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>The "Giant Baba vs. Jumbo Tsuruta" of yesteryear is back in women's wrestling.
>The match between "Jumbo Princess" Himeka (24) and Lady C (27) of "Stardom" is set for June 15 at "Fortune Dream 7" (June 15, Tokyo, Korakuen Hall) produced by Kenta Kobashi (55).
>The first event was held in June 2014, and it has become a tradition for the event to feature Kobashi's favorite female competitors. Up until now, Meiko Satomura, Kairi Hojo (now Kairi), Io Shirai, and others have participated in the event. This year's event, the first in three years due to the Corona disaster, will feature two major players from the industry's allies.
>Kobashi said, "I thought it would be interesting to have 'Jumbo Tsuruta vs. Giant Baba' in the women's pro world, so I put together this card. I have been paying attention to Himeka. She was struggling at first, but she has blossomed from that," he said.
>Himeka, 171 cm, is from the idol group "Through Skills," which served as an ambassador for All Japan Pro-Wrestling. After the group disbanded in June 2017, Kobashi once sat down with her for dinner.
>When he heard that she wanted to become a pro wrestler, he told her, "You can't do it half-heartedly. If you want to do it, practice hard and think about wrestling 24 hours a day," he advised. Himeka devoted herself to training and made her debut in December of the same year. She is also known as a master of the jumping knee, which was passed down from Mr. Tsuruta to Jun Akiyama and then to Himeka.
>About Lady, Kobashi said, "She uses a jumping neckbreaker and kawazu drop that remind me of Baba's. She is big (177 cm), so it would be interesting to see her do a moonsault. I'm always willing to give advice if asked.
>Furthermore, the match will be handled by All-Japan referee Emeritus Kyohei Wada and ring announcer Fumito Kihara. This is sure to be a match to watch.
