:Miyako Matsumoto

{{Short description|Japanese professional wrestler and actress}}

{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name = Miyako Matsumoto

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Daemon Miyako{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/news_detail.php?id=249 | title = 【大会情報】5/6(火)横浜GWプロレス祭り!!対戦カード発表!! | date=April 21, 2014 | accessdate=June 18, 2014 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}
Fighting Matsumoto{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/ganpro/3456/ | title = 【ガンプロ6・2リポート】大家vs浪口は乱戦の末、無効試合に | date=June 2, 2013 | accessdate=June 2, 2013 | work=DDT Pro-Wrestling | language=Japanese}}
Miyako{{cite web | url = http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1321991746/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120530062934/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1321991746/ | script-title=ja:ユニオン6周年記念大会 | archivedate=May 30, 2012 | accessdate=March 23, 2012 | work=Union Pro Wrestling | publisher=DDT Pro-Wrestling | language=Japanese| title = DDT ProWrestling }}
Miyako Matsumoto

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{{nihongo|Miyako Matsumoto|松本 都|Matsumoto Miyako|born April 11, 1985}}{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/fighter_detail.php?id=15 | script-title=ja:松本都 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} is a Japanese professional wrestler and actress. She is best known for her work in the Ice Ribbon promotion, where she is a former two-time ICE×60, three-time Triangle Ribbon Champion and a two-time International Ribbon Tag Team Champion, making her the promotion's second Triple Crown Champion. She also wrestles regularly for Oz Academy and Reina Joshi Puroresu and has also promoted her own shows under the Gake no Fuchi Puroresu banner.

Early life

After graduating from Nihon University's College of Art, Matsumoto embarked on a career as an actress, most notably working on the television series Muscle Venus, forming an idol group with fellow cast members Hikaru Shida, Hina Kozuki, Ichiko Mayu, Sachiko Koga, Tomoyo Morihisa, Tsukasa Fujimoto, Yuki Ueda and Yuri Natsume.{{cite web | url = http://muscle-venus.ne07.jp/ | title = Muscle Venus | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | language=Japanese}} In 2008, the Muscle Venus group, excluding Kozuki and Natsume, was cast in a film titled Three Count, set in the world of professional wrestling and also starring veteran professional wrestlers Emi Sakura, Kyoko Inoue and Yoshiko Tamura. As part of their roles, all members began training professional wrestling under Sakura.

Professional wrestling career

= Ice Ribbon (2008–present) =

Matsumoto made her debut for Emi Sakura's Ice Ribbon promotion on July 29, 2008, wrestling Yuki Ueda to a three-minute time limit draw.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_161.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621112240/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_161.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン・107 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Though all Muscle Venus members made their debuts around the same time, only Matsumoto, Hikaru Shida and Tsukasa Fujimoto lasted more than six months, making new careers out of professional wrestling.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/blog/st_profile2.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090216093924/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/blog/st_profile2.html | script-title=ja:選手紹介 | archivedate=February 16, 2009 | accessdate=October 22, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto's wrestling character included her wearing different cosplay outfits, dancing in the middle of matches, intentionally botching spots and other comedic behaviour.{{cite web | url = http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/117848/Into-the-Indies-10.06.09:--Ice-Ribbon.htm | title = Into the Indies 10.06.09: Ice Ribbon | last=Byers | first=Ryan | date=November 6, 2009 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=411Mania}} Matsumoto gained her first victory on December 13, defeating Chii Tomiya.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_185.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621105921/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_185.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン24 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} The following month, despite her unimpressive win–loss record, Matsumoto declared herself the "ace" of all professional wrestling, before unsuccessfully challenging Kiyoko Ichiki for Ice Ribbon's top title, the ICE×60 Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2009/01/ice32-06.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン32観戦記 セミファイナル | date=January 18, 2009 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_196.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621105108/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_196.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン34 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} The following summer, Matsumoto started a storyline rivalry with International Wrestling Association of Japan manager Haru Miyako, which led to her bringing her associates to face Matsumoto sporadically for the next two years.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_275.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621114842/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_275.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン後楽園ホール大会-不思議の国のアイス- | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_283.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621105714/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_283.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン118 秋の板橋女子プロ祭り | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_482.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120501103804/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_482.html | script-title=ja:『不思議の国のアイス2011』 12時00分開始 | archivedate=May 1, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On December 31, 2009, Matsumoto made her debut for NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling in a three-way match to determine the "number one Matsumoto". The match, which also included Dump Matsumoto, was won by Hiroyo Matsumoto; none of the three are related to each other.{{cite web | url = http://neopro.ne07.jp/page/fightData_305.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100304063734/http://neopro.ne07.jp/page/fightData_305.html | script-title=ja:2009年12月31日(木) | archivedate=March 4, 2010 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=NEO Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling | language=Japanese}}

