Arisa Kawasaki

**Ham @ Tachibana**

## Championship Belts

**B-1 Championship***Oct 24, 2020 - Dec 12, 2020*

**BWP Championship**

*Aug 7, 2021 - Sep 5, 2021*

**Arisa Kawasaki** is a former Japanese AV actress and pro wrestler. She was best known for her first run with the BATTLE organization from 2017 to 2021 as part of the BWP roster. Her accomplishments include being a former **B-1 Champion** in 2020 and **BWP Champion** in 2021. It was announced that Kawasaki is making a comeback after a two-year retirement.

## Character Bio

Billed from Gunma Prefecture, Kawasaki was destined for success ever since her September 2017 debut with a win over **Kasumi Matsuoka**. From there and onwards, Kawasaki would later develop into one of BWP’s all-time greats. She first started as a heel who likes tormenting her opponents and laughing at their dispense. By the end of her first run (and also in her current run after coming back from retirement), Kawasaki became a babyface following in the footsteps of BWP's top draw, **YUE**.

## BATTLE (2017-2021, 2023-)

### From Rookie to Superstar

In 2018, Kawasaki wrestled two big names in the form of **Madoka Hitomi** and **Kou Asumi** but lost in both matches. Despite the setback, Kawasaki would slowly develop as a valuable player heading into 2019.

### The Queen of NEXT

In February 2019, by popular demand, Kawasaki made her first live appearance at **BWP NEXT 01** defeating **Yuma Mayuno**. The two would be involved in a rematch where Kawasaki won again. She continues to get wins over the likes of **Aine Kagura** and **Moe Hazuki**. For live events, she defeated **Yua Nanami** at **BWP NEXT 02** and **Haruka Kurano** at **BWP NEXT 03**. Kawasaki would have the record of being undefeated in the NEXT live events from 2019 through 2020.

### B-1 Champion

In August 2019, Kawasaki went up against **Ririka Hoshikawa**, the former Madoka Hitomi for the vacant **B-1 Championship** at **BWP 05** where she lost. Though she failed to capture the belt, it would not be the last time she would get another title shot. In October 2020, history repeats itself in another vacant B-1 title match that took place at **BWP NEXT 05** where Kawasaki defeated **Aina Nagase** in the main event and won the belt. Unfortunately, her reign would be short-lived by December when she dropped the belt to **Ako Momona**, the former Kou Asumi in a double title match at **BWP 08**.

### Rebound & Endorsement

Despite losing the B-1 belt, Kawasaki did get her revenge on Momona before the new year in a non-title bout. She would continue to improve in the ring that rewarded her with back-to-back wins over SSS Champion **Ham @ Tachibana** at **BWP NEXT 04** and the **2020 GW Arrival**. In July, Kawasaki wrestled YUE in one of the greatest BWP matches ever produced despite ending in a draw. This was the period where YUE was the heel and Kawasaki was the babyface. After the match, YUE personally endorses Kawasaki as the next ace for BWP.

### BWP Champion & Departure/Retirement

In 2021, Kawasaki's journey to the **BWP Championship** hit a roadblock where her unbeaten streak came to an end at **BWP NEXT 06** losing to **Saya Minami**. Despite losing her perfect record, Kawasaki would get the last laugh when she became the BWP Champion at **Fighting Girls International 01** defeating FGI rookie **Rua Takashiki**. Announced on September 5 via X (Twitter), Kawasaki decided to retire thus relinquishing the BWP belt. Despite her departure, Kawasaki expressed her gratitude and hopes for a return someday.

## Return From Retirement

On September 26, it was announced that Kawasaki would end her 2-year retirement to compete in **BWP NEXT 11**, main eventing against current **BWP Champion** **Nana Maeno** in a battle of the 2 most recent belt holders. Despite coming out of the match with a loss, Kawasaki and Maeno shared an emotional moment and stood together in unity for BWP. Aside from a match with rookie **Satori Sano**, Kawasaki is making another live appearance at **BWP 11: Heroines Assemble** against **Akari Niimura** for the first time since the 2021 steel cage bout for K-Cat.

## K-Cat Project (2021)

Kawasaki made one notable appearance for the K-Cat Project organization against Niimura in the first-ever steel cage match in Japanese catfight history. She not only lost to Niimura but also did not become K-Cat Project Champion.

## Other Media

Kawasaki previously worked as an AV actress and modeling gigs from 2016 until her 2021 retirement.

## Championships & Accomplishments

* B-1 Championship (1 time)
* BWP Championship (1 time)

## Wrestling Moves

### Trademark Moves

* **Torture Rack**
* **Liger Bomb**
* **Boston Crab**
* ***Kawasaki Crab*** (Reverse Twin Tail Boston Crab)

### Signature Moves

* Superplex
* Michinoku Driver
* Surfboard Stretch
* Dragon Sleeper
* Choke Hold
* Sleeper Hold