Professional wrestling legend Meiko Satomura recently announced on social media that she will be having her retirement match next year, after an impressive 30-year career in the business. The match is set to take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Satomura made her professional wrestling debut in 1995 for Gaea Japan and has since made a name for herself in multiple iconic Japanese wrestling promotions, including Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling, World Wonder Ring Stardom, and Chikara. She also made appearances in WCW wrestling and holds various championships throughout her career.
Satomura is still technically signed to WWE and has wrestled in live events in Japan, including a match against Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship. She made her WWE debut in the 2018 Mae Young Classic and later competed in WWE NXT UK, where she defeated Kay Lee Ray for the NXT UK Women’s Championship, holding the title for 451 days. Satomura has proved to be a formidable opponent in WWE, facing off against top talent in both NXT UK and NXT, showcasing her skills and experience in the ring.
Throughout her career, Satomura has won multiple championships, including the AAAW Single Championship twice, the Sendai Girls World Championship, and The World of Stardom Championship. She was also recognized in 2013 with the Joshi Puroresu Grand Prize, establishing her as the top female wrestler in Japan. Satomura’s retirement match will mark the end of an era in professional wrestling, as fans reflect on her contributions to the sport and the impact she has had on the industry as a whole.
With the announcement of her retirement match, fans are eagerly anticipating Satomura’s final appearance in the ring and are looking forward to seeing her compete one last time before saying farewell to the wrestling world. Throughout her career, Satomura has faced numerous opponents and challenges, establishing herself as a respected and revered figure in the industry. Her retirement match will be a fitting send-off for a wrestler who has dedicated three decades to the sport and has left a lasting legacy in the hearts of fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
As Meiko Satomura prepares for her retirement match, fans will have the opportunity to witness a true wrestling legend in action one last time. Her contributions to the sport have solidified her as one of the all-time greats in professional wrestling, and her final match will be a celebration of her career and impact on the industry. Satomura’s retirement marks the end of an era, but her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers and fans alike, ensuring that her influence will be felt for years to come.
