Leon (Japanese wrestler)
{{short description|Japanese professional wrestler (born 1980)}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Leon
|names = Haruyamaki Leon{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2007result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120026/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2007result.html | script-title=ja:2007年・試合結果 | archivedate=December 24, 2013 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}}
Hinata{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-741.html | script-title=ja:(結果)2月15日(日)東京・JWP道場マッチ | date=February 16, 2009 | accessdate=February 25, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
Leon
León{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/noticias.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920014136/http://cmll.com/noticias.htm |title=Noticias |archivedate=September 20, 2012 |accessdate=October 7, 2012 |work=Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre |language=Spanish |url-status=dead }}
Leo-na
Leon Haruyama{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2008result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131224112833/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2008result.html | script-title=ja:2008年・試合結果 | archivedate=December 24, 2013 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}}
Leon Santa
Rena Takase
Tiger Leon{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/archive_news/index.php?QBlog-20140411-6 | script-title=ja:5.12『覆面女子』のメインカードが決定!藤本つかさがマスクウーマンに転身!サクラカスも緊急参戦! | date=April 11, 2014 | accessdate=April 12, 2014 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}
Tigers Mask Lady{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1051.html | title = (結果)1月17日(日)JWP道場マッチ | date=January 18, 2010 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
Toujyuki Leon{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-202.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080511211634/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-202.html | title = 闘獣牙Leon | archivedate=May 11, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
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|caption = Leon in August 2010
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|07|02|mf=y}}
|birth_place = Namerikawa, Toyama
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{{nihongo|Rena Takase|高瀬 玲奈|Takase Rena|born February 26, 1981}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-202.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120127120537/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-202.html | title = Leon | archivedate=January 27, 2012 | date=January 1, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/prof.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131203023759/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/prof.html | title = Profile | archivedate=December 3, 2013 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.arsion.co.jp/profile/profile02.html#takase | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20021015042753/http://www.arsion.co.jp/profile/profile02.html#takase | title = Licence No.28 高瀬玲奈 | archivedate=October 15, 2002 | accessdate=March 9, 2013 | work=Hyper Visual Fighting Arsion | language=Japanese}} is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Leon. Trained by Hyper Visual Fighting Arsion, Takase made her debut for the promotion in March 2000, working under her real name. After a change in management, Arsion was renamed Major Girl's Fighting AtoZ in 2003, and Takase received a new ring name, {{nihongo|Leo-na|玲央奈|Reiōna}}. After quitting AtoZ in 2005, Takase became a freelancer, now working under a mask and the new ring name {{nihongo|Toujyuki Leon|闘獣牙Leon|Tōjūki Leon}}. After two years of working for several independent promotions, including JDStar, M's Style and Oz Academy, Takase made JWP Joshi Puroresu her new home promotion in January 2007. In January 2010, Takase's ring name was shortened to just Leon and the following year, she won JWP's top title, the JWP Openweight Championship, while also becoming the leader of the Shishi no Ana stable. Takase remained with JWP until the promotion's folding in April 2017.
Professional wrestling career
=Arsion and AtoZ (1999–2005)=
In January 1999, Takase, with a sports background in judo, passed an audition held by Hyper Visual Fighting Arsion and began training professional wrestling at the promotion's dojo. She made her debut under her real name on March 15, 2000, facing Ai Fujita in a losing effort. Takase started her career with a sixty match losing streak, before picking up her first win over Linda Starr on November 19, 2000. Through Arsion's working relationship with All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW), Takase also made appearances for the promotion, where she went on to win her first championship, when she defeated fellow Arsion worker Mika Nishio for the AJW Junior Championship on December 22, 2002.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/zenjo/ajw-j.html | title = All Japan Junior Title | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Puroresu Dojo}} Takase would eventually go into history as the final AJW Junior Champion, holding the title until AJW folded in April 2005. In June 2003, Yumiko Hotta took over Arsion and renamed the promotion Major Girl's Fighting AtoZ.{{cite web | url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/column/200306/0625sn_02.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20030713142003/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/column/200306/0625sn_02.html | script-title=ja:女子プロレス「AtoZ」旗揚 | archivedate=July 13, 2003 | date=June 25, 2003 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=Japanese}} Takase, adopting the new ring name Leo-na, worked regularly for the promotion for the next two years, before quitting and becoming a freelancer in February 2005.{{cite web | url = http://blackeye.cocolog-nifty.com/eye/2005/02/atoz.html | title = 玲央奈、AtoZ退団・・・など | date=February 5, 2005 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Black Eye | language=Japanese}}
=Freelancing (2005–2007)=
