AYUMI KURIHARA ADDED TO OCTOBER TAPINGS!
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SHIMMER - WOMEN ATHLETES is proud to announce the addition of AYUMI KURIHARA to its next set of DVD tapings, just over four weeks away!
One of the Joshi 4 Hope athletes from Japan, Ayumi Kurihara made an immediate impression within the SHIMMER ranks upon her arrival in early 2010. Ayumi emerged victorious in her debut contest against rival Tomoka Nakagawa, and proceeded to rack up a series of key victories to work her way into a title shot against Madison Eagles in the main event of Volume 34. Kurihara has been able to hand losses to several SHIMMER originals, including Nikki Roxx, Sara Del Rey, Daizee Haze, and Cheerleader Melissa during her SHIMMER tenure thus far, making her a major player to keep your eyes on heading into the future. At the last set of SHIMMER tapings, Ayumi's contest against Ayako Hamada was the only match advertised in advance, and it managed to sell out the Berwyn Eagles Club for the taping that day. Many fans pointed to Kurihara vs. Hamada in the main event of Volume 38 as their favorite match of the weekend. Both joshi athletes gave those in attendance the rare opportunity to see international stars collide live and in person. Though she was unable to secure the SHIMMER Championship during her first title opportunity, Ayumi is a championship caliber athlete who is determined to achieve success everywhere she goes throughout the world. The upcoming tapings will mark Kurihara's fourth trip to the United States to compete for SHIMMER!
Officially announced thus far for October 1st & 2nd: SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles, SHIMMER Tag Team Champions Daizee Haze & Tomoka Nakagawa, Sara Del Rey, Cheerleader Melissa, Serena Deeb, MsChif, Mercedes Martinez, Nikki Roxx, "Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Allison Danger, The Canadian Ninjas, Kellie Skater, Kana, Jessie McKay, Leva Bates, Athena, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Nevaeh, Yumi Ohka, Hailey Hatred (10/1 only), Ayako Hamada, and Ayumi Kurihara. Look for more talent to be announced during the coming weeks. Over 25 of the top female professional wrestlers from around the world will gather in Berwyn for Volumes 41-44!