faced Azumi and Kaori Yoneyama in a losing effort. In 2017, Tora joined "Team Jungle", a group that involved the likes of Hiroyo Matsumoto, Jungle Kyona and Yoneyama. The group was later named "J.A.N.", an acronym for Jungle Assault Nation. On May 21, 2017, Tora received her first title match where she teamed with Kyona and Mayu Iwatani as they challenged Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo and Konami for the Artist of Stardom Championship, but were unsuccessful. Oedo Tai (2018–present) On May 27, 2018, Tora, alongside Kyona and Yoneyama, defeated Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Hazuki and Kage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2020
The was the sixth annual professional wrestling single-elimination tournament promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom in Tokyo, Japan. The event took place on March 24, 2020, with a limited attendance due in part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time. Storylines The show featured thirteen Cinderella Tournament matches and a dark match with scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. The matches can be won by pinfall, submission or elimination over the top rope. A time-limit draw or a double elimination means a loss for each competitor. Event The first-round matches were broadcast live on Stardom's YouTube channel. The preshow included a dark match in which Sumire Natsu and Hina defeated Itsuki Hoshino and Rina. The tournament had two draws, one between Utami Hayashishita and Maika, and the other one between Hana Kimu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2019
The was the fifth annual professional wrestling single-elimination tournament promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom in Tokyo, Japan. The event took place on April 29, 2019. Storylines The show featured fourteen Cinderella Tournament matches and a dark match with scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. The matches can be won by pinfall, submission or elimination over the top rope. A time-limit draw or a double elimination means a loss for each competitor. Event The preshow included a dark match in which Hanan and Saya Iida defeated Hina and Leo Onozaki, and Rina and Ruaka in a three-way tag team match. The Cinderella Tournament had one draw between Kagetsu and Nakano who went into the 10-minute time limit which handed Arisa Hoshiki a walkover victory straight to the semi-finals. Hoshiki succeeded in winning the tourn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
