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Issei Onitsuka
is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Gleat where he is the current Gleat#G-Rush Championship, G-Rush Champion in his first reign and one half of the current G-Infinity Championship, G-Infinity Champions. He is also known for his stint tenures with Wrestle-1 and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). Professional wrestling career Wrestle-1 (2019–2020) Onitsuka has had a short tenure with Wrestle-1, promotion in which he made his debut on the fourth night of the ''W-1 WRESTLE-1 Tour 2019 Triumph'' from May 13, where he teamed up with #StrongHearts stablemate T-Hawk (wrestler), T-Hawk to defeat El Hijo del Pantera and Koji Doi in tag team competition. On April 1, 2020, at ''W-1 WRESTLE-1 Tour 2020 Trans Magic'', Wrestle-1 has held its last event before closure where Onitsuka competed twice. First by teaming up with Seiki Yoshioka and Cima in a winning effort against Andy Wu (wrestler), Andy Wu, El Hijo del Pantera and Jun Tonsho, and secondly, in a Battle royal (professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka, Japan
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th- largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Ōsaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiro Kuroshio
, best known as and known as , is a Japanese professional wrestler and internet personality. Kuroshio is known for his work in the Wrestle-1 promotion, where he was a former Wrestle-1 Result Champion and Wrestle-1 Tag Team Champion before leaving the promotion in January 2019. He worked for WWE from 2020 until his release in 2023, performing for the NXT brand under the ring name Ikemen Jiro, where he notably formed a tag team with Kushida known as Jacket Time. Higuchi portrays an ''ikemen'' character, reflected in his aliases, ring attire and mannerisms. Since his release from WWE in 2023, he has gone under the ring name Kuroshio Tokyo Japan, retaining his ''ikemen'' character in the process. Early life Higuchi was born in Adachi, Tokyo. When he was young, he often attended professional wrestling events with his father, who was a fan. His father became friends with the elder brother of Yoshihiro Tajiri, which in turn led to a friendship with Tajiri himself. He started tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flamita
Flamita (born November 30, 1994) is a Mexican '' luchador enmascarado'' (or masked professional wrestler). In addition to working for promotions such as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Desastre Total Ultraviolento (DTU) in his native country, Flamita is also known for his work in Japanese promotions Dragon Gate and Gleat. Flamita is a third-generation professional wrestler. His real name is not a matter of public record as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico. Dave Meltzer has called Flamita "one of the best igh-flying wrestlersin the world", comparing him to Rey Mysterio. Professional wrestling career Early career (2009–2012) Both Flamita's father and grandfather were professional wrestlers; his father worked under the ring name El Retador ("The Challenger"), while his grandfather was known as Toro Negro ("Black Bull"). After five years of training, he made his professional wrestling debut on December 12, 2009, under the ring name Flamita ("Little Flame"), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayato Tamura
(born September 13, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for Gleat, where he is the former longest reign one-time G-Rex Champion. He is best known for his time in Pro Wrestling Zero1, where he is a former World Heavyweight Championship (Zero1). Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2019–present) Tamura made his professional wrestling debut at ''JTO Yume'', an event promoted by Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out at September 24, 2019, where he fell short to his coach Taka Michinoku. At ''YPW Kubota Brothers Produce ~ We Can Do It!!'', an event promoted by Yanagase Pro Wrestling on November 15, 2020, he teamed up with Arata to defeat Jade and Shogun Okamoto. Pro Wrestling Zero1 (2020–2021) Tamura made his debut in Pro Wrestling Zero1 on August 27, 2020, at ''ZERO1 New ZERO1'' where he defeated Chris Vice to win the World Heavyweight Championship. At ''BJW/ZERO1 Clash'', a cross-over event promoted by Zero1 in partnership with Big Japan Pro Wrestlin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuhiro Shimatani
, also known by his ring name , is a Japanese people, Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for his tenure with the Japanese professional wrestling promotion, promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling. As of July 2022, he predominantly works for Gleat as a member of the Ryuichi Kawakami, BULK Orchestra stable. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2016–present) As a freelancer, Shimatani works for various promotions. At ''NOAH Great Voyage In Yokohama Vol. 2'', an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Noah on December 16, 2018, he teamed up with Kazusada Higuchi and Kota Umeda in a losing effort to Atsushi Kotoge, Kenoh and Masa Kitamiya. At a house show promoted by Big Japan Pro Wrestling on July 22, 2021, he teamed up with Takato Nakano and Kota Sekifuda to defeat Alejandro, Kazuki Hashimoto and Kosuke Sato (wrestler), Kosuke Sato. In April 2024, Shimatani, as ''Check Shimatani'', competed in a soft-ground wrestling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigehiro Irie
is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist best known for his work in DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). Irie has also competed for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), and a number of North American independent promotions in the past. Early life Irie was born in Osaka. He began his initial pro wrestling training in 2002 at the age of 15, training alongside Atsushi Kotoge with Osaka Pro Wrestling (OPW). Irie eventually decided to pursue MMA, competing in a number of amateur fights, including some in Pancrase. Irie resumed training in 2007 with Dera Pro Wrestling in Nagoya and made his debut in April 2008 against Shota Takanashi. Professional wrestling career DDT Pro Wrestling (2008–2018) Beginning in May 2008, Irie began sporadically appearing for DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), primarily teaming with other rookies against established wrestlers. In August 2010, Irie defeated Soma Takao to win a special one day tournament. DDT owner Sanshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Lindaman