After leaving AtoZ, Takase began wrestling under a mask and adopted the new persona Toujyuki Leon. Her first appearance under the new character, took place on February 11, 2005, when she was defeated by Akino at a JDStar event.{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2005result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140225113720/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2005result.html | script-title=ja:2005年・試合結果 | archivedate=February 25, 2014 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}} On February 20, Toujyuki Leon made her debut for JWP Joshi Puroresu, losing to Tsubasa Kuragaki. She returned to the promotion on April 24, when she teamed with Kaori Yoneyama to defeat Eco and Kazuki to become the number one contenders to the JWP Tag Team Championship. On May 15, Toujyuki Leon and Yoneyama defeated Akino and Tsubasa Kuragaki to become the new JWP Tag Team Champions. For most of 2005, Toujyuki Leon for the M's Style promotion, where she defeated Ayako Hamada on April 24 to win the Tournament of Style, while also making it to the finals of a one night tag team tournament on August 7, teaming with noki-A. On December 4, Toujyuki Leon defeated Hikaru in the finals of a seven-woman tournament to win the Next Shining Generation (NSG) Championship, an independent title with no official home promotion.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/others/nsg.html | title = Next Shining Generation Title | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Puroresu Dojo}} She would hold the title for four months, before losing it to Hikaru on April 2, 2006. After a fifteen-month reign, Toujyuki Leon and Kaori Yoneyama lost the JWP Tag Team Championship to Ran Yu-Yu and Toshie Uematsu on August 6, 2006.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-82.html | script-title=ja:(結果)8月6日(日)板橋区立グリーンホール | date=August 7, 2006 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} During 2006, Toujyuki Leon also made several appearances for the Ibuki and Oz Academy promotions.{{cite web | url = http://s-ovation.com/wrestling/goods/ibuki.html | title = Goods | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=S Ovation | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2006result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140225122137/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2006result.html | script-title=ja:2006年・試合結果 | archivedate=February 25, 2014 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}}
=JWP Joshi Puroresu (2007–2017)=
On January 14, 2007, Toujyuki Leon returned to JWP, wrestling Kaori Yoneyama to a time limit draw. After the match, she announced that she was officially signing with JWP, ending her freelancing days.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-181.html | script-title=ja:(結果)1月14日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=January 15, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On March 21, Toujyuki Leon picked up her biggest win in JWP, defeating promotion founder Command Bolshoi in a singles match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-244.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月21日(水・祝)板橋グリーンホール | date=March 21, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On June 10, Toujyuki Leon reunited with Kaori Yoneyama in an attempt to regain the JWP Tag Team Championship in a gauntlet match. After eliminating Aoi Kizuki and Manami Toyota, Command Bolshoi and Kazuki, and Arisa Nakajima and Sachie Abe from the match, Toujyuki Leon and Yoneyama were themselves eliminated by the eventual winners of the entire match, Kazuki and Sachie Abe.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-313.html | script-title=ja:(結果)6月10日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 13:00 | date=June 11, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} During the rest of the year, Toujyuki Leon and Yoneyama faced each other in two more singles matches, the first on July 22 ended in another time limit draw,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-341.html | script-title=ja:(結果)7月22日(日)板橋グリーンホール | date=July 23, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} and in the second match on October 21, Yoneyama pinned her former tag team partner for the win.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-401.html | title = (結果)10月21日(日)新宿Face | date=October 23, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} After picking up another big win over Command Bolshoi on December 9 at the year-end JWP-Climax 2007 event, Toujyuki Leon's year ended with her being given the JWP Technique Award.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-434.html | script-title=ja:(結果)12月9日(日)後楽園ホール | date=December 9, 2007 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On June 22, 2008, Toujyuki Leon and Yoneyama defeated Arisa Nakajima and Kana to once again become the number contenders to the JWP Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-589.html | script-title=ja:(結果)6月22日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 17:00 | date=June 23, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} They would, however, fail in their title challenge against Kayoko Haruyama and Tsubasa Kuragaki on July 11.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-604.html | script-title=ja:(結果)7月11日(金)板橋グリーンホール | date=July 12, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On November 24, Toujyuki Leon entered a tournament to determine the number one contender to JWP's top title, the JWP Openweight Championship.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-685.html | script-title=ja:(結果)11月24日(月・祝)板橋グリーンホール | date=November 24, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On December 7, Toujyuki Leon defeated Azumi Hyuga in the finals to win the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-692.html | script-title=ja:(結果)12月7日(日) 東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=December 8, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} She would receive her shot at the JWP Openweight Championship on December 28 at JWP-Climax 2008, but was defeated by the defending champion, Kayoko Haruyama.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-704.html | script-title=ja:(結果)12月28日(日)後楽園ホール | date=December 29, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Despite another year without championships, Toujyuki Leon was awarded the Fighting Spirit award at the end of the year.
