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Oedo Tai (大江戸隊, Ōedo-tai; stylized OEDotai, also known as "Oedo Corps" in Japanese) was a villainous professional wrestling stable mainly performing in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom and the Japanese independent scene between 2015 and 2024.[3][4]

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Under Kyoko Kimura and Act Yasukawa (2015)

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One of the first co-leaders of the unit, Kyoko Kimura.

The group originally formed after Kimura Monster Gun's Kyoko Kimura, Kris Wolf and Hudson Envy joined forces with Act Yasukawa, Dragonita and Heidi Lovelace following the events of Stardom's 4th Anniversary show on January 18, 2015, defining themselves as the founding members of the unit. With Yasukawa and Kimura acting as co-leaders, they rebranded themselves with a Samurai theme due to Act, who was "The Samurai Spirit" of Stardom.[5] Yasukawa won the Wonder of Stardom Championship the same night after defeating Mayu Iwatani.[6] The first match under the Oedo Tai name saw Yasukawa, Hudson Envy and Kimura defeating Heisei-gun (Mayu Iwatani, Takumi Iroha and Yoshiko) in a six-woman tag team match on the second night of the Stardom New Year Stars 2015 which took place on February 1.[7] On February 8, at Stardom Queen's Shout, the unit went for the first time after tag team gold, as Dragonita, Heidi Lovelace and Hudson Envy unsuccessfully challenged Heisei-gun (Io Shirai, Iwatani and Iroha) for the Artist of Stardom Championship.[8] The rush continued on February 22, at Stardom Queen's Shout, Kimura and Hudson Envy teamed up and unsuccessfully challenged 7Kairi (Kairi Hojo and Nanae Takahashi) for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[9]

Yasukawa vs. Yoshiko incident

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Yasukawa was in a feud with Yoshiko, whom she challenged for the World of Stardom Championship on February 22. Things got off-script during the match, while Yoshiko legitimately attacked and injured Yasukawa, therefore getting stripped of the title and being suspended for an indefinite period.[9] Yasukawa, who was the Wonder of Stardom Champion at the time had to furtherly relinquish the title on May 1, due to complications from her multiple injuries caused by the incident.[10] Three days later from the occurrence, Stardom held a press conference where Yoshiko apologised for her actions, but subsequently remained suspended.[11]

On the fifth night of the Stardom Grows Up Star 2015 on April 12, Thunder Rosa teamed up with Kris Wolf to defeat Mayu Iwatani and Momo Watanabe, match which would mark her debut in the promotion as part of the stable.[12] On the second night of the Stardom Golden Week Stars 2015 which took place on May 6, Star Fire marked her debut in the unit by teaming up with Kris Wolf in a losing effort to Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani in the semi-finals of a tournament to crown new Goddesses of Stardom Champions.[13] Nikki Storm also made her first appearance in Stardom as part of the unit on June 14, at Stardom Galaxy Stars 2015, where she teamed up with Star Fire and unsuccessfully challenged Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[14] During the 5★Star Grand Prix 2015 tournament which took place beginning on August 23, La Rosa Negra joined the group, while competing in the B block of the tournament against stablemates Kris Wolf and Hudson Envy, Mayu Iwatani, Kaori Yoneyama and Io Shirai.[15] On September 23, on the eight night of the tournament, La Rosa Negra successfully captured the High Speed Championship from stablemate Star Fire, with no major occurrences after the match. This was the latter's last match in Stardom and as part of Oedo Tai.[16] At Stardom Mask Fiesta 2015 ~ Halloween Party on October 25, La Rosa Negra represented the stable in a six-person masked tag team match where she teamed up with Black Dragon and Kaoru Maeda in a losing effort to Io Shirai, Mayu Iwatani and Último Dragón.[17] At the 2015 edition of the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League, Kris Wolf and Kyoko Kimura teamed up to represent the stable in a first-round match where they fell short to Hiroyo Matsumoto and Santana Garrett on November 11. The other pair which represented Oedo Tai in the competition was the team of Act Yasukawa and the new member of the stable, Holidead, who joined the unit during the event on November 3. The two teamed up on the same night, falling short to Kairi Hojo and Haruka Kato.[18]

The other first co-leader of the unit, Act Yasukawa.

Under Kimura's single leadership (2015–2017)

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Act Yasukawa returned in the in-ring competition in September 2015 after recovering from the injuries suffered during the incident with Yoshiko, but only for a brief period until December 23, when she announced her retirement from professional wrestling, remaining the manager of the group until early 2016. Kyoko Kimura subsequently remained the sole leader of the unit since then, and spent her time recruiting a handful of wrestlers in the first couple of months.[19] The unit always had their doors open for new competitors from outside of Japan.

On the first night of the Stardom 5th Anniversary on January 17, 2016, Kaitlin Diemond and Viper debuted in the stable by teaming up against Hyper Destroyers (Evie and Kellie Skater), obtaining the no. 1 contendership for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, match which they would lose three days later to the champions Thunder Rock (Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani).[20] On the fifth night of the Stardom Grows Up Stars 2016 on April 17, the luchadora Diosa Atenea teamed up with Kyoko Kimura as the new recruit of the unit, picking up a victory against Kagetsu and Lizzy Styles. The true purpose of the match was that Kimura tried to recruit Kagetsu in the stable but yet unsuccessfully.[21] Six days later at Stardom Grows Up Stars 2016 - Kairi Hojo Homecoming on April 23, Kagetsu finally joined the stable and teamed up with Kyoko Kimura being accompanied at ring side by Act Yasukawa, to defeat Hiroyo Matsumoto and Jungle Kyona.[22] On May 29, on the first night of the Stardom Shining Stars 2016 event, Leah Vaughan became the newest recruit of the unit as she teamed up with Kagetsu, Kris Wolf and Diosa Atenea to defeat Jungle Kyona and Thunder Rock (Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani) in a six-man tag team match.[23] The unit captured the first tag team gold at Stardom Premium Stars 2016 on June 16, when Kyoko Kimura and Kagetsu defeated Thunder Rock (Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani) for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[24] On September 22, on the eight night of the Stardom 5★Star Grand Prix 2016, Kyoko Kimura and Kagetsu would team up with a mystery wrestler to go against JKGReeeeN (Jungle Kyona and Momo Watanabe) and Mayu Iwatani. That mystery partner was Hana Kimura, Kyoko's daughter who subsequently joined the stable. The three members of the unit picked up the victory.[25] They would eventually become the strongest sub-group of the unit after winning the Artist of Stardom Championship for the first time at Stardom in Shin-Kiba Taikai on October 2, by defeating Threedom (Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani).[26] Late in 2016, Kimura injured her wrist, which led to her going on a hiatus to recover.[27][28]

Kyoko Kimura and Kagetsu represented the unit outside of Stardom at WAVE Happy New Year 2017 on January 8, an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Wave where they unsuccessfully challenged Misaki Ohata and Ryo Mizunami for the Wave Tag Team Championship.[29]

Under Kagetsu (2017–2020)

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The third leader of the new Oedo Tai, Kagetsu.

Kyoko Kimura retired from professional wrestling on January 22, 2017, at the Kyoko Kimura Retirement Produce Last Afro, an event promoted by the Japanese independent scene where she teamed up with Hana and her husband, mixed martial artist Isao Kobayashi in a losing effort to Aja Kong, Meiko Satomura & Minoru Suzuki.[30] Kagetsu was handed Kyoko's jitte, symbolizing the start of his leadership.[citation needed] Along with Hana, Kris Wolf and others, they kept the Oedo Tai name going, but the group started to fall apart.[citation needed] Wolf took off for some international matches and Kagetsu more or less looked like he also retired.[citation needed] Hana was left alone and struggled to keep the unit active while taking the leadership for several months.[citation needed] She challenged Mayu Iwatani for the Wonder of Stardom Championship title at Stardom Shining Stars 2017 on June 11, with an extra stipulation. If Hana won, Mayu would join Oedo Tai, but if Mayu won, Oedo Tai would be forced to disband.[citation needed] The match ended in a no-contest when Kagetsu returned attacking Mayu and the referee.[citation needed] Right after that, Wolf returned after being away for a couple of months.[citation needed] Thunder Rosa, La Rosa Negra and Holidead would also emigrate from Japan to wrestle in the American scene and subsequently left the unit in May.[citation needed] After those several departures, the unit suffered a slight gimmick change as the second generation of Oedo Tai was truly born.[31]

For a brief period Hana Kimura was the only active member of Oedo Tai.