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On March 21, 2010, Matsumoto won her first championship, when she scored an upset victory over Tsukasa Fujimoto to become the new ICE×60 Champion.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_334.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120501104214/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_334.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン168 | archivedate=May 1, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2010/03/ice168-04.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン168観戦記(マッスルビーナスプロデュース) 第4試合 | date=March 21, 2010 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}} The following day, Matsumoto defeated defending champion Riho and Kazumi Shimouma in a three-way match to also become the new Triangle Ribbon Champion.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_335.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113236/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_335.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン169 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} After a successful ICE×60 Championship defense against Makoto on March 27,{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_336.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621104137/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_336.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン170 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto's luck started to change, when she first was defeated in a DDT Pro-Wrestling Extreme Division Championship match by Gentaro on March 31,{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_337.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621104636/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_337.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン171 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} then lost the ICE×60 Championship to Riho on April 3,{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_338.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103247/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_338.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン172 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} and finally also lost the Triangle Ribbon Championship to Nanae Takahashi on April 17.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_342.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103558/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_342.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン176 板橋大会 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} As Matsumoto was left weeping in the ring, she was approached by deathmatch wrestler Jun Kasai, whom she had earlier surprisingly declared as her favorite wrestler, who then proceeded to suggest that the two should go for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship together.{{cite web | url=http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2010/04/ice176-ed.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン176 板橋グリーンホール大会観戦記 エンディング | date=April 17, 2010 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118042908/http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2010/04/ice176-ed.html | archive-date=January 18, 2011 | url-status=dead }} On May 3, Matsumoto and Kasai, dubbed "385Myankie's", defeated the defending champions Passion Red (Nanae Takahashi and Kazumi Shimouna) and the team of Gentaro and Keita Yano in a three-way hardcore match to win the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_346.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120501104224/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_346.html | script-title=ja:ゴールデン・リボン 後楽園ホール大会(アイスリボン180) | archivedate=May 1, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2010/05/000109.php | title = 噂の都が葛西とのタッグ、385邪猿気違'sでまさかのタッグ王座奪取!メインではさくらがりほに貫禄勝ち | date=May 3, 2010 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} With the win, Matsumoto became Ice Ribbon second Triple Crown Champion, after Riho. Afterwards, Matsumoto began feuding with Chii Tomiya.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_4.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621115032/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_4.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン204 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On July 19, Matsumoto and Kasai made their first successful title defense against the team of Tomiya and Command Bolshoi.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_368.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100725120841/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_368.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン202 板橋大会 | archivedate=July 25, 2010 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On August 7, Matsumoto and Kasai lost the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship to Tomiya and Isami Kodaka in their second defense.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_7.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621110500/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_7.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン207 板橋大会 13時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On September 23, Matsumoto, Kasai and Jaki Numazawa unsuccessfully challenged The Great Kojika, Mr. #6 and Riho for the DDT Jiyugaoka Six-Person Tag Team, DDT Nihonkai Six-Man Tag Team and UWA World Trios Championships.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_386.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103334/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_386.html | script-title=ja:後楽園大会 リボンの騎士たち | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} As Kasai was not a regular member of Ice Ribbon's roster and only made sporadic appearances for the promotion, Matsumoto went on to join Hikaru Shida, Mochi Miyagi and Tsukasa Fujimoto to form the "Ichinisanshidan" stable.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_6636.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110124125041/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_6636.html | script-title=ja:【対戦カード】22日わらび道場マッチ | archivedate=January 24, 2011 | date=January 21, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On November 23, Matsumoto and Shida unsuccessfully challenged Emi Sakura and Nanae Takahashi for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_407.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621112933/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_407.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン239 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Meanwhile, Matsumoto continued her rivalry with Chii Tomiya, now a member of rival stable Heisei YTR, building to a hardcore match on March 21, 2011, where Matsumoto and Jun Kasai defeated Tomiya and Kazuhiko Ogasawara.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_443.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110324125155/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_443.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン・マーチ2011 後楽園大会 | archivedate=March 24, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} After a losing streak, which included several losses against rookie Maki Narumiya,{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_458.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110521085543/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_458.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン283 19時30分開始 | archivedate=May 21, 2011 | accessdate=February 7, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_463.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621102802/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_463.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン289 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 7, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto was defeated on May 11 by Emi Sakura 11–0 in a twenty-minute Iron Man match, which led to Sakura telling her to start improving her game.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_464.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113751/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_464.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン290 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2011/05/ice290-ed.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン290観戦記 エンディング | date=May 11, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}} This led to Matsumoto challenging ICE×60 Champion Tsukasa Fujimoto to a title match, where she offered to put her Ice Ribbon career on the line.{{cite web | url = http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2011/05/ice293-ed.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン293観戦記 エンディング | date=May 21, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}} On May 25, Matsumoto failed in her title match against Fujimoto and, as a result, left Ice Ribbon.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_468.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103712/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_468.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン294 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}

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Matsumoto then went on to form her own {{nihongo|Gake no Fuchi Puroresu|崖のふちプロレス|Gake no Fuchi Puroresu|"Edge of the Cliff Pro Wrestling", GakePro}} promotion. GakePro's events have featured appearances from Ice Ribbon wrestlers like Emi Sakura,{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/12/000906.php | script-title=ja:アイスリボン退団直前のさくらと対戦した都だが、さくらに敗れ崖のふち解散→セレモニー中にまさかの解散撤回宣言! | date=December 29, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} Makoto,{{cite web | url = http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2011/08/gakepro004.html | script-title=ja:崖のふちプロレス第四戦観戦記 | date=August 20, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}} and Tsukasa Fujimoto, as well as well known male wrestlers like Great Sasuke,{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/news/2011/07/000575.php | title = あの崖のふちプロレス第2戦が7・10横浜で行われることが決定!今度は都vs.サスケのワンマッチだ! | date=July 3, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} Munenori Sawa,{{cite web | url = http://bside.makoreco.com/article/49213012.html | script-title=ja:崖のふちプロレス第五戦@レッスル武闘館 | date=October 23, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=MakoReco | language=Japanese}} and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/06/000512.php | script-title=ja:アイスリボンを退団した松本都が、崖のふちプロレス旗揚げ戦で菊地との5番勝負を制し「私こそプロレス」宣言! | date=June 3, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} On December 3, Matsumoto returned to Ice Ribbon, in storyline being brought back by Ken Ohka to attack his estranged tag team partner Hikari Minami.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_537.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120508035619/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_537.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン348 18時00分開始 | archivedate=May 8, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} The following day, Matsumoto and Ohka defeated Minami and Makoto Oishi in a tag team match.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_538.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113751/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_538.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン349 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On December 25 at RibbonMania, the reunited Matsumoto and Jun Kasai were defeated by Danshoku Dino and Makoto Oishi in a three-way tag team match, which also included Hikari Minami and Ken Ohka.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_509.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120111191553/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_509.html | title = RibbonMania2011 | archivedate=January 11, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/12/000899.php | title = さくらの退団発表に揺れたアイスリボン後楽園大会は、ブル中野引退興行のメインに抜擢された志田がICE×60王座を奪取して締めくくる! | date=December 25, 2011 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto then began chasing the Triangle Ribbon Championship, held by male wrestler Ribbon Takanashi. On January 4, 2012, Takanashi defeated Matsumoto and Yasu Urano to retain his title.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_547.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120111184245/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_547.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン新木場大会『新春リボン2012』 | archivedate=January 11, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} In another title match on January 25, Matsumoto was pinned by Neko Nitta, who, as a result, became the new Triangle Ribbon Champion.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_558.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621121639/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_558.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン362 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Afterwards, Matsumoto demanded another shot at the Triangle Ribbon Championship and announced that since Nitta had used her cat-like attributes to defeat her, she was going to bring another animal, "Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai, as the second challenger for the title match. On February 5 at Yokohama Ribbon, Matsumoto defeated Nitta and Kasai to win the Triangle Ribbon Championship for the second time.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_561.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621125211/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_561.html | script-title=ja:横浜リボン | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} She would go on to lose the title to Ladies Legend Pro-Wrestling (LLPW-X) representative Eiger on February 29, in a three-way match, which also included Neko Nitta.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_583.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621134239/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_583.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン370 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 29, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Through their rivalry over the Triangle Ribbon Championship, Matsumoto and Neko Nitta eventually formed a tag team and on July 15, defeated Dropkickers (Tsukasa Fujimoto and Tsukushi) to become the new International Ribbon Tag Team Champions.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_616.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120718044550/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_616.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン札幌大会『札幌リボン2012』 12時30分試合開始 | archivedate=July 18, 2012 | accessdate=July 15, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto and Nitta lost the title to Kurumi and Tsukushi in their first defense on August 19, during an event celebrating Matsumoto's, Hikaru Shida's and Tsukasa Fujimoto's fourth anniversary in professional wrestling.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_643.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621120636/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_643.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン新木場大会「マッスルビーナスデビュー4周年記念大会」 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=August 19, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/08/001367.php | script-title=ja:マッスルビーナスデビュー4周年記念大会で都は王座陥落し、志田&藤本は王座防衛!「私たちがいるから未来は明るい」 | date=August 19, 2012 | accessdate=August 20, 2012 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}

