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Asuka demanded to defend her title against all three and won the subsequent fatal four-way match on January 28 at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. In early February, Asuka became the longest-reigning singles champion in NXT history, male or female.
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Early career
Urai, working originally as a graphic designer, decided to find a new career in professional wrestling, after becoming a fan of the likes of Keiji Mutoh, Satoru Sayama, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Antonio Inoki, Akira Maeda, Nobuhiko Takada, Masakatsu Funaki, Volk Han and Minoru Suzuki. Urai, adopting the ring name Kana, made her professional wrestling debut for all female promotion AtoZ on June 16, 2004, in a match against Leo-na. She would spend the first part of her career with AtoZ, before suddenl...
Pro Wrestling Wave
Kana had made some appearances for Pro Wrestling Wave in 2008, but did not start working regularly for the promotion until the end of 2010, when NEO Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling folded. On July 24, 2011, Kana defeated Ayumi Kurihara in the finals to win the 2011 Catch the Wave tournament. On October 30, Kana and Kurihara defeated Ran Yu-Yu and Toshie Uematsu to win the Dual Shock Wave 2011 tournament and become the first ever Wave Tag Team Champions. While a tag team champion with Kurihara, Kan...
Smash
Kana made her debut for Yoshihiro Tajiri's new Smash promotion on June 25, 2010, losing to Syuri in the main event of Smash.4. After the match Kana left the arena smiling and later challenged Syuri to a rematch, which was made official on June 30. The rematch took place on July 24 at Smash.5 and saw Kana, now a full blown heel, defeat Syuri via submission in just three minutes. As part of the attempt to get her over as the top heel, Kana wrote a manifesto for the Weekly Pro-Wrestling magazine...
Urai is a graduate of the Osaka University of Arts Junior College. She is a writer for Xbox Magazine and designs graphics for Nintendo DS and various mobile applications, while also owning a hair salon named Another Heaven in Yokohama. Urai is a fan of American culture and media, including bands such as Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi, movies...
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Jan 8, 2020 · Kanako Urai is one of the most well-respected wrestlers in Japan and in the WWE. But while the Empress of Tomorrow's in-ring skills speak for themselves, the story outside the ropes is every bit as fascinating as the action that happens within them. Here's the untold truth of WWE star Asuka.
Get all the latest and breaking news about WWE superstar Asuka. From her career's start to the main storyline introduction. All the latest Asuka news, rumors and biography accumulated at single...
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- What is Asuka's real name?The real name of WWE Superstar Asuka is Kanako Urai.
- How many titles has Asuka won in WWE?Asuka has won a total of 7 titles in WWE including 3 world championships, 3 tag team championships and one NXT Women's Champioship reign.
- How many days did Asuka's winning streak last?Asuka was undefeated for a total of 914 days in WWE until her defeat at the hands of Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34.
- How tall is Asuka?Asuka is billed at a height of 160 cm which is roughly 5 ft 3 in.
- Does Asuka has a child?Yes, Asuka is a working mother as discussed by Becky Lynch during her interview with Sports Illustrated.
Aug 21, 2023 · Asuka is not only a successful wrestler, but also a respected and revered competitor, garnering deep admiration from her peers like Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch for her work ethic, versatility, and in-ring abilities.
May 27, 2023 · WWE. Asuka Defeats Bianca Belair, Wins Raw Women's Title at WWE Night of Champions 2023. Mike Chiari May 27, 2023. Photo credit: WWE.com. Asuka defeated Bianca Belair at Night of Champions on...
