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Varius News: Saki Akai Announces Upcoming Retirement, Will Retire Following Ultimate Party Event, NJPW Academy Vlog
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– Wrestler Saki Akai appeared a press conference earlier for DDT Pro, announcing that she will be retiring from pro wrestler later this year. Akai plans to retire at the Ultimate Party 2023 event on November 12. The event will be held at the Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Speaking at the press conference, Akai stated, “The joys of DDT is that wrestling isn’t only in the ring so I hope to show the best style of DDT wrestling with the wrestlers in DDT. Iwant to give a chance to everyone whose helped me and those who I have yet to face. If anyone wants to face me, please come to DDT.”
Saki Akai has been an active wrestler since 2011, competing in both DDT and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. DDT Pro also announced that Akai’s request to compete once again for KO-D 6-Person Tag Team Championship has been granted. She will team with Hideki Okatani and Yukio Sakaguchi to challenge for the tag team titles on July 23 at the event in Ryogoku Sumo Hall.
📢Saki Akai announces retirement from Wrestling
At the November 23rd Ultimate Party 2023 Tokyo Ryogoku Sumo Hall show, Saki Akai will be retiring from Pro Wrestling.
Watch the Press Conference LIVE on YouTubehttps://t.co/aC4DvNSQ3A#ddtpro pic.twitter.com/p7yri9r2e9
— DDT Pro-Wrestling (English) (@ddtproENG) May 24, 2023
Akai: The joys of DDT is that wrestling isn't only in the ring so I hope to show the best style of DDT wrestling with the wrestlers in DDT.
I want to give a chance to everyone whose helped me and those who I have yet to face. If anyone wants to face me, please come to DDT.… pic.twitter.com/eUEkVN0qSt
— DDT Pro-Wrestling (English) (@ddtproENG) May 24, 2023
Akai: I'm not strong and I'm not perfect. Ever since I joined the industry I was surprised. The fans are just like me fighting. Enjoying, crying, feeling frustrated. There's a difference between the ring and the seats.
But if it wasn't for you, I'd never be here. All of my… pic.twitter.com/x6UsH1TmQB
— DDT Pro-Wrestling (English) (@ddtproENG) May 24, 2023
– NJPW released a new video showcasing the inner workings of the NJPW Academy:
