:Manami Katsu

While still attending high school in Tokyo, Katsu began training professional wrestling at the dojo of the JWP Joshi Puroresu promotion. On January 20, 2011, she passed a traditional audition held in front of her trainers and JWP management and officially graduated to the main roster of the promotion, becoming its first ever member still in high school.{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1468.html | script-title=ja:1/20オーディション結果について | date=January 22, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120720215642/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1468.html | archivedate=July 20, 2012 }} Katsu made her debut on March 21, 2011, wrestling JWP Openweight Champion Leon to a draw in a five-minute "exhibition match".{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1541.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月21日（月・祝）板橋グリーンホール 獅子の穴・初主催興行 | date=March 21, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} She made her "official" debut in Korakuen Hall on April 3, 2011, losing to Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling representative Dash Chisako.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1556.html | script-title=ja:(結果)4月3日（日）後楽園ホール | date=April 3, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On April 17, Katsu entered the J-1 Grand Prix 2011 and was defeated in her first round-robin match by masu-me.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1574.html | script-title=ja:(結果)4月17日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=April 19, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On May 22, she was defeated in her second match in the tournament by Sachie Abe.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1614.html | script-title=ja:(結果)5月22日（日）東京・北千住シアター1010・ミニシアター | date=May 22, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On June 12, Katsu was again defeated by masu-me, this time in a match to determine the number one contender to the JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1645.html | script-title=ja:(結果)6月12日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=June 12, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Katsu won her first match on June 26, when she, Ebessan and Kaori Yoneyama defeated Gami, Kanjyuro Matsuyama and Kyusei Ninja Ranmaru, though she did not take part in the finish of the match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1664.html | title = 【結果】6月26日（日）松下IMPホール | date=June 27, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Katsu finally scored her first pinfall win on July 18, when she defeated freelancer Mika Iida in a singles match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1698.html | script-title=ja:(結果)7月18日（月・祝）板橋グリーンホール | date=July 18, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On August 14, Katsu entered the annual Natsu Onna Kettei Tournament, but was eliminated in her first round match by Ice Ribbon representative Hikari Minami.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1730.html | script-title=ja:(結果)８月１４日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=August 15, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On September 23, Katsu entered the Souseiseki Cup / Blue Star Cup round-robin tournament for rookies, defeating Ice Ribbon's Dorami Nagano in her first match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1762.html | title = (結果)東京･新宿Face | date=September 24, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} She followed that up by also defeating Aoi Yagami on October 10,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1805.html | script-title=ja:(結果)10月10日（月）東京キネマ倶楽部 「よねやまつり」13時 | date=October 11, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Mexican wrestler Lady Afrodita on November 13,{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1847.html |script-title=ja:(結果)１１月１３日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部 |date=November 14, 2011 |accessdate=February 1, 2013 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418162402/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1847.html |archivedate=April 18, 2012 }} and masu-me on November 20.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1861.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１１月２０日（日）大阪ミナミ ムーブ・オン アリーナ | date=November 21, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} During the tournament, on October 16, Katsu also made her debut for Oz Academy, facing Nao Komatsu in a losing effort.{{cite web | url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/ozacademy/archives/65616724.html | script-title=ja:試合結果 | date=October 17, 2011 | accessdate=February 7, 2013 | work=Oz Academy | publisher=Livedoor | language=Japanese}} On December 16, Katsu suffered her first loss in the tournament against Nana Kawasa, but still won her block to advance to the finals of the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1919.html | script-title=ja:(結果)12月16日(金) 板橋グリーンホール | date=December 17, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On December 23, Katsu defeated Rabbit Miu to win the 2011 Souseiseki Cup / Blue Star Cup tournament.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1930.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１２月２３日（金）東京・後楽園ホール | date=December 24, 2011 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The following day, Katsu was named JWP's rookie of the year. As a result of her tournament win, Katsu received a shot at the JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships on January 9, 2012, but was defeated by the defending champion, Osaka Joshi Pro Wrestling representative Sawako Shimono.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1956.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１月９日（月）東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=January 10, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}

