Riho
{{Short description|Japanese professional wrestler}}
{{For|the given name|Riho (given name)}}
{{distinguish|Rhio}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Riho
|image = Riho, 2021 (cropped).jpg
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|caption = Riho in 2021
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|06|04|mf=y}}
|birth_place = Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
|weight = {{convert|45|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|names=Black Cherry (#1)
Lee Ho{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1214283660/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706093315/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1214283660/|script-title=ja:新北京プロレス Japan Tour 2009 in Shinjuku Face|archive-date=July 6, 2011|access-date=January 30, 2012|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling}}
Riho
Riho-hime{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11604147488.html|script-title=ja:【試合結果】2013年8月31日(土)板橋グリーンホール|last=Sakura|first=Emi|author-link=Emi Sakura|date=September 1, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013|work=Gatoh Move Sakura|publisher=Ameba|language=ja|archive-date=October 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018032916/http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11604147488.html|url-status=live}}
|trainer = Emi Sakura
|retired =
}}
{{nihongo|Riho|里歩|Riho|born June 4, 1997}}{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/?page_id=278|script-title=ja:里歩|access-date=March 29, 2017|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213035711/http://gatohmove.com/?page_id=278|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.w-1.co.jp/player/riho.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224092834/http://www.w-1.co.jp/player/riho.php|script-title=ja:里歩|archive-date=December 24, 2013|access-date=December 22, 2013|work=Wrestle-1|language=ja |title=W-1 Official Website }}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/fighter_4.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065850/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/fighter_4.html|script-title=ja:りほ|archive-date=January 27, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is a former AEW Women's World Champion.
She was trained by Emi Sakura and debuted for her Ice Ribbon promotion in May 2006, at the age of 9. She would work for the promotion for the next six years, becoming its first Triple Crown Champion, having won the ICE×60 Championship, the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship, and the Triangle Ribbon Championship once each. She also became a Jiyūgaoka 6-Person Tag Team, Sea Of Japan 6-Person Tag Team, and UWA World Trios Champion, unifying the three titles in July 2010, teaming with The Great Kojika and Mr. #6. Riho left Ice Ribbon in September 2012 to join Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling, a new promotion founded by Sakura, who had left Ice Ribbon the previous January. In November 2014, Riho won the IWA Triple Crown Championship.
In May 2019, Riho began making appearances for AEW. She defeated Nyla Rose to become the inaugural AEW Women's World Champion, holding the title for 133 days before Rose defeated her at Revolution. Riho also began appearing in World Wonder Ring Stardom, working in conjunction with her AEW commitments. She won the High Speed Championship in her first match for the promotion, and held the title for 351 days, dropping it to AZM in July 2020.
Professional wrestling career
= Ice Ribbon (2006–2012) =
In 2006, when Riho was only nine years old and still in elementary school, she and her older sister Seina began training professional wrestling under Emi Sakura at her Ice Ribbon dojo. She made her debut in an exhibition match against Nanae Takahashi on May 29, 2006, in Shinagawa, Tokyo. On July 25, Riho made her debut for Ice Ribbon at the promotion's third-ever event, defeating Makoto.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_20.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621091352/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_20.html|script-title=ja:第2回ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ大会|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} Riho's first year in professional wrestling consisted mainly of matches with Emi Sakura, Hikari Minami, and Seina.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_31.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621093428/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_31.html|script-title=ja:第7回ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_60.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621110615/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_60.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ･17|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} In March 2008, Riho and Seina faced each other in a four-match series, which Riho won 3–1.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_122.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621102803/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_122.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ･69|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_124.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621112819/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_124.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ･72|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_125.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113744/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_125.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ･73|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_129.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103719/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_129.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ･77|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}
On October 24, 2008, Riho won her first professional wrestling championship, when she teamed with Yuki Sato to defeat Chounko and Masako Takanashi for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_173.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621114800/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_173.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ12|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} On December 23, Riho was entered into a tournament to determine the inaugural ICE×60 Champion but was eliminated in the semifinals by Seina, who would go on to become the champion.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_189.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501104102/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_189.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ28|archive-date=May 1, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} After successfully defending the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship against Emi Sakura and Ribbon Takanashi, Riho and Sato vacated the title, after Riho fractured her right leg on March 31, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_180.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501103842/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_180.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ19 新木場大会|archive-date=May 1, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} For most of 2009, Riho was involved in a storyline rivalry with Chii Tomiya, which eventually led to the two forming the tag team Miniature Dachs in November.