The wrestling world reacts to Meiko Satomura's retirement announcement.
On July 26th, Japanese wrestling legend Meiko Satomura announced that she would be retiring from the ring in April of 2025, which will serve as the 30th anniversary of her career. She also announced that she would be competing in several matches for her promotion, Sendai Girls in the coming months. The current WWE superstar has also competed in WCW, Progress and other promotions around the world throughout her legendary career. The wrestling world has now reacted to the news of Meiko's impending retirement.
Meiko herself reacted to the news on social media, noting that she will continue to push herself to her peak during her final run.
おはようございます。
— 里村明衣子 meiko satomura (@satomurameiko) July 28, 2024
昨日は正式に2025年4月に引退することを発表しました。
その日に最高峰のタイトル戦をしたことを誇りに思います。
残り9ヶ月、さらに自分をピークに持っていきます
よろしくお願いします#SENJO #引退 pic.twitter.com/hdYsJ3FcbB
Progress Wrestling, where Meiko had previously held the Women's World Title, would state their pride of having previously had Satomura as their champion.
-- Meiko Satomura will officially retire from the ring in April 2025.
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) July 27, 2024
We are proud to call her a former PROGRESS Women’s World Champion! pic.twitter.com/MxHd5eAq5p
WWE Women's Champion Bayley, who faced off with Meiko during WWE's recent tour of Japan, thanked Meiko.
Thank you Satomura-san. @satomurameiko #WWETokyo pic.twitter.com/BMbdE8Sdtr
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 27, 2024
WWE's Natalya also reacted to Bayley's post, also sending her love to Meiko.
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) July 27, 2024
During the press conference where Meiko would announce her retirement, AEW's Emi Sakura told Meiko she wants a match with her, regardless of if she works for WWE.
Emi Sakura appeared at Meiko Satomura's press conference.
— Himanshu Doi (@Himanshu_Doi) July 27, 2024
She says she wants to face Meiko at Ichigaya. She says she doesn't care whether Meiko is a producer or coach at WWE. She says she believes she's the best producer in the world.
She hugs her before leaving.#SENJO #WWE pic.twitter.com/EPAcEmf5DU
For more details on Meiko's upcoming retirement, you can find them on Fightful Select.
