Asuka

Known as: Asuka, Kana, Kanako Urai, Space Galaxy Warrior Leona
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Asuka, with her Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions she worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles she won, her Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, her appearance changes through the years, and more.

Kanako Urai (浦井 佳奈子) was born in Osaka, Japan on September 26, 1981, and she is currently 44 years old.

She is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand under the ring name of Asuka.

Currently, she is a member of the team of The Kabuki Warriors (with Kairi Sane).

Asuka is a 4-time World Champion, and has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during her career. She is also a 1-time Royal Rumble winner, 1-time Money In The Bank winner, WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion and WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion.

Asuka Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderFemale
  • Real NameKanako Urai (浦井 佳奈子)
  • Ring Names
    • Asuka (September 23, 2015 - Present)
    • Kana (June 26, 2004 - September 22, 2015)
    • Kanako Urai (March 20, 2004 - June 25, 2004)
    • Space Galaxy Warrior Leona (April 4, 2010 - April 27, 2014)
  • Born September 26, 1981 (age 44)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceOsaka, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Osaka, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
  • Weight
    • 137 lbs (62 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Empress of Tomorrow; The World Famous

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 20, 2004 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 29, 2024Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown May 1, 2023April 28, 2024
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 25, 2022April 30, 2023
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEOctober 1, 2021April 24, 2022
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw October 14, 2019September 30, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 17, 2018October 13, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw September 11, 2017April 16, 2018
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT September 23, 2015September 10, 2017
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYSeptember 23, 2007September 15, 2015
    PromotionJapanese Women Pro-Wrestling ProjectJWPJanuary 27, 2013August 16, 2015
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHApril 16, 2014May 21, 2015
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTFebruary 8, 2015February 8, 2015
    PromotionSHIMMER Women AthletesSHIMMERJanuary 1, 2011October 19, 2014
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1ZERO1March 13, 2014March 13, 2014
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTJanuary 16, 2011January 6, 2013
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAANovember 27, 2012November 27, 2012
    PromotionToryumon MexicoTORYUMON MEXICOJune 10, 2012June 10, 2012
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSNovember 27, 2011November 27, 2011
    PromotionJapanese Women Pro-Wrestling ProjectJWPNovember 20, 2011November 20, 2011
    PromotionNEO Women’s Pro WrestlingNEOJanuary 13, 2008December 26, 2010
    PromotionJWP Joshi PuroresuJWPJanuary 13, 2008January 13, 0210
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSOctober 19, 2008September 6, 2009
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWJanuary 7, 2008July 7, 2008
    PromotionJD Star Women's Pro WrestlingJD STARSeptember 25, 2005March 4, 2006
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 23, 2005December 18, 2005
    PromotionMajor Girl's Fighting AtoZATOZMarch 20, 2004November 29, 2005
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWAugust 7, 2005August 7, 2005
    PromotionJapanese Women Pro-Wrestling ProjectJWPJuly 18, 2005July 18, 2005
    PromotionAll Japan Women's Pro-WrestlingAJWDecember 28, 2004January 14, 2005

  • Images History

    Jun 2025
    Jun 2025
    Jan 2023
    Jan 2023
    Apr 2022
    Apr 2022
    May 2020
    May 2020
    Apr 2018
    Apr 2018
    Sep 2017
    Sep 2017
    Mar 2016
    Mar 2016
    Sep 2015
    Sep 2015
    Apr 2012
    Apr 2012
    Jun 2010
    Jun 2010
    Jan 2006
    Jan 2006
    Mar 2004
    Mar 2004

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelTurned on Rhea Ripley and IYO SKYSeptember 22, 2025Present
    TweenerStarted arguing with IYO SKY & Kairi SaneAugust 18, 2025September 21, 2025
    FaceReturned on RAW as a faceJune 16, 2025August 17, 2025
    HeelTurned on Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair to join Damage CTRLNovember 10, 2023June 15, 2025
    FaceHelped Charlotte Flair and Shotzi to defeat Damage CTRLSeptember 8, 2023November 9, 2023
    HeelTurned on Bianca Belair attacking her with green mistMay 12, 2023September 7, 2023
    TweenerAttacked Bianca Belair after a matchMarch 20, 2023May 11, 2023
    FaceEmbraced Becky Lynch after the announcement of her pregnancyMay 11, 2020March 19, 2023
    HeelTurned on her manager Paige spitting green mist on herOctober 14, 2019May 10, 2020
    FaceSeptember 23, 2015October 13, 2019