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_203.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621102135/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_203.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ42|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_269.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113237/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_269.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ105|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_297.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621111507/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_297.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ132|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_3670.html|script-title=ja:おはよーにゅうす★!|date=January 22, 2010|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja|archive-date=July 8, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708192030/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_3670.html|url-status=dead}} On November 28, 2009, Riho defeated Nanae Takahashi and Tsukasa Fujimoto to become the inaugural Triangle Ribbon Champion.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_302.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103002/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_302.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ137|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} After one successful title defense, Riho lost the title to Miyako Matsumoto on March 22, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_322.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621114008/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_322.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ157|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_335.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621113236/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_335.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ169|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} However, just twelve days later, Riho came back to defeat Matsumoto for the ICE×60 Championship, the promotion's top title.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_338.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103247/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_338.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ172|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} In the process, Riho also became Ice Ribbon's first Triple Crown Champion. During the post-match celebration, Riho nominated her trainer Emi Sakura as her first challenger for the belt.{{cite web|url=http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2010/04/ice172-ed.html|script-title=ja:アイスリボン172観戦記 エンディング|date=April 3, 2010|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=MakoReco|language=ja|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141843/http://www.makoreco.com/ice/2010/04/ice172-ed.html|url-status=dead}} On May 3 at Golden Ribbon, Riho became the youngest person to ever main event a show in Korakuen Hall, when she lost the ICE×60 Championship to Sakura in her first defense, ending her title reign at just 30 days.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_346.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501104224/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_346.html|script-title=ja:ｺﾞｰﾙﾃﾞﾝ・ﾘﾎﾞﾝ 後楽園ﾎｰﾙ大会(ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ180)|archive-date=May 1, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}
In January 2011, Riho came together with Ice Ribbon's younger wrestlers, including former associates Chii Tomiya and Hikari Minami, to form the Heisei YTR (Young Traditional Revolution) stable, under the leadership of Makoto.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_6636.html|archive-url=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|archive-date=January 24, 2011|date=January 21, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} On February 6, Riho and Makoto made it to the finals of the Ike! Ike! Ima, Ike! Ribbon Tag Tournament, before being defeated by Muscle Venus (Hikaru Shida and Tsukasa Fujimoto) in a match that was also contested for the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_436.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501103959/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_436.html|script-title=ja:選手会興行 名古屋ﾘﾎﾞﾝ with 今池商店街|archive-date=May 1, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} On March 31, Riho made her debut for Smash at Smash.15, where she teamed with Hikari Minami and Tsukushi to defeat Emi Sakura, Makoto and Mochi Miyagi in a six-woman tag team match, scoring the deciding pinfall over Miyagi.{{cite web|url=http://www.smashxsmash.jp/cgi-bin/result/diary.cgi?no=172|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120210162052/http://www.smashxsmash.jp/cgi-bin/result/diary.cgi?no=172|script-title=ja:『Smash.15』試合結果（第2試合）|archive-date=February 10, 2012|url-status=dead|date=March 31, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Smash|language=ja|title=Smashxsmash.jp}} The following month, Riho and Minami began producing their own events under the banner of "Teens", which would focus on spotlighting Ice Ribbon's younger wrestlers.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_6837.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510071920/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_6837.html|script-title=ja:【試合結果】Teens開校記念日|date=April 24, 2011|archive-date=May 10, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} In August, the alliance between Riho and Makoto was broken, when Makoto announced that she would be leaving Ice Ribbon for Smash.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_7048.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508035733/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/btext_7048.html|script-title=ja:真琴退団、Smash移籍、6日創設したベルトICE×60選手権試合|archive-date=May 8, 2012|date=August 5, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JRNiqOGuGM|script-title=ja:【速報】りほマイク|date=August 7, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|archive-date=March 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319101936/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JRNiqOGuGM|url-status=live}} On August 11, Riho interrupted a Smash press conference, where the transfer was made official, by attacking Smash promoter Tajiri and challenging him to a match.{{cite web|url=http://www.smashxsmash.jp/cgi-bin/result/diary.cgi?no=261|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240525173214/https://www.webcitation.org/65LqHKAbC?url=http://www.smashxsmash.jp/cgi-bin/result/diary.cgi%3Fno=261|script-title=ja:真琴が公開入団会見＆りほがTajiriに対戦要求！|archive-date=May 25, 2024|url-status=dead|date=August 11, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Smash|language=ja|title=Smashxsmash.jp}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/08/000642.php|script-title=ja:天龍を下したスターバックに"メキシコの神"Venenoが宣戦布告！真琴の移籍会見にりほが乱入！藤波は初Smashを満喫！|date=August 11, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190107/http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/08/000642.php|url-status=live}} The match took place on August 21, during Makoto's final night in Ice Ribbon, and saw Tajiri pick up the win.