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Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling

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Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
AcronymTJPW
FoundedJune 4, 2012[1][2][3]
StyleJoshi puroresu
Queen's Road with Ark
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Founder(s)
  • Tetsuya Koda
  • Nozomi
ParentCyberFight
(CyberAgent)
Sister
Websiteddtpro.com/tjpw

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (東京女子プロレス, Tōkyō Joshi Puroresu; TJPW) is a Japanese joshi puroresu or women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2012 as a sister promotion of DDT Pro-Wrestling. Initially running alongside other shows such as live music and other idol performances, it became its own standalone promotion starting on February 28, 2015.

As of 2024, TJPW is promoted under the CyberFight banner as a sister promotion to both DDT Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah.

History

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Formation (2012–2013)

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On June 4, 2012, Tokyo Joshi Pro was announced by DDT Pro-Wrestling. Set to be run by former Ice Ribbon and NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling promoter and booker Tetsuya Koda and wrestler Nozomi, the promotion was established in late 2012 and thus a recruitment process began for wrestlers. Four of the first wrestlers recruited were Miyu Yamashita, Shoko Nakajima, Kanna and Chikage Kiba. The training of the wrestlers was mostly handled by Nozomi herself, with help from DDT wrestler Kyohei Mikami.[1][2][3] Nozomi left DDT on November 30, 2012, but on the same day the trainees were introduced to the public in a press conference and it was announced they would debut in 2013.

Early years (2013–2015)

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Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's debut show took place on January 30, 2013, at Akihabara Twin Box in Tokyo. The show featured just two matches, a sambo exhibition between trainee Chikage Kiba and DDT referee and former sambo competitor Daisuke Kiso, and a singles match between trainees Miyu Yamashita and Kanna. The show did not use a wrestling ring, and instead all matches took place on training mats, similar to the Ice Ribbon promotion in its early years.[4] Along with wrestling matches, the debut show featured live music from idol units. As TJP's roster was very small at the start, most of their early shows followed this same formula and only ran small venues. Entry to their first few shows was free as a way of introducing themselves to a bigger audience, and their first paid show was held on April 26.[5][6][7][8] As their roster of trainees expanded in 2014, TJPW began including more matches on their cards, and began using a ring. They also ran a show with an appearance from voice actress/wrestler Ai Shimizu in November 2014.[9][10][11] TJPW held its first full show without an idol performance on February 28, 2015 at Shinjuku Face. At the show, Ai Shimizu and Saki Akai confirmed they would be competing with the promotion regularly, and more trainees debuted at the show.[12]

Rise in popularity (2016–present)

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On January 4, 2016, TJPW held its first ever show in Korakuen Hall, a famed wrestling venue in puroresu. Main evented by Miyu Yamashita defeating Shoko Nakajima to become the first ever Tokyo Princess of Princess Champion, it also featured the debut of Yuu and an appearance from American wrestler Candice LeRae.[13] In the spring of 2016, Ai Shimizu and Erin announced their departure from the promotion, however, the summer was a success for the promotion, and TJPW earned a broadcasting deal to be shown on idol-centric channel Pigoo.[14]

On January 4, 2017, TJPW held its second annual Korakuen show, main evented by Yuu retaining the Tokyo Princess of Princess title over Shoko Nakajima.[15] On May 29, an audition was held for four young wrestlers to form a wrestling/idol group to be known as the "Up-Up Girls". On July 20, four women were picked and began training to wrestle shortly after. On December 4, the Up-Up Girls debuted with an idol performance, but didn't appear in ring until January 4, 2018.

On January 4, 2018, TJP's third annual Korakuen show proved to be a success, drawing over 1000 fans for the first time ever. The show was also broadcast on AbemaTV for the first time, as well as DDT's streaming service DDT Universe. The show was main evented by TJPW ace Miyu Yamashita defeating Reika Saiki to win back the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship.[16] On February 28, the TJPW show from Shinjuku Face was once again broadcast on AbemaTV, and it was announced Abema had picked up TJPW to broadcast it regularly. This also marked the end of TJPW being broadcast on Pigoo. On November 1, 2018, the three trainee rules were officially bought to an end, allowing wrestlers to drink, smoke and have relationships on their own accord.

The 2019 January 4 show was once again a success, drawing 1,300 fans to Korakuen Hall.[17]

On July 16, 2019, TJPW announced, via their Twitter account, a new title called the International Princess Championship. They also announced that the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship and the Tokyo Princess Tag Team Championship would be dropping "Tokyo" from their names.[18]

On March 31, 2023, TJPW held their first event in the United States in Los Angeles, California at the Globe Theater.[19] On December 15, TJPW was announced as one of the founding members of the United Japan Pro-Wrestling alliance, a joint effort to further develop professional wrestling in Japan through promotion and organization, with Seiji Sakaguchi being named as the chairman of the project.[20]

Roster

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Wrestlers

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Mizuki
Suzume
Shoko Nakajima
Hyper Misao
Ring name Real name Notes
Arisu Endo[21] Unknown
Chika Nanase [ja][22] Unknown
Haru Kazashiro [ja][23] Unknown
Haruna Neko [ja][24] Unknown
Himawari [ja][25] Himawari Sato
Hyper Misao [26] Unknown Princess Tag Team Champion
Ivy Steele[27] Unknown
Kaya Toribami [ja][28] Unknown
Kira Summer [ja][29] Unknown
Mahiro Kiryu [ja][30] Unknown
Maki Itoh[31] Unknown Freelancer
Tokiwoikiru
Mifu Ashida[32] Unknown
Miu Watanabe[33] Unknown Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling)
Miyu Yamashita[34] Miyu Yamashita
Mizuki[35] Mizuki Kaminade Princess of Princess Champion
Moka Miyamoto[36] Unknown
Pom Harajuku[37] Unknown
Raku[38] Unknown Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling)
Ren Konatsu[39] Ren Konatsu
Rika Tatsumi[40] Unknown
Shino Suzuki [ja][41] Unknown Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling)
Shoko Nakajima[42] Shoko Nakajima Princess Tag Team Champion
Suzume[43] Unknown International Princess Champion
Toga [ja][44] Unknown
Uta Takami [ja][45] Unknown
Wakana Uehara[46] Wakana Uehara One Eight Promotion
Yoshiko Hasegawa[47] Yoshiko Hasegawa Freelancer
Yuki Aino[48] Unknown
Yuki Arai[49] Yuki Arai Former member of SKE48
Yuki Kamifuku[50] Yuki Kamifuku Freelancer

Alumni

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Ring name Real name Notes
Akane Miura Unknown Graduated on March 25, 2017
Ayumi Takada Ayumi Takada Retired on March 19, 2014
Azusa Takigawa Unknown Graduated on October 27, 2018
Chikage Kiba Unknown Graduated on March 27, 2018
Erin Eri Kato Retired on May 28, 2016
Himawari Unagi Unknown Contract expired September 30, 2020[51]
Kanna Kanna Shinmei Graduated on September 22, 2016
Maho Kurone Unknown Graduated on July 30, 2018
Marika Kobashi Unknown Graduated on April 17, 2022
Mina Shirakawa Unknown Resigned on September 21, 2020[52]
Mirai Maiumi Unknown Resigned on August 31, 2021
Mizuho Unknown Graduated on January 11, 2017
Natsumi Maki Natsumi Maki Resigned on September 21, 2020[52]
Nodoka Tenma Unknown Retired on March 26, 2022
Nonoko Unknown Graduated on February 3, 2018
Nozomi Nozomi Dai Retired on November 30, 2012
Pinano Pipipipi Unknown Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling), Graduated on April 5, 2019
Reika Saiki Reika Saiki Resigned on June 22, 2019[53]
Saki Akai Saki Akai Retired on November 12, 2023
Shiori Sena Unknown Graduated on April 24, 2021[54]
Yuka Sakazaki Unknown Graduated on December 6, 2023[55]
Yuu Unknown Resigned on December 1, 2018

Notable guests

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Ring name Real name Notes
Aja Kong Erika Shishido Freelancer
Alex Windsor Alice Olivia Walker Signed with All Elite Wrestling
Billie Starkz Lilian Bridget Signed with All Elite Wrestling
Chris Brookes Chris Brookes Signed with DDT Pro Wrestling
Heidi Howitzer Sarah Slack
Janai Kai Janai Ruiz
Lana Austin LeeAnn Adele Austin
Léi Yïng Lee Xia Zhao Signed with TNA Wrestling
Masha Slamovich Anna Khozina Signed with TNA Wrestling
TNA Knockouts World Champion
Max the Impaler Max Lindsey Signed with National Wrestling Alliance
Mika Iwata Mika Shirahime Signed with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling
Sendai Girls Tag Team Champion
Miyuki Takase Miyuki Takase Signed with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling
Sendai Girls Tag Team Champion
Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki Freelancer
Nyla Rose Brandi Hicks Degroat Signed with All Elite Wrestling
Riho Unknown Signed with All Elite Wrestling
Ram Kaicho Unknown Signed with Wrestling of Darkness 666
Rhio Rhianna McDonnell
Rina Shingaki Rina Shingaki
Su Yung Vannarah Riggs
Sareee Sari Fujimura Freelancer
IWGP Women's Champion
Thunder Rosa Melissa Cervantes Signed with All Elite Wrestling
Yuuri Unknown Signed with Ganbare☆Pro-Wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

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Current championships

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Main article: List of current champions in CyberFight § TJPW
Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held 		Successful
defenses 		Location Notes Ref.
Princess of Princess Championship Mizuki 2 January 4, 2025 220 3 Tokyo, Japan Defeated Miu Watanabe at Tokyo Joshi Pro '25. [56]
International Princess Championship Moka Miyamoto 1 July 21, 2025 22 0 Tokyo, Japan Defeated Suzume at TJPW Summer Sun Princess '25.
Princess Tag Team Championship
Kyoraku Kyomei
(Hyper Misao and Shoko Nakajima) 		1
(2, 2) 		March 16, 2025 149 3 Tokyo, Japan Defeated 121000000 (Maki Itoh and Miyu Yamashita) at Grand Princess '25. [57]

Other accomplishments

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Tournament Last winner(s) Date won Notes
Tokyo Princess Cup Ryo Mizunami August 25, 2024 Single elimination tournament
"Futari wa Princess" Max Heart Tournament Kyoraku Kyomei
(Shoko Nakajima and Hyper Misao)		 February 8, 2025 Single elimination tournament
Next Generation Tournament Haru Kazashiro November 22, 2024 Single elimination tournament

Notable events

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# Event Date City Venue Attendance Main event Ref.
1 Wrestle Princess I November 7, 2020 Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Dome City Hall N/A Yuka Sakazaki (c) vs. Mizuki for the Princess of Princess Championship [58]
2 Wrestle Princess II October 9, 2021 Ota City General Gymnasium 914 Miyu Yamashita (c) vs. Maki Itoh for the Princess of Princess Championship [59]
3 Wrestle Princess III October 9, 2022 Tokyo Dome City Hall 1,007 Shoko Nakajima (c) vs. Yuka Sakazaki for the Princess of Princess Championship [60]
4 Wrestle Princess IV October 9, 2023 Tama Mirai Messe 868 Mizuki (c) vs. Miyu Yamashita for the Princess of Princess Championship [61]
5 Wrestle Princess V September 22, 2024 Chiba, Japan Makuhari Messe Hall 756 Miu Watanabe (c) vs. Ryo Mizunami for the Princess of Princess Championship [62]

Grand Slam champions

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In TJPW, the Grand Slam consists of all the available titles promoted by the company. They are the Princess of Princess Championship, the Princess Tag Team Championship, and the International Princess Championship. On March 18, 2023, during the Grand Princess event, Rika Tatsumi became the first Grand Slam champion in TJPW's history.[63]

Text
Dates in bold The date the wrestler completed the Grand Slam
Champion Primary championship Secondary championship Tag team championship
Princess of Princess Championship International Princess Championship Princess Tag Team Championship
Rika Tatsumi[63] January 4, 2021 March 18, 2023 November 3, 2019
(with Miu Watanabe)
Miu Watanabe March 31, 2024 October 9, 2022 November 3, 2019
(with Rika Tatsumi)

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