Kagetsu reinvented his look after returning on the fourth night of the Stardom Shining Stars 2017 on June 21, where he teamed up with Hana Kimura to defeat Hiroyo Matsumoto and Jungle Kyona for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[32] Due to limiting themselves to a trio, Kagetsu, Wolf and Hana Kimura would look for new recruits as they brought Tam Nakano to the unit on September 10, during the 5STAR Grand Prix.[33] Another member presented by Kagetsu on November 4, during the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League was Sumire Natsu who came from Pro Wrestling Wave.[citation needed]

Unfortunately Tam Nakano was forced to leave the stable and join Queen's Quest after being eliminated the last in a 10-woman elimination tag team match which occurred on January 21, 2018, at Stardom 7th Anniversary.[34] On March 25, Wolf left Stardom and subsequently Oedo Tai due to visa issues which prevented her to wrestle in Japan anymore.[35] On April 15, HZK, Martina and Nao Yamaguchi joined the uint after the 2018 Stardom Drafts.[36] On June 9, at Stardom Shining Stars, Kagetsu defeated Toni Storm to win the World of Stardom Championship.[37] The stable made a couple of brief appearances in the American independent scene. On June 29, HZK, Kagetsu and Hana Kimura represented the stable at Best in the World 2018, an event promoted by Ring of Honor.[38] At ROH Wrestling #358 on June 30, Hana Kimura and Kagetsu teamed up to defeat Jenny Rose and Mayu Iwatani.[39] During Kagetsu's final match in the 2018 5 Star Grand Prix on September 24, Kimura betrayed Oedo Tai by attacking Kagetsu with a chair, causing Kagetsu to lose and fail to reach the finals. Following the match, Kimura declared that she was no longer affiliated with Oedo Tai.[40] This would lead to a showdown between the two at Stardom True Fight 2018 in a no disqualification match that saw both new enemies collide in the Korakuen Hall. The match would end via referee's decision as Kagetsu got a measure of revenge over the new Hana Kimura who would later join the Tokyo Cyber Squad stable.[41]

On the fourth night of the Stardom Shining Stars 2019 on January 2, Kagetsu, Sumire Natsu and HZK teamed up to face Jamie Hayter, Hana Kimura and Bobbi Tyler of Tokyo Cyber Squad in a six-man tag team match in which Hayter betrayed Kimura and Tyler, providing the victory of Oedo Tai's members. The Pro-Wrestling: EVE's member joined the unit right after the match.[42] The stable was growing again, with Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling's Andras Miyagi joining at Stardom Queen's Fest on February 17, as the "X", (that being the mystery tag team partner called by Stardom) of Kagetsu in the tag team match against JAN (Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora) which they won.[43] After the 2019 drafts from April 14, Sumire Natsu, HZK and Andras Miyagi teamed up to defeat JAN (Natsuko Tora, Leo Onozaki and Saya Iida). Due to the draft results, Tora switched factions as she joined Oedo Tai[44] Andras Miyagi was kicked out of the group after dropping the Artist of Stardom Championship alongside Kagetsu and Sumire Natsu to Queen's Quest's AZM, Momo Watanabe and Utami Hayashishita.[45] HZK announced her retirement from professional wrestling took place on December 24, at Stardom Year-End Climax, where she fell short to Tora in a singles match.[46][47]

On January 3, 2020, Saki Kashima betrayed Mayu Iwatani and Stars in a match against the one-time reformed tag team from Hana Kimura and Kagetsu, and joined the stable at the request of Natsu and Tora.[1] On January 19, at the Stardom 9th Anniversary, Bea Priestley teamed up with Jamie Hayter to defeat Tokyo Cyber Squad's Jungle Kyona and Konami for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship. Priestley later turned heel on Queen's Quest on the same night, joining Oedo Tai.[48]

Under Natsuko Tora (2020–2024)

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Fourth and final leader of the unit, Natsuko Tora.

Kagetsu announced his retirement from professional wrestling on December 25, 2019.[49] His last match in Stardom took place on the sixth night of the New Years Stars 2020, on February 15, 2020, where he faced all the promotion's roster in a 25-woman gauntlet match also involving popular competitors such as Hiroyo Matsumoto, Arisa Hoshiki, Leo Onozaki and others.[50] Kagetsu handed over the reins of Oedo Tai upon his retirement, and he even symbolically passed the torch by giving Natsuko Tora his trademark jutte. Tora adopted a new look and took Oedo Tai back to its roots as a heel faction, starting the third generation.[51] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bea Priestley and Jamie Hayter became unable to perform for Stardom, and therefore the Goddesses of Stardom Championship was vacated.[52] Priestley returned to Stardom on September 19, where she attacked Saya Iida during Iida's match against Tora.[53] On October 3 at Yokohama Cinderella 2020, Konami teamed up with her fellow Tokyo Cyber Squad stablemate Jungle Kyona against Tora and Saki Kashima in a match where the losing unit had to disband. Konami turned on Kyona as she helped Tora and Kashima win the match, and later join the unit after Tokyo Cyber Squad's dissolution.[54] At the 2020 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League, several members of the unit worked as teams of two in the tournament: Black Widows (Konami and Priestley) and Devil Duo (Kashima and Tora).[55] On October 29, Rina left Stars to join Oedo Tai.[56] At Sendai Cinderella 2020 on November 15, Priestley lost the SWA World Championship to Syuri.[57]

On February 20, 2021, Kashima, Konami, Priestley, and Tora teamed up to face Stars (Gokigen Death, Mayu Iwatani, Ruaka and Starlight Kid) in an eight-woman tag team match. During the match, Ruaka turned on Iwatani to help Oedo Tai win the match. They later recruited her as the newest member of the unit.[58] At All Star Dream Cinderella on March 3, Kashima and Tora lost to MaiHime, failing to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[59] At Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 on April 4, Tora, Ruaka, Konami, Kashima and Rina defeated Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Saya Iida, Starlight Kid, Hanan and Gokigen Death) in a ten-woman elimination tag team match, and since Gokigen Death was the last one eliminated, she was forced to join Oedo Tai.[60] Kagetsu and HZK made one-off in-ring returns at the Hana Kimura Memorial Show on May 23. They teamed up with Konami and Death yama-san who portrayed the Tokyo Cyber Squad in a losing effort to Asuka, Syuri, Natsupoi, and Mio Momono.[61] On the third night of the 2021 Cinderella Tournament on June 12, Tora, Konami, Gokigen Death, Ruaka and Kashima teamed up to defeat Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Starlight Kid, Hanan, Koguma and Rin Kadokura) in a ten-woman elimination tag team match, and since Starlight Kid was lastly eliminated, she was forced to join Oedo Tai.[62] At Yokohama Dream Cinderella 2021 in Summer on July 4, Tora unsuccessfully challenged Utami Hayashishita for the World of Stardom Championship, losing by doctor stoppage after sustaining a knee injury during the match.[63] On September 30, Stardom announced Sumire Natsu's departure from the company and subsequently parted ways with the stable. At Stardom 10th Anniversary Grand Final Osaka Dream Cinderella on October 9, Ruaka defeated Unagi Sayaka to win the Future of Stardom Championship.[64]

After defecting Stars, Starlight Kid switched from her light-coloured masks (left 2019 and center 2020) to a darker one (right, 2022) to depict her embracing the dark side of Oedo Tai. Her mask style is inspired by Tiger Mask.