On January 25, 2009, Toujyuki Leon was finally able to defeat Kaori Yoneyama in a singles match, pinning her with the Captured Buster.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-723.html |script-title=ja:(結果)1月25日(日)デルフィンアリーナ道頓堀 |date=January 26, 2009 |accessdate=March 8, 2012 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210151316/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-723.html |archivedate=February 10, 2012 }} On February 8, Toujyuki Leon and new tag team partner Arisa Nakajima defeated Kazuki and Sachie Abe to become the number one contenders to the Daily Sports Women's and JWP Tag Team Championships.{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2009.result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140225114014/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2009.result.html | script-title=ja:2009年・試合結果 | archivedate=February 25, 2014 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}} They would receive their shot at the titles on February 21, but were defeated by Keito and Yumiko Hotta.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-744.html | script-title=ja:(結果)2月21日(土)ラゾーナ川崎・プラザソル | date=February 22, 2009 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On April 19, Toujyuki Leon defeated visiting freelancer Ayumi Kurihara in a high-profile singles match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-790.html | script-title=ja:(結果)4月19日(日)博多スターレーン | date=April 19, 2009 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On September 6, Toujyuki Leon and Kaori Yoneyama faced each other in yet another singles match, this time to determine the number one contender to the JWP Openweight Championship. Yoneyama would go on to win the match, avenging her loss the previous January.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-910.html | script-title=ja:(結果)9月6日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=September 6, 2009 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The following month, Toujyuki Leon got involved in a storyline, where she aligned herself with other JWP wrestlers to defend the promotion against members of the NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling-based Passion Red stable.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-941.html | script-title=ja:(結果)10月4日(日)後楽園ホール | date=October 4, 2009 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} One notable match in the storyline saw Toujyuki Leon defeat Passion Ray in a singles match on December 13 at JWP-Climax 2009.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1015.html |script-title=ja:(結果)12月13日(日)ラゾーナ川崎プラザソル |date=December 14, 2009 |accessdate=March 8, 2012 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016063849/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1015.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 }} On January 10, 2010, Toujyuki Leon announced that she was shortening her ring name to just Leon, before defeating Passion Hotty in a singles match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1045.html | title = 2010.1.10 東京キネマ倶楽部 試合 | date=January 11, 2010 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On June 13, Leon wrestled her tenth anniversary match, where she and Kaori Yoneyama defeated Aja Kong and Akino.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1224.html | title = (結果)6月13日(日)新宿Face | date=June 14, 2010 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On September 26, Leon formed the Shishi no Ana ("Lion's Hole") stable with Basara and Misaki Ohata.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1348.html | title = 2010.9.26 東京キネマ倶楽部 試合 | date=September 29, 2010 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On October 27, Leon represented JWP in Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling's Joshi Puroresu Dantai Taikou Flash tournament, a single-elimination tournament, where different joshi promotions battled each other. In their first round match, Team JWP, which also included Command Bolshoi, Hanako Nakamori, Kaori Yoneyama and Kayoko Haruyama, defeated Team Pro Wrestling Wave, which included Gami, Moeka Haruhi, Shuu Shibutani, Toshie Uematsu and Yumi Ohka.{{cite web | url = http://www.sendaigirls.jp/result/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111031154050/http://www.sendaigirls.jp/result/ | title = Result | archivedate=October 31, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011102702/index.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111030013217/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011102702/index.html | script-title=ja:センダイガールズ『女子プロレス団体対抗Flashトーナメント』 | archivedate=October 30, 2011 | date=October 27, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=Japanese}} The semifinals of the tournament were contested in six woman tag team formats, which led to Leon being sidelined from the match, where JWP representatives Kayako Haruyama, Nana Kawasa and Tsubasa Kuragaki were eliminated by Team Sendai Girls' Hiren, Kagetsu and Meiko Satomura. On November 27, Leon took part in an independent event produced by Passion Red, where she defeated Natsuki☆Taiyo to win the NEO High Speed Championship, her first title in four years.{{cite web | url = http://www.nanaracka.net/pr/index.php | title = Passion Red | accessdate = March 8, 2012 | work = NanaRacka | language = Japanese | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130217024525/http://nanaracka.net/pr/index.php | archive-date = February 17, 2013 | url-status = dead }} When NEO Japan Ladies Pro Wrestling folded the following month, the title was renamed the High Speed Championship.
On January 28, 2011, Leon entered the 2011 Tag League the Best with her "Shishi no Ana" stablemate Misaki Ohata.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1473.html | script-title=ja:(結果)1月28日(金)板橋グリーンホール | date=January 29, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The team eventually made it to the finals of the tournament, where they were defeated by Kayoko Haruyama and Tsubasa Kuragaki on March 6.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1527.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月6日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=March 6, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} That same day, Hanako Nakamori joined Shishi no Ana, replacing Basara who had been sidelined with an injury.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1530.html | title = 2011.3.6 東京キネマ倶楽部 試合 | date=March 12, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On March 21, Shishi no Ana promoted their own independent event, which saw Leon make her first defense of the High Speed Championship, defeating Misaki Ohata in the main event.{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On April 3, Leon put the championship on the line in a title vs. title match against JWP Openweight Champion Kaori Yoneyama. Leon went on to win the match to retain the High Speed Championship and become the new JWP Openweight Champion.{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The match was later named JWP's best match of the year. In May, Leon entered the 2011 J-1 Grand Prix tournament. During the first two rounds, Leon defeated Ray and Dash Chisako, both times successfully defending the High Speed Championship in the process.