Tokyo Princess Cup Explained

Tokyo Princess Cup
Promotions:Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
Firstevent:2014
Featuredmatches:None time-limited singles matches

is an annual single-elimination tournament created and promoted by the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). The event has been held since 2014 and would later become available as an internet pay-per-view on TJPW's streaming service Wrestle Universe.[1] [2]

At first, the winner of the tournament received an opportunity to produce an TJPW's event,[3] however, since 2016, it was decided that the winner of the tournament would receive a future title match for the Princess of Princess Championship, which was previously known as the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship, as it was established in 2016.[4] [5]

Events

As of 2023, there have been a total of 10 events, where the tournament being held in multi-day event.

No.EventDateCityVenueRef(s)
1Tokyo Princess CupJune 22 – August 2, 2014Tokyo, JapanVarious
2Tokyo Princess Cup 2015July 4 – August 8, 2015VariousVarious[6]
3Tokyo Princess Cup 2016July 9 – August 13, 2016VariousVarious
4Tokyo Princess Cup 2017July 2–30, 2017VariousVarious[7]
5Tokyo Princess Cup 2018June 3 – July 8, 2018Tokyo, JapanVarious
6Tokyo Princess Cup 2019May 25 – July 7, 2019Various[8]
7Tokyo Princess Cup 2020August 8–20, 2020Various[9]
8Tokyo Princess Cup 2021July 22 – August 15, 2021Various[10]
9Tokyo Princess Cup 2022July 16 – August 14, 2022Various[11]
10Tokyo Princess Cup 2023July 15 – August 13, 2023Various[12]

Stats

List of winners

YearTournamentPrincess of Princess Championship match
WinnerRunner-upTimes
won		No. of
entrants		MatchResultRef
2014NonokoShoko Nakajima18

None

2015Shoko NakajimaAkane Miura1
2016YuuShoko Nakajima112vs. Miyu Yamashita at TJPW Shinjuku Love Rin
2017Reika SaikiYuka Sakazaki113vs. Yuka Sakazaki at TJPW Brand New Wrestling ~ The Beginning of a New Era ~[13]
2018YuuYuka Sakazaki216vs. Miyu Yamashita at TJPW Brand New Wrestling 2 ~ Now it's Time to Attack ~
2019MizukiYuna Manase1vs. Shoko Nakajima at TJPW The Mountain Top 2019 ~ I Will Not Lose to Anyone ~[14]
2020Shoko Nakajima221vs. Yuka Sakazaki at Wrestle Princess I[15]
2021Maki ItohShoko Nakajima123vs. Miyu Yamashita at Wrestle Princess II[16]
2022Yuka SakazakiMiu Watanabe119vs. Shoko Nakajima at Wrestle Princess III[17]
2023Miyu YamashitaYuki Kamifuku116vs. Mizuki at Wrestle Princess IV[18]

Tournament brackets

2014

The inaugural edition of the Cup took place between June 22 and August 2, 2014.

2015

The 2015 edition of the Cup took place between July 4 and August 8.

2016

The 2016 edition of the Cup took place between July 9 and August 13.

2017

The 2017 edition of the Cup took place between July 2 and 30.

2018

The 2018 edition of the Cup took place between June 3 and July 8.

2019

The 2019 edition of the Cup took place between May 25 and July 7.

2020

The 2020 edition of the Cup took place between 8 and 29 August.

2021

The 2021 edition of the Cup took place between July 22 and August 15.

2022

The 2022 edition of the Cup took place between July 16 and August 14.

