Hotta was trained by and started her career in the All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) promotion in June 1985.
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After submission wins over Valerie Wiet and Lioness Asuka, Hotta was defeated in the finals via submission by Irina Rodina.
In their first round match, Team Stardom (Taiyo, Mayu Iwatani, Saki Kashima, Yoko Bito and Yoshiko) defeated Team Reina (Aki Kanbayashi, Aoi Ishibashi, La Comandante, Yumiko Hotta and Zeuxis).