, better known by his ring name , is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently working for Gleat, where he was the inaugural G-Rex Champion. He also makes appearances for American Promotions All Elite Wrestling, DEFY Wrestling and Japanese Promotions All Japan Pro Wrestling, Dragongate, Dragon Gate and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Professional wrestling career Dragon Gate Early career and Millennials (2014–2015) Hayashi debuted on April 4, 2014, losing to Shachihoko Boy in a dark match. On April 13, during a match against Eita Kobayashi, Eita, Hayashi suffered a broken jaw, derailing his early career and leaving him out of action for several months. After his return, Hayashi lost the majority of matches he competed in during his early career, common for young wrestlers in Japan. On January 16, 2015, he competed in his last match under his birth name, teaming with Super Shisa and Kotoka in a loss to the Jimmyz (Jimmy Kagetora, Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! and Ryo Saito (wre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G-Rex Championship
The is a professional wrestling championship in the Japanese promotion Gleat. The title is the first to be created by the promotion. The inaugural champion is El Lindaman, who was crowned at G Prowrestling Ver. 18, on February 22, 2022, after winning a 12-man tournament. The current champion is Hayato Tamura, who won the title at Gleat Ver. 7 on December 30, 2023. History Gleat was founded in 2020, after Lidet Entertainment sold all its shares of Pro Wrestling Noah to CyberAgent. Lidet's President Hiroyuki Suzuki, wanting to continue his involvement with professional wrestling, announced the formation of Gleat in August 2020, alongside Kiyoshi Tamura, Kaz Hayashi and Nosawa Rongai. The promotion features two brands: G Prowrestling, a traditional ''puroresu'' brand, and Lidet UWF, a shoot style brand inspired by UWF International. In December 2021, Gleat announced the creation of the G-Rex Championship for its G Prowrestling brand. A 12-man tournament was held from January 26, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Tanaka
is a Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in Japan where he was a FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship#Title History, one-time FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship, FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Champion and a WEW Heavyweight Championship#Title history, one-time WEW Heavyweight Championship, WEW World Heavyweight Champion and in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in the United States where he was a List of ECW World Heavyweight Champions, one-time ECW World Heavyweight Championship, ECW World Heavyweight Champion. He is currently splitting his time wrestling for both Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah) and Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1). He is overall a ten-time Professional wrestling championship#World championships, world champion in major professional wrestling promotions. Professional wrestling career Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (1993–1999) Originally a trainee for George T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Asia Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling tag team title in Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). Originally, it was the top tag team title in the JWA, but its status became secondary once the NWA International Tag Team Championship was brought from the United States. It is currently one of two tag team titles in AJPW, along with the World Tag Team Championship. It is also the current oldest active title in Japan. The current champions are ELPIDA ( Yuma Anzai and Rising Hayato). History The title was created on November 16, 1955, in the Japan Wrestling Association (JWA) when King Kong Czaya and Tiger Joginder Singh defeated JWA founder Rikidōzan and Harold Sakata in a tournament final. It was abandoned in 1973 when the JWA closed, but was later revived in 1976 by AJPW in response to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) announcing the creation of its own version of the title. Reigns There have been a total of 125 official reigns and 34 vacancies, with the first 27 reigns fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsushi Maruyama
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He previously worked for Osaka Pro Wrestling under the ring name . His ring name and original wrestling attire were inspired by the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. Professional wrestling career On February 8, 2014, Tigers Mask announced his resignation from Osaka Pro, effective April 20, after which he began working in the Tokyo area under a new persona. On April 22, 2014, Maruyama made his first appearance unmasked, announcing that in the future he would be working under his real name. Maruyama also adopted two new ring names, when he started to work for Pro Wrestling Heat Up as and Kaientai Dojo as Teppei (stylized in all capital letters). In January 2018, Maruyama signed with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and adopted the name in 2020. Championships and accomplishments *All Japan Pro Wrestling ** All Asia Tag Team Championship ( 1 time) – with Zeus ** Gaora TV Championship ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeus (Japanese Wrestler)
, born Kim Bǒn-u (), and formerly , is a Japanese bodybuilder, professional wrestler, and former boxer best known by his ring name . He is currently signed to Osaka Pro Wrestling, where he also serves as owner and company president. He is perhaps best known for his time in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is a former AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and a four-time World Tag Team Champion alongside Bodyguard as ''The Big Guns''. Obayashi began his career in Osaka Pro, where he is a former Osaka Pro Champion and three-time Osaka Tag Team Champion, winning the championship once with Gaina and twice with longtime rival-turned-partner Bodyguard. Outside of Osaka Pro and All Japan, he is a former NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Champion, NWA United National Heavyweight Champion and winner of the 2012 Furinkazan Tournament with James Raideen in the Zero1 promotion, and a former Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion in DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). Obayashi is of Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
