Asahi (wrestler)

Asahi
Asahi in February 2022
Born(2002-10-19)October 19, 2002
Gunma Prefecture, Japan
DiedFebruary 1, 2024(2024-02-01) (aged 21)
Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Asahi
Billed height4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
Billed weight106 lb (48 kg)
Billed fromGunma Prefecture, Japan
Trained byMaruko Nagasaki
Debut2017
Retired2023

Asahi (October 19, 2002 – February 1, 2024) was a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for her tenure with Ice Ribbon[1] and Actwres girl'Z,[2] as well as the Joshi puroresu circuit in Japan.[3] She made her debut for Ice Ribbon at the age of 14, at Korakuen Hall.[4]

Asahi died suddenly on February 1, 2024 in an apparent car crash. Actwres girl'Z made the official announcement of her death on February 5, and cancelled a show scheduled for later that week on the February 9. The rescheduled event on February 25 featured a tribute video to Asahi to close the show, which contained highlights from both her Ice Ribbon and Actwres girl'Z career.

References

  1. ^ Harris, Bethany (17 December 2021). "Preview: Ice Ribbon - Yokohama Ribbon 2021 (12/18/21)". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ Thompson, Andrew (3 September 2023). "Asahi ending contract with Ice Ribbon, officially joining Actwres girl'Z". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ^ Oliver, Greg (5 February 2024). "Joshi wrestler Asahi dies". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  4. ^ Banerjee, Anirban (5 February 2024). "21-year-old wrestler Asahi tragically dies; big show canceled". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 6 February 2024.