Victoria Yuzuki
{{short description|Japanese professional wrestler}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Victoria Yuzuki
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|02|01|mf=y}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=40317|title=Yuzuki • General Information|website=wrestlingdata.com|first=Axel|last=Saalbach|access-date=May 5, 2024}}
|birth_place = Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
|names = {{ubl|Victoria Yuzuki
Yuzuki}}
|weight = 56 kg
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|trainer = Milano Collection A. T.
Mayu Iwatani
|debut = 2023
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Yuzuki Kokawa is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to Dream Star Fighting Marigold under the ring name {{nihongo|Victoria Yuzuki|ビクトリア弓月|Victoria Yuzuki}} and is a former Marigold Super Fly Champion.{{cite web|url=https://dsf-marigold.com/wrestlers/yuzuki.html|title=ビクトリア弓月|work=Dream Star Fighting Marigold|access-date=April 25, 2024|language=Japanese}} She is also known for her brief tenure with World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is a former Stardom Rookie of the Year winner and a former member of Stars.{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/yuzuki-23112.html|title=Yuzuki Profile & Match Listing|work=profightdb.com|author=Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|access-date=May 5, 2024}}
Professional wrestling career
=World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–2024)=
Yuzuki made her professional wrestling debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom at Stardom New Blood West 1 on November 17, 2023, where she fell short to Momo Watanabe in singles competition.{{cite web|url=https://www.bodyslam.net/2023/11/17/stardom-new-blood-west-1-results-11-17-2023/|title=STARDOM NEW BLOOD WEST 1 Results (11/17/2023)|website=Bodyslam.net|first=Lewis|last=Carlan|date=November 17, 2023|access-date=November 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119153835/https://www.bodyslam.net/2023/11/17/stardom-new-blood-west-1-results-11-17-2023/|archive-date=November 19, 2023|url-status=live}} At Stardom Nagoya Big Winter on December 2, 2023, she teamed up with Mina Shirakawa in a losing effort against Miyu Amasaki and Hanako.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-nagoya-big-winter-2023-results-12223-suzu-suzuki-aphrodite-more|title=STARDOM Nagoya Big Winter 2023 Results (12/2/23): Suzu Suzuki, AphroditE, More|website=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=December 2, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203201820/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-nagoya-big-winter-2023-results-12223-suzu-suzuki-aphrodite-more|archive-date=December 3, 2023|url-status=live}} At Stardom New Blood 12 on December 25, 2023, Yuzuki teamed up with Hanako in a losing effort against Haruka Umesaki and Miyu Amasaki.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwmania.com/stardom-new-blood-12-results-december-25-2023|title=Stardom New Blood 12 Results – December 25, 2023|work=PWMania.com|first=Ethan|last=Black|date=December 25, 2023|access-date=December 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228152831/https://www.pwmania.com/stardom-new-blood-12-results-december-25-2023|archive-date=December 28, 2023|url-status=live}} At Stardom Dream Queendom 2023 on December 29, she teamed up with Amasaki and Azusa Inaba to defeat Hanako, Kurara Sayaka and Ranna Yagami.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-dream-queendom-2023-results-122923-suzu-suzuki-vs-maika-more|title=Stardom Dream Queendom 2023 Results (12/29/23): Suzu Suzuki vs. Maika, More|website=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=December 29, 2023|access-date=December 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230153654/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-dream-queendom-2023-results-122923-suzu-suzuki-vs-maika-more|archive-date=December 30, 2023|url-status=live}}
At Stardom New Year Stars 2024 on January 3, Yuzuki won the reactivated Stardom Rookie of the Year tournament by defeating Ranna Yagami in the first rounds and Hanako in the second rounds.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-new-year-stars-2024-results/|title=STARDOM NEW YEAR STARS 2024 Results: New Artists of Stardom Champions Crowned, More|website=411Mania|first=Jeremy|last=Thomas|date=January 3, 2024|access-date=January 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105003913/https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-new-year-stars-2024-results/|archive-date=January 5, 2024|url-status=live}} One night later at Ittenyon Stardom Gate on January 4, 2024, she teamed up with Hanako and Yagami to defeat Queen's Quest (Lady C and Hina) and Sayaka Kurara.