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After the ICE×60 Championship was vacated, following Maki Narumiya being sidelined with an injury, Matsumoto entered a round-robin tournament to determine the new champion,{{cite web | url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/newsData_617.html | script-title=ja:【リーグ戦情報】アイスリボン団体創設以来初リーグ戦開催!! | date=January 14, 2013 | accessdate=January 20, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218182016/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/newsData_617.html | archive-date=February 18, 2013 | url-status=dead }} wrestling Hamuko Hoshi to a ten-minute time limit draw in her opening match on January 19, 2013.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_697.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621130345/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_697.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン442 14時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=January 20, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On January 26, Matsumoto entered another tournament, contested for the also vacant Triangle Ribbon Championship, defeating Gabai-Ji-chan and Hailey Hatred in her first round match.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_698.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621132236/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_698.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン443 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=January 26, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On February 2, Matsumoto lost to Tsukasa Fujimoto in her second match in the ICE×60 Championship tournament.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_718.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621131959/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_718.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン445 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 2, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On February 11, Matsumoto defeated Fujimoto and Mio Shirai in a tournament final to win the vacant Triangle Ribbon Championship for the third time.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_720.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621115820/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_720.html | script-title=ja:横浜リボン 13時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 11, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20130211-1083835.html | script-title=ja:松本都"奇跡"の王座奪取/アイスリボン | date=February 11, 2013 | accessdate=February 11, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}} On February 13, Matsumoto finished the round-robin portion of the ICE×60 Championship tournament with a win over Kurumi, forcing a tiebreaker match with Hamuko Hoshi to decide who would advance to the semifinals.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_721.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621124715/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_721.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン448 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 13, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Three days later, Matsumoto advanced to the semifinals of the tournament with a win over Hoshi.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_722.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621134811/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_722.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン449 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 16, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On February 23, Matsumoto defeated Hikaru Shida in her semifinal match to advance to the finals of the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_723.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621125042/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_723.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン450 14時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 23, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} Four days later, she was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Tsukushi.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_724.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621123338/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_724.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン451 19時30分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 27, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On March 9, Matsumoto made her first successful defense of the Triangle Ribbon Championship against Kyusei Sakura Hirota and Neko Nitta.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_727.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621133046/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_727.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン453 18時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=March 11, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On March 31, Matsumoto took part in a big intergender match, where she was defeated by Minoru Suzuki. Afterwards, she challenged Suzuki to a rematch under Gake no Fuchi rules.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_700.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130510063953/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_700.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン後楽園ホール大会 12時00分開始 | archivedate=May 10, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/03/001767.php | script-title=ja:後楽園大会のメインで行われた中学生対決は、つくしがくるみに勝利!鈴木と一騎打ちを行った都は崖のふちで再戦へ! | date=March 31, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20130331-1105724.html | script-title=ja:松本都●みのるに再戦要求/アイスリボン | date=March 31, 2013 | accessdate=March 31, 2013 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}} Suzuki was also victorious in the rematch, which took place at a GakoPro event on May 4.{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_739.html | script-title=ja:崖のふちプロレス第11戦 | accessdate=May 5, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/139599/ | script-title=ja:みのるに完敗も松本都ワールドに引き込む | date=May 5, 2013 | accessdate=May 5, 2013 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=Japanese}} Following the match, Matsumoto originally announced that in the future she would be wrestling under the ring name {{nihongo|"Miyako gdgd Matsumoto"|松本gdgd都|Matsumoto gudaguda Miyako}},{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.mymp.jp/entry/182676 | title = 松本都が先日の崖のふちプロレス鈴木みのる戦の内容を受けてリングネームを『松本gdgd都』に変更! | date=May 6, 2013 | accessdate=May 7, 2013 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11525742331.html | script-title=ja:松本都がリングネームを改名 | date=May 7, 2013 | accessdate=May 7, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/140717/ | script-title=ja:松本都が"グダグダ"改名で出直し | date=May 11, 2013 | accessdate=May 11, 2013 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=Japanese}} but before wrestling a single match under her new name, decided not to go through with the name change.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/matsumoto-miyako/entry-11526533902.html | script-title=ja:改名取り下げについて | date=May 7, 2013 | accessdate=May 10, 2013 | work=Miyacoco in Wonderland | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On May 25, Matsumoto lost the Triangle Ribbon Championship to Neko Nitta in a three-way match, which also included Kurumi.{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=30 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン横浜ラジアントホール大会 | accessdate=May 25, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11540122815.html | script-title=ja:【結果】アイスリボン5・25横浜 | date=May 29, 2013 | accessdate=May 29, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}

