Ruaka (wrestler)

Ruaka (琉悪夏, Ruaka; born August 16, 2004) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She works for World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is one half of the current Goddesses of Stardom Champions alongside Natsuko Tora and is a member of H.A.T.E.

Ruaka
Ruaka in 2016
Born	(2004-08-16) August 16, 2004 (age 21)[1] Tokyo, Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Bear Dog Ruaka
Billed height	160 cm (5 ft 3 in)[2]
Billed weight	58 kg (128 lb)
Trained by	Fuka
Debut	2016

Professional wrestling career

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016–present)

Ruaka made her professional wrestling debut under the ring name Ruaka at the early age of 12, at Goddesses Of Stars, an event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom on November 20, 2016 where she teamed up with Arisu Nanase in a losing effort to AZM and Natsuko Tora.^[3] At Mask Fiesta 2018 on October 28, 2018, Ruaka, under the ring name Bear Dog, teamed up with Black Jungle Fairy and Night Bear in a loss to Dame de Panko, La Gatita and Mayuchica.^[4][5]

At the 2019 Stardom Draft on April 14, 2019, J.A.N. was disbanded and Ruaka was drafted to the newly created International Army stable, later known as Tokyo Cyber Squad.^[6] At Yokohama Cinderella 2020 on October 3, 2020, Tokyo Cyber Squad was disbanded and Ruaka became unitless.^[7]

On the first night of the 2021 Cinderella Tournament from April 10 Ruaka fell short to Giulia in a first-round match,^[8] and on the second night from May 14 she fell short to Mina Shirakawa in a tournament for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship.^[9] In the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2021, Ruaka fought in the "Blue Stars" Block obtaining a total of zero points.^[10] At Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final Osaka Dream Cinderella on October 9, Ruaka defeated Unagi Sayaka to win the Future of Stardom Championship.^[11]

Independent circuit (2017–present)

She competed for one time in Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling in a dark exhibition match which took place at a house show from April 6, 2017 where she fell short to Manami.^[12]

Championships and accomplishments

• World Wonder Ring Stardom
  • Future of Stardom Championship (1 time)
  • Goddesses of Stardom Championship (1 time, current) – with Natsuko Tora
  • Top Unit Trios Tournament (2017) – with Natsuko Tora and Saki Kashima
  • Stardom Year-End Award (1 time)
    • Best Unit Award (2021) as part of Oedo Tai, shared with Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Rina, Saki Kashima and Starlight Kid^[13]