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_482.html|archive-url=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|archive-date=May 1, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/text/201108210006-spnavi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824191224/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/text/201108210006-spnavi.html|script-title=ja:真琴は大号泣で退団「あとは前に進むだけ」＝アイスリボン|archive-date=August 24, 2011|date=August 21, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Sports Navi|publisher=Yahoo!|language=ja}} On December 25 at RibbonMania 2011, Seina returned to Ice Ribbon, after a two-year hiatus, to wrestle her retirement match against her Riho. Riho won the match in eight minutes and afterwards refereed a three-minute match, where Seina was defeated by her longtime friend Hikari Minami.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_509.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111191553/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_509.html|title=RibbonMania2011|archive-date=January 11, 2012|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/12/000899.php|script-title=ja: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|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=March 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311143357/http://battle-news.com/battle/2011/12/000899.php|url-status=live}}
In early 2012, Riho began teaming regularly with Hikari Minami, after the latter brought back the Teens concept, producing Teens4 on March 3.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_572.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621131515/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_572.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ369 14時00分開始|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=June 16, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_597.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621115707/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_597.html|script-title=ja:10代選手主催興行「Teens4」|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=June 16, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_562.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621120013/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_562.html|script-title=ja:後楽園ﾎｰﾙ｢ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝﾏｰﾁ2012｣|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=June 16, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} On April 15 at Teens5, Riho won a tournament to earn the right to book herself a match for Teens6. On May 24, Riho made her debut for Wrestling New Classic (WNC), the follow-up promotion to Smash, when she replaced an injured Mio Shirai in a tag team match, where she and Makoto were defeated by Kana and Syuri.{{cite web|url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2012/2012052402/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527164325/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2012/2012052402/index.html|script-title=ja:Wrestling New Classic「旗揚げ戦」|archive-date=May 27, 2012|date=May 24, 2012|access-date=May 24, 2012|work=Sports Navi|publisher=Yahoo!|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://wrestling-newclassic.com/ja/news-navi/63-2012-5-24-result.html|script-title=ja:5・24旗揚げ戦 試合結果|date=May 25, 2012|access-date=May 25, 2012|work=Wrestling New Classic|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611004015/http://wrestling-newclassic.com/ja/news-navi/63-2012-5-24-result.html|archive-date=June 11, 2015}} On June 16 at Teens6, Riho was defeated by World Wonder Ring Stardom representative Nanae Takahashi in the match she was allowed to choose herself.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_630.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619003526/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_630.html|script-title=ja:10代女子ﾚｽﾗｰ主催興行･Teens･6|archive-date=June 19, 2012|access-date=June 16, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page202742.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015020932/http://wwr-stardom.p-kit.com/page202742.html|script-title=ja:2012年|archive-date=October 15, 2012|access-date=June 17, 2012|work=World Wonder Ring Stardom|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/06/001273.php|script-title=ja:りほが"いつでも誰とでも対戦権"を行使してデビュー戦の相手である奈苗と対戦！突如休業宣言したドラミにつくしがその場での対戦を直訴！|date=June 16, 2012|access-date=July 3, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305023235/http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/06/001273.php|url-status=live}} On September 1, Riho announced that she was quitting Ice Ribbon after the September 23 Korakuen Hall event to reunite with Emi Sakura, who had left the promotion in the beginning of the year.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_657.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621134441/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_657.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ412 18時00分開始|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=September 1, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/09/001393.php|script-title=ja:9・23後楽園を最後にアイスリボン退団を発表したりほ「さくらえみさんともう一度プロレスがしたい！」|date=September 1, 2012|access-date=September 1, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=September 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929020204/http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/09/001393.php|url-status=live}} On September 17, Riho wrestled her final match at the Ice Ribbon Dojo in Saitama, teaming with her hand-picked partner Tsukasa Fujimoto in a tag team match, where they defeated Hiroyo Matsumoto and Hamuko Hoshi, with Riho pinning Hoshi for the win.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_658.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621125631/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_658.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ413 19時30分開始|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=September 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_661.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621121411/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_661.html|script-title=ja:ｱｲｽﾘﾎﾞﾝ416 14時00分開始|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=September 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}} On September 23 at Ribbon no Kishitachi 2012, Riho was defeated by Aoi Kizuki in her Ice Ribbon farewell match.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_565.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929011224/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_565.html|script-title=ja:後楽園ﾎｰﾙ｢ﾘﾎﾞﾝの騎士たち2012｣12時試合開始|archive-date=September 29, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/09/001444.php|script-title=ja:志田が敗れタイトル流出！りほが退団！三四郎や美央に喝を入れられたアイスリボン。その景色が変わろうとしている...|date=September 23, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=September 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921160419/http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/09/001444.php|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120923-1022002.html|script-title=ja:りほ退団…我闘雲舞に合流／アイスリボン|date=September 23, 2012|access-date=September 24, 2012|work=Nikkan Sports|language=ja|archive-date=September 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925075703/http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/f-bt-tp0-20120923-1022002.html|url-status=live}}
= DDT Pro-Wrestling (2010) =
