Lightning Nika

Nika Nanakawa is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to WWA, performing under the ring name Lightning Nika and is currently a member of The Divine Angels.
==Early Life==
Nika's passion for wrestling began at a young age when her parents enrolled her in a local dojo. She quickly excelled in the rigorous training, and her parents recognized her commitment to the sport. Despite her wrestling skills having been described as "mediocre" by some of her trainers, she remained determined and continued to pursue her dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
As a girl spoiled by her parents, she was constantly showered with lavish gifts and amenities with their wealth. Nika's upbringing was sheltered, and due to her family's wealth, they had a lot of maids. This led her impressionable young self developing an infatuation with Victorian maids (solely based on their appearance rather than what they did). However, she never learned to be self-sufficient and was abruptly thrust into the realm of self-sufficiency, left to subsist on a meager allowance.
She was branded with the moniker "Lightning" because of how fast she was in track and field. 
== Personality ==
=== Before the Training Arc ===
Nika underwent a sharp and abrupt transformation in her personality during her time in the WWA. Initially, upon entering the WWA, she portrayed a naive and somewhat meek persona, resembling a babyface. Her demeanor was childlike, particularly noticeable when she faced defeat. Instead of displaying sportsmanship toward her opponents, she would often pout and harbor bitterness. Although she refrained from outward temper tantrums, there was an underlying anger, evident in the subtle angry expressions she directed toward those who had defeated her. Her naivety was apparent when she misinterpreted Nikki Kade's intentions, viewing potential harm as an opportunity for bonding.
Struggling to come to terms with her consistent losses, Nika's frustration took on a childlike quality, rooted in her privileged upbringing where she was accustomed to having everything handed to her. In verbal exchanges, especially with Nikki, she consistently fell short due to a lack of honed skills in back-and-forth banter—a crucial element in wrestling promos. Despite her childish outbursts, Nika remained well-intentioned. This was evident in her generous actions, such as leaving Sola Fire some desserts during hospital visits. Moreover, when she recognized Nikki's manipulation by Priscilla Divine and grasped Priscilla's inherently violent nature, she urged Nikki to escape the Divine Mansion. Her concern stemmed from a genuine desire to prevent even her fiercest rival from being corrupted by someone as malevolent as Priscilla.
Traits: naive, compassionate, petulant, persistent
=== After the Training Arc ===
Following her training with Gustavo, all the positive aspects of her personality vanished. Her time in the dungeon transformed her into an exceedingly violent and spiteful person, especially towards her rival Nikki Kade. Any room for kindness, even towards Nikki's friends Amy Flame, Colby Jefferson, and Sapphire, evaporated. Something went awry in her mental state during training, leading to a twisted blend of love and hatred for Sola Fire. Her animosity towards Nikki intensified, shedding the meekness she once exhibited when confronted by Nikki and becoming more assertive. In the face of slight disrespect, she harbored no hesitation to inflict harm.
She developed a manipulative streak, evident in her attempts to portray Lillith, taking advantage of her dense nature, as a monster while presenting herself as a babyface to the audience. She also became scornful, consistently looking down upon people she meets, deeming them unworthy of her time, and although her win-loss record was notably poor, she only developed empathy for those who didn't enjoy a prosperous career in WWA like her, such as Sue Plex and Jo Behr. Her newfound assertiveness prompted her to take under her wing those who had faced many losses in their WWA careers, while diminishing the reverence she once held for Priscilla.
Traits: deceitful, contemptuous, volatile, cunning
==Professional Wrestling Career ==
=== Waifu Wrestling Alliance ===
Lightning Nika is currently a part of a heel stable, has faced multiple defeats in her career and is yet to experience a win which solidifies her position as a jobber. There is a divided opinion among her followers as some are in favor of her leaving The Divine Angels and reuniting with Sola Fire (and the Yellowjackets), while others want her to be a bigger and more significant heel along with Priscilla and Nikki within the Divine Angels.
==== Nico Katz vs. Nikki Kade vs. Lightning Nika (Triple Threat Match) ====
Nika's match debut was a triple threat match against Nico Katz and Nikki Kade. Nico Katz won the match via submission by using the Suffocator against Nika.
===== Concussion =====
While Nika was seated, and her body resting against the corner turnbuckle, Nico's hips collided with Nika's head, causing her to suffer a concussion. However, she was able to recover swiftly thanks to the excellent medical care provided by Priscilla's expert doctors.