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-ittenyon-stardom-gate-2024-results-1424-mayu-iwatani-vs-syuri|title=STARDOM Ittenyon Stardom Gate 2024 Results (1/4/24): Mayu Iwatani vs. Syuri|website=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=January 4, 2023|access-date=January 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104235603/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-ittenyon-stardom-gate-2024-results-1424-mayu-iwatani-vs-syuri|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live}} At a house show from January 14, 2024, Yuzuki joined Stars after leader Mayu Iwatani accepted her request.{{cite web|url=https://wrestlepurists.com/yuzuki-joins-stars-jto-girls-tournament-starts-arisa-nakajima-injured-weekly-joshi-guide/|title=Yuzuki Joins STARS, JTO Girls Tournament Starts, Arisa Nakajima Injured / Weekly Joshi Guide|work=wrestlepurists.com|publisher=Wrestle Purists|date=January 15, 2024|access-date=January 16, 2024}} At Stardom Supreme Fight 2024 on February 4, she unsuccessfully challenged Rina for the Future of Stardom Championship.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-supreme-fight-2024-results-2-4-24/|title=STARDOM Supreme Fight 2024 Results 2.4.24): Saori Anou Defends Title, More|website=411Mania|date=February 4, 2024|access-date=February 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205115512/https://411mania.com/wrestling/stardom-supreme-fight-2024-results-2-4-24/|archive-date=February 5, 2024|url-status=live}} At the 2024 edition of the Cinderella Tournament, Yuzuki fell short to Starlight Kid in the first rounds from March 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/03/10/stardom-cinderella-tournament-opening-round-march-9-results-review/|title=STARDOM CINDERELLA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND (MARCH 9) RESULTS & REVIEW|work=voicesofwrestling.com|first=Alex|last=Richards|date=March 9, 2024|access-date=March 9, 2024}} On March 31, 2024, it was reported that Yuzuki left Stardom.
=Dream Star Fighting Marigold (2024–present)=
In early April 2024, Yuzuki, now going by Victoria Yuzuki, was announced as part of the newly created promotion of Dream Star Fighting Marigold and was scheduled to participate in their inaugural event Marigold Fields Forever.{{cite news|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=April 15, 2024|title=Rossy Ogawa announces launch of Marigold promotion|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/japan/rossy-ogawa-announces-launch-of-marigold-promotion|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=May 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416193139/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/japan/rossy-ogawa-announces-launch-of-marigold-promotion|archive-date=April 16, 2024|url-status=live}} She, along with Nanae Takahashi, participated in the very first event in Marigold's history, with Yuzuki losing.{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=May 20, 2024|title=Marigold Fields Forever Results (5/20): Bozilla & Sareee vs. Giulia & Utami Hayashishita|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/marigold-fields-forever-results-520-bozilla-sareee-vs-giulia-utami-hayashishita|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=Fightful|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521003853/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/marigold-fields-forever-results-520-bozilla-sareee-vs-giulia-utami-hayashishita|archive-date=May 21, 2024|url-status=live}} On January 3, 2025, at First Dream, Yuzuki defeated Natsumi Showzuki to win the Marigold Super Fly Championship, making it the first title in Yuzuki's career.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/marigold-first-dream-2025-results-1325-sareee-vs-utami-hayashishita|title=Marigold First Dream 2025 Results (1/3/25): Sareee vs. Utami Hayashishita|website=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=January 3, 2025|access-date=January 4, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104140718/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/marigold-first-dream-2025-results-1325-sareee-vs-utami-hayashishita|archive-date=January 4, 2025|url-status=live}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Dream Star Fighting Marigold
- Marigold Super Fly Championship (1 time)
- Dream★Star GP Award (1 time)
- Skill Award (2024){{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/318299 | script-title=ja:【マリーゴールド】林下詩美がリーグ戦優勝 王者Sareeeに挑戦へ「完全復活を叫ばせてください」|date=September 28, 2024 | accessdate=September 28, 2024 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=Japanese|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928204538/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/318299 |archive-date=September 28, 2024 |url-status=live}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 208 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2024{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2024.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 250 Female for 2024|work=profightdb.com|author=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=October 6, 2024}}
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Stardom Rookie of the Year (2023)
References
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