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{{short description|Japanese female professional wrestler}} |
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{{Infobox professional wrestler |
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| name = Hazuki <br> 葉月 |
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| names = '''Hazuki''' <br /> HZK <br /> Reo Hazuki <br /> World Tiger IV II |
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* HZK |
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* Reo Hazuki |
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* Shinba |
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* World Tiger IV II |
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{{nihongo|'''Reo Hazuki'''| |
{{nihongo|'''Reo Hazuki'''|葉月レオ|Hazuki Reo|born September 29, 1997}}, better known by her [[ring name]] '''Hazuki''', is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[professional wrestler]]. She works for the [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]], where she is a member of [[Stars (professional wrestling)|Stars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=28649|title=Reo Hazuki • General Information|website=wrestlingdata.com|first=Axel|last=Saalbach|access-date=September 6, 2021}}</ref> |
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Hazuki is a former four-time [[ |
Hazuki is a former four-time [[Artist of Stardom Champion]], two-time and current [[Goddesses of Stardom Champion]] and one-time [[High Speed Champion]]. Hazuki is one of the winners of the [[2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League]]. |
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== Professional wrestling career |
== Professional wrestling career == |
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=== World Wonder Ring Stardom=== |
=== World Wonder Ring Stardom (2014-2019) === |
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==== 2014–2015 ==== |
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[[File:Hazuki.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Hazuki in December 2018]] |
[[File:Hazuki.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Hazuki in December 2018]] |
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Hazuki passed the test to become a wrestler for Stardom on July 5, 2014.<ref name=DCJ>{{cite web | url = |
Hazuki passed the test to become a wrestler for Stardom on July 5, 2014.<ref name=DCJ>{{cite web | url = |
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https://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2014/06/06/0007026221.shtml| title =スターダム明日香&葉月プロテスト合格| date=June 6, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Daily.co.jp | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=NS>{{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/274677/| title =女子プロ版尻職人"誕生か スターダムプロテスト2人合格| date=June 6, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Tokyo Sports| language=Japanese}}</ref> On July 6, 2014, she debuted in a losing effort against [[Koguma]].<ref name=ST /> |
https://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2014/06/06/0007026221.shtml| title =スターダム明日香&葉月プロテスト合格| date=June 6, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Daily.co.jp | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=NS>{{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/274677/| title =女子プロ版尻職人"誕生か スターダムプロテスト2人合格| date=June 6, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Tokyo Sports| language=Japanese}}</ref> On July 6, 2014, she debuted in a losing effort against [[Koguma]].<ref name=ST /> At Mask Fiesta 2014 on October 26, Hazuki, performing under the name '''Shinba''', teamed up with [[Star Fire (wrestler)|Star Fire]] to defeat Mystique and [[Kris Wolf|Shadow]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=119273 |title=Stardom Mask Fiesta 2014 ~ Halloween Party |website=Cagematch |access-date=October 22, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811151017/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=119273 |archive-date=August 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2014%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8826%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80%e3%80%8cstardom-mask-fiesta2014%e3%80%8d%ef%bd%9ehalloween-party%ef%bd%9e%e3%80%80%e6%96%b0%e6%9c%a8%e5%a0%b41string |date=October 26, 2014 |website=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=ja |script-title=ja:2014年10月26日 「STARDOM MASK FIESTA2014」~Halloween Party~ 新木場1stRING |access-date=October 22, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027144723/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2014%e5%b9%b410%e6%9c%8826%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80%e3%80%8cstardom-mask-fiesta2014%e3%80%8d%ef%bd%9ehalloween-party%ef%bd%9e%e3%80%80%e6%96%b0%e6%9c%a8%e5%a0%b41string |archive-date=October 27, 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, she won the Rookie of Stardom Tournament.<ref name=YH>{{cite web | url = https://sports.yahoo.co.jp/photo/fight/all/dtl/1060/7/| title =【スターダム】2014年度新人王にはづき!| date=December 8, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Yahoo.co.jp| language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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==== Queen's Quest (2016-2018) ==== |
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in December 2014, she won the Rookie of Stardom Tournament.<ref name=YH>{{cite web | url = https://sports.yahoo.co.jp/photo/fight/all/dtl/1060/7/| title =【スターダム】2014年度新人王にはづき!| date=December 8, 2014| accessdate=April 16, 2019 | work=Yahoo.co.jp| language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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On November 20, 2016, she changed her name to '''HZK''' and joined [[Queen's Quest]] after a 15-month hiatus.<ref name=ST /> |