Queen's Quest's leader, Momo Watanabe, had been the victim of Starlight Kid's mind games as the latter's strategy to gain more recruits into Oedo Tai since Kawasaki Super Wars on November 3. Their feud degenerated into an eight-woman elimination tag team match in which both of them would be the captains of their respective teams. The loser captain would be forced to join the enemy unit and if Starlight Kid lost she would also have to unmask. The match took place on December 18, at Osaka Super Wars. With the match coming down to the wire and Queen's Quest holding a 2 to 1 advantage over Starlight Kid, Momo Watanabe betrayed her faction and hit her long-time tag team partner AZM over the head with a chair, handing the win to Oedo Tai and anointing herself the "Black Peach" of Oedo Tai.[65] At Dream Queendom on December 29, Konami faced a returning Giulia in a losing effort as her last match before a planned hiatus from professional wrestling.[66]

At Nagoya Supreme Fight on January 29, 2022, Watanabe and Starlight Kid battled Queen's Quest's Utami Hayashishita and AZM in a winning effort as a result of a grudge tag team match.[67] At Cinderella Journey on February 23, Starlight Kid lost the High Speed Championship to AZM.[68] On the first night of the World Climax 2022 from March 26, Watanabe teaming up with Starlight Kid as Black Desire succeeded in defeating FWC to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[69] At Golden Week Fight Tour on May 5, Black Desire lost the Goddesses of Stardom Championship back to FWC.[70] At Flashing Champions on May 28, Kashima, Watanabe and Starlight Kid defeated MaiHimePoi to win the Artist of Stardom Championship.[71] At Fight in the Top on June 26, Kashima, Starlight Kid and Watanabe successfully defended the Artist of Stardom Championship against God's Eye (Syuri, Ami Sourei and Mirai) and Donna Del Mondo (Giulia, Maika and Mai Sakurai).[72] At Mid Summer Champions in Nagoya from July 24, Starlight Kid, Watanabe and Kashima successfully defended the Artist of Stardom Championship against Donna Del Mondo (Giulia, Maika and Himeka).[73] At Stardom x Stardom: Nagoya Midsummer Encounter on August 21, Kashima, Watanabe and Starlight Kid successfully defended the Artist of Stardom Championship against Cosmic Angels (Mina Shirakawa, Unagi Sayaka and Saki).[74] At New Blood 5 on October 19, Starlight Kid and Ruaka teamed up with Haruka Umesaki to defeat Mirai, Tomoka Inaba and Nanami. Umesaki joined Oedo Tai under the gimmick of Karma.[75] At Hiroshima Goddess Festival on November 3, Tora fell short to Utami Hayashishita in her return match which occurred in order to end their feud which abruptly stopped when Tora got injured on July 4, 2021, and Starlight Kid and Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged meltear for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[76] At Dream Queendom 2 on December 29, Tora and Ruaka fought in a three-way match to determine the number one contenders for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship won by MaiHime and also involving The New Eras, and Starlight Kid, Watanabe and Kashima lost the Artist of Stardom Championship to Prominence (Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki & Hiragi Kurumi).[77]

Starlight Kid (bottom) facing Kairi on the second night of the Stardom World Climax 2022 from March 27.

At the 2023 edition of the Triangle Derby I, the stable has been represented by Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora, Ruaka, Saki Kashima and Starlight Kid who were divided into two distinctive teams, both failing to qualify for the finals.[78] At Stardom Supreme Fight 2023 on February 4, Starlight Kid, Karma and Ruaka fell short to Hazuki, Saya Iida and Koguma, and Momo Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged Saya Kamitani for the Wonder of Stardom Championship.[79] At Stardom in Showcase vol.4 on February 26, 2023, Natsuko Tora, Starlight Kid and Momo Watanabe fell short to Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Hazuki and Koguma) and Queen's Quest (Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani and Miyu Amasaki) in a Three-way elimination tag team match.[80] In the 2023 edition of the Cinderella Tournament, the stable was represented by Rina, Ruaka, Saki Kashima, Haruka Umesaki, Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe, with Watanabe and Tora scoring the best results by making it to the quarterfinals.[81] At Stardom All Star Grand Queendom on April 23, 2023, Ruaka, Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora and Saki Kashima defeated Club Venus (Jessie, Mariah May and Xena) and Thekla in eight-woman tag team competition.[82] At Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend on May 5, 2023, Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe defeated Syuri and Konami.[83] At Stardom New Blood 8 on May 12, 2023, Momo Watanabe defeated Miyu Amasaki, Ruaka fell short to Nanae Takahashi, Karma and Starlight Kid successfully defended the New Blood Tag Team Championship against Lady C and Hanako, and Rina defeated Ami Sohrei to win the Future of Stardom Championship.[84] At Stardom Flashing Champions 2023 on May 28, Starlight Kid, Ruaka and Rina fell short to Hina, Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani, Saki Kashima defeated AZM and Fukigen Death to win the High Speed Championship, and Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged The New Eras (Ami Sourei and Mirai) for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[85] At Sunshine 2023 on June 25, Oedo Tai was defeated by Queen's Quest in a six-on-six steel cage match in which the losing unit was forced to lose a member. Kashima was the only member of Oedo Tai left in the cage at the end of the match, which led to her getting attacked by the other members of Oedo Tai and forced to withdraw from the unit.[86] At Stardom Mid Summer Champions 2023 on July 2, 2023, Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabem Ruaka and Rina fell short to Giulia, Thekla, Mai Sakurai and Maika.[87] In the 2023 edition of the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix, the stable has been represented by Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora and Starlight Kid, with none of them making it to the finals.[88] At Stardom x Stardom: Osaka Summer Team on August 13, 2023, Starlight Kid defeated Natsuko Tora in a 5 Star Grand Prix tournament match.[89] At Stardom Midsummer Festival on August 19, 2023, Natsuko Tora and Ruaka teamed up with Vulgar Alliance (Dump Matsumoto, Zap) to defeat Utami Hayashishita, AZM, Miyu Amasaki and Kyoko Inoue.[90] At Stardom 5Star Special in Hiroshima on September 3, 2023, Momo Watanabe fell short to Utami Hayashishita and Starlight Kid to Tam Nakano in 5 Star Grand Prix tournament matches.[91] At Stardom Dream Tag Festival on September 10, 2023, several stable members competed in shuffled tag team bouts in which they paired up with members from other units. Rina teamed up with Hina in a losing effort against Mai Sakurai and Mirai, Momo Watanabe teamed up with Momo Kohgo and went unsuccessful against The Future (Hanan and Mariah May), and Natsuko Tora teamed up with Hazuki to defeat Nanae Takahashi and stablemate Ruaka.[92] At Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2023 on October 9, Momo Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged Mirai for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, while Natsuko Tora went unsuccessful against Tam Nakano for the World of Stardom Championship.[93] At Stardom Halloween Dark Night on October 29, 2023, Momo Watanabe competed in a Four-way "Trick or Treat" Falls Count Anywhere match won by Suzu Suzuki and also involving Thekla and Mei Seira, while Natsuko Tora competed in a Four-way "Halloween Weapons" match won by Saori Anou and also involving Mai Sakurai and Hazuki.[94] At Stardom New Blood West 1 on November 17, 2023, Momo Watanabe defeated Yuzuki], and Rina defeated Hanako to successfully defend the Future of Stardom Championship.[95] At Stardom Gold Rush 2023 on November 18, Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe and Ruaka competed in a Six-woman tag team Moneyball tournament where they fell short to Baribari Bombers (Giulia, Thekla and Mai Sakurai) in the semifinals.[96] At Stardom Nagoya Big Winter on December 2, 2023, Ruaka fell short to Mai Sakurai, and Natsuko Tora, Starlight Kid and Momo Watanabe defeated Abarenbo GE (Syuri, Mirai and Ami Sourei).[97] At Stardom Dream Queendom 2023 on December 29, Starlight Kid, Ruaka, Rina and Fukigen Death fell short to Mayu Iwatani, Hanan, Hazuki and Saya Iida, and Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged AphrOditE (Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani) for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship.[98]