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On August 24, Matsumoto made an appearance for Reina Joshi Puroresu, when she and Ice Ribbon alum, Wrestling New Classic (WNC) representative Makoto, entered a tournament for the vacant Reina World Tag Team Championship, losing to Leon and Rydeen Hagane in their first round match.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11599190542.html | title = ☆Reina女子プロレス 8.24 東部フレンドホール大会 試合結果 | date=August 25, 2013 | accessdate=August 25, 2013 | work=Reina Joshi Puroresu | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11599257060.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ8・24江戸川区 | date=August 25, 2013 | accessdate=August 25, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On September 6, Matsumoto appeared at a WNC press conference, announcing that she had joined Makoto's supposed wrestling school, a stable, which also included Kaho Kobayashi.{{cite web | url=http://www.wnc-pro.com/information.php?p=12&ckey=317 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054522/http://www.wnc-pro.com/information.php?p=12&ckey=317 | script-title=ja:松本都が私立・プロレス学園新入生に!!そして私立・クズプロ学園は……?? | archivedate=September 21, 2013 | date=September 6, 2013 | accessdate=September 6, 2013 | work=Wrestling New Classic | language=Japanese | url-status=dead }} Matsumoto made her WNC in-ring debut on September 18, when she, Makoto and Kobayashi defeated Takuya Kito in a three-on-one handicap match.{{cite web | url = http://www.wnc-pro.com/result.php?p=1&ckey=35 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054658/http://www.wnc-pro.com/result.php?p=1&ckey=35 | title = 2013-09-18 WNC新宿Face大会 試合結果 | archivedate=September 21, 2013 | url-status = live | date=September 18, 2013 | accessdate=September 18, 2013 | work=Wrestling New Classic | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11618130956.html | script-title=ja:【結果】WNC9・18新宿 | date=September 21, 2013 | accessdate=September 20, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} The new alliance also led to Matsumoto and Kobayashi teaming together in Ice Ribbon.{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=4 | script-title=ja:横浜リボン-2013秋- 13時00分開始 | accessdate=November 2, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=3 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン板橋大会 18時00分開始 | accessdate=November 2, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=835 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン508 18時00分開始 | accessdate=November 2, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On November 2, Matsumoto received her first shot at the newly renamed ICE×∞ Championship, but was defeated by the defending champion, Tsukasa Fujimoto.{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=874 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン510 14時00分開始 | accessdate=November 2, 2013 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} In early 2014, Matsumoto tried to twice capture the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship from her Muscle Venus partners Hikaru Shida and Tsukasa Fujimoto, first alongside Mio Shirai on March 9 and then with Hamuko Hoshi three days later.