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Meiko Satomura

Also known as 里村 明衣子, Satomura Meiko

Born
Nov 17, 1979age 46
height
5'2" (or 157 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Japanese

Career

Active 1995 – 2025

Biography

About Meiko Satomura

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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.

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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)

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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.

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