In the 2024 edition of the Triangle Derby which took place at Stardom New Year Stars 2024 on January 3, the stable was represented by Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe and Starlight Kid who made it to the semifinals where they fell short to Abarenbo GE (Syuri, Mirai and Ami Sohrei).[99] At Ittenyon Stardom Gate on January 4, 2024, Starlight Kid, Fukigen Death and Rina fell short to Hazuki, Hanan and Saya Iida, while Natsuko Tora, Momo Watanabe and Ruaka fell short to Saori Anou, Yuna Mizumori and Saki.[100] At Stardom Supreme Fight 2024 on February 4, Rina defeated Yuzuki to retain the Future of Stardom Championship, Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe defeated Lady C and Miyu Amasaki, and Starlight Kid unsuccessfully challenged Saori Anou for the Wonder of Stardom Championship.[101] In the 2024 edition of the Stardom Cinderella Tournament, the unit was represented by Natsuko Tora, Ruaka and Starlight Kid, with Ruaka scoring the best result by making it to the semifinals.[102] At Stardom American Dream 2024 on April 4, Momo Watanabe and Starlight Kid teamed up with Stephanie Vaquer to defeat AZM, Saya Kamitani and Camron Branae.[103] At Stardom All Star Grand Queendom 2024 on April 27, Rina defeated Sayaka Kurara to successfully defend the Future of Stardom Championship, Natsuko Tora wrestled Mina Shirakawa into a time-limit draw and after the bout Thekla made a return, attacked Shirakawa and joined Oedo Tai, Ruaka and Starlight Kid unsuccessfully competed in a four-way tag team bout for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship after which Kid was kicked out of the unit, and Momo Watanabe unsuccessfully challenged Maika for the World of Stardom Championship.[104] At Stardom Flashing Champions 2024 on May 18, Rina and Fukigen Death teamed up with Azusa Inaba to defeat Mina Shirakawa, Xena and Waka Tsukiyama, and Momo Watanabe, Natsuko Tora and Thekla won a Gauntlet six-woman tag team match to determine the #1 contenders to the Artist of Stardom Championship.[105] At Stardom The Conversion on June 21, 2024, Natsuko Tora, Thekla, Rina, Momo Watanabe and Ruaka defeated Saya Kamitani, AZM, Lady C, Hina and Miyu Amasaki in ten-woman elimination tag team competition, and per the stipulation, since Kamitani was the last wrestler eliminated, AZM, Hina, Lady C, and Amasaki all had to leave Queen's Quest.[106]

Stable's dissolution, transition to H.A.T.E. (July 2024)

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On the second night of the Stardom Sapporo World Rendezvous from July 28, 2024, Natsuko Tora defeated Maika to win the World of Stardom Championship with help from Saya Kamitani who attacked Maika, giving Tora momentum to pick up the victory. Kamitani declared Queen's Quest's dissolution, joining forces with Tora and the rest of the time's Oedo Tai members: Momo Watanabe, Thekla, Konami, Rina and Ruaka. Tora then declared the dissolution of Oedo Tai and the birth of the newly-created unit of H.A.T.E., spinning the faction off into a new identity and history.[107]

New Blood series (2022–2024)

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Various of the unit's members often compete in the New Blood series of events. At Stardom New Blood 7 on January 20, Karma and Starlight Kid defeated Club Venus (Xia Brookside and Mariah May) in the first rounds of the inaugural New Blood Tag Team Championship tournament.[108] At New Blood Premium on March 25, 2023, Karma and Starlight Kid defeated God's Eye (Mirai and Tomoka Inaba) to become the inaugural New Blood Tag Team Champions.[109] Following the match, Karma and Kid declared that they would adopt the team name Bloody Fate.[109] At Stardom New Blood 9 on June 2, 2023, Karma and Starlight Kid defeated Tomoka Inaba and Azusa Inaba to successfully defend the New Blood Tag Team Championship, while Rina defeated Lady C to successfully defend the Future of Stardom Championship.[110] At Stardom New Blood 10 on August 18, 2023, Rina defeated Waka Tsukiyama to successfully defend the Future of Stardom Championship.[111] At New Blood 11 on September 29, Starlight Kid and Karma lost the New Blood Tag Team Championship to wing★gori (Hanan and Saya Iida).[112] At Stardom New Blood 12 on December 25, 2023, Rina and Ruaka fell short to Mai Sakurai and Chanyota.[113] At Stardom New Blood 13 on June 21, 2024, Rina and Azusa Inaba defeated Miyu Amasaki and Hina.[114]

Independent circuit (2015–2024)

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Multiple members of the stable are known to have worked for various promotions. Since La Rosa Negra used to wrestle in the American independent scene, she made an appearance at SHINE 36, an event promoted by Shine Wrestling and World Wrestling Network on July 22, 2016, where she teamed up with Amanda Carolina Rodriguez as Las Sicarias to unsuccessfully challenge BTY (Jayme Jameson & Marti Belle) for the Shine Tag Team Championship.[115] La Rosa Negra's last match as part of the stable took part at Vendetta Pro Melee 2017 on May 19, an event promoted by Vendetta Pro Wrestling in partnership with the National Wrestling Alliance where she teamed up with Holidead, picking up a victory over The Ballard Brothers (Shane Ballard & Shannon Ballard) in an Intergender Tag Team Match.[116] Jamie Hayter worked in several matches for other promotions while being part of the unit. At WWE NXT UK #42, an event promoted by WWE's NXT UK, she fell short to Viper.[117] She also made an appearance for All Elite Wrestling on October 23, 2019, on AEW Dynamite, where she scored a defeat against Britt Baker.[118] At Hana Kimura Memorial Show 2 on May 23, 2022, Rina defeated Sakura Hirota by taking part into a gauntlet match.[119]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022–2024)

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Starlight Kid was part of the series of Stardom exhibition matches to promote female talent hosted by New Japan Pro Wrestling. On the second night of Wrestle Kingdom 16 on January 5, 2022, she teamed up with Mayu Iwatani in a losing effort against Tam Nakano and Saya Kamitani.[120] At Historic X-Over on November 20, 2022, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Ruaka and Rina competed in the Stardom Rambo, and Starlight Kid and Momo Watanabe teamed up with Suzuki-gun's El Desperado and Douki in a losing effort against Tam Nakano, Natsupoi and Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru.[121]

Members

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* Founding member
I–IV Leader
Member[122] Joined Left
Kyoko Kimura *II January 18, 2015 January 22, 2017
Act Yasukawa *I December 23, 2015[a]
Kris Wolf * March 25, 2018
Heidi Lovelace * April 4, 2015
Hudson Envy * October 10, 2015
Dragonita * March 29, 2015
Thunder Rosa April 12, 2015 May 19, 2017
Star Fire May 6, 2015 September 23, 2015
Nikki Storm June 14, 2015 July 26, 2015
La Rosa Negra August 23, 2015 May 19, 2017
Holidead November 3, 2015
Kaitlin Diemond January 17, 2016 April 2, 2016
Viper July 30, 2017
Diosa Atenea April 17, 2016 July 9, 2016
Kagetsu III April 23, 2016 February 15, 2020
Leah Vaughan May 29, 2016 August 5, 2016
Hana Kimura September 22, 2016 September 24, 2018
Tam Nakano September 10, 2017 January 21, 2018
Sumire Natsu November 4, 2017 September 30, 2021
Hazuki April 15, 2018 December 24, 2019
Martina January 4, 2020
Nao Yamaguchi June 5, 2018[b]
Brandi Rhodes April 30, 2018 May 6, 2018
Andras Miyagi February 17, 2019 November 23, 2019
Jamie Hayter January 3, 2019 November 15, 2020[c]
Saki Kashima January 3, 2020 June 25, 2023
Bea Priestley January 19, 2020 April 4, 2021
Starlight Kid June 12, 2021 April 27, 2024
Natsuko Tora IV April 14, 2019 July 28, 2024
Rina October 29, 2020
Ruaka February 20, 2021
Fukigen Death April 4, 2021
Momo Watanabe December 18, 2021
Thekla April 27, 2024
Konami October 3, 2020–December 29, 2021
July 23, 2024–July 28, 2024[d]

