Kizuna Tanaka Explained

Kizuna Tanaka
Birth Date:December 3, 2004[1]
Birth Place:Zushi, Japan
Names:Kizuna Tanaka
Height:152 cm[2]
Weight:51 kg
Trainer:Kaoru Ito
Megumi Yabushita
Debut:April 2, 2023[3]

better known by her ring name is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dream Star Fighting Marigold.

Professional wrestling career

Pro Wrestling Wave (2023–2024)

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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

Independent circuit (2023–2024)

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.[8]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023)

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.[9] At New Blood 11 on September 28, 2023, Tanaka fell short to Hina and Hanako in a three-way match.[10]

Dream Star Fighting Marigold (2024–present)

On July 12, 2024, it was confirmed that Tanaka has joined Dream Star Fighting Marigold.[11]

Personal life

Tanaka is the daughter of fellow professional wrestlers Minoru Tanaka and Yumi Fukawa. She also has a younger brother.[12]

Championships and accomplishments

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kizuna Tanaka Profile & General Information. profightdb.com. InternetWrestling Database (IWD). December 24, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kizuna Tanaka/Career Data. cagematch.de. de. Philip. Kreikenbohm. December 24, 2023.
  3. Web site: Minoru Tanaka & Yumi Fukawa’s Daughter to Wrestle for WAVE. lastwordonsports.com. Alex. Richards. April 14, 2022. December 24, 2023.
  4. Web site: WAVE: "PHASE 2 Reboot 4th ~ NAMI 1" Debuta Kizuna Tanaka. superluchas.com. Dark Angelita. Spanish. April 16, 2023. December 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: WAVE: Finales de grupo del «Catch the WAVE 2023». superluchas.com. Dark Angelita. Spanish. July 16, 2023. December 24, 2023.
  6. Web site: Pro Wrestling Wave Reboot Vol 4 Results – December 1, 2023. pwmania.com. Ethan. Black. December 1, 2023. December 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: WAVE Carnival Wave ~ Christmas Deluxe. cagematch.net. Philip. Kreikenbohm. German. December 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Pure J Pure Slam Dunk Vol 2 Results – September 23, 2023. pwmania.com. Ethan. Black. September 23, 2023. December 24, 2023.
  9. Web site: Stardom New Blood 10 Results – August 18, 2023. PWMania.com. Ethan. Black. August 18, 2023. August 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230820205026/https://www.pwmania.com/stardom-new-blood-10-results-august-18-2023. August 20, 2023. live.
  10. Web site: STARDOM NEW BLOOD 11 (9/29/23): Hanan, Starlight Kid, Mei Seira & More. Fightful. Scott. Edwards. September 29, 2023. September 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231001001253/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-new-blood-11-92923-hanan-starlight-kid-mei-seira-more. October 1, 2023. live.
  11. Web site: https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/202407120001342.html . ja:【マリーゴールド】田中きずな入団 父田中稔、母府川唯未 両国大会で「ツインタワー」と対戦 . live . July 12, 2024 . July 13, 2024 . . Japanese.
  12. Web site: Minoru Tanaka & Yumi Fukawa's Daughter to Wrestle for WAVE . April 14, 2022. September 17, 2022 . Last Word On Sports.