is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is one-half of the current New Blood Tag Team Champions, in her first reign - with Hanan.

Iida is a former one-time Future of Stardom Champion.

Saya Iida

Professional wrestling career

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2019–present) Iida made her debut at World Wonder Ring Stardom on January 14, 2019, at Stardom's 8th anniversary show where she faced Natsuko Tora in a losing effort. After the match, Iida joined "J.A.N." (Jungle Assault Nation), a unit consists of Jungle Kyona, Kaori Yoneyama and Tora. On March 10, Iida received her first title match when she challenged Utami Hayashishita for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful. On April 14, during the annual draft, Kyona lost to a five-way against four other faction leaders where the loser of the match must disband their own unit, therefore, J.A.N. was forced to disband. Mayu Iwatani, the leader of "Stars", chose Iida to join her unit.

Saya Iida

On February 24, 2020, Iida faced her trainer and former World of Stardom Champion Kagetsu in a losing effort during Kagetsu's retirement show, which took place outside of Stardom. On July 17, Iida faced Maika and Saya Kamitani in a three-way match for the vacant Future of Stardom Championship, which was won by Maika. On November 15, Iida challenged Maika for the Future of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful. After the match, Iida indicated she wanted one more match for the title, thus continuing her rivalry with Maika. On December 20, Iida defeated Maika to win the Future of Stardom Championship in a three-way, which also involved Kamitani.

Saya Iida

On January 17, 2021, on Stardom's 10th anniversary show, Iida had her first successful title defense, when she defeated Unagi Sayaka to retain the Future of Stardom Championship. On May 10, The championship was vacated after Iida suffered a torn ACL and LCL injuries.

After a ten-month injury hiatus, Iida returned at Stardom New Blood 1 on March 11, 2022, where she teamed up with Hanan to defeat JTO's Tomoka Inaba and Aoi. At Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2022, Iida made it to the quarterfinals where she got defeated by Koguma. At New Blood 11 on September 29, 2023, Iida and Hanan, together as wing★gori, became the New Blood Tag Team Champions by defeating Unique Glare.

Championships and accomplishments

World Wonder Ring Stardom

Future of Stardom Championship (1 time) New Blood Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Hanan Nagoya Rumble (2023) Stardom Rambo (2022) Stardom Year-End Award (1 time) Best Unit Award (2022)

References

External links

World Wonder Ring Stardom profile

1997 births

Living people

Japanese female professional wrestlers

Sportspeople from Chiba Prefecture

21st-century female professional wrestlers

Future of Stardom Champions