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Hazuki (wrestler)

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Hazuki
Diệp nguyệt
Hazuki in March 2022
Birth nameReo Hazuki
Born(1997-09-29)September 29, 1997(age 27)[1]
Fukuoka,Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Hazuki
  • HZK
  • Reo Hazuki
  • Shinba
  • World Tiger IV II
Billed height155 cm (5 ft 1 in)[1]
Billed weight52 kg (115 lb)[1]
Trained byStardom
DebutJuly 6, 2014[2]

Reo Hazuki(Diệp nguyệt レオ,Hazuki Reo,born September 29, 1997),better known by herring nameHazuki,is aJapaneseprofessional wrestler.She currently works for theWorld Wonder Ring Stardom,where she is a member ofStars.[3]

Hazuki is a former four-timeArtist of Stardom Champion,two-time and currentGoddesses of Stardom Championand one-timeHigh Speed Champion.Hazuki is one of the winners of the2021 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League.

Professional wrestling career

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World Wonder Ring Stardom (2014-2019)

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2014–2015

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Hazuki in December 2018

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 againstKoguma.[1]At Mask Fiesta 2014 on October 26, Hazuki, performing under the nameShinba,teamed up withStar Fireto defeat Mystique andShadow.[6][7]In December 2014, she won the Rookie of Stardom Tournament.[8]

Queen's Quest (2016-2018)

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On November 20, 2016, she changed her name toHZKand joinedQueen's Questafter a 15-month hiatus.[1]

Hazuki won theArtist of Stardom Championshipat New Years Stars 2017 on January 7, 2017 withIo ShiraiandMomo Watanabeby defeatingOedo Tai(Hana Kimura,KagetsuandKyoko 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 withAZMand Io Shirai, by defeating Oedo Tai (Hana Kimura, Kagetsu andLa Rosa Negra).[11]Hazuki, AZM and Shirai lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Hiromi Mimura,Kairi HojoandKonamiat 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 KyonaandKaori Yoneyama) on June 17, ending their reign after 13 days.[14]

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 toOedo Tai.[15]On April 17, 2018, she changed her name from HZK to Hazuki. Hazuki competed in the 20185 Star Grand Prix.She scored a total of nine points, which was enough to tie withMayu Iwatanifor 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 theHigh Speed Championshipby defeatingMary Apache.[17]She lost the title on July 20, 2019, toDeath Yama-sanin athree-way matchthat also involvedAZM,ending her reign at 208 days.[18]

AtStardom Cinderella Tournament 2019,Hazuki defeatedBea Priestleyin the first rounds but fell short toStarlight Kidin 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 toNatsuko Tora.[21][22]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2019)

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AtNew Japan Pro Wrestling(NJPW) andRing of Honor(ROH) promoted theG1 Supercardevent, where she achieved her goal by having a match in theMadison Square Garden.She worked with Jenny Rose andKagetsuto defeatHana Kimura,Stella Grey andSumie Sakai.[23]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2021-present)

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On August 29, 2021, Hazuki made herprofessional wrestlingreturn by confrontingMayu Iwataniafter Iwatani's match withLady C,taking issue with how outsiders have taken overWorld Wonder Ring Stardomduring Hazuki's absence.[24]It was announced that Hazuki would be making her official in-ring return atOsaka Dream Cinderellaon October 9, where she would faceKoguma.[25]At the event, Hazuki succeeded in defeating Koguma, and after the main event, Hazuki came out and challengedUtami Hayashishitafor theWorld of Stardom Championship.Hazuki also joined Mayu Iwatani's stable,Stars.[26]AtKawasaki Super Warson November 3, Hazuki unsuccessfully challenged Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship.[27]AtOsaka Super Warson December 18, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma and took part in a ¥10 Million Unit tournament, which was also for theArtist of Stardom Championship.They reached the finals, where they lost to the Artist of Stardom champions,MaiHimePoi,in asix-woman tag teamladder match.[28]

Hazuki facingMomo Watanabeon the second night of theStardom World Climax 2022on March 27.

On January 9, 2022, Hazuki and Koguma defeatedAlto Livello Kabaliwanto win theGoddesses of Stardom Championship.[29]AtNagoya Supreme Fighton January 29, Hazuki and Koguma scored their first successful defense againstMaiHime.[30]AtCinderella Journeyon February 23, Hazuki and Koguma defended the titles again againstPink Kabuki.[31]On the first night of theWorld Climax 2022on March 26, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom Championship toBlack Desire.[32]At the2022 Cinderella Tournament,Hazuki made it to the semifinals where she lost to Koguma.[33]AtGolden Week Fight Touron May 5, Hazuki and Koguma recaptured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship from Black Desire.[34]AtFlashing Champions,Hazuki and Koguna successfully defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship againstMafia Bella.[35]AtFight in the Topon June 26, Hazuki teamed up with Mayu Iwatani and Koguma to defeatQueen's Quest(Utami Hayashishita,AZMandSaya Kamitani) in one of Stardom's firststeel cage matches.[36]AtMid Summer Champions in Nagoyaon July 24, Hazuki and Koguma defended the Goddesses of Stardom Championship againstThe New Eras.[37]In the2022 5 Star Grand Prix,Hazuki fought in the Blue Goddess block, where she scored a total of 14 points.[38]AtStardom x Stardom: Nagoya Midsummer Encounteron August 21, Hazuki and Koguma lost the Goddesses of Stardom titles tomeltear.[39]

On March 4, 2023, atTriangle Derby I,Hazuki challenged Saya Kamitani for theWonder of Stardom Championship,but was unsuccessful.[40][41]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022–present)

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On November 20, 2022, Hazuki participated in the first NJPW and Stardom collaborationHistoric X-Over,participating in a 15-womanStardom Rambomatch, which was won byMairi.[42][43]On April 8, 2023, atSakura Genesis,Hazuki challenged theIWGP Women's ChampionMercedes Monéfor the title in athree-way matchthat also involvedAZM,but was unsuccessful.[44]

Personal life

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Hazuki grew up as aWWEfan, naming the likes ofCM Punk,John Cena,Kelly Kelly,Nikki Bella,andRandy Ortonamong of her favorite wrestlers.[45]

Championships and accomplishments

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