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Hazuki won the [[Artist of Stardom Championship]] at New Years Stars 2017 on January 7, 2017 with [[Io Shirai]] and [[Momo Watanabe]] by defeating [[Oedo Tai]] ([[Hana Kimura]], [[Kagetsu]] and [[Kyoko Kimura]]).<ref name="Artist1Stardom">{{cite web |url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b41%e6%9c%887%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80new-year-stars2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108003322/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b41%e6%9c%887%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80new-year-stars2017 |script-title=ja:2017年1月7日 New Year Stars2017 |archivedate=January 8, 2017 |date=January 8, 2017 |accessdate=July 31, 2023 |work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Artist of Stardom Championship was vacated on April 9 due to Watanabe being sidelined with an injury, ending their reign after 92 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b44%e6%9c%889%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80grow-up-stars2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410052519/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b44%e6%9c%889%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80grow-up-stars2017 |script-title=ja:2017年4月9日 Grow up Stars2017 |archivedate=April 10, 2017 |date=April 10, 2017 |accessdate=July 31, 2023 |work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}</ref> Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship again at Grows Up Stars 2017 on April 15, this time with [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]] and Io Shirai, by defeating Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and [[La Rosa Negra]]).<ref name="Artist2JoshiCity">{{Cite web |url=https://joshicity.com/stardom-grow-up-stars-april-15-2017-review/ |title=Stardom "Grow Up Stars" on 4/15/17 Review |work=joshicity.com |author=Joshi City |date=April 15, 2017 |access-date=July 31, 2023}}</ref> Hazuki, AZM and Shirai lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Hiromi Mimura, [[Kairi Hojo]] and [[Konami (wrestler)|Konami]] at Golden Week Stars 2017 on May 6, ending their reign after 21 days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b45%e6%9c%886%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80goldenweek-stars2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910174432/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b45%e6%9c%886%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80goldenweek-stars2017 |script-title=ja:2017年5月6日 GoldenWeek Stars2017 |archivedate=September 10, 2017 |date=May 7, 2017 |accessdate=July 31, 2023 |work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}</ref> Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship for a third time, again with AZM and Io Shirai, at Shining Stars 2017 on June 4 by defeating Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo and Konami.<ref name="Artist3JoshiCity">{{Cite web|url=https://joshicity.com/stardom-shining-stars-june-4-2017-review/|title=Stardom "Shining Stars 2017" on 6/4/17 Review|work=joshicity.com|author=Joshi City|date=June 6, 2017|access-date=July 31, 2023}}</ref> Hazuki, AZM and Shirai lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Team Jungle ([[Hiroyo Matsumoto]], [[Jungle Kyona]] and [[Kaori Yoneyama]]) on June 17, ending their reign after 13 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b46%e6%9c%884%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80shiniing-stars2017%ef%bd%9e%e5%ae%9d%e5%9f%8e%e3%82%ab%e3%82%a4%e3%83%aa%e3%83%a9%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%83%9e%e3%83%83%e3%83%81%ef%bd%9e |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701204010/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b46%e6%9c%884%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80shiniing-stars2017%ef%bd%9e%e5%ae%9d%e5%9f%8e%e3%82%ab%e3%82%a4%e3%83%aa%e3%83%a9%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%83%9e%e3%83%83%e3%83%81%ef%bd%9e |script-title=ja:2017年6月4日 Shiniing Stars2017~宝城カイリラストマッチ~ |archivedate=July 1, 2017 |date=June 4, 2017 |accessdate=July 31, 2023 |work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On November 20, 2016, she changed her name to "HZK" and joined the Stardom unit [[Queen's Quest]] after a 15-month hiatus.<ref name=ST /> The unit saw immediate success as Queen's Quest captured the [[Artist of Stardom Championship]] on January 7, 2017, which was the first of Hazuki's four reigns. |
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==== Oedo Tai (2018-2019) ==== |
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On April 15, 2018, at the 2018 Stardom Draft, she left Queen's Quest as she was drafted to [[Oedo Tai]]. On April 17, 2018, she changed her name from HZK to Hazuki. |
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On April 15, 2018, at the 2018 Stardom Draft, she left Queen's Quest as she was drafted to [[Oedo Tai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thechairshot.com/2018/05/stardom-rebirth-the-stardom-draft-results-review-4-15-2018/|title=Stardom Rebirth: The Stardom Draft Results & Review (4/15/2018)|work=The Chairshot|first=Mathew|last=Sarpraicone|date=May 11, 2018|access-date=August 29, 2023}}</ref> On April 17, 2018, she changed her name from HZK to Hazuki. Hazuki competed in the 2018 [[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament|5 Star Grand Prix]]. She scored a total of nine points, which was enough to tie with [[Mayu Iwatani]] for the lead of their block. However, Hazuki did not advance to the finals due to losing to Iwatani in their block match.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gansobomb.com/2018/09/29/stardom-5-star-grand-prix-2018-finals/ |title=THE FINAL ROUND: STARDOM 5 STAR GRAND PRIX 2018 FINALS |work=gansobomb.com |first=Corey |last=Collins |date=September 29, 2018 |access-date=August 1, 2023 |archive-date=July 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725003021/https://gansobomb.com/2018/09/29/stardom-5-star-grand-prix-2018-finals/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On December 24, 2018, she captured the [[High Speed Championship]] by defeating [[Mary Apache]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/12/24/andnew-hazuki-wins-stardom-high-speed-championship/|title = #AndNEW: Hazuki Wins Stardom High Speed Championship|date = 24 December 2018}}</ref> She lost the title on July 20, 2019, to [[ |
On December 24, 2018, she captured the [[High Speed Championship]] by defeating [[Mary Apache]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/12/24/andnew-hazuki-wins-stardom-high-speed-championship/|title = #AndNEW: Hazuki Wins Stardom High Speed Championship|date = 24 December 2018}}</ref> She lost the title on July 20, 2019, to [[Death Yama-san]] in a [[three-way match]] that also involved [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]], ending her reign at 208 days.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2019%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%8820%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80world-big-summer-in-osaka/ | script-title=ja:2019年7月20日 WORLD BIG SUMMER in OSAKA |date=July 21, 2019| accessdate=November 19, 2020 | work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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At [[Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2019]], Hazuki defeated [[Bea Priestley]] in the first rounds but fell short to [[Starlight Kid]] in the second rounds.<ref>{{cite web|last=Michael|first=Casey|title=New STARDOM Champions Crowned|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/new-stardom-champions-crowned/|work=Squared Circle Sirens|date=May 16, 2019}}</ref> On |
At [[Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2019]], Hazuki defeated [[Bea Priestley]] in the first rounds but fell short to [[Starlight Kid]] in the second rounds.<ref>{{cite web|last=Michael|first=Casey|title=New STARDOM Champions Crowned|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/new-stardom-champions-crowned/|work=Squared Circle Sirens|date=May 16, 2019|access-date=October 4, 2022|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102035323/http://squaredcirclesirens.com/new-stardom-champions-crowned/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 24, Hazuki announced her retirement from professional wrestling.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadlockpw.com/editorials/hazuki-and-her-never-ending-quest-for-the-wonder-of-stardom-championship/ |title=Hazuki And Her (Never) Ending Quest For The Wonder of Stardom Championship |work=DEADLOCK |first=Dylan |last=Murray |date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> Hazuki's final match took place on December 24, in which she lost to [[Natsuko Tora]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://account.f4wonline.com/protect/new-rewrite?f=13&url=http://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/december-30-2019-observer-newsletter-2019-review-more-97581&referer=https://www.f4wonline.com/|title = Please login}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardoms-kagetsu-announces-retirement-final-show-set-for-next-month/|title=411Mania}}</ref> |
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=== New Japan Pro Wrestling (2019) === |
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⚫ | At [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) and [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) promoted the [[G1 Supercard]] event, where she achieved her goal by having a match in the [[Madison Square Garden]]. She worked with Jenny Rose and [[Kagetsu]] to defeat [[Hana Kimura]], Stella Grey and [[Sumie Sakai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/06/4-6-roh-and-njpw-g1-supercard-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-for-the-iwgp-hvt-championship-jay-lethal-vs-matt-taven-vs-marty-scurll-in-a-three-way-ladder-match-for/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207200353/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/06/4-6-roh-and-njpw-g1-supercard-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-for-the-iwgp-hvt-championship-jay-lethal-vs-matt-taven-vs-marty-scurll-in-a-three-way-ladder-match-for/ |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |title=4/6 ROH and NJPW G1 Supercard results: Powell's live review of Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Hvt. Championship, Jay Lethal vs. Matt Taven vs. Marty Scurll in a three-way ladder match for the ROH Title, Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, and more |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 6, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2023}}</ref> |
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⚫ | On August 29, 2021 |
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=== World Wonder Ring Stardom (2021-present) === |
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⚫ | On August 29, 2021, Hazuki made her [[professional wrestling]] return by confronting [[Mayu Iwatani]] after Iwatani's match with [[Lady C (wrestler)|Lady C]], taking issue with how outsiders have taken over [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] during Hazuki's absence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/08/29/stardom-news-hazuki-returns|title = Stardom News: Hazuki Returns, New Champion, Dark Matches, & More|date = 29 August 2021}}</ref> It was announced that Hazuki would be making her official in-ring return at [[Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final Osaka Dream Cinderella|Osaka Dream Cinderella]] on October 9, where she would face [[Koguma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/1435199751415160832/photo/1|title=◆ 10th Anniversary GRAND FINAL OSAKA DREAM CINDERELLA 2021 ★Hazuki Return Battle / Reunion of Destiny★ Koguma vs Hazuki|work=twitter.com|author=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|date=September 7, 2021|access-date=September 8, 2021}}</ref> At the event, Hazuki succeeded in defeating Koguma, and after the main event, Hazuki came out and challenged [[Utami Hayashishita]] for the [[World of Stardom Championship]]. Hazuki also joined Mayu Iwatani's stable, [[Stars (professional wrestling)|Stars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-stardom-utami-hayashishita-new-challenger-world-stardom-championship|title=Returning Star challenges Utami Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship|work=sportskeeda.com|first=Amber|last=McCrudden|date=October 9, 2021|access-date=October 9, 2021}}</ref> At [[Stardom Super Wars#Kawasaki Super Wars|Kawasaki Super Wars]] on November 3, Hazuki unsuccessfully challenged Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/11/03/stardoms-kawasaki-super-wars-report-utami-hayashishita-vs-hazuki/|title=STARDOM's Kawasaki Super Wars Report: Utami Hayashishita vs. Hazuki|work=postwrestling.com|first=Kate|last=Peterson|date=November 3, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> At [[Osaka Super Wars]] on December 18, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma and took part in a ¥10 Million Unit tournament, which was also for the [[Artist of Stardom Championship]]. They reached the finals, where they lost to the Artist of Stardom champions, [[MaiHimePoi]], in a [[Six-man tag team match|six-woman tag team]] [[ladder match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/153876/1218-stardom-osaka-super-wars-ppv-report.html?p=1|title=12/18 STARDOM OSAKA SUPER WARS PPV REPORT|work=pwinsider.com|author=WrestlingwithDemons|date=December 18, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021}}</ref> |
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==== 2022–present ==== |
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[[File:STARDOM WORLD CLIMAX 2022 IMG 6775.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hazuki facing [[Momo Watanabe]] on the second night of the [[Stardom World Climax 2022]] on March 27.]] |
[[File:STARDOM WORLD CLIMAX 2022 IMG 6775.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hazuki facing [[Momo Watanabe]] on the second night of the [[Stardom World Climax 2022]] on March 27.]] |
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On January 9, 2022, Hazuki and Koguma defeated |
On January 9, 2022, Hazuki and Koguma defeated [[Donna Del Mondo#Sub-groups|Alto Livello Kabaliwan]] to win the [[Goddesses of Stardom Championship]].<ref name="Goddess1Daily">{{Cite web|url=https://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2022/01/09/0014973111.shtml?ph=1|title=Stardom, Hazuki & Koguma defeat Ali Kaba! Tears on the promised coronation "I'm glad I returned"|work=daily.co.jp|author=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|date=January 9, 2022|access-date=January 9, 2022}}</ref> At [[Nagoya Supreme Fight]] on January 29, Hazuki and Koguma scored their first successful defense against [[Donna Del Mondo#Sub-groups|MaiHime]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/podcasts/big-audio-nightmare/big-audio-nightmare-stardom-nagoya-supreme-fight-review|title=Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Nagoya Supreme Fight review|work=f4wonline.com|first=Adam|last=Summers|date=January 30, 2022|access-date=February 5, 2022}}</ref> At [[Cinderella Journey]] on February 23, Hazuki and Koguma defended the titles again against [[Cosmic Angels#Sub-groups|Pink Kabuki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingwithdemons.com/2022/02/stardom-cinderella-journey-2022-in.html?spref=tw|title=STARDOM "CINDERELLA JOURNEY 2022 IN NAGAOKA" RESULTS 2/23/22: TITLE CHANGE!|work=wrestlingwithdemons.com|author=Wrestling With Demons|date=February 23, 2022|access-date=February 23, 2022}}</ref> On the first night of the [[Stardom World Climax 2022|World Climax 2022]] on March 26, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom Championship to [[Oedo Tai#Sub-groups|Black Desire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-world-climax-2022-best-results-326-kairi-sane-kairi-returns-ring|title=STARDOM World Climax 2022: The Best Results (3/26): Kairi Sane (KAIRI) Returns To The Ring|work=fightful.com|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=March 26, 2022|access-date=March 26, 2022}}</ref> At the [[2022 Cinderella Tournament]], Hazuki made it to the semifinals where she lost to Koguma.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2022/04/29/stardom-news-mirai-wins-cinderella-tournament-colors-arrives/|title=Stardom News: MIRAI Wins Cinderella Tournament, Color's Arrives|work=lastwordonsports.com|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=April 29, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022}}</ref> At [[Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour|Golden Week Fight Tour]] on May 5, Hazuki and Koguma recaptured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship from Black Desire.<ref name="Goddess2POSTWrestling">{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/05/05/stardom-fukuoka-goddess-festival-saya-kamitani-vs-maika-goddesses-of-stardom-match/|title=STARDOM Fukuoka Goddess Festival: Saya Kamitani vs. Maika, Goddesses of Stardom match|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=May 5, 2022|access-date=May 5, 2022}}</ref> At [[Stardom Flashing Champions|Flashing Champions]], Hazuki and Koguna successfully defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship against [[Donna Del Mondo#Sub-groups|Mafia Bella]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2022/05/28/stardom-flashing-champions-2022-news/|title=Stardom Flashing Champions 2022 News Round-Up|work=lastwordonsports.com|first=Alex|last=Richards|date=May 28, 2022|access-date=May 28, 2022}}</ref> At [[Stardom Fight in the Top|Fight in the Top]] on June 26, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma to defeat [[Queen's Quest]] (Utami Hayashishita, [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]] and [[Saya Kamitani]]) in one of Stardom's first [[Steel Cage match|steel cage matches]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/06/27/stardom-fight-in-the-top-report-six-woman-tag-cage-match-tam-nakano-vs-natsupoi/|title=Stardom Fight in the Top Report: Six-Woman Tag Cage Match, Tam Nakano vs. Natsupoi|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=June 27, 2022|access-date=June 30, 2022}}</ref> At [[Stardom Mid Summer Champions#Mid Summer Champions in Nagoya|Mid Summer Champions in Nagoya]] on July 24, Hazuki and Koguma defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship against [[The New Eras]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-midsummer-champions-2022-nagoya-results-72422-syuri-vs-tam-nakano-more|title=STARDOM MidSummer Champions 2022 In Nagoya Results (7/24/22) / Syuri vs. Tam Nakano, More|work=fightful.com|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=July 24, 2022|access-date=July 24, 2022}}</ref> In the [[2022 5 Star Grand Prix]], Hazuki fought in the Blue Goddess block, where she scored a total of 14 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/10/01/stardom-2022-five-star-winner-decided-at-mushashino-forest-sports-center/|title=STARDOM: 2022 FIVE STAR Winner Decided at Mushashino Forest Sports Center|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=October 1, 2022|access-date=October 3, 2022}}</ref> At [[Stardom x Stardom: Nagoya Midsummer Encounter]] on August 21, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom titles to [[Cosmic Angels#Sub-groups|meltear]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/en/stardom-stardom-x-stardom-2022-nagoya-midsummer-encouter-5-titulos-en-juego/|title=Stardom: «Stardom x Stardom 2022 Nagoya Midsummer {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Encouter}}» 5 titles at stake|work=superluchas.com|author=Dark Angel|date=August 26, 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On March 4, 2023, at [[Triangle Derby I#Finals|Triangle Derby I]], Hazuki challenged Saya Kamitani for the [[Wonder of Stardom Championship]], but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-triangle-derby-i-championship-battle-results/|title=STARDOM Triangle Derby I Championship Battle Results|work=411mania.com|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/03/04/stardom-triangle-derby-i-finals-event-report/|title=STARDOM Triangle Derby I Finals Event Report|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref> |
On March 4, 2023, at [[Triangle Derby I#Finals|Triangle Derby I]], Hazuki challenged Saya Kamitani for the [[Wonder of Stardom Championship]], but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-triangle-derby-i-championship-battle-results/|title=STARDOM Triangle Derby I Championship Battle Results|work=411mania.com|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/03/04/stardom-triangle-derby-i-finals-event-report/|title=STARDOM Triangle Derby I Finals Event Report|work=postwrestling.com|first=Karen|last=Peterson|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}}</ref> |
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===New Japan Pro Wrestling ( |
===New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022–present)=== |
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⚫ | On November 20, 2022, Hazuki participated in the first NJPW and Stardom collaboration [[Historic X-Over]], participating in a 15-woman [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Stardom Rambo]] match, which was won by [[Mirai Maiumi|Mairi]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2022.11.20 Historic X-Over {{!}} New Japan Pro-Wrestling|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/127057?showResult=1|access-date=2022-11-20|website=NJPW|archive-date=2022-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120080225/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/127057?showResult=1|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.njpw1972.com/130419 | title = Three Massive Mixed Matches for Historic X-Over! | date=August 23, 2022 | access-date=August 23, 2022 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]}}</ref> On April 8, 2023, at [[Sakura Genesis 2023|Sakura Genesis]], Hazuki challenged the [[IWGP Women's Champion]] [[Mercedes Moné]] for the title in a [[three-way match]] that also involved [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]], but was unsuccessful.<ref name="Sakura Genesis2023">{{Cite web|title=2023.04.08 SAKURA GENESIS 2023|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/141111?showResult=1|work=NJPW|access-date=April 8, 2023|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408102017/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/141111?showResult=1|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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⚫ | At [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) and [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) promoted the [[G1 Supercard]] event, where she achieved her goal by having a match in the [[Madison Square Garden]]. She worked with Jenny Rose and [[Kagetsu]] to defeat [[Hana Kimura]], Stella Grey and [[Sumie Sakai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/06/4-6-roh-and-njpw-g1-supercard-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-for-the-iwgp-hvt-championship-jay-lethal-vs-matt-taven-vs-marty-scurll-in-a-three-way-ladder-match-for/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207200353/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/06/4-6-roh-and-njpw-g1-supercard-results-powells-live-review-of-jay-white-vs-kazuchika-okada-for-the-iwgp-hvt-championship-jay-lethal-vs-matt-taven-vs-marty-scurll-in-a-three-way-ladder-match-for/ |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |title=4/6 ROH and NJPW G1 Supercard results: Powell's live review of Jay White vs. Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Hvt. Championship, Jay Lethal vs. Matt Taven vs. Marty Scurll in a three-way ladder match for the ROH Title, Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, and more |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 6, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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⚫ | On November 20, 2022, Hazuki participated in the first NJPW and Stardom collaboration [[Historic X-Over]], participating in a 15-woman [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|Stardom Rambo]] match, which was won by [[Mirai Maiumi|Mairi]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2022.11.20 Historic X-Over {{!}} New Japan Pro-Wrestling|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/127057?showResult=1|access-date=2022-11-20|website=NJPW}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.njpw1972.com/130419 | title = Three Massive Mixed Matches for Historic X-Over! | date=August 23, 2022 | access-date=August 23, 2022 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]}}</ref> On April 8, 2023, at [[Sakura Genesis 2023|Sakura Genesis]], Hazuki challenged the [[ |
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Hazuki grew up as a [[WWE]] fan, naming the likes of [[CM Punk]], [[John Cena]], [[Kelly Kelly]], [[Nikki Bella]], and [[Randy Orton]] among of her favorite wrestlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwi-online.com/stardoms-hazuki-talks-tag-team-100-wwe-divas-more/|title=Stardom's Hazuki Talks "Tag Team 100," WWE Divas, More|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|first=Kevin|last=McElvaney|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=January 23, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
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* '''[[Oz Academy]]''' |
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** [[Oz Academy Tag Team Championship]] ([[Oz Academy Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time, current]]) – with Koguma |
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*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
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** Ranked No. 5 |
** Ranked No. 5 in the ''[[PWI Tag Team 100]]'' in 2022 – with [[Koguma]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/usos-top-2022-pwi-tag-team-100|title=The Usos Top 2022 PWI Tag Team 100|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|work=Fightful|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=December 7, 2022|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207052913/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/usos-top-2022-pwi-tag-team-100|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** Ranked No. 101 |
** Ranked No. 101 in the ''[[PWI Women's 150]]'' in 2022<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aiptcomics.com/2022/10/27/full-2022-pwi-womens-150-list-revealed/|title=Full 2022 PWI Women's 150 list revealed|work=aiptcomics.com|first=Patrick|last=Ross|date=October 27, 2022|access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref> |
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*'''[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]''' |
*'''[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]''' |
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**[[Artist of Stardom Championship]] ([[Artist of Stardom Championship#Title history|4 times]]) – with [[Io Shirai]] and [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]] (2), Io Shirai and [[Momo Watanabe]] (1), Io Shirai and [[Piper Niven|Viper]] (1) |
**[[Artist of Stardom Championship]] ([[Artist of Stardom Championship#Title history|4 times]]) – with [[Io Shirai]] and [[AZM (wrestler)|AZM]] (2),<ref name="Artist2JoshiCity"/><ref name="Artist3JoshiCity"/> Io Shirai and [[Momo Watanabe]] (1),<ref name="Artist1Stardom"/> Io Shirai and [[Piper Niven|Viper]] (1){{cn|date=November 2023}} |
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**[[ |
**[[Goddesses of Stardom Championship]] ([[Goddesses of Stardom Championship#Title history|3 times]]) – with [[Koguma]]<ref name="Goddess1Daily"/><ref name="Goddess2POSTWrestling"/> |
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**[[High Speed Championship]] ([[High Speed Championship#Reigns|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/stardom/stardom-hs.html|title=High Speed Title (Japan)|author=Wrestling Titles|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=March 22, 2021}}</ref> |
**[[High Speed Championship]] ([[High Speed Championship#Reigns|1 time]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/stardom/stardom-hs.html|title=High Speed Title (Japan)|author=Wrestling Titles|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=March 22, 2021}}</ref> |
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**[[Goddesses of Stardom Tag League]] (2021) – with Koguma |
**[[Goddesses of Stardom Tag League]] ([[2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League|2021]]) – with Koguma{{cn|date=November 2023}} |
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**[[Stardom Gold Rush|Moneyball Tournament (2022)]] – with Koguma and [[Mayu Iwatani]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/schedule/20221119_osaka/?mc_id=663|script-title=ja:[発売中]『STARDOM GOLD RUSH 2022~ぎょーさんスターダム~』エディオンアリーナ大阪第1競技場|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=Japanese|access-date=November 12, 2022}}</ref> |
**[[Stardom Gold Rush|Moneyball Tournament (2022)]] – with Koguma and [[Mayu Iwatani]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/schedule/20221119_osaka/?mc_id=663|script-title=ja:[発売中]『STARDOM GOLD RUSH 2022~ぎょーさんスターダム~』エディオンアリーナ大阪第1競技場|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=Japanese|access-date=November 12, 2022}}</ref> |
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**Rookie of |
**[[Stardom Rookie of the Year|Rookie of Stardom (2014)]]<ref name="YH"/> |
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**[[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#5★Star GP Awards|5★Star GP |
**[[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#5★Star GP Awards|5★Star GP Awards]] |
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***[[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament# |
***[[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#Red Stars Best Match Award|Red Stars Best Match Award]] ([[Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2023|2023]]) {{small|vs. [[Suzu Suzuki]] on September 23}}<ref name="2023GPAwards">{{cite web | url = https://wwr-stardom.com/news/pressconference1/ | script-title=ja:「5★STAR GP2023」表彰式 |date=October 4, 2023| accessdate=October 4, 2023 | work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] | language=Japanese|archive-date=October 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004020855/https://wwr-stardom.com/news/pressconference1/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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***[[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#Technique Award|Technique Award]] ([[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#2018|2018]])<ref name="GP2018">{{cite web|url=https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%E5%B9%B49%E6%9C%8824%E6%97%A5%E3%80%805%E2%98%86star-gp2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205163540/https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%E5%B9%B49%E6%9C%8824%E6%97%A5%E3%80%805%E2%98%86star-gp2018/|script-title=ja:2018年9月24日 5☆STAR GP2018|archive-date=February 5, 2023|date=September 24, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2023|work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=ja|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*** [[Stardom 5Star Grand Prix Tournament#Red Stars Best Match Award|Red Stars Best Match Award]] ([[Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024|2024]]) {{small|vs. [[Maika (wrestler)|Maika]] on August 23 in Red Stars A}}<ref name="2024Awards">{{cite web|url=https://thestardomcast.com/news-stardom-announce-awards-for-5star-grand-prix-ahead-of-korakuen-hall-2/|title=NEWS: Stardom Announce Awards for 5Star Grand Prix Ahead of Korakuen Hall|first=Rob|last=Goodwin|date=September 4, 2024|access-date=September 5, 2024|work=thestardomcast.com}}</ref> |
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***[[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Match Award (ベストマッチ賞, Besuto matchi-shō)|Best Match Award]] (2018) {{small|with [[Kagetsu]] vs. Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani on June 17}}<ref name="2018Awards">{{cite web | url = https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%e5%b9%b412%e6%9c%8824%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e3%82%a2%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%83%89%e3%81%a72018%e5%b9%b4%e3%81%ae%e5%85%a8%e6%97%a5%e7%a8%8b%e7%b5%82/ | script-title=ja:2018年12月24日 スターダムアワードで2018年の全日程終了! |date=December 25, 2018| accessdate=November 29, 2020 | work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> |
***[[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Match Award (ベストマッチ賞, Besuto matchi-shō)|Best Match Award]] (2018) {{small|with [[Kagetsu]] vs. Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani on June 17}}<ref name="2018Awards">{{cite web | url = https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%e5%b9%b412%e6%9c%8824%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0%e3%82%a2%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%83%89%e3%81%a72018%e5%b9%b4%e3%81%ae%e5%85%a8%e6%97%a5%e7%a8%8b%e7%b5%82/ | script-title=ja:2018年12月24日 スターダムアワードで2018年の全日程終了! |date=December 25, 2018| accessdate=November 29, 2020 | work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Tag Team Award (ベストタッグ賞, Besutotaggu-shō)|Best Tag Team Award]] (2021) {{small|with Koguma}} |
*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Tag Team Award (ベストタッグ賞, Besutotaggu-shō)|Best Tag Team Award]] (2021) {{small|with Koguma}}{{cn|date=November 2023}} |
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*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Unit Award (ベストユニット賞, Besuto yunitto-shō)|Best Unit Award]] (2022) {{small|as part of |
*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Unit Award (ベストユニット賞, Besuto yunitto-shō)|Best Unit Award]] (2022) {{small|as part of [[Stars (professional wrestling)|Stars]]}}<ref>{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Thompson|title=STARDOM announces 2022 award winners|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/01/22/stardom-announces-2022-award-winners/|work=POST Wrestling|date=January 22, 2023|access-date=March 11, 2023}}</ref> |
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Hazuki 葉月 | |
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Birth name | Reo Hazuki |
Born | [1] Fukuoka, Japan | September 29, 1997
Professional wrestling career | |
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Billed height | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in)[1] |
Billed weight | 52 kg (115 lb)[1] |
Trained by | Stardom |
Debut | July 6, 2014[2] |
Reo Hazuki (葉月レオ, Hazuki Reo, born September 29, 1997), better known by her ring name Hazuki, is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for the World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Stars.[3]
Hazuki is a former four-time Artist of Stardom Champion, two-time and current Goddesses of Stardom Champion and one-time High Speed Champion. Hazuki is one of the winners of the 2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]World Wonder Ring Stardom (2014-2019)
[edit]2014–2015
[edit]Hazuki passed the test to become a wrestler for Stardom on July 5, 2014.[4][5] On July 6, 2014, she debuted in a losing effort against Koguma.[1] At Mask Fiesta 2014 on October 26, Hazuki, performing under the name Shinba, teamed up with Star Fire to defeat Mystique and Shadow.[6][7] In December 2014, she won the Rookie of Stardom Tournament.[8]
Queen's Quest (2016-2018)
[edit]On November 20, 2016, she changed her name to HZK and joined Queen's Quest after a 15-month hiatus.[1]
Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship at New Years Stars 2017 on January 7, 2017 with Io Shirai and Momo Watanabe by defeating Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and Kyoko Kimura).[9] The Artist of Stardom Championship was vacated on April 9 due to Watanabe being sidelined with an injury, ending their reign after 92 days.[10] Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship again at Grows Up Stars 2017 on April 15, this time with AZM and Io Shirai, by defeating Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and La Rosa Negra).[11] Hazuki, AZM and Shirai lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo and Konami at Golden Week Stars 2017 on May 6, ending their reign after 21 days.[12] Hazuki won the Artist of Stardom Championship for a third time, again with AZM and Io Shirai, at Shining Stars 2017 on June 4 by defeating Hiromi Mimura, Kairi Hojo and Konami.[13] Hazuki, AZM and Shirai lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Team Jungle (Hiroyo Matsumoto, Jungle Kyona and Kaori Yoneyama) on June 17, ending their reign after 13 days.[14]
Oedo Tai (2018-2019)
