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{{Short description|Japanese professional wrestler (born 1979)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name        = Meiko Satomura
|names       = '''Meiko Satomura'''
|image       = Meiko Satomura CHIKARA.jpg
|caption     = Satomura in September 2012
|height      = {{convert|1.57|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}<!-- In Japan they measure height in meters so that should be first --><ref name="SendaiProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.sendaigirls.jp/profile/#satomura|title=Satomura's Official SENDAI Girls Website Profile|access-date=June 10, 2007|publisher=SENDAI Girls' Pro Wrestling|archive-date=November 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102153227/http://www.sendaigirls.jp/profile/#satomura|url-status=live}}</ref>
|weight      = {{convert|68|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<!--In Japan they measure weight in kilograms so that should be first --><ref name="SendaiProfile" />
|birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|17}}<ref name="SendaiProfile" />
|birth_place = [[Niigata, Niigata|Niigata]], Japan<ref name="SendaiProfile"/>
|billed      ='''Niigata, Japan'''
|trainer     = [[Chigusa Nagayo]]
|debut       = April 15, 1995<ref name="SendaiProfile"/>
|retired     = April 29, 2025
}}
{{Nihongo|'''Meiko Satomura'''|里村 明衣子|Satomura Meiko|born November 17, 1979}} is a Japanese retired [[professional wrestler]]. She is known for her time in American promotion [[WWE]] and in Japanese promotion [[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]]. She is the former two-time [[Sendai Girls World Champion]]  and a former one-time [[NXT UK Women's Champion]]. Known in Japan as the {{nihongo|'''"[[Yokozuna]] of the [[Puroresu#Joshi puroresu|Women's Wrestling]] World"'''|女子プロレス界の横綱|Joshi puroresu-kai no yokozuna}} and also known as the "Final Boss" of [[Women's professional wrestling|women's wrestling]], she is characterized by her hard-hitting, traditionalist style of wrestling, having been trained by [[Chigusa Nagayo]].

Satomura wrestled for 30 years in Japan and internationally, competing in promotions such as [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW), [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]], and [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]]. She retired on April 29, 2025 in [[Korakuen Hall]].

== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Gaea Japan (1995–2005) ===
{{Professional wrestling sidebar}}Satomura made her professional wrestling debut for women's promotion [[Gaea Japan]] on April 15, 1995, defeating [[Sonoko Kato]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=141383|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611063027/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=141383|archive-date=June 11, 2021|title=GAEA Memorial First Gong In Korakuen « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> On November 2, 1996, she and Kato defeated Sugar Sato and [[Chikayo Nagashima]] to become the inaugural [[AAAW Tag Team Championship|AAAW Tag Team Champions]]. Satomura would go on to win that title on two more occasions, teaming with [[Ayako Hamada]] and Nagashima. She also won the [[AAAW Singles Championship]] twice, with her second reign ending at the hands of [[Aja Kong]] on April 3, 2005. Gaea Japan closed a week later on April 10, 2005, after staging its farewell show; in the main event, Satomura defeated her trainer [[Chigusa Nagayo]].

=== World Championship Wrestling (1996–1997) ===
In 1996, Satomura started appearing for [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW) through Gaea Japan's working relationship with WCW which was attempting to establish a women's division. She participated in an eight-woman tournament for the inaugural [[WCW Women's World Championship]]; however, Satomura was eliminated in the first round by eventual winner [[Akira Hokuto]]. When WCW introduced a [[WCW Women's Cruiserweight Championship]], a second title for the women, she entered that tournament; however, Satomura was knocked out in the first round by [[Toshie Uematsu]], who went on to win the tournament. Satomura continued to make appearances for WCW until the business relationships between two promotions ended.

=== Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling (2006–present) ===
Following Gaea Japan's closure, Satomura formed the women's promotion [[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]] with [[Jinsei Shinzaki]]. On September 23, 2009, she participated in the Splash J and Running G tournament along with [[Kaoru (wrestler)|Kaoru]] and Tomoko Kuzumi. In the semi-final, Satomura's team defeated the [[Dynamite Kansai]] (Makie Numao and [[Yasuko Kuragaki]]), to advance to the final. In the final, they defeated the team of Hikari Fukuoka, Kanako Motoya and Sonoko Kato to win the Splash J and Running G tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=GAEA Splash J & Running G|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=12814|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=May 16, 2023|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101738/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=12814|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== World Wonder Ring Stardom (2012–2018) ===
On July 26, 2015, Satomura became the [[World of Stardom Champion]] by defeating [[Kairi Hojo]].<ref name=Satomura1>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B47%E6%9C%8826%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80stardomxstardom2015%E7%9C%9F%E5%A4%8F%E3%81%AE%E7%A5%AD%E5%85%B8%EF%BD%9E|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084327/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B47%E6%9C%8826%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80stardomxstardom2015%E7%9C%9F%E5%A4%8F%E3%81%AE%E7%A5%AD%E5%85%B8%EF%BD%9E|script-title=ja:2015年7月26日 Stardom×Stardom2015~真夏の祭典～|archivedate=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead|date=July 26, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2023|work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/43784-mon-update-more-hulk-hogan-hof-questions-wwe-looking-for-replacement-for-lee-wwe-stock-falls|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815131544/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/43784-mon-update-more-hulk-hogan-hof-questions-wwe-looking-for-replacement-for-lee-wwe-stock-falls|title=Mon update: More Hulk Hogan, HOF questions, WWE looking for replacement for Lee, WWE stock falls|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|archivedate=August 15, 2015|date=July 27, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2023|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On December 23, she lost the World of Stardom Championship to [[Io Shirai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/487259/|script-title=ja:【スターダム】紫雷イオが王座返り咲き|date=December 24, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2023|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=ja|archive-date=December 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224200718/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/womens_prores/487259/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Chikara (2012, 2016–2017) ===
In May 2012, Satomura made her [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] debut during the promotion's Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|title=Meiko Satomura » Matches|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1944&page=4&year=2012&promotion=18|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=May 16, 2023|archive-date=March 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323141556/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1944&page=4&year=2012&promotion=18|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, She returned to Chikara, participating in the group's premiere tournament, [[King of Trios]]. In 2016, Satomura, along with [[Cassandra Miyagi]] and [[Dash Chisako]] won the King of Trios tournament. The trio was announced for the 2017 edition of the tournament.

=== WWE (2018, 2020–2025) ===
==== Mae Young Classic (2018) ====
On July 27, 2018, [[WWE]] announced that Satomura will be competing in the second [[Mae Young Classic (2018)|Mae Young Classic]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/meiko-satomura-mae-young-classic-2018|title=Mae Young Classic 2018 adds Japanese legend Meiko Satomura|date=July 27, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|work=[[WWE]]|archive-date=July 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727164657/https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/meiko-satomura-mae-young-classic-2018|url-status=live}}</ref> She defeated [[Killer Kelly]], [[Mercedes Martinez]], and [[Kayden Carter|Lacey Lane]] before being defeated in the semifinals by [[Toni Storm]].