In June 2010, Riho began making appearances for DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). On June 13, she teamed with Kenny Omega and Mr. #6 to defeat Mr. Strawberry, Muscle Sakai and O.K. Revolution for the Sea Of Japan 6-Person Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.purolove.com/misc/ddt/results/results10.php|title=Dramatic Dream Team Results: 2010|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Purolove|language=de|archive-date=October 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016020023/http://www.purolove.com/misc/ddt/results/results10.php|url-status=live}} On July 20, Omega left the championship team, after which the title was declared vacant, before Riho, Mr. #6 and The Great Kojika were announced as the new champions on July 24.{{cite web|url=http://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/ddt-title-history/nihonkai-six-man-tag-team-championship/|title=Nihonkai Six-Man Tag Team Championship|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Dramatic DDT|publisher=WordPress|date=June 19, 2011|archive-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022215641/http://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/ddt-title-history/nihonkai-six-man-tag-team-championship/|url-status=live}} The following day, Riho, The Great Kojika and Mr. #6 defeated Hikaru Sato, Keisuke Ishii and Yoshihiko, and Antonio Honda, Kudo and Yasu Urano in a three-way match to retain the Sea Of Japan 6-Person Tag Team Championship and win the Jiyūgaoka 6-Person Tag Team Championship and UWA World Trios Championships, unifying the three titles in the process.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1280119664/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706080117/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1280119664/|script-title=ja:両国ピーターパン2010 ～夏休み ああ夏休み 夏休み～|archive-date=July 6, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling}} After defending the Trios Triple Crown Championship against Jaki Numazawa, Jun Kasai and Miyako Matsumoto at an Ice Ribbon event on September 23, Riho, The Great Kojika and Mr. #6 lost the title to Hikaru Sato, Michael Nakazawa and Tomomitsu Matsunaga back in DDT on November 3.{{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_386.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621103334/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_386.html|script-title=ja:後楽園大会 ﾘﾎﾞﾝの騎士たち|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1288770455/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211172858/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/ddt/article/1288770455/|script-title=ja:DDTより愛を込めて 新木場5周年SP|archive-date=December 11, 2010|access-date=January 17, 2012|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling}}
= Union Pro Wrestling (2010–2011) =
In late 2010 and early 2011, Riho also made appearances for Union Pro Wrestling, where she performed under a mask for the character of Black Cherry, a storyline nemesis of Cherry.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1286091720/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706093457/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1286091720/|script-title=ja:いくぞ、ユニオン2010～ユニオンの行進|archive-date=July 6, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Union Pro Wrestling|publisher=DDT Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling}} The storyline also came to include Black Cherry #2 and Black Cherry #3, portrayed by Ice Ribbon wrestlers Hikari Minami and Emi Sakura, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1294070354/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706093740/http://www.ddtpro.com/result/union/article/1294070354/|script-title=ja:１富士、２鷹、３ユニオン全席2000円興行!!|archive-date=July 6, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Union Pro Wrestling|publisher=DDT Pro-Wrestling|language=ja|title=DDT ProWrestling}}{{cite web|url=http://www.miyatasan.com/~yagifau/2011/union110103-2.htm|script-title=ja:ユニオン "１富士２鷹３ユニオン" 1/3 後楽園ホール大会その２|access-date=January 17, 2012|work=Miyatasan|language=ja|archive-date=January 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120204057/http://www.miyatasan.com/~yagifau/2011/union110103-2.htm|url-status=live}}
= Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling (2012–2019) =
On September 23, 2012, Riho officially joined Emi Sakura's Bangkok, Thailand–based Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling promotion.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qgANqz49Y|title=Riho joins Gatoh Move.|date=September 23, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2012|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|archive-date=March 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307154426/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qgANqz49Y|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11362585252.html|script-title=ja:【試合結果】2012年9月23日(日)市ヶ谷南海記念診療所|last=Sakura|first=Emi|author-link=Emi Sakura|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=September 24, 2012|work=Gatoh Move Sakura|publisher=Ameba|language=ja|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109144015/http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11362585252.html|url-status=live}} Riho made her in-ring debut for Gatoh Move on October 7 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, wrestling Emi Sakura to a ten-minute time limit draw.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/10/001476.php|script-title=ja:バンコクで団体として旗揚げした我闘曇舞がジャパン・ツアーを開催！記念すべき第1試合はさくらえみvs.りほ！|date=October 8, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109143756/http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/10/001476.php|url-status=live}} As part of her transfer to Gatoh Move, it was announced that Riho would be changing her ring name. On November 4, Riho changed her ring name from hiragana "{{nihongo2|りほ}}" to kanji "{{nihongo2|里歩}}", another way of writing her old ring name. She then went on to lose to Emi Sakura in a main event singles match.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/11/001540.php|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞、初のビッグマッチで里歩を下したさくらが「歌で武道館に」宣言！中森を下した奈苗は12・20板橋も参戦！|date=November 4, 2012|access-date=November 4, 2012|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109143915/http://battle-news.com/battle/2012/11/001540.php|url-status=live}} In January 2013, Riho took a temporary break from Gatoh Move to concentrate on her high school entrance exam.{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/88529/|script-title=ja:2冠王ケニー・オメガが我闘雲舞に参戦|date=January 27, 2013|access-date=January 27, 2013|work=Tokyo Sports|language=ja|archive-date=February 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203074942/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/88529/|url-status=live}} On May 4, Riho and Antonio Honda first defeated Choun Shiryu and Hiroyo Matsumoto in the semifinals and then Emi Sakura and Hikaru Sato in the finals to win the Go Go! Green Curry Khob Khun Cup mixed tag team tournament.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/05/001804.php|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞初の1Dayミックスドタッグトーナメントは、里歩がアントンとのコンビでさくら＆天敵の光留を下して優勝！|date=May 4, 2013|access-date=May 4, 2013|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=May 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517120929/http://battle-news.com/battle/2013/05/001804.php|url-status=live}} From December 22 to 23, Riho and Emi Sakura worked two Wrestle-1 events, wrestling singles matches against each other; Riho won the first and Sakura the second.