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1594.html | script-title=ja:(結果)5月8日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=May 8, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On June 12, Leon defeated Shishi no Ana stablemate Hanako Nakamori in the semifinals of the tournament, making her first successful defense of the JWP Openweight Championship in the process.{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The finals of the tournament took place on June 26 and saw Leon put the JWP Openweight Championship on the line, while her opponent Hailey Hatred put her TLW World Women's and IMW Hybrid Fighting Championships on the line. Hatred went on to win the match to win the 2011 J-1 Grand Prix, retain her two titles and win the JWP Openweight Championship, ending Leon's reign at 84 days.{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On July 24, Leon made an appearance for the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion, losing the High Speed Championship back to Natsuki☆Taiyo.{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180972.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145048/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page180972.html |title=Season2~ |archivedate=June 21, 2013 |accessdate=March 8, 2012 |work=World Wonder Ring Stardom |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011072408/index.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110913133914/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2011/2011072408/index.html | title = スターダム「Stardom X~高橋奈苗デビュー15周年記念試合~」 | archivedate=September 13, 2011 | date=July 24, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Sports Navi | publisher=Yahoo! | language=Japanese}} On October 20, the Shishi no Ana stable was renamed Labradorite.{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1823.html | title=獅子の穴のLeon&大畠美咲&中森華子のユニット名が正式に決定! | date=October 20, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313183037/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1823.html | archivedate=March 13, 2012 }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11053983761.html | script-title=ja:獅子の穴の新ユニット名が決定 | date=October 20, 2011 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} In January 2012, Leon entered the 2012 Tag League the Best, teaming with former Passion Red rival and High Speed Championship challenger Ray as Mascara Voladoras (Spanish for the "Masked [Female] Flyers").{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-1978.html | script-title=ja:(結果)1月22日(日)ラゾーナ川崎プラザソル | date=January 22, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The partnership also led to Leon making an appearance for Ray's home promotion Ice Ribbon on January 25, wrestling in a tag team match, where she and Ray defeated Sayaka Obihiro and Tsukasa Fujimoto.{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}} On March 4, the round-robin stage of the Tag League the Best pitted Mascara Voladoras against Leon's Labradorite stablemates Hanako Nakamori and Misaki Ohata. Nakamori won the match for her team by pinning Leon.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2050.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月4日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部(13:00) | date=March 4, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} When the round-robin portion of the tournament concluded on March 25, Mascara Voladoras finished with two wins, a draw and a loss and failed to advance to the finals of the tournament.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2075.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月25日(日) 板橋グリーンホール | date=March 26, 2012 | accessdate=March 25, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} Following the tournament, Leon and Ray were given the first shot at the new champions, Ran Yu-Yu and Toshie Uematsu, but failed in their title challenge on April 22.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2125.html |script-title=ja:(結果)4月22日(日) 後楽園ホール 12時 |date=April 23, 2012 |accessdate=April 23, 2012 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062656/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2125.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 }} On May 31, Labradorite held a press conference to announce that Nakamori and Ohata had "graduated" and would be leaving the group following August 12, with anna, Maki Narumiya and Mika Iida joining Leon as their replacements.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11265361354.html | script-title=ja:中森と大畠が獅子の穴を卒業/JWP記者会見 | date=May 31, 2012 | accessdate=May 31, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2281.html | script-title=ja:2012.8.12獅子の穴3 総評 | date=August 13, 2012 | accessdate=August 14, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2278.html | script-title=ja:(結果)8月12日(日)第三回獅子の穴プロデュース興行 | date=August 13, 2012 | accessdate=August 14, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On September 9, Mascara Voladoras received another shot at the JWP Tag Team and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championships, but were this time defeated by Arisa Nakajima and Command Bolshoi.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2316.html | script-title=ja:(結果)9月9日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=September 10, 2012 | accessdate=September 9, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
On October 28, after Heart Move Kei Reform (HMK) member Emi Sakura had captured the JWP Openweight Championship, Leon, along with Arisa Nakajima, entered the ring to make a challenge for the title.{{cite web | url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2383.html | title=2012.10.28 新宿Face 試合 | date=October 29, 2012 | accessdate=November 5, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url=http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20121029-1039568.html | script-title=ja:さくらえみが至宝ベルト奪取/JWP | date=October 29, 2012 | accessdate=November 5, 2012 | work=Nikkan Sports | language=Japanese}} On November 4, Leon and Nakajima defeated Sakura and her HMK stablemate Kaori Yoneyama in a tag team match, with Leon pinning Yoneyama for the win.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11397375504.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP11・4板橋 | date=November 5, 2012 | accessdate=November 5, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{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=November 7, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On November 11, Leon entered a four-woman tournament to determine the number one contender to the JWP Openweight Championship, but was defeated in her first round match by HMK member Hanako Nakamori.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-category-4.html | script-title=ja:(結果)11月11日(日)東京キネマ倶楽部 | date=November 12, 2012 | accessdate=November 12, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} On January 13, 2013, Leon entered another tournament in an attempt to earn the first shot at new JWP Openweight Champion, Arisa Nakajima. In her opening match, Leon was victorious over JWP Tag Team and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Champion Tsubasa Kuragaki.