On February 3, Katsu entered the 2012 Tag League the Best tournament alongside Moon Mizuki, with the two being defeated by Command Bolshoi and Rabbit Miu in their first match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1995.html | script-title=ja:(結果)２月３日（金）東京・板橋グリーンホール | date=February 4, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Nine days later, Katsu and Mizuki were also defeated in their second match by the Jumonji Sisters (Dash Chisako and Sendai Sachiko).{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2015.html | script-title=ja:(結果)２月１２日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部（１３：００） | date=February 12, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Afterwards, Mizuki was sidelined with an injury, abruptly ending the team's run in the tournament.{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2044.html | script-title=ja:(情報)ムーン瑞月 欠場のお知らせ | date=March 3, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese }}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On March 3, Katsu made her debut for Ice Ribbon, taking part in the promotion's Teens project, spearheaded by Hikari Minami and Riho. In her debut match, Katsu and fellow JWP wrestlers Nana Kawasa and Rabbit Miu were defeated by Universal Woman's Pro Wrestling Reina representative Aoi Ishibashi, Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling representative Kagetsu and Mika Iida.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_597.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621115707/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_597.html | title = 10代選手主催興行「Teens4」 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Seven days later, Katsu was defeated by Tsukasa Fujimoto in her Ice Ribbon main card debut.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_585.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621122504/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_585.html | script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ373 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On March 27, Katsu also made her debut for World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana, wrestling Sareee to a fifteen-minute time limit draw.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11205796810.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ディアナ３・27北沢 | date=March 27, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} In May, Katsu formed a new tag team with the returning Arisa Nakajima, adopting a new ring attire similar to Nakajima's.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2174.html | script-title=ja:５月20日（日）神奈川・横浜にぎわい座 試合 | date=May 21, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11280653012.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ６・17キネマ | date=June 17, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} After defeating Leon and Rabbit Miu,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2172.html | script-title=ja:(結果)５月２０日（日）横浜・にぎわい座 | date=May 20, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} and Nana Kawasa and Tsubasa Kuragaki in separate tag team matches,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2192.html | script-title=ja:(結果)６月３日（日）北千住シアター１０１０ミニシアター | date=June 3, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Katsu and Nakajima were granted a shot at the Daily Sports Women's Tag Team and JWP Tag Team Championships, but were defeated by the defending champions, Emi Sakura and Kaori Yoneyama, on June 17.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2211.html | script-title=ja:(結果)６月１７日（日）東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=June 18, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Katsu and Nakajima also teamed together in the Reina X World promotion, losing to La Malcriada and Zeuxis in a main event on June 24 and defeating Micro and Puchi Tomato on July 7.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11286109430.html | title = ★ReinaxWorld 2 6月24日（日）千葉Reinaアリーナ | date=June 24, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Reina X World | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11297044671.html | title = ★2012年7月7日 Reina X World 3 Reinaアリーナ大会 | date=July 8, 2012 | accessdate=December 24, 2012 | work=Reina X World | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}

