Mina Shirakawa: Difference between revisions

Shirakawa made her [[professional wrestling]] debut at ''BBJ Muscle Ring'' on August 5, 2018, the first-ever event of the Best Body Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbjprowrestling.com/|title=BEST BODY JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|work=bbjprowrestling.com|author=Best Body Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=Japanese|access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> where she teamed up with [[Shoko Nakajima]] in a losing effort against [[Reika Saiki]] and Hoshimi Muramatsu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=41871|title="Glamorous strong style" Mina Shirakawa makes her professional wrestling debut against "muscular idol" Reika Saiki! "Pro-wrestling is painful!"|work=battle-news.com|author=''Best Body Japan|language=Japanese|date=August 5, 2018|access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> She wrestled at several other events of the promotion such as the ''BBJ Muscle Ring 2'' from October 18, 2018, where she lost against Cherry,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BoyUV_5l8AD/|title=Best Body Japan Wrestling/BBJ MUSCLE RING 2018 Round 2|work=instagram|first=Yakan|last=Nabe|date=October 18, 2018|language=Japanese|access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> and ''BBJ Muscle Ring 3'' from December 26, 2018, where she lost to [[Misaki Ohata]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bru8DUPHIaF/|title=Best Body Japan Pro Wrestling Round 3/BBJ MUSCLE RING 2018|work=instagramm|first=Yakan|last=Nabe|date=December 26, 2018|language=Japanese|access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> She worked a match for [[DDT Pro-Wrestling]], at [[Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018]] from October 21, where she teamed up with [[Miyu Yamashita]] and [[Yuki Kamifuku]] and lost to [[Yuka Sakazaki]], [[Mizuki (wrestler)|Mizuki]] and [[Shoko Nakajima]] in a [[Six-man tag team match|six-woman tag team match]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ddtpro.com/results/1628 | script-title=ja:両国ピーターパン2018～秋のプロレス文化祭～ | date=October 21, 2018 | accessdate=February 3, 2020 | work=[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> Shirakawa worked most of her matches for [[Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling]], the first one occurring on the second night of ''TJP 5th Anniversary Shin-Kiba Tour'' from November 4, 2018, where she teamed up with [[Reika Saiki]] in a losing effort against [[Maki Itoh]] and [[Shoko Nakajima]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/tjp5th-anniversary-maki-ito-pierde-y-recupera-titulo/|title=TJP: »5th Anniversary» Maki Ito loses and regains title|work=superluchas.com|author=Dark angel|date=November 13, 2018|access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre|CMLL]] and Lady's Ring held their second joint show, Numero Dos, where the main event saw CMLL representative [[Dalys la Caribeña]] defeat Lady's Ring representative Mina Shirakawa in a best two-out-of-three falls match to win the reactivated [[CMLL Japan Women's Championship]] on JanJanuary 22, 2020.

At [[Stardom All Star Dream Cinderella|All Star Dream Cinderella]] on March 3, 2021, Shirakawa competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Rumble rules-based variations|24-women Stardom All Star Rumble]] where she faced various returning Stardom legends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zonawrestling.net/risultati-stardom-10th-anniversary-hinamatsuri-all-star-dream-cinderella-03-03-2021/|title=RISULTATI: STARDOM 10TH ANNIVERSARY – HINAMATSURI ALL-STAR DREAM CINDERELLA 03.03.2021|work=zonawrestling.net|author=Da Taigermen|language=Italian|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=March 3, 2021}}</ref> Cosmic Angels feuded with [[Donna Del Mondo (professional wrestling)|Donna Del Mondo]] at the beginning of 2021. As a result, Shirakawa teamed up with [[Unagi Sayaka]] to unsuccessfully challenge [[Himeka Arita|Himeka]] and [[Maika (wrestler)|Maika]] for the [[Goddess of Stardom Championship]] at New Century 2021 In Shinjuku on March 14.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://turnheelwrestling.com/resultados-stardom-new-century-2021-in-shinjuku |title=Resultados Stardom New Century 2021 In Shinjuku |work=turnheelwrestling.com |language=Spanish |first=Alejandro |last=Sanz |date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2021}}</ref> On the first night of the [[Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021|2021 Cinderella Tournament]] on April 10, Shirakawa lost to [[Utami Hayashishita]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://turnheelwrestling.com/resultados-stardom-cinderella-tournament-2021 |title=Results Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021 |work=turnheelwrestling.com |first=Alejandro |last=Sanz |date=April 10, 2021| access-date=April 10, 2021}}</ref> Shirakawa won the [[Future of Stardom Championship]] at [[Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer]] on July 4 by defeating Unagi Sayaka in the finals of a tournament for the vacant title.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/07/04/stardom-yokohama-dream-cinderella-2021-in-summer-results/ |title=STARDOM 'Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer' results |work=postwrestling.com |first=Andrew |last=Thompson |date=July 4, 2021 |access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref> Shirakawa participated in the Red Stars block of the [[Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2021|2021 5 Star Grand Prix]]. She scored a total of six points, which was not enough to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/07/04/5star-grand-prix-2021-lineup/|title=Stardom Announces 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Lineup|work=lastwordonsports.com|first=Alex|last=Richards|date=July 4, 2021|access-date=July 5, 2021}}</ref> Shirakawa participated in the Blue Goddesses block of the [[Goddesses of Stardom Tag League#2021|2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League]] with Tam Nakano as [[Cosmic Angels#Sub-groups|Dream H]]. They scored a total of three points, which was not enough to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2021_goddess_of_stardom_info/|script-title=ja:【今年も開催】第11回『ゴッデス・オブ・スターダム～タッグリーグ戦～』タッグチーム発表＆全試合決定！|work=wwr-stardom.com|author=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=Japanese|date=October 13, 2021|access-date=October 13, 2021}}</ref> At [[Stardom Super Wars#Tokyo Super Wars|Tokyo Super Wars]] on November 27, Shirakawa unsuccessfully challenged Tam Nakano for the [[Wonder of Stardom Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/11/27/stardom-tokyo-super-wars-report/|title=Stardom Tokyo Super Wars Report: Utami Hayashishita vs. Maika, Nakano vs. Shirakawa|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=November 27, 2021|access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref> At [[Stardom Super Wars#Osaka Super Wars|Osaka Super Wars]] on December 18, Shirakawa, Unagi Sayaka and Tam Nakano lost to [[Stars (professional wrestling)|Stars]] ([[Hazuki (wrestler)|Hazuki]], [[Koguma (wrestler)|Koguma]] and [[Mayu Iwatani]]) in a [[Six-man tag team match|six-woman tag team match]] as part of a [[Professional wrestling tournament|¥10 Million Unit tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/153876/1218-stardom-osaka-super-wars-ppv-report.html?p=1|title=12/18 STARDOM OSAKA SUPER WARS PPV REPORT|work=pwinsider.com|author=WrestlingwithDemons|date=December 18, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021}}</ref> At [[Stardom Dream Queendom|Dream Queendom]] on December 29, Shirakawa, Mai Sakurai and Unagi Sayaka unsuccessfully challenged [[Donna Del Mondo#Sub-groups|MaiHimePoi]] for the Artist of Stardom Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-world-stardom-champion-crowned-dream-queendom-363996|title=NEW WORLD OF STARDOM CHAMPION CROWNED AT DREAM QUEENDOM|work=f4wonline.com|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=December 29, 2021|access-date=December 29, 2021}}</ref>