2023

The 2023 edition of the Cup took place between July 15 and August 13.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Princesses and Freedom Fighters: A Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. Deadlock. Emily. Pratt. December 10, 2019. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121184345/https://deadlockpw.com/editorials/princesses-and-freedom-fighters-a-beginners-guide-to-tokyo-joshi-pro-wrestling/. January 21, 2023. live.
  2. Web site: https://www.wrestle-universe.com/ja/series/bhq7NUUf2B5DhtrsYHeDok?season=xdZk6SYLjRBVHqfuEChWBg . ja:東京プリンセスカップ . August 16, 2023 . Wrestle Universe . Japanese . August 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815211419/https://www.wrestle-universe.com/ja/series/bhq7NUUf2B5DhtrsYHeDok?season=xdZk6SYLjRBVHqfuEChWBg . live .
  3. Web site: https://www.ddtpro.com/results/10152 . ja:【新木場リポート】東京プリンセスカップを制したのはのの子！　8・30王子でのK-1グランプリ開催へ／ミウラはデビュー戦で勝利／DDT8・17両国のダークマッチは山下＆KANNA＆木場vs中島＆坂崎＆えーりん／2014年下半期ゴールデンオーディション開催 . August 2, 2014 . August 16, 2023 . . Japanese . August 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815214028/https://www.ddtpro.com/results/10152 . live .
  4. Web site: Joshi Watch: Yuu. Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Robbie. Sutter. August 28, 2020. August 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703030958/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2020/08/28/joshi-watch-yuu/. July 3, 2022. live.
  5. Web site: http://battle-news.com/?p=18654 . ja:東京女子1.4後楽園大会　中島vs.山下の初代プリプリ王座決定戦、赤宮vs.ミウラ、清水vs.KANNA、坂崎vs.キャンディス . January 5, 2016. October 12, 2020 . battle-news.com . Japanese . May 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518235921/http://battle-news.com/?p=18654 . live .
  6. Web site: https://www.ddtpro.com/results/5773 . ja:闘うビアガーデン2015～東京女子プロレス～ . August 8, 2015 . August 18, 2023 . . Japanese . August 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230818013951/https://www.ddtpro.com/results/5773 . live .
  7. Web site: https://www.ddtpro.com/results/10808 . ja:闘うビアガーデン2017～第4回東京プリンセスカップ FINAL ROUND～ . July 30, 2017 . August 18, 2023 . . Japanese . August 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230818015230/https://www.ddtpro.com/results/10808 . live .
  8. Web site: Tokyo Joshi Pro Princess Cup 2019 Finals (July 7) Results & Review. Voices of Wrestling. Ewan. Cameron. July 10, 2019. November 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20220929200359/https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2019/07/10/tokyo-joshi-pro-princess-cup-2019-finals-july-7-results-review/. September 29, 2022. live.
  9. Web site: Mizuki Wins Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's Tokyo Princess Cup. Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Alex. Richards. August 29, 2020. November 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20220925104008/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2020/08/29/mizuki-wins-tokyo-princess-cup/. September 25, 2022. live.
  10. Web site: Maki Itoh Wins Tokyo Princess Cup. Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Bethany. Harris. August 15, 2021. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304011401/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/08/15/maki-itoh-wins-tokyo-princess-cup/. March 4, 2023. live.
  11. Web site: Yuka Sakazaki wins 2022 TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup tournament. Post Wrestling. Andrew. Thompson. August 14, 2022. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304011413/https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/08/14/yuka-sakazaki-wins-2022-tjpw-tokyo-princess-cup-tournament/. March 4, 2023. live.
  12. Web site: New Champions Crowned at Stardom x Stardom, Multiple Great 5Star GP Matches, Miyu Yamashita wins TCP Weekly Joshi Guide. WrestlePurists. Peps. August 16, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818093511/https://wrestlepurists.com/new-champions-crowned-at-stardom-x-stardom-multiple-great-5star-gp-matches-miyu-yamashita-wins-tpc-weekly-joshi-guide/. August 18, 2023. live.
  13. Web site: https://www.ddtpro.com/results/7007 . ja:BRAND NEW WRESTLING～新時代の幕開け～ . August 26, 2017 . August 18, 2023 . . Japanese . May 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518162429/https://www.ddtpro.com/results/7007 . live .
  14. Web site: https://www.ddtpro.com/results/3625 . ja:The Mountain top 2019～誰にも負けない～ . September 1, 2019 . August 18, 2023 . . Japanese . April 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230412184516/https://www.ddtpro.com/results/3625 . live .
  15. Web site: Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling Wrestle Princess (November 7) Results & Review. Voices of Wrestling. Voices of Wrestling Staff. November 9, 2020. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129151803/https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2020/11/09/tokyo-joshi-pro-wrestling-wrestle-princess-november-7-results-review/. January 29, 2023. live.
  16. Web site: TJPW Wrestle Princess 2 (October 9) Results & Review. Voices of Wrestling. Ewan. Cameron. October 9, 2021. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230815164550/https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2021/10/09/tjpw-wrestle-princess-2-october-9-results-review/. August 15, 2023. live.
  17. Web site: TJPW Wrestle Princess III Results (10/9/22): Shoko Nakajima vs. Yuka Sakazaki, Riho Competes, and More. Fightful. Scott. Edwards. October 9, 2022. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20221118175554/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/tjpw-wrestle-princess-iii-results-10922-shoko-nakajima-vs-yuka-sakazaki-riho-competes-and-more. November 18, 2022. live.
  18. Web site: TJPW Results: Wrestle Princess IV – Hachiogi, Japan (10/9). wrestling-news.net. Wayne. Daly. October 9, 2023. October 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102175010/https://www.wrestling-news.net/tjpw-wrestle-princess-iv-results/214018/. November 2, 2023. live.

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