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Friday, April 24, 1970

S☆S STAR (S☆S・Star)

Real Name: Seiji Sasaki (佐々木堅)
Nickname: "The Darkest Star"
Birthplace:
Birthdate:
Theme Music: "S☆S TRANCE" ~Neo Bloody Mix~
Weight: 83kg (183lbs)
Height: 175cm (5'9")
Debut: May 30, 2007 (Manabe Tsuji)

Physical Appearance: Lean, athletic appearance with a tan. His hair is spiked back, dyed a mixture of silver and red to play up his heel persona.

Ring Costume: S☆S wears long dark gray pants with a met, metallic finish. Silver stars decorate the sides of the pants. The front features a star (of course,) with the back reading "THE DARKEST STAR." To add the cherry on the sundae, S☆S paints a silver/gold star on his forehead.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* S☆S Smash (Running Ace Crusher)
* Celestial (Former "Corazon" -- Elaborate crucifix hold.)
* Various forms of foot stomps
* Dark Star Chaos (Over-the-shoulder reverse Emerald Flosion.)
* Cosmic Big Bang (Diving Double Foot Stomp to a seated opponent.)

Biography: Seiji Sasaki entered the Pro-Wrestling FURY dojo with a strong background in track and amateur wrestling. Despite his smaller size, Sasaki showed undeniable heart, and refused to quit the harsh training environment. Sasaki debuted alongside contemporaries Norihiro Akashi and Manabe Tsuji in 2007. His fiery spirit and charming personality won him many fans across Japan, leading to him becoming the second incarnation of the popular Kinaki Kamen character. Watching Akashi and Tsuji rise in rank, Sasaki suddenly dropped the comical character to rededicate himself to pro-wrestling... Unfortunately, Sasaki would find little success in the following year. The closing days of Pro-Wrestling FURY saw Sasaki return to his "entertainment" ways after debuting the "S☆S Star" character -- a take/parody on pretentious J-rock performers. The character initially earned Sasaki criticism. However, S☆S Star persisted -- and eventually begun to win over fans across various independents in 2014. Now for the first time in several years, Seiji Sasaki returns to the national stage as his controversial alter-ego.

KEISUKE RONGAI (論外佳祐)

Real Name: Keisuke Rongai (論外佳祐)
Nickname:
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa
Birthdate: Unknown
Theme Music: Unknown
Weight: 94kg (209lbs)
Height: 177cm (5'10")
Debut: April 02, 2008 (w/ Prince Fiji vs. FALCON Hori & Wataru Yamada)

Physical Appearance: Thick, powerful appearance for his stature. He sports medium hair, bordering on a full-on mullet.

Ring Costume: Short spats featuring the KyouHonGan colors, in addition to red wrist tape and matching ankle-length boots.

Title History:

* AALL Tag Team Titles
- (w/ Wataru Yamada) El Hijo Del Medico & Lobo Canadiense (03/01/2015) /

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Lariat
* Tower Hacker Bomb

Biography: Graduating from Kazuya Asakino's Steel Wind Dojo in 2008, Keisuke Rongai made his pro-wrestling debut on 04/02/2008 for Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling. Teaming with Prince Fiji, he would face FALCON Hori and a man he'd form a long-lasting friendship with, Wataru Yamada. Being a strong power fighter to compliment Yamada's technical skills, both men made strong impressions upon forming their HOT LIMIT tag team. The two friends would capture their first titles in 2015 after a successful tour of Mexico, winning the AALL Tag Team Titles. While in Mexico, the two aligned themselves with fellow Japanese Kyoto Okazaki. The trio finally returned to Japan after the announcement of KJPW's relaunch in 2015 as as villainous group known as "KyouHonGan," declaring war on the newly esablished Jr. Heavyweight Seikigun.

WATARU YAMADA (山田海)

Real Name: Wataru Yamada (山田海)
Nickname:
Birthplace: Tokushima
Birthdate: Unknown
Theme Music:
Weight: 90kg (199lbs)
Height: 175cm (5'9")
Debut: October 10, 2007 (w/ Ryuugo Nagashima vs. Shuji Kido & Buntaro Sakata)

Physical Appearance: Athletic build with a slight tan. His hair is light brown/blond, with a wavy style.

Ring Costume: Yamada wears long pants sporting the KyouHonGan colors of dark gray and red, with matching wrist tape and boots.

Title History:

* AALL Tag Team Titles
- (w/ Keisuke Rongai) El Hijo Del Medico & Lobo Canadiense (03/01/2015) /

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* SS Arrow (Cross-legged Michinoku Driver II)
* Missile Dropkick
* Triangle Lancer

Biography: Yamada gained strong fundamental seasoning as part of Kazuya Asakino's prestigious Steel Wind dojo, making way for his debut in Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling in late 2007. Yamada ranked as a top wrestler in the company, but would find greater success teaming with fellow Nansei wrestler Keisuke Rongai to form HOT LIMIT. Forming a natural bond and chemistry that was illustrated by their fluid team work, the two would hit their stride during an overseas tour of Mexico. Uniting with fellow Japanese Kyoto Okazaki, the three embraced the Mexican "rudo" ways and gained a small following of fans across Mexico. After capturing their first set of tag team titles, HOT LIMIT returned to Japan with Okazaki to set their sights on the juniors of KJPW!

KYOTO OKAZAKI (岡崎凶徒)

Real Name: Kyoko Okazaki (岡崎京子)
Nickname: "The Worst One," "The Outlaw"
Birthplace: Sakyo, Kyoto
Birthdate: September 27, 1981
Theme Music: "Violent Wolf"
Weight: 90kg (200lbs)
Height: 175cm (5'9")
Debut: August 14, 2002 (vs. Masafuji Yoshida)

Physical Appearance: Okazaki is something of a fitness freak, and has a body to reflect that, along with a dark tan. While known for having "ikemen" (pretty boy) look earlier in his career, he has spent the past six years perfecting his "Outlaw" persona, which includes shaving his signature locks and growing unsightly facial hair.

