Utami Hayashishita Biography: Age, Father, Net Worth, Career, Wrestling, Awards

Utami Hayashishita is a Japanese professional wrestler who became widely known through her exceptional performances in World Wonder Ring Stardom.

Debuting in August 2018, she quickly rose through the ranks, capturing multiple championships and leading the Queen’s Quest faction.

Her journey led her to become the current Marigold World Champion in Dream Star Fighting Marigold, showcasing her continued growth and prominence in the ring.

Profile

• Full name: Utami Hayashishita
• Nickname(s)/Ring name: Utami Nakano; Red Snake
• Date of birth: September 14, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Amami, Kagoshima, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Professional wrestler
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (166 cm)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lb)
• Parents: Father: “Big Daddy” Kiyoshi Hayashishita
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Japanese
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and education

Utami, now 27 years old, and was born on September 14, 1998 in Amami, Kagoshima, Japan. Her father is known as Big Daddy Kiyoshi Hayashishita.

Between 2006 and 2013, she appeared on a reality television show that featured her large family of twelve, earning early media exposure.

She practiced judo and holds a black belt, which contributed to her technical foundation in wrestling.

After graduating from high school, she auditioned for Stardom’s dojo, working part-time in a restaurant to help support her sisters’ schooling.

Personal Life

Utami maintains a private personal life; there is no publicly available information regarding her marital status, romantic relationships, or children.

Career

Utami made her professional wrestling debut on August 12, 2018, in Stardom, facing Jungle Kyona in a drawn match.

In her debut year she won the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (with Momo Watanabe), the Goddesses of Stardom Championship, the Future of Stardom Championship, the SWA Undisputed World Women’s Championship, and the Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship.

She was also named Stardom Rookie of the Year and received the Tokyo Sports Newcomer Award in 2018.

Over the following years she added more titles to her resume, including the World of Stardom Championship and multiple reigns as Goddesses of Stardom Champion, as well as capturing the Artist of Stardom title.

She gained recognition as a talented and technically sound wrestler, earning a top ranking (#2) in the 2021 PWI Top 150 Females.

During her time in Stardom, she became the fourth leader of the Queen’s Quest faction, winning the leadership match in May 2022.

She led the group through several major matches, including steel cage and multi-woman bouts, and supported new members like Lady C and Miyu Amasaki.

In mid-2023, she took a break from leadership to embark on an excursion to the United States; she later withdrew from activity due to a cervical hernia before returning in late 2023.

In 2024, Utami joined the newly formed promotion Dream Star Fighting Marigold.

She won the inaugural Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix, held from August to September 2024.

On January 3, 2025, she defeated inaugural champion Sareee to become the new Marigold World Champion.

Awards

• 2018 Stardom Rookie of the Year
• 2018 Tokyo Sports Newcomer Award
• Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (2018)
• Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship
• Goddesses of Stardom Championship (multiple times)

Net worth

Utami Hayashishita now has an estimated net worth of at least $1 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @U_t_m_0914
• Twitter/X: @Utami0914
• TikTok: @utmutmutm
• YouTube: kimikimiooii

Filmography

• 2006–2013: Tsuukai! Big Daddy (reality television)