Kevin Owens, Rhea Ripley, Io Shirai, Asuka, NJPW, AEW, ROH, More React To Death of Hana Kimura

UPDATE: A number of additional wrestlers, talents, and organizations from around the industry have released comments or statements regarding the tragic passing of Hana Kimura. This includes the likes of Kevin Owens, Rhea Ripley, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Zack Sabre Jr. Bea Priestley, Piper Niven, Sumie Sakai, Io Shirai, Joey Ryan, Brody King, Toni Storm, Xia Brookside, Sonny Kiss, and the official accounts for Ring of Honor (ROH), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and All Elite Pro Wrestling (AEW). You can view their statements and comments on Kimura below.

Just woke up to this awful news. There are no words to appropriately describe just how tragic the passing of Hana Kimura is.

She was an extremely talented performer and by all accounts, a great person and a kind soul.

My thoughts go out to her friends and family.

— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) May 23, 2020

Hanakimura was 22… 22!
Bullying is NOT ok. #RIPHanakimura

— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) May 23, 2020

I wish this wasn’t true.
I only met Hana Kimura a handful of times, but her smile and happiness were contagious.
I have this image of her putting makeup on on the ResGal and just looking so peaceful and beautiful.

I feel ill inside… people should be better than this. Be kind. pic.twitter.com/IUZLR0QiiY

— 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐘 (@Kelly_WP) May 23, 2020

この悲しい気持ちをどこに向けたらいいのか分からないし、なんと言ったらいいのか言葉が見つからないですが…、花ちゃんがまだ小さかった頃いつも、おばあちゃんと一緒に会場に来ていたのを思い出します。

— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) May 23, 2020

時差でアメリカは昼過ぎだったから（日本時間は夜中）彼女のツイートにすぐ気付くことができて、イオさんと一緒に直ちにジャングル叫女とロッシー小川さんに電話しました。
きょうなは全力で向かいました。
だけど…
間に合いませんでした

— KAIRI SANE (@KairiSaneWWE) May 23, 2020

I didn’t know Hana Kimura but I thought she was immensely charismatic and talented. The circumstances of her passing are incredibly sad.

— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) May 23, 2020

So much heartache in one week.

— Devil's Blood (@WWEAleister) May 23, 2020

狂ってる

— Shinsuke Nakamura (@ShinsukeN) May 23, 2020

Please, be kind to each other, from those who love you with every inch of their heart, to those you don't know.

— Jinny (@JinnyCouture) May 23, 2020

Cyber bullying is very real, and people’s words have a deeper impact than they’ll ever know. I should know, I’ve lived it for over a decade. But tonight’s news about Hana Kimura breaks my heart for everyone. Choosing a life of a performer does not mean they’ve signed up for hate.

— Jennifer Decker (@jennifersterger) May 23, 2020

I don’t have the right words for this tonight. I’m shocked and extremely sad. Love and prayers to my @we_are_stardom friends. Hana will be immensely missed 💔

— The Brandalorian (@TheBrandiRhodes) May 23, 2020

Absolutely heartbreaking. #HanaKimura #RIP

— Shazza McKenzie (@Shazza_McKenzie) May 23, 2020

This pack of wolves mentality some fans have needs to stop. Same ones preaching about fairness will tear you apart if they see your friends doing the same #RIPHanaKimura

— Ashton Smith (@AshtonSmith_WWE) May 23, 2020

Suicide is something that hits too close to home.💔

If there is anyone out there that is feeling unwanted, unloved, or anything of the sort :

You are in this world for a reason. A purpose. You are loved. Please be strong. Reach out for help. We are here for you and love you💕🙏🏼

— Dani Jordyn (@DaniJordyn) May 23, 2020

I knew Hana Kimura before she was a wrestler me and her mom spent a lot of time together especially when my knee blew Hana would come to my apartment with food and just to check in on me if I didn’t message her back she was so special ,sweet,and caring my heart hurts #HanaKimura

— Hudson Envy (Ashly) (@HudsonEnvy) May 23, 2020

このビデオは私の宝物 pic.twitter.com/LUWUfBqmWx

— ✌️Sumie Sakai✌️ (@SumieSakai) May 23, 2020

Always Will remember you. pic.twitter.com/ZRPYdcxoBD

— LegitLeylaHirsch (@LegitLeyla) May 23, 2020

You are one of my best friends. Beautiful.Passionate.Kind.Funny. Charismatic. Talented. Always filled the room with joy. I have no words for how I’m feeling. You have taken a piece of my heart today. Let’s have another match when we may be together again. I love you Hana banana🍌 pic.twitter.com/ntWc0PtIjy

— Bea Priestley ビープリーストリー (@BeaPriestley) May 23, 2020

I only met Hana a few times but her kindness shone through instantly and she was set to be one of the greatest wrestlers of a generation but more importantly she was 22 years young with her whole life ahead of her. I can’t imagine how her family & friends feel right now. RIP.

