Asuka owns one of the most impressive resumes in WWE history. [323] Asuka then faced Sasha Banks at Survivor Series in a losing effort. Previously known as Kana (), she started her professional wrestling career in 2004 in the AtoZ promotion, where she remained until retiring in 2006. They've been married for nine years, and his "beautiful sexy" wife gave him the best gift of all. [262] In parallel, she also took a part of the Mixed Match Challenge tournament, with The Miz as her partner in support of the charity Rescue Dogs Rock. [342] In a rematch at Crown Jewel, Asuka and Bliss lost the titles back to Kai and Sky due to an interference from Nikki Cross. Do his choices match yours? In September 2019, Urai launched her gaming and cooking channel on YouTube,KanaChan TV. The ethnicity of Asuka is Asian and is 38 years old. [183] In May, Kana made her first successful defenses of the Reina World Women's Championship against visiting Mexican wrestlers, defeating Gitana on May 17[184][191] and Reyna Isis on May 29. [41] The team made it all the way to the finals of the tournament, before losing to Las Aventureras (Ayako Hamada and Yuu Yamagata) in a three-way match, which also included Muscle Venus (Hikaru Shida and Tsukasa Fujimoto). [358] She had teased the channel with several posts on her Twitter account before formally announcing the channel. Asuka was born in Osaka, Japan, in 1981. [327] On the Raw after WrestleMania, Asuka faced Ripley for the title in a rematch which resulted in a no-contest due to Charlotte Flair attacking both of them. Her achievements include winning the JWP Openweight Championship, Smash Diva Championship, and Wave Tag Team Championship. Alexa Bliss- Great mic skills and decent ring skills. [149] Post-match, Kana verbally assaulted Makoto, which led to Shirai turning on her and siding with Makoto. Since 2019, she has her own YouTube channel KanaChanTV focused on gaming and lifestyle content. 32 EWZine (The Banished have Risen! . WWE RAW Superstar and one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Kairi Sane got married on February 22, 2020. In terms of in-ring skills, she's the best. WWE Universe: I Tawt I Taw an Asuka nippy slip. [216], Asuka remained in NXT[217] and rekindled her feud with Bayley,[218] whom she again defeated on August 20 at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II. [85] On February 25, 2014, Kana produced an independent event titled KanaProMania in Korakuen Hall, which saw her defeat Meiko Satomura in the main event. [76][78] As part of the storyline, Kana refused title challenges made by Kayoko Haruyama and Leon and instead named Nakajima her next challenger. [354] She and Mio Shirai have also released a gravure DVD together, titled Sadistic Tails (2012). 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Urai has also worked as a freelance graphic designer and video game journalist and through her work with Microsoft she has been sponsored by the company, wearing an Xbox 360 logo on her gear. She isn't married either engaged, till now there is no any . She renewed her rivalry with Becky Lynch after Lynch challenged Asuka to a Raw Women's Championship match at the Royal Rumble in a rematch from the previous year's event. [45] On the next Kana Pro event on June 16 at Korakuen Hall, Kana and Naomichi Marufuji were defeated by Meiko Satomura and Minoru Suzuki in an intergender main event tag team match. Be it in tag team action or even as a singles wrestler. 9 of the top 50 tag teams in the, Reina World Women's Championship (1 time), Reina World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2014) with Arisa Nakajima, Airi Ueda, Minami Tanabe and Shiori Takahashi, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 22:12. 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[350][348] In 2020, she competed in more WWE matches than all other superstars. Her last match was at July 18's Money in the Bank, when she competed in the women's ladder match won by Nikki ASH.. Team Smackdown, Corbin vs. Miz", "Keller's WWE Raw report 11/27: Reigns addresses crowd with his newly won IC Title, Elias vs. Reigns, Page & Co. vs. Mickey & Sasha & Bayley", "WWE RAW Report: Which Is The Most Dominant Three Person Unit?, Do Not Mess With Samoa Joe, Who Is Set For Deletion?, And More", "WWE RAW Report: Who Is The Number One Contender? Her weight is 62 kilograms which seem to be very maintained which have led her to perform outstanding actions with efficient speed. [337] Lynch defeated Asuka in a rematch on the next episode of Raw and she was added to the title match. Fans may have seen the last of Asuka Credit: Instagram/@wwe_asuka. [343] At Survivor Series WarGames, the team of Asuka, Belair, Bliss, Lynch, and Mia Yim defeated the team of Damage CTRL, Cross, and Ripley in a WarGames match. She is a professional wrestler who is best known for being signed with WWE Network and appears under the SmackDown brand in her ring name "Asuka.". Tracing her past affairs and love life records, one has to return empty-handed as she has never dated publicly. [108] At the following event on June 9, Smash started a tournament to crown the inaugural Smash Diva Champion, which saw Kana defeat Lin "Bitch" Byron in her first round match. [247] Throughout the next few months, Asuka continued her streak by defeating