ROH Star On Retirement: ‘I Will Quit When I Decide To Quit’

The inaugural Women of Honor Champion Sumie Sakai has had thoughts of retirement over the years. Since her debut in 1997, Sakai has wrestled all over the world, currently finding herself in Ring of Honor.

In a recent interview with Wrestling Steel Chair, Sakai revealed a conversation she had with Jushin Thunder Liger about retirement. Here is the quote:

“About two years ago, it became known in the business that I was considering retirement. I wrestled a match with Tenille in Las Vegas. I didn’t know it at the time, but Jushin Liger, who I have always admired and have had the utmost respect for as a wrestler and a person, watched my match. He took me aside afterward and said that I should reconsider retiring because I can still help so many people and that I can still ‘go.’ I will quit when I DECIDE to quit!”

“I want to encourage the great, young talent in our women’s division to share their unique experiences and talent, so we can all grow and get better.”

Sakai defeated Kelly Klein at Supercard of Honor XII in 2018 to become the first Women of Honor Champion. Clearly, Sakai is looking to go out on her own terms.

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