{{cite web|url=http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1448|title=Wrestle-1 First Winter 2013 in Sanjo|date=December 22, 2013|access-date=December 22, 2013|work=Wrestle-1|language=ja|archive-date=December 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224084447/http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1448|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1449|title=Wrestle-1 First Winter 2013 in Tokorozawa|date=December 23, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2014|work=Wrestle-1|language=ja|archive-date=March 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301053648/http://www.w-1.co.jp/schedule/tour.php?id=1449|url-status=live}} On August 9, 2014, Riho defeated Sakura in the finals to win the Gatonun Climax one-day tournament.{{cite news|url=http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11907662350.html|script-title=ja:【試合結果】2014年8月9日（土）市ヶ谷チョコレート広場|last=Sakura|first=Emi|author-link=Emi Sakura|date=August 12, 2014|access-date=August 11, 2014|work=Gatoh Move Sakura|publisher=Ameba|language=ja|archive-date=October 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010163803/http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-11907662350.html|url-status=live}} On November 2, Riho defeated Sakura to win the IWA Triple Crown Championship, after which she announced she was entering the idol business.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=1788|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞11.2板橋大会 里歩がさくらのIWA三冠王者に挑戦！「ことり」がSareeeと約1年ぶりの一騎打ち|date=November 2, 2014|access-date=November 2, 2014|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=November 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102162806/http://battle-news.com/?p=1788|url-status=live}} Riho made her first successful title defense on December 27, defeating Sakura in a rematch.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=4048|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞12.27板橋大会 里歩vs.さくらのIWA三冠戦、キャプテンフォールイリミで負けたらYMZは追放|date=December 27, 2014|access-date=December 27, 2014|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223013242/http://battle-news.com/?p=4048|url-status=live}} Her second title defense took place on March 26, 2015, when she defeated Reina Joshi Puroresu's Makoto.{{cite news|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=7072|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞3.26新木場大会 里歩vs.真琴のIWA三冠戦、「ことり」vs.ボリショイ、志田＆帯広vs.ブリバト|date=March 26, 2015|access-date=March 26, 2015|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140829/http://battle-news.com/?p=7072|url-status=live}} On August 13, Riho main evented Gatoh Move's first ever Korakuen Hall show, successfully defending the IWA Triple Crown Championship against Kotori.{{cite news|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=12862|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞8.13後楽園大会 里歩vs.「ことり」のIWA三冠戦、さくらえみデビュー20周年記念試合、北沢ふきん復帰戦|date=August 13, 2015|access-date=August 13, 2015|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305023557/http://battle-news.com/?p=12862|url-status=live}} On September 21, Riho lost the title to male wrestler DJ Nira in her fifth defense.{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-12075765727.html|script-title=ja:【試合結果】2015年9月21日(祝)横浜にぎわい座のげシャーレ小ホール|last=Sakura|first=Emi|author-link=Emi Sakura|date=September 21, 2015|access-date=September 22, 2015|work=Gatoh Move Sakura|publisher=Ameba|language=ja|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925052138/http://ameblo.jp/gtmvsakura/entry-12075765727.html|url-status=live}} On June 22, 2016, Gatoh Move held Riho's tenth anniversary event, which saw her defeat Kaori Yoneyama in the main event to regain the IWA Triple Crown Championship.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=22004|script-title=ja:6･22 我闘雲舞後楽園大会 【IWA三冠統一】米山vs里歩 【アジアドリームタッグ】ブリバトvsハッピーメーカーズ さくら＆「ことり」vs藤本＆優華|date=June 23, 2016|access-date=June 23, 2016|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=June 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625112336/http://battle-news.com/?p=22004|url-status=live}} She lost the title to Makoto on November 19.{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/?p=1087|script-title=ja:1年ぶりの王子大会〜Gatoh-Move Japan Tour・258〜 2016年11月19日 王子ベースメントモンスター|date=November 19, 2016|access-date=December 2, 2016|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=December 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203124302/http://gatohmove.com/?p=1087|url-status=live}} On December 24, Riho and Kotori defeated Aoi Kizuki and Sayaka Obihiro to win the Asia Dream Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/?p=1205|script-title=ja:クリスマスイブに板橋大会 2016年12月24日 板橋グリーンホール|date=December 24, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2017|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=March 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330013134/http://gatohmove.com/?p=1205|url-status=live}} They lost the title to Emi Sakura and Masahiro Takanashi in their second defense on March 28, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/?p=1508|script-title=ja:高校卒業だよ！ 新木場大会・2017 2017年3月28日 新木場1stRing|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=March 29, 2017|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=March 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329162201/http://gatohmove.com/?p=1508|url-status=live}} The following May, Riho took part in Pro-Wrestling: EVE events in the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=https://www2.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/week-british-wrestling-eve-crowns-new-queen-236191|title=The Week In British Wrestling: EVE crowns a new queen|last=Boon|first=Alan|date=May 25, 2017|access-date=September 25, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|archive-date=September 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925230322/http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/week-british-wrestling-eve-crowns-new-queen-236191|url-status=live}}
On September 22, 2017, Riho defeated Kotori in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural Super Asia Champion.{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/?p=1999|script-title=ja:我闘雲舞5周年記念大会 〜みんなと一緒に6年目〜 2017年9月22日 新宿Face|date=September 23, 2017|access-date=September 22, 2017|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja|archive-date=September 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923002856/http://gatohmove.com/?p=1999|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=33238|script-title=ja:日本一可愛くて若いアイドルベテランレスラーが初代アジア王者へ！|date=September 23, 2017|access-date=September 23, 2017|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924001617/http://battle-news.com/?p=33238|url-status=live}} She made her first successful title defense on November 7 against Emi Sakura and afterwards announced she was going on an overseas tour.{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/?p=34483|script-title=ja:デビュー時は9歳だった里歩が20歳の美人レスラーに成長し、海外遠征前に師匠から王座防衛！|date=November 8, 2017|access-date=November 8, 2017|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=November 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109080831/http://battle-news.com/?p=34483|url-status=live}} On March 31, 2018, she made her second successful defense of the Super Asia Championship vs Saki. Her third defense came against Jibzy in Bangkok, Thailand on May 12. Her next defense in Japan would be against Aoi Kizuki on July 28. A few weeks later she defended against Makoto in China, there was some controversy after the end of the match when Makoto complained that she kicked out before the count of three. On July 2, 2019, Riho was defeated by Emi Sakura in which after the match was over was given a farewell from Gatoh Move.{{cite web|title=Gatoh Move Japan Tour #438 ~ Last Song For You|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=233171|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=July 2, 2019|archive-date=March 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303222955/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=233171|url-status=live}}
