Princess of Princess Championship

The Princess of Princess Championship (Japanese: プリンセス・オブ・プリンセス王座, Hepburn: Purinsesu Obu Purinsesu Ōza) is a women's professional wrestling championship owned by the Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW). The title, which is situated at the top of TJPW's championship hierarchy, was introduced on October 12, 2015,[1] and the inaugural champion was crowned on January 4, 2016, when Miyu Yamashita defeated Shoko Nakajima.[2]

Princess of Princess Championship
Miyu Yamashita with the current belt design in 2016
Details
PromotionTokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling
Date establishedNovember 3, 2019[1]
Current champion(s)Mizuki
Date wonMarch 18, 2023
Other name(s)
  • Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship
    (2016–2019)
  • Princess of Princess Championship
    (2019–present)
Statistics
First champion(s)Miyu Yamashita[2]
Most reignsMiyu Yamashita and Yuka Sakazaki
(3 times)[3][4]
Longest reignMiyu Yamashita
(484 days)
Shortest reignYuka Sakazaki
(83 days)
Oldest championShoko Nakajima
(30 years, 243 days)
Youngest championMiyu Yamashita
(20 years, 293 days)

Like most professional wrestling championships, the title is won as a result of a scripted match. As of April 19, 2022, there have been twelve reigns shared among seven wrestlers. Mizuki is the current champion in her first reign.

Title history

On January 4, 2016, Miyu Yamashita was crowned the inaugural Tokyo Princess of Princess Champion by defeating Shoko Nakajima at Tokyo Joshi Pro '16. Since then, Yamashita would go on to become a three-time champion, a record tied with Yuka Sakazaki. On July 16, 2019, the title was re-named as the Princess of Princess Championship.

Reigns

As of May 10, 2023, there have been 12 reigns between seven champions. Miyu Yamashita was the inaugural champion. Yamashita, alongside Yuka Sakazaki, hold the record for most reigns at three-times. Shoko Nakajima is the oldest champion at 30 years old, while Yamashita during her first reign is the youngest at 20 years old. Yamashita's second reign is the longest at 484 days, while Sakazaki's first reign is the shortest at 83 days.

Mizuki is the current reign in her first reign. She won the title by defeating Sakazaki at Grand Princess '23 on March 18, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan.

Names
Name Years
Tokyo Princess of Princess Championship January 4, 2016 – July 16, 2019
Princess of Princess Championship July 16, 2019 – present
Key
No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific champion
Days Number of days held
Defenses Number of successful defenses
+ Current reign is changing daily
No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign DaysDefenses
1 Miyu Yamashita January 4, 2016 Tokyo Joshi Pro '16 Tokyo, Japan 1 2622[5] Yamashita defeated Shoko Nakajima in a decision match to become inaugural champion. [2]
2 Yuu September 22, 2016 Shinjuku Love Rin Tokyo, Japan 1 2554[6] [5]
3 Yuka Sakazaki June 4, 2017 At this Time, Get Excited in Shinjuku! Tokyo, Japan 1 830[7] [6]
4 Reika Saiki August 26, 2017 Brand New Wrestling: The Beginning of a New Era Tokyo, Japan 1 1312[4] [7]
5 Miyu Yamashita January 4, 2018 Tokyo Joshi Pro Tokyo, Japan 2 48410[8] [4]
6 Shoko Nakajima May 3, 2019 Yes! Wonderland 2019: Opportunity is There Tokyo, Japan 1 1843[3] During Nakajima's reign, the title was re-named to Princess of Princess Championship. [4]
7 Yuka Sakazaki November 3, 2019 Ultimate Party 2019 Tokyo, Japan 2 4284[9] [3]
8 Rika Tatsumi January 4, 2021 Tokyo Joshi Pro '21 Tokyo, Japan 1 1202 [9][10]
9 Miyu Yamashita May 4, 2021 Yes! Wonderland 2021: We Are Still In The Middle Of Our Dreams Tokyo, Japan 3 3194 [11]
10 Shoko Nakajima March 19, 2022 Grand Princess '22 Tokyo, Japan 2 2044 [12]
11 Yuka Sakazaki October 9, 2022 Wrestle Princess III Tokyo, Japan 3 1602 [13]
12 Mizuki March 18, 2023 Grand Princess '23 Tokyo, Japan 1 53+2 [14]

Combined reigns

As of May 10, 2023.

Record tying three-time champion, Yuka Sakazaki.
† Indicates the current champion
Rank Wrestler No. of
reigns		 Combined
defenses		 Combined
days
1 Miyu Yamashita3161,065
2 Yuka Sakazaki36671
3 Shoko Nakajima27388
4 Yuu14255
5 Reika Saiki12131
6 Rika Tatsumi12120
7 Mizuki †1253+

References
  1. 東京女子プロレスシングル王座創設のお知らせ. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). October 13, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  2. 東京女子1.4後楽園大会　中島vs.山下の初代プリプリ王座決定戦、赤宮vs.ミウラ、清水vs.KANNA、坂崎vs.キャンディス. battle-news.com (in Japanese). January 5, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  3. "Ultimate Party 2019～DDTグループ大集合！～". DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. 東京女子プロレス'18. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 4, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. しんじゅくLOVEりん. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). September 22, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  6. この際、新宿で盛り上がっちゃお！. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). June 4, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  7. こBRAND NEW WRESTLING～新時代の幕開け～. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). August 26, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  8. YES! WONDERLAND 2019～チャンスはそこにある～. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). May 3, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  9. "東京女子プロレス'21". DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  10. Harris, Bethany (January 4, 2021). "#AndNEW: Rika Tatsumi Wins Princess of Princess Championship". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  11. YES！ WONDERLAND 2021～僕らはまだ夢の途中～. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  12. Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (March 19, 2022). GRAND PRINCESS '22. ddtpro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  13. Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (October 9, 2022). WRESTLE PRINCESS III. ddtpro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  14. Carlan, Lewis (March 18, 2023). "TJPW Grand Princess Results – March 18, 2023". pwmania.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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