ASUKA

Kanako Urai, better known by her ring name Asuka, is a 43-year-old professional wrestler from Osaka, Japan, currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the RAW brand.

Urai’s career skyrocketed as she captured numerous championships across multiple promotions. She became a highly decorated wrestler, winning titles such as the JWP Openweight Championship, NEO Tag Team Championship, Reina World Women’s Championship, Smash Diva Championship, and the Wave Tag Team Championship, solidifying her legacy as one of Japan’s most accomplished female wrestlers.

WWE Debut

In 2015, Urai signed a developmental contract with WWE, making history as the first Japanese female wrestler to join the company in over 20 years. She was assigned to WWE’s developmental territory, NXT, where she adopted the ring name Asuka.

Asuka made an immediate impact in NXT, defeating Bayley in April 2016 to capture the NXT Women’s Championship. She went on to remain undefeated throughout her reign, successfully defending her title against top competitors such as Nikki Cross, Ruby Riott, and Ember Moon. Asuka’s reign became legendary, surpassing significant records, including Goldberg’s undefeated streak and Rockin’ Robin’s 502-day reign as the WWF Women’s Champion. Her historic title run ultimately came to an end at 510 days when she was forced to vacate the championship due to a broken right collarbone.

Asuka
Asuka

STATS

Birth Name: Kanako Urai
Born: September 26, 1981, Osaka, Japan
Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight: 137 lb (62kg)
Ring Name(s): Asuka, Kana, Kana-hime, Princess Kana, Ramen Woman, Skull Reaper Kana
Current Roster: WWE RAW
Finishing Move(s): Asuka Lock

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Career Championships and Accomplishments

  • DDT Pro-Wrestling:
    • Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (5 times)
  • JWP Joshi Puroresu:
    • JWP Openweight Championship (1 time)
  • Kuzu Pro:
    • Kuzu Pro Diva Championship (1 time)
  • NEO Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling:
    • NEO Tag Team Championship (1 time)
  • Pro Wrestling Wave:
    • Wave Tag Team Championship (2 times)
  • Reina Joshi Puroresu:
    • World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
    • Reina World Women’s Championship (1 time)
  • Smash:
    • Smash Diva Championship (2 times)
  • World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
    • NXT Women’s Championship (1 time)
    • RAW Women’s Championship (3 times)
    • SmackDown Women’s Championship (1 time)
    • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship (4 times)