On April 23, 2023, at [[Stardom All Star Grand Queendom|All Star Grand Queendom]], Shirakawa won the [[Wonder of Stardom Championship]] by defeating Saya Kamitani.<ref name="StardomWonder1">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/stardom-all-star-grand-queendom-live-results-mercedes-mone-vs-mayu-iwatani|title=Stardom All Star Grand Queendom live results: Mercedes Mone vs. Mayu Iwatani Giulia faces Tam Nakano in the show's main event.|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Chick|last=Fritts|date=April 23, 2023|access-date=April 23, 2023}}</ref> On May 4, Shirakawa had her first successful title defense by defeating Natsupoi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-legend-fukuoka-goddess-2023-results-5423-mina-shirakawa-vs-natsupoi-and-more|title=STARDOM Legend of Fukuoka Goddess 2023 Results (5/4/23): Mina Shirakawa vs. Natsupoi, and More|work=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=May 4, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506024639/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-legend-fukuoka-goddess-2023-results-5423-mina-shirakawa-vs-natsupoi-and-more|archive-date=May 6, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Stardom Flashing Champions 2023|Flashing Champions]] on May 27, Shirakawa lost the Wonder of Stardom Championship to Tam Nakano in a [[Winner Takes All match|winner takes all match]] where Nakano's [[World of Stardom Championship]] was also on the line, ending Shirakawa's reign after 34 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-flashing-champions-2023-results-52723-tam-nakano-vs-mina-shirakawa|title=STARDOM Flashing Champions 2023 Results (5/27/23): Tam Nakano vs. Mina Shirakawa|work=fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=May 27, 2023|access-date=May 27, 2023|archive-date=May 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527074232/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-flashing-champions-2023-results-52723-tam-nakano-vs-mina-shirakawa|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Stardom Sunshine 2023|Sunshine 2023]] on June 25, Shirakawa and Mariah May, together known as [[Club Venus#Sub-groups|Rose Gold]], won the [[Goddess of Stardom Championship]] by defeating [[God's Eye (professional wrestling)#Sub-groups|The New Eras]].<ref name="RoseGoldTag1" /> At [[Stardom x Stardom: Osaka Summer Team]] on August 13, Rose Gold lost the Goddesses of Stardom Championship to [[Cosmic Angels#Sub-groups|REStart]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-x-stardom-2023-results-81323-tam-nakano-mayu-iwatani-and-more |title=STARDOM x STARDOM 2023 Results (8/13/23): Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani, And More |work=Fightful |first=Scott |last=Edwards |date=August 13, 2023 |access-date=August 14, 2023}}</ref>

Shirakawa made her [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW) on October 18, 2022, at [[Rumble on 44th Street]], teaming with [[Waka Tsukiyama]], in a losing effort against [[Kylie Rae]] and Tiara James.

Shirakawa made her [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) debut on the March 21, 2024, episode of [[Ring of Honor Wrestling|''ROH on HonorClub'']], in a winning effort against [[Anna Jay]].

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