= All Elite Wrestling (2019–2024) =
On May 25, 2019, Riho made her debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), competing in the six women tag-team match at Double or Nothing.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-double-or-nothing-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-284576|title=AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING LIVE RESULTS: KENNY OMEGA VS. CHRIS JERICHO|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Dave|last=Bath|date=May 25, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805165534/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-double-or-nothing-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-284576|url-status=live}} On June 29 at Fyter Fest, she participated and won a three-way match.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-fyter-fest-live-results-six-man-tag-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-286946|title=AEW FYTER FEST LIVE RESULTS: SIX-MAN TAG, JON MOXLEY VS. JOEY JANELA|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Arya|last=Witner|date=June 29, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114115704/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-fyter-fest-live-results-six-man-tag-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-286946|url-status=live}} On August 31 at All Out, Riho defeated Hikaru Shida, advancing to face Nyla Rose on the October 2 episode of Dynamite to crown the inaugural AEW Women's World Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-all-out-live-results-first-world-champion-crowned-291381|title=AEW ALL OUT LIVE RESULTS: FIRST WORLD CHAMPION CROWNED|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Justin|last=Knipper|date=August 31, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220825/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-all-out-live-results-first-world-champion-crowned-291381|url-status=live}} On October 2, she defeated Rose to become the inaugural champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/02/10-2-aew-dynamite-on-tnt-kellers-report-on-debut-episode-with-cody-vs-guevara-riho-vs-rose-jericho-santana-ortiz-vs-omega-young-bucks-pac-vs-hangman/|title=10/2 AEW Dynamite on TNT: Keller's report on debut episode with Cody vs. Guevara, Riho vs. Rose, Jericho & Santana & Ortiz vs. Omega & Young Bucks, Pac vs. Hangman|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809030304/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/02/10-2-aew-dynamite-on-tnt-kellers-report-on-debut-episode-with-cody-vs-guevara-riho-vs-rose-jericho-santana-ortiz-vs-omega-young-bucks-pac-vs-hangman/|url-status=live}} Riho made successful title defenses against Britt Baker on Dynamite,{{cite news|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/16/10-16-aew-dynamite-on-tnt-kellers-report-on-jericho-vs-darby-allin-for-aew-mens-title-riho-vs-britt-baker-for-aew-womens-title-omega-page-vs-moxley-pac-luchasaurus-jungle-bo/|title=10/16 AEW Dynamite on TNT: Keller's report on Jericho vs. Darby Allin for AEW Men's Title, Riho vs. Britt Baker for AEW Women's Title, Omega & Page vs. Moxley & Pac, Luchasaurus & Jungle Boy vs. Pentagon Jr. & Fenix, Best Friends vs. Daniels & Kaz|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=October 16, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=August 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812120121/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/16/10-16-aew-dynamite-on-tnt-kellers-report-on-jericho-vs-darby-allin-for-aew-mens-title-riho-vs-britt-baker-for-aew-womens-title-omega-page-vs-moxley-pac-luchasaurus-jungle-bo/|url-status=live}} her mentor Emi Sakura at Full Gear,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-full-gear-live-results-chris-jericho-vs-cody-296976|title=AEW FULL GEAR LIVE RESULTS: CHRIS JERICHO VS. CODY|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Arya|last=Witner|date=November 9, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017212245/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-full-gear-live-results-chris-jericho-vs-cody-296976|url-status=live}} and in a four-way match against Baker, Shida and Rose on Dynamite.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/02/1-1-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-omega-bucks-vs-pac-lucha-bros-cody-vs-darby-moxley-vs-trent-dustin-vs-guevara-riho-vs-rose-vs-baker-vs-shida/|title=1/1 AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT (Updated): Keller's report on Omega & Bucks vs. Pac & Lucha Bros., Cody vs. Darby, Moxley vs. Trent, Dustin vs. Guevara, Riho vs. Rose vs. Baker vs. Shida|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=January 2, 2020|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226015903/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/02/1-1-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-omega-bucks-vs-pac-lucha-bros-cody-vs-darby-moxley-vs-trent-dustin-vs-guevara-riho-vs-rose-vs-baker-vs-shida/|url-status=live}} On the January 8, 2020 episode of Dynamite, she successfully defended the title in a match against Kris Statlander, due to interference from the Nightmare Collective (Awesome Kong, Brandi Rhodes, Dr. Luther and Mel) against Kris Statlander, which caused Baker, Big Swole and Shida to fend off against the stable.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/08/1-8-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-riho-vs-statlander-moxley-responds-to-jerichos-offer-page-omega-vs-private-party-cody-dustin-vs-lucha-bros-memphis-wrestling-tribut/|title=1/8 AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT: Keller's report on Riho vs. Statlander, Moxley responds to Jericho's offer, Page & Omega vs. Private Party, Cody & Dustin vs. Lucha Bros., Memphis Wrestling tribute|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=January 8, 2020|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128132516/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/08/1-8-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-riho-vs-statlander-moxley-responds-to-jerichos-offer-page-omega-vs-private-party-cody-dustin-vs-lucha-bros-memphis-wrestling-tribut/|url-status=live}} On the February 12 episode of Dynamite, Riho lost the AEW Women's World Championship to Rose, ending her reign at 133 days.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/02/12/2-12-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-tag-team-battle-royal-mjf-vs-jungle-boy-dustin-vs-sammy-guevara-moxley-vs-santana-riho-vs-rose/|title=2/12 AEW DYNAMITE TV REPORT: Keller's report on Tag Team Battle Royal, MJF vs. Jungle Boy, Dustin vs. Sammy Guevara, Moxley vs. Santana, Riho vs. Rose|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|author-link=Wade Keller|date=February 12, 2020|access-date=September 28, 2020|archive-date=September 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922164527/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/02/12/2-12-aew-dynamite-tv-report-kellers-report-on-tag-team-battle-royal-mjf-vs-jungle-boy-dustin-vs-sammy-guevara-moxley-vs-santana-riho-vs-rose/|url-status=live}}
