Marie Malenko, daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Dean Malenko, made her Pro Wrestling NOAH debut on February 2, 2026, at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, marking her first match on Japanese soil.
The second-generation wrestler competed in a three-way tag team match alongside Sofia Sivan, facing off against the teams of Great Sakuya & Alivia Rose and ZONES & Dream Girl Ellie. The bout showcased Malenko's developing in-ring skills in front of a new audience in one of Japan's premier promotions.
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Veteran wrestler Erick Stevens, who has trained with Malenko, took to Twitter to praise her performance and technical abilities. Stevens, known for his work in Ring of Honor and the independent circuit, provided an endorsement of the young wrestler's potential.
Following the match, Malenko reacted her debut, asking her tag team partner Sofia Sivan, "So how do you think my first match in Japan went?"
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Marie carries the legacy of her father Dean Malenko, widely regarded as one of the most technically proficient wrestlers in professional wrestling history. The "Man of 1,000 Holds" competed for ECW, WCW, and WWE during his career.
