50-year-old female veteran would like to return to WWE for major appearance after nearly two decades
A Japanese wrestling sensation debuted in WWE in 2004 with a unique gimmick and striking appearance. Unfortunately, her stint with the Stamford-based promotion was short-lived. Today, the 50-year-old Hiroko Suzuki expressed her desire to return to the company for a major appearance.
She debuted as the valet and translator for her real-life husband, Kenzo Suzuki. One of the 50-year-old veteran's most memorable feuds was with Torrie Wilson. The rivalry was very intense and culminated in a highly anticipated Kimono Match, which she lost on a special episode of SmackDown taped in Japan. Later, Hiroko Suzuki was released from the company in July 2005 due to budget cuts, despite being drafted to Monday Night RAW just days earlier.
In a recent interview with Ring The Belle, the former WWE star was asked if she was interested in making a special appearance for the company in the Women's Royal Rumble Match. Suzuki stated she would love to return to the Stamford-based promotion for the annual multi-woman gimmick match.
"Oh I want to do that [make an appearance at Royal Rumble]. I want to do that, it's a lot of fun," she said. [From 27:07 to 27:13]
You can watch the full interview in the video below:
Hiroko Suzuki opens up about segment with former WWE Champion
John Cena was involved in a rap battle against Kenzo and Hiroko Suzuki in 2005. This segment was controversial due to its racially charged lyrics and stereotypes.
In one of the other segments, The Leader of Cenation kissed Hiroko. During the same interaction on the Ring The Belle, the former WWE star said she only had a faint memory of the entire segment with John Cena. She recalled that the 16-time World Champion was always very polite with her.
"I don't remember much because it was a long time ago. John [Cena] is very nice. He's very polite and he always thinks about wrestling backstage. He always talks so slowly to me. He's so nice," Suzuki said.
Only time will tell if the Japanese star will return to the Stamford-based promotion for the Royal Rumble 2025 in Indianapolis on February 1 at the Lucas Oil Stadium.
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