Real Name: Shinji Uchikawa Nickname:
Birthplace: Saeki-ku, Hiroshima
Birthdate: May 23, 1985
Theme Music: "Seven Nation Army" - The White Stripes (Glitch Mob Remix)
Weight: 100kg (221lbs)
Height: 186cm (6'1")
Debut: January 24, 2013 (w/ Tsutomu Nishioka vs. Mamoru Sekishima & Tetsujin)
Physical Appearance: Having spent the last two years in the United States, Uchikawa has grown since his rookie year. He is athletic in figure, with a dark, San Diego beach tan. His hair is long, but styled. The top portion of it is streaked blond for aesthetics.
Ring Costume: No longer a rookie, Shinji wears black, loose fitting shorts with gold designing and trim. He has matching boots and kick pads, in addition to black elbow pads.
Title History:
* EXODUS Pro Pacific Coast Title
- Simon Raines (03/30/2015) /
Tournament History:
* Burning Spirit Cup (2015): Shinji Uchikawa beat Yukio Kisanuki (7:59) with a diving body attack.
Trademark Moves:
* German Suplex hold
* Saint Walker Bomb (Rydeen Bomb)
* Heaven's Door (Pump-handle Elevated Knee Strike)
* OMEGA-16 (Modified Koji Clutch, set up by a Complete Shot.)
* Tadaima (Yurikamome. Name is the traditional Japanese greeting for "I'm home.")
Biography:
Uchikawa comes from a strong amateur wrestling background, where he
placed high in several national tournaments. Uchikawa aimed to compete
one day in the Olympics, but decided to shift his goal towards
Professional Wrestling following the devastating tsunami of 2011. Shinji debuted on KJPW's first card on 01/24/2013 with fellow rookie Tsutomu Nishioka, losing to their seniors Mamoru Sekishima and Tetsuji Kawamura. Uchikawa developed as most rookies do as the months went on. However, Shinji earned a once in a lifetime opportunity to train overseas after winning the all-rookie Burning Spirit Cup on 5/31/2013.
Since going to America, Shinji has grown exponentially as both a person and a pro-wrestler. He has exceeded expectations thus far, and has gained a devout following among hardcore English-speaking fans. While planning on ultimately returning to Japan, Shinji wrestles full-time for EXODUS Pro as a contracted wrestler. He further cemented his place in the company by becoming the group's inaugural Pacific Coast Champion.
Since going to America, Shinji has grown exponentially as both a person and a pro-wrestler. He has exceeded expectations thus far, and has gained a devout following among hardcore English-speaking fans. While planning on ultimately returning to Japan, Shinji wrestles full-time for EXODUS Pro as a contracted wrestler. He further cemented his place in the company by becoming the group's inaugural Pacific Coast Champion.
