Wendy Choo, originally recognized as Karen Yu, is a professional wrestler of American-Chinese descent. As of November 2024, she is showcasing her wrestling prowess on WWE's NXT brand. A native of New York City, she initiated her athletic journey at the age of five as a gymnast before switching to volleyball. She obtained an NCAA Division II scholarship to compete for the Queens College Knights, where she also studied Physical Education. Upon graduating, she earned a master's in teaching from Lehman College and worked as a Physical Education teacher, as well as a gymnastics coach, prior to launching her wrestling career.
In 2014, Wendy made her debut in the Centereach, New York-based Victory Pro Wrestling (VPW) promotion, performing under her original name. Four years later, she joined WWE and developed her career by exploring different characters on the NXT roster. Initially, she portrayed Mei Ying, a mysterious and destructive figure. In 2022, she shifted gears, adopting a more cheerful and lighthearted persona as Wendy Choo. As of November 2024, she has embraced a darker and more intense version of her Wendy Choo character.
What is Wendy Choo’s Finisher?
As of November 2024, Wendy Choo's finisher is Sleeper Hold (Rear Naked Choke), a submission move she first used on June 11, 2024. Prior to this maneuver, she utilized the Wendy Bomb, also referred to as the Reverse Diving Splash, from January 1, 2022, to May 16, 2023, as per the SmackDown Hotel.
The 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) tall grappler has additionally applied several other finishers, including the Spring Roll (Boston Crab) and a Suplex into a Facebuster. These maneuvers were key elements of her repertoire both before joining WWE and during her early days with the company.
Wendy Choo’s Finishers List
| Finisher | Duration |
| Sleeper Hold (Rear Naked Choke) | June 11, 2024 – Present |
| Wendy Bomb (Reverse Diving Splash) | January 1, 2022 – May 16, 2023 |
| Spring Roll (Boston Crab) | September 6, 2014 – July 27, 2019 |
| Suplex into a Facebuster | September 6, 2014 – July 27, 2019 |
Wendy Choo’s Trademark Moves
Wendy Choo competes with a technical wrestling style, incorporating a variety of trademark moves or signature maneuvers, along with her finisher. These include the Big Boot, Exploder, Exploder Suplex, Full Nelson Slam (Snooze Button), Short Clothesline, Spear, Standing Moonsault, and Yakuza Kick as per Wrestling Data.
FAQs on Wendy Choo
A. In February 2023, Wendy Choo sustained an undisclosed injury, which sidelined her from television.
A. No, Wendy Choo is of Chinese American heritage.
A. Karen Yu is Wendy Choo's real name.
A. Yes, Wendy Choo is still active on WWE'S NXT brand.