{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=968 | script-title=ja:名古屋リボン2014 13時00分開始 | accessdate=September 25, 2014 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=983 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン543 19時30分開始 | accessdate=September 25, 2014 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} At the September 15 Ice Ribbon show, Matsumoto was defeated by Oz Academy representative Mayumi Ozaki, who afterwards offered her a spot in her villainous Seikigun stable.{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=928 | script-title=ja:横浜リボン2014秋 12時00分開始 | accessdate=September 25, 2014 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On September 23, Matsumoto made her Oz Academy debut in a segment, where Ozaki grabbed her head and nodded it, essentially accepting her own offer on Matsumoto's behalf.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11930550180.html | title = 【結果】Ozアカデミー9・23新宿 | date=September 26, 2014 | accessdate=September 26, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.oz-a.com/result/2014-09-23.html | title = 2014/09/23(火) 12:00~ 「 Heart on wave 」 | accessdate=October 1, 2014 | work=Oz Academy | language=Japanese}} On October 12, Matsumoto made her debut for World Wonder Ring Stardom, losing to World of Stardom Champion Yoshiko in a non-title match.{{cite web | url = http://wwr-stardom.com/?result=2014年10月12日%E3%80%80第4回%E3%80%80goddesses-of-stardomタッグリーグ戦開幕戦%E3%80%80 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031318/http://wwr-stardom.com/?result=2014%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8812%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E7%AC%AC4%E5%9B%9E%E3%80%80goddesses-of-stardom%E3%82%BF%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0%E6%88%A6%E9%96%8B%E5%B9%95%E6%88%A6%E3%80%80 | title = 2014年10月12日 第4回 Goddesses of Stardom~タッグリーグ戦~開幕戦 新木場1stRing | archivedate=March 4, 2016 | url-status = live | date=October 12, 2014 | accessdate=October 18, 2014 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=Japanese}} On October 19, Matsumoto made an appearance for All Japan Pro Wrestling, losing to Risa Sera in a rare women's match, provided by Ice Ribbon.{{cite web | url=https://www.all-japan.co.jp/archives/match/【10-19】復活!2014-ジャイアント・シリーズ-広島・福山/ | script-title=ja:【10.19】復活!2014 ジャイアント・シリーズ 広島・福山大会 | date=October 19, 2014 | accessdate=December 27, 2014 | work=All Japan Pro Wrestling | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925153656/https://www.all-japan.co.jp/archives/match/%e3%80%9010-19%e3%80%91%e5%be%a9%e6%b4%bb%ef%bc%812014-%e3%82%b8%e3%83%a3%e3%82%a4%e3%82%a2%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba-%e5%ba%83%e5%b3%b6%e3%83%bb%e7%a6%8f%e5%b1%b1/ | archive-date=September 25, 2015 | url-status=dead }}

