Asahi (wrestler)
Appearance
Asahi | |
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![]() Asahi in February 2022 | |
Born | Gunma Prefecture, Japan | October 19, 2002
Died | February 1, 2024 Japan | (aged 21)
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Asahi |
Billed height | 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) |
Billed weight | 106 lb (48 kg) |
Billed from | Gunma Prefecture, Japan |
Trained by | Maruko Nagasaki |
Debut | 2017 |
Retired | 2023 |
Asahi (October 19, 2002 – February 1, 2024) was a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for her tenure with Ice Ribbon[1] and Actwres girl'Z,[2] as well as the Joshi puroresu circuit in Japan.[3] She made her debut for Ice Ribbon at the age of 14, at Korakuen Hall.[4]
Asahi died suddenly on February 1, 2024. Actwres girl'Z made the official announcement of her death on February 5, and cancelled a show scheduled for later that week on the February 9. The rescheduled event on February 25 featured a tribute video to Asahi to close the show, which contained highlights from both her Ice Ribbon and Actwres girl'Z career.
References
[edit]- ^ Harris, Bethany (17 December 2021). "Preview: Ice Ribbon - Yokohama Ribbon 2021 (12/18/21)". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Andrew (3 September 2023). "Asahi ending contract with Ice Ribbon, officially joining Actwres girl'Z". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Oliver, Greg (5 February 2024). "Joshi wrestler Asahi dies". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Banerjee, Anirban (5 February 2024). "21-year-old wrestler Asahi tragically dies; big show canceled". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 6 February 2024.