[369][370][371], In an interview with ET Canada in 2021, Urai detailed her own experiences with racism and shared her thoughts on the rise of anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.[372]. [316] On the following Raw, The Kabuki Warriors officiated their face turn, beginning a feud with the returning Nia Jax. [23] On November 27, Kana defeated Yumi Ohka in a singles match, after which she declared herself the new "ace" of Wave. [69][70] On August 18, Kana returned to JWP and defeated Arisa Nakajima to become the new JWP Openweight Champion. Her achievements include winning the JWP Openweight Championship, Smash Diva Championship, and Wave Tag Team Championship. Share. Asuka and Becky Lynch", "Former Women's Champion Qualifies For 2022 Money In The Bank Ladder Match", "Liv Morgan def. Asuka made history last night as she became the first female WWE star to win a Royal Rumble, MITB & Elimination Chamber match. Asuka in WWE. [130][131] Later that night on Volume 51, Kana teamed with LuFisto in a tag team match (her final match of the weekend), where they defeated Made in Sin (Allysin Kay and Taylor Made). [211] In 2017, Urai became the first Japanese wrestler to top Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual PWI Female 50 list. Unlike other celebrities, Asuka does not show much presence in social media. [12] In the first encounter on April 30 at Smash.16, Serena teamed with Makoto and Syuri to defeat the Triple Tails in a six-woman tag team match, when Serena pinned Kana with her finishing maneuver, the spear. Please logout and login again. [57] Kana returned to Ice Ribbon on October 20, when she teamed with new ICE60 Champion Mio Shirai in a tag team main event, where they defeated Maki Narumiya and Tsukasa Fujimoto. Asuka weighs 62 kg. [326] She also lost the Raw Women's title at WrestleMania 37 against Rhea Ripley, ending her reign at 231 days. [124] The following day on Volume 47, Kana and LuFisto defeated Christina Von Eerie and MsChif in a tag team match. WWE's chairman Vince McMahon planned to shift Asuka to the main roster in 2016 but Triple H (NXT Head) dissuaded him stating that NXT would bear a huge loss if they let Asuka go.. Asuka was assigned to the Raw brand which was revealed on September 11, 2017, episode of Raw. Asuka defeated Carmella via Asuka Lock; . [98] The article led to a confrontation between Kana and wrestlers from the JWP Joshi Puroresu promotion on August 30 at Smash.7, but never led to a direct match. Flair also alluded to the fact that Asuka is married, too. As WWE tweeted yesterday, the 41 year old Japanese Superstar is now the first woman to win the Royal Rumble, a Money in the Bank ladder match, and an Elimination Chamber match. When she joined WWE, she was dubbed Asuka. [90][91] Kana announced that she would go on an indefinite hiatus from professional wrestling[92][93] following KanaProMania: Pulse on September 15; in her last match she teamed with Hikaru Shida and Syuri in a winning effort against Arisa Nakajima, Rina Yamashita and Ryo Mizunami. Braun Strowman says he's carrying the torch for big men in WWE. [106] In response, Kana vowed to make Serena respect her. Look back at some of the Empress of Tomorrow's biggest accomplishments.GET YOUR 1st MONTH of WW. [255][256][257][258][259][260] Asuka defeated Nia Jax on February 25 at Elimination Chamber[261] and again on the March 5 episode of Raw. She has devoted her life to the career which she loves the most and has no any interest in marriage and a life partner. She is appreciated by the viewers for her outstanding kicks and submission holds. [107] On May 3 at Smash.17, Serena defeated Kana with a spear in the first singles match between the two. [278][279] Also during that time, it was announced that Asuka and The Miz would take part in the upcoming season two of Mixed Match Challenge. Photo: Bayley posing for a photo in Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. [111] On November 24 at Smash.23, Kana lost the Smash Diva Championship to Tomoka Nakagawa in her first defense. Yes, you heard it right! [45] Kana Pro's third event logang on September 24 saw Kana lose to Kengo Mashimo in the main event. [160][161] Kana, Whipwreck and Tajiri were also defeated in a rematch the following day in Osaka,[162] before coming back to win the second rematch on September 1 in Toyohashi, ending the villainous trio's win streak in the process. We received a happy announcement from Kairi Sane! On the February 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, Carmella joined the commentary team of Michael Cole and Wade Barrett for the match between Liv Morgan and Asuka. [121] The following day, Kana was defeated by Sara Del Rey in the main event of a show in Kingsport, Tennessee. Like her dad and her uncle Bret Hart, Natalya eventually made her way to WWE. Asuka is well known as the first transgender professional wrestler from Japan. Her last match was at July 18's Money in the Bank, when she competed in the women's ladder match won by Nikki ASH.. Here are some pictures like you've never seen her! See also: MAJOR UPDATE: WWE FINALLY Releases Becky Lynch | WWE Champion Has No Regrets With WWE Release See Reasons For Release. Be it in tag team action or even as a singles wrestler. Asuka beats down till the ref stops it. [27][28][29] On March 17, Kana was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Yumi Ohka. the rise of anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic, Smash Diva Championship Tournament (2011), "WWE NXT News: Kana takes ring name of Hall of Famer", "NXT results, Sept. 6, 2017: Asuka says goodbye to NXT", "WWE NXT: 5 things you might not know about Asuka/Kana", "Indy News #2: Chikara/Shimmer, WSU on 8/6", "Wed. update: Zuffa releases former champion, Maryse, ratings, Michaels, WWE developmental ripped", "Report of the Shimmer Volume 41, 42 tapings", "Radican's Chikara DVD Review Series "Klunk in Love" 10/8 Colony vs. Harada & Kotoge, Del Rey vs. Kana standout main event, Donst rises up the card", "Kana returns to Shimmer March 17th & 18th! She now joins an illustrious list of the only four other stars that have done it: John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge & Brock Lesnar. Following her first Raw Women's Championship win, Asuka became the third Women's Triple Crown Champion and the second Women's Grand Slam Champion. [283][284][285][286] On December 16 at the namesake event, in what was also the first ever women's championship match to main event a dualbranded event, Asuka won the SmackDown Women's Championship for the first time in her career after Ronda Rousey interfered and pushed both Lynch and Flair off a ladder. Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Shotzi, Raquel Rodriquez and Lacey Evans (Money in the Bank Ladder Match)", "New WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Crowned On 10/31 WWE Raw", "WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul and Jake Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match", "Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim & Becky Lynch def. She asks her about the Women's Chamber match from the WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 premium live event. It will be an interesting topic for the WWE Universe to know who will be Asuka husband and when she will give birth to her first child. But, fortunately, Asuka hasnt dated any boyfriend until now, which means, Asuka is currently single. [216], Asuka remained in NXT[217] and rekindled her feud with Bayley,[218] whom she again defeated on August 20 at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II. She has dedicated her life to her work and pursuing her career and dream. WWE has released a series of movie parody trailers to help promote WrestleMania 39, taking place on April 1-2 in Los Angeles. [81][82][83][84], On December 27, 2013, Kana and Mio Shirai disbanded Triple Tails.S, with their final self-produced independent event taking place in early 2014. Urai had a sports background in badminton and figure skating. [96] As part of the attempt to get her over as the top villain, Kana wrote a manifesto for the Weekly Pro-Wrestling magazine, which was published on August 4 and where she attacked the entire Joshi Puroresu community, claiming it was full of wrestlers with no personality and bad attitudes and who wrestled in an unrealistic manner. We need to confirm your email address. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon", "Asuka joins Team Blue and bulldozes The IIconics", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: MORE QUALIFIERS FOR MONEY IN THE BANK, NAKAMURA ANNOUNCES HIS STIPULATION, BIG MATCH NEXT WEEK, AND MORE", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: A CONTRACT SIGNING, BEST FRIENDS FACE OFF IN THE RING, ASUKA IN ACTION, AND MORE", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: A SUMMIT THAT TURNS INTO A MATCH, HARDY VERSUS NAKAMURA, AJ TALKS TO LAWLER, AND MORE", "ASUKA VS. CARMELLA: LIVE, ONGOING WWE MONEY IN THE BANK COVERAGE", "COMPLETE WWE EXTREME RULES PPV COVERAGE: IRON MAN MATCH, TITLE CHANGES, KURT GIVES BROCK AN ULTIMATUM, FORMER WWE CHAMP RETURNS AND MORE", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: R TRUTH IN THE MAIN EVENT, JOE HAS A MESSAGE FOR WENDY, RANDY AND JEFF TALK HELL IN A CELL, AND MORE", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: TELL US A STORY MR. SAMOA JOE, WE HAVE OPPONENTS FOR THE NEW DAY, AND MORE", "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DADDY'S HOME, R TRUTH HIJACKS MIZTV, AIDEN LAYS OUT A BOMBSHELL, AND MORE", "WWE MIXED MATCH CHALLENGE REPORT: DANCING, MEDITATION, AND SOME WRESTLING TOO", "WWE MIXED MATCH CHALLENGE REPORT: DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? [215] In summer 2016, Vince McMahon contemplated moving Asuka to the main roster during the 2016 draft, but NXT head Triple H dissuaded him, calling Asuka "the one person NXT could not afford to lose" and the brand's "anchor". Urai turned as the first Japanese wrestler to be included on the annual PWI Female 50 list in 2017. Kanako Urai. Whereas she was born on 26th September 1981 in Osaka, Japan. The wrestling star married his significant other Galina back in 2014. [52] On April 30, Kana lost the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship to Ayumi Kurihara at a Pro Wrestling Wave event in the opening match of the 2012 Catch the Wave tournament. [175], On August 30, 2014, Kana began working for Reina Joshi Puroresu as a storyline consultant. [334] After 9 months of inactivity due to her injury recovery, Asuka made her return on the April 25, 2022, episode of Raw confronting Becky Lynch. [3] Her debut appearance, which aired on September 23, ended in a confrontation with Dana Brooke and Emma. [126][127] Later that same night on Volume 50, Kana was defeated by Ayako Hamada in a singles match. The Monster Among Men and former Universal Champion spoke on this topic during a recent appearance on Dr. Asuka has become very successful in gathering a huge fan following her social media account through her successful career. WWE Year-End Award for Women's Tag Team of the Year (2019)-with Kairi Sane; Personal Life of Asuka. [342] In a rematch at Crown Jewel, Asuka and Bliss lost the titles back to Kai and Sky due to an interference from Nikki Cross. [333] During the 2021 WWE Draft, Asuka was not drafted and was declared a free agent. [100] Following the loss, Kana reemerged on January 29, 2011, as the leader of the Triple Tails stable with the Shirai sisters,[101][102] dubbing herself Sekai no Kana (literally "World Famous Kana"). Naturally, this has fans wondering if Asuka is one of the leak victims. Sane and Asuka formed a team dubbed as "The Kabuki Warriors" on SmackDown Live, with former WWE Diva Paige managing the duo. Asuka became RAW Women's Champion when Becky Lynch could no longer defend the title. After her Elimination Chamber match win in 2023, she became the only woman in WWE to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Elimination Chamber matches. [48] On November 5, Kana took part in the final event held by the Battlarts promotion, defeating Aki Shizuku in a singles match. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription. Team Smackdown, Corbin vs. Miz", "Keller's WWE Raw report 11/27: Reigns addresses crowd with his newly won IC Title, Elias vs. Reigns, Page & Co. vs. Mickey & Sasha & Bayley", "WWE RAW Report: Which Is The Most Dominant Three Person Unit?, Do Not Mess With Samoa Joe, Who Is Set For Deletion?, And More", "WWE RAW Report: Who Is The Number One Contender? Since her WWE debut in 2015, Asukaborn Kanako Urai in Osaka, Japanhas been a true beacon of light. [319] This also marked Sane's final appearance in WWE, as she left the company to be with her new husband in Japan, therefore disbanding the Kabuki Warriors. [335] On the May 9 episode of Raw, WWE official Adam Pearce gave Asuka a championship contender's match against Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair. At a press conference on September 8 in Tokyo, the rumours that she had signed with WWE were quickly confirmed, making her the first female Japanese wrestler to do so since Bull Nakano did so in 1994. 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