— ZSJ. Ⓥ (@zacksabrejr) May 23, 2020

In 2016 I was on Vacation in japan and @azucarRoc put me in contact with Kyoko Kimura to go train while there. She had me meet her at the train station outside of Tokyo to go to the Ice ribbon dojo to train, that’s when i met Kyoko and her An aspiring pro wrestling daughter Hana pic.twitter.com/Lm5Ah8Dwji

— Brody King (@Brodyxking) May 23, 2020

From the moment i met them they treated me like i was family and not like a Unknown Gajin stranger. Hana was kind, friendly,and you could tell how close she was with her mother. After a couple training session i said good by to Hana not knowing if our paths would ever crossagain

— Brody King (@Brodyxking) May 23, 2020

Flash forward to 2019 I’m standing on the floor of Madison square Garden starting at the empty arena taking it all in when i hear a voice scream “BRODY!” I look to my left and a beautiful pink haired Japanese girl ran up and hugged me. Once i was able to see her face i realized

— Brody King (@Brodyxking) May 23, 2020

It Was Hana. That moment was so surreal to me. Two people from different parts of the world hoping to “make it” are now standing together in the world most famous arena living our dreams. You were too good for this world Hana. This one https://t.co/HnYW2iHdin

— Brody King (@Brodyxking) May 23, 2020

Thankyou for teaching me japanese, teaching me japanese dances, always checking I’m okay, for being my translator.

Most importantly, thank you for being there and making me laugh.

It’s so hard being away from home, but you made japan feel like home 💙

Arigatou Hana-San 💙 pic.twitter.com/sjFuSJ2bsq

— Xia Brookside (@XiaBrooksideWWE) May 23, 2020

I’ll never forget that smile. pic.twitter.com/XKQmL7N1SI

— Toni Störm トニー・ストーム (@tonistorm_) May 23, 2020

今となっては、彼女が苦しむ理由も相談も、誰もきいてあげられない。
自分を愛してくれてる人のために生きてほしかった。

せめて今度こそ、彼女を愛してくれる人の想いが届いていてほしい。
どうか、どうか安らかに。 pic.twitter.com/mylEnMrAXS

— 紫雷イオ、Io Shirai (@shirai_io) May 23, 2020

I have a lot of thoughts on the power of words and abusive language used on social media, but all of my thoughts are mixed up. I’m just sad. What a horrible loss. RIP Hana Kimura

— Professional Wrestler (@erickstevens82) May 23, 2020

Anger and sadness run through me right now.

people who cause such hurt should be brought to justice for their actions!

beautiful, young vulnerable girls share their light with you for your entertainment and this is how you make them feel?

I wish I could protect them. 😞

— Viper-Piper Niven (@viperpiperniven) May 23, 2020

Legit, my first day at stardom, she was the most welcoming cause she had the best English out of the entire locker room, she loved taking to the gaijin's to improve her English. I looked forward to seeing her every show. I'm truly heartbroken right now #RIPHana pic.twitter.com/J0zFfNDR2X

— Session Moth Martina🍻 マーティナセッション (@mothfromdaflats) May 23, 2020

It's so beautiful seeing the love for Hana right now. Let's remember she was a beautiful beast! We love you Hana #RIPHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/hXL5P8tKZl

— Session Moth Martina🍻 マーティナセッション (@mothfromdaflats) May 23, 2020

"famous" people are people too, everyone has feelings and they can all be hurt. People can have thick skin, but it's only so thick before it penetrates. Be careful with your words, you have no idea how much words can hurt

— Session Moth Martina🍻 マーティナセッション (@mothfromdaflats) May 23, 2020

I couldn’t imagine dealing with hate on social media at 22. I can barely handle it now. Some of you should be ashamed of yourselves. 💔#HanaKimura #RIPHanaKimura

— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline) May 23, 2020

I just want people to take the same energy that they would want for themselves or their loved ones to have and give it to other people’s loved ones. The amount of depravity on social media is just absolutely insane and unnecessary. It has got to stop. 💔 #RIPHanaKimura

— ☀️Sonny Kiss☀️ (@SonnyKissXO) May 23, 2020

つらいなぁ。

— 棚橋 弘至 (@tanahashi1_100) May 23, 2020

Hana Kimura lit up every room she walked in. She was sunshine and one of the most selfless human beings I‘ve ever met. I’m one of the lucky ones who got to experience first hand how special and loving of a person she is. Hearts are hurting right now. I’m hurting right now💔Rip🙏

— Alex Gracia (@alexgracia3) May 23, 2020

Just… Wow.
Heartbreaking. 💔#HanaKimura #RIPHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/IrjEXocgtT

— Arik Cannon (@arikcannon) May 23, 2020

Fuck everything. This just ain’t right. I feel sick. I feel sad.

— JAMIE HAYTER • ジェイミー ヘイター 🧡 (@jmehytr) May 23, 2020

Be responsible. You don’t have the right to offend somebody else. Your words can kill. Didn’t know her personally but my heart is broken… gone really soon 🥀 praying to her & her family

— TAY CONTI (@TayConti_) May 23, 2020

she was bullied to death.

if you partook in any of this, don’t you EVER call yourself a wrestling fan.

rest in peace. ❤️ https://t.co/sLcBdMk1OG

— 𝖘𝖎𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖊 (@SimoneGJohnson) May 23, 2020

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hana Kimura.

