Natsuko Tora

Natsuko Tora (刀羅 ナツコ, Tora Natsuko, ring name: 刀羅 ナツコ) (born January 30, 1991)[1] is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion.[1] Tora is a two-time Artist of Stardom Champion as well as one-time Goddess of Stardom Champion.

Natsuko Tora
Tora in 2019
Born (1991-01-30) January 30, 1991[1]
Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Natsuko Tora[1]
Billed height1.54 m (5 ft 1⁄2 in)[1]
Billed weight75 kg (165 lb)[1]
Billed fromKawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan[1]
Trained byWorld Wonder Ring Stardom
DebutOctober 30, 2016[1]

Professional wrestling career

J.A.N. (2016–2018)

On October 30, 2016, Tora made her professional wrestling debut where she teamed with Arisu Nanase as the two faced Azumi and Kaori Yoneyama in a losing effort.[1][2] In 2017, Tora joined "Team Jungle", a group that involved the likes of Hiroyo Matsumoto, Jungle Kyona and Yoneyama.[2] The group was later named "J.A.N.", an acronym for Jungle Assault Nation.[2] On May 21, 2017, Tora received her first title match where she teamed with Kyona and Mayu Iwatani as they challenged Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo and Konami for the Artist of Stardom Championship, but were unsuccessful.[3]

Oedo Tai (2018–present)

On May 27, 2018, Tora, alongside Kyona and Yoneyama, defeated Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Hazuki and Kagetsu) to win the vacant Artist of Stardom Championship.[4] The trio held the title until September 30, whent they lost the title to Stars (Iwatani, Saki Kashima and Tam Nakano) during the afternoon show.[5] On the evening show on the same day, Tora, alongside Kyona defeated Iwatani and Kashima to win the Goddess of Stardom Championship.[6] Kyona and Tora held the title until November 23, when they lost the title to Queen's Quest (Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita).[7] On December 16, Tora challenged Watanabe for the Wonder of Stardom Championship during the main event on the sixth day of Goddesses of Stars show, but was unsuccessful.[8]

On April 14, 2019, during the second annual draft, Tora was drafted to Oedo Tai after Kyona lost a five-way match, causing J.A.N. to disbanded.[9][2] With Tora arrival to Oedo Tai, Tora embraced her villainous side.[2] Tora became the leader of Oedo Tai with the former leader Kagetsu retiring.[2] On March 24, 2020, Tora competed in the annual Cinderella Tournament and succeeded to advance to the finals where she was defeated by Giulia.[10] On October 3, Tora, alongside Kashima, faced Tokyo Cyber Squad (Konami and Kyona) as Oedo Tai's representatives in a No Disqualification match as the losing team must disband their unit.[11] Kashima and Tora won, forcing Tokyo Cyber Squad to disband as Konmai turned on Kyona to join Oedo Tai.[11] On November 14, Tora, alongside Bea Priestley and Kashima, defeated Donna del Mondo (Giulia, Maika and Syuri) to win the Artist of Stardom Championship.[12] On December 16, Tora, alongside Kashima and Priestley, lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Cosmic Angels (Mina Shirakawa, Nakano and Unagi Sayaka).[13]

On January 17, 2021, On Stardom's 10th anniversary show, Tora challenged Giulia for the Wonder Of Stardom Championship in a No Disqualification match, but was unsuccessful.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

References
  1. "刀羅 ナツコ". World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese).
  2. Richards, Alex (March 20, 2020). "Star Gazing: "Oedo Tai Leader" Natsuko Tora". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  3. "Stardom Gold May 2017 Recap & Review – May 21, 2017". Wrestling House Show. May 21, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  4. Sarpraicone, Mathew (June 20, 2018). "Stardom Shining Stars Night Show Results & Review (5/27/2018)". The Chair Shot. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. 2018年9月30日　5★STAR Grand Champion Carnival2018 （昼）. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). October 1, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  6. 2018年9月30日　5★STAR Grand Champion Carnival2018 （夜）. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). October 1, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  7. 22018年11月23日　BEST OF GODDESSES 2018. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). September 23, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  8. 2018年12月16日　GODDESSES OF STARS 2018. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  9. Murray, Dylan (January 17, 2020). "Star Gazing: Jungle Kyona". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  10. Richards, Alex (March 24, 2020). "Stardom Cinderella Tournament (March 24) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling.
  11. Richards, Alex (October 11, 2020). "Stardom Yokohama Cinderella (October 3) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  12. Richards, Alex (November 14, 2020). "Unagi Sayaka Debuts, New Champions Crowned At Stardom Show". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  13. Richards, Alex (December 16, 2020). "#AndNEW: Cosmic Angels Win Artist Of Stardom Championships". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  14. 2021年1月17日　『スターダム１０周年記念日』. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  15. 2018年12月24日　スターダムアワードで2018年の全日程終了!. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). December 25, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
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