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    RAW Mid CardDecember 15, 2025Present
    RAW Upper CardSeptember 22, 2025December 14, 2025
    RAW Mid CardJuly 13, 2025September 21, 2025
    RAW Upper CardJune 16, 2025July 12, 2025
    RAW InjuredKnee surgeryMay 5, 2024June 15, 2025
    RAW Mid CardNovember 10, 2023May 4, 2024
    SD Upper CardJanuary 28, 2023November 9, 2023
    RAW Mid CardJuly 11, 2022January 27, 2023
    RAW Upper CardApril 25, 2022July 10, 2022
    WWE InjuredShoulder injuryJuly 19, 2021April 24, 2022
    RAW Upper CardDecember 16, 2019July 18, 2021
    RAW Mid CardApril 16, 2019December 15, 2019
    SD Upper CardJanuary 1, 2018April 15, 2019
    RAW Mid CardOctober 22, 2017December 31, 2017
    RAW InactiveVignettesAugust 20, 2017October 21, 2017
    NXT Upper CardFebruary 10, 2016August 19, 2017
    NXT Mid CardSeptember 23, 2015February 9, 2016

  • Finishers

    • Asuka Lock / Kana Lock / Dojime Chickenwing Facelock - Crossface Chickenwing with Bodyscissors (March 20, 2004 - Present)
    • Empress Kick - Spin Kick (September 23, 2015 - Present)
    • Empress Impact - Running Hip Attack to the face of a seated opponent (June 16, 2025 - Present)
    • Billiken - Running Hip Attack to the face of a seated opponent (March 20, 2004 - September 22, 2015)
    • Kanagon - Grounded Dragon Sleeper (March 20, 2004 - September 22, 2015)
    • Seated Fujiwara Armbar (March 20, 2004 - September 22, 2015)
    • Henkei Zombie-gatame - Leg Trap Camel Clutch (January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Reigning Warriors" by def rebel - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (July 7, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"The Future (2025)" by def rebel - Single (June 23, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Reigning Warriors" by def rebel - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (December 15, 2023 - May 4, 2024)
    • Theme Song"You Can't Hide" by def rebel ft. Bianca Sperduti - Single (January 28, 2023 - June 22, 2025)
    • Theme Song"Still The Baddest" by def rebel ft. Yuka Niiyama - with Damage CTRL - Team (April 1, 2024 - May 2, 2025)
    • Theme Song"Tokyo Shock" by def rebel - with Damage CTRL - Team (February 9, 2024 - March 31, 2024)
    • Theme Song"We Got the Rage" by def rebel ft. The Baby Don - with Damage CTRL - Team (November 10, 2023 - February 8, 2024)
    • Theme Song"The Future (Remix)" by CFO$ - Single (September 23, 2015 - January 27, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Warriors" by CFO$ - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (December 1, 2019 - July 27, 2020)
    • Theme Song"The Future Next Voyage" by CFO$ - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (October 7, 2019 - December 1, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Stars In The Night" by CFO$ - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (May 7, 2019 - October 6, 2019)
    • Theme Song"The Next Voyage + The Future (V2)" by CFO$ - with The Kabuki Warriors - Team (April 30, 2019 - May 6, 2019)
    • Theme Song"The Sun Rises" by Rei Kondo - Single (October 1, 2011 - October 19, 2014)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 5 DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

    Japanese Women Pro-Wrestling Project

    • 1 JWP Openweight Championship

    NEO Women's Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NEO Tag Team Championship (with Nanae Takahashi)

    Pro Wrestling WAVE

    • 2 WAVE Tag Team Championship (1 with Ayumi Kurihara, 1 with Mio Shirai)

    REINA

    • 1 REINA World Tag Team Championship (with Arisa Nakajima)
    • 1 REINA World Women's Championship

    SMASH

    • 2 SMASH Diva Championship

    Specialist Global Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 SGP Global Junior Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Women's 250 - #74 (2024)
    • WWE Year-End Award - Women's Tag Team of the Year (2019 - with Kairi Sane)
    • CBS Sports WWE Match of the Year Award (2018 - vs. Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs)
    • PWI Woman of the Year (2017)
    • Rolling Stone Eeriest Entrance of the Year (2017)
    • NXT Year-End Award - Overall Competitor of the Year (2017)
    • NXT Year-End Award - Female Competitor of the Year (2016-2017)
    • JWP Year-End Award - Best Bout Award (2013 - vs. Arisa Nakajima, 15/12)
    • JWP Year-End Award - Enemy Award (2013)
    • OSAKA One Day Tag Tournament Winner (2011 - with Mio Shirai)
    • WAVE Catch the WAVE Winner (2011)
    • WAVE Dual Shock WAVE Winner (2011 - with Ayumi Kurihara)
    • SMASH Diva Championship Tournament Winner (2011)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

  • Managers

Asuka Games Appearances (15)

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