Hana was a beautiful and talented star!
Words are powerful.
Please be kind.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hana’s family during this time. 🙏🏼#RIPHanaKimura ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NvJrmxI35A

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) May 23, 2020

AEW and the wrestling community mourn the passing of Hana Kimura. May she Rest In Peace, and our thoughts are with her family, her friends, and her fans. pic.twitter.com/gouuu3xG5y

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 23, 2020

New Japan Pro Wrestling is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Hana Kimura.

She was a wonderful and gentle soul.
Our most heartfelt and deepest condolences go to her family, friends and fans at this time.

In memoriam: https://t.co/vot9qT0B0A pic.twitter.com/UF9UGVW5A5

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) May 23, 2020

The National Wrestling Alliance sends its deepest condolences on the passing of Stardom star #HanaKimura.

— NWA (@nwa) May 23, 2020

Devastating news. I feel sick. Sending love to all the Stardom girls around the world #RIPHanaKimura 💔 @BeaPriestley @b_tylr @jmehytr @mothfromdaflats @tonistorm_ @XiaBrooksideWWE @ZoeLucasPro

— [E L P] (@elpwrestling) May 23, 2020

ORIGINAL: Paige, Cash Wheeler, Taya Valkyrie, Natalya, Lance Storm, Su Yung, Tama Tonga, Rachael Ellering, Shotzi Blackheart, No Way Jose, and others have reacted on Twitter to the tragic news that Hana Kimura has died. You can see the tweets below.

This breaks my heart. The Internet can be a cruel disgusting place. RIP to this beautiful young woman. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/SbgEyhoqpW

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) May 23, 2020

Damn it. Heartbreaking. #RIPHanaKimura

— CASH (@CashWheelerFTR) May 23, 2020

I just heard this news and I’m truly saddened by it. Heartbreaking. Prayers for #HanaKimura and her family. ❤️ https://t.co/gM7gSv9rFB

— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) May 23, 2020

This is NOT ok. Ppl forget that on the other end of that social media is REAL person. W a family, goals, love & an entire life to live. She was 22yrs old. U want 2 call urself a fan but bully wrestlers on your social media? Ur not, ur a piece of shit. Scum of the earth type shit

— Wera Loca (@TheTayaValkyrie) May 23, 2020

Wrestling, reality tv, movies, walking down the street minding your own damn business….IT DOESNT MATTER! Humans should care about each other, not project their own insecurities on others. Negative words and tweets, comments whatever…..they hurt. They affect ppl. https://t.co/VvmJRo2lSS

— Wera Loca (@TheTayaValkyrie) May 23, 2020

I am sick to my stomach 💔

— Wera Loca (@TheTayaValkyrie) May 23, 2020

No 🥺 how… beautiful sweet Hana, sending you a prayer and all the love to your family and friends. 🙏🏻 I am speechless….. https://t.co/HZQpCBWkOY

— Wera Loca (@TheTayaValkyrie) May 23, 2020

We as people need to be and do better. Be kind, be better. #RIP 💔 https://t.co/41RCC5BqKg

— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) May 23, 2020

💔💔💔💔💔💔
No………

— Sü Yüng (@realsuyung) May 23, 2020

My 💔

— Tama “The Good Bad Guy” Tonga (@Tama_Tonga) May 23, 2020

I am completely sick to my stomach about the news of @hanadayo0903 This cyber bullying needs to stop! She had a bright future. I am so sorry Hana. #RipHanaKimura #HanaKimura

— Jessicka Havok (@FearHavok) May 23, 2020

Be nicer. Be better.

This is heartbreaking.

— Rachael Ellering (@RachaelEversWWE) May 23, 2020

I didnt even know you and I am crying. Spread love not hate. Words are powerful. ❤️ #riphanakimura

— Shotzi Blackheart (@ShotziWWE) May 23, 2020

Such a kind and wonderful person. Absolutely heartbreaking. Condolences to her family and loved ones.

RIP Hana Kimura 💔 https://t.co/Qb3s3Yp7H4

— Bull James (@RealBullJames) May 23, 2020

My sweet @hanadayo0903 why? Just why? People are so cruel and you didn’t deserve this…. #RIP 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/mCbcU2CMSf

— Thunder Rosa (@thunderrosa22) May 23, 2020

It would help humanity out a great deal if we could put effort into being kind to one another.

RIP Hana Kimura

Condolences to her family, and her friends.

— Andrew Everett is more athletic than you (@_AndrewEverett) May 23, 2020

We all just need to show love to each other. ❤️💜 RIP Hana https://t.co/JtEV2IOEeg

— Levis ⁷ (@WWENoWayJose) May 23, 2020

#RIPHanaKimura Gone way too soon…..

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 23, 2020

Ppl just really don’t understand the affect their words/jokes/energy/attacks have on others. Just because it can be distant or faceless doesn’t mean it is innocent or harmless.

— 🇺🇸 TJ Perkins 🇵🇭 (@MegaTJP) May 23, 2020