On November 4, Katsu pinned JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion Rabbit Miu in a tag team match, where she and Sareee faced Miu and Nana Kawasa.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2398.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１１月４日（日）板橋グリーンホール | date=November 5, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On December 2, Katsu again pinned Miu in a tag team match, where she and Kawasa faced Miu and Otera Pro representative Aki Shizuku, after which Miu agreed to defend her titles against her.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2433.html | script-title=ja:東京キネマ倶楽部 試合 | date=December 3, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11419537973.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ12・２キネマ | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Four days later, veteran Ran Yu-Yu made her final JWP appearance before her retirement and while doing so, handed Katsu two of her signature moves, a leg lariat and the Blockbuster, to use in the future.{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20121206-1056527.html | script-title=ja:引退前の輝優優が最後の参戦／ＪＷＰ | date=December 6, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}} On December 24 at JWP's annual year-end Climax event, Katsu defeated Miu with the Blockbuster to become the new JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion, winning her first professional wrestling titles.{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20121224-1063678.html | script-title=ja:勝愛実がジュニア２冠奪取／ＪＷＰ | date=December 24, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2463.html | script-title=ja:(結果)12月24日（祝・月）後楽園ホール | date=December 25, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Katsu opened her 2013 with a loss against Miu, when she was pinned in a tag team match on January 6, where she and Aki Shizuku faced Miu and Nana Kawasa.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2478.html |script-title=ja:(結果)１月６日（日）板橋グリーンホール |date=January 7, 2013 |accessdate=February 1, 2013 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003031748/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2478.html |archivedate=October 3, 2013 }} On January 13, Katsu entered a tournament in an attempt to earn the first shot at new JWP Openweight Champion, Arisa Nakajima. In her opening match, Katsu was victorious over Nana Kawasa.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2496.html | script-title=ja:(結果)1月13日(日) 北千住・シアター1010ミニシアター | date=January 14, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The following day, Katsu scored an upset victory over Morii in just seven seconds in her second round match, before being eliminated in the semifinals of the tournament by Leon.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2494.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１月１４日（月・祝） 北千住・シアター１０１０ ミニシアター | date=January 14, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On January 27, Katsu was again pinned by Miu in a four-way, which also included Nana Kawasa and Rydeen Hagane, and, as a result, earned a spot in the 2013 Tag League the Best tournament. Immediately afterwards, Katsu defeated Kawasa and Hagane in a three-way match to become Miu's partner for the tournament.{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2511.html | title=(結果)１月２７日（日）新宿Face 春山香代子１５周年記念興行～感謝～ | date=January 27, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11458347576.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ１・27新宿 | date=January 28, 2013 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On February 10, Katsu wrestled her first match in her homeward of Taitō, when she reunited with Arisa Nakajima in a main event tag team match in Asakusa, where they were defeated by Command Bolshoi and Kayoko Haruyama.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2540.html | script-title=ja:(結果)２月１０日（日） 浅草花やしき内花やしき座 | date=February 11, 2013 | accessdate=February 13, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11469638681.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ２・10浅草 | date=February 13, 2013 | accessdate=February 13, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} After losing to Dash Chisako and Sendai Sachiko in their opening match on February 17,{{cite web | url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11473326191.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ２・17大阪 | date=February 17, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2563.html | script-title=ja:(結果)２月１７日（日）大阪・淀川区民センター | date=February 19, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/sports/headlines/article/20130217-00000053-dal | script-title=ja:十文字姉妹がタッグリーグ戦白星発進 | date=February 17, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=Japanese | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130413142604/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/sports/headlines/article/20130217-00000053-dal | archivedate=April 13, 2013 }} Katsu and Miu finished their Tag League the Best tournament on March 31 with a win over Kazuki and Sachie Abe, failing to qualify for the finals.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2606.html | script-title=ja:(結果)３月３１日（日）板橋グリーンホール | date=March 31, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On April 14, Katsu made her first successful defense of the JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships against Ice Ribbon representative Risa Sera.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2635.html | script-title=ja:(結果)４月１４日（日）後楽園ホール | date=April 15, 2013 | accessdate=April 15, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11516617201.