1. Hana Kimura was a Japanese joshi puroresu professional wrestler.
23 Facts About Hana Kimura
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Hana Kimura worked for native companies in her country such as World Wonder Ring Stardom from 2016 to 2020, and Wrestle-1, in addition to having made appearances for foreign companies such as Ring of Honor, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, and some independent promotions in Mexico.
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Kimura was a second-generation wrestler; her mother Kyoko Kimura is a former professional wrestler.
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Hana Kimura's death had been ruled a suicide by December 2020.
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On September 18,2016, Hana Kimura captured her first title, the JWP Junior Championship, by defeating Yako Fujigasaki in a tournament final.
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Hana Kimura lost her JWP Junior Championship on December 28,2016, to Yako Fujigasaki.
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In Kyoko's retirement show, Hana Kimura defeated her mother in a singles match and on the same show, the two teamed in a trios match in a winning effort.
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Hana Kimura officially became a Wrestle-1 roster member on January 9,2018.
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Hana Kimura made an international tour in early 2018, competing for Ring of Honor, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, and various promotions in Mexico.
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On March 21,2019, Hana Kimura announced she was leaving Wrestle-1.
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On October 2,2016, Hana Kimura teamed with her mother and Kagetsu to capture the Artist of Stardom Championship.
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Late in 2016, Hana Kimura injured her wrist, which led to her going on a hiatus to recover.
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Hana Kimura eventually became a member of Stardom's heel stable, Oedo Tai.
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On June 21,2017, at Stardom's Galaxy Stars 2017 event, Hana Kimura teamed with her fellow Oedo Tai member, Kagetsu, to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship by defeating Team Jungle.
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In 2018 Hana Kimura entered the inaugural Women of Honor Championship tournament in Ring of Honor but she lost to Sumie Sakai in the first round.
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Hana Kimura had her final match on March 24 at Stardom's Cinderella Tournament 2020, wrestling Mayu Iwatani in the first round to a draw.
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One episode filmed in early January 2020 showed Hana Kimura involved in a verbal conflict with her housemate, Kai Edward Kobayashi, for damaging her wrestling attire.
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Hana Kimura was the daughter of Kyoko Hana Kimura, who is a professional wrestler.
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Hana Kimura was bullied as a child because of her mixed ethnic heritage.
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Early in the morning of May 23,2020, Hana Kimura posted self-harm images on Twitter and Instagram while sharing some of the hate comments she received.
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Hana Kimura was reported dead later that day, at the age of 22.
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On January 22,2021, Kyoko Hana Kimura filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court seeking damages of around 2.94 million yen against a third man for causing emotional distress to her family.
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At NJPW's Battle in the Valley on February 18,2023, Mercedes Mone paid homage to Hana Kimura by wearing an outfit similar to what Hana Kimura wore after leaving Oedo Tai.