[edit]On April 15, 2018, at the 2018 Stardom Draft, she left Queen's Quest as she was drafted to Oedo Tai.[15] On April 17, 2018, she changed her name from HZK to Hazuki. Hazuki competed in the 2018 5 Star Grand Prix. She scored a total of nine points, which was enough to tie with Mayu Iwatani for the lead of their block. However, Hazuki did not advance to the finals due to losing to Iwatani in their block match.[16]
On December 24, 2018, she captured the High Speed Championship by defeating Mary Apache.[17] She lost the title on July 20, 2019, to Death Yama-san in a three-way match that also involved AZM, ending her reign at 208 days.[18]
At Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2019, Hazuki defeated Bea Priestley in the first rounds but fell short to Starlight Kid in the second rounds.[19] On November 24, Hazuki announced her retirement from professional wrestling.[20] Hazuki's final match took place on December 24, in which she lost to Natsuko Tora.[21][22]
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2019)
[edit]At New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Ring of Honor (ROH) promoted the G1 Supercard event, where she achieved her goal by having a match in the Madison Square Garden. She worked with Jenny Rose and Kagetsu to defeat Hana Kimura, Stella Grey and Sumie Sakai.[23]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2021-present)
[edit]On August 29, 2021, Hazuki made her professional wrestling return by confronting Mayu Iwatani after Iwatani's match with Lady C, taking issue with how outsiders have taken over World Wonder Ring Stardom during Hazuki's absence.[24] It was announced that Hazuki would be making her official in-ring return at Osaka Dream Cinderella on October 9, where she would face Koguma.[25] At the event, Hazuki succeeded in defeating Koguma, and after the main event, Hazuki came out and challenged Utami Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship. Hazuki also joined Mayu Iwatani's stable, Stars.[26] At Kawasaki Super Wars on November 3, Hazuki unsuccessfully challenged Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship.[27] At Osaka Super Wars on December 18, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma and took part in a ¥10 Million Unit tournament, which was also for the Artist of Stardom Championship. They reached the finals, where they lost to the Artist of Stardom champions, MaiHimePoi, in a six-woman tag team ladder match.[28]
On January 9, 2022, Hazuki and Koguma defeated Alto Livello Kabaliwan to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[29] At Nagoya Supreme Fight on January 29, Hazuki and Koguma scored their first successful defense against MaiHime.[30] At Cinderella Journey on February 23, Hazuki and Koguma defended the titles again against Pink Kabuki.[31] On the first night of the World Climax 2022 on March 26, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom Championship to Black Desire.[32] At the 2022 Cinderella Tournament, Hazuki made it to the semifinals where she lost to Koguma.[33] At Golden Week Fight Tour on May 5, Hazuki and Koguma recaptured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship from Black Desire.[34] At Flashing Champions, Hazuki and Koguna successfully defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship against Mafia Bella.[35] At Fight in the Top on June 26, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma to defeat Queen's Quest (Utami Hayashishita, AZM and Saya Kamitani) in one of Stardom's first steel cage matches.[36] At Mid Summer Champions in Nagoya on July 24, Hazuki and Koguma defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship against The New Eras.[37] In the 2022 5 Star Grand Prix, Hazuki fought in the Blue Goddess block, where she scored a total of 14 points.[38] At Stardom x Stardom: Nagoya Midsummer Encounter on August 21, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom titles to meltear.[39]
On March 4, 2023, at Triangle Derby I, Hazuki challenged Saya Kamitani for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful.[40][41]
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022–present)
[edit]On November 20, 2022, Hazuki participated in the first NJPW and Stardom collaboration Historic X-Over, participating in a 15-woman Stardom Rambo match, which was won by Mairi.[42][43] On April 8, 2023, at Sakura Genesis, Hazuki challenged the IWGP Women's Champion Mercedes Moné for the title in a three-way match that also involved AZM, but was unsuccessful.[44]
Personal life
[edit]Hazuki grew up as a WWE fan, naming the likes of CM Punk, John Cena, Kelly Kelly, Nikki Bella, and Randy Orton among of her favorite wrestlers.[45]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Oz Academy
- Oz Academy Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Koguma
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 5 in the PWI Tag Team 100 in 2022 – with Koguma[46]
- Ranked No. 101 in the PWI Women's 150 in 2022[47]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Artist of Stardom Championship (4 times) – with Io Shirai and AZM (2),[11][13] Io Shirai and Momo Watanabe (1),[9] Io Shirai and Viper (1)[citation needed]
- Goddesses of Stardom Championship (3 times) – with Koguma[29][34]
- High Speed Championship (1 time)[48]
- Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (2021) – with Koguma[citation needed]
- Moneyball Tournament (2022) – with Koguma and Mayu Iwatani[49]
- Rookie of Stardom (2014)[8]
- 5★Star GP Awards
- Red Stars Best Match Award (2023) vs. Suzu Suzuki on September 23[50]
- Technique Award (2018)[51]
- Red Stars Best Match Award (2024) vs. Maika on August 23 in Red Stars A[52]
- Stardom Year-End Awards
- Best Match Award (2018) with Kagetsu vs. Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani on June 17[53]
- Best Tag Team Award (2021) with Koguma[citation needed]
- Best Unit Award (2022) as part of Stars[54]
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External links
[edit]- 1997 births
- Living people
- Japanese female professional wrestlers
- People from Fukuoka Prefecture
- Sportspeople from Fukuoka Prefecture
- 21st-century female professional wrestlers
- 21st-century Japanese professional wrestlers
- Artist of Stardom Champions
- Goddesses of Stardom Champions
- High Speed Champions
- Goddesses of Stardom Tag League winners
- Oz Academy Tag Team Champions