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Bull Nakano

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Ring name Bull Nakano[1]
Real name Keiko Nakano / Keiko Aoki[2]
Birth date 8 January 1968[2]
Birthplace Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan[2]
Debut 1983[4]
Retirement 1997[4]

Bull Nakano is the ring name of Keiko Nakano (also known as Keiko Aoki), a retired Japanese professional wrestler and later professional golfer. She debuted in 1983, became known in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, and later appeared in WWE in 1994. She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024.

Context

Bull Nakano, born Keiko Nakano on 8 January 1968 in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan, is a retired professional wrestler who later pursued professional golf [2]. She debuted in 1983 and competed in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling as a teenager [4]. She became known to WWE fans in 1994 when she faced Alundra Blayze [3]. She retired in 1997 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024 [5].

Documented claims

  • Bull Nakano was a Japanese professional wrestler who became known in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling and later to WWF/WWE audiences. [3]
  • She held multiple championships, including a WWF Women's Championship and CMLL World Women's Championship. [6]

Questions and answers

Was Bull Nakano in the WWE?

Yes, Bull Nakano appeared in WWE (then WWF) in 1994, notably wrestling against Alundra Blayze [3].

Why did Bull Nakano retire?

Bull Nakano retired from professional wrestling in 1997 [4]. Sources do not specify the reason for her retirement.

What is Bull Nakano's gender?

Bull Nakano is female. She competed in women's wrestling divisions, including All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling and WWE [3].

Sources

  1. Bull Nakano — wwe.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bull Nakano (Wrestling) - TV Tropes — tvtropes.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bull Nakano: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks — thesmackdownhotel.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Bull Nakano - Online World of Wrestling — onlineworldofwrestling.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Bull Nakano: Profile & Match Listing — profightdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Bull Nakano - Facts @ Wrestlingdata.com — wrestlingdata.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports