is a Japanese joshi puroresu or women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2012 as a sister promotion of DDT Pro-Wrestling. Initially running alongside other shows such as live music and other idol performances, it became its own standalone promotion starting on February 28, 2015.
As of 2024, TJPW is promoted under the CyberFight banner as a sister promotion to both DDT Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah.
History Formation (2012–2013) On June 4, 2012, Tokyo Joshi Pro was announced by DDT Pro-Wrestling. Set to be run by former Ice Ribbon and NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling promoter and booker Tetsuya Koda and wrestler Nozomi, the promotion was established in late 2012 and thus a recruitment process began for wrestlers. Four of the first wrestlers recruited were Miyu Yamashita, Shoko Nakajima, Kanna and Chikage Kiba. The training of the wrestlers was mostly handled by Nozomi herself, with help from DDT wrestler Kyohei Mikami. Nozomi left DDT on November 30, 2012, but on the same day the trainees were introduced to the public in a press conference and it was announced they would debut in 2013.
Early years (2013–2015) Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's debut show took place on January 30, 2013, at Akihabara Twin Box in Tokyo. The show featured just two matches, a sambo exhibition between trainee Chikage Kiba and DDT referee and former sambo competitor Daisuke Kiso, and a singles match between trainees Miyu Yamashita and Kanna. The show did not use a wrestling ring, and instead all matches took place on training mats, similar to the Ice Ribbon promotion in its early years. Along with wrestling matches, the debut show featured live music from idol units. As TJP's roster was very small at the start, most of their early shows followed this same formula and only ran small venues. Entry to their first few shows was free as a way of introducing themselves to a bigger audience, and their first paid show was held on April 26. As their roster of trainees expanded in 2014, TJPW began including more matches on their cards, and began using a ring. They also ran a show with an appearance from voice actress/wrestler Ai Shimizu in November 2014. TJPW held its first full show without an idol performance on February 28, 2015 at Shinjuku Face. At the show, Ai Shimizu and Saki Akai confirmed they would be competing with the promotion regularly, and more trainees debuted at the show.
Rise in popularity (2016–present) On January 4, 2016, TJPW held its first ever show in Korakuen Hall, a famed wrestling venue in puroresu. Main evented by Miyu Yamashita defeating Shoko Nakajima to become the first ever Tokyo Princess of Princess Champion, it also featured the debut of Yuu and an appearance from American wrestler Candice LeRae. In the spring of 2016, Ai Shimizu and Erin announced their departure from the promotion, however, the summer was a success for the promotion, and TJPW earned a broadcasting deal to be shown on idol-centric channel Pigoo.
On January 4, 2017, TJPW held its second annual Korakuen show, main evented by Yuu retaining the Tokyo Princess of Princess title over Shoko Nakajima. On May 29, an audition was held for four young wrestlers to form a wrestling/idol group to be known as the "Up-Up Girls". On July 20, four women were picked and began training to wrestle shortly after. On December 4, the Up-Up Girls debuted with an idol performance, but didn't appear in ring until January 4, 2018.
On January 4, 2018, TJP's third annual Korakuen show proved to be a success, drawing over 1000 fans for the first time ever. The show was also broadcast on AbemaTV for the first time, as well as DDT's streaming service DDT Universe. The show was main evented by TJPW ace Miyu Yamashita defeating Reika Saiki to win back the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship. On February 28, the TJPW show from Shinjuku Face was once again broadcast on AbemaTV, and it was announced Abema had picked up TJPW to broadcast it regularly. This also marked the end of TJPW being broadcast on Pigoo. On November 1, 2018, the three trainee rules were officially bought to an end, allowing wrestlers to drink, smoke and have relationships on their own accord.
The 2019 January 4 show was once again a success, drawing 1,300 fans to Korakuen Hall.
On July 16, 2019, TJPW announced, via their Twitter account, a new title called the International Princess Championship. They also announced that the Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship and the Tokyo Princess Tag Team Championship would be dropping "Tokyo" from their names.
On March 31, 2023, TJPW held their first event in the United States in Los Angeles, California at the Globe Theater. On December 15, TJPW was announced as one of the founding members of the United Japan Pro-Wrestling alliance, a joint effort to further develop professional wrestling in Japan through promotion and organization, with Seiji Sakaguchi being named as the chairman of the project.
