Kizuna Tanaka
| Kizuna Tanaka | |
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 Tanaka on her in-ring debut day in April 2023 | |
| Born | December 3, 2004[1] Zushi, Japan |
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| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Kizuna Tanaka |
| Billed height | 152 cm (5 ft 0 in)[2] |
| Billed weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
| Trained by | Kaoru Ito Megumi Yabushita |
| Debut | April 2, 2023[3] |
Kisa Tanaka (田中希沙, Tanaka Kisa) better known by her ring name Kizuna Tanaka (田中きずな, Tanaka Kizuna) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Wave where she is a former Wave Tag Team Champion.[4]
Professional wrestling career[edit]
Pro Wrestling Wave (2023–present)[edit]
Tanaka made her professional wrestling debut in Pro Wrestling Wave at WAVE PHASE 2 Reboot 4th ~ NAMI 1 on April 2, 2023, where she fell short to Honoka in singles competition.[5] She continued to regularly perform in the company and began competing in various signature events. As for the Catch the Wave, she made her debut at the 2023 edition where she placed herself in the "Young Block" in which she scored one point after going against Chie Ozora, Yura Suzuki, Himiko and Honoka. Although failing to qualify to the knock-out phases due to her point shortage, alongside Kohaku and Itsuki Aoki, Tanaka won a "second chance" battle royal to get resurrected in the tournament, bout which featured most of the group stage competitors from all blocks such as Ayame Sasamura, Cherry, Hiragi Kurumi, Miyuki Takase, Kaori Yoneyama and many others. Tanaka fell short to Saki in the first rounds of the winner tournament.[6] As for the Dual Shock Wave, she made her first appearance at the 2023 edition where she teamed up with ChiChi and unsuccessfully challenged Risa Sera and Saki in the second rounds.[7] Tanaka won her first title, the Wave Tag Team Championship by teaming up with Honoka and defeating Risa Sera and Saki at WAVE Carnival Wave ~ Christmas Deluxe on December 24, 2023.[8]
Independent circuit (2023–present)[edit]
Tanaka has competed for a multitude of promotions on the Japanese independent scene as a Wave talent. At PURE-J PURE-SLAM DUNK Vol. 2, an event promoted by Pure-J on September 23, 2023, Tanaka unsuccessfully faced Chie Ozora for the vacant Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championship.[9]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–present)[edit]
Tanaka began competing in the New Blood sub-brand created for rookies of World Wonder Ring Stardom. At New Blood 10, on August 18, 2023, she teamed up with Honoka and Hanako to defeat God's Eye (Ami Sourei, Nanami) and Miran.[10] At New Blood 11 on September 28, 2023, Tanaka fell short to Hina and Hanako in a three-way match.[11]
Personal life[edit]
Tanaka is the daughter of fellow professional wrestlers Minoru Tanaka and Yumi Fukawa. She also has a younger brother.[12]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- Pro Wrestling Wave
- Wave Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Honoka
References[edit]
- ^ InternetWrestling Database (IWD). "Kizuna Tanaka Profile & General Information". profightdb.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kizuna Tanaka/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Richards, Alex (April 14, 2022). "Minoru Tanaka & Yumi Fukawa's Daughter to Wrestle for WAVE". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "Profiles/Kizuna Tanaka". joshicity.com. Joshi City. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Dark Angelita (April 16, 2023). "WAVE: "PHASE 2 Reboot 4th ~ NAMI 1" Debuta Kizuna Tanaka". superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Dark Angelita (July 16, 2023). "WAVE: Finales de grupo del «Catch the WAVE 2023»". superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Black, Ethan (December 1, 2023). "Pro Wrestling Wave Reboot Vol 4 Results – December 1, 2023". pwmania.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 24, 2023). "WAVE Carnival Wave ~ Christmas Deluxe". cagematch.net (in German).
- ^ Black, Ethan (September 23, 2023). "Pure J Pure Slam Dunk Vol 2 Results – September 23, 2023". pwmania.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Black, Ethan (August 18, 2023). "Stardom New Blood 10 Results – August 18, 2023". PWMania.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Edwards, Scott (September 29, 2023). "STARDOM NEW BLOOD 11 (9/29/23): Hanan, Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & More". Fightful. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ "Minoru Tanaka & Yumi Fukawa's Daughter to Wrestle for WAVE". Last Word On Sports. April 14, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.