KAPPEI NAKAO (中男克平)

Real Name: Kappei Nakao (中男克平)
Nickname:
Birthplace:
Birthdate: October 10, 1989
Theme Music:
Weight: 92kg (203lbs)
Height: 172kg (5'8")
Debut: May 09, 2015 (vs. Ryo Nozawa)

Physical Appearance: Slight tan with some thickness to him. His hair is shaven to about a quarter-inch.

Ring Costume: Nakao wears plain green trunks with matching knee pads and black amateur shoes.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Airplane Spin

Biography: Nakao studied judo and amateur wrestling during his youth, but was largely kept busy helping his family's fishing business. Nakao continued working part-time for his family while attending a local university in Iwate. Iwate remained active in judo and kyokoshin karate during college, and earned several regional championships. In 2014, Nakao answered an open tryout held by KJPW and was granted entry into the dojo.

RYO NOZAWA (野沢了)

Real Name: Ryo Nozawa (野沢了)

Nickname:

Birthplace: Miyoshi, Tokushima

Birthdate: July 02, 1990

Theme Music:

Weight: 83kg (185lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: May 09, 2015 (vs. Kappei Nakao)

Physical Appearance: Short, cropped black hair with a clean face. His body is wiry, but athletic.

Ring Costume: Ryo wears turquoise trunks. While he wears no knee pads (perhaps foolishly,) he does wear old school black boots with white laces, in addition to white wrist tape.

Title History:

* None

Tournament History:

* None

Trademark Moves:

* Flying Headscissors

Biography: Ryo Nozawa comes into pro-wrestling with a strong athletic background in gymnastics and baseball. Despite his short stature, Nozawa became a sought-after free agent as he neared graduation from the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo, including several prominent baseball scouts. Unable to qualify for the Olympic gymnastics team, Nozawa surprisingly accepted a lucrative offer from investors representing KJPW, making way for his entry into the KJPW dojo. Training under the likes of veterans ATSUKA and Kyoto Okazaki, Nozawa has already taken to the pro-wrestling style, and looks to be a promising recruit.

GALLEON (GALLEON)

Real Name: Shoichi Kanemura

Nickname: "Lion of Nansei"

Birthplace:  Kyoto

Birthdate: February 14, 1985

Theme Music: "Alive A Life" by Rica Matsumoto

Weight: 172cm (5'8")

Height: 95kg (210lbs)

Debut: 2003

Physical Appearance: GALLEON's body is fit, with a bit of weight put on after some time in the business.

Ring Costume: The main feature of the character is GALLEON's lion-like mask. While black in color, the mask features gold trim in addition to a silver fur mane. His wears long loose-fitting black pants with gold designing, in addition to matching boots and forearm guards.

Title History:

* All Pacific Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Kotaro Ota (12/21/2009) /

Tournament History:

* TAG BLITZ '08 (05/18/2008): GALLEON & Ryoku Torayashi beat Ryuugo Nagashima & Wataru Yamada (22:43) when Torayashi used a backdrop hold on Yamada.

Trademark Moves:

* Dividing Driver

* G-CRUSHER

* GENESIC Clutch

* Grand Pressure

Biography: The product of Kazuya Asakino's Steel Wind Dojo, GALLEON debuted on the independent scene in 2003. He would eventually find his way to the national stage when he signed a contract with Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling. GALLEON immediately caught on with fans due to his fierce fighting style and unique Lion-inspired mask. After BSPW's collapse, GALLEON returned to the independents, where he continued to build a following in his local region of Kyoto and bordering Hyogo. GALLEON would become one of the top figures for Nansei Nihon Pro-Wrestling upon its foundation. While appearing on FURY events, GALLEON formed a strong friendship with fellow masked hero Jet Jaguar. Together, they form the powerful "DREAM HEROES" team. After the closing of their respective home promotions, GALLEON returned to the big stage with Jaguar after joining KJPW in 2015 as part of its newly re-established Jr. Heavyweight division.

HAYATO SAIGO (西郷速人)

Real Name: Hayato Saigo (西郷速人)

Nickname: "Flame of CRIMSON"

Birthplace: Naha, Okinawa

Birthdate: December 09, 1985

Theme Music: "Burn, Burn"

Weight: 88kg (195lbs)

Height: 170cm (5'7")

Debut: 2003 (vs. Keoni Murata)

Physical Appearance: Saigo's body is athletic, with a deep Okinawan tan. His brown hair is medium in length, usually spikey.

