La Estrella (wrestler)
La Estrella in April 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1993[2] |
| Family | Madoka Kikuta (cousin) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name |
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| Billed height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Trained by | Dragon Kid |
| Debut | 2020 |
La Estrella (ラ・エストレージャ, Ra esutorejia) is a Japanese masked professional wrestler best known for his time with Dragongate where he is a former Open the Triangle Gate Champion. He is currently performing in the North American independent scene.[3]
Professional wrestling career
Dragongate (2020–2024)
La Estrella made his professional wrestling debut at the ninth night of the Dragon Gate Fantastic Gate 2020 from December 15, where he defeated Susumu Yokosuka in singles competition.[4]
During his time with the promotion, he chased for various championships and was part of the "MASQUERADE" stable.[1] He won the first title of his career, the Open the Triangle Gate Championship, at Dead or Alive 2021 on May 5, by teaming up with stablemates Dragon Dia and Jason Lee, defeating Natural Vibes (Kzy, Genki Horiguchi and Susumu Yokosuka).[5] At DG Memorial Gate 2022 In Wakayama on February 23, he teamed up with Jason Lee to unsuccessfully challenge Dragon Dia and Yuki Yoshioka for the Open the Twin Gate Championship.[6] At Hopeful Gate 2023 on May 21, 2023, he unsuccessfully challenged Jason Lee for the Open the Brave Gate Championship.[7]
La Estrella competed in various of the promotion's signature events. In the Gate of Destiny series of events, he made his first appearance at the 2021 edition where he teamed up with his "MASQUERADE" stablemates Shun Skywalker, Kota Minoura and Dragon Dia to defeat R.E.D (Kai, Diamante, SB Kento and Dia Inferno).[8] As for the King of Gate, he made his first appearance at the 2022 edition where he fell short to Strong Machine J in the first rounds.[9]
Japanese independent circuit (2021–present)
La Estrella competed in the Japanese independent scene as a developmental talent sent by Dragongate. He competed in the Michinoku Pro 7th Fukumen World League where he fell short to Pantera Jr. in the first rounds from October 11, 2024.[10]
North American independent circuit (2022–present)
La Estrella made several appearances in events promoted by Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. At Lucha Libre World Cup 2023, he teamed up with Takuma Nishikawa and Kuukai in a losing effort against Sam Adonis, Johnny Caballero and Christopher Daniels in the Lucha Libre World Cup men's tournament first round.[11] At AAA Luchando Por Mexico on September 23, 2023, he unsuccessfully challenged Komander, Kuukai and Mecha Wolf in a four-way match for the vacant AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.[12]
In Major League Wrestling (MLW), La Estrella made his debut at MLW Fusion #154 on June 23, 2022, where he unsuccessfully challenged Lince Dorado, Arez and reigning champion Myron Reed for the MLW World Middleweight Championship.[13] He then competed in the 40-man Battle Riot match for a future MLW World Heavyweight Championship chance at Battle Riot IV, bout won by Jacob Fatu.[14] At SuperFight on February 4, 2023, he fell short to Sam Adonis in singles competition.[15]
La Estrella made his debut in All Elite Wrestling at AEW Dark #169 on October 21, 2022, where he teamed up with SB Kento in a losing effort against Dante Martin and Matt Sydal.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
References
- ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "La Estrella/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Jun Masaoka • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "La Estrella Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ Lowe, Case (15 December 2020). "Dragongate Fantastic Gate (December 15) Results & Review". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ Williams, Xavier (4 May 2021). "Preview: Dragon Gate — Dead or Alive 2021 (5/5/21)". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Lowe, Case (24 February 2022). "Dragongate Memorial Gate in Wakayama (February 23) Results & Review". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Dark Angelita (30 May 2023). "Dragon Gate: «Hopeful Gate 2023» Jason Lee retiene". Superluchas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Lowe, Case (4 November 2021). "DRAGONGATE GATE OF DESTINY 2021 (NOVEMBER 3) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Lowe, Case (3 June 2022). "DRAGONGATE KING OF GATE FINALS (JUNE 2) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (11 October 2024). "Michinoku Pro 7th Fukumen World League - Tag 1". cagematch.net. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Vetter, Chris (24 March 2023). "AAA "Lucha Libre World Cup" results: Vetter's review of the trios tournament". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Nicolas, Lafferriere (25 September 2023). "Resultados Lucha Libre AAA: Luchando por México 23 de septiembre del 2023". mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (11 November 2022). "MLW Fusion 154 (11/10/22) Results: Jacob Fatu, Real1, Lince Dorado, Scarlett Bordeaux, More Compete". fightful.com. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ Jason, Josh (23 June 2022). "MLW Battle Riot IV spoilers: Former WWE NXT wrestler debuts Additionally, a former Impact World Champion returned to the company". F4wonline.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Sam Adonis vs. La Estrella this Saturday in Philly". Major League Wrestling. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ Mrosko, Geno (9 November 2022). "Watch AEW Dark Episode 169". cagesideseats.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Wrestling Titles. "Open the Triangle Gate Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved 23 November 2025.