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Utami Hayashishita
is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to Dream Star Fighting Marigold where she is the current Marigold World Champion. She is best known for her time in World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is the former leader of Queen's Quest. Since making her debut on August 12, 2018, she became a one-time World of Stardom Champion, three-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion, one-time Artist of Stardom Champion, one-time Future of Stardom Champion and one-time SWA World Champion. She is the winner of the 2020 5Star Grand Prix, the 2018 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League and the 2019 Trios Tag Team Tournament. Hayashishita is also a former one-time Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Champion. Early life From 2006 to 2013, Hayashishita was featured in a reality show that documented her 12-person family. Hayashishita reportedly first got interested in professional wrestling during her days in her third year of junior high school after watching Tajiri with her family when he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
World Wonder Ring Stardom
, is a Japanese ''joshi puroresu'' or women's professional wrestling professional wrestling promotion, promotion based in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. Stardom was founded in September 2010 by former All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) co-producer Rossy Ogawa, retired professional wrestler and Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist Fuka Kakimoto, and former AJW veteran professional wrestler Nanae Takahashi. Since June 2024, Stardom is a subsidiary of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Stardom quickly became one of the top ''joshi puroresu'' promotions, largely thanks to gravure idol Yuzuki Aikawa becoming the promotion's public face. Much like JDStar, Stardom also places heavy emphasis on the physical attractiveness of its workers, and publishes several modeling photobooks and calendars of its workers per year. Stardom's in-ring style takes influence from mixed martial arts with many workers relying on kicks as the main part of their offense. Stardom frequently holds shows in Tokyo whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Judo
is an unarmed gendai budō, modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyclopedia Nipponica, "Judo"). Judo was created in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō () as an eclectic martial art, distinguishing itself from its predecessors (primarily Tenjin Shin'yō-ryū, Tenjin Shinyo-ryu jujutsu and Kitō-ryū jujutsu) due to an emphasis on "randori" (, lit. 'free sparring') instead of alongside its removal of striking and weapon training elements. Judo rose to prominence for its dominance over Kodokan–Totsuka rivalry, established jujutsu schools in tournaments hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁武術大会, ''Keishicho Bujutsu Taikai''), resulting in its adoption as the department's primary martial art. A judo practitioner is called a , and the judo uniform is called . The objective of competitive ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Natsuko Tora
is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is the leader of H.A T.E. Tora is a former two-time Artist of Stardom Champion, a one-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion and a one-time World 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. On May 27, 2018, Tora, alongside Kyona and Yoneyama, defeated Oedo Tai (Hana Kimu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Yukari Ishino
(born on June 24, 1992), better known by his ring name , is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in Stardom, JWP, Sendai Girls and various independent promotions. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2008–2020) Kagetsu was trained by Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling. He joined in April 2008 after his junior high school graduation. He had an exhibition match against Ryo Mizunami on July 27, 2008. He made his official debut on August 24, 2008, against Chikayo Nagashima. In 2010, he changed his ring name from Yukari Ishino to Kagetsu. In 2015, he left Sendai Girls and became a freelancer. World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016–2020) The promotion in which Ishino is best known for performing was World Wonder Ring Stardom. In April 2016, he debuted as part of the Oedo Tai stable. He won the Artist of Stardom Titles with Kyoko Kimura and Hana Kimura. On June 16, 2016, he teamed with Kyoko Kimura to capture the Goddesses of Stardom Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Reo Hazuki
, better known by her ring name Hazuki, is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for the World Wonder Ring Stardom. Hazuki is a former four-time Artist of Stardom Champion, two-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion and one-time High Speed Champion. Hazuki is one of the winners of the 2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2014-2019) 2014–2015 Hazuki passed the test to become a wrestler for Stardom on July 5, 2014. On July 6, 2014, she debuted in a losing effort against Koguma. At Mask Fiesta 2014 on October 26, Hazuki, performing under the name Shinba, teamed up with Star Fire to defeat Mystique and Shadow. In December 2014, she won the Rookie of Stardom Tournament. Queen's Quest (2016-2018) On November 20, 2016, she changed her name to HZK and joined Queen's Quest after a 15-month hiatus. Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship at New Years Stars 2017 on January 7, 2017 with Io Shirai and Momo Watanab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sumire Natsu