the likes of Dana Brooke (whom she defeated in three seconds, setting a new WWE record for the fastest submission win in a women's match),[248][249] Alicia Fox[250][251][252] and Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss in a non-title match. The statement from Kairi Sane regarding her recent wedding reads as follows: To my dear fans, 6. Please logout and login again. Asuka won an Elimination Chamber match at the same-titled pay-per-view on Saturday night to set up a shot at Bianca Belair and the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39. But, fortunately, Asuka hasnt dated any boyfriend until now, which means, Asuka is currently single. Notably, Gravure is a mix of softcore glamour photography and video. Share. [94][95], Kana made her debut for Yoshihiro Tajiri's new Smash promotion on June 25, 2010, losing to Syuri in the main event of Smash.4. [196], On August 22, 2015, Urai attended WWE's NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn event in Brooklyn, New York,[197] Rumours about her having signed with WWE[198][199] were soon confirmed[200] at a press conference on September 8 in Tokyo; this made her the first female Japanese wrestler to sign with the company since Bull Nakano in 1994. In August 2015, Urai signed a developmental deal with WWE, making her the first Japanese female wrestler signed with the company in over 20 years. The Miz . World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed today the rumor that has been circulating internet forums for months: the character of Asuka is actually portrayed by two people: Kanako Urai and her twin sister Fumie Urai. [19] On October 30, Kana and Kurihara defeated Ran Yu-Yu and Toshie Uematsu to win the Dual Shock Wave 2011 tournament and become the first ever Wave Tag Team Champions. [227][228][229], In her successful title defense against Ember Moon on April 1 at NXT TakeOver: Orlando, Asuka again displayed a villainous demeanor, shoving the referee into her opponent to avoid Moon's finishing maneuver (the Eclipse) en route to winning the match. Asuka: WWE Raw Women's Title: WWE WWE Live - Saturday Night's Main Event Aug 6th 2022: Bianca BelAir (c) def. The belief WWE has shown in her is tremendous. Sane and Asuka formed a team dubbed as "The Kabuki Warriors" on SmackDown Live, with former WWE Diva Paige managing the duo. Generational greatness. [318] Asuka presumably lost the Raw Women's Championship to Sasha Banks at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules after she indirectly blinded the referee with the green mist and Bayley removed the referee's shirt, put it on herself and counted the pinfall, which was unofficial. She embraced Becky Lynch after the announcement and chanted her name, thus turning face in the process. Sportskeeda sends its best wishes to Kairi Sane and her husband! Kanako Urai (September 26, 1981) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand under the ring name Asuka. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription. [148] On April 26 at WNC's first event, Before the Dawn, Kana teamed with Mio Shirai in a tag team match, where they defeated Makoto and Syuri, with Kana pinning Makoto for the win. [164] During a press conference the following day, Kana and Makoto announced that they were coming together to produce an event at Shinjuku Face on November 9, celebrating their common birthday, respectively. Thank you for all your continuous support. [269] At the event on April 8, Asuka submitted to Charlotte, ending her WWE undefeated streak at 914 days, or roughly 2 and a half years. Today Id like to announce that I got married to my fianc on February 22, 2020. Rose was formerly engaged to Michael Lubic in 2016. 1.0k. Asuka saved Carmella from a post-match attack by Eva Marie and Nia Jax and afterwards had a staredown with Bayley, indicating that she wanted a shot at her title. Feb 19. People know her as nonbinary, self-fashioned, and genderless. (pin) Braun Strowman says he's carrying the torch for big men in WWE. The official announcement was made by the Twitter . Reigns has an 8-year-old daughter named Joelle and the two were featured in a WWE PSA about parenthood. [316] On the following Raw, The Kabuki Warriors officiated their face turn, beginning a feud with the returning Nia Jax. Asuka, the name given to the wrestler has a hidden meaning where 'Asu' stands for 'to fly' and 'Ka' refers to bird. Asuka is the current WWE Women's Title holder. [336] The following week, Asuka defeated Lynch using green mist and earned a title match for the Raw Women's Championship at Hell in a Cell. Kairi Sane and Asuka. 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We received a happy announcement from Kairi Sane!