Prominence (professional wrestling)

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Prominence
Official logo of the unit since 2021
Stable
MembersRisa Sera (leader)
Akane Fujita
Mochi Natsumi
Hiragi Kurumi
DebutDecember 1, 2021[1]
Years active2021–present

Prominence (プロミネンス, Purominensu) is a villainous professional wrestling stable, currently performing in the Japanese independent scene. Led by Risa Sera, the stable also consists of Akane Fujita, Mochi Natsumi and Hiragi Kurumi. The stable is also known for producing independent wrestling namesake shows.[2]

History

Formation and departure from Ice Ribbon (2021)

The first and current leader of the unit, Risa Sera.

On December 1, 2021, it was announced that the current five members of the stable would be leaving

falls count anywhere match at New Ice Ribbon #1168 ~ Ribbonmania 2021 to win the FantastICE Championship, title which she held until even after her departure.[4] Risa Sera also held the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship alongside her long time tag partner of Azure Revolution, Maya Yukihi from August 9 until December 31, when they dropped the titles to Hamuko Hoshi and Ibuki Hoshi at Ribbonmania 2021.[4]

Independent circuit (2022–present)

The stable participated in their first independent show on January 4, 2022, at Gake No Fuchi vs. Prominence, where Fujita, Miyagi, Sera and Suzuki teamed up with

DDT Pro Wrestling's Sanshiro Takagi to defeat Chris Brookes, Miyako Matsumoto, Mao and Shunma Katsumata.[5] Suzu Suzuki competed in Pro Wrestling Wave's 2022 edition of the Catch the Wave tournament, fighting in the Future Block against Rina Kawahata, Kohaku, Haruka Umesaki and Chie Ozora.[6] Suzuki eventually succeeded in defeating Miyuki Takase in the finals of the tournament, match which was also for the vacant Wave Single Championship.[7]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2022–2023)

From left to right: Sera, Fujita, Suzuki and Miyagi at Stardom World Climax 2022 on March 26.

The unit members debuted in

Stardom Dream Queendom 2 on December 29, 2022, Sera, Suzuki and Kurumi defeated Oedo Tai's Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe and Saki Kashima to win the Artist of Stardom Championship.[21]

At Stardom Supreme Fight 2023 on February 4, 2023, Suzu Suzuki unsuccessfully challenged Giulia for the World of Stardom Championship.[22]

On April 24, 2023, Suzu Suzuki announced that she would be leaving Prominence, and afterwards appeared on Stardom's April 29 Nagoya show and announced that she will make Stardom her main battlefield.[23] At Stardom 5Star Special in Hiroshima on September 3, 2023, Risa Sera unsuccessfully challenged Giulia for the Strong Women's Championship.[24]

Members

Current

* Founding member
I Leader
Member Tenure
Risa Sera *I[a] December 1, 2021 – present
Akane Fujita *
Mochi Miyagi *
Hiragi Kurumi *

Former

Member Joined Left
Suzu Suzuki * December 1, 2021 April 24, 2023

Sub-groups

Current

Affiliate[1] Members Tenure Type Notes
Calaminence Risa Sera
Saki 		2023–present Tag team [b]

Former

Affiliate[1] Members Tenure Type Notes
Azure Revolution Risa Sera
Maya Yukihi 		2021 Tag team [c]

Timeline

Championships and accomplishments

*Noted underneath are the accomplishments of the unit's members being recognized since December 1, 2021.

Notes

  1. Takashi Sasaki
    , Sera confirmed she is the leader of Prominence.
  2. ^ Sera and Saki frequently compete as a tag team in the Japanese independent scene. Their team name directly derives from Prominence's stable name. Saki is only an associate of the unit.
  3. ^ Yukihi was not part of the stable when holding the Ice Ribbon tag titles with Sera.