After an 11-month hiatus due to travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced in January 2021 that Riho would be returning to action and would be participating in the AEW Women's World Title Eliminator tournament. On the February 17 episode of Dynamite, Riho defeated the NWA World Women's Champion Serena Deeb in the opening round in a non-title match.{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/01/27/aew-dynamite-notes-riho-vs-serena-deeb-young-bucks-in-beach-break-battle-royal/|title=AEW Dynamite notes: Riho vs. Serena Deeb, Young Bucks in Beach Break Battle Royal|first=Andrew|last=Thompson|date=January 27, 2021|work=PostWrestling.com|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204134544/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/01/27/aew-dynamite-notes-riho-vs-serena-deeb-young-bucks-in-beach-break-battle-royal/amp/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=2/17 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of The Young Bucks vs. Santana and Ortiz for the AEW Tag Titles, Jon Moxley, Lance Archer, and Rey Fenix vs. Eddie Kingston, The Butcher, and The Blade, Serena Deeb vs. Riho in an Eliminator tournament match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/17/2-17-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-santana-and-ortiz-for-the-aew-tag-titles-jon-moxley-pac-and-rey-fenix-vs-eddie-kingston-the-butcher-and-the-blade-se/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 17, 2021|access-date=February 18, 2021|archive-date=February 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218010602/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/17/2-17-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-santana-and-ortiz-for-the-aew-tag-titles-jon-moxley-pac-and-rey-fenix-vs-eddie-kingston-the-butcher-and-the-blade-se/|url-status=live}} At the semi-finals of the American bracket, which aired on February 28 on B/R Live Riho lost to the former NWA World Women's Champion Thunder Rosa.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=2/28 AEW Women's Championship Eliminator tournament results: Powell's live review of Yuka Sakazaki vs. Ryo Mizunami in the Japan bracket finals, Riho vs. Thunder Rosa in a U.S. bracket semifinal match, Hikaru Shida, Mei Suruga, and Rin Kadokura vs. Emi Sakura, Veny, and Maki Itoh|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/28/2-28-aew-womens-championship-eliminator-tournament-results-powells-live-review-of-yuka-sakazaki-vs-ryo-mizunami-in-the-japan-bracket-finals-riho-vs-thunder-rosa-in-a-u-s-bracket-semifinal-mat/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 28, 2021|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=April 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411103642/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/28/2-28-aew-womens-championship-eliminator-tournament-results-powells-live-review-of-yuka-sakazaki-vs-ryo-mizunami-in-the-japan-bracket-finals-riho-vs-thunder-rosa-in-a-u-s-bracket-semifinal-mat/|url-status=live}} On the November 26 episode of Rampage, Riho faced Britt Baker (with the stipulation being that if Riho won, she would earn a title opportunity), and won the match.{{Cite web|title=AEW Rampage Results: November 26 2021|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-november-26-2021|website=allelitewrestling|date=November 27, 2021|access-date=November 27, 2021|archive-date=November 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127141655/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-november-26-2021|url-status=live}}
On January 8, 2022, on AEW Battle of the Belts Riho faced Baker for the AEW Women's World Championship which Riho lost by submission.{{Cite web|title=AEW Battle of The Belts 2022 Results|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-battle-of-the-belts-2022-results|website=allelitewrestling|date=January 9, 2022|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109163637/https://www.allelitewrestling.com//post/aew-battle-of-the-belts-2022-results|url-status=live}} On January 31, it was announced that Riho suffered a broken collarbone injury and returned to Japan.{{Cite web|title=AEW'S Riho suffered a right broken collarbone injury|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-riho-suffers-broken-right-collarbone-injury|website=WrestlingObserver|date=January 31, 2022|access-date=January 31, 2022|archive-date=January 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131170735/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-riho-suffers-broken-right-collarbone-injury|url-status=live}} After nearly four months of inactivity due to injury, On the May 6 episode of Rampage, Riho participated in the AEW Owen Hart Cup and defeated Yuka Sakazaki in the qualifier match,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/riho-qualifies-for-aew-owen-hart-foundation-womens-tournament|title=Riho qualifies for AEW Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament|last=Renner|first=Ethan|date=May 6, 2022|website=f4wonline.com|publisher=Wrestling Observer|access-date=May 7, 2022|archive-date=May 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506235458/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/riho-qualifies-for-aew-owen-hart-foundation-womens-tournament|url-status=live}} and in the following episode of Rampage, she was defeated by Ruby Soho in the quarterfinals.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/13/5-13-aew-rampage-results-powells-review-of-scorpio-sky-vs-frankie-kazarian-for-the-tnt-title-riho-vs-ruby-soho-in-an-owen-hart-cup-tournament-match-shawn-spears-vs-bear-boulder-and-dea|title=5/13 AEW Rampage results: Powell's review of Scorpio Sky vs. Frankie Kazarian for the TNT Title, Riho vs. Ruby Soho in an Owen Hart Cup tournament match, Shawn Spears vs. Bear Boulder, and "Death Triangle" Pac, Penta Oscuro, and Rey Fenix vs. The Butcher, The Blade, and Marq Quen|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 13, 2022|work=ProWrestling.net|access-date=May 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514073706/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/13/5-13-aew-rampage-results-powells-review-of-scorpio-sky-vs-frankie-kazarian-for-the-tnt-title-riho-vs-ruby-soho-in-an-owen-hart-cup-tournament-match-shawn-spears-vs-bear-boulder-and-dea|archive-date=May 14, 2022|url-status=live}}
On July 2024, she suffered an injury while wrestling Lady Frost.{{Cite news |last=Palmer |first=Sam |date=Jan 27, 2025 |title=Backstage Reason for AEW star riho's absence from television |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1772027/backstage-reason-aew-star-rihos-absence-television/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/20250127000000/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1772027/backstage-reason-aew-star-rihos-absence-television/ |archive-date=January 27, 2025 |access-date=March 3, 2025 |work=Wrestling Inc}}
= World Wonder Ring Stardom (2019–2020) =