is a Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, better known by her ring name . She is currently part of the freelance group "Nomads". Professional wrestling career Pro Wrestling Wave (2013–2017) On February 13, 2013, Urabe passed the Pro Wrestling Wave's auditions to become an official member of the promotion. On October 30, Urabe had her first match when she faced Asuka (wrestler), Kana in a losing effort. On January 5, 2014, Urabe changed her name to Sumire Natsu, where she unsuccessfully challenged Rina Yamashita. On August 31, 2017, Natsu left Wave. World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017–2021) On November 4, 2017, Natsu was introduced to World Wonder Ring Stardom as the new Heel (professional wrestling), villainous Oedo Tai unit. On November 12, Natsu made her in-ring debut at Stardom, where she teamed with fellow Oedo Tai members Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and Kris Wolf, as they defeated Hiromi Mimura, Konami (wrestler), Konami and Team Jungle (Jungle Kyona and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Session Moth Martina
Karen Glennon is an Irish professional wrestler and valet, best known by the ring name Martina or Session Moth Martina. She is best known for her appearances in Over the Top Wrestling (OTT), Progress Wrestling, Stardom, Ring of Honor and Insane Championship Wrestling where she is a former ICW Women's Champion, 2 time OTT Women's Champion, OTT Gender Neutral Champion and Discovery Wrestling Women's Champion. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2017–2018) Martina entered the Natural Progression Series IV Tournament where she made her debut for Progress Wrestling on 26 February 2017 but was defeated by Dahlia Black. Martina made her Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) debut at ICW Fight Club - It's Always Raining In Glasgow on 21 January 2018, defeating Kasey and Ravie Davie. On 11 February 2019, at ICW 7th Annual Square Go!, Martina defeated Kasey Owens for the ICW Women's Championship. However, the next day, Martina lost the title versus Viper. World Wonde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
AZM (wrestler)
AZM, shortened from , is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom where she is a member of the Neo Genesis faction. In Stardom, AZM is one-third of the current Artist of Stardom Champions (a belt she has held four times) and a two-time High Speed Champion. She also makes appearances for Stardom's sister promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling under its Strong banner, where she is the current Strong Women's Champion in her first reign. She was previously a member of the Queen's Quest faction and its third, and assumed de facto, leader until Utami Hayashishita took over the group. She was in the faction for a total of seven years, having joined in February 2017 when she was brought in by Io Shirai until getting exiled in June 2024 after she took the fall in an elimination tag match against Oedo Tai. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2013–present) Early career (2013–2017) AZM made her professional wrestling debut under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Konami (wrestler)
, known mononymously as Konami, is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom), where she is a member of the H.A.T.E. stable. In Stardom, she is a former two-time Artist of Stardom Champion, and former two-time Goddesses 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 atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ring Name
A ring name is a type of stage name or nickname used by an athlete such as a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, or boxer whose real name is considered unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projecting the wrong image. Since the advent of the Internet, it is relatively easy to discover a fighter's real name. Professional wrestling Ring names are much more common in professional wrestling than any other sport; famous examples include Terry Bollea becoming Hulk Hogan, Shawn Hickenbottom becoming Shawn Michaels, Roderick Toombs becoming Roddy Piper, Dwayne Johnson becoming The Rock, Christopher Irvine becoming Chris Jericho, and Phillip Jack Brooks becoming CM Punk. A number of wrestlers adopted their real name or a variation of it, sometimes modifying the spelling to better fit their gimmick, such as Dave Bautista becoming Batista (later reverting to his real name for his Hollywood acting career), Patricia Stratigea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Four-way Tag Team Match
Much like the singles match, tag team professional wrestling matches can and have taken many forms. Just about any singles or melee match type can be adapted to tag teams; for example, hardcore tag team matches are commonplace. Tag team ladder match and variations are also frequently used as a title feud blow-off match. Stipulations, such as " I quit" or " loser leaves town" may also be applied. The following are match variations that are specific to tag team wrestling. Multiple wrestlers teamed matches Tag team matches can range from two teams of two fighting, to multiple person teams challenging each other. Such examples are six-man tag team matches (known as "Trios" in Lucha Libre and "Triple Tag" in British wrestling) or eight-man tag team matches, in which two teams of three or two teams of four fight in a standard one fall tag team match. ''Relevos Australianos'' A six-man tag team match between two teams of three wrestlers. Each team has one wrestler designated as team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Momo Watanabe
(born March 22, 2000) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of H.A.T.E. Since Watanabe made her Stardom debut on November 16, 2014, she became a three-time Artist of Stardom Champion, three-time Goddesses of Stardom Champion and one-time Wonder of Stardom Champion. Watanabe is the winner of the 2018 Cinderella Tournament and the 2018 and 2020 iterations of the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League. Watanabe is also a former leader of Queen's Quest. Professional wrestling career World Wonder Ring Stardom (2014-present) Early career (2014–2016) On November 16, 2014, Watanabe made her professional wrestling debut at World Wonder Ring Stardom where she unsuccessfully challenged Takumi Iroha. At Mask Fiesta 2015 on October 25, 2015, Watanabe, wrestling under the ring name Fuzzy Peach, teamed up with Starlight Kid in a loss to Iotica and Mini Iotica. On December 6, 2016, Watanabe received her first title match w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