{{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=January 14, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} The following day, after receiving a bye in the second round, Leon returned to the tournament in the semifinals, defeating JWP Junior and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Champion Manami Katsu.{{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=January 14, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} However, later that same day, Leon was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Kayoko Haruyama. On November 24, Leon reunited with Ray to enter a tournament for the vacant JWP and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championships, defeating Kayoko Haruyama and Manami Katsu in their first round match.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2990.html | script-title=ja:(結果)11月24日(日)大阪・道頓堀アリーナ | date=November 24, 2013 | accessdate=November 24, 2013 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11711698395.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP11・24大阪 | date=November 24, 2013 | accessdate=November 28, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Leon and Ray were defeated in the finals of the tournament on December 15 by Dash Chisako and Sendai Sachiko.{{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 }} From January 19 to March 2, Leon and Ray took part in JWP's 2014 Tag League the Best. After two wins, the team went into the final day of the round-robin portion of the tournament leading their block, but a loss to Kayoko Haruyama and Manami Katsu cost them their spot in the finals.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3070.html | title = (結果)1月19日(日)新木場1st Ring | date=January 19, 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, when Katsu suffered an ankle injury, Leon and Ray were given her and Haruyama's spot in the finals of the tournament.{{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}} On March 16, Mascara Voladoras were defeated in the finals of the tournament by Haruusagi (Rabbit Miu and Tsukushi).{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11797968692.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP3・16板橋 | date=March 17, 2014 | accessdate=March 17, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3145.html | script-title=ja:(結果)3月16日(日)板橋グリーンホール | date=March 18, 2014 | accessdate=March 18, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} After pinning JWP Openweight Champion Arisa Nakajima first in a six-woman tag team match on August 17 and then in a tag team match on August 24,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3417.html | title = 2014.8.17 後楽園ホール 試合 | date=August 18, 2014 | accessdate=September 15, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11914844089.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP8・24浅草 | date=August 25, 2014 | accessdate=September 15, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Leon was granted a shot at her title, but was defeated in the title match on September 15.{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3474.html | title = ( 結果 )9月15日(月・祝)板橋グリーンホール | date=September 15, 2014 | accessdate=September 15, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11925643890.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP9・15板橋 | date=September 16, 2014 | accessdate=September 16, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On December 28, Leon and Ray, the team now renamed Voladoras L×R,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3659.html | script-title=ja:2014.12.28 後楽園ホール 試合 | date=December 29, 2014 | accessdate=April 5, 2015 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}} defeated Wild Snufkin (Command Bolshoi and Kyoko Kimura) to win the JWP Tag Team and Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championships.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3657.html |script-title=ja:(結果)12月28日(日)後楽園ホール 18:30 |date=December 29, 2014 |accessdate=December 28, 2014 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228185211/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3657.html |archivedate=December 28, 2014 }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11970305646.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP12・28後楽園 | date=December 29, 2014 | accessdate=December 28, 2014 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} They made successful title defenses against Dash Chisako and Sendai Sachiko on April 5,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3816.html | script-title=ja:(結果)4月5日(日)後楽園ホール 12:00 | date=April 5, 2015 | accessdate=April 5, 2015 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-12011361552.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP4・5後楽園 | date=April 7, 2015 | accessdate=April 7, 2015 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} the winners of the 2015 Tag League the Best, Aoi Kizuki and Kayoko Haruyama, on April 19,{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3842.html | script-title=ja:[結果]4月19日(日)浅草花やしき・花やしき座 13:00 | date=April 19, 2015 | accessdate=May 7, 2015 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-12016649368.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP4・19浅草(昼) | date=April 20, 2015 | accessdate=May 7, 2015 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Kazuki and Megumi Yabushita on May 3,{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-12023677448.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP5・3板橋 | date=May 7, 2015 | accessdate=May 7, 2015 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} and Rabbit Miu and Rydeen Hagane on July 11.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510232526/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【試合結果】7月11日(土)新宿Face 19:00 |archivedate=May 10, 2017 |date=July 12, 2015 |accessdate=July 12, 2015 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} Their reign ended in their fifth defense against Dash Chisako and Sendai Sachiko on July 26.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510232526/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【試合結果】7月26日(日)名古屋・クラブダイアモンドホール 13:00 |archivedate=May 10, 2017 |date=July 27, 2015 |accessdate=July 27, 2015 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-12055129926.html | script-title=ja:【結果】JWP7・26名古屋 | date=July 27, 2015 | accessdate=July 28, 2015 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On January 9, 2017, Leon and Command Bolshoi defeated Hanako Nakamori and Kyoko Kimura to win the Daily Sports Women's Tag Team and JWP Tag Team Championships.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510232526/http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |script-title=ja:【試合結果】1月9日(月・祝)ラゾーナ川崎プラザソル 13:30 |archivedate=May 10, 2017 |date=January 9, 2017 |accessdate=January 9, 2017 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=26626 | script-title=ja:【試合結果】1・9 JWP川崎大会 Sareee&万喜なつみvs勝愛実&藤ヶ崎矢子 コマンドボリショイ&Leonvs中森華子&木村響子 | date=January 13, 2017 | accessdate=January 13, 2017 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}}
On February 8, it was announced that JWP would be folding on April 2, after which all of its wrestlers, Leon 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, Leon and Bolshoi successfully defended the Daily Sports Women's Tag Team and JWP Tag Team Championships against Kazuki and Rydeen Hagane. Afterwards, the JWP title was retired, while the Daily Sports title moves on to Bolshoi's new promotion, Pure-J, with the champions.{{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}}
=Reina (2011–present)=
On August 27, 2011, Leon made her debut for the Universal Woman's Pro Wrestling Reina promotion with a win over Lady Afrodita.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-10999984938.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ8・27新木場 | date=August 27, 2011 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} During the following months, Leon continued working for Reina, remaining undefeated in singles matches.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11014238523.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ9・10江戸川区 | date=September 10, 2011 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11064115303.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ10・30新木場 | date=October 30, 2011 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On July 16, 2012, Leon made her debut for Universal Woman's Pro Wrestling Reina's follow-up promotion, Reina X World, teaming with Crazy Star in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Alex Lee and Manami Katsu.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11304591827.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ×ワールド7・16新宿 | date=July 16, 2012 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11305084044.html | title = ★『Reina X World 4』7月16日(月・祝)東京・新宿Face 試合結果 | date=July 17, 2012 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Reina X World | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On August 26, Leon entered a four-woman tournament to determine the inaugural Reina-CMLL International Champion. After picking up a win over Alex Lee in her first round match, Leon defeated Tiffany in the finals of the tournament to become the inaugural champion.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11338922936.html | title = 『Reina X World 6』 ◆8月26日(日)東京・新宿Face(12:00) | date=August 27, 2012 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Reina X World | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11338126202.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ×ワールド8・26新宿 | date=August 26, 2012 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} At the following event on September 23, Leon defeated CMLL-Reina International Junior Champion Silueta in a Two Out of Three Falls match.{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11363486689.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ×ワールド9・23新宿 | date=September 23, 2012 | accessdate=September 25, 2012 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On October 10, Leon made her first trip to Mexico to work for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), with which Reina X World has a working relationship.{{cite web | url = http://kaiser-sports.blogspot.com/2012/10/leon-quiere-rugir-en-mexico.html | title = León quiere rugir en México | last=Lozano | first=Pablo | date=October 10, 2012 | accessdate=October 12, 2012 | work=Kaiser Sports | language=Spanish}} Leon, billed as "León", wrestled her first match for CMLL on the October 12 Super Viernes show in Arena México in Mexico City, losing the Reina-CMLL International Championship to La Amapola in her first defense.{{cite web | url = http://superluchas.net/amapola-nueva-monarca-internacional/ | title = ¡Amapola, nueva monarca internacional! | last=Mexicool | first=Rey | date=October 12, 2012 | accessdate=October 12, 2012 | work=SuperLuchas | language=Spanish}}{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/super_viernes/super_viernes_cmll.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920014015/http://cmll.com/02_resultados/super_viernes/super_viernes_cmll.htm |title=Viernes 12 de Octubre '12 |last=Salazar López |first=Alexis A. |archivedate=September 20, 2012 |date=October 13, 2012 |accessdate=October 13, 2012 |work=Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre |language=Spanish |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11380028245.html | title = アレナメヒコ金曜定期戦/CMLL-Reinaインターナショナル選手権 | date=October 15, 2012 | accessdate=October 15, 2012 | work=Reina X World | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/72618/the-lucha-report.html?p=1 | title = The Lucha Report | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=October 14, 2012 | accessdate=February 23, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} Two days later, in her second Arena México match, León teamed with Goya Kong and Marcela in a six-woman tag team match, where they defeated Mima Shimoda, La Seductora and Zeuxis.{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/dom_arena_mex/dom_arenamex.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016105551/http://cmll.com/02_resultados/dom_arena_mex/dom_arenamex.htm |title=Domingo 14 de Octubre del 2012 |last=Salazar López |first=Alexis A. |archivedate=October 16, 2012 |date=October 14, 2012 |accessdate=October 14, 2012 |work=Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre |language=Spanish |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://www.pwinsider.com/article/72685/the-lucha-report.html | title = The Lucha Report | last=Zellner | first=Kris | date=October 16, 2012 | accessdate=February 23, 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} The day after that in Puebla, León, Dark Angel and Lady Afrodita were defeated in a six-woman tag team match by La Amapola, Mima Shimoda and Princesa Blanca.{{cite web | url = http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2012result.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131002043106/http://leon-spirits.ecnet.jp/2012result.html | script-title=ja:2012年・試合結果 | archivedate=October 2, 2013 | accessdate=February 23, 2013 | work=Leon Spirits | language=Japanese}} On October 16, Léon returned to Arena México for her fourth and final match of the tour, another six woman tag team match, where she, Dalys la Caribeña and Silueta were defeated by La Comandante, La Seductora and Princesa Sujei. On November 25, Leon defeated La Amapola back in Japan to regain the Reina-CMLL International Championship.{{cite web | url = http://miruhon.net/news/2012/11/leoncmllreinainternational.html | title = Leonがアマポーラ倒しメキシコ遠征リベンジCMLL-Reinainternational王座戦白熱!| date=November 25, 2012 | accessdate=November 25, 2012 | work=Miruhon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/data/bt-result.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129101743/http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/data/bt-result.html |script-title=ja:試合結果 |archivedate=November 29, 2012 |accessdate=November 25, 2012 |work=Nikkan Sports |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} Leon made her first successful title defense on February 10, 2013, defeating Sachie Abe at a JWP event.{{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 11, 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}} Her second successful defense took place at an event held by the newly rebranded Reina Joshi Puroresu, where she defeated CMLL representative Estrellita.{{cite web | url = http://miruhon.net/news/2013/07/ray_gamicmll_leonreina300.html | title = マルセラ王座防衛Ray 栗原Gami組CMLL軍撃破 Leonインターナショナル王座防衛エストレジータ~Reina川崎300人超満員札止め | date=July 1, 2013 | accessdate=July 2, 2013 | work=Miruhon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web|url=http://reina.jp.net/result.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071719/http://reina.jp.net/result.html |title=Result / 試合結果 |archivedate=November 4, 2013 |accessdate=July 25, 2013 |work=Reina Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} On July 20, Leon lost the title to Command Bolshoi at a JWP event.{{cite web|url=http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2801.html |script-title=ja:(結果)7月20日(土)板橋グリーンホール |date=July 21, 2013 |accessdate=July 21, 2013 |work=JWP Joshi Puroresu |publisher=FC2 |language=Japanese |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003031648/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-2801.html |archivedate=October 3, 2013 }}{{cite web | url=http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11577667073.html | title=【結果】JWP7・20板橋 | date=July 22, 2013 | accessdate=July 22, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On August 24, Leon teamed with JWP rookie Rydeen Hagane, a replacement for an injured Ray, in a tournament for the vacant Reina World Tag Team Championship, with the two defeating Makoto and Miyako Matsumoto 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 8, they were defeated in the finals of the tournament by La Vaquerita and Zeuxis.{{cite web | url = http://miruhon.net/news/2013/09/leon9reina_ray.html | title = セウシス&バケリータ組がLeon&ライディーン鋼組下し第9代Reina世界タッグ王者 欠場中Rayが「私が巻くハズだった」と挑発 | date=September 8, 2013 | accessdate=September 8, 2013 | work=Miruhon | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/reina-corporation/entry-11610298640.html | title = ☆Reina女子プロレス9・8川崎 試合結果 | date=September 9, 2013 | accessdate=September 9, 2013 | work=Reina Joshi Puroresu | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11609849298.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ9・8川崎 | date=September 9, 2013 | accessdate=September 9, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} On December 22, Leon and Ray defeated Aki Shizuku and Ariya to win the Reina World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://reina.jp.net/result.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071719/http://reina.jp.net/result.html |title=2013.12.22 Reina女子プロレス 新木場1stRing大会 観客178人 |archivedate=November 4, 2013 |accessdate=December 23, 2013 |work=Reina Joshi Puroresu |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url = http://ameblo.jp/ringstars/entry-11734477314.html | script-title=ja:【結果】レイナ12・22新木場| date=December 23, 2013 | accessdate=December 23, 2013 | work=Ringstars | publisher=Ameba | language=Japanese}} Leon and Ray vacated the title on March 28, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://wnc-pro.com/information.php?p=1&ckey=715 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328201441/http://wnc-pro.com/information.php?p=1&ckey=715 |title=Ray&Leonがタッグ王座返上‼︎4・27で新王者決定トーナメント開催決定‼︎ |archivedate=March 28, 2014 |date=March 28, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2014 |work=Wrestling New Classic |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }}
=Shimmer Women Athletes (2012, 2014)=
On February 27, 2012, Shimmer Women Athletes announced that Leon would be making her American debut for the promotion on March 17.{{cite web | url = http://shimmerwomen.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=shimmer&action=display&thread=4446 | title = Leon debuts for Shimmer March 17th & 18th! | last=Prazak | first=Dave | date=February 27, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=Shimmer Women Athletes | publisher=ProBoards}} In her debut match on Volume 45, Leon was defeated by Sara Del Rey.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332092547 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120323215040/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332092547 | title = Second report of Shimmer Vol. 45 and 46 tapings | last=Namako | first=Jason | archivedate=March 23, 2012 | date=March 18, 2012 | accessdate=March 18, 2012 | work=Wrestleview}} Later that same day on Volume 46, Leon teamed with Ray to defeat Davina Rose and Mia Yim in a tag team match. The following day on Volume 47, Leon and Ray unsuccessfully challenged Ayako Hamada and Ayumi Kurihara for the Shimmer Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332168664 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120322105634/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332168664 | title = Results of Shimmer Vol. 47 and 48 tapings | last=Cooper | first=Chad | archivedate=March 22, 2012 | date=March 19, 2012 | accessdate=March 19, 2012 | work=Wrestleview}} Later on Volume 48, Leon defeated LuFisto in her final match of the weekend.
Leon and Ray returned to Shimmer on April 12, 2014, defeating The Canadian NINJAs (Nicole Matthews and Portia Perez) as part of Volume 63 and unsuccessfully challenging the Global Green Gangsters (Kellie Skater and Tomoka Nakagawa) for the Shimmer Tag Team Championship later that same night on Volume 64.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47911-4-12-shimmer-63-results-berwyn-illinois-tag-match | title = 4/12 Shimmer 63 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Tag match) | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=April 13, 2014 | accessdate=April 13, 2014 | work=Wrestleview}}{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47912-4-12-shimmer-64-results-berwyn-illinois-melissa-ohka | title = 4/12 Shimmer 64 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Melissa/Ohka) | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=April 13, 2014 | accessdate=April 13, 2014 | work=Wrestleview}}{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/36455-sun-update-vickie-guerrero-wwe-major-shows-rest-of-2014-raw-on-dvr-this-week-wrestling-a-mma-nominees-for-glaad-award-ultimate-warrior-mick-foley-wwe-network-ufc-175-and-latest-horsewoman-debuts | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140415182607/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/36455-sun-update-vickie-guerrero-wwe-major-shows-rest-of-2014-raw-on-dvr-this-week-wrestling-a-mma-nominees-for-glaad-award-ultimate-warrior-mick-foley-wwe-network-ufc-175-and-latest-horsewoman-debuts | title = Sun. update: Vickie Guerrero, WWE major shows rest of 2014, Raw on DVR this week, Wrestling & MMA nominees for GLAAD award, Ultimate Warrior, Mick Foley, WWE Network, UFC 175 and latest Horsewoman debuts | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | archivedate=April 15, 2014 | date=April 13, 2014 | accessdate=April 14, 2014 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} The following day, Leon and Ray defeated Cherry Bomb and Kimber Lee on Volume 65, before Leon was defeated by Kay Lee Ray in a four-way match, which also included Kimber Lee and Nevaeh, on Volume 66.{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47932-4-13-shimmer-65-results-berwyn-illinois-melissa-yim | title = 4/13 Shimmer 65 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Melissa/Yim) | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=April 14, 2014 | accessdate=April 14, 2014 | work=Wrestleview}}{{cite web | url = http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47933-4-13-shimmer-66-results-berwyn-illinois-tag-title-match | title = 4/13 Shimmer 66 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Tag Title match) | last=Namako | first=Jason | date=April 14, 2014 | accessdate=April 14, 2014 | work=Wrestleview}}{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/36471-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-wwe-looks-to-be-getting-bad-news-on-the-ppv-front-network-free-again-warrior-news-wwe-stock-former-wwe-star-having-a-girl-nxt-star-returns-to-training-tna-stars-in-video | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140416104721/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/36471-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-wwe-looks-to-be-getting-bad-news-on-the-ppv-front-network-free-again-warrior-news-wwe-stock-former-wwe-star-having-a-girl-nxt-star-returns-to-training-tna-stars-in-video | title = Mon. update: Notes on tonight's Raw, WWE looks to be getting bad news on the PPV front, Network free again, Warrior news, WWE stock, former WWE star having a girl, NXT star returns to training, TNA stars in video | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | archivedate=April 16, 2014 | date=April 14, 2014 | accessdate=April 14, 2014 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}
=Pure-J (2017–present)=
Before the official launch of Pure-J on August 11, 2017, the former JWP roster 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 }} Leon and Bolshoi continued defending the Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championship at these shows.{{cite web|url=http://jwp-produce.com/report/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510232526/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=May 10, 2017 |date=May 5, 2017 |accessdate=May 5, 2017 |work=Pure-J |language=Japanese |url-status=dead }} During these shows, the two also named their team "P-Ray-L", in reference to Leon's former tag team partner Ray, who was battling cancer. The name, which includes the letters "P" and "L" for "Piko" and "Leon", was also a play on the word "prayer".{{cite web | url = http://battle-news.com/?p=30415 | script-title=ja:【試合結果】6・2 Pure-J浅草大会 【デイリー女子タッグ】コマンドボリショイ&Leonvs勝愛実&中野たむ 中森華子vs希月あおい Kazukivs高瀬みゆき | date=June 4, 2017 | accessdate=June 4, 2017 | work=Battle News | language=Japanese}} At Pure-J's inaugural event on August 11, Leon defeated Mariko Yoshida.{{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}}
Championships and accomplishments
- All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
- AJW Junior Championship (1 time)
- Ice Ribbon
- International Ribbon Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Neko Nitta{{cite web | url = http://iceribbon.com/event_detail.php?id=1316 | script-title=ja:アイスリボン672 in 後楽園ホール | accessdate=August 17, 2015 | work=Ice Ribbon | language=Japanese}}
- JWP Joshi Puroresu
- Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championship (5 times, current) – with Command Bolshoi (1), Ray (1), Cherry (1) and Miyuki Takase (2)
- JWP Openweight Championship (1 time)
- JWP Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Command Bolshoi (1), Kaori Yoneyama (1) and Ray (1)
- JWP Openweight Championship Contendership Tournament (2008)
- JWP Year-End Award (4 times)
- Best Bout Award (2011) vs. Kaori Yoneyama on April 3{{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=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
- Best Bout Award (2014) vs. Arisa Nakajima on September 15{{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-3660.html | script-title=ja:(情報)JWPアワード2014が決定 | date=December 29, 2014 | accessdate=December 29, 2014 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
- Fighting Spirit Award (2008){{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-705.html | script-title=ja:JWP女子プロレス2008年各賞受賞者 | date=December 29, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
- Technique Award (2007){{cite web | url = http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-449.html | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080517224914/http://jwpinfo.blog53.fc2.com/blog-entry-449.html | script-title=ja:2007年JWP各賞受賞者 | date=December 29, 2007 | archivedate=May 17, 2008 | accessdate=March 8, 2012 | work=JWP Joshi Puroresu | publisher=FC2 | language=Japanese}}
- M's Style
- Tournament of Style (2005)
- Pure-J
- Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Cherry (1), Command Bolshoi (1), Ray (1) and Miyuki Takase (2)
- Pure-J Openweight Championship (3 times){{cite web|last=|first=|title=PURE-J Bolshoi Final In Nagoya|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=227703|work=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=}}{{cite web|last=Richards|first=Alex|title=#AndNEW: Leon Wins PURE-J Openweight Championship|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2020/07/26/leon-pure-j-openweight-championship/|work=Last Word on Pro Wrestling|date=July 26, 2020}}
- Pure-J Year-End Award (1 time)
- Best Bout Award (2019) {{small|vs. Hanako Nakamori on April 21}}{{cite web | url = https://pure-j.jp/news/%e3%80%90%e6%83%85%e5%a0%b1%e3%80%91pure-j%e3%82%a2%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%83%89%ef%bc%92%ef%bc%90%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%99%e6%b1%ba%e5%ae%9a/ | title = 【情報】PURE-Jアワード2019決定 | date=January 13, 2020 | accessdate=August 3, 2023 | work=Pure-J | language=Japanese | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730142152/https://pure-j.jp/news/%E3%80%90%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1%E3%80%91pure-j%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%EF%BC%92%EF%BC%90%EF%BC%91%EF%BC%99%E6%B1%BA%E5%AE%9A/ | archive-date=July 30, 2021 | url-status=live}}
- Reina X World / Reina Joshi Puroresu
- Reina-CMLL International Championship (2 times)
- Reina World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ray
- Reina-CMLL International Championship Tournament (2012)
- Other titles
- High Speed Championship (1 time)
- Next Shining Generation Championship (1 time)
- World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana
- WWWD Queen Elizabeth Championship (1 time)
References
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External links
- [http://www.puroresucentral.com/leon.html Puroresu Central profile]
- [http://ameblo.jp/leon-0702/ Official blog] {{in lang|ja}}
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Category:CMLL-Reina International Champions
Category:Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Champions
Category:JWP Openweight Champions
Category:JWP Tag Team Champions
Category:Pure-J Openweight Champions
Category:International Ribbon Tag Team Champions
Category:World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana Queen Elizabeth Champions