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ４・14後楽園 | date=April 22, 2013 | accessdate=April 22, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On May 5, Katsu made her second successful title defense against another outsider, World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana representative Sareee.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2689.html | title = (結果)５月５日（日）板橋グリーンホール 『Pure-violence road.8～こどもの日スペシャル～』 | date=May 7, 2013 | accessdate=May 6, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11527053942.html | title = 【結果】JWP5・5板橋 | date=May 9, 2013 | accessdate=May 9, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Katsu continued her series of defenses against outsiders on August 18, when she defeated World Wonder Ring Stardom representative Eri Susa for her third successful title defense.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2843.html |script-title=ja:(結果)８月１８日（日）後楽園ホール |date=August 18, 2013 |accessdate=August 18, 2013 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003031803/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2843.html |archivedate=October 3, 2013 }} Following the event, Katsu emerged as the first candidate to bring the Openweight Championship back to JWP from outsider and new champion, Kana.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11597604717.html | script-title=ja:倉垣が退団発表、勝が華名の王座に挑戦／ＪＷＰ記者会見 | date=August 22, 2013 | accessdate=August 30, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Katsu received her shot at JWP's top title on September 16, but was defeated by Kana.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2883.html | script-title=ja:(結果)９月１６日（月・祝）板橋グリーンホール | date=September 17, 2013 | accessdate=September 18, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20130916-1190445.html | script-title=ja:華名が無差別級王座初防衛／ＪＷＰ | date=September 16, 2013 | accessdate=September 18, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}} On October 17, Katsu took part in a big generational eight-on-eight elimination match promoted by Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling, where she, Hikaru Shida, Kagetsu, Sareee, Syuri, Takumi Iroha, Yoshiko and Yuhi defeated Aja Kong, Command Bolshoi, Dump Matsumoto, Dynamite Kansai, Kyoko Inoue, Manami Toyota, Meiko Satomura and Takako Inoue. Katsu was eliminated from the match by Toyota.{{cite web | url = http://www.sendaigirls.jp/result/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131110144517/http://sendaigirls.jp/result/ | title = Result | archivedate=November 10, 2013 | accessdate=October 17, 2013 | work=Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/10/001997.php | title = 夕陽が重鎮3タテ、花月がアジャを、世IV虎が里村を撃破し、8vs8シングル勝ち抜き戦は新星が勝利！ついに里村と長与千種が相対する！ | date=October 17, 2013 | accessdate=October 17, 2013 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131017-00000002-spnavi-fight | title=世IV虎が殊勲の勝利！ 長与千種登場で『大変革』は新展開へ＝仙台女子プロレス | date=October 17, 2013 | accessdate=October 17, 2013 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=Japanese | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018031147/http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131017-00000002-spnavi-fight | archivedate=October 18, 2013 }}

In late 2013, Katsu began teaming regularly with veteran wrestler Kayoko Haruyama, effectively replacing her longtime tag team partner Tsubasa Kuragaki, who had left JWP to become a freelancer.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2962.html | title = 2013.11.10 花やしき 総評 | date=November 11, 2013 | accessdate=January 27, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On December 15 at Climax 2013, Katsu made her fourth successful defense of the JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships against Rydeen Hagane.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3025.html |script-title=ja:(結果)１２月１５日（日）後楽園ホール |date=December 16, 2013 |accessdate=December 16, 2013 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216054641/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3025.html |archivedate=December 16, 2013 }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11730174277.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ12・15後楽園 | date=December 16, 2013 | accessdate=December 19, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} From January 5 to March 16, 2014, Katsu and Haruyama, billed together as "Spring☆Victory" (a play on their family names; "haru" meaning spring and "katsu" victory), took part in the 2014 Tag League the Best. After two wins and one draw, the team won their round-robin block and advanced to the finals of the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3051.html | script-title=ja:(結果)１月５日（日）板橋グリーンホール | date=January 7, 2014 | accessdate=March 2, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3118.html | script-title=ja:(結果)２月２３日（日）大阪・道頓堀アリーナ | date=February 27, 2014 | accessdate=March 2, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3125.html | script-title=ja:(結果)３月２日（日）浅草・花やしき内 花やしき座 | date=March 3, 2014 | accessdate=March 2, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} However, shortly afterwards Katsu injured her left ankle while training, forcing her and Haruyama to pull out of the final match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3136.html | script-title=ja:勝愛実欠場でスプリング☆ビクトリーはタッグリーグ決勝を棄権 | date=March 13, 2014 | accessdate=March 13, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} She returned from her injury on March 20.