The former "NXT" women's division star reflects on her time in WWE upon her return to Japan, where she participated in this year's Hana Kimura memorial event.
Another joshi promotion has been forced to postpone shows due to positive COVID-19 tests. The JoshiSunTimes reports (per PWInsider) that Sendai Girls has announced that it is postponing its August 14th show in Miyagi, Japan after Manami and Mika Iwata tested positive for the virus. The report noted that both wrestlers are “experiencing mild symptoms.”
In addition, freelance takent Yuu has reportedly tested positive. Her last match was at a Pro Wrestling WAVE show on July 24th where she teamed with Yurika Oka in a losing effort to Mio Momono and Yumi Ohka.
As was reported earlier, SEADLINNNG postponed their show earlier this week after Nanae Takahashi and Honori Hana tested positive for COVID-19. Both are recovering at home. Ryo Mizumani announced that she tested positive the same day.
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Hana Kimura’s memorial show takes place this evening at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The show commemorates the one year anniversary of Kimura’s death. Kimura, 22, passed away on May 23, 2020 by suicide, believed to be brought on by cyberbullying following an incident that aired on a reality show Kimura was on called Terrance House. In pro wrestling, Kimura was best known for her run in Stardom, where she held the Artist of Stardom title twice and the Goddess of Stardom title once.
Those scheuled to compete on tonight’s card include Super Delfin, HUB, Yuko Miyamoto, Munenori Sawa, Kaori Yoneyama, Cherry, Hanako Nakamori, Yuki Miyazaki, ASUKA (Veny), Kagetsu (coming out of retirement for one night only), Mio Momono, and Mika Iwata.