Meiko Satomura Joining WWE NXT UK?

Japanese standout to take player/coach role in the UK?

by Andy H Murray
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Japanese wrestler Meiko Satomura will arrive in the United Kingdom to wrestle for WWE's NXT UK brand in November, according to a new report from Tokyo Sports.

Per the writeup, it is expected that Satomura will work a player/coach role for WWE's British imprint, having announced her decision to move into a limited role within the Sendai Girls promotion she owns and operates in Japan. The 40-year-old did not provide a reason, though she stated a desire to advance to a "new stage" in her career.

"There is no such story at the moment," said Satomura of the NXT UK link, though it should be noted that WWE often ask incoming talent to deny such things before they are officially announced. Currently there is no word on whether Satomura would be signing a full-time WWE deal or guesting.

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Satomura first appeared for WWE in the 2018 Mae Young Classic, where she was defeated by Toni Storm in the semi-finals. She has maintained a link with the promotion since then and was reported to be a key figure in the pitched NXT Japan expansion last year, though that project is currently on ice.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.