Hana Kimura Memorial Show (2021)

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Hana Kimura Memorial Show
Promotional poster featuring Hana Kimura
DateMay 23, 2021[1]
CityTokyo, Japan
VenueKorakuen Hall[2]
Attendance714[a][3]
Tagline(s)Matane
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The Hana Kimura Memorial Show (木村花メモリアルマッチ『またね』, Kimura Hana Memoriaru Matchi "Matane") was a

Tokyo, Japan with a limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Kagetsu and Hazuki, who both retired in 2019, made one-off in-ring returns at the event, participating in both the semi-main and main event matches.[5]

The event was presented internationally as a

World Famous CB serving as the English commentary team during the broadcast.[6]

Background

On May 23, 2020, Hana Kimura committed suicide at age 22.[7][8] Early that morning, Kimura posted self-harm images on Twitter and Instagram while sharing some of the hateful comments she received.[9][10][11][12] In late 2020 and early 2021, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested and charged multiple men for the cyberbullying that contributed to Hana's death.[13][14][15]

In early 2021, Hana's mother Kyoko Kimura announced her intentions to run a memorial show in honor of her late daughter; the event was later scheduled for May 23.

Asuka, Mio Momono, and Mika Iwata would be making appearances at the show.[16]

Event

The show began with a concert performed by Japanese performer Hiroko Yamamura

professional wrestler. Ilk Park performed a dance number soundtracked by Awaniko – Awaniko was the idol group that Hana used to be a member of.[18] A video then played showcasing Hana's Ribera jacket entrances from her tenure in Wrestle-1.[19]

Following the main event match, the wrestlers who participated on the card paid tribute to Hana.

Io Shirai, Kairi Sane, Meiko Satomura and Xia Brookside as well as All Elite Wrestling's Hikaru Shida and Kenny Omega. The final image of the broadcast was Kyoko saying "Matane" followed by "We love Hana, Hana loves everyone."[19]

Results

No.Results
Singles match
14:16

Notes

  1. ^ The event was held with a limited audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.
  2. Banana Senga, Gabai Jichan, Lingerie Mutoh, Yusuke Kodama, Aiger, Andras Miyagi, Sakura Hirota, Jun Kasai, and Jinsei Shinzaki
    .

References

  1. ^ Daly, Wayne (May 7, 2021). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show To Air Live On FITE TV". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Walsh, Shannon (April 23, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW TO STREAM LIVE". pwinsider.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 23, 2021). "Hana Kimura Memorial Produce Matane". cagematch.net (in German). Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Rose, Bryan (February 15, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 23". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Wyatt, Liam (March 5, 2021). "Kagetsu Coming Out Of Retirement For Hana Kimura Tribute Show". itrwrestling.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Edwards, Scott (May 7, 2021). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show Airing Live on FITE TV". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  7. ^ DeFelice, Robert (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura Has Passed Away". Fightful. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  8. ^ "『テラハ』出演の木村花さんが死去 22歳 所属のスターダムが発表" [Hana Kimura, who appeared on "[Terrace House]", dies at 22 years old, Stardom announced] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  9. ^ Stedman, Alex (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and 'Terrace House' Cast Member, Dies at 22". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  10. ^ "木村花(HANA)". Instagram. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  11. ^ Haring, Bruce (May 23, 2020). "Hana Kimura Dies: Star Of Netflix's Reality Show 'Terrace House' And Wrestler Was 22". Deadline. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  12. ^ "Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22". BBC. May 23, 2020.
  13. ^ Frater, Patrick (17 December 2020). "Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Terrace House: Japanese man fined $80 after Netflix star's suicide". BBC News. 31 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide". The Japan Times. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  16. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 7, 2021). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show To Air On FITE TV". fightful.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  17. ^ "Hiroko Yamamura · Artist RA - Resident Advisor". RA.co. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  18. ^ 琉球放送 (October 16, 2011). リングに来ないかっ！. ent-mabui.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  19. ^ a b c d Klyn, Parker (May 22, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW LIVE RESULTS: KAGETSU, OTHERS IN ACTION". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  20. ^ Dangoor, Louis (May 23, 2021). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show Results". wrestletalk.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  21. ^ Walsh, Shannon (May 23, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW RESULTS FROM TOKYO, JAPAN". pwinsider.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
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