==== Sola Fire vs. Lightning Nika (Singles Match) ====
A fan commented negatively on Lightning Nika's work ethic, stating that they haven't seen her train for her upcoming fight against Sola Fire, and predicting that she will lose. She didn't know about the fight, and it was only brought to her attention that she was actually booked for a match against Sola by said fan. Expressing confidence in her ability to win, despite not having trained for the match, Nika's response came across as ignorant and dismissive of her opponent's abilities. Although Nika had a few successful strikes during the match, it was largely one-sided in favor of Sola Fire, who proved to be at a higher level than Nika despite both being rookies.
==== Waifus Collide - 20 Waifu Rumble ====
Lightning Nika was the 12th entry for the rumble. She held her own despite having sustained multiple standing shooting star presses from Keron Croakie. She was eventually eliminated via clothesline delivered by Keron Croakie.
==== Hardcore Title Tournament ====
Lightning Nika faced Mary Mia in the first round but was eliminated, succumbing to Mary Mia's devastating Penance Rack submission.
==== Holly Hope-Again vs. Lightning Nika (No Holds Barred) ====
In a swift 2-minute and 40-second encounter, Holly Hope-Again effortlessly squashed Nika, showcasing her dominance by securing victory in a clean match despite it being a No Holds Barred match. After the fight, Holly took her victory a step further by spitting on her defeated opponent and giving her a little jostling with her foot. Nika was thoroughly beaten by Holly, who wanted to show her rival at the time, Ranger Rabbit, that she was clearly the stronger wrestler. Nika refused to stay down and tried to get back up, but Holly chucked away her microphone which hit Nika on her stomach causing her to crumble back down, as Holly strutted away triumphantly.
==== Amy Flame vs. Lightning Nika ====
Amy Flame emerged victorious over Nika by executing a second Burning Hammer, after Nika had demonstrated remarkable resilience by kicking out of the first one. This was considered a dream match of Amy's despite feeling remorseful over having to defeat Nika.
==== The Rookie Cup ====
Kryptine squared off against Lightning Nika in the first round. Kryptine's prowess proved to be overwhelming, as she not only defeated the senior rookie but also shook the entire federation by hurling her opponent out of the ring and crashing through the announcer's table. There were rumors that Nika happened to cushion her fall to the announcer's table with her ample breasts.
==== Duna Sands vs. Lightning Nika ====
Duna Sands competed against Lightning Nika in a highly anticipated return match, ultimately emerging victorious by pinfall. The purpose of this match for Nika was to assess the effectiveness of the training she had undergone with Gustavo. However, due to her recent training and its physical demands on her body, Nika felt she was not in optimal physical condition for the match.
==== Holly Hope-Again vs. Lightning Nika ====
This is the second match to gauge how strong Nika has been in her training. Unfortunately, Nika lost to Holly again.
==== Skelly Skelly vs. Lightning Nika ====
In the third and final opportunity for Nika to demonstrate her growth in training, facing Skelly Skelly, her performance would determine her fate. A loss would result in her being sent to the deepest depths of the training chamber, where she would face the most intense, grueling trials. Unfortunately, Nika suffered defeat once again, making her the first WWA wrestler to reach double-digit losses without a single victory.
==== Lillith vs. Lightning Nika ====
Nika triumphed over Lillith, delivering a decisive blow with a second Lightning Knee to bring the fight to an end. Post-match, Nika had a cunning plan to tarnish Lillith's image by provoking her into attacking. Extending a seemingly friendly hand, Nika engaged in a conversation with Lillith, their words lost in the cacophony of the crowd. Seizing the opportunity, Nika skillfully taunted Lillith with claims of cooking and consuming DOG. In a fit of rage, Lillith cornered Nika, overpowering her with a vice-like grip. Nika swiftly succumbed from the strangulation, her unconsciousness aided by the exhaustion from the grueling match. Suddenly regaining her senses, Lillith withdrew, leaving Nika's lifeless body to crumple onto the unforgiving canvas, her pained, uncouth expression exposed to the audience. The medical staff promptly arrived, placing Nika onto a stretcher and whisking her away for necessary medical attention.
=== Feud with Nikki Kade and Nico Katz ===
At Wrestle Waifus 60, Lightning Nika, who was supposed to face Katz in the next match, was unavailable. Nico then expressed her interest in facing Nikki in a match since Kade was unable to respond to her earlier challenge due to her incarceration. However, at Wrestle Waifus 61, Nika, who was stated to have been busy working, returned and raised the stakes by proposing a triple threat match with Katz and Kade, which both wrestlers accepted.
