Natsuki Urabe (卜部夏紀 Urabe Natsuki, born August 6, 1992) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Sumire Natsu (夏すみれ Natsu Sumire). She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion.
Professional wrestling career[]
Pro Wrestling Wave (2013–2017)[]
On February 13, 2013, Urabe passed the Pro Wrestling Wave's auditions to become an official member of the promotion. On October 30, Urabe had her first match when she faced Kana in a losing effort.
On January 5, 2014, Urabe changed her name to Sumire Natsu, where she unsuccessfully challenged Rina Yamashita. On August 31, 2017, Natsu left Wave to become a freelancer.
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2017–present)[]
On November 4, 2017, Natsu was introduced to World Wonder Ring Stardom as the new villainous Oedo Tai unit. On November 12, Natsu made her in-ring debut at Stardom, where she teamed with fellow Oedo Tai members Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and Kris Wolf, as they defeated Hiromi Mimura, Konami and Team Jungle (Jungle Kyona and Natsuko Tora).
On January 21, 2018, at Stardom's 7th anniversary show, Natsu competed at the main event in a gauntlet match between Oedo Tai and Queen's Quest, with the last wrestler defeated in the match would have to leave their faction forever. Tam Nakano, a fellow member of Oedo Tai, was the last person to be defeated in the match by Momo Watanabe, therefore, Nakano left Oedo Tai. On January 28, Natsu received her first title match, when she teamed with Kagetsu and Kimura to challenge HZK, Io Shirai and Viper for the Artist of Stardom Championship, but were unsuccessful. On June 24, Natsu teamed with fellow Hazuki to challenge Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima for the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, but were unsuccessful. On November 25, Natsu challenged Watanabe for the Wonder of Stardom Championship, but was unsuccessful. On July 20, Natsu, along with Andras Miyagi and Kagetsu, won the Artist of Stardom Championship when they defeated STARS (Iwatani, Kashima and Nakano). The Trio held the title until November 23, when they lost to AZM, Utami Hayashishita and Watanabe, ending their reign at 126 days with one successful title defense.
In wrestling[]
- Finishing moves
- Demon/Yoran (Cradle DDT)
- Gyrating Bronco Buster
- Signature moves
- Bridging german suplex
- Dropkick
- Neckbreaker
- Elbow Drop
- Shining Wizard
- Nicknames
- "Asian Beauty"
- Entrance themes
- "Mr. Saxobeat" by Alexandra Stan
- "Feelin'Alright" by CAPSULE
Championships and Accomplishments[]
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Artist of Stardom Championship (1 time) – with Andras Miyagi and Kagetsu