Ring Costume: Okazaki wears high-cut short trunks with a black, metallic finish. The front of the trunks feature a red skull & bones, with "THE WORST ONE" written across the rear in white lettering. In addition he wears red wristbands, black/grey kneepads, matching boots with red trim.

Title History:

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title (2)
- ATSUKA (2/18/2005) / Vacated (5/25/2006)
- ATSUKA (10/25/2007) / Kotaro Ota (8/11/2008)

* PWC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
- (w/ Shin Kaiju) ATSUKA & YAKUTA (8/05/2008) / Jet Jaguar & GALLEON (12/21/2008)

* AALL Intercontinental Welterweight Title
- El Hijo Del Viento (2015/03/25) / Hayato Saigo (2015/05/31) 

Tournament History:

* UMEDA SPECIAL TAG TOURNAMENT (12/12/2004): Masafuji Yoshida & Kyoto Okazaki beat Akira Takayoshi & Yoshihiro Shimoda (14:18) when Yoshida used a Powerbomb on Shimoda.
* J1-WORLD League (2007): Kyoto Okazaki beat Yoshihiro Shimoda (25:58) with the Otokogoroshi.

Trademark Moves:

* Kenka Kick
* Perfect Black (Shining Kenka Kick with the opponent standing instead of kneeling)
* Perfect Dark (Modified version of the Perfect Black, with the opponent seated instead of standing.)
* Moonsault press
* Otokogoroshi (JP: 男殺し ~ Elevated Double Underhook Facebuster, with a rotation. Name means "Man Killer")
* Super Redhawk (JP: スーパ ・レッドホーク ~ Lung Blower, named after a particular type of Revolver.")
* Colt Python (JP: コルト・パイソン ~ Powerful leaping Kenka Kick targeting an opponent's stomach or chest.)

Biography: With a background in amateur wrestling and track-and-field events, Okazaki joined Kazuma Fujita FURY dojo in early 2001 with aspirations of joining Japan's top organization, Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling. Okazaki showed exceptional coordination with natural charisma, making him a shoe-in for BSPW's ranks. However, the 2002 formation of a promotion based around Fujita's graduations saw his future take a different direction as Okazaki quietly made his debut on an August 14, 2002 independent card promoted by Fujita himself in what would be the foundation for Pro-Wrestling FURY, which was founded later that year. Okazaki stood out among the fresh faces thanks to his overflowing charisma. While a strong supporting player, Okazaki would not win his first championship until 2005 after dethroning ATSUKA for FURY's Jr. Heavyweight crown. 2007 saw a turning point for his career after turning heel. Now "The Outlaw," Okazaki rose to new heights after developing his new "Otokogoroshi" finishing move, leading him to his second reign as FURY's Jr. Heavyweight Champion. Okazaki would remain a central figure in their ranks until the company finally closed in late 2012. Through friendships formed in FURY, Okazaki would wrestle across various independent promotions with the former members of FURY including ATSUKA and Yoshihiro Shimoda. While many of his contemporaries would sign would KJPW in 2013, Okazaki instead chose to travel the world, wrestling in Europe, the United States, and most prominently in Mexico, where he formed a strong friendship with fellow traveling Japanese wrestlers Wataru Yamada and Keisuke Rongai. After the three won gold in early 2015, the trio returned to Japan to announce their invasion of KJPW! KyouHonGan were born.

Tuesday, February 24, 1970

KAZUKI SENDO (千藤和毅)

Real Name: Kazuki Sendo
Nickname: "Clutch Hitter"
Birthplace: Kashiwara, Osaka
Birthdate: August 03, 1986
Theme Music: "Hanshin Tigers no Uta" (Theme of Hanshin Tigers)
Weight: 87kg (192lbs)
Height: 177cm (5'10")
Debut: February 02, 2008 (w/ Kyoto Okazaki & Manabe Tsuji vs. Kenichiro Hujikawa, Norihiro Akashi & Keichi Ito)

Physical Appearance: Sendo's body is tan, and very shredded, showing the body of a true athlete. He has medium length blond hair, typically stylized with an array of hair spray and mousse. While mostly clean shaven, Kazuki has some chin scruff.

Ring Costume: Sendo wears slick red trunks with black and gray graffitti designs, in addition to red knee pads and matching short boots.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves
:

* Nice Hit! (Running knee to a seated opponent.)
* 322 Clutch (Arm-trapped Gannosuke Clutch.)
* Clutch Tope (Graceful no-touch tope over the top rope.)

Biography: Before entering pro-wrestling, Sendo was a star baseball player on the college level. However, an untimely rotator cuff injury forced Sendo to miss his final year at Osaka University. After properly healing, Sendo entered the Kazuma Fujita Dojo in a big coup for the gym, before debuting in February of 2008. Sendo would endure the trials most rookies do, but never gave. Sendo had the opportunity to stand out as one of the few juniors upon KJPW's inception in 2013. However, Sendo struggled with the new influx of talent, showing cracks in his beaming personality for the first time. Sendo began teasing a heel turn towards the end of 2013, before pulling the trigger in 2014. Since then, Sendo has continued to discover his "rudo" ways during KJPW's downtime on the independent scene, and formed a team with senpai and former FURY star S☆S Star. Together, the two proved to be a rather unpopular, but successful heel tandem. The two enter KJPW as allies for fellow rudos KyouHonGan, serving as provisionary members.