What’s the story?
According to F4WOnline, Japanese Superstar Kairi Hojo will be reporting to the WWE Performance Center very soon. She announced on a recent show that she’ll be leaving World Wonder Ring Stardom.
In case you didn’t know...
Kairi Hojo, whose real name is Kaori Housako, has performed for World Wonder Ring Stardom since her debut back in 2012, after a few months of training with Stardom in 2011. Several professional wrestling industry experts have reportedly touted her as one of the best competitors in the sport as of today.
Trending
Look who just shut down all of Tony Khan's critics! More HERE.
In 2016, veteran pro-wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer had called Hojo one of the best wrestlers in the world. The 28-year old was reportedly approached by WWE last year.
The heart of the matter
The WWE reportedly signed Kairi Hojo to a 3-year deal starting this year, and if one is to believe the rumour mill, the former World of Stardom, Goddess of Stardom, who has also won the Wonder of Stardom and Artist of Stardom championship may be heading to WWE’s NXT brand.
Furthermore, there were a few issues surrounding her signing with WWE, as many industry insiders speculated as to whether Hojo can pass the WWE’s physical examination or not, given the fact that she has suffered a couple of concussions in the same number of years. Nevertheless, the WWE have reportedly signed Kairi to a long-term contract (3 years), something that was announced this March by the Wrestling Observer.
Also read: 5 WWE Legends you didn't know wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling
What’s next?
Kairi Hojo will start working at the WWE Performance Center very soon, and fans can expect the Japanese Superstar to be put through the grind in the WWE’s premier training institute.
Author’s take
Kairi Hojo truly is one of the best professional wrestlers in the world today, and in case you don’t follow the Japanese professional wrestling scene, you’ve got to check out her matches with Io Shirai and Mayu Iwatani.
Looking forward to the Pirate Princess conquer the ocean that is the WWE.
Send us news tips at [email protected]
