Erina Yamanaka

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Erina Yamanaka after the wrestling match

Erina Yamanaka (山中絵里奈, born May 24, 1986) is a Japanese professional wrestler, yoga instructor, and fitness model. She is known for bridging fitness modeling and professional wrestling, and is a prominent figure in Best Body Japan Pro Wrestling (BBW), where she has held multiple titles. She has also appeared in other promotions such as Actwres girl'Z.

Early life

Yamanaka was born in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. Before entering professional wrestling, she worked as a certified yoga instructor and competed in national fitness modeling competitions.

Professional wrestling career

Yamanaka made her professional wrestling debut in August 2019 with Best Body Japan Pro Wrestling. Adopting a character based on a "Queen" persona, she gained attention for her blend of fitness expertise and ring performance. She later appeared in Actwres girl'Z, where she incorporated yoga-inspired movement into her heel character.

Championships and accomplishments

BBW Women's Championship – 1 time
BBW World Super Bodyweight Championship – 1 time
BBW Women's Tag Team Championship – 1 time

Other activities

Yamanaka is a certified yoga instructor and has been active in fitness competitions. She won the 2020 Best Body Japan Pro Sports Women's Grand Prix and took first place in the Fitness Model category at the 2021 national championship.

Media appearances

Yamanaka has been featured in sports media and interviews, often demonstrating yoga poses and discussing her dual careers in wrestling and fitness. She is noted for combining athleticism with theatrical performance in the ring.

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