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11800873436.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ３・20蕨 | date=March 21, 2014 | accessdate=March 21, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3155.html | title = 2014.3.20 「青春・無限大パワー」試合 | date=March 22, 2014 | accessdate=March 25, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} After a reign of 482 days, Katsu lost the JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships to Sareee in her fifth defense on April 20.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3220.html | script-title=ja:(結果)2014.4.20 後楽園ホール | date=April 21, 2014 | accessdate=April 21, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11828243046.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ４・20後楽園 | date=April 20, 2014 | accessdate=April 21, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Six days later, Katsu announced her retirement from professional wrestling with her final match taking place on July 13.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3229.html | script-title=ja:(情報) 勝愛実が引退を表明 | date=April 26, 2014 | accessdate=April 29, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11834767965.html | script-title=ja:勝愛実が引退＆ＪＷＰ４・27道場追加情報 | date=April 27, 2014 | accessdate=April 29, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On July 13, Katsu was defeated by Rabbit Miu in her retirement match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3368.html | script-title=ja:2014.7.13 板橋グリーンホール 試合 | date=July 14, 2014 | accessdate=July 14, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11894064209.html | script-title=ja:【結果】ＪＷＰ７・13板橋 | date=July 14, 2014 | accessdate=July 14, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}

On March 3, 2016, JWP announced that Katsu had rejoined the promotion on March 1 and would be wrestling her return match on April 3.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/情報/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083015/http://jwp-produce.com/%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1/ |script-title=ja:勝愛実の復帰が決定 |archivedate=March 4, 2016 |date=March 3, 2016 |accessdate=March 3, 2016 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=19739 | script-title=ja:2014年に引退した元・女子高生レスラー勝愛実が再デビュー決定 | date=March 4, 2016 | accessdate=March 3, 2016 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} On March 9, she wrestled Leon in a five-minute exhibition match, which ended in a draw.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915163115/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【レポート】３月９日（水）浅草花やしき内 花やしき座 19:00 |archivedate=September 15, 2017 |date=March 11, 2016 |accessdate=March 25, 2016 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} On April 3, Katsu was defeated by Rabbit Miu in her return match.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915163115/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【試合結果】４月３日（日）後楽園ホール『JWP－Maniax 2016～JWP24周年記念大会』 12:00 |archivedate=September 15, 2017 |date=April 3, 2016 |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} Afterwards, Katsu and Miu came together to form a tag team named Ultimate☆Pureful.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=23990 | script-title=ja:JWP認定ジュニア＆第POP王座決定1Dayトーナメント開幕！“全力バタンキュー”が兎狩り完了！ | date=September 21, 2016 | accessdate=September 21, 2016 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} On July 17, Katsu unsuccessfully challenged Arisa Nakajima for the JWP Openweight Championship.{{cite web | url = http://jwp-produce.com/report/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160717102633/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ | script-title=ja:【試合結果】７月１７日（日）両国・ＫＦＣホール １３時 | archivedate=July 17, 2016 | date=July 17, 2016 | accessdate=July 17, 2016 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=22481 | script-title=ja:勝愛実相手に王座防衛した中島安里紗が「プロレスって何だろう？」と自問自答 | date=July 20, 2016 | accessdate=July 20, 2016 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} On September 2, Katsu made her American debut, when she took part in Chikara's 2016 King of Trios tournament, teaming with Command Bolshoi and Hanako Nakamori as Team JWP. They defeated the Snake Pit (Amasis, Argus and Ophidian) in their first round match.{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/104464/wwe-cruiserweights-jwp-sendai-girls-joey-styles-attitude-era-divas-shimmer-more-detailed-live-report-92-chikara-king-of-trios-night-one.html?p=1 | title = WWE cruiserweights, JWP, Sendai Girls, Joey Styles, Attitude era divas, Shimmer & more: detailed live report: 9/2 Chikara King of Trios night one | last=Cardoza | first=Adam | date=September 3, 2016 | accessdate=September 3, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} The following day, Team JWP defeated United Nations (Juan Francisco de Coronado, Prakash Sabar and The Proletariat Boar of Moldova) to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/104478/94-chikara-king-of-trios-night-two-live-report.html?p=1 | title = 9/4 Chikara King of Trios night two live report | last=Cardoza | first=Adam | date=September 4, 2016 | accessdate=September 4, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On September 4, Team JWP advanced to the finals of the tournament following a disqualification win over Hallowicked, Icarus and Jigsaw. Later that same day, Team JWP was defeated in the all-Japanese finals of the tournament by Team Sendai Girls (Cassandra Miyagi, Dash Chisako and Meiko Satomura).