WWE Women’s Champion Reflects on Inspiring Encounter
Summary:
– Bayley defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Meiko Satomura in Tokyo.
– She shared a heartfelt tribute to Satomura on Instagram.
– The match reignited Bayley’s passion for wrestling and reinforced her commitment.
Bayley, the reigning WWE Women’s Champion, expressed deep gratitude to Meiko Satomura after their match at a WWE live event in Tokyo. Bayley successfully defended her title against the Japanese legend on July 28, and the two shared a respectful moment, bowing to each other.
Posting on Instagram, Bayley praised Satomura for her global impact on women’s wrestling and the grace she displayed during their interaction. Bayley revealed that sharing a locker room and a ring with Satomura was an honor she would cherish throughout her career. She admitted that even as a champion, self-doubt can be challenging. Still, her match in Tokyo reminded her why she loves professional wrestling and reaffirmed her commitment to the sport.
Bayley wrote, “Thank you, Satomura-san. I’m eternally grateful for not only the path you’ve paved for women’s wrestling in Japan and around the world, but I’m so grateful for your grace and respect this past week. Sharing a locker room and a ring with you was something I will carry with me for as long as I’m in this business. It was an absolute honor. Selfishly, I really needed this one. Even as a current champion, there come times of doubt and the feeling of not believing in myself because this shit is hard. But this night in Tokyo, Japan vs. Meiko changed all that. This match was an example of what I love about pro wrestling – the feeling inside the ring when nothing else matters but that moment, the feeling of what it meant to the fans watching in the building. It was a special reminder for myself of how far I’ve come and that I have so much more to give.”
Meiko Satomura, retiring next year, made the tribute even more poignant. Bayley’s heartfelt message highlights her respect and admiration for Satomura, resonating deeply within the wrestling community.