Roster
Wrestlers
Alumni Ring nameReal nameNotesGraduated on March 25, 2017Retired on March 19, 2014Graduated on October 27, 2018Graduated on March 27, 2018Retired on May 28, 2016Retired on September 8, 2025Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling), Graduated on May 19, 2024Himawari UnagiContract expired September 30, 2020Returned to England after August 9, 2025Graduated on September 22, 2016Graduated on July 30, 2018Contract expired on August 26, 2025Graduated on April 17, 2022Resigned on September 21, 2020Resigned on August 31, 2021Graduated on January 11, 2017Natsumi MakiResigned on September 21, 2020Nodoka TenmaRetired on March 26, 2022Graduated on February 3, 2018Retired on November 30, 2012Up Up Girls (Pro-Wrestling), Graduated on April 5, 2019Resigned on June 22, 2019Retired on November 12, 2023Shiori SenaGraduated on April 24, 2021Retired on July 8, 2025 Graduated on December 6, 2023YuuResigned on December 1, 2018
Notable guests Ring nameReal nameNotes Aja Kong Erika Shishido Freelancer Alex Windsor Alice Olivia Walker Signed with All Elite Wrestling Billie Starkz Lilian Bridget Signed with All Elite Wrestling Chris Brookes Chris Brookes Signed with DDT Pro Wrestling Heidi Howitzer Sarah Slack Janai Kai Janai Ruiz Lana Austin LeeAnn Adele Austin Léi Yïng Lee Xia Zhao Signed with TNA Wrestling Masha Slamovich Anna Khozina Signed with TNA Wrestling Max the Impaler Max Lindsey Freelancer Mika Iwata Mika Shirahime Signed with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling Miyuki Takase Miyuki Takase Signed with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling Minoru Suzuki Minoru Suzuki Freelancer Nyla Rose Brandi Hicks Degroat Signed with All Elite Wrestling Riho Unknown Signed with All Elite Wrestling Ram Kaicho Unknown Signed with Wrestling of Darkness 666 Rhio Rhianna McDonnell Rina Shingaki Rina Shingaki Su Yung Vannarah Riggs Sareee Sari Fujimura Freelancer Thunder Rosa Melissa Cervantes Signed with All Elite Wrestling Yuuri Unknown Signed with Ganbare☆Pro-Wrestling
Championships and accomplishments Current championships
Other accomplishments TournamentLast winner(s)Date wonNotes Tokyo Princess Cup Suzume August 23, 2026 Single elimination tournament "Futari wa Princess" Max Heart Tournament Ober Eats February 14, 2026 Single elimination tournament Next Generation Tournament Uta Takami October 26, 2025 Format varies by number of participants
Notable events #EventDateCityVenueAttendanceMain eventRef.1Wrestle Princess INovember 7, 2020Tokyo, JapanTokyo Dome City HallN/AYuka Sakazaki (c) vs. Mizuki for the Princess of Princess Championship2Wrestle Princess IIOctober 9, 2021Ota City General Gymnasium914Miyu Yamashita (c) vs. Maki Itoh for the Princess of Princess Championship3Wrestle Princess IIIOctober 9, 2022Tokyo Dome City Hall1,007Shoko Nakajima (c) vs. Yuka Sakazaki for the Princess of Princess Championship4Wrestle Princess IVOctober 9, 2023Tama Mirai Messe868Mizuki (c) vs. Miyu Yamashita for the Princess of Princess Championship5Wrestle Princess VSeptember 22, 2024Chiba, JapanMakuhari Messe Hall756Miu Watanabe (c) vs. Ryo Mizunami for the Princess of Princess Championship6Wrestle Princess VISeptember 20, 2025Tokyo, JapanOta City General Gymnasium1,217Mizuki (c) vs. Miu Watanabe for the Princess of Princess Championship7Wrestle Princess VIIOctober 3rd, 2026Tokyo, JapanOta City General Gymnasium1,357Yuki Arai (c) vs. Suzume for the Princess of Princess Championship
Grand Slam champions In TJPW, the Grand Slam consists of all the available titles promoted by the company. They are the Princess of Princess Championship, the Princess Tag Team Championship, and the International Princess Championship. On March 18, 2023, during the Grand Princess event, Rika Tatsumi became the first Grand Slam champion in TJPW's history.
Text Dates in bold The date the wrestler completed the Grand Slam
ChampionPrimary championshipSecondary championshipTag team championshipPrincess of Princess ChampionshipInternational Princess ChampionshipPrincess Tag Team ChampionshipRika TatsumiJanuary 4, 2021March 18, 2023November 3, 2019Miu WatanabeMarch 31, 2024October 9, 2022November 3, 2019Yuki AraiMarch 29, 2026January 4, 2024July 9, 2022
References
External links TJPW official site in Japanese