Ring Costume: Saigo wears long white trunks with light blue designs, with matching boots. Saigo normally wears shorts, but now wears long tights to hide a knee brace on his right knee.

Title History:

* C-1 Jr. Heavyweight Title (3)

- Naoki Daishi (2007/04/25) / Naoki Daishi (2007/07/27/)

- Akahito Yamada (2008/04/20) / Keoni Murata (2009/03/01)

- Ikuji Royama (2010/05/18) / Kenta Arakiki (2010/07/27)

* PWC Jr. Tag Team Titles

- (/w Keoni Murata) Fumihiko Shirai & Kotaro Ota (2007/08/23) / Millennium S.K. & Ryoma Inoue (2007/10/13)

* HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (2013/07/12) / Jet Jaguar (2013/12/31)

* AALL Intercontinental Welterweight Title
- Kyoto Okazaki (2015/05/31) /  

Tournament History:

* C-1 Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (2007): Hayato Saigo beat Naoki Daishi (23:45) with a moonsault press.

* 2007 FUSION J-LEAGUE: Hayato Saigo & Keoni Murata beat Kotaro Ota & Fumihiko Shirai (22:48) when Murata used a Backdrop hold on Ota.

* King of the Super Juniors (2013/07/12): Hayato Saigo beat Yoshihiro Shimoda (16:19) with an avalanche-style Brainbuster.

Trademark Moves:

* Moonsault Double Footstomp

* Matsukasa (Wrist Clutch Inside Cradle)

* Brainbuster

* Phoenix Splash

* Firebird Splash

* Moonsault Press

* Saigo Special - Cartwheel double footstomp into a standing moonsault press

Biography: A product of revered teacher Ryo Suzuki, Hayato Saigo debuted for Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON in 2003. Thanks to his background in gymnastics, Saigo stood out as a top-flight junior. Through three reigns as CRIMSON's Jr. Heavyweight Champion, Saigo cemented his status as the strongest Junior to come from the Iwate-based promotion. Saigo's talents found himself branching out to other organizations, including Pro-Wrestling FURY where he struck a friendship with fellow Okinawan Fumihiko Shirai. Along with Kotaro Ota, the three formed the popular "Super Speed Stars" trio, an evolved version of Ota and Shirai's usual "Okinawa Speed Stars" gimmick. Saigo's home promotion struggled after the devastating north-eastern Tsunami, ultimately forcing the promotion to close its doors. Despite keeping his former haunt in his heart, Saigo continued wrestling across various independents, in addition to promoting his own local events for the Iwate region, along with his home region of Okinawa. In 2013, Saigo reappeared on the national stage as an outside participant in the inaugural "King of the Super Juniors" tournament. Amidst a stacked field, Saigo shocked fans by downing Yoshihiro Shimoda in the finals to become the first HEC Jr. Heavyweight Champion. Saigo would go on to rack up big wins over Kotaro Ota and ATSUKA before dropping the title to Jet Jaguar on New Year's Eve. During KJPW's relaunch in early 2015, Saigo was revealed to have signed a one-year contract with KJPW, making a full-time member of the roster. Saigo has since embraced his new home, while still carrying the flame for his former haunt, Pro-Wrestling CRIMSON.

YOSHIHIRO SHIMODA (霜田佳寛)

Real Name: Yoshihiro Shimoda (霜田佳寛)

Nickname: "Torokeru Prince"

Birthplace: Sapporo, Hokkaido

Birthdate: August 10, 1986

Theme Music: "Do JUSTICE!!"

Weight: 83kg (184lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: December 10, 2002 (w/ Ryuji Yamashita vs. Matsuya Sekamoto & Akahito Yamada)

Physical Appearance: Shimoda's body is athletic and tone in appearance, with a light tan. His dark brown hair is short, albeit slightly spikey.

Ring Costume: Shimoda wears short spats with a black and silver design, largely inspired by his mentors: KANJI Sakaigama and Jin Hiroto. He wears black knee pads and mixed black/silver pull-on boots.

