Pure-J
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| Founded | August 11, 2017[1] |
|---|---|
| Style | Joshi puroresu |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Founder | Command Bolshoi[1] |
| Predecessor | JWP Joshi Puroresu |
| Website | pure-j.jp |
Pure-J (ピュアＪ, Pyua J) is a Japanese Joshi puroresu (women's professional wrestling) promotion established on August 11, 2017, by Command Bolshoi.
History
[edit]With the closure of JWP Joshi Puroresu on April 2, 2017, it was announced that Command Bolshoi will be in charge of a new promotion Pure-J. It was also confirmed that Pure-J would retain control of the Daily Sports Women's Tag Team and Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championships.[2] Pure-J held it first event on August 11, 2017.[3]
On October 9, 2017, Pure-J crowned their first Openweight Champion, Hanako Nakamori, where Nakamori defeated Manami Katsu in the finals of a 12-woman tournament to become the inaugural champion.[4] Since then, there have been 7 reigns, with Leon being the current champion in her second reign.[5]
On April 21, 2019, Bolshoi held her retirement show from professional wrestling, where she participated in a gauntlet match that ended in time limit draw.[6]
On May 27, 2020, it was announced that Pure-J joined to Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV), a streaming company which airs independent promotions shows.[7]
Roster
[edit]Wrestlers
[edit]| Ring name[8] | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Akari | Bemita Elgueta Saldias | |
| Chesca | Unknown | |
| Chie Ozora | Chiemi Shioya | |
| Crea | Tsukada Kurea | |
| Flying Penguin | Unknown | KSR Champion 2point5 Joshi Pro-Wrestling |
| Hanako Nakamori | Hanako Kobayashi | Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Champion Pure-J Openweight Champion |
| Honoka | Unknown | Princess of Pro Wrestling Champion Pro Wrestling Wave |
| Jenne | Unknown | |
| Kaho Kobayashi | Kaho Kobayashi | Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Champion Freelancer |
| Kazuki | Kazuko Fujiwara | |
| Leon | Rena Takase | |
| Momo Tani | Unknown | |
| Rydeen Hagane | Noriko Matsumoto | |
| Saki | Saki Watanabe | Girl's Pro-Wrestling Unit Color's |
Officials
[edit]| Ring name[8] | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Command Bolshoi | Unknown | Owner |
| Saki | Saki Tsuda | Ring announcer |
| Tessy Sugo | Hiromi Sugo | Referee |
Notable alumni
[edit]- Akino
- Alex Lee
- Alexander Otsuka
- Aoi Kizuki
- Ayako Hamada
- Ayako Sato
- Azumi Hyuga
- Chikayo Nagashima
- Emi Sakura
- Giulia
- Hana Kimura
- Hikari Shimizu
- Hikaru Shida
- Hiroyo Matsumoto
- Kagetsu
- Kakeru Sekiguchi
- Kyoko Inoue
- Manami Katsu
- Manami Toyota
- Mari Apache
- Mari Manji
- Mariko Yoshida
- Mayumi Ozaki
- Mika Iwata
- Mio Momono
- Miyuki Takase
- Mikami
- Megumi Yabushita
- Meiko Satomura
- Nagisa Nozaki
- Ricky Fuji
- Riko Kaiju
- Riho
- Rina Shingaki
- Rin Kadokura
- Sachie Abe
- Saki
- Saori Anou
- Sareee
- Sawako Shimono
- Suzu Suzuki
- Takako Inoue
- Tam Nakano
- Tae Honma
- Totoro Satsuki
- Tsubasa Kuragaki
- Waka Tsukiyama
- Yako Fujigasaki
- Yuu
- Yumiko Hotta
Backstage personnel
[edit]| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Command Bolshoi | Unknown | Owner and promoter of Pure-J |
| Saki Tsuda | Unknown | Ring Announcer |
Championships
[edit]As of September 24, 2026.
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure-J Openweight Championship |  |
Hanako Nakamori | 6 | January 4, 2026 | 263+ | Tokyo, Japan | Defeated Saki at PURE-J 2026 First Battle. |
| Princess of Pro Wrestling Championship |  |
Miria Koga | 1 | August 15, 2026 | 40+ | Tokyo, Japan | Defeated Honoka at WAVE Yumi Ohka 25th Anniversary. |
| Daily Sports Women's Tag Team Championship |   |
Kaori Yoneyama and Kazuki | 1 (6, 4) |
June 21, 2026 | 95+ | Tokyo, Japan | Defeated Hanako Nakamori and Kaho Kobayashi at PURE-J Rainbow Unicorn Vol. 7. |
| KSR Championship | |
Flying Penguin | 1 | January 19, 2025 | 613+ | Osaka, Japan | Defeated Momo Tani at Pure-J Osaka Festival 2025 ~ Winter Battle. |
References
[edit]- 1 2 JWPから「Pure-J」へ 8・11後楽園大会で旗揚げ. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ↑ 日本最古の女子プロ団体ＪＷＰの全選手が独立、新団体旗揚げへ. Daily Sports Online (in Japanese). Kobe Shimbun. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ↑ "PURE-J Debut Show ~ Dream Go!". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database.
- ↑ Reid, Ciara (October 12, 2017). "Ringbelles Roundup (10/11/17) – Hanako Nakamori wins PURE-J belt, Viper retains at Fierce Females, Misaki Ohata is WAVE Champ, Toni Storm wins another tourney, WWR results, SHINE 46 & more". PWPonderings.
- ↑ Richards, Alex (July 26, 2020). "#AndNEW: Leon Wins PURE-J Openweight Championship". Last Word on Pro Wrestling.
- ↑ "Pure-J: The farewell of Command Bolshoi". Superluchas. April 28, 2019.
- ↑ Richards, Alex (May 27, 2020). "Pure-J To Start Streaming On IWTV". Last Word on Pro Wrestling.
- 1 2 "フライング・ペンギンが谷ももからの大金星で第2代KSR王者に！「34歳でデビューして"絶対無理や"って言われ続けて。でもベルト獲ったぞ～っ!!」と叫ぶ！". battle-news.com (in Japanese). January 21, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Pure-J official site in Japanese
