Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling (センダイガールズプロレスリング, Sendai Gāruzu Puroresuringu), often called Senjo (仙女, Senjo), is a Japanese women's professional wrestling promotion. It is based in the city of Sendai, Miyagi in the Tohoku region.
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| Acronym | Senjo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Style | Joshi puroresu |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Founder(s) | Meiko Satomura Jinsei Shinzaki |
| Predecessor | Gaea Japan |
History
editSendai Girls' Pro Wrestling was founded in 2005 by Meiko Satomura, a female professional wrestler who achieved success in the 2000s with the women's promotion Gaea Japan, and Jinsei Shinzaki, a male professional wrestler who is also the president of Michinoku Pro Wrestling.[1]
As the only experienced wrestler on the initial roster, Satomura served as the trainer and booker in addition to her duties as a wrestler. On July 9, 2006 the new promotion held its first show in front of 2498 fans at Sendai's Sun Plaza.[2] This show consisted of Senjo's first four wrestlers making their debuts in singles matches against four legends of joshi puroresu. The main event featured Satomura against Aja Kong, whom she has feuded with throughout her career. Due to the small size of the roster, most of Senjo's subsequent shows have featured the Sendai girls facing wrestlers from other promotions.[2]
It was confirmed that Sendai will hold an event on July 27, 2019 in Manchester, England, along with the British promotion Fight Club: Pro. This was Sendai's first event outside of Japan.[3]
On the last night of World Wonder Ring Stardom's Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021, Rin Kadokura made an appearance by teaming up with members of the STARS stable Mayu Iwatani, Starlight Kid, Hanan and Koguma to face Oedo Tai's Natsuko Tora, Konami, Fukigen Death, Ruaka and Saki Kashima.[4]
On February 22, 2024, it was announced that Sendai Girls' events would be aired on Wrestle Universe streaming service on the following month.[5]
Roster
edit| Ring name[6] | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Veny | Unknown | Freelancer |
| Chihiro Hashimoto | Chihiro Hashimoto | |
| Dash Chisako | Chisako Jumonji | |
| Heidi Katrina | Heidi Katrina | |
| Hiroyo Matsumoto | Hiroyo Matsumoto | Freelancer |
| Kanon | Unknown | Freelancer |
| Manami | Manami Yamazoe | |
| Meiko Satomura | Meiko Satomura | Co-Founder, Booker, Head Trainer WWE: NXT |
| Mika Iwata | Mika Iwata | Sendai Girls World Champion |
| Millie McKenzie | Millie McKenzie | Freelancer |
| Mio Momono | Unknown | Marvelous Sendai Girls Tag Team Champion |
| Ryo Mizunami | Ayane Mizumura | Freelancer |
| Yurika Oka | Unknown | Sendai Girls Tag Team Champion |
Notable alumni/guests
edit- Akari
- Alex Lee
- Andras Miyagi
- Aja Kong
- Ami Miura
- Charli Evans
- Chie Ozora
- Crea
- Gami
- Hikaru Shida
- Hibiki
- Hiren
- Hiroyo Matsumoto
- Kagetsu
- Kaneko Natsuho
- Kaoru Ito
- Kazuki
- Mikoto Shindo
- Mari Harada
- Maria
- Mei Hoshizuki
- Miyako Morino
- Mio Momono
- Natsumi Maki
- Riko Kaiju
- Rin Kadokura
- Rydeen Hagane
- Ryo Mizunami
- Sakura Hirota
- Sareee
- Sawako Shimono
- Sendai Sachiko
- Tyrannosaurus Okuda
- Syuri
- Yako Fujigasaki
- Yuu
- Yuu Yamagata
Championships
editAs of November 20, 2024
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Girls World Championship | 
|
Mika Iwata | 2 | September 13, 2024 | 68+ | Sendai, Japan | Defeated Saori Anou at Sendai Girls. |
| Sendai Girls Tag Team Championship |  
|
Lena Kross and Veny | 1 (1, 1) |
November 9, 2024 | 11+ | Niigata, Japan | Defeated Team 200kg (Chihiro Hashimoto and Yuu) at Sendai Girls Big Show In Niigata. |
| Sendai Girls Junior Championship |
|
Chi Chi | 1 | November 9, 2024 | 11+ | Niigata, Japan | Defeated Yuna at Sendai Girls Big Show In Niigata to win the vacant title. |
References
edit- ^ "Archived Joshipuro News". joshipuro.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2007-06-10.
- ^ a b "Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling Results". Purolove.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-10.
- ^ Jeremy, Jake. "Sendai Girls Promotion Heading To UK for First Ever Show". SEScoops Wrestling News. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ Richards, Alex (June 12, 2021). "Saya Kamitani Wins 2021 Cinderella Tournament". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (February 22, 2024). "Sendai Girls to Begin Airing on Wrestle Universe Next Month". 411Mania. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "プロフィール". Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling (in Japanese).
