Kabuki Warriors

The Kabuki Warriors are a tag team comprised of the seasoned veteran Asuka and the high-flying Kairi Sane. Both hailing from Japan, they bring a unique blend of technical mastery and thrilling aerial maneuvers to the ring. Originally debuting in 2019, their dominant reign as the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions remains etched in history. They hold the record for the longest reign with the title, solidifying their place as one of the most successful duos in the division.

Currently, The Kabuki Warriors are part of the powerful "Damage CTRL" faction alongside Iyo Sky. Kabuki Warriors are the current WWE Women's Tag Team Champions in their second reign with the title.

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Kabuki Warriors Members

Asuka

Kanako Urai, better known as Asuka, is a veteran professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Debuting in 2004 under the ring name Kana, she has competed in various Japanese promotions before joining WWE in 2015. Known for her technical prowess, striking ability, and distinct character work, Asuka quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with.

Her undefeated streak in NXT, lasting over 500 days, cemented her status as a dominant champion. Throughout her career, Asuka has held numerous accolades, including being a WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion, a three-time Raw Women's Champion, and a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion. Currently, she performs on the SmackDown brand as part of the "Damage CTRL" faction.

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Kairi Sane

Kaori Housako, known professionally as Kairi Sane, is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Debuting in 2007 under the ring name Kairi Hojo, she achieved significant success in the Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom before joining WWE in 2017. Sane is majorly renowned for her high-flying style, charismatic personality, and tag team prowess.

She holds the distinction of being the winner of the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament and achieved further recognition as one-half of the longest-reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champions with her tag team partner Asuka, collectively known as "The Kabuki Warriors." After a brief hiatus, Sane returned to WWE in 2023 and currently performs on the SmackDown brand as part of the "Damage CTRL" faction

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Kabuki Warriors in WWE - History

Longest Reigning Women's Tag Team Champions (2019-2020)

Paige, a retired WWE wrestler, returned and introduced a new tag team called "The Kabuki Warriors" (Asuka and Kairi Sane). The Kabuki Warriors defeated multiple teams and started a feud with The IIconics over the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. While they initially won against The IIconics via count-out, the title didn't change hands due to the rule that titles only change hands by pinfall or submission.

The Kabuki Warriors continued their pursuit of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, participating in a four-way elimination match and facing Bliss and Cross in a few title matches. Finally, they won the championship at Hell in a Cell using underhanded tactics, solidifying their villainous turn. They were drafted to the Raw brand and completed their transition to full-fledged heels by betraying their manager, Paige.

The Kabuki Warriors continued their dominance, holding onto the Women's Tag Team Championship with victories against various challengers across brands. However, their bond started to fracture. At Survivor Series, Asuka's betrayal of teammate Charlotte Flair with green mist sparked a feud with Lynch and Flair. Despite defending the titles at Starrcade and TLC, tensions within the team grew, culminating in their ultimate downfall at WrestleMania 36, where they lost the championship back to Bliss and Cross. Their reign ended marked by internal conflict and an unfulfilled promise to reclaim the gold.

Reunion and Damage CTRL (2023-Present)

Fast forward to November 2023, Sane returned to the ring, assisting Iyo Sky in retaining her championship and eventually forming the villainous faction Damage CTRL with Sky and Bayley. In a shocking turn of events, during a six-woman tag team match, Asuka betrayed her teammates and reunited with Sane, reforming The Kabuki Warriors and joining Damage CTRL.

Despite facing defeat at Survivor Series: WarGames as part of Damage CTRL, The Kabuki Warriors found success by capturing the Women's Tag Team Championship for a second time, a record-tying feat for the team and a record-setting fourth reign for Asuka individually.

Individual Accomplishments

Asuka

WWE

1. NXT Women's Championship (1 time)
2. WWE SmackDown Women's Championship (1 time)
3. WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (4 times)
4. Mixed Match Challenge (Season 1) – with The Miz
5. Women's Royal Rumble (2018)
6. WWE Women's Championship (3 times)
7. NXT Year-End Award (3 times)
8. Female Competitor of the Year (2016, 2017)
9. Overall Competitor of the Year (2017)

Kairi Sane

WWE

1. NXT Women's Championship (1 time)
2. NXT Year-End Award (2 times)
3. WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (2 times)
4. Female Competitor of the Year (2018)
5. Overall Competitor of the Year (2018)
6. Mae Young Classic (2017)