Rian (wrestler)
Rian in January 2025 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rian (梨杏) February 3, 2005[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Rian |
| Billed height | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 49 kg (108 lb)[1] |
| Trained by | Maika |
| Debut | March 30, 2024[1] |
Rian (梨杏; born February 3, 2005) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom.[1]
Early life
Rian was born in Hachinohe, Japan, on February 3, 2005.[2] She had watched professional wrestling since she was a child because of her father's love of wrestling.[2]
Her childhood dream was to become a pastry chef, but in her second year of high school she decided to become a professional wrestler.[1][2]
Professional wrestling career
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023-present)
Rian became a Stardom trainee in April 2023, and passed the pro-test in October 2023.[1]
On March 30, 2024 at Stardom in Sendai 2024 at Sendai PIT, Rian made her professional wrestling debut in a losing effort against Starlight Kid.[1][2]
On September 13, 2024 at New Blood 14, Rian achieved her first tag team victory, partnering with Maika to defeat Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano and Sayaka Kurara).[3]
On September 19, 2024 at Stardom Aomori 2 Days in Hachinohe, Rian joined Empress Nexus Venus.[1][3]
Rian along with stablemate Waka Tsukiyama entered the 2024 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League as "Reckless Fantasy", finishing on 4 points with wins over God's Eye (Hina & Lady C)[4] and Devil Princess (Rina & Azusa Inaba),[5] but failed to qualify for the playoff rounds.[6]
On June 8, 2025 at Korakuen Hall, Rian achieved her first singles match victory by defeating Akira Kurogane to determine the number one contender for the Future of Stardom Championship.[7]
On June 21, 2025 at The Conversion, Rian unsuccessfully challenged Hina for the Future of Stardom Championship.[8]
Rian entered the 2025 5 Star Grand Prix, finishing last in the Red Stars B block on 0 points.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "梨杏 選手紹介" ["Rian Wrestler Profile"]. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). n.d. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b c d "【スターダム】新人の梨杏 S・キッド相手にデビュー「やっぱり私の理想の人」" [Newcomer Rian debuts against Starlight Kid: "She's still my ideal person"]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan. March 30, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Goodwin, Rob (September 20, 2024). "NEWS: Stardom Wrestler Officially Joins New Faction". Talk-Joshi. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Black, Ethan (October 27, 2024). "Stardom Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Night 1 Results". Bodyslam.net. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ Black, Ethan (October 28, 2024). "Stardom Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Night 2 Results". Bodyslam.net. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ Black, Ethan (December 7, 2024). "Stardom Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Night 15 Results". Bodyslam.net. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Match Reports 「STARDOM in KORAKUEN 2025 Jun.」シングルマッチ" [Match Reports "STARDOM in KORAKUEN 2025 Jun." Single Match]. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). June 8, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Match Reports STARDOM THE CONVERSION 2025 フューチャー・オブ・スターダム選手権試合" [Match Reports "STARDOM THE CONVERSION 2025" Future of Stardom Championship Match]. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). June 21, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Black, Ethan (August 17, 2025). "Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Night 11 Results – August 17, 2025". PWMania.