Rian (wrestler)
Japanese professional wrestler
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Rian (梨杏; born February 3, 2005) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom.[1]
February 3, 2005[1]
Early life
Rian was born in Hachinohe, Japan, on February 3, 2005.[2] She had watched professional wrestling since she was a child because of her father's love of wrestling.[2]
Her childhood dream was to become a pastry chef, but in her second year of high school she decided to become a professional wrestler.[1][2]
Professional wrestling career
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023-present)
Rian became a Stardom trainee in April 2023, and passed the pro-test in October 2023.[1]
On March 30, 2024 at Stardom in Sendai 2024 at Sendai PIT, Rian made her professional wrestling debut in a losing effort against Starlight Kid.[1][2]
On September 13, 2024 at New Blood 14, Rian achieved her first tag team victory, partnering with Maika to defeat Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano and Sayaka Kurara).[3]
On September 19, 2024 at Stardom Aomori 2 Days in Hachinohe, Rian joined Empress Nexus Venus.[1][3]
Rian along with stablemate Waka Tsukiyama entered the 2024 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League as "Reckless Fantasy", finishing on 4 points with wins over God's Eye (Hina & Lady C)[4] and Devil Princess (Rina & Azusa Inaba),[5] but failed to qualify for the playoff rounds.[6]
On June 8, 2025 at Korakuen Hall, Rian achieved her first singles match victory by defeating Akira Kurogane to determine the number one contender for the Future of Stardom Championship.[7]
On June 21, 2025 at The Conversion, Rian unsuccessfully challenged Hina for the Future of Stardom Championship.[8]
Rian entered the 2025 5 Star Grand Prix, finishing last in the Red Stars B block on 0 points.[9]
