Maika (wrestler)

Maika (マイカ, Maika) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotions World Wonder Ring Stardom.[3]

Maika
Maika in September 2021
BornFukuoka, Japan[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Maika
Billed height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)[2]
Billed weight60 kg (132 lb)
Debut2019

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2019-present)

Maika made her professional wrestling debut at TAKA & Taichi Produce TAKATaichiMania II, an event produced by the Japanese independent scene on May 7, 2019 where she picked up a victory over Mima Shimoda.[4]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2021)

Maika was part of the series of exhibition matches to promote female talent hosted by New Japan Pro Wrestling. On the second night of the Wrestle Kingdom 15, she teamed up with fellow stablemates Himeka and Natsupoi in a losing effort to Queen's Quest (AZM, Saya Kamitani, and Utami Hayashishita) as a result of a Six-woman tag team match.[5] On the first night of the Wrestle Grand Slam in MetLife Dome from September 4 where she teamed up with Lady C in a losing effort to Queen's Quest (Saya Kamitani and Momo Watanabe).[6]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2020-present)

Maika joined the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion after unsuccessfully chellenging Utami Hayashishita for the Future of Stardom Championship at JTO Hatsu, a Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out's show from January 14, 2020. Giulia was the one who recruited her into the newborn stable Donna Del Mondo.[7] At Stardom 10th Anniversary from January 17, 2021, she unsuccessfully challenged Utami Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship.[8] On the tenth night of Stardom New Year Stars 2021 from February 20, she competed in a 20-woman battle royal also involving Mayu Iwatani, Bea Priestley, Tam Nakano, Unagi Sayaka and others.[9]

She is known for competing in various of the promotion's signature events. At 10th Anniversary of Stardom from March 3, 2021, she teamed up with Himeka to successfully defend the Goddess of Stardom Championship against Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora and Saki Kashima).[10] At Stardom Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 on April 4, she and Himeka dropped the titles to fellow Donna Del Mondo stablemates Giulia and Syuri.[11] at the Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021, Maika defeated Konami in the first rounds from April 10,[12] Giulia in the second round from May 14, but fell short to Saya Kamitani in the finals from June 12.[13] At Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer on July 4 she competed in a Gauntlet tag team match by teaming up with Lady C, unsuccessfully challenging Oedo Tai (Konami and Fukigen Death), Hanan and Hina, and Oedo Tai (Saki Kashima and Rina).[14] She was also part of the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2021 where she competed in the Block B.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

References
  1. Saalbach, Axel. "Maika • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Maika/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Maika Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. 橋橋のID (May 15, 2019). "TAKA & Taichi Produce TAKATaichiMania II 2019.05.07". bilibili.com (in Japanese). Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. "2021.01.05 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME night 2". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  6. "2021.09.04 WRESTLE GRAND SLAM In MetLife Dome". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  7. Richards, Alex (January 14, 2020). "JUST TAP OUT's Maika Joins Giulia's Unit". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  8. Daly, Wayne (January 17, 2021). "STARDOM Results: 10th Anniversary Show – Tokyo, Japan (1/17)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  9. Thomas, Jeremy (February 21, 2021). "STARDOM Results 2.21.21: Ruaka Wins Stardom Rumble, More". 411mania.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  10. Taigermen (March 3, 2021). "RISULTATI: STARDOM 10TH ANNIVERSARY – HINAMATSURI ALL-STAR DREAM CINDERELLA 03.03.2021". zonawrestling.net (in Italian). Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  11. Sanz, Alejandro (April 4, 2021). "Resultados Stardom Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 In Spring". turnheelwrestling.com (in Spanish). Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  12. Sanz, Alejandro (April 10, 2021). "Results Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021". turnheelwrestling.com. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  13. Richards, Alex (June 12, 2021). "Saya Kamitani Wins 2021 Cinderella Tournament". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  14. Thompson, Andrew (July 4, 2021). "STARDOM 'Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer' results". postwrestling.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  15. Richards, Alex (July 4, 2021). "Stardom Announces 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Lineup". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  16. Michael, Casey (February 8, 2020). "New Artist Of STARDOM Champions Crowned". Squared Circle Sirens.
  17. Wrestling Titles (April 4, 2021). "Goddess of Stardom Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
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