Saya Iida
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| Saya Iida | |
|---|---|
 Iida in March 2022 | |
| Born | May 19, 1997[1] Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Saya Iida[1] Super Strong Stardom Machine |
| Billed height | 145 cm (4 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 54 kg (119 lb)[1] |
| Billed from | Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan[1] |
| Trained by | Kagetsu[2] |
| Debut | January 14, 2019[1] |
Saya Iida (飯田沙耶, Iida Saya, born May 19, 1997)[1] is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is one-half of the current New Blood Tag Team Champions, in her first reign - with Hanan.[1]
Iida is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion.[3]
Professional wrestling career[edit]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2019–present)[edit]
Iida made her debut at World Wonder Ring Stardom on January 14, 2019, at Stardom's 8th anniversary show where she faced Natsuko Tora in a losing effort.[4] After the match, Iida joined "J.A.N." (Jungle Assault Nation), a unit consists of Jungle Kyona, Kaori Yoneyama,[Ruaka]], and Tora.[4] On March 10, Iida received her first title match when she challenged Utami Hayashishita for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful.[5] On April 14, during the annual draft, Kyona lost to a five-way against four other faction leaders where the loser of the match must disband their own unit, therefore, J.A.N. was forced to disband.[6] Mayu Iwatani, the leader of "Stars", chose Iida to join her unit.[6]
On February 24, 2020, Iida faced her trainer and former World of Stardom Champion Kagetsu in a losing effort during Kagetsu's retirement show, which took place outside of Stardom.[7] On July 17, Iida faced Maika and Saya Kamitani in a three-way match for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship, which was won by Maika.[8] On November 15, Iida challenged Maika for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful.[9] After the match, Iida indicated she wanted one more match for the title, thus continuing her rivalry with Maika.[9] On December 20, Iida defeated Maika to win the Future of Stardom Championship in a three-way, which also involved Kamitani.[3]
On January 17, 2021, on Stardom's 10th anniversary show, Iida had her first successful title defense, when she defeated Unagi Sayaka to retain the Future of Stardom Championship.[10] On May 10, The championship was vacated after Iida suffered a torn ACL and LCL injuries.[11][12]
After a ten-month injury hiatus, Iida returned at Stardom New Blood 1 on March 11, 2022, where she teamed up with Hanan to defeat JTO's Tomoka Inaba and Aoi.[13] At Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2022, Iida made it to the quarterfinals where she got defeated by Koguma.[14] At New Blood 11 on September 29, 2023, Iida and Hanan, together as wing★gori, became the New Blood Tag Team Champions by defeating Bloody Fate.[15]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Future of Stardom Championship (1 time)[3]
- New Blood Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Hanan[15]
- Nagoya Rumble (2023)[16]
- Stardom Rambo (2022) shared with Super Strong Stardom Giant Machine[17]
- Stardom Year-End Award (1 time)
- Best Unit Award (2022) as part of Stars, shared with Hanan, Hazuki, Koguma, Mayu Iwatani and Momo Kohgo[18]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "飯田沙耶". World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese).
- ^ Murray, Dylan (February 4, 2020). "Closing The Kagetsu Story". Deadlock. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c Richards, Alex (December 20, 2020). "Stardom Osaka Dream Cinderella News Roundup (12/20/20)". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Richards, Alex (February 2, 2019). "Stardom 8th Year Anniversary Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ 2019年3月10日 Grow up Stars 2019. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). March 10, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ a b 2019年4月14日 ドラフト会議2019. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). April 14, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Kevin (March 7, 2020). "Kagetsu Retirement Show ~ Many Face on 2/24/20 Review". Joshi City. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Lindsey, Philip (July 17, 2020). "Stardom crowns a new Future of Stardom Champion". Bell To Belles. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Richards, Alex (November 23, 2020). "Stardom Sendai Cinderella (November 15) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Richards, Alex (January 26, 2021). "Stardom 10th Anniversary (January 17) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ Richards, Alex (May 11, 2021). "Preview: Stardom – Cinderella Tournament Round 2 (5/14/21)". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ Richards, Alex (April 7, 2021). "Saya Iida Out With Reported Torn ACL & LCL Injuries". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Richards, Alex (March 11, 2022). "Miyu Amasaki Joins Queen's Quest". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (April 17, 2022). "Konami returning to STARDOM". postwrestling.com. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ a b Edwards, Scott (September 29, 2023). "STARDOM NEW BLOOD 11 (9/29/23): Hanan, Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & More". Fightful. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ World Wonder Ring Stardom (January 8, 2023). 2023年1月8日 『TRIANGLE DERBY I in Nagoya ～名古屋来てちょうよスターダム～』. wwr-stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Black, Ethan (December 29, 2022). "Stardom Dream Queendom Results – December 29, 2022". pwmania.com. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (January 22, 2023). "STARDOM announces 2022 award winners". POST Wrestling. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
External links[edit]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom profile (in Japanese)
- Saya Iida's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database