@KairiSaneWWE #WWE #wwe_jp pic.twitter.com/IaJfZkTIMB, Also read: Sasha Banks provides update on her ankle injury. Sasha Banks won the title when Asuka chose to get herself counted out to save Sane from an attack by Bayley. [175], On August 30, 2014, Kana began working for Reina Joshi Puroresu as a storyline consultant. She is a two-time WWE Raw Women's Champion and a former WWE Smackdown Women's Champion. Her real name is Kanako Urai ( ) and landed the planet on September 26, 1981, which makes the age of Asuka be 37 years old as of now. On the October 19 episode of Raw, Asuka successfully retained her title against Lana. Vince McMahon rumoured to have dated Asuka. SOURCE: Pinterest. WWE Wrestler champ, Kanako Asuka. [280] They lasted until the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by eventual winners R-Truth and Carmella. [319] This also marked Sane's final appearance in WWE, as she left the company to be with her new husband in Japan, therefore disbanding the Kabuki Warriors. Asuka has an estimated net worth of more than $1 Million. [211], On the January 13, 2016, episode of NXT, Asuka participated in a battle royal to determine the number #1 contender for Bayley's NXT Women's Championship; she was eliminated second-to-last by Eva Marie. Jim Ross Reveals Advice He Gave WWE Stars That Didnt Want To Work With Hulk Hogan, Kenny Omega Talks The Reports That WWE Is Interest In Signing Him, Freddie Prinze Jr. Kana Urai is a Japanese professional wrestler better known by the ring name, Asuka. [2] On October 10, 2009, Kana teamed with Takahashi to defeat Hiroyo Matsumoto and Kyoko Inoue for the NEO Tag Team Championship, Kana's first professional wrestling title. After her Elimination Chamber match win in 2023, she became the only woman in WWE to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Elimination Chamber matches. [232] In June, Asuka decisively defeated Nikki Cross in a Last Woman Standing match to retain her championship. Vince McMahon rumoured to have dated Asuka. [359], Urai is a graduate of the Osaka University of Arts Junior College. [24][25][26] On February 17, Kana, as the 2011 Catch the Wave winner, was granted entrance into the Wave Single Championship tournament, defeating Mio Shirai in her semi-final match. [124] Later that same day on Volume 46, Kana was defeated in a singles match by Mercedes Martinez. If you are used to watching professional wrestling, then Asuka must not be a new name to you.Kanako Urai is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand under Asuka's ring name.. Kanako Urai was born on September 26, 1981, in Osaka, Japan.Asuka rose to fame only after her years of hard work and dedication, so information about her parents and early life . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bayley Wrestler is another famous female professional wrestler with a net worth of $1 Million. [20] While a tag team champion with Kurihara, Kana also regularly teamed with Mio Shirai as Triple Tails.S and on February 1, 2012, Kurihara, Mika Iida and Shuu Shibutani were made official members of Triple Tails. She talked with Sports Illustrated about the last 18 months with the company. Asuka could be focusing on her career. Asuka currently resides in Orlando, Florida, the United States of America far from her native land and family. WWE RAW Superstar and one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Kairi Sane got married on February 22, 2020. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. In any case, we shall keep you updated on her personal life and boyfriend should any information reaches our table. Now in her fourteenth year with the company, 38-year-old Natalya is considered a veteran in WWE. [222] In early February, Asuka became the longest-reigning singles champion in NXT history, male or female. Spouse: There is no authentic news about her married life. [3] Her debut appearance, which aired on September 23, ended in a confrontation with Dana Brooke and Emma. Her joie de vivre and general awesomeness are as infectious as the love . [nb 1][240] During her farewell segment, NXT General Manager William Regal called her "one of the greatest champions in WWE history" and also mentioned negotiations to move Asuka to WWE's main roster. [226] Asuka had never lost a match by submitting or being pinned, though she had come up short in the aforementioned battle royal in January 2016[212] and tag team match and one fatal four-way match on NXT house shows in March and May 2016, respectively, when other wrestlers were pinned. In terms of charisma, she hangs with the current 4HW. Mella vows to deliver a receipt to Asuka and make Belair's victory easier than she's expecting. KanaChanTV features playthrough videos with her own bilingual English/Japanese commentary as well as lifestyle content. The tweet includes a message sent to the handle by Sane herself. I will continue working hard to become a pro wrestler that can bring much happiness and smiles to people. The following night on Raw, Asuka faced Zelina Vega for the Raw Women's Championship and again successfully retained. [272][273][274] At the event on June 17, Asuka lost to Carmella after an interference from the returning James Ellsworth, suffering her first official pinfall loss in WWE. She also became the second Women's Grand Slam winner after Bayley and third Women's Triple Crown winner after Bayley and Alexa Bliss. She has written for Xbox Magazine and designed graphics for Nintendo DS and various mobile applications. I did I did taw an Asuka nippy slip. [21] Four days later, Kana and Kurihara lost the Wave Tag Team Championship to Ran Yu-Yu and Toshie Uematsu. Kanako Urai ( , Urai Kanako, born September 26, 1981)[1][2] is a Japanese professional wrestler. Following her first Raw Women's Championship win, Asuka became the third Women's Triple Crown Champion and the second Women's Grand Slam Champion. 