Moka Miyamoto (宮本もか, Miyamoto Moka) (born March 19, 1999) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former karateka signed to Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW). She is also known for her work in the Japanese independent scene.[3]
| Moka Miyamoto | |
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 Miyamoto in August 2020 | |
| Born | 18 March 1999[1] Kanagawa, Japan |
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| Billed height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)[2] |
| Debut | 2020 |
Early life
editMiyamoto is a former Shotokan karateka, sport in which she has obtained one Dan.[4] In university, her major was Japanese culture, reason why her ring attire mainly features traditional Japanese costumes. She graduated in March 2021.[5]
Professional wrestling career
editTokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (2020–present)
editMiyamoto made her professional wrestling debut in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling at TJPW Brand New Wrestling 4 on July 23, 2020, where she teamed up with Suzume in a losing effort against Mirai Maiumi and Sena Shiori in tag team competition.[6] During her time in TJPW, Miyamoto challenged for the promotion's titles. At TJPW All Rise '23 on October 27, 2023, she teamed up with Juria Nagano to unsuccessfully challenge Free WiFi (Hikari Noa and Nao Kakuta) for the Princess Tag Team Championship.[7]
During her time in the promotion, she competed in various signature events. In the Tokyo Princess Cup, she made her first appearance at the 2021 edition where she fell short to Raku in the first rounds.[8] At the 2022 edition of the tournament, she fell short to Pom Harajuku in the first rounds.[9] At the 2023 edition, Miyamoto defeated Hyper Misao in the first rounds then fell short to Miyu Yamashita in the second ones.[10] At the 2024 edition of the event, she fell short to Mizuki in the first rounds.[11]
At the Wrestle Princess pay-per-view, TJPW's main annual event, Miyamoto made her first appearance at Wrestle Princess I on November 7, 2020, where she teamed up with Mei Suruga in a losing effort to Suzume and Sena Shiori.[12] At Wrestle Princess II on October 9, 2021, she teamed up with Aja Kong to defeat Miu Watanabe and Yuki Arai.[13] At Wrestle Princess III on October 9, 2022, she teamed up with Juria Nagano to defeat Arisu Endo and Kaya Toribami.[14] At Wrestle Princess IV on October 9, 2023, she defeated Nagano in singles competition.[15] At Wrestle Princess V on September 22, 2024, Miyamoto unsuccessfully challenged Yuki Arai for the International Princess Championship.[16]
Japanese independent scene (2021–present)
editDue to TJPW being a CyberFight underbrand, Miyamoto often competed in cross-over events held by its satellite promotions as a joshi talent. At CyberFight Festival 2021, an event promoted by TJPW, DDT and Noah on June 6, 2021, Miyamoto teamed up with Arisu Endo, Haruna Neko and BeeStar (Mirai Maiumi and Suzume) to defeat Kaya Toribami, Mahiro Kiryu, Nao Kakuta, Pom Harajuku and Raku.[17] One year later at CyberFight Festival 2022, she teamed up with Arisu Endo, Kaya Toribami, Mahiro Kiryu and Nao Kakuta to defeat Haruna Neko, Hyper Misao, Pom Harajuku, Yuki Aino and Yuuri.[18]
At Ultimate Party 2023, an event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling, Miyamoto teamed up with Yuki Arai and Shino Suzuki to defeat Daisy Monkey (Suzume and Arisu Endo) and Wakana Uehara.[19]
References
edit- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Moka Miyamoto • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Moka Miyamoto/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Moka Miyamoto Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "7月23日後楽園ホール大会でデビューする練習生あおな(仮)のリングネームは宮本もか！" (in Japanese). DDTプロレスリング. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "東京女子】現役女子大生の新人・宮本もかがデビュー！" (in Japanese). プロレスTODAY. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Iversen, Stuart (24 July 2020). "TJPW Brand New Wrestling 4 (23/7/20) Review". ramblingsaboutwrestling.com. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Brown, Jeff (27 October 2023). "TJPW All Rise '23 Review – 10.27.2023". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Dark Angelita (28 July 2021). "TJPW: «Tokyo Princess Cup 2021» Inicia la batalla". Superluchas.com (in Spanish).
- ^ Dark Angelita (15 July 2022). "TJPW: Calendario de encuentros del torneo «Tokyo Princess Cup 2022»". Superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Carlin, James (14 July 2023). "TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup 2023 Brackets & Schedule Announced". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Black, Ethan (31 July 2024). "TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Night 1 Results (July 28th, 2024)". bodyslam.net. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Voices of Wrestling Staff (9 November 2020). "TOKYO JOSHI PRO WRESTLING WRESTLE PRINCESS (NOVEMBER 7) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Buckledee, Mark (9 October 2021). "Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Princess II: Miyu Yamashita vs. Maki Itoh". Post Wrestling. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ Gramajo, Tomas (9 October 2022). "TJPW WRESTLE PRINCESS III – Full Results". Wrestling Republic. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Carlan, Lewis (9 October 2023). "TJPW Wrestle Princess 4 Results (10/9/2023), Three New Champions Crowned". bodyslam.net. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Gonzalez, Troy (22 September 2024). "TJPW Wrestle Princess V Results (9/22): Miu Watanabe, Ryo Mizunami, And More". WrestleZone. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Voices Of Wrestling Stuff (6 June 2021). "CYBERFIGHT FESTIVAL 2021 (JUNE 6) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (12 June 2022). "CyberFight Festival 2022 Results (6/12): DDT, NOAH, TJPW, NJPW Talent In Action". fightful.com. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ Carey, Ian (12 November 2023). "Chris Jericho defeats Konosuke Takeshita at DDT Ultimate Party Chris Jericho wrestled Konosuke Takeshita on Sunday in Tokyo". F4WOnline.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.