Saya Iida

Saya Iida (飯田沙耶, Iida Saya) (born May 19, 1997)[1] is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion,[1] where she is the current Future of Stardom Champion in her first reign.[3]

Saya Iida
Born (1997-05-19) May 19, 1997[1]
Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Saya Iida[1]
Billed height1.44 m (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)[1]
Billed weight54 kg (119 lb)[1]
Billed fromKashiwa, Chiba, Japan[1]
Trained byKagetsu[2]
DebutJanuary 14, 2019[1]

Professional wrestling career

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2019–present)

Iida made her debut at World Wonder Ring Stardom on January 14, 2019, at Stardom's 8th anniversary show where she faced Natsuko Tora in a losing effort.[4] After the match, Iida joined "J.A.N." (Jungle Assault Nation), a unit consists of Jungle Kyona, Kaori Yoneyama and Tora.[4] On March 10, Iida received her first title match when she challenged Utami Hayashishita for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful.[5] On April 14, during the annual draft, Kyona lost to a five-way against four other action leaders where the loser of the match must disband their own unit, therefore, J.A.N. was forced to disband.[6] Mayu Iwatani, the leader of "Stars", chose Iida to join her unit.[6]

On February 24, 2020, Iida faced her trained and former World of Stardom Champion Kagetsu in a losing effort during Kagetsu's retirement show, which took place outside of Stardom.[7] On July 17, Iida faced Maika and Saya Kamitani in a three-way match for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship, which was won by Maika.[8] On November 15, Iida challenged Maika for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful.[9] After the match, Iida indicated she wanted one more match for the title, thus continuing her rivalry with Maika.[9] On December 20, Iida defeated Maika to win the Future of Stardom Championship in a three-way, which also involved Kamitani.[3]

On January 17, 2021, on Stardom's 10th anniversary show, Iida had her first successful title defense, when she defeated Unagi Sayaka to retain the Future of Stardom Championship.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

References
  1. "飯田沙耶". World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese).
  2. Murray, Dylan (February 4, 2020). "Closing The Kagetsu Story". Deadlock. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  3. Richards, Alex (December 20, 2020). "Stardom Osaka Dream Cinderella News Roundup (12/20/20)". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  4. Richards, Alex (February 2, 2019). "Stardom 8th Year Anniversary Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  5. 2019年3月10日 Grow up Stars 2019. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). March 10, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  6. 2019年4月14日 ドラフト会議2019. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). April 14, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  7. Wilson, Kevin (March 7, 2020). "Kagetsu Retirement Show ~ Many Face on 2/24/20 Review". Joshi City. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  8. Lindsey, Philip (July 17, 2020). "Stardom crowns a new Future of Stardom Champion". Bell To Belles. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  9. Richards, Alex (November 23, 2020). "Stardom Sendai Cinderella (November 15) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  10. Richards, Alex (January 26, 2021). "Stardom 10th Anniversary (January 17) Results & Review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
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