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Kyoko Kimura Participates in 2nd Annual Hana Kimura Memorial Show

May 23, 2022 by Nick Wilkinson

Today marks the second year of the passing of Hana Kimura. She passed away at the age of 22 on May 23, 2020. Kyoko Kimura (Hana’s mother) came out of retirement to participate in the event. Her last match took place in 2017. She lost in a match against Jungle Kyona. Other results from the … Read more

Kairi Sane qualifies as a Sports Mental Trainer in the wake of Hana Kimura’s passing

June 20, 2021 by John Duffy

WWE Ambassador Kairi Sane is now a qualified ‘Sports Mental Trainer’. Sane took to Twitter to show her accomplishment, proudly stating she achieved her qualification on the first attempt. Although Sane doesn’t name Hana Kimura directly as the reason for attaining the certificate, the mention of the “sad incident” and use of the pink flower … Read more

Man accused of cyberbullying Hana Kimura could face charges soon

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 by John Duffy

Japan Times is reporting that the man suspected by Tokyo Metropolitan Police of cyberbullying Hana Kimura is to be referred to prosecutors soon. Police believe that the man in his twenties sent Kimura multiple abusive messages and death threats via social media. Further reports state that Tokyo police are said to be investigating over 1200 … Read more

ROH to air a special tribute episode to Hana Kimura

July 8, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

ROH has announced that they will be airing a special tribute episode next week. It will be focused on the career of Hana Kimura. Tragically, Kimura passed away in May at the young age of 22. In her young career, she put smiles on the faces of many fans as a frequent to the STARDOM … Read more

Hana Kimura, Stella Grey, and Sumie Sakai vs. Jenny Rose and Oedo Tai – G1 Supercard ROH

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

In April of 2019, Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling co-produced an event called G1 Supercard. From that event came a dark match which we have decided to make this week’s Free Match Friday. It is to highlight the late Hana Kimura.

Last weekend, Kimura tragically left this earth. At such a young age of 22, Kimura was a bright star and her talent was unmistakable. Her appearance along with Oedo Tai (Kagetsu and Hazuki) highly represented Stardom.

It is clear that Kimura was the next big thing. She is loved and missed by many.

Please enjoy this match and discuss what you thought of it in the comment section below.

If you are a Stardom fan, discuss other favorite matches of Hana’s that you enjoyed as well.

R.I.P Hana Kimura –

We all need to do better and love one another.

Stardom releases statement on the passing of Hana Kimura

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

As we tragically had to report over the weekend, Stardom’s Hana Kimura passed away at the young age of 22. Stardom originally reported this on their Twitter account and asked for privacy at that time. They have since released the following statement: “In regards to the passing of Hana Kimura, We would like to take … Read more

Stardom’s Hana Kimura has passed away at the age of 22

May 22, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

Tragic news has been made via Stardom’s official Twitter account. They have confirmed that Hana Kimura has passed away. She was 22 years of age. Kimura made her debut in 2016 at the young age of 18. She was trained at Wrestle-1’s Professional Wrestling University. She won the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship in 2005. She would … Read more

STARDOM make history at Wrestle Kingdom 14

January 4, 2020 by John Duffy

For the first time ever STARDOM had a match at NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 14. The history-making match saw Arisa Hoshiki and Mayu Iwatani take on Hana Kimura and Giulia in a special exhibition match exclusively for the fans in attendance. Arisa Hoshiki and Mayu Iwatani came away as the winners of the first STARDOM match … Read more

Stardom Shining Stars 2019 Results: Goddesses of Stardom match

June 22, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

Stardom has wrapped up their Shining Stars 2019 show which took place in two parts. Both a day and evening show took place. The evening show witnessed a Goddesses of Stardom Championship match. Here is the rundown of the day event: Singles Match: Death Yama-san defeats Saya Iida Tag Team Match: Oedo Tai (Andras Miyagi & Natsuko Tora) defeats Starlight Kid & Tam … Read more

Joshi Puroresu to be showcased during WrestleMania weekend

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Dean Buckley

World Wonder Ring Stardom have announced the full card for their American Dream in the Big Apple event, taking place in New York City this Friday. It is the promotion’s first-ever event as part of WrestleMania weekend. The matches were tweeted out today by the promotion’s official English-language account. The opening bout will see Stardom’s … Read more

Stardom tag team match to be added to G1 Supercard

March 25, 2019 by Lauren Founds

The full lineup for the Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling’s G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden has been announced. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, a Stardom tag team match will be added to the card, but has not been announced yet. The show will take place during WrestleMania weekend on Saturday, … Read more

EVE’s Jamie Hayter joins Oedo Tai in STARDOM

January 3, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

As a rising star on the independent wrestling scene, Jamie Hayter had a big 2018. She had a solid 6-month reign with the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship before losing it to Zoe Lucas halfway into December. She went on to win the 2018 SHE-1 tournament in Pro-Wrestling: EVE, defeating Kris Wolf and Toni Storm … Read more

STARDOM crowns new tag champions

June 4, 2018 by Stephanie

This past weekend, June 3, 2018, the Goddessess of STARDOM Championships were on the line. The defenders Kagetsu and Hana Kimura took on Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima. The team of Iwatani and Kashima proved to be tough competition for Kagetsu and Hana Kimura as Iwatani and Kashima ended the duo’s 347 day reign. June 3 Sapporo?Goddesses … Read more

Tenille Dashwood and Sumie Sakai advance in WOH Title Tourney

March 10, 2018 by Stephanie

Last night two more matches were held for the Women of Honor Title tournament during Ring of Honor’s 16th Anniversay show. Tenille Dashwood faced Brandi Rhodes and Sumie Sakai squared off against Hana Kimura on the Facebook Live pre-show. Both Tenille and Sumie are advancing after defeating both their counterparts. Sumie Sakai won with a … Read more

WOH Tournament matches taking place at ROH 16th Anniversary show

March 8, 2018 by Josue

Ring of Honor’s Women of Honor Tournament to crown their first WOH champion continues with two more qualifying matches taking place this week at Ring of Honor’s 16th Anniversary show via Facebook Live. In the final Women of Honor first round match, Sumie Sakia will take on STARDOM’s Hana Kimura. Meanwhile, the first quarterfinal match … Read more

Names announced for Women’s Title Tourney

January 4, 2018 by Stephanie

The first participants in the Women of Honor tournament have been revealed and several big names from Stardom will be vying for the new Women’s Championship. Mayu Iwatani, Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and HZK will be competing in the tournament. WOH made the announcement via twitter: BREAKING NEWS! @wwr_stardom Stars… Mayu Iwatani, Hana Kimura, Kagetsu & … Read more

Joshi Wrestling Weekly (March 31st, 2016): Hana Kimura Graduates!

June 9, 2017March 31, 2016 by Kevin

[media-credit name=”Photo: Battle-news.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”640″][/media-credit] Welcome back to a new edition of Joshi Wrestling Weekly! Today we are looking at the graduation of Hana Kimura (the daughter of Kyoko Kimura), Maki Narumiya officially retiring, and Io Shirai defending her championship! Joshi Wrestling News Photo: battle-news.com As I mentioned last week, Maki Narumiya officially retired from professional wrestling on … Read more

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