References

  1. ^ a b c Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Stables Database » Prominence". cagematch.net (in German). Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Teams & Stables/Prominence". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Richards, Alex (December 1, 2021). "Top Ice Ribbon Stars Departing The Company". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Ice Ribbon (December 31, 2021). ◆2021年12月31日 開始時間 11時30分～ ／ 開場時刻 10時45分 アイスリボン後楽園ホール大会「RIBBONMANIA2021」. iceribbon.com (in Japanese). Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  5. ^ Dark angel (January 14, 2022). "Gake No Fuchi Joshi Pro Wrestling: Gake No Fuchi vs Prominence". superluchas.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  6. ^ Dark angel (May 3, 2022). "WAVE:"Catch the WAVE 2-22" tournament announced". superluchas.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  7. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 17, 2022). "WAVE Catch The Wave 2022 Final". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  8. ^ Richards, Alex (January 29, 2022). "Prominence Debut in Stardom, Cinderella Dates & New SWA Champion". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  9. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (March 26, 2022). "STARDOM World Climax 2022: The Best Results (3/26): Kairi Sane (KAIRI) Returns To The Ring". fightful.com. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  10. ^ Edwards, Scott (March 28, 2022). "STARDOM WORLD CLIMAX ~ THE TOP ~ (MARCH 27) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  11. ^ Tokyo Sports (May 13, 2022). 【スターダム】赤の王者・朱里が世羅の暴行でＫＯ 高笑いの世羅は「同じ目に合わせてやるからな！」. tokyo-sports.co.jp. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  12. ^ Richards, Alex (May 28, 2022). "Stardom Flashing Champions 2022 News Round-Up". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  13. ^ Edwards, Scott (May 15, 2022). "Stardom Announces 2022 5 STAR Grand Prix Participants Featuring 26-Person Field". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  14. ^ Edwards, Scott (July 8, 2022). "STARDOM NEW BLOOD 3 Results (7/8/22) / MIRAI vs. Suzu Suzuki, Miyu Amasaki vs. Giulia, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  15. ^ Richards, Alex (July 23, 2022). "Yuu Makes Stardom Debut at Stardom in Showcase Volume 1". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Edwards, Scott (July 24, 2022). "STARDOM MidSummer Champions 2022 In Nagoya Results (7/24/22) / Syuri vs. Tam Nakano, More". fightful.com. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  17. ^ Breward, Trent (September 25, 2022). "STARDOM in Showcase Vol.2 Review". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  18. ^ a b World Wonder Ring Stardom (October 2, 2022). 2022年10月1日 『LEC ふわるんマスク Presents 5★STAR GP 2022～優勝決定戦～』. wwr-stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  19. ^ Gramajo, Tomas (October 19, 2022). "STARDOM New Blood 5 – Full Results". wrestlingrepublic.com. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  20. ^ Breward, Trent (November 26, 2022). "STARDOM in Showcase Vol.3 Review – 11.26.22". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  21. ^ Edwards, Scott (December 29, 2022). "Stardom Dream Queendom Results (12/29/22): Syuri vs. Giulia, KAIRI, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  22. ^ Edwards, Scott (February 4, 2023). "STARDOM Supreme Fight 2023 Results (2/4/23): Giulia vs. Suzu Suzuki, Cheering Returns, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  23. ^ Edwards, Scott (April 24, 2023). "Suzu Suzuki Announces Her Exit From PROMINENCE; Wants To Be Face Of Pro Wrestling World". fightful.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  24. ^ Edwards, Scott (September 3, 2023). "STARDOM 5STAR Special in Hiroshima Results (9/3/23): MIRAI vs. Konami". fightful.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  25. ^ Ice Ribbon. "FantastICE Championship History". iceribbon.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  26. ^ Ice Ribbon. "International Ribbon Tag Team Championship History". iceribbon.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  27. ^ a b WrestlingTravel (December 10, 2022). "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women's 150 2021 List in Full". wrestlingtravel.com. Retrieved December 10, 2022.

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