==== NXT UK (2020–2022) ====
On October 27, 2020, it was reported that Satomura had signed with WWE and would be an on-air talent and coach for [[NXT UK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/meiko-satomura-reportedly-set-to-join-wwe-nxt-uk-as-a-in-676324|title=Meiko Satomura reportedly set join WWE NXT UK|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=October 27, 2020|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030222709/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/meiko-satomura-reportedly-set-to-join-wwe-nxt-uk-as-a-in-676324/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 28 episode of ''NXT UK'', a video package aired hyping up Satomura's arrival to the brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1354884991122083842|title="Be prepared." @satomurameiko is coming to #NXTUK!|website=Twitter|access-date=January 28, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128201922/https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1354884991122083842|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-meiko-satomura-signs-wwe-will-join-nxt-uk|title=Meiko Satomura Coming To NXT UK|website=Fightful|access-date=January 28, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128170524/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-meiko-satomura-signs-wwe-will-join-nxt-uk|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 11 episode of ''NXT UK'', She made her in-ring debut, where she defeated [[Isla Dawn]] in an opening match.<ref>{{cite news|last1=COOK|first1=RYAN|title=WWE NXT UK Results for 2/11/21 Tag Team Street Fight Match|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-uk-results-live-coverage-21121-tag-team-street-fight-match|access-date=February 12, 2021|work=Fightful|date=February 11, 2021|archive-date=October 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001194648/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-nxt-uk-results-live-coverage-21121-tag-team-street-fight-match|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon after, Satomura began a feud with NXT UK Women's Champion [[Kay Lee Ray]], unsuccessfully challenging for the title on the March 3 episode of ''NXT UK''; however, she won the title on the June 10 episode of ''NXT UK,'' became the first Japanese wrestler to hold the [[NXT UK Women's Championship]], as well as in NXT UK overall.<ref name="sescoops.com">{{Cite web|title=Meiko Satomura Wins NXT UK Women's Championship|date=June 10, 2021|url=https://www.sescoops.com/2021/06/meiko-satomura-wins-nxt-uk-womens-championship/|access-date=June 10, 2021|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611072611/https://www.sescoops.com/2021/06/meiko-satomura-wins-nxt-uk-womens-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> She had her first successful title defense against [[Amale (wrestler)|Amale]] on the July 15 episode of ''NXT UK''. She would retain against [[Stevie Turner]] on the August 20 episode of ''NXT UK''. She would successfully defend the championship against [[Blair Davenport]] on the January 6 episode of ''NXT UK'' and [[Isla Dawn]] on the March 24 episode of ''NXT UK''.

==== NXT (2022–2023) ====
On the August 23, 2022, episode of ''NXT 2.0'', Satomura made her first appearance on [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], an American promotion, where she confronted the NXT Women's Champion [[Mandy Rose]]. The two agreed to an unification match for their titles at [[Worlds Collide (2022)|Worlds Collide]], with Blair Davenport being added to the match.<ref name="NXT08232022">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=8/23 NXT 2.0 results: Moore's review of Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs vs. Gallus for the NXT UK Tag Team Titles, Tiffany Stratton vs. Wendy Choo in a Lights Out match, NXT UK Champion Tyler Bate vs. Von Wagner in a non-title match, The Grayson Waller Effect with guest Apollo Crews|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/23/8-23-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-brooks-jensen-and-josh-briggs-vs-gallus-for-the-nxt-uk-tag-team-titles-tiffany-stratton-vs-wendy-choo-in-a-lights-out-match-nxt-uk-champion-tyler-bate/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=September 2, 2022|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206155418/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/08/23/8-23-nxt-2-0-results-moores-review-of-brooks-jensen-and-josh-briggs-vs-gallus-for-the-nxt-uk-tag-team-titles-tiffany-stratton-vs-wendy-choo-in-a-lights-out-match-nxt-uk-champion-tyler-bate/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, Rose won the match by pinning Davenport, ending Satomura's reign as NXT UK Women's Champion at 451 days (as recognized by WWE).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Beaston|first=Erik|title=WWE NXT Worlds Collide 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10047499-wwe-nxt-worlds-collide-2022-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|access-date=September 5, 2022|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201062024/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10047499-wwe-nxt-worlds-collide-2022-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 14 episode of ''NXT'', she made her return, teaming with the NXT Women's Champion [[Roxanne Perez]] defeating [[Katana Chance]] and [[Kayden Carter]]. After the match, Satomura challenged Perez to a championship match, which Perez accepted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/14/2-14-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-wes-lees-open-challenge-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-tyler-bate-vs-grayson-waller-roxanne-perez-and-meiko-satomura-vs-kayden-carter-and-ka/|title=2/14 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Wes Lee's open challenge for the NXT North American Championship, Tyler Bate vs. Grayson Waller, Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura vs. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, Charlie Dempsey vs. Hank Walker, Axiom vs. Damon Kemp, Tiffany Stratton vs. Thea Hail|date=February 15, 2023|access-date=March 1, 2023|archive-date=March 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301101048/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/14/2-14-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-wes-lees-open-challenge-for-the-nxt-north-american-championship-tyler-bate-vs-grayson-waller-roxanne-perez-and-meiko-satomura-vs-kayden-carter-and-ka/|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, the match was made official for [[NXT Roadblock (2023)|NXT Roadblock]], where Satomura would lose via [[Pin (professional wrestling)|roll-up]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/wwe-nxt-roadblock-results-3-7-2023/|title=WWE NXT Roadblock Results 3/7/2023|date=March 8, 2023|access-date=March 8, 2023|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308033326/https://wrestlingheadlines.com/wwe-nxt-roadblock-results-3-7-2023/|url-status=live}}</ref> Satomura then congratulated Perez after the match, only for her (Perez) to collapse afterwards. This would be Satomura's last televised match in WWE before her retirement in 2025. She wrestled her final match with the company against [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] for the [[WWE Women's Championship]] on July 27, 2024 which the WWE later uploaded on their official YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-uploads-full-bayley-vs-meiko-satomura-title-match|title=WWE uploads full Bayley vs. Meiko Satomura title match|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=May 9, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Retirement (2025) ===
On July 27, 2024, Satomura announced in a press conference that she would have her last match in the Spring, coinciding with her 30-year anniversary as an in-ring competitor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-27 |title=Meiko Satomura announces she will retire next spring |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/japan/meiko-satomura-announces-she-will-retire-next-spring/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}</ref> In November, it was announced that she would have her retirement bout on April 29.<ref>{{Cite web |title=411MANIA |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/meiko-satomura-retirement-match/ |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Meiko Satomura Announces Date For Retirement Match |language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2025, Satomura competed in her final bout in Europe, teaming with Rayne Leverkusen to defeat [[Nina Samuels]] and [[Millie McKenzie]] at Final Sting, an event jointly promoted by [[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]], ICHIBAN (UK), [[Progress Wrestling]] and HUSTLE Wrestling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meiko Satomura Announced For ICHIBAN Puroresu Igirisu Event {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/meiko-satomura-announced-ichiban-puroresu-igirisu-event |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref> At the April 29 event, which was entitled ''Satomura Meiko The Final'', Satomura wrestled her scheduled final match, teaming with apprentice [[Manami (wrestler)|Manami]] to defeat [[Aja Kong]] and [[Chihiro Hashimoto]]. Immediately after the bout, an impromptu match took place, where Satomura teamed with Kong against Hashimoto, [[Mika Iwata]], Senka Akatsuki, [[Takumi Iroha]], and YUNA in a [[Handicap match|two-on-five handicap match]], which finished in a five-minute time limit draw.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meiko Satomura Competes In Retirement Match {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/meiko-satomura-competes-retirement-match |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Other media ==
Satomura appeared in the 2000 documentary ''Gaea Girls'' made for the [[BBC]] by [[Kim Longinotto]] and Jano Williams.{{cn|date=April 2024}} Satomura also attempted the Sponge Bridge course on [[Kinniku Banzuke]].

