Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | February 24, 1980 |
Birth Place | Kyoto, Japan |
Age | 44 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Net worth: $3.5 million (2024)
About
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame inductee who became the youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion in history after winning the title at the age of 23 years and 9 months. He joined WWE's developmental program NXT in 2016.
Before Fame
He became best known for his time in the New Japan Pro Wrestling league, where he won three IWGP Heavywight Championships, five IWGP Intercontinental Championships and one IWGP Tag Team Championship. He first joined the league in 2002.
Trivia
He had an autobiography published called King of Strong Style 1980-2004. He won the 2018 Royal Rumble.
Family Life
He married Harumi Maekawa in September of 2007.
Associated With
He was featured in the Japanese music video of Pharrell's "Happy."