[JAPAN] Actress Koike Eiko and pro wrestler Sakata Wataru marry

Actress Koike Eiko (26) and pro wrestler Sakata Wataru held a press conference to announce their marriage.  The two met while Koike was a commentator for Japan’s PRIDE fighting championship and have dated for five years.

With over 150 people from the media in attendance, the happy couple held a press conference and interview with the media.

It was learned that Koike waited a year after her grandfather’s first year anniversary of his death  before getting married.

Also, that Sakata moved to Nagoya and lived together with Koike.  When asked if there will be a third member in their family, Sakata told media that Koike was not pregnant.

As for the wedding ceremony, the couple will have one next Spring.

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