On July 24, 2019, Riho made a surprise appearance on World Wonder Ring Stardom, announcing that she will wrestle for the company starting August.{{cite web|title=Riho To Join STARDOM|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/riho-to-join-stardom/|work=Squared Circle Sirens|access-date=July 24, 2019|archive-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724195120/http://squaredcirclesirens.com/riho-to-join-stardom/|url-status=live}} In her debut match on August 10, she won the High Speed Championship from Death Yama-san after pinning Starlight Kid in a three-way match.{{cite web|last=Killam|first=Mike|title=AEW's Riho Wins Stardom High Speed Title, Bea Priestley Retains at Korakuen Hall|url=https://www.prowrestling.com/aews-riho-wins-stardom-high-speed-title-bea-priestley-retains-at-korakuen-hall/|work=ProWrestling.com|access-date=August 9, 2019|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811021549/https://www.prowrestling.com/aews-riho-wins-stardom-high-speed-title-bea-priestley-retains-at-korakuen-hall/|url-status=live}} She successfully defended her title against Death Yama-san on September 29.{{cite web|title=Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2019 Special In Nagoya|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=242447|access-date=January 8, 2021|work=Cagematch.net|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426205549/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=242447|url-status=live}} From October 14 to November 4, she teamed with Starlight Kid to participate in the Goddesses Of Stardom Tag League 2019 as part of the Red Goddess block; they failed to advance to the finals but picked up a win over the Goddesses of Stardom Champions Jungle Kyona and Konami.{{cite web|title=Goddesses Of Stardom Tag League 2019|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5963&page=2|access-date=January 8, 2021|work=Cagematch.net|archive-date=March 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319064111/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5963&page=2|url-status=live}} On December 14, they unsuccessfully challenged the champions in a title match.{{cite web|title=Stardom Goddess Of Stars 2019 – Tag 5|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=246509|access-date=January 8, 2021|work=Cagematch.net|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427102647/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=246509|url-status=live}} Riho made her first appearance since February 16, 2020, on July 11 after the company went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She teamed with World of Stardom Champion Mayu Iwatani to defeat AZM and Momo Watanabe.{{cite web|last=Duffy|first=John|title=Riho returns to STARDOM New Summer 2020 Day 1|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/2020/07/11/riho-returns-to-stardom-new-summer-2020-day-1/|work=Diva Dirt|date=July 11, 2020|access-date=July 13, 2020|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715111701/http://www.diva-dirt.com/2020/07/11/riho-returns-to-stardom-new-summer-2020-day-1/|url-status=live}} On July 26, Riho lost the High Speed Championship to AZM, in a three-way match which also involved Starlight Kid.{{cite web|last=Richards|first=Alex|title=#AndNEW: 3 New Champions At Stardom Cinderella Summer In Tokyo|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2020/07/26/new-champions-cinderella-summer-in-tokyo/|work=Last Word on Pro Wrestling|date=July 26, 2020|access-date=July 26, 2020|archive-date=July 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726105352/https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2020/07/26/new-champions-cinderella-summer-in-tokyo/|url-status=live}} In late December, Dave Meltzer confirmed that Riho would no longer appear for the promotion due to AEW commitments.{{cite web|last=Ravens|first=Andrew|title=AEW's Riho has finished up with Stardom|url=https://wrestlingnews.co/aew-news/aews-riho-has-finished-up-with-stardom/|work=Wrestling News|date=December 28, 2020|access-date=January 4, 2021|archive-date=December 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228153115/https://wrestlingnews.co/aew-news/aews-riho-has-finished-up-with-stardom/|url-status=live}}
Championships and accomplishments
- All Elite Wrestling
- AEW Women's World Championship (1 time, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-womens-championship-history|title=AEW Women's World Championship Title History|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|access-date=February 27, 2020|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009184922/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-womens-championship-history|url-status=live}}
- DDT Pro-Wrestling
- Jiyūgaoka 6-Person Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Great Kojika and Mr. #6{{cite web|url=http://gatohmove.com/里歩/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030071712/http://gatohmove.com/%e9%87%8c%e6%ad%a9/|script-title=ja:里歩|archive-date=October 30, 2014|access-date=May 26, 2013|work=Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling|language=ja}}
- Sea Of Japan 6-Person Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kenny Omega and Mr. #6 (1), and The Great Kojika and Mr. #6 (1)
- UWA World Trios Championship (1 time) – with The Great Kojika and Mr. #6
- Fuka Matsuri
- Fuka Matsuri Rumble (2010){{cite web|url=http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2010/2010032804/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401163911/http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/2010/2010032804/index.html|script-title=ja:風香祭「Fuka Matsuri Fin～風香引退記念試合～」|archive-date=April 1, 2010|date=March 28, 2010|access-date=February 1, 2012|work=Sports Navi|publisher=Yahoo!|language=ja}}
- Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling
- Asia Dream Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kotori (1) and Makoto (1)
- IWA Triple Crown Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/iwaj/iwaj-tc.html|title=International Wrestling Association Triple Crown Title|access-date=November 5, 2014|work=Puroresu Dojo|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113816/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/iwaj/iwaj-tc.html|url-status=live}}
- Super Asia Championship (1 time)
- Gatonun Climax (2014)
- Go Go! Green Curry Khob Khun Cup (2013) – with Antonio Honda
- Super Asia First Champion Determination Tournament (2017)
- Ice Ribbon
- ICE×60 Championship (1 time)
- International Ribbon Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Yuki Sato
- Triangle Ribbon Championship (1 time)
- Teens5 Tournament (2012){{cite web|url=http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_605.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621125335/http://ice-ribbon.ne07.jp/page/resultData_605.html|script-title=ja:10代女子ﾚｽﾗｰ主催興行･Teens5|archive-date=June 21, 2013|access-date=April 15, 2012|work=Ice Ribbon|language=ja}}
- First Triple Crown Champion
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 8 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 100 in 2020{{cite web|title=The PWI Top 100 Female Wrestlers 2020: Full List|date=October 15, 2020|url=https://wrestlingtravel.org/2020/10/15/the-pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2020-full-list/|publisher=Wrestling Travel|access-date=October 15, 2020|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025102211/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2020/10/15/the-pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2020-full-list/|url-status=live}}
- Singapore Pro Wrestling
- Queen of Asia Championship (1 time){{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scAbmMlzB6w|title=Fatal 4 Way for Queen of Asia Championship|date=December 3, 2018 |via=www.youtube.com|access-date=December 8, 2018|archive-date=May 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514074015/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scAbmMlzB6w|url-status=live}}
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- High Speed Championship (1 time)
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