The proposed match between Nico, Nikki, and Nika was dubbed the 'Battle of the Nikkes' by a fan. All three competitors expressed a strong desire to demonstrate their wrestling prowess and prove to be the best "Nikke." Lightning Nika criticized Nikki Kade for her decision to sell adult content on Lonelyfans as a means of escaping her financial difficulties. Nika claimed that Nikki had compromised her sense of pride by taking an easy way out, whereas she herself was committed to maintaining honor and integrity (despite having to work minimum wage jobs day in and day out), which she had learned from her dojo.
In response, Kade dismissed Lightning Nika's criticism as self-righteousness and argued that working long hours would have a negative impact on one's training routine, which Nika silently admits, for it had apparently taken toll in her wrestling prowess. Kade also taunted her rival by suggesting that even Lightning Nika's trainers, whom she revered, were likely subscribed to her Lonelyfans, in contrast to the disdain they might have for Kade's profession.
=== Nika's Dojo Trainers ===
During Wrestle Waifus 61, Nika had intended to get food from her trainers for free, as she had not received any money from her parents that week. As she was about to enter the residence where her trainers were holding a "boys night out", she caught sight of Kade's mature-themed material on display through the window. Feeling dejected, she made the choice to return home and consume the canned food that she had set aside for emergencies. Her respect to her revered trainers had dissipated. Kade's earlier claim that even Lightning Nika's trainers were likely subscribed to her adult content page was proven to be true. Kade further intensified the tension by announcing her intention to use Lightning Nika's former trainers against her, via seeking training from them herself and obtaining information about Nika's weaknesses from them. Her weaknesses were stated to be any moves that were humiliating/sexual, being the chaste person she is. Nika responded to Nikki's taunts by showing indifference towards her trainers and referred to them as "disgusting pigs."
=== Priscilla's Aid and Invitation to The Divine Angels ===
Priscilla Divine came to Nika's aid by evening the odds in her rivalry with Nikki by covering all of Nika's living expenses so that she could finally focus solely on training. Priscilla even allowed Nika access to Priscilla's personal gym and team of trainers, but also insisted that Nika clean the equipment after each use, as she did not want the "sweat of a poor" on her belongings. Nika ignored the condescending remark and just expressed her utmost gratitude. Priscilla even went as far as to offer Nika a permanent arrangement if she were to deliberately injure Nikki, but Nika refused to compromise her values and decided against it. It was mentioned that there was a desire to regain the full attention of all her trainers back to her.
== In-Ring ==
Lightning Nika excels as a striker by leveraging her expertise in leading speed drills and her background in track and field within the WWA Dojo. Her remarkable skill lies in swiftly and forcefully executing leg strikes, with a special emphasis on delivering knee strikes. Renowned for her agility in the ring, she earned the esteemed title of the fastest fighter during her tenure at the dojo. However, since joining the Divine Angels, she has gained weight, resulting in a noticeable increase in the size of her breasts, which has caused her to slow down. As a consequence, her stamina has taken a noticeable hit, and this has taken a toll to her abilities as a fighter and is now considered as one of the jobbers in WWA.
=== Pre-Training ===
Before Nika's training with Gustavo.
STR	★ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰	1/5
TCH	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	1/5
STA	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	1/5
AGI	★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆	3/5
CHA	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	1/5
=== Post-Training ===
After Nika's training with Gustavo.
STR	★ ★ ✰ ✰ ✰	2/5
TCH	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	1/5
STA	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆	2/5
AGI	★ ★ ★ ★ ☆	4/5
CHA	★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	1/5
===Finishing Moves===
*Nikaps (Running Knee)
===Signature Moves===
*Lightkneeng (Springboard Diving Knee)
*Deadly Night Shade into a German Suplex
==Trivia ==
* Lightning Nika is seldom referred to as L. Nika, as the abbreviated form bears resemblance to R. Mika (Rainbow Mika) from the Street Fighter franchise. It's noteworthy that R. Mika's real name is Mika Nanakawa and she also happens to be a professional wrestler, making it possible that Nika's name drew inspiration from hers.
*Nika is another name for Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Ironically, Nika instead holds a lengthy, uninterrupted series of losses.
*The word "Nika" is similar to a Romanized Japanese word that roughly translates to "toothy grin."
*Her hairstyle is often misunderstood. While her chibi art and picture in the Top 20 Waifus may suggest a ponytail at the back, in reality, she actually rocks a stylish side ponytail.
*Among the 92 active wrestlers (including GJPW), she holds the respectable 10th position in the second popularity poll that was held in WWA 200.
*She currently holds the record for the highest number of losses in WWA.
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File:Nika Bandage 4.png|Nika's attire when she was in the hospital, also worn for her training arc
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