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[304] In August, The Kabuki Warriors failed to capture the titles from thenchampions Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. [281] On November 18, Asuka took part in the Survivor Series as part of Team Smackdown, where she was the last woman eliminated from Team SmackDown. The statement from Kairi Sane regarding her recent wedding reads as . Asuka attended WWE's NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn event on August 22, 2015 amid rumours that she signed with the company. Asuka, whose real name is Kanako Urai, is an avid gamer. https://t.co/qR7ByvECPf pic.twitter.com/TcUFhbHdyC, KAIRI SANE (@KairiSaneWWE) February 22, 2020, Congratulations! [241], After multiple vignettes in the upcoming weeks, it was revealed on the September 11, 2017, episode of Raw, Asuka was assigned to the Raw brand. She has hinted at the return of Kana Credit: Twitter/Asuka. [99] Kana then began feuding with Tajiri, which led to an intergender match on December 24 at Happening Eve, where Tajiri was victorious. update: Nash & Waltman rip on promoter, Fandango fails to crack top 40, Steen vs. Morrison on free stream, Punk's date, Movie box office, Mid South DVD, WWE & UFC star at NASCAR, Hard way/easy way story anniversary, Woman match wins match of year", "4/13 Shimmer #55 Results: Berwyn, Illinois", "4/14 Shimmer #56 Results: Berwyn, Illinois", "Mon. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. [189][190] On March 25, Kana lost her position as the Reina GP to Shida after she and her stablemates Cat Power and Yuko Miyamoto were defeated in a six-person tag team match by Shida, Shiro Koshinaka and Zeus. She has a salary of approximately $350, 000. update: Busy schedule for WWE crew, Punk update, Name fighters trying out for next TUF, Hall of Famer stopped from entering Canada, Ex-celebrity girlfriend of world champion wants to get back together, legendarty match 88 years ago that changed biz", "4/14 Shimmer #57 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Allison Danger's retirement match)", "10/19 Shimmer #58 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (3G/LuKana)", "Show results 10/19 Shimmer DVD taping in Berwyn, Ill.: Shimmer Title & Tag Titles defended for Vol. [278][279] Also during that time, it was announced that Asuka and The Miz would take part in the upcoming season two of Mixed Match Challenge. WWE has released a series of movie parody trailers to help promote WrestleMania 39, taking place on April 1-2 in Los Angeles. 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Asuka even has 4 Gravure DVDs to her name. [57] Kana returned to Ice Ribbon on October 20, when she teamed with new ICE60 Champion Mio Shirai in a tag team main event, where they defeated Maki Narumiya and Tsukasa Fujimoto. [15], Kana had made some appearances for Pro Wrestling Wave in 2008,[16][17][18] but did not start working regularly for the promotion until the end of 2010, when NEO Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling folded. Veer Mahaan with The Miz as special referee", "WWE Raw report: Riddle gets serious, card subject to change, mixed tag action, and more", "Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair def. [242][243] A month later, on October 22, at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs,[244] Asuka defeated her old rival Emma in her in-ring debut. [49], On March 11, 2012, Kana made her debut for the DDT Pro-Wrestling promotion, taking part in an eight-person ten-minute battle royal for the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship, which she won five minutes into the match by pinning Michael Nakazawa, before losing it with just 50 seconds remaining in the match to Antonio Honda, only to regain it via submission with just 22 seconds remaining in the match. [119] Later that same day on Volume 42, Kana defeated Del Rey via submission. Has Asuka Gotten A NEW Boyfriend? The body measurement section in a wrestlers biography is quite interesting as they maintain an amazing physique. [140][141] Upon her return to Shimmer on October 19 at Volume 58, Kana and LuFisto were given another shot at the Shimmer Tag Team Championship, but were defeated by the defending champions, the Global Green Gangsters. [263][264] With wins over Carmella and Big E, Sasha Banks and Finn Blor,[265][266] Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman[267] and finally Charlotte Flair and Bobby Roode, they won the tournament. [120] The following weekend, Kana made her debut for Chikara, defeating Jessie McKay in her first match on October 7 in Burlington, North Carolina. Asuka (aka , Kana, Kanako Urai and The Empress) is a Japanese professional wrestler under contract to WWE who performs on the Raw brand. [45] On October 29, Kana was elected the eighth president of 666, a small independent promotion for which she had wrestled for the past year. Kairi Sane has tied the knot, and some of the photos from the wedding of one-half of the WWE Womens Tag-Team Champions known as The Kabuki Warriors has shared some of the photos from the ceremony. The last report we had on the former Raw Women's champion was that she was healthy, but in creative limbo. Asuka denied the report that WWE just wasn't using her on Monday nights. 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