Sub-groups

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Affiliate Members Tenure Type
Twisted Sisters Holidead
Thunder Rosa 		2015–2017 Tag team
Black Widows Bea Priestley
Konami 		2020–2021[e] Tag Team
Devil Duo Natsuko Tora
Saki Kashima 		2020 Tag team
Water & Oil Rina
Hanan 		2021[f] Tag team
We Love Tokyo Sports!
東スポ大好き! 		Saki Kashima
Fukigen Death 		2021–2023 Tag team
Black Desire Starlight Kid
Momo Watanabe 		2021–2024 Tag team
YoungOED Starlight Kid
Ruaka
Rina 		2021–2024 Trio
BMI2000 Natsuko Tora
Ruaka 		2022–2024 Tag team
XL Momo Watanabe
Natsuko Tora 		2023–2024 Tag team
Gold Ship Natsuko Tora
Momo Watanabe
Saki Kashima 		2023 Trio/tag team
Bloody Fate Karma
Starlight Kid 		2023–2024 Tag team
Unique Glare Starlight Kid
Karma
Ruaka 		2023–2024 Trio/tag team

Timeline

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Championships and accomplishments

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Momo Watanabe as half of the Goddesses of Stardom Champions at Stardom World Climax 2022...
... and Starlight Kid, the other half at the same event.
  • Alpha Omega Wrestling
    • AOW Women's Championship (1 time) – Viper
  • Women Wrestling Stars
    • WWS Championship (1 time) – Diosa Atenea

Luchas de Apuestas record

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See also: Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Queen's Quest
(AZM, Konami and Momo Watanabe) (mask)[k]		 Oedo Tai
(HZK, Kagetsu & Natsu Sumire) (dance)		 Yokohama, Japan Stardom Glory Stars 2019
(Night 1)		 April 13, 2019 [151]
Oedo Tai
(Starlight Kid, Konami, Ruaka and Saki Kashima) (mask)[l]		 Queen's Quest
(Momo Watanabe, Utami Hayashishita, Saya Kamitani & AZM) (leader)		 Osaka, Japan Osaka Super Wars December 18, 2021 [65]

Notes

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References

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Oedo Tai

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Oedo Tai was a villainous in the Japanese women's promotion , renowned for its chaotic and rebellious antics that disrupt matches and rival factions. Formed in early 2015 through the merger of Act Yasukawa's loyal followers and Kyoko Kimura's established Kimura Monster-gun group, it evolved into Stardom's longest-running faction, emphasizing unity, aggressive recruitment, and title dominance. Under early leadership from and , Oedo Tai initially served as a haven for international talent and rule-breakers, including wrestlers like Ruby Soho, , and , fostering a reputation for mischief and interference. The group reached its golden era in mid-2017 under Kagetsu's command, incorporating members such as , Kris Wolf, , and Natsu Sumire, during which it captured multiple championships and solidified its status as a major antagonistic force. Kagetsu's 329-day reign as World of Stardom Champion stands as one of the faction's most notable achievements, highlighting its competitive prowess. Significant roster changes marked the faction's evolution, including Tam Nakano's forced departure in 2018 after a loss in a gauntlet match, Kris Wolf's , and Hana Kimura's move to another in 2019, followed by Kagetsu's own that year. Leadership shifted to in 2020, who rebuilt the group by recruiting talents like Bea Priestley, , Ruaka, Rina, Gokigen Death, and defectors such as and —the latter's 2021 betrayal of being a pivotal moment that intensified Oedo Tai's rivalry with that faction. By June 2024, Oedo Tai defeated in a high-stakes "" elimination match at The Conversion, leading to the disbandment of . Oedo Tai had collectively won 19 championships across Stardom's divisions by mid-2024, with its members holding every major title at least once. However, on July 28, 2024, following 's victory for the , Oedo Tai disbanded, with core members transitioning to form the new H.A.T.E.

History

Formation (2015)

Oedo Tai debuted as a villainous in on January 18, 2015, during the promotion's 4th Anniversary Show at Korakuen Hall in . The group's occurred following a six-person match where , Kris Wolf, and Hudson Envy defeated , Dragonita, and Heidi Lovelace (later known as Ruby Soho), after which the two factions merged to form the new unit. Immediately after the victory, members of Oedo Tai attacked several other wrestlers in the ring, solidifying their persona and positioning them as chaotic antagonists intent on disrupting the promotion's established order. The stable was co-founded by veteran wrestler Kyoko Kimura, leader of the invading Kimura Monster-gun, and Act Yasukawa, a rising star who brought her own allies into the fold. This alliance combined Kimura's aggressive, monster-themed faction with Yasukawa's group of international talents, creating an initial roster of six: the co-leaders alongside Kris Wolf, Hudson Envy, Dragonita, and Heidi Lovelace. The merger emphasized Oedo Tai's role as outsiders challenging Stardom's Japanese-dominated core, with a deliberate emphasis on recruiting foreign wrestlers to enhance their unpredictable and disruptive dynamic. Thematically, Oedo Tai—translating to "Great Edo Squad" in reference to the (1603–1868), when was known as —adopted aesthetics inspired by and gangs, evoking images of lawless ronin and figures from historical . This concept reinforced their identity as rule-breakers who operated outside Stardom's conventions, using underhanded tactics and factional solidarity to assert dominance. Early activities under this banner focused on building momentum through invasions and multi-person brawls, though internal tensions soon arose, including the pivotal Yasukawa vs. Yoshiko incident in February 2015 that foreshadowed leadership changes.

Kyoko Kimura leadership (2015–2017)

Following Act Yasukawa's retirement on December 23, 2015, at 's Year End Climax event, assumed sole leadership of Oedo Tai, navigating the stable through a period of instability inherited from its formation roster of international and Japanese wrestlers. Yasukawa's departure stemmed from severe injuries sustained in a notorious incident on February 22, 2015, during her challenge against Yoshiko at Korakuen Hall. The match, intended as scripted , escalated into a legitimate attack when Yoshiko delivered unscripted punches, fracturing Yasukawa's right orbital bone, nose, and cheekbone, and causing significant swelling that left her unable to see. This led to Yasukawa's immediate hospitalization, a backstage confrontation involving other wrestlers, and a suspension from , ultimately forcing her retirement after limited appearances in 2015. Under Kimura's direction, Oedo Tai shifted focus toward bolstering its Japanese core to achieve greater cohesion and prowess, recruiting talents like in early 2016 and her daughter later that year to complement the existing mix of veterans and newcomers. This strategy emphasized aggressive personas and multi-person brawls, allowing the stable to disrupt main event scenes while building momentum through tag division rivalries. The approach helped solidify Oedo Tai's role as Stardom's premier villainous unit, contrasting the more heroic factions like Thunder Rock. A pivotal success came on June 16, 2016, at the Premium Stars event, where teamed with the newly recruited to defeat Io Shirai and (c) in a 26-minute main event, capturing the Goddesses of Championship and securing Oedo Tai's first major title during Kimura's solo tenure. The victory highlighted the stable's evolving strength in extended, high-stakes tag contests and elevated its status amid ongoing inter-faction warfare. Oedo Tai's volatile character during this era was further defined by challenges with its international contingent, as gaijin members such as Kris Wolf, , and Heidi Lovelace encountered visa restrictions that limited their tenures to temporary tours. These departures created roster flux but reinforced the stable's chaotic, opportunistic identity, with leveraging short-term alliances to maintain pressure on rivals while fostering a reputation for unpredictability and resilience.

