Rossy Ogawa
Rossy Ogawa | |
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ロッシー小川 | |
Born | Hiroshi Ogawa May 1, 1957[1] |
Nationality | Japanese |
Hiroshi Ogawa (小川 宏, Ogawa Hiroshi, born May 1, 1957), better known as Rossy Ogawa (ロッシー小川, Rosshī Ogawa), is a Japanese businessman and
Professional wrestling promoter career
All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling (1978–1997)
Before becoming a
Arsion (1997–2003)
Ogawa was the president of the Arsion promotion, being one of the major key figures alongside founder Aja Kong, manager Sakie Hasegawa and trainer Mariko Yoshida.[2][4] In 2001, Aja Kong left Arsion following a disagreement with management over the promotion's direction and subsequently sued Ogawa for falsely advertising her for upcoming events.[4] Kong's departure was followed by Ogawa signing Lioness Asuka as the promotion's new booker. Asuka proceeded to push herself, Etsuko Mita, Gami and Mima Shimoda into major storylines.[4] In 2002, Ayako Hamada quit Arsion over internal politics within the promotion, feeling that she had been blamed for Arsion's recent problems and pushed down the card since Asuka took over the booking. Hamada joined Aja Kong at the Gaea Japan promotion.[4] Arsion finally folded during the summer of 2003, after which Yumiko Hotta took over the promotion and renamed it AtoZ.[4]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2010–2024)
Administrative and executive roles
Ogawa founded the
Implications in storylines
Ogawa was in a very close relationship with the promotion's roster, as he always used to accompany the wrestlers at press conferences, title match contract signings, or even before and after their bouts, handing the winners their respective championship belts or the trophies (awarded to the champion who retains a title). He always stood at ringside during major pay-per-views.[15]
He even took part in several event storylines along with certain members of the roster. He marked notable appearances in the "Stardom in Showcase" series of events, starting with the first event of its kind from July 23, 2022. He was involved in a non-canon side story where he alongside Starlight Kid and Saya Kamitani was attacked by a masked wrestler who was later revealed to be Yuu, a competitor from out of Stardom against which Kid and Kamitani would fall short in a casket match.[16] At Stardom in Showcase vol.2 on September 25, 2022, Ogawa was still attacked by masked wrestlers and he hired Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita, Lady C and God's Eye's Syuri as his personal "Bodyguard Army" to defend him against the masks. However, not even them could keep him safe as Yuu, Nanae Takahashi and Yuna Manase defeated his defense team.[17]
Dream Star Fighting Marigold (2024–present)
On April 15, 2024, Ogawa held a press conference to announce the establishment of the Dream Star Fighting Marigold promotion. The initial roster included former Stardom members Giulia, Utami Hayashishita, Mirai, Mai Sakurai, Yuzuki, Nanae Takahashi, and Nao Ishikawa.[18] The event was also attended by former Actwres girl'Z members Chiaki, Misa Matsui, Miku Aono, Fuka, Natsumi Sumikawa, Kouki and Chika Goto.[19]
References
- ^ La Vanguardia (October 12, 2022). "Rossy Ogawa/Biografia, mejor peliculas, personas". lavanguardia.com (in Spanish). Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Fain, Thom (December 21, 2022). "Rossy Ogawa's Storied History, and the Revolution of Joshi Puroresu". Monthly Puroresu. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Gillis, Mavs (August 17, 2022). "Q&A with STARDOM CEO Rossy Ogawa". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Arsion". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ^ "NJPW parent company Bushiroad acquires Stardom". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Season2~". World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). Archived from the original on June 21, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ "Season1~". World Wonder Ring Stardom (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ reserved, Copyright (c) 2014株式会社スターダム, All rights. "スターダムがファイプロとコラボ!".
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- ^ "ブシロード公式サイト|製品・イベント". ブシロード公式サイト.
- ^ Stardom, We Are (March 12, 2020). "Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, our March 29 show in Nagoya has been canceled. For refunds, please check our website below. March 24 and 28 reservations are no longer being accepted, stay tuned for more word. Thank you for your understanding".
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy; Tessier, Colin; Sapp, Sean Ross (February 5, 2024). "Bushiroad Cancels Contract of STARDOM Founder Rossy Ogawa". Fightful. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Djelosevic, Danny (September 23, 2022). "10 Things Fans Should Know About The Japanese All-Women's Wrestling Promotion Stardom". thesportster.com. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Edwards, Scott (July 23, 2022). "STARDOM in SHOWCASE Vol. 1 Results (7/23/22) / Coffin Match, Prominence vs. Donna del Mondo, More". fightful.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ Edwards, Scott (September 24, 2022). "STARDOM in SHOWCASE Vol. 2 Results (9/25/22): Starlight Kid vs. Suzu Suzuki, Giulia & Rina Yamashita Team, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ ロッシー小川氏が新団体「マリーゴールド」を発表 旗揚げ戦は5月20日後楽園ホール [Rossy Ogawa announces new company, Marigold, with inaugural match scheduled for May 20 at Korakuen Hall]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). April 15, 2024. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024.
- ^ Wrestle Universe (April 15, 2024). 【4月15日(月)16:30~生中継】ロッシー小川緊急記者会見|WRESTLE UNIVERSE (Video) (in Japanese).