Mina Shirakawa is a Japanese professional wrestler, former gravure model, and media personality (tarento)
Born on December 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan, she has become one of the most charismatic and successful female stars in modern wrestling.
She started her wrestling career relatively late at age 31, but swiftly gained attention across major promotions including World Wonder Ring Stardom, New Japan Pro‑Wrestling (NJPW), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and Ring of Honor (ROH).
This article explores her journey from early life to stardom, her physical stats, key career highlights, and frequently asked questions.
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Table of Contents
Mina Shirakawa’s Early Life and Background
Mina Shirakawa was born in Tokyo on December 26, 1987, and studied English literature at Aoyama Gakuin University.1
Before wrestling, she worked as a wedding planner and later worked as a singer, gravure model, and tarento in her twenties.2
Shirakawa herself has noted that her physical attributes led her to gravure modeling, adopting the nickname “The Fighting H‑Cup Gravure Wrestler” as part of her early persona.3
She credits Japanese legend Jushin Thunder Liger as one of her inspirations to pursue wrestling, even though she began training late compared to most pro wrestlers.
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— Mina Shirakawa♡白川未奈 (@MinaShirakawa) July 24, 2025
Physical Stats
Below is a quick stats table summarizing her key bio details:
| Attribute | Details |
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| Full Name | Mina Shirakawa (白川未奈) |
| Date of Birth | December 26, 1987 |
| Age | 37 (as of mid‑2025) |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Japan |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Alma Mater | Aoyama Gakuin University |
| Early Career | Wedding planner, gravure idol, singer |
| Debut | August 5, 2018 |
| Trainer | Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling |
Wrestling Debut and Early Career (2018–2020)
Shirakawa made her professional debut on August 5, 2018 at Best Body Japan Pro‑Wrestling’s first Muscle Ring event, teaming with Shoko Nakajima in a losing effort.4
She wrestled in BBJ events through late 2018 and also appeared for DDT Pro‑Wrestling at Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018 in October, teaming in a six‑woman tag match.
After this, she transitioned to Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW), wrestling regularly from November 2018 through 2020.
During this early run, she also held the inaugural BBW Women’s Championship in BBJ before leaving the promotion in 2020.
Stardom Rise: Cosmic Angels and Club Venus (2020–2024)
Joining Stardom and Cosmic Angels (2020–2022)
Shirakawa joined World Wonder Ring Stardom in October 2020.
She debuted at a Nagoya show, losing to Tam Nakano, then aligned herself with Sakazaki and Nakano to form the stable Cosmic Angels.
On December 16, 2020, Shirakawa, Nakano, and Unagi Sayaka won the Artist of Stardom Championship, holding the six‑women title for the first time. She quickly became one of the key figures in Stardom.
Club Venus and Empress Nexus Venus (2022–2025)
In late 2022, Shirakawa formed Club Venus, breaking away from Cosmic Angels and emerging as a faction leader.
By 2023, the group rebranded as Empress Nexus Venus, co‑led by Shirakawa along with Maika.
At the 2023 Cinderella Tournament final on April 15, Shirakawa announced Club Venus’s split. Then at All Star Grand Queendom on April 23 she defeated Saya Kamitani to win the Wonder of Stardom Championship, ending Kamitani’s historic 480‑day reign.
She lost the title 34 days later in a winner‑takes‑all match against Tam Nakano.
On June 25, 2023, Shirakawa and Mariah May as “Rose Gold” won the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, before dropping it later that summer.5
Club Venus continued to compete with varying membership throughout 2023. Shirakawa also competed in high‑profile multi‑woman matches and tournaments in late 2023, including tag leagues and specialty matches at Stardom events such as Halloween Dark Night and Dream Queendom.
Her final Stardom appearance was at Stardom American Dream 2025, held in Nevada, which served as her last match as a Stardom roster member before focusing full time on global promotions.
Mina Shirakawa’s International Expansion
NJPW, AEW, ROH, RevPro (2022–Present)
Since 2022, Shirakawa has expanded internationally with appearances in New Japan Pro‑Wrestling, All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) in the UK.
She secured the Undisputed British Women’s Championship in RevPro and also holds the Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship in ROH as of mid‑2025.
AEW signed her in 2024, where she has become a regular presence on Dynamite and pay‑per‑view events.
She has praised WWE legend Asuka for in‑ring advice, calling her messages meaningful and respectful of Asuka’s experience.6
Championships & Achievements
Stardom Titles
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Wonder of Stardom Champion (1 time)
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Goddesses of Stardom Champion (with Mariah May)
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Artist of Stardom Champion (2 times; once with Nakano & Sayaka, once with Maika & Xena)
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Future of Stardom Champion (1 time; tournament winner 2021)
Other Promotions
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BBW Women’s Championship – inaugural holder (Best Body Japan)
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Undisputed British Women’s Championship (RevPro)
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Interim ROH Women’s World Television Championship (ROH)
Rankings
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Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her No. 123 in 2022, No. 51 in 2023, and No. 16 in the Top 250 Female wrestlers for 2024 7
Signature Style and Persona
Shirakawa’s character blends athleticism and glamor. Her signature moves include:
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Glamorous Driver MINA (reverse DDT into sit‑out piledriver),
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Figure‑Four Driver MINA
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Glamorous Collection MINA (crucifix pin),
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GSS – Glamorous Strong Style (suplex into facebuster).
She often uses high‑impact maneuvers like bronco busters, leg screws, dropkicks, and tilt‑a‑whirl slams. Her persona is bold, confident, and aware of her visual appeal—hence nicknames like “Venus of Pro Wrestling”.
Career Timeline Summary
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2018: Debut at age 30 in BBJ; early tag matches in TJPW and DDT
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2020: Joins Stardom; forms Cosmic Angels and wins Artist title
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2021: Wins Future of Stardom Championship via tournament
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2022: Forms Club Venus; begins international appearances (NJPW, AEW, ROH)
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2023: Wins Wonder of Stardom, Goddesses tag title; leads Empress Nexus Venus
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2024: AEW contract; ongoing appearances in ROH, RevPro
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2025: Leaves Stardom roster after Stardom American Dream; continues global exposure
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FAQs
1. How old is Mina Shirakawa?
She was born on December 26, 1987. As of mid‑2025, she is 37 years old.
2. How tall is she and what is her weight?
She is billed at 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) and 54 kg (119 lb).
3. When did she debut in professional wrestling?
She made her debut on August 5, 2018 at BBJ’s Muscle Ring event at age 30 turning 31.
4. Which stables has she led?
She was a founding member of Cosmic Angels (with Tam Nakano and Unagi Sayaka) and later led Club Venus which evolved into Empress Nexus Venus alongside Maika.
5. What are her championship accomplishments?
Her titles include Wonder of Stardom, Goddesses of Stardom, Artist of Stardom (twice), Future of Stardom, BBW Women’s Championship, RevPro British Women’s title, and Interim ROH Women’s TV title.
Conclusion
Mina Shirakawa is a unique figure in modern professional wrestling. She began her journey later than most, but with a powerful combination of charisma, athletic skill, and stage presence she rapidly climbed the ranks.
Inside Stardom she led top stables and held multiple championships. On the international stage she’s now a fixture in AEW, ROH, NJPW, and RevPro.
Ranked in PWI’s Top Female Wrestler tiers for multiple years, Mina continues to grow both as a performer and as a cultural icon in the wrestling world.
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