On July 3, 2016, Matsumoto "quit" Gake no Fuchi Puroresu and officially re-joined Ice Ribbon.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=22272 | script-title=ja:7・3 アイスリボン後楽園大会 【ICE×∞】世羅りさvs藤本つかさ 【トライアングルリボン】弓李vsまる子vs清水愛 葛西純&松本都vs大畠美咲&優華 | date=July 3, 2016 | accessdate=July 3, 2016 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}

Acting career

= Filmography =

  • 2006: {{nihongo|Doko Mademo Kono Saki E|どこまでもこの先へ|}}{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/talent_detail.php?id=3 | title = Talent: Miyako Matsumoto | accessdate=January 3, 2014 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}
  • 2009: {{nihongo|Three Count|スリーカウント|Surī Kaunto}}

= Television =

  • 1999: {{nihongo|Ponkikkīzu|ポンキッキーズ|}}
  • 2008–2009: {{nihongo|Muscle Venus|マッスルビーナス|Massuru Bīnasu}}
  • 2009: {{nihongo|2009 New Year's Parlor Tricks Tournament|新春かくし芸大会2009|Shinshun Kakushigei Taikai 2009}}
  • 2009: {{nihongo|Push-Suma|ぷっすま|Pussuma}}
  • 2009: {{nihongo|Wrestle Arena|レッスルアリーナ|Ressuru Arīna}}
  • 2010: {{nihongo|Suteru Koi Areba, Hirou Koi Ari|捨てる恋あれば拾う恋あり|}}
  • 2010: {{nihongo|Pigu☆1: Pigusuta Gakuen|ピグ☆1~ピグスタ学園|}}

Other media

In 2008, the cast of Muscle Venus recorded a song titled {{nihongo|Itsuka Kitto|いつかきっと||"Someday"}}, which was released as a single on November 5, 2008, and later used as the theme song for the Three Count film.{{cite web | url=http://muscle-venus.ne07.jp/mv/news_27.html | script-title=ja:11月5日マッスルビーナスデビュー曲「いつかきっと」発売! | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Muscle Venus | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313033630/http://muscle-venus.ne07.jp/mv/news_27.html | archive-date=March 13, 2012 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://3count.ne07.jp/news.html | script-title=ja:新着情報 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Three Count | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto, along with Hikaru Shida and Tsukasa Fujimoto, was featured in Japanese pop group angela's 2012 music video for their song "The Lights of Heroes".{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/fujimoto-tsukasa/entry-11149776403.html | title = 「The Lights of Heroes」/angela | last=Fujimoto | first=Tsukasa | author-link=Tsukasa Fujimoto | date=January 29, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/fujimoto-tsukasa/entry-11150275088.html | script-title=ja:PV! | last=Fujimoto | first=Tsukasa | author-link=Tsukasa Fujimoto | date=January 30, 2012 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} In July 2013, Matsumoto released her first gravure DVD, titled Crazy Honey.{{cite web | url = https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00D381IFM | title = 真松本都 Crazy Honey [DVD] | accessdate=April 2, 2014 | work=Amazon | language=Japanese}} Matsumoto is part of the idol girl group Black DPG.{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=13501 | title = 松本都が所属するブラックDPGのメジャーデビュー曲「絶句東京」のMV公開!9.12「夏の魔物」では"ブラックDPG階段"を結成 | date=August 28, 2015 | accessdate=August 28, 2015 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}

Championships and accomplishments

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  • Ice Ribbon
  • ICE×60 Championship (2 times)
  • International Ribbon Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jun Kasai (1) and Neko Nitta (1)
  • Triangle Ribbon Championship (3 times)
  • Captain's Fall Six Woman Tag Tournament (2010) – with Sayaka Obihiro and Tsukasa Fujimoto{{cite web | url = http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_12.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113727/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_12.html | script-title=ja:アイスリボン212 14時00分開始 | archivedate=June 21, 2013 | accessdate=February 5, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}
  • Triangle Ribbon Championship Tournament (2013)
  • Second Triple Crown Champion
  • Ice Ribbon Year-End Award (1 time)
  • Humor Award (2016){{cite web | url = https://iceribbon.com/news_detail.php?id=1121 | title = 【お知らせ】アイスリボンアワード2016発表!! | date=December 27, 2016 | accessdate=August 12, 2023 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812151739/https://iceribbon.com/news_detail.php?id=1121 | archive-date=August 12, 2023 | url-status=live}}

References

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