Sukeban (professional wrestling) explained

Sukeban
Style:Professional wrestling
Joshi Puroresu
Location:New York City
Owner:Dream Slam Productions

Sukeban is an American independent women's professional wrestling promotion. In Japanese culture, Sukeban is an ode to the girl gangs in the 60's and 70's, which the promotion is influenced by as the roster is consisted by different units.[1] [2]

History

On September 1, 2023, Sukeban released a press announcing their establishment.[3] Sukeban, referring to girl gangs, combining live action contact of professional wrestling with anime and manga, illustrated by Sakana Koji.[2] [4] On September 21, Sukeban held their first event at New York City which aired live on their TikTok account.[5] During the event, Bull Nakano was revealed to be the commissioner of Sukeban, while unveiling the Sukeban Championship.[5]

Personnel

Wrestlers

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Sukeban World Champion

Other on-air personnel

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Commissioner

Alumni

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Riko KaijuTBARetired[6]

Championships

Sukeban World Championship

Championshipname:Sukeban World Championship
Currentholder:Commander Nakajima
Won:December 6, 2023
Promotion:Sukeban
Created:September 22, 2023
Firstchamp:Commander Nakajima

The Sukeban World Championship is a women's world professional wrestling world championship created and promoted by the Sukeban promotion. The title, which is situated at the top of Sukeban's championship hierarchy, was introduced on September 22, 2023,[8] [9] and the inaugural champion was crowned on December 6, 2023 when Commander Nakajima defeated Ichigo Sayaka to become the inaugural champion.[10]

The championship belt was designed by the Australian designer Marc Newson, who worked in collaboration with the Japanese illustrator . Special hats for the wrestlers were created by British milliner Stephen Jones.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sukeban, New NYC-Based Joshi Promotion Set to Hold First Event on September 21st, Full Roster Revealed. WrestlePurists. Jamie. Ross. September 1, 2023. September 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905231555/https://wrestlepurists.com/sukeban-new-nyc-based-joshi-promotion-set-to-hold-first-event-on-september-21st-full-roster-revealed/. September 5, 2023. live.
  2. Web site: Sukeban Is Coming to Make You a Wrestling Fan. Vulture. Anne Victoria. Clark. September 5, 2023. September 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906213920/https://www.vulture.com/2023/09/sukeban-joshi-wrestling-nyc.html. September 6, 2023. live.
  3. Web site: American Based Joshi Wrestling Promotion 'Sukeban' to Hold First Event in New York City on 9/21. Fightful. Skylar. Russell. September 1, 2023. September 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230903125658/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/american-based-joshi-wrestling-promotion-sukeban-hold-first-event-new-york-city-921. September 3, 2023. live.
  4. Japanese Female Wrestling League Coming to New York. Sports Illustrated. Justin. Barrasso. September 1, 2023. September 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906125156/https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/japanese-female-wrestling-league-coming-to-new-york. September 6, 2023. live.
  5. Web site: SUKEBAN Report: Debut show includes Bull Nakano as commissioner. Post Wrestling. Karen. Peterson. September 21, 2023. September 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230922035131/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/09/21/sukeban-premiere-event-report/. September 22, 2023. live.
  6. Web site: December 14, 2023. ja:海樹リコ引退申し出に伴い、SEAdLINNNGタッグ王座返上. https://twitter.com/shupromobile/status/1735224917791318181. December 14, 2023. twitter.com. Weekly Pro Wrestling. ja.
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  8. Web site: Sukeban Results (9/21): Commissioner Bull Nakano, World Title Revealed. Sukeban hosted its first event in New York City.. sescoops.com. Thomas. Lowson. September 22, 2023. September 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216071540/https://www.sescoops.com/results/sukebans-results-debut-show-bull-nakano-world-title. December 16, 2023. live.
  9. Web site: Sukeban World Premiere Results (9/22/23): Countess Saori vs. Ichigo Sayaka. Fightful. Scott. Edwards. September 22, 2023. September 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20240121034035/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/sukeban-world-premiere-results-92223-countess-saori-vs-ichigo-sayaka. January 21, 2024. live.
  10. Web site: Sukeban Results: Sukeban Miami – Miami, FL (12/6). wrestling-news.net. Wayne. Daly. December 6, 2023. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216080927/https://www.wrestling-news.net/sukeban-miami-results/216908/. December 16, 2023. live.
  11. Sobrino. Maria. December 5, 2023. Best Body Slammers: Japanese female wrestling meets design . February 14, 2024. Wallpaper. https://web.archive.org/web/20240214173754/https://www.wallpaper.com/design-interiors/sukeban-japanese-female-wrestling-league-miami. February 14, 2024. live.