Hiroko Suzuki
Encyclopedia
Hiroko Niizuma Suzuki (鈴木 浩子) (born 1974) is a Japanese
professional wrestler, valet
and promoter best known in the United States
for her work for World Wrestling Entertainment
on its SmackDown! brand under the ring name Hiroko. She graduated from Meiji University
, and became an announcer of Fukushima Central Television
.
valet and translator for her real-life husband Kenzo Suzuki
on World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE)'s SmackDown! brand. Her trademark phrase was "You cheer Kenzo Suzuki on to the victory!" .
In November 2004, Hiroko began feuding with Torrie Wilson
and numerous catfights took place between the two divas and Hiroko even wanted to fight her in a bra and panties match. The bra and panties match Hiroko wanted was later changed to a kimono match. In December 2004, backstage during a photo shooting, Torrie Wilson was given a bouquet of flowers from Kenzo. This angered Hiroko and stripped Torrie to her underwear, this made Torrie chase, and eventually caught up to, Hiroko and strip her to her underwear as well. On an episode of SmackDown! held in Japan airing February 10, 2005, The kimono
match was then held. Hiroko lost and got stripped to her bra and panties during the match. Hiroko and Kenzo were traded to the RAW
brand on June 30, 2005 at the end of the 2005 Draft Lottery. However, they were both released by the WWE on July 6, 2005 without ever appearing on RAW. The move was seen as cost-cutting since several other wrestlers were released at the same time, as well as over the course of several weeks.
& Riser Glen (of Toho's Choseishin Series).
In late 2005, Hiroko Suzuki became the General Manager for Japan's HUSTLE promotion. On March 5, 2006, during a match between Kenzo Suzuki
and Toshiaki Kawada
, Hiroko turned on Kenzo and slapped him in the face, causing him to lose the match.
In early 2006 Hiroko Suzuki was relieved of her duty as General Manager, and began competing as a wrestler. Since then she has competed in various matches, and had many feuds.
Late 2007, Hiroko Suzuki became the new HUSTLE women's champion, but lost the title a few weeks after winning it.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
professional wrestler, valet
Manager (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
and promoter best known in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for her work for World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
on its SmackDown! brand under the ring name Hiroko. She graduated from Meiji University
Meiji University
is a private university in Tokyo and Kawasaki, founded in 1881 by three lawyers of the Meiji era, Kishimoto Tatsuo, Miyagi Kōzō, and Yashiro Misao. It is one of the largest and most prestigious Japanese universities in Tokyo, Japan....
, and became an announcer of Fukushima Central Television
Fukushima Central Television
, also known as FCT, is a Japanese broadcast network affiliated with the NNN. Their headquarters are located in Fukushima Prefecture.- The Headquarters :*13-23 Ikenodai Koriyama-city, FUKUSHIMA 963-8533 JAPAN*Telephone Number:+81-24-923-3300- History :...
.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2004-2005)
On June 10, 2004, Hiroko made her debut as the geishaGeisha
, Geiko or Geigi are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.-Terms:...
valet and translator for her real-life husband Kenzo Suzuki
Kenzo Suzuki
Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment...
on World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE)'s SmackDown! brand. Her trademark phrase was "You cheer Kenzo Suzuki on to the victory!" .
In November 2004, Hiroko began feuding with Torrie Wilson
Torrie Wilson
Torrie Anne Wilson is a retired American professional wrestler, fitness competitor and model. She is best known for her tenures in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment , where she worked on both their SmackDown and Raw brands throughout her eight-year run.As a fitness...
and numerous catfights took place between the two divas and Hiroko even wanted to fight her in a bra and panties match. The bra and panties match Hiroko wanted was later changed to a kimono match. In December 2004, backstage during a photo shooting, Torrie Wilson was given a bouquet of flowers from Kenzo. This angered Hiroko and stripped Torrie to her underwear, this made Torrie chase, and eventually caught up to, Hiroko and strip her to her underwear as well. On an episode of SmackDown! held in Japan airing February 10, 2005, The kimono
Kimono
The is a Japanese traditional garment worn by men, women and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" , has come to denote these full-length robes...
match was then held. Hiroko lost and got stripped to her bra and panties during the match. Hiroko and Kenzo were traded to the RAW
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
brand on June 30, 2005 at the end of the 2005 Draft Lottery. However, they were both released by the WWE on July 6, 2005 without ever appearing on RAW. The move was seen as cost-cutting since several other wrestlers were released at the same time, as well as over the course of several weeks.
HUSTLE (2005-2006)
Hiroko and her husband have since returned to Japan, where she now competes for the off-beat HUSTLE promotion. In a match on December 25, 2005, both Hiroko & Kenzo were defeated by the team of LiosazerChousei Kantai Sazer-X
translated as Super Star Fleet Sazer-X is a tokusatsu superhero TV series produced by Toho Company Ltd., and Konami. This series is the third in Toho's Seishin series...
& Riser Glen (of Toho's Choseishin Series).
In late 2005, Hiroko Suzuki became the General Manager for Japan's HUSTLE promotion. On March 5, 2006, during a match between Kenzo Suzuki
Kenzo Suzuki
Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment...
and Toshiaki Kawada
Toshiaki Kawada
is a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2005, he started freelancing in other promotions....
, Hiroko turned on Kenzo and slapped him in the face, causing him to lose the match.
In early 2006 Hiroko Suzuki was relieved of her duty as General Manager, and began competing as a wrestler. Since then she has competed in various matches, and had many feuds.
Late 2007, Hiroko Suzuki became the new HUSTLE women's champion, but lost the title a few weeks after winning it.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Japanese neckbreaker
- Wrestlers managedManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- Kenzo SuzukiKenzo SuzukiKenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro Wrestling and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment...
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- Kenzo Suzuki