== Championships and accomplishments ==
* '''[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]]'''
** [[King of Trios]] ([[King of Trios#2016|2016]]) – with Cassandra Miyagi and [[Dash Chisako]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/104489/94-chikara-king-of-trios-tournament-final-live-report.html?p=1|title=9/4 Chikara King of Trios tournament final live report|last=Cardoza|first=Adam|date=September 4, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011011006/http://pwinsider.com/article/104489/94-chikara-king-of-trios-tournament-final-live-report.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
** [[KO-D Openweight Championship]] (1 time)
** [[KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with [[Chihiro Hashimoto]] and Dash Chisako
* '''Fight Club: PRO'''
** FCP Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2278|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819085718/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2278|archive-date=August 19, 2016|title=FCP Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
* '''[[Gaea Japan]]'''
** [[AAAW Single Championship]] (2 times)
** [[AAAW Tag Team Championship|AAAW Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship / AAAW Tag Team Championship]] (3 times) – with [[Sonoko Kato]] (1), [[Ayako Hamada]] (1) and [[Chikayo Nagashima]] (1)
** Hustling Cup (1996)<ref>{{cite web|title=Hustling Cup|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=512|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=May 16, 2023|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611132753/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=26&nr=512|url-status=live}}</ref>
** High Spurt 600 (1998, 2001)<ref>{{cite web|title=High Spurt 600 Tournament 2001|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=507|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=May 16, 2023|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611132754/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=26&nr=507|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Splash J and Running G (1995) – with [[Kaoru (wrestler)|Kaoru]] and Tomoko Kuzumi<ref>{{cite web|title=Splash J & Running G Tournament|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=511|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=May 16, 2023|archive-date=June 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611132815/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=26&nr=511|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[Progress Wrestling]]'''
**[[Progress Wrestling#Progress World Women's Championship|Progress World Women's Championship]] (1 time)
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 22 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 150]]'' in 2022<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aiptcomics.com/2022/10/27/full-2022-pwi-womens-150-list-revealed/|title=Full 2022 PWI Women's 150 list revealed|work=aiptcomics.com|first=Patrick|last=Ross|date=October 27, 2022|access-date=October 27, 2022|archive-date=October 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028084238/https://aiptcomics.com/2022/10/27/full-2022-pwi-womens-150-list-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]]'''
** [[Sendai Girls World Championship]] ([[Sendai Girls World Championship#Title history|2 times, inaugural]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sendaigirls.jp/information/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024191939/http://www.sendaigirls.jp/information/|script-title=ja:インフォメーション|archive-date=October 24, 2015|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 12, 2015|work=[[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]]|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref>
** Joshi Puroresu Dantai Taikou Flash Tournament (2011) – with Dash Chisako, Hiren, [[Kagetsu]], [[Miyako Morino]], [[Ryo Mizunami]] and [[Sendai Sachiko]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sendaigirls.jp/result/|title=Result|access-date=December 29, 2011|work=[[Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling]]|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110144517/http://sendaigirls.jp/result/|archive-date=November 10, 2013}}</ref>
* '''''[[Tokyo Sports]]'''''
** [[Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards#Joshi Puroresu Grand Prize|Joshi Puroresu Grand Prize]] (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://battle-news.com/news/2013/12/002053.php|title=オカダが2年連続でプロレス大賞MVPを受賞！史上4人目の快挙だが、本人は「当たり前の結果」|date=December 10, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2013|work=Battle News|language=ja|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190757/http://battle-news.com/news/2013/12/002053.php|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]'''
** [[wXw Femmes Fatales|Femmes Fatales Tournament (2018)]]
* '''[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]'''
** [[World of Stardom Championship]] (1 time)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/07/26/0008246006.shtml|script-title=ja:里村明衣子が赤いベルトを奪取！|date=July 26, 2015|access-date=July 26, 2015|work=Daily Sports Online|publisher=[[Kobe Shimbun]]|language=ja|archive-date=July 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726004034/http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/ring/2015/07/26/0008246006.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[Stardom Year-End Award]] (1 time)
*** [[Stardom Year-End Awards#Best Match Award (ベストマッチ賞, Besuto matchi-shō)|Best Match Award]] (2015) <small>vs. [[Io Shirai]] on December 23</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%8826%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%892015%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8%E4%BC%9A%EF%BC%86%E5%AE%89%E5%B7%9D|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084422/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2015%E5%B9%B412%E6%9C%8826%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%892015%E7%99%BA%E8%A1%A8%E4%BC%9A%EF%BC%86%E5%AE%89%E5%B7%9D|script-title=ja:2015年12月26日 スターダム・アワード2015発表会＆安川惡斗引退記念パーティーが開かれました|archive-date=March 4, 2016|date=December 27, 2015|access-date=December 26, 2015|work=[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]]|language=ja|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''[[WWE]]'''
**[[NXT UK Women's Championship]] (1 time, final)<ref name="sescoops.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|title=WWE NXT UK Women's Championship|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]|access-date=June 11, 2021|archive-date=April 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412180207/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-uk-womens-championship|url-status=live}}</ref>

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