{{cite web | url = http://pwinsider.com/article/104489/94-chikara-king-of-trios-tournament-final-live-report.html?p=1 | title = 9/4 Chikara King of Trios tournament final live report | last=Cardoza | first=Adam | date=September 4, 2016 | accessdate=September 5, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/92-94-chikara-king-trios-results-three-night-tournament-featuring-cwc-former-wwfe-womens-teams/ | title = 9/2-9/4 Chikara King of Trios Results – three-night tournament featuring CWC & former WWF/E Women's Teams | date=September 5, 2016 | accessdate=September 5, 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}

On February 8, 2017, it was announced that JWP would be folding on April 2, after which all of its wrestlers, Katsu included, would become freelancers.{{cite web | url = https://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2017/02/08/0009899091.shtml | script-title=ja:日本最古の女子プロ団体ＪＷＰの全選手が独立、新団体旗揚げへ | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 9, 2017 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=27316 | script-title=ja:JWPから全選手が独立し新団体を8月に旗揚げ！JWPが今後開催されるかは未定 | date=February 8, 2017 | accessdate=February 9, 2017 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} At JWP's final show, Katsu was defeated by Mayumi Ozaki.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=28676 | script-title=ja:【試合結果】4･2 JWP後楽園ホール大会 【JWP認定無差別級】中森華子vs倉垣翼 【JWP認定タッグ＆デイリースポーツ認定女子タッグ】ボリショイ＆LeonvsKazuki＆鋼 【JWP認定ジュニア＆POP選手権】矢子vs安納 | date=April 2, 2017 | accessdate=April 2, 2017 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}

Before the official launch of Command Bolshoi's JWP follow-up promotion, Pure-J, on August 11, 2017, the former JWP roster, Katsu included, presented shows under the name "Pure-Dream Presents Dream Joshi Puroresu".{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/toha/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414104042/http://jwp-produce.com/toha/ |script-title=ja:Pure-J女子プロレス |archivedate=April 14, 2017 |accessdate=May 5, 2017 |work=Pure-J |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915163115/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【試合結果】５月５日（金・祝）板橋グリーンホール １７：００ |archivedate=September 15, 2017 |date=May 5, 2017 |accessdate=May 5, 2017 |work=Pure-J |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} At Pure-J's inaugural event on August 11, Katsu was defeated by freelancer Yumiko Hotta.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=32048 | script-title=ja:【試合結果】8･11 Pure-J後楽園ホール大会 中森華子vs里村明衣子 勝愛実vs堀田祐美子 藤ヶ崎矢子vs井上貴子 | date=August 11, 2017 | accessdate=August 11, 2017 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = https://www.daily.co.jp/ring/2017/08/11/0010454046.shtml | script-title=ja:元ＪＷＰ戦士の新団体Pure-J旗揚げ戦大成功「１０年、２０年、３０年背負っていく」 | date=August 11, 2017 | accessdate=August 11, 2017 | work=Daily Sports Online | publisher=Kobe Shimbun | language=Japanese}} At Pure-J year-ending Pure-J Climax 2017 event on December 17, Katsu unsuccessfully challenged Misaki Ohata for the Pro Wrestling Wave promotion's top title, the Wave Single Championship.{{cite web | url = http://jwp-produce.com/report/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170915163115/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ | script-title=ja:【試合結果】12月17日（日）後楽園ホール 12時 | archivedate=September 15, 2017 | url-status = live | date=December 17, 2017 | accessdate=December 17, 2017 | work=Pure-J | language=Japanese}}

• Ice Ribbon
• ICE×∞ Championship (1 time, current){{cite web|url=https://iceribbon.com/titlematch_detail.php?t_id=1|title=ICE Cross Infinity Championship History|work=iceribbon.com|author=Ice Ribbon|language=ja|access-date=July 17, 2023}}
• JWP Joshi Puroresu
• JWP Junior Championship (1 time){{cite web | url = http://jwp-produce.com/fighters/ | script-title=ja:選手紹介 | accessdate=June 27, 2016 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | language=Japanese}}
• Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championship (1 time)
• Souseiseki Cup / Blue Star Cup (2011)
• New Wave Award (2012, 2013){{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2470.html | script-title=ja:(情報)2012年ＪＷＰアワード・各賞が決定 | date=December 27, 2012 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3026.html | title = ◆２０１３年ＪＷＰ各賞が決定しました。 | date=December 16, 2013 | accessdate=December 16, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
• Rookie of the Year Award (2011){{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1931.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120128013407/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1931.html | script-title=ja:(情報)『２０１１年・ＪＷＰアワード』各賞が決定 | date=December 24, 2011 | archivedate=January 28, 2012 | accessdate=February 4, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}

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