Riho

Riho (June 4, 1997) is a Japannese female professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. She is the first-ever AEW Women's World Champion.

Career History

Japanese promotions (2006-present)

Riho debuted as early as the age of 9. Her career includes extensive work in promotions such as WRESTLE-1, Ice Ribbon, Dramatic Dream Team, REINA, Big Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling HEAT UP. Among her titles in the promotions across Japan, Riho is a one-time Triangle Ribbon Champion and a one-time International Ribbon Tag Team Champion.

International promotions (2016-present)

Beginning around 2016, Riho expanded her wrestling exposure to promotions outside of Japan, including England's Pro Wrestling EVE, China's Chinese Wrestling Federation, Taiwan's New Taiwan Wrestling, Singapore Pro Wrestling, Philippine Wrestling Revolution and Oriental Wrestling Entertainment.

All Elite Wrestling (2019-present)

Riho debuted at AEW Double or Nothing, where she teamed with Hikaru Shida and Ryo Mizunami in six-woman tag match defeating Aja Kong, Emi Sakura & Yuka Sakazaki. She returned at Fyter Fest, where Riho won a triple threat match defeating Nyla Rose and Yuka Sakazaki. At Fight For The Fallen, Riho teamed with Britt Baker in a tag match lost against Bea Priestley & Shoko Nakajima. At All Out, Riho returned in a singles match defeating Hikaru Shida. On the series debut of AEW Dynamite, Riho wrestled on the October 2 episode. There, Riho's episode debut was in a match against Nyla Rose for the vacant AEW Women's World Championship. The match concluded with Riho winning the title to become the first-ever AEW Women's Champion. Riho returned on the October 9 episode of Dynamite, teaming with Dr. Britt Baker DMD in a tag match defeating Emi Sakura & Bea Priestley. The following week on the October 16 episode of Dynamite, Riho's first title defense was held against her recent tag team partner Britt Baker. The match concluded with Riho countering Baker's Lockjaw submission with a roll-up pin. Afterwards, Baker and Riho shook hands in sportsmanship.

Wrestling facts

Finishers and Signature Moves

Jumping Knee
Northern Light Suplex
Face Kick
Gannosuke Clutch
Victory Roll to Double Stomp

Nicknames

Tag Teams and Stables

Championships and accomplishments

All Elite Wrestling

AEW Women's World Championship (1 time)

Dramatic Dream Team

DDT Jiyugaoka Six-Person Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Great Kojika and Mr. #6
DDT Nihonkai Six-Man 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)

Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling

Asia Dream Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kotori
IWA Triple Crown Championship (2 times)
Super Asia Championship (1 time, current)
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)
First Triple Crown Champion

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

PWI ranked her #43 in the 2019 PWI Top 100 Females

Singapore Pro Wrestling

Queen of Asia Championship (1 time)

External links and references

All Elite Wrestling
Roster
Abadon • Adam Page • Allie • Angélico • Anna Jayy • Austin Gunn • Big Swole • Billy • Brandi • Brandon Cutler • Brian Cage • Britt Baker • Cash Wheeler • Cezar Bononi • Chris Jericho • Christopher Daniels • Chuck Taylor • Cody • Colt Cabana • Darby Allin • Darius Martin • Daunte Martin • Dax Harwood • Dustin Rhodes • Eddie Kingston • Evil Uno • Five • Frankie Kazarian • Hikaru Shida • Isiah Kassidy • Jack Evans • Jade Cargill • Jake Hager • Joey Janela • John Silver • Jon Moxley • Jungle Boy • Kenny Omega • Kip Sabian • Kris Statlander • Lance Archer • Lee Johnson • Leva Bates • Luchasaurus • Luther • Marko Stunt • Marq Quen • Matt Hardy • Matt Jackson • Matt Sydal • Max Caster • Maxwell Jacob Friedman • Mel • Michael Nakazawa • Miro • Nick Jackson • Nyla Rose • PAC • Penelope Ford • Penta El Zero M • Peter Avalon • Q.T. Marshall • Reba • Rey Fénix • Ricky Starks • Riho • Sammy Guevara • Scorpio Sky • Serena Deeb • Serpentico • Stu Grayson • Shawn Spears • Sonny Kiss • Tay Conti • Ten • The Blade • The Butcher • Trent • Wardlow • Will Hobbs
Tag Teams & Stables
Best Friends • Brotherhood • Chaos Project • Dark Order • Death Triangle • The Gunn Club • FTR • Jurassic Express • Private Party • SCU • The Butcher And The Blade • The Elite • The Hybrid 2 • The Inner Circle • The Lucha Brothers • The Young Bucks • Top Flight
Broadcasters
Alex Abrahantes • Dasha Gonzalez • Excalibur • Goldenboy • Jim Ross • Tony Schiavone • Taz
Referees
Aubrey Edwards • Bryce Remsburg • Frank Gastineau • Mike Posey • Paul Turner • Rick Knox
Ring Announcers
Justin Roberts
Interviewers
Alex Marvez • Chris Van Vliet • Jenn Decker
Staff
Arn Anderson Trainer • Billy Gunn (Road Agent, Trainer) • B.J. Whitmer (Coach) • Dean Malenko (Coach) • Hikaru Shida (Trainer) • Jerry Lynn (Road Agent, Trainer) • Jim Ross (Road Agent, Booker, Backstage Helper) • QT Marshall (Trainer) • Tully Blanchard (Trainer)