Hana Kimura Memorial Show

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Hana Kimura Memorial Show
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The creator of the Hana Kimura Memorial Show Hana's mother Kyoko Kimura (left) and Hana Kimura (right).
Created by Kyoko Kimura
First event Hana Kimura Memorial Show (2021)

The Hana Kimura Memorial Show is an annual professional wrestling memorial show and pay-per-view event promoted by Kyoko Kimura to commemorate the anniversary of the death of her daughter Hana Kimura, who committed suicide on May 23, 2020. Since its inception in 2021, it has taken place on May 23, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The annual event is broadcast live by FITE TV. [1]

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Production

Background

On May 23, 2020, Hana Kimura committed suicide at age 22. [2] [3] Early that morning, Kimura posted self-harm images on Twitter and Instagram while sharing some of the hateful comments she received. [4] [5] [6] [7] In late 2020 and early 2021, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested and charged multiple men for the cyberbullying that contributed to Hana's death. [8] [9] [10]

The first event took place on May 23, 2021 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, where the annual event has been held since its inception. [11] The second event took place on May 23, 2022, establishing the Hana Kimura Memorial Show as an annual event. [12]

Further remembering Hana Kimura

Hana Kimura joined the Ring of Honor when she debuted against Sumie Sakai in the inaugural Women of Honor Championship tournament in 2018. [13] [14] She was also known for having a little more matches in the ROH Women of Honor division before her separation from the company. [15]

The creator of the Hana Kimura memorial show is her mother Kyoko Kimura, who made her Ring of Honor debut in ROH in 2016 in a Six Women Tag Team Match with Veda Scott and Taeler Hendrix vs. Sumie Sakai, Mandy Leon, and Jenny Rose, in which Sumie Sakai pinned Taeler Hendrix via roll-up. [16] [17]

Dates and venues

#EventDateCityAttendanceVenueMain EventRef
1 Hana Kimura Memorial Show May 23, 2021 Tokyo, Japan714 Korakuen Hall Asuka vs. Kagetsu [18]
2 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2 May 23, 2022666 Syuri vs. Asuka [19]
3 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3 May 23, 2023687 Aja Kong and Sareee vs. Mika Iwata and Mio Momono [20]
4 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 4 May 23, 2024632 Utami Hayashishita vs. Veny [21]
5 Hana Kimura Memorial Show 5 May 23, 2025545 Rina vs. Veny [22]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Jeremy (May 12, 2022). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show to Stream On FITE TV". 411mania.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ↑ DeFelice, Robert (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura Has Passed Away". Fightful. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  3. ↑ "『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.
  4. ↑ Stedman, Alex (May 22, 2020). "Hana Kimura, Pro Wrestler and 'Terrace House' Cast Member, Dies at 22". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  5. ↑ "木村花(HANA)". Instagram. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22". BBC. May 23, 2020.
  8. ↑ Frater, Patrick (17 December 2020). "Kimura Hana Death: Japan Police Open Case Against Alleged Bully". Variety. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  9. ↑ "Terrace House: Japanese man fined $80 after Netflix star's suicide". BBC News. 31 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Second prosecution referral over 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide". The Japan Times. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  11. ↑ Rose, Bryan (February 15, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MAY 23". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  12. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (May 12, 2022). "FITE TV To Stream Hana Kimura Memorial Show On 5/23". fightful.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  13. ↑ Staff, Www.cagematch.com. "ROH Women Of Honor Title Tournament". Www.cagematch.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  14. ↑ GIRI, RAJ. "WOH Championship Tournament Round 1: Sumie Sakai Vs. Hana Kimura". Www.wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  15. ↑ Staff, Www.cagematch.com. "Hana Kimura (ROH Matches)". Www.cagematch.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  16. ↑ Staff, Www.cagematch.com. "Kyoko Kimura (ROH Matches)". Www.cagematch.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  17. ↑ Csnoka, Larry. "ROH Free Match: Mandy Leon, Sumie Sakai and Jenny Rose vs. Veda Scott, Taeler Hendrix and Kyoko Kimura". Www.411Mania.com. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  18. ↑ Klyn, Parker (May 22, 2021). "HANA KIMURA MEMORIAL SHOW LIVE RESULTS: KAGETSU, OTHERS IN ACTION". f4wonline.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  19. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (May 23, 2022). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show Results (5/23): Aja Kong, Syuri, Veny, And More Pay Tribute To Hana Kimura". fightful.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  20. ↑ Peterson, Karen (May 23, 2023). "Hana Kimura Memorial Show 3: PINX! Event Report". postwrestling.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  21. ↑ Fain, Thom (February 6, 2024). "Kyoko Kimura Announces Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2024 for May 23 at Korakuen Hall". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  22. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (May 21, 2025). "Full Lineup Announced For 2025 Hana Kimura Memorial Show On May 23rd". fightful.com. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
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