World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana

World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana
AcronymDiana
FoundedJuly 29, 2010
Style
HeadquartersKawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Founder(s)Kyoko Inoue
Owner(s)Kyoko Inoue
PredecessorNEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling
WebsiteOfficial website

World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (ワールド女子プロレス・ディアナ, Wārudo Joshi Puroresu Diana) often abbreviated simply as Diana is a Japanese joshi puroresu or women's professional wrestling promotion based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. It was founded by Kyoko Inoue in 2010.[1][2]

History

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On July 29, 2010, Kyoko Inoue, who had left NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling, established World Women's Pro-Wrestling Diana Co., Ltd. with the aim of launching a professional wrestling organization. Kaoru Ito, who at the time was a junior at All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, organized the first event of the promotion, the "Diana Debut Show" on April 14, 2011. Furthermore, Ayako Sato joined the company for the first event.[3] In the process Diana accepted two new trainees and they also recruited athletes from abroad, even contracting American wrestlers. In the beginning, their business was going well but athletes and trainees who belonged to other promotions left one after another. Their training base, "Komazawa World" arena was closed down and they had to reconsider their tour style and relocating. In April 2018, they moved their dojo (a martial arts gym and a training base) to Kawasaki city, Kanagawa Prefecture.[4]

In 2012, it was announced that the dojo would be relocated. In the background, the Komazawa World Arena was jointly owned by Inoue and Kagoo, the director who resigned in June (the top page of the Komazawa World Arena official website specified "Kagoo and Inoue" as contact information). The opening of the new dojo was announced at the end of September, but the scheduled date has passed without any new information. After that, instead of the canceled "Arena Match", the Kitazawa Town Hall was used as the main venue, and the performance was held once a month from December. Even after Diana withdrew, Komazawa World Arena remained and there was talk of holding a performance, but it was closed without being realized. Affiliated players who lost their dojo were practicing at Pro Wrestling Zero1's dojo, the "Takeshiba Colosseum " and shoot boxing gyms.[5]

Over the years, the promotion has established partnerships with various promotions from the Japanese independent scene. They started a professional relationship with World Wonder Ring Stardom at the beginning of 2022, sending various wrestlers from the roster to compete in rookie-based pay-per-views promoted by the latter promotion under the brand of "New Blood". Diana was first represented by Nanami and Haruka Umesaki at Stardom New Blood 1 on March 11, 2022.[6]

Roster

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This is a list of professional wrestlers who currently wrestle for the company. Alumni and notable guest superstars are also included.[7][8]

Active

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Ring name Real name Notes
Ayako Sato[9] Ayako Sato Diana Tag Team Champion
Cherry Unknown Freelancer
Chikayo Nagashima Chikayo Nagashima Freelancer
Deborah K[10] Unknown
Hanako Nakamori Hanako Kobayashi Pure-J
Diana Tag Team Champion
Haruka Umesaki[11] Haruka Umesaki
Himiko[12] Unknown
Jaguar Yokota[13] Rimi Yokota
Kaori Yoneyama Kaori Yoneyama Freelancer
World Wonder Ring Stardom
Kawasaki Rainbow Girl[14] Unknown
Kyoko Inoue[15] Kyoko Inoue Founder
Diana Queen Elizabeth Champion
Maika Ozaki Maika Ozaki Freelancer
Diana World Champion
Madeline[16] Madoka Ishibashi
Miran Unknown
Nanami Unknown Diana Crystal Champion
Sakura Hirota Sakura Hirota
Takako Inoue Takako Inoue
Yuki Miyazaki Yuki Miyazaki Pro Wrestling Wave

Alumni/guests

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Championships

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As of November 9, 2024.

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days held Location Notes
Diana World Championship Maika Ozaki 1 August 15, 2024 86+ Kawasaki, Japan Defeated Haruka Umesaki at Diana.
Diana Queen Elizabeth Championship Kyoko Inoue 3 August 11, 2024 90+ Kawasaki, Japan Defeated Yuki Miyazaki and Himiko at Diana.
Diana Tag Team Championship
Ayaka
(Ayako Sato and Hanako Nakamori) 		2
(3, 2) 		March 10, 2024 244+ Kawasaki, Japan Defeated Double Inoue (Kyoko Inoue and Takako Inoue) at Diana.
Diana Crystal Championship Nanami 1 January 6, 2024 308+ Kawasaki, Japan Defeated Miran in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion.

World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana Crystal Championship

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World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana Crystal Championship
Details
PromotionDiana
Date establishedDecember 2023
Current champion(s)Nanami
Date wonJanuary 6, 2024
Statistics
First champion(s)Nanami

The World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana Crystal Championship is the tertiary singles women's professional wrestling championship promoted by World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana. The current and inaugural champion is Nanami.

Key
No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific champion
Days Number of days held
Defenses Number of successful defenses
<1 Reign lasted less than a day
+ Current reign is changing daily
No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign Days Defenses
1 Nanami January 6, 2024 Diana Future Sight Vol. 17 Kawasaki, Japan 1 308+ 2 Defeated Miran in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion. [17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestling and MMA Promotions/World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana". wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Melanie (June 11, 2011). "Exclusive: Kyoko Inoue on Her Return to the US, Forming World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana in Japan & More". Diva Dirt. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  3. ^ JoshiCity (July 23, 2016). "Diana Debut Show on 4/17/11 Review". jodhicity.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Deep Dive Japan. "World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana". deep-dive.jp. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. ^ World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana. 関係者各位及びファンの皆様へ. diana.com (in Japanese). Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  6. ^ WrestlingwithDemons (March 11, 2022). "3/11 STARDOM NEW BLOOD 1 RESULTS FROM TOKYO, JAPAN". pwinsider.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Kreikeobohm, Philip. "World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (Diana)". cagematch.net. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  8. ^ JoshiCity. "Diana Roster". joshicity.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "佐藤 綾子　闘う３児の母". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "デボラK". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "梅咲 遥". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  12. ^ "Himiko". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  13. ^ "ジャガー横田". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  14. ^ "かわさき レインボー☆ガール". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  15. ^ "井上 京子". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  16. ^ "マドレーヌ". World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana (in Japanese). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  17. ^ Black, Ethan (January 6, 2024). "Diana Future Sight Vol 17 Results – January 6, 2024 (Evening)". pwmania.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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