Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4

The Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4 (木村花メモリアルマッチ『テリマカシ』, Kimura Hana Memoriaru Matchi "Terimakasih" 4) was the fourth Japanese professional wrestling memorial show and pay-per-view event promoted by Kyoko Kimura to commemorate the four-year anniversary of the death of her daughter Hana Kimura, who committed suicide on May 23, 2020. The event took place on May 23, 2024, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.[2]

Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4
Promotional poster featuring Hana Kimura
DateMay 23, 2024
CityTokyo, Japan
VenueKorakuen Hall
Attendance632[1]
Tagline(s)Terimakasih
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The event was announced on Kyoko Kimura's YouTube channel on April 13, 2024.[3]

Production

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Background

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On May 23, 2020, Hana Kimura committed suicide at age 22.[4][5] Early that morning, Kimura posted self-harm images on Twitter and Instagram while sharing some of the hateful comments she received.[6][7][8][9] In late 2020 and early 2021, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested and charged multiple men for the cyberbullying that contributed to Hana's death.[10][11][12]

Event

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Thr event started with the singles confrontation between Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling's Yuna and the time's Future of Stardom Champion Rina, solded with the victory of the latter. Next up, Sakura Hirota last eliminated Cherry to win the traditional battle royal. The third bout saw Aja Kong, Ram Kaicho and Jinsei Shinzaki picking up a victory over Super Delfin, Super Shisa and Menso-re Oyaji in six-person tag team competition. The fourth bout saw Yuko Miyamoto and Dash Chisako defeating Masato Tanaka and Ryo Mizunami in a Hardcore tag team match. The fifth match saw Mika Iwata, Chihiro Hashimoto and Miyuki Takase who represented Sendai Girls defeating Syuri, Konami and the time's Wonder of Stardom Champion Saori Anou who represented Stardom, and Kaori Yoneyama, Sareee and Mio Momono in a three-way six-woman tag team match.

In the main event, Dream Star Fighting Marigold's Utami Hayashishita defeated Pro Wrestling Wave's Veny in singles competition.[13][14]

Results

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No.Results[15]StipulationsTimes[1]
1Rina defeated YunaSingles match9:49
2Sakura Hirota won by last eliminating Cherry[a]11-person battle royal16:23
3Aja Kong, Ram Kaicho and Jinsei Shinzaki defeated Super Delfin, Super Shisa and Menso-re OyajiSix-person tag team match11:43
4Yuko Miyamoto and Dash Chisako defeated Masato Tanaka and Ryo MizunamiHardcore tag team match15:48
5Mika Iwata, Chihiro Hashimoto and Miyuki Takase defeated God's Eye (Syuri and Konami) and Saori Anou, and Kaori Yoneyama, Sareee and Mio MomonoThree-way six-woman tag team match10:38
6Utami Hayashishita defeated Veny[b]Singles match16:31

Notes

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  1. ^ The match also involved Tatsuhito Senga, Tsutomu Oosugi, Fuminori Abe, Munenori Sawa,. Shotaro Ashino, Seigo Tachibana, Hanako Nakamori,Tsukasa Fujimoto and Yumiko Hotta.
  2. ^ Originally scheduled to be Giulia, but was pulled from the match due to a fractured arm injury.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 23, 2024). "Hana Kimura Memorial Produce Terima Kasih". cagematch.net. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Fain, Thom (February 6, 2024). "Kyoko Kimura Announces Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2024 for May 23 at Korakuen Hall". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Kyoko Kimura (April 13, 2024). 【記者会見】木村花メモリアルマッチ『テレマカシー♡』全対戦カード発表!. youtube.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ DeFelice, Robert (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura Has Passed Away". Fightful. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "『テラハ』出演の木村花さんが死去 22歳 所属のスターダムが発表" [Hana Kimura, who appeared on "[Terrace House]", dies at 22 years old, Stardom announced] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Stedman, Alex (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and 'Terrace House' Cast Member, Dies at 22". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  7. ^ "木村花(HANA)". Instagram. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2020.[self-published]
  8. ^ Haring, Bruce (May 23, 2020). "Hana Kimura Dies: Star Of Netflix's Reality Show 'Terrace House' And Wrestler Was 22". Deadline. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22". BBC. May 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Frater, Patrick (17 December 2020). "Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  11. ^ "Terrace House: Japanese man fined $80 after Netflix star's suicide". BBC News. 31 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide". The Japan Times. 2021-04-05. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  13. ^ Peterson, Karen (May 23, 2024). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4 Terima Kasih Event Report". postwrestling.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hana Kimura 2024 Memorial Produce Terima Kasih Results". 411mania.com. 411Mania. May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  15. ^ BungaBunga. 2024年5月23日(木)17:30開場/18:30開始 会場:後楽園ホール. bagus87.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 27, 2024.