Japanese professional wrestler
Rina (吏南 , Rina , born December 28, 2006) is a Japanese professional wrestler . She currently works for World Wonder Ring Stardom , where she is the current Future of Stardom Champion in her first reign and a member of H.A
T.E. [ 3]
Professional wrestling career
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017–present)
Rina made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Rina at the early age of 11 in World Wonder Ring Stardom , on the second night of the Stardom Shining Stars from June 11, 2017, where she teamed up with her twin sister Hina and fell short to Hanan in a 2-on-1 exhibition handicap match .[ 4] At Mask Fiesta 2018 on October 28, 2018, Rina, under the ring name Rinya , teamed up with Nyanki and Pinya in a loss to Cello de la Bellano, Shiki Melody and Starlight Kid .[ 5] [ 6]
At the 2019 Stardom Draft on April 14, 2019, Rina was drafted to the newly created International Army stable, later known as Tokyo Cyber Squad .[ 7] At Mask Fiesta 2019 on October 27, Rina wrestled under the ring name Cyber Cat alongside Masyu Pinya in a 2-on-1 handicap loss to Trainee Miyagi .[ 8]
At Stardom Yokohama Cinderella 2020 on October 3, 2020, Rina had to search for a new unit since Tokyo Cyber Squad disbanded after Oedo Tai 's Natsuko Tora and Saki Kashima defeated Jungle Kyona and Konami in a Losing unit must disband match . She alongside Kyona, Ruaka and Death Yama-san received invitations for joining the Stars stable led by Mayu Iwatani which they accepted.[ 9] Three weeks later however, on October 29, 2020, Rina would quit Stars to join Oedo Tai.[ 10]
On the first night of the Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021 from April 10, Rina replaced Saki Kashima in a first-round tournament match where she defeated AZM . She did not compete further in the tournament.[ 11] At the 2021 edition of the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League , Rina teamed up with Hanan as "Water & Oil" and competed in the Red Goddess Block where they scored a total of two points.[ 12]
At Stardom Cinderella Journey on February 23, 2022, Rina fell short to mai Sakurai and Waka Tsukiyama in a number one contender's match for the Future of Stardom Championship .[ 13] On the first night of the Stardom World Climax 2022 from March 26, Rina unsuccessfully challenged Hanan for the Future of Stardom Championship .[ 14] Rina took part in the Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2022 , falling short to Saya Iida in the first-rounds from April 3, 2022.[ 15] On May 12, 2023, at New Blood 8 , Rina won her first championship by defeating Ami Sourei to win the Future of Stardom Championship .
Personal life
Rina's real life twin sister Hina is also a professional wrestler . So is Hanan , who is their older sister. They all compete in Stardom.
Championships and accomplishments
References
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Rina • General Information" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ "Rina Data" . wwr-stardom.com . Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Rina Profile & Match Listing" . profightdb.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ JoshiCity (June 16, 2017). "Stardom 'Shining Stars 2017' on 6/11/17 Review" . joshicity.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ 2018年10月28日 MASK FIESTA 2018 . World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). October 29, 2018. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 28, 2018). "Stardom Mask Fiesta 2018" . Cagematch . Retrieved September 23, 2023 .
^ Pageot, Harley (April 20, 2019). "4/14 STARDOM GLORY STARS report: The 2019 Stardom Draft decided by Kagetsu vs. Mayu Iwatani vs. Momo Watanabe vs. Jungle Kyona vs. Hana Kimura" . Pro Wrestling Torch . Retrieved September 2, 2023 .
^ Pageot, Harley (November 6, 2019). "10/27 STARDOM MASK FIESTA report: Annual Halloween show where the entire Stardom roster is replaced by mysterious masked luchadoras" . Pro Wrestling Torch . Retrieved September 2, 2023 .
^ Ounpraseuth, Jason (October 3, 2020). "Stardom Yokohama Cinderella Results: Kairi Sane Backstage, Debuts, A Faction Disbands" . wrestlinginc.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ Richards, Alex (October 29, 2020). "Rina Joins Oedo Tai & Other Notes From Korakuen Hall" . lastwordonsports.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ Sanz, Alejandro (April 10, 2021). "Results Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021" . turnheelwrestling.com . Retrieved April 10, 2021 .
^ World Wonder Ring Stardom (October 13, 2021). 【今年も開催】第11回『ゴッデス・オブ・スターダム~タッグリーグ戦~』タッグチーム発表&全試合決定! . wwr-stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 13, 2021 .
^ STARDOM OFFICIAL (February 23, 2022). 2022年2月23日 『Cinderella Journey 2022 in NAGAOKA』2月23日(水・祝)アオーレ長岡(観衆706人/コロナ対策限定人数) . wwr-stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 23, 2022 .
^ Lambert, Jeremy (March 26, 2022). "STARDOM World Climax 2022: The Best Results (3/26): Kairi Sane (KAIRI) Returns To The Ring" . fightful.com . Retrieved March 26, 2022 .
^ Edwards, Scott (April 3, 2022). "Stardom News: Cinderella Tournament First Round Results, Syuri Welcomes MIRAI" . lastwordonsports.com . Retrieved April 3, 2022 .
^ Pollock, John (January 3, 2022). "STARDOM 2021 award winners" . postwrestling.com . Retrieved January 4, 2022 .
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