Ruaka (wrestler)
| Ruaka | |
|---|---|
 Ruaka in December 2016 | |
| Born | August 16, 2004[1] Tokyo, Japan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Bear Dog Ruaka |
| Billed height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)[2] |
| Billed weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Trained by | Fuka |
| Debut | 2016 |
Ruaka (琉悪夏, Ruaka, born August 16, 2004) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She currently works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a member of Oedo Tai.
Ruaka is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion.
Professional wrestling career[edit]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016–present)[edit]
Ruaka made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Ruaka at the early age of 12, at Goddesses Of Stars, an event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom on November 20, 2016 where she teamed up with Arisu Nanase in a losing effort to AZM and Natsuko Tora.[3] At Mask Fiesta 2018 on October 28, 2018, Ruaka, under the ring name Bear Dog, teamed up with Black Jungle Fairy and Night Bear in a loss to Dame de Panko, La Gatita and Mayuchica.[4][5]
At the 2019 Stardom Draft on April 14, 2019, J.A.N. was disbanded and Ruaka was drafted to the newly created International Army stable, later known as Tokyo Cyber Squad.[6] At Yokohama Cinderella 2020 on October 3, 2020, Tokyo Cyber Squad was disbanded and Ruaka became unitless.[7]
On the first night of the 2021 Cinderella Tournament from April 10 Ruaka fell short to Giulia in a first-round match,[8] and on the second night from May 14 she fell short to Mina Shirakawa in a tournament for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship.[9] In the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2021, Ruaka fought in the "Blue Stars" Block obtaining a total of zero points.[10] At Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final Osaka Dream Cinderella on October 9, Ruaka defeated Unagi Sayaka to win the Future of Stardom Championship.[11]
Independent circuit (2017–present)[edit]
She competed for one time in Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling in a dark exhibition match which took place at a house show from April 6, 2017 where she fell short to Manami.[12]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Future of Stardom Championship (1 time)
- Top Unit Trios Tournament (2017) – with Natsuko Tora and Saki Kashima
- Stardom Year-End Award (1 time)
- Best Unit Award (2021) as part of Oedo Tai, shared with Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Rina, Saki Kashima and Starlight Kid[13]
References[edit]
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Ruaka • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Ruaka/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Purolove (November 20, 2016). "World Wonder Ring Stardom - "GODDESSES OF STARS 2016" 20.11.2016 Shin-Kiba 1st RING". purolove.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ 2018年10月28日 MASK FIESTA 2018. World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). October 29, 2018. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 28, 2018). "Stardom Mask Fiesta 2018". Cagematch. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Pageot, Harley (April 20, 2019). "4/14 STARDOM GLORY STARS report: The 2019 Stardom Draft decided by Kagetsu vs. Mayu Iwatani vs. Momo Watanabe vs. Jungle Kyona vs. Hana Kimura". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Ounpraseuth, Jason (October 3, 2020). "Stardom Yokohama Cinderella Results: Kairi Sane Backstage, Debuts, A Faction Disbands". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Sanz, Alejandro (April 10, 2021). "Results Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2021". turnheelwrestling.com. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- ^ Daly, Wayne (May 14, 2021). "STARDOM Results: Cinderella Tournament 2021 Day 2 – Tokyo, Japan (5/14)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ Richards, Alex (July 4, 2021). "Stardom Announces 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Lineup". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "2021年10月9日 『10th Anniversary GRAND FINAL OSAKA DREAM CINDERELLA 2021 ～大阪めっちゃスターダム～』". World Wonder Ring Stardom. October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Purolove (April 6, 2017). "SENDAI GIRLS, 06.04.2017 (Samurai! TV) Tokyo Korakuen Hall". purolove.com. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Pollock, John (January 3, 2022). "STARDOM 2021 award winners". postwrestling.com. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
