Hana Kimura: What to Know About Her Wrestling Career
Hana Kimura died by suicide this week, which shocked the entire wrestling world. She was only 22 [...]
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In celebration of Kyoko Kimura's retirement, lets enjoy the craziest moment of her career, and perhaps in all of Joshi history. pic.twitter.com/KNxEEcTbKM
— Joshi City (@JoshiPuro) February 6, 2017
Hana Kimura was the daughter of pro wrestler Kyoko Kimura. Kyoko was a pro for nearly 15 years and competed in JWP, NEO and World Wonder Ring Stardom. She retired from in-ring action in January 2017.
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Hana Kimura was a second generation wrestler. Her mother is Kyoko Kimura.They actually teamed & wrestled each other in 2017. #RIPHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/9b3ixcg157
— ❤️#RIPHanaKimura🌷 (@EnteringTheDen) May 27, 2020
In Kyoko's final match, she wrestled against Hana, which could be considered a passing of the torch moment. Hana defeated Kyoko by pinfall, but it wasn't the first time they have faced each other in the ring. In 2005, Kyoko defeated Hana for the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship. And the thing about that was Hana was only 7 years old.
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Be better. Be kind.
May you rest in peace.#HanaKimura pic.twitter.com/UtocrtlnFj
— NWAGirlPowerrr (@NWAGirlPowerrr) May 23, 2020
Hana made her debut in 2016 after graduating Wrestle-1 training academy. She debuted in the promotion in March of that year, losing to Reika Saiki. The two wrestled each other numerous times throughout the year.
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She was still just a baby for Gods sake!! 22!! I’m so angry!!
Rest in peace, #HanaKimura pic.twitter.com/TSvLBbJyfj
— Les Sharratt (@shazbat81) May 23, 2020
Not too long after making her debut, Kimura was able to win her first championship, winning the JWP Junior title by defeating Yako Fujigasaki in September 2016. Around this time, she was appearing in World Wonder Ring Stardom with her mother.
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Hana Kimura, pro wrestler and #TerraceHouse cast member, dies at 22 https://t.co/sHxL3YL1qO pic.twitter.com/YQWg16K8Wc
— Variety (@Variety) May 23, 2020
In October 2016, Hana and Kyoko Kimura won the Artist of Stardom Championship. However, the team would have to vacate the titles when Hana got injured. This happened one week before she lost the JWP Junior Championship.
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Hana Kimura in Ring of Honor https://t.co/EtjdqV5PuR
— ☣Knight of Contagion☣ (@SciOperative) May 26, 2020
In January 2018, Kimura was officially announced to the Wrestle-1 roster. But she also worked internationally including making an appearance in the U.S. promotion Ring of Honor. She worked several matches with the promotion, including a six-woman tag match at G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden.
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@hanadayo0903 at Tokyo Dome #HanaKimura #Stardom #StardomWorld #木村花 #スターダム #NJPW #WK14 pic.twitter.com/sO1ZXtYWQv
— Hana Kimura Fan Page (@Hana_Kimura_) January 18, 2020
Kimura is known for her work in STARDOM. However, she was able to make history earlier this year, competing in New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 14 at the Tokyo Dome in a tag team match. It wasn't part of the "official" show, but it was the first time in 18 years a women's match was held at the Tokyo Dome.
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