Meiko Satomura
Also known as 里村 明衣子, Satomura Meiko
Career
Active 1995 – 2025
Biography
About Meiko Satomura
Meiko Satomura, the 'Yokozuna of Women's Wrestling', retired in 2025 after a 30-year career. Born in Niigata, Japan, on November 17, 1979, she began wrestling at 15. She is known for her hard-hitting, traditionalist style, trained by Chigusa Nagayo. Satomura competed in WCW, Stardom, and Chikara before joining WWE, where she won the NXT UK Women's Championship. She also held the Sendai Girls World Championship twice. Standing 5'2" with an athletic build, she was a force in the ring. Her final match took place at Korakuen Hall on April 29, 2025. Now retired, she is remembered as a pioneer in women's wrestling.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-2025 (started around 15 years old; 30 years active)
- Birthplace
- Niigata, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 150 lbs (or 68 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 72k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What is her nickname in Japan?
She is called the 'Yokozuna of the Women's Wrestling World' (女子プロレス界の横綱).
Who trained her?
She was trained by Chigusa Nagayo, another pioneering Japanese wrestler.
How long did she wrestle?
Her career spanned 30 years, from around age 15 until her retirement in 2025.
Where did she hold championships?
She was a two-time Sendai Girls World Champion and a one-time NXT UK Women's Champion.
Did you know
- Her nickname 'Final Boss' reflects her reputation in women's wrestling.
- She competed in WCW, marking international exposure early in her career.
- Her final match was at Korakuen Hall, a historic venue in Tokyo.
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