Title History:

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title (2)

- Kyoto Okazaki (10/25/2003) / ATSUKA (10/25/2004)

- Jet Jaguar (10/25/2009) / Jet Jaguar (11/25/2009)

* F-MAX Tag Team Titles (2)

- (w/ Hiroaki Nakata) Masafuji Yoshida & Chikao Kessin (5/18/2005) / Vacated (5/25/2006)

- (w/ Jin Hiroto) Otsuo Kayusa & Kenichiro Hujikawa (10/15/2007) / TAKU & Mastodon Fukuda (12/14/2007)

* Sapporo City Tag Team Titles

- (w/ Jin Hiroto) Yusuke Yuhara & Yuichi Hida (09/15/07) /

Tournament History:

* One Night FURY Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (10/25/2003): Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Kyoto Okazaki (17:35) with the Sapporo Lancer.

* J*TOP (2004): Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Hello Kitty! Mask III (15:27) with a Springboard Torokeru Knee Kick.

* J1-WORLD League 2005: Yoshihiro Shimoda beat KEIJI (16:28) with a Chickenwing Armlock.

* Sapporo City Tag Titles Tournament (2007 - Hokkaido Puroresu): Jin Hiroto & Yoshihiro Shimoda beat Tsuyoshi Yamamura & Satoru Watanabe (13:59) when Hiroto used the Amatsukami Guillotine on Yamamura.

Trademark Moves:

* German Suplex hold

* Jujigatame

* Chickenwing Armlock

* Sapporo Lancer

* Torokeru Knee (High-Impact Running Knee)

* Torokeru Flash (Torokeru Knee to a seated opponent.)

Biography: Yoshihiro Shimoda graduated as part of the 3rd term class of Kazuma Fujita's FURY dojo. Shimoda debuted for the dojo's namesake promotion in late 2002, where he showed immediate potential. Due to having a background in various martial arts during his youth, Shimoda found himself taken in by former vale tudo fighter, turned FURY wrestler Kenji Tanamura. Shimoda first gained an identity as part of Tanamura's stable/brand Fighting Union Revolt "y".(FUR"y" for short.) While excelling in the pure-fighting style Tanamura's tutelage provided, Shimoda broke out from Tanamura's shadow the following year by winning FURY's Jr. Heavyweight Title in a one-night tournament. Shimoda would hold the championship until dropping it exactly one-year later to his senpai, ATSUKA. 2004 would be a big year for Shimoda as well after winning the highly prestigious interpromotional tournament, J*TOP. The victory was not just a keystone moment for Shimoda, but for Pro-Wrestling FURY itself after being thrust into the national stage for the first time. The following year, Shimoda returned to the top of FURY's Junior rankings by winning the J1-WORLD League tournament. Shimoda eventually found himself branching outside of FURY in a series of local events in Hokkaido co-produced by he and mentor Jin Hiroto. Feeling his generation was in danger of being surpassed by new stars coming up, Shimoda shockingly turned heel to align with generational comrades ATSUKA and Kyoto Okazaki. Since then, Shimoda has remained close with ATSUKA. The two comprise the powerful "Jr. KINGS" team that stands as gatekeepers to the new generation of junior stars. Like many of the FURY juniors, Shimoda found himself signed by KJPW in 2013 to bolster its newly established Jr. Heavyweight division. Without question, Shimoda is a one-of-a-kind talent who has achieved immense success. He has become a celebrity-like figure in his native Hokkaido and speaks out for many local causes.

ATSUKA (ATSUKA)

Real Name: Takashi Otsuka (大握宇志)

Nickname: "Green Punk," "Problem Child"

Birthplace: Sakai, Osaka

Birthdate: May 18, 1980

Theme Music: "Lookin' For The Truth" by Yoshinobu Kanayama

Weight: 91kg (200lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: September 28, 2001 (vs. Mr. Miyasashi)

Physical Appearance: A few years older, ATSUKA shows some age in his face -- but largely retains his trademark youthful appearance. His hair is typically more reserved than in previous years, as it's simply cut short. ATSUKA is a renowned fitness maniac, and his body reflects that.

Ring Costume: Keeping his trademark green colors, ATSUKA wears short two-toned spats (the other color being black.) The back of his trunks read "PROBLEM CHILD" in white graffiti lettering. His other gear includes black knee pads and wrestling shoes, both of which have green trim.

Title History:

* KFD Jr. Heavyweight Title (3)

- KANJI Sakaigama (8/31/2003) / Vacated

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (10/25/2004) / Kyoto Okazaki (2/18/2005)

- KEIJI (4/31/2007) / Kyoto Okazaki (10/25/2007)

* RJPW Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Takehiro Dakatsu (11/23/2003) / Vacated

* GSW Independent Tag Team Titles

- (w/ YAKUTA) KEIJI & Suya Moto (11/22/2006) /

* PWC World Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

- (w/ YAKUTA) Millennium S.K. & Ryoma Inoue (4/22/2008) / Kyoto Okazaki & Shin Kaiju (8/05/2008)

Tournament History:

* Sapporo City Tag Team Tournament (6/18/2003): ATSUKA & Akira Takayoshi beat "Bad Genome" Kyohei Yamada & Takumi Mako (27:36) when ATSUKA used a Victory Roll on Mako.

* RJPW Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (2004): ATSUKA beat Takehiro Dakatsu (17:22) with the AT#2.

Trademark Moves:

* ATSUKA Twister (JP: ATSUKA・ツイスター ~ Rotating Fisherman Buster.)

* Green Crush (JP: グリーン・クラッシュ ~ Top Rope Rebounding Face Kick. Has undergone various name changes over the years, including ATSUKA Crush, Osaka Crush, and CHAOS Crush.)

* AC-Z (Canadian Backbreaker Lift into Ace Crusher.)

* AT-Z (Lifting Fisherman Buster into Head-Spike Michinoku Driver II)

* Punk Rock (JP: パンクロック ~ Powerful Front Dropkick, sending the opponent flying back into the turnbuckles.)

* Shooting Star press (Only used in rare big match situations.)

* El Nudo Lagunero (JP: エル・ヌード・ラ グネロー ) Elaborate arm/leg llave submission. ATSUKA learned the hold in 2003 while training in Mexico, but has used it sparingly until recently

* BDSM (Cross-armed lift into a Canadian Backbreaker, turned into a piledriver.)

Biography: Otsuka was the first product of Kazuma Fujita's FURY dojo after debuting for Burning Spirit Pro-Wrestling in 2001. Under the ring name of "Kanumaru Atsuka" (A name ATSUKA himself admits to making up on the fly,) Otsuka underwent the usual trials encountered as a rookie in pro-wrestling. However, frustration and a poor influence from vile rule breakers KANJI Sakaigama and Jin Hiroto led to Otsuka turning heel and joining the Anti-BSPW faction known as Black STAR. Now known as "ATSUKA," Otsuka remodeled himself as an eccentric personality, sometimes even wrestling as a pretentious alter-ego known simply as "Action Star!" after a successful break into Japanese TV. Ultimately however, ATSUKA failed to climb to the top of BSPW's junior rankings, and found himself ousted from Black STAR. Now the source of ridicule and mocking from the very man who inspired him to strike out on his own, ATSUKA began a violent feud with KANJI Sakaigama that crossed multiple organizations. The climax of the rivalry saw ATSUKA finally defeat his "Senpai" on 8/31/03 at the site of the former Kawasaki Stadium. ATSUKA would eventually take his career full circle by joining Pro-Wrestling FURY, initially as a referee. However, this was a ploy to lure out Yoshihiro Shimoda, FURY's top Jr. Heavyweight enroute to becoming the group's Jr. Heavyweight Champion. ATSUKA would reform a team from earlier in his career with good friend YAKUTA. For the next few years, the two would be synonymous with one another, and would win tag team gold on two occasions. ATSUKA would be a stable fixture for FURY until taking its final breath in 2012. Since then, ATSUKA has formed the popular "OLD DOGS" wrestling troupe with former FURY stars such as Masato Osagawa, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Jet Jaguar, and Kyoto Okazaki, with several successful events under their belt. ATSUKA finally made his return to the national level by joining KJPW in April of 2013. The 2015 relaunch saw ATSUKA and the other members of KJPW's newly established "Jr. Seikigun" embark in a bitter feud against the villainous Kyou Hon Gan faction.

JET JAGUAR (ジェットジャガー)

Real Name: Unknown

Nickname: "HERO no yume" (Dream Hero)

Birthplace: Unknown

Birthdate: Unknown (Rumored to be in his