Kagetsu era (2017–2020)

After Kyoko Kimura's retirement on January 22, 2017, which left Oedo Tai with few active members and facing near-dissolution, returned from a brief hiatus on June 11, 2017, to assume leadership of Oedo Tai, infusing the with a more aggressive and theatrical brand of villainy inspired by her artistic, kabuki-influenced persona that emphasized dramatic poses and elaborate entrances. This shift marked a creative from the group's earlier chaotic roots, positioning Oedo Tai as Stardom's premier faction known for chaotic interference and against babyface units. Under Kagetsu's guidance, the stable underwent significant expansion through targeted recruitments, beginning with Tam Nakano's heel turn and addition on September 9, 2017, followed by Sumire Natsu's introduction on November 4, 2017, as a comedic yet menacing enforcer from Pro Wrestling Wave. solidified her role as a core powerhouse throughout 2018–2019, while Bea Priestley joined in mid-2018 after betraying her allies, bringing international edge and technical prowess. These additions, alongside holdovers like Hazuki, Kris Wolf, and Viper, swelled the roster to over 10 members by late 2018, enabling multifaceted booking and deeper storyline integration. The era's narrative core revolved around intense rivalries, particularly the protracted feud with that ignited in 2017 and spanned multi-woman eliminations, street fights, and high-stakes invasions, culminating in iconic clashes that defined Stardom's faction warfare. Oedo Tai's dominance was showcased in pursuits and defenses, where the unit repeatedly challenged for trios supremacy and demonstrated their threat level in tag and trios competitions. The period's trajectory was tragically altered by Hana Kimura's suicide on May 23, 2020, which cast a profound shadow over Oedo Tai and as a whole, prompting widespread mourning, a show, and reflections on the stable's future amid the emotional toll on remaining members like , who had retired earlier that January. Despite considerations of hiatus or restructuring in the wake of the loss, the faction demonstrated resilience, carrying forward 's legacy of unapologetic dominance into subsequent leadership transitions.

Natsuko Tora era (2020–2024)

Following Kagetsu's retirement in January 2020, ascended to leadership of , inheriting the stable's symbol from her predecessor during a at Stardom's New Years Stars event on February 15, 2020. , who had joined the faction in 2019 after the dissolution of J.A.N., shifted toward a "big sister" dynamic, positioning herself as a protective yet domineering mentor to a roster emphasizing physical power and aggressive tactics over the chaotic flair of prior eras. This approach built upon Kagetsu's legacy of villainous innovation by recruiting wrestlers capable of raw strength and intimidation to rebuild the stable's depleted ranks. Under Tora's guidance, Oedo Tai underwent significant roster refreshes, blending veteran heels with promising rookies to restore its heel dominance. Key additions included , who was forced to join in June 2021 after a losing effort in a 10-woman tag match stipulation against her former stablemates. debuted for in November 2021 and aligned with Oedo Tai shortly thereafter, bringing an international edge to the group's power-oriented style. In 2022, betrayed her ONA partner during a tag match on October 3, officially enlisting to bolster the stable's submission expertise and veteran presence. Complementing these were younger talents like Ruaka, who turned on to join in February 2021, and Rina (rechristened Fukigen Death), who was compelled to defect from in April 2021 following another unit-transfer stipulation loss. These recruits exemplified Tora's focus on power wrestlers who could execute hard-hitting movesets, such as Ruaka's explosive bombs and Rina's throws, fostering a cohesive unit of enforcers. Oedo Tai's activities during this period highlighted its resurgence through strategic alliances and high-profile invasions. The stable's Black Desire subgroup—comprising and —secured the Goddess of Stardom Championship on March 26, 2022, enabling trios dominance by frequently incorporating Tora or other members for Artist of Stardom title pursuits and multi-woman brawls. In the 2023 Cinderella Tournament, Oedo Tai launched disruptive invasions, with members like Ruaka advancing to semifinals via aggressive interferences and power displays against fan-favorite competitors, underscoring the faction's role as 's premier antagonists. As the era progressed, internal fractures emerged, particularly around , whose evolving ambitions clashed with Tora's authoritarian control. On April 27, 2024, at All Star Grand Queendom, Oedo Tai turned on Kid following a title match loss, expelling her in a brutal post-match assault that highlighted simmering resentments and foreshadowed the stable's instability. This betrayal, amid ongoing power struggles among the recruits, marked a pivotal tension point in Tora's tenure, eroding the "big sister" cohesion she had cultivated.

Dissolution and transition (2024)

The culmination of Oedo Tai's run occurred at Stardom's World Rendezvous event on July 28, 2024, where leader defeated Maika to win the , marking her first singles world title and the capstone to her tenure as the stable's fourth and final leader. During the match, Saya Kamitani betrayed her stablemate Maika to aid Tora, facilitating the victory and signaling her immediate alignment with Oedo Tai. In her post-match promo, Tora announced the disbandment of Oedo Tai, citing the faction's stagnation as the primary reason for its end after nearly a since its formation in 2015. She simultaneously unveiled the transition of its core members—herself, , Thekla, Konami, Rina, and Ruaka—into a new stable named H.A.T.E. (Hateful Attack Team Empire), with Kamitani's recruitment serving as a symbolic fresh start to inject new energy. This rebranding preserved Oedo Tai's villainous identity while emphasizing a more cohesive, hate-driven theme centered on aggressive dominance. As of November 2025, no attempts to revive Oedo Tai have been made, with its former members actively competing under the H.A.T.E. banner or in individual capacities, eschewing any reference to the original stable's branding.

Members

Leaders

Oedo Tai's founding leadership consisted of co-leaders and , who merged their respective groups in January 2015 to form the stable. Kimura, a seasoned veteran with over a decade in , employed an enforcer style that emphasized discipline and the recruitment of international talent, incorporating wrestlers like Kris Wolf, Hudson Envy, and Heidi Lovelace to enhance the faction's global appeal and aggressive presence. Yasukawa, known for her intense persona, contributed dramatic theatrics to the group's villainous identity during her short tenure, but her role ended abruptly due to a career-altering from a February 2015 incident. Following Yasukawa's injury, assumed sole leadership of Oedo Tai from mid-2015 until her retirement in April 2017. Her veteran enforcer approach continued to prioritize international recruitment, maintaining a roster heavy with foreign wrestlers and fostering a reputation for ruthless tactics within . In June 2017, Kagetsu succeeded as leader, guiding Oedo Tai through 2020 until her own retirement. 's charismatic leadership infused the stable with artistic flair, drawing from her unique persona to create memorable entrances and storylines that broadened Oedo Tai's cultural footprint in wrestling. Her style supported the development of younger members like Hazuki and integrated diverse talents, evolving the faction into a more dynamic unit. Natsuko Tora took over as leader in July 2020 after Kagetsu's departure, helming until its disbandment in July 2024. Tora's powerhouse leadership stressed unwavering loyalty among members and physical dominance, shifting the toward a more unified, intimidation-focused dynamic that reinforced its role as Stardom's premier antagonist group.

