1. Early life and background
Xena Kacho was born on February 18, 1997, in Jordan. At the age of three, her family immigrated to Australia, settling in Sydney, New South Wales, in search of a better life. From a young age, she developed a fascination with professional wrestling, particularly captivated by WWE. She attempted to enter the wrestling world at the age of 16 but was unable to do so due to age restrictions and opposition from her parents. However, upon turning 18, she successfully enrolled in an Australian professional wrestling promotion to begin her training.
2. Professional wrestling career
Xena's professional wrestling career began in Australia's independent circuit, where she quickly established herself as a formidable competitor. Her talent led her to Japan, where she joined World Wonder Ring Stardom, a prominent professional wrestling organization, and became a key member of a major stable.
2.1. Early career and independent circuit
Xena made her professional wrestling debut on July 20, 2018, participating in a cage match battle royal. Her early matches frequently involved competing against male wrestlers in mixed-gender bouts. On October 6, 2018, she officially debuted as "Jaina" in PWA Newcastle Pro Wrestling in Australia, where she faced Harley Wonderland and lost. This match is recognized by Stardom as her official debut. In February 2019, she secured her first championship title, the FWA Women's Championship. Over the course of her time in Future Wrestling Australia (FWA), she held the FWA Women's Championship a total of four times.
2.2. World Wonder Ring Stardom
Xena's career took a significant turn with her arrival in World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she joined prominent factions and achieved championship success.
2.2.1. Club Venus era (2023-2024)
Xena made her debut in Japan on March 26, 2023, joining World Wonder Ring Stardom's roster. She was unveiled as the newest member of the Mina Shirakawa-led stable, Club Venus, under her ring name Xena. On the same day, she participated in the 2023 Cinderella Tournament and secured her first victory on Japanese soil by defeating Hina in the first round. She continued her impressive run in the tournament by defeating Thekla in the third round. Xena showcased the best performance among the Club Venus members in the tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals before ultimately losing to Mirai, who would go on to win the tournament. On April 6, Xena teamed with Mariah May and a mystery partner, later revealed as Jessie (formerly Jessi Kamea in NXT), to win their match against Stars (Hanan, Koguma, and Saya Iida). By September 30, Xena became the sole remaining foreign member of the Club Venus unit. Following her match against Syuri on June 25, 2023, at the STARDOM SUNSHINE 2023 event held in Yoyogi Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, she returned to Australia.
2.2.2. Empress Nexus Venus era (2024-present)
On January 20, 2024, Xena made a surprise return to Stardom during the STARDOM AWARD 2023 in Takadanobaba -DAY1 Match- event at Belle Salle Takadanobaba in Tokyo. After a match, she appeared in the ring and, alongside Waka Tsukiyama, Hanako, Maika, and Mina Shirakawa, announced the formation of a new stable. This new group, later officially named Empress Nexus Venus (also known as E neXus V), marked a fresh start for Xena within Stardom. She participated in the 2024 Cinderella Tournament, where she defeated Momo Kohgo in the first round on March 9 and then her stablemate Waka Tsukiyama in the second round on March 16. However, her tournament run ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to Ruaka. On March 30, 2024, Xena, teaming with Maika and Mina Shirakawa, achieved significant success by winning the Artist of Stardom Championship from Abarenbo GE.
3. Wrestling style and signature moves
Xena employs a powerful and impactful wrestling style, characterized by strong strikes and impressive displays of strength. She is known for her signature finishing maneuvers and other notable techniques.
Her primary finishing maneuver is the Thunder Struck. This move involves carrying the opponent on both shoulders in a fireman's carry position, then throwing them down while simultaneously falling backward, driving both knees into the opponent's abdomen. This technique is similar in execution to moves like the Princess's Throne or Yamaori. More recently, she has been observed transitioning into the Thunder Struck from an Argentine backbreaker hold.
Another finishing move, the Thunder Roll, was first introduced on May 25, 2024, when Xena used it to secure a victory over Hanan.
Among her notable striking techniques is the Chop, a powerful strike that garnered praise from renowned wrestler Will Ospreay early in her career.
4. Championships and accomplishments
Xena has held several championships and achieved various accolades throughout her professional wrestling career.
| Accomplishment | Number of times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Future Wrestling Australia (FWA) Women's Championship | 4 times | First win in February 2019 |
| Artist of Stardom Championship | 1 time | With Maika and Mina Shirakawa |
| PWI Women's 250 ranking | No. 213 in 2024 | Ranked by Pro Wrestling Illustrated |
5. Personal life and other activities
Outside of her professional wrestling career, Xena is known for maintaining a YouTube channel in collaboration with fellow professional wrestler Daga, who also participates in Pro Wrestling Noah. Prior to her career in professional wrestling, Xena also worked as a bodyguard. Her height is 64 in (163 cm) and her weight is 132 lb (60 kg).
6. Entrance music
Xena has used distinct entrance themes throughout her professional wrestling career, each marking different phases or significant matches.
Her initial entrance theme, used from her debut in Stardom, was a remix of RAVE by Dxrk and MURDER IN MY MIND by KORDHELL.
On June 22, 2024, at the Yoyogi Second Gymnasium event, Xena debuted a new entrance theme titled Maximum Thunder. This new music coincided with her challenge for the World of Stardom Championship.