Rina (wrestler)
| Rina | |
|---|---|
 Rina in March 2022 | |
| Born | December 28, 2006[1] Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan |
| Relatives | |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Big Match Rina Cyber Cat Rina Rinya |
| Billed height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)[2] |
| Billed weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Trained by | Hana Kimura |
| Debut | 2017 |
Rina (吏南, Rina, born December 28, 2006) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of H.A.T.E., a former Future of Stardom Champion, and one-half of the current New Blood Tag Team Champions (with Azusa Inaba).[3]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017–present)
[edit]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
[edit]Rina's sisters Hina (twin sister) and Hanan (older sister) are also professional wrestlers where they all perform in World Wonder Ring Stardom.
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 58 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2024[16]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Future of Stardom Championship (1 time)
- New Blood Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) — with Azusa Inaba
- Stardom Year-End Award (1 time)
- Best Unit Award (2021) as part of Oedo Tai, shared with Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka, Saki Kashima and Starlight Kid[17]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database. "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 250 Female for 2024". profightdb.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Pollock, John (January 3, 2022). "STARDOM 2021 award winners". postwrestling.com. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