Core members

The core members of Oedo Tai formed the stable's primary full-time roster, providing consistent support in matches and storylines while embodying its persona through aggressive tactics and faction loyalty. These wrestlers were instrumental in maintaining the group's dominance in Stardom's midcard and tag divisions during the era. joined Oedo Tai on December 18, 2021, after betraying her longtime allies in during the Osaka Super Wars event, marking a pivotal shift that bolstered the stable's technical prowess. As the stable's technical ace, she excelled in high-precision matches, often serving as 's right-hand woman and anchoring key efforts that advanced Oedo Tai's chaotic agenda. Her integration helped solidify Oedo Tai's reputation for blending skill with villainy, contributing to the faction's sustained presence until its 2024 dissolution. Thekla emerged as a core member in April 2024, returning from a hiatus to interfere in a match between and , immediately aligning with Oedo Tai to amplify its international edge. Known for her brute force style, she brought a powerhouse presence that emphasized raw power and unwavering loyalty, frequently using her physicality to intimidate opponents and protect the stable's hierarchy in multi-woman brawls. Konami joined Oedo Tai on December 18, 2021, betraying in Tokyo Cyber Squad, which led to the stable's dissolution and her brief tenure until departing on December 29, 2021. She rejoined on July 23, 2024, by betraying to help and win the Goddesses of Championship, shortly before Oedo Tai's disbandment. As a submission specialist, she added technical depth to the stable's arsenal, specializing in joint locks and holds that targeted vulnerabilities in extended rivalries. Her expertise in mat-based offense made her a reliable asset for isolating foes during faction invasions. Ruaka and Rina, both young talents, joined Oedo Tai in early 2021 and late 2020, respectively, turning heel from to inject fresh energy into the group as groomed enforcers. Ruaka's defection occurred in February 2021, where she attacked her former stablemates to pledge allegiance, while Rina quit on October 29, 2020, during a Korakuen Hall event to align with the heels. Together, they represented the stable's future, handling midcard enforcement duties with high-energy aggression and tag synergy, often overwhelming undercard opponents to pave the way for senior members' advances before the faction's transition in 2024.

Associate and part-time members

Oedo Tai incorporated several wrestlers in associate or part-time capacities, often leveraging their unique styles or external commitments to bolster the faction's chaotic persona without requiring full-time dedication to Stardom's schedule. These members typically featured in targeted storylines, such as invasions or short-term alliances, providing intermittent support during key events. served as a prominent associate from 2021 to 2024, joining after a forced from the faction in a 10-woman tag match loss that compelled her alignment with Oedo Tai. Known for her high-flying masked persona, she rebranded with darker attire to fit the stable's villainous aesthetic, contributing to numerous defenses of the High Speed Championship while engaging in intra-faction power plays. Her tenure ended dramatically on April 27, 2024, when leader orchestrated a betrayal angle, expelling her following a loss to reinforce Oedo Tai's ruthless internal dynamics. In the stable's formative years, American wrestlers , , and Hudson Envy acted as associates from 2015 to 2016, aligning sporadically due to their primary U.S.-based schedules with promotions like . Their involvement included tag team runs, such as challenging for the Goddesses of titles alongside Oedo Tai leaders, where their hardcore, lucha-influenced styles added an international edge to the faction's monster image during early tours like Goddesses of Stars. Limited appearances stemmed from travel constraints, restricting them to key events rather than ongoing storylines. Hana Kimura joined as a part-time member from 2018 until her tragic death in 2020, bringing a gas-mask-wearing character that emphasized intense in-faction feuds and dance-inspired entrances to heighten Oedo Tai's theatrical villainy. Initially overshadowed in the stable, she rose to prominence in multi-woman matches, including Artist of title pursuits, while her personal struggles and ordeals profoundly impacted the promotion and Oedo Tai's narrative legacy post-2020. Her contributions focused on elevating undercard chaos, such as betrayals and rivalries within the group, before the stable mourned her loss publicly. Other short-term associates included , who aligned intermittently from 2017 to 2019, utilizing her gimmick for comedic antics in Oedo Tai-produced events and tag matches that supported core members' title reigns. Dragonita featured briefly in 2015 during the stable's inception, providing masked luchadora flair in foundational invasion angles alongside .

Subgroups

Major subgroups

Black Desire was a subgroup within Oedo Tai from 2021 to 2024, consisting of and . They won the Goddesses of Stardom Championship on March 26, 2022, at 's World Climax event. Young OED was a development subgroup from 2021 to 2024, featuring Ruaka, Rina, and under Oedo Tai's umbrella, designed to cultivate new talent through disruptive undercard invasions and opportunities. The group aimed to inject fresh energy into the by promoting younger members in multi-woman matches and league tournaments, helping to bridge Oedo Tai's veteran core with emerging wrestlers. Other units within Oedo Tai included various ad-hoc teams formed specifically for tag leagues to maximize competitive depth without permanent restructuring.

Membership timeline

Oedo Tai was founded on , 2015, at Stardom's 4th Anniversary Show, initially comprising six members: co-leaders and , along with Kris Wolf, Hudson Envy, Dragonita, and Heidi Lovelace. transitioned to a managerial role following injuries but exited the group in December 2015. In 2016, the faction saw key additions including in September and toward year's end, while retired, leading to Kagetsu's promotion as leader by early 2017. Departures included talents like Heidi Lovelace due to scheduling conflicts and Kris Wolf amid visa issues in early 2017. The group experienced peak expansion from 2018 to 2020, with recruits such as Hazuki, , Nao Yamaguchi via the 2018 draft, and in 2019, and , Bea Priestley, and in 2020. Hana Kimura's tragic death in May 2020 marked a significant loss, followed by Kagetsu's retirement in February 2020, with assuming leadership. During the Natsuko Tora era from 2021 to 2024, notable joinings included Ruaka and Rina in early 2021, Fukigen Death in April 2021, in December 2021, and returns or additions like 's brief stints. departed in April 2024 after being expelled following a loss. The faction reached full dissolution on July 28, 2024, when Tora announced its end after winning the , transitioning members to the new unit H.A.T.E. (core members: , , Thekla, , Rina, Ruaka). Fukigen Death and did not transition to H.A.T.E.
YearEvent/DateMember Change
2015January 15 (4th Anniversary Show)Founding: , , Kris Wolf, , Dragonita, Heidi Lovelace join.
2015December exits (to managerial role elsewhere).
2016September joins.
2016End of year joins.
2016End of year retires; promoted to leader (effective early 2017).
2017EarlyKris Wolf departs (visa issues); Heidi Lovelace departs (scheduling).
2017September 10 joins.
2017November 4Natsu Sumire joins.
2018January 21 departs (gauntlet loss to ).
2018March 25Kris Wolf departs ( exit).
2018April 15 (Draft)Hazuki, , Nao Yamaguchi join.
2018Late departs (betrayal after excursion).
2019January 2 joins.
2019February 17Andras Miyagi joins.
2019April 14 (Draft) joins.
2019March 28Nao Yamaguchi retires/departs (injuries).
2019November 23Andras Miyagi departs (betrayal).
2019December 24Hazuki retires/departs.
2020January 3 joins (betrays ).
2020January 19Bea Priestley joins (leaves ).
2020February retires; becomes leader.
2020May 23 passes away.
2020October 3 joins (betrays ).
2020October 29Rina joins (from ).
2020Late, Bea Priestley, Natsu Sumire depart (COVID/travel/injury).
2021February 20Ruaka joins (attacks ).
2021April 4Fukigen Death joins (elimination match).
2021June 12 joins (elimination match).
2021December 18 (Osaka Super Wars) joins (betrays ).
2022Various departs (hiatus, December 29).
2024April 27 (All Star Grand Queendom) expelled/departs.
2024April 27 joins (assists ).
2024July 28 (Sapporo World Rendezvous)Full dissolution; transitions to H.A.T.E. (members: , , , , Rina, Ruaka).

Activities

Tournaments and leagues within

Oedo Tai's involvement in 's internal tournaments and leagues during the era emphasized the stable's aggressive style, with members frequently competing in and singles formats to assert dominance and generate rivalries. The group secured several key victories in developmental and main roster events, contributing to their reputation as disruptors who prioritized faction advancement over individual accolades. In the New Blood division, Oedo Tai achieved early success through the inaugural tournament in 2023. and KARMA, both core members of the stable, defeated God's Eye (MIRAI and ) in the final on March 25 at New Blood Premium, becoming the first champions and establishing Oedo Tai's presence in the up-and-coming tag scene. Later, Rina and Azusa Inaba, representing Oedo Tai, captured the titles from (Hanan and Saya Iida) on July 23, 2024, at Nighter in Korakuen Hall. Their 156-day reign continued after the stable's dissolution on July 28, 2024, under the new H.A.T.E. unit until December 26, 2024. These wins highlighted Oedo Tai's strategy of elevating younger members like Rina through block-style tournaments and direct challenges within the New Blood series from 2022 to 2024. The stable also featured prominently in the annual , a round-robin event for women's s. From 2020 to 2023, Oedo Tai pairs such as and , along with Ruaka and Rina in later iterations, dominated multiple blocks with consistent victories, often using underhanded tactics to rack up points and advance deep into the playoffs. For instance, in the 2022 edition, Tora and Ruaka secured strong block results in Block A, while Watanabe and performed similarly in , contributing to the stable's overall pressure on rival units like and . This pattern of block dominance underscored Oedo Tai's synergy without claiming the overall crown. Individual members represented Oedo Tai in singles-focused leagues like the Five Star Grand Prix, Stardom's premier round-robin event held annually since 2012. , a standout competitor, entered as a affiliate from 2017 to 2024, earning competitive point totals that positioned her among block leaders; in 2023, she accumulated 10 points in the Blue Stars block, advancing to semifinals contention and reinforcing Oedo Tai's influence in high-stakes singles play. As heels, Oedo Tai frequently targeted the Cinderella Tournament, a single-elimination event for rising stars, with invasions and interferences from 2021 to 2023 to sabotage babyface competitors and heighten their villainous image. While no member won the tournament outright during this period, these disruptions—such as run-ins during quarterfinals and semifinals—solidified the stable's role as antagonists without formal accolades, often leading to multi-woman brawls that spilled into subsequent storylines.

Appearances outside Stardom

Oedo Tai members frequently ventured onto the independent circuit, leveraging 's international outreach to showcase the stable's talent. In October 2015, during Stardom's inaugural USA Tour, Oedo Tai representatives and competed in multi-woman tags against American competitors, marking an early crossover that highlighted the faction's aggressive style abroad. This tour, held in venues like Covina, emphasized Oedo Tai's role in expanding Stardom's global footprint through antics and high-energy bouts. During the tour, , a key Oedo Tai enforcer, teamed with Hudson Envy in action against local indie wrestlers such as . These appearances solidified Oedo Tai's presence on the U.S. independent scene, blending influences with American promotions before Rosa's later mainstream success. Crossovers with (NJPW) became a hallmark of Oedo Tai's external activities from 2022 onward, particularly through co-promoted supershows. At the event in November 2022, and represented the stable in an eight-person mixed match alongside NJPW's El Desperado and DOUKI in a chaotic showcase of intergender warfare, though they were defeated by Taichi, , , and . While Wrestle Dynasty 2023 featured broader participation, individual Oedo Tai members contributed to the event's undercard. Internationally, Thekla's tenure brought a European flavor to Oedo Tai's outings, with her competing on indie circuits in and from 2021 to 2023 under the stable's banner during off-season tours. These matches, often against local talents in promotions like IPW , allowed Thekla to export Oedo Tai's disruptive tactics to her home continent before her full-time commitment. By 2024, following the stable's dissolution, no further external appearances utilized the Oedo Tai name, as members transitioned to new alignments within .

Championships and accomplishments

Collective team achievements

Oedo Tai units have secured numerous tag and trios championships within , contributing to the stable's reputation for dominating midcard divisions through aggressive tactics and coordinated assaults. These collective successes span multiple iterations of the faction, with members frequently capturing and defending titles as pairs or groups to assert Oedo Tai's chaotic influence. Over the course of its existence, the stable amassed more than 10 such titles, often using them to fuel feuds and storyline escalations against rival units like and .

Goddesses of Stardom Championship

Oedo Tai has held the Goddesses of Stardom Championship six times, with reigns that highlighted the stable's prowess. The first occurred on June 16, 2016, when and defeated Io Shirai and at 's Premium Star Wars event to claim the titles, holding them for 189 days before losing to Kairi Hojo and Yoko Bito. The second reign came on June 21, 2017, as and overcame Hiroyo Matsumoto and at Galaxy Stars 2017, maintaining the belts for 347 days until dropping them to and . Additional reigns featured Bea Priestley and Jamie Hayter winning on January 19, 2020, from Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani for 183 days, and Priestley reuniting with Konami on December 26, 2020, for a 50-day run. Momo Watanabe and Starlight Kid also secured the belts on March 26, 2022, holding them for 40 days. The most recent Oedo Tai hold ended with Watanabe and Thekla defeating Hanan and Saya Iida on July 23, 2024, for 159 days until losing to Hanan and Saya Iida on December 29, 2024, amid the stable's final months.

Artist of Stardom Championship

The stable has captured the four times, emphasizing trios dominance in chaotic multi-woman matches. The inaugural Oedo Tai reign began on October 2, 2016, with , , and defeating the previous champions for a 97-day hold. Further successes included Andras Miyagi, , and Natsu Sumire taking the titles on July 20, 2019, for 126 days; , , and Bea Priestley on November 14, 2020, for 32 days; and the longest recent reign by , , and on May 28, 2022, defeating at Flashing Champions 2022 for 215 days, marked by hardcore defenses that underscored Oedo Tai's brutal style. These trios wins often involved interference from stablemates, amplifying their heel persona.

Other Team Titles

Oedo Tai members also held the as part of stable narratives, including brief possession in 2019 during internal faction shifts and a prominent reign by Rina from May 12, 2023, when she defeated Ami Sourei at New Blood 8, lasting 512 days with 12 defenses against up-and-comers like Hina and Yuzuki before losing to on October 5, 2024. Starlight Kid's inaugural reign from March 28, 2018, to April 29, 2021, further bolstered the 's junior division impact upon her affiliation. While no full Wonder of Stardom title was held as a unit, Natsuko Tora's solo victory on July 28, 2024, at Sapporo Rendezvous directly led to Oedo Tai's disbandment and narrative closure, tying individual success to the group's legacy.

Luchas de Apuestas record

Oedo Tai has frequently engaged in Luchas de Apuestas, the traditional Mexican wrestling stipulation involving wagers such as hair or masks, aligning with the faction's persona and penchant for in . These high-stakes bouts often highlight internal leadership dynamics and rivalries with babyface units like and , emphasizing vulnerability and dominance through post-match rituals like hair shaving. One notable individual Apuestas match occurred on October 29, 2023, when Oedo Tai leader defeated in a hair-vs-hair contest at Stardom's Halloween Gala event. Tora's victory led to Iwatani's head being shaved, a moment that solidified Tora's authoritative role within the faction and intensified Oedo Tai's antagonistic narrative against Stardom's top stars. Earlier, during Kagetsu's tenure as leader, she faced in a hair-vs-hair match on November 3, 2019, at the Goddesses of event. Kagetsu's loss resulted in her hair being shaved, a symbolic defeat that underscored her growing instability and foreshadowed shifts in Oedo Tai's power structure amid ongoing feuds. Oedo Tai also participated in group-stipulated Apuestas, such as the 2021 trios Lucha de Apuestas on May 8 at the Cinderella Tournament finals, where Oedo Tai (with allies from the short-lived Black Desire subgroup) clashed against . The match stipulation placed Natsu Sumire's hair on the line for Oedo Tai, and her subsequent loss amplified the faction's chaotic booking, contributing to internal tensions.
DateMatchStipulationOutcomeNotes
November 3, 2019 (Oedo Tai) vs. (Queen's Quest)Hair vs. Hair loses; hair shavedSymbolized vulnerability in 's leadership era.
May 8, 2021Oedo Tai/Black Desire (Natsu Sumire, others) vs. Trios Hair vs. HairOedo Tai loses; Natsu's hair shavedGroup wager highlighted faction instability.
October 29, 2023Natsuko Tora (Oedo Tai) vs. Mayu Iwatani ()Hair vs. HairTora wins; Iwatani's hair shavedReinforced Tora's dominance as leader.
From 2018 to 2023, Oedo Tai's documented Luchas de Apuestas record stands at 1 win and 2 losses, a tally that underscores their dramatic, risk-laden booking style unique among factions. This balance of triumphs and defeats has fueled memorable storylines, blending physical intensity with emotional stakes.

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