What Did The Japanese Symbol On Titantron Mean?

August 17, 2011

This past week on NXT Redemption, after Tyson Kidd beat JTG a symbol appeared on the Titantron with music.

Aron Byrne-Carter sent me the following:

My name's Aron. I'm British and I used to reside in London. I have since moved to Japan but I am still a keen follower of your CSR series!

Although I avoid NXT on most occasions I decided to watch this week's episode as it was mentioned that a Japanese character appeared on the titon tron in conclusion of Tyson Kidd's match. I speak pretty much fluent Japanese and thought I would email you to give you a translation of what the character means (although I'm sure somebody has emailed you already).

The character is 誇り and reads as "Hokori". It means "pride".. I guess it may have something to do with Yoshi Tatsu returning to NXT to feud with Kidd? Nothing special but I thought it would be interesting for you.

All the best,

Aron Byrne-Carter

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