[172][173] Following the match, Kana quit WNC and once again became a freelancer, claiming that she had not been paid for months and had not been able to get in contact with the promotion's president Tsutomu Takashima. According to Game Rant, she used to be a games . [2] After spending a year and a half away from professional wrestling, Urai made a comeback on September 22, 2007, and worked as a freelancer for promotion such as Ice Ribbon, JWP Joshi Puroresu, NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Wave and Pro Wrestling Zero1 while also forming the Passion Red stable with Nanae Takahashi, NatsukiTaiyo, Ray and Yumiko Hotta in NEO, which became her new home promotion. 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[151][152] Two days later at Go! Asuka has not uttered a single word about her relationship status to date in the public. Kanako Urai, better known by the stage name Asuka on the WWE entertainment industry has risen to fame by her talent, skills and impressive signature move. [85] On February 25, 2014, Kana produced an independent event titled KanaProMania in Korakuen Hall, which saw her defeat Meiko Satomura in the main event. [219] After her successful title defense against the returning Mickie James on November 19 at NXT TakeOver: Toronto, Asuka displayed the first signs of villainous behavior when she refused to shake her opponent's hand after the match. PS. I will continue working hard to become a pro wrestler that can bring much happiness and smiles to people. [58], Following her December 2012 departure from WNC, Kana began making more regular appearances for both Ice Ribbon and JWP. She is a professional wrestler who is best known for being signed with WWE Network and appears under the SmackDown brand in her ring name Asuka.. [351] In 2021, WWE named her as one of the top 5 of the greatest female superstars of all time. [176] After Kana used her power to strip Ariya and Makoto of the Reina World Tag Team Championship,[177][178] she and Arisa Nakajima became the new champions on November 20 by defeating Lin Byron and Syuri in a tournament final, when Syuri was betrayed by her own partner, paid off by Kana. And The Empress proved that by not being pinned or submitted from her debut in NXT in October 2015 until WrestleMania 34 in April 2018. [63] On February 24, 2013, Triple Tails.S held its first self-produced event in nine months, which saw Kana and Mio Shirai wrestle Arisa Nakajima and Ayako Hamada in a main event tag team match. . She also indicated that she isn't planning to stop wrestling anytime soon, stating that she'll "continue working hard to become a pro-wrestler". Yes, you heard it right! She is also a former two-time Raw Women's Champion, SmackDown Women's Champion, record-tying three-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion (with Kairi Sane, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss; the only woman to win this title with three different partners), and the 2020 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match winner. [317] A rematch was scheduled the following night on Raw, where Asuka again retained the title. Marching to the ring in a traditional noh mask and kaleidoscopic battle gear and looking every bit the victor before the opening bell even rings, Asuka has used her . [303] The title match took place on the July 16 episode of SmackDown, where The IIconics retained after they got themselves countedout. [55] On May 12, Kana made her Mexican debut, when she took part in Toryumon Mexico's DragonMania VII event, defeating Syuri in a singles match. [304] In August, The Kabuki Warriors failed to capture the titles from thenchampions Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. update: Busy schedule for WWE crew, Punk update, Name fighters trying out for next TUF, Hall of Famer stopped from entering Canada, Ex-celebrity girlfriend of world champion wants to get back together, legendarty match 88 years ago that changed biz", "4/14 Shimmer #57 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Allison Danger's retirement match)", "10/19 Shimmer #58 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (3G/LuKana)", "Show results 10/19 Shimmer DVD taping in Berwyn, Ill.: Shimmer Title & Tag Titles defended for Vol. [124] Later that same day on Volume 46, Kana was defeated in a singles match by Mercedes Martinez. She isn't married either engaged, till now there is no any . Before that, she has worked as a graphic designer and a writer for Xbox Magazine. However, Dave Meltzer from The Wrestling Observer revealed that Asuka was supposed to defend the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 35 against the winner of a fatal four-way match between Carmella, Mandy Rose, Naomi and Sonya Deville that was cancelled in the last minute. Your top source for WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling news, rumors, spoilers and results since 2016. [110] On September 8, Kana defeated Serena to become the inaugural Smash Diva Champion. Sources claim that she is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. Lynch became upset and later attacked both of them during their match. [223] In March, Asuka wrestled on several house shows with WWE's main roster as a replacement for an injured Naomi, including a show at Madison Square Garden on March 12. Kanako Urai. 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[119] The following day on Volume 43, Kana was defeated by Cheerleader Melissa in a match to determine the number #1 contender to the Shimmer Championship. Carmella Vows To Deliver Receipt To Asuka. What is more, she started her career as a graphics designer. She defeated Banks to win back the Raw Women's Championship, marking her first time winning any WWE title more than once. We need to confirm your email address. [133][134] Kana returned to singles action a week later on April 13 at the tapings of Volume 54, where she defeated Jessie McKay. [142][143][144] Kana returned to Shimmer on October 18, 2014, unsuccessfully challenging Cheerleader Melissa for the Shimmer Championship at Volume 67. [127][128][129] The following night on Volume 51, Kana defeated Athena in a singles match. Spouse: There is no authentic news about her married life. We received a happy announcement from Kairi Sane!@KairiSaneWWE #WWE #wwe_jp pic.twitter.com/IaJfZkTIMB, Also read: Sasha Banks provides update on her ankle injury. The photos show Flair taking several nude selfies in front of a mirror with her cell phone, which got fitted with a WWE-branded case. [2] On October 10, 2009, Kana teamed with Takahashi to defeat Hiroyo Matsumoto and Kyoko Inoue for the NEO Tag Team Championship, Kana's first professional wrestling title. [65][66] Post-match, Kana and Nakajima came to blows, with Nakajima claiming that she was now defending all of joshi against Kana. ", "Asuka won the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match", "5/11 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch's major announcement, the return of Edge and Randy Orton, Lynch confronting MITB winner Asuka, Money in the Bank fallout", "WWE Backlash results: Powell's review of Edge vs. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. [254] Throughout January and February, Asuka started a feud with Nia Jax, who attacked her during and before her matches and wanted her title opportunity at Wrestlemania. Vince McMahon rumoured to have dated Asuka. Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Asuka from injury, and they may not have to wait much longer. [325] They lost the titles back to Jax and Baszler at the Royal Rumble. [309] As part of the 2019 Draft in mid-October, Asuka and Sane were both drafted to the Raw brand. Both the men and women of WWE compete in minimal attire and all of the twisting an turning, flipping, and flopping can out one's genitalia in a . Naturally, this has fans wondering if Asuka is one of the leak victims. [169][170] On November 26, Kana entered the WNC Women's Championship tournament, defeating Makoto in her first round match. Asuka currently resides in Florida US. John Cena rumoured to have had a fling with Asuka. Alexa Bliss may have lost to Bianca Belair at Royal Rumble, but fans still want to see her on RAW weekly. Asuka is one of the empowered women popular for masculine physique and profession as a WWE wrestler. [224][225] Around this time, WWE began promoting Asuka's "undefeated streak [] since her arrival" in NXT. [165] On September 20, Kana was defeated by Akira in an intergender match at Korakuen Hall. Later that month, Nikki revealed that she is pregnant and the couple is expecting their . [76][78] As part of the storyline, Kana refused title challenges made by Kayoko Haruyama and Leon and instead named Nakajima her next challenger. The Miz and John Morrison for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus", "6/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Ric Flair's appearance, Drew McIntyre and R-Truth vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP, Randy Orton's opening segment, Dominick Mysterio accepting Seth Rollins' invitation", "Sasha Banks Beats Asuka, Wins Raw Women's Championship on WWE Raw", "Kairi Sane bids farewell to the WWE Universe | WWE", "SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley def. Photo: Bayley posing for a photo in Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Asuka currently resides in Orlando, Florida, the United States of America far from her native land and family. . [204] In her debut match on October 7 at NXT TakeOver: Respect, Asuka defeated Dana. In terms of charisma, she hangs with the current 4HW. [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. She is recently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand. [185][192] On June 13, Kana made her third successful title defense against Yako Fujigasaki. Nobody is ready for Asuka. [230] Asuka also attacked Ember Moon, Nikki Cross and Ruby Riott, who were the final competitors in a battle royal to determine her challenger for NXT TakeOver: Chicago, officially cementing herself as a villainess. She is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Asuka ( or , /sk/).[9]. [72][73] Kana made her first successful title defense on September 16 against the reigning JWP Junior and POP Champion Manami Katsu. The statement from Kairi Sane regarding her recent wedding reads as follows: To my dear fans, She celebrates her birthday on September 26. [271] On the May 15 episode of SmackDown, SmackDown general manager Paige interrupted Carmella, to announce that she would be defending the SmackDown Women's Championship against Asuka at Money in the Bank. [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. After that, later she dropped out of high school to follow her dreams as a wrestler. She performs on 'RAW' under the stage name, Asuka. The body measurement section in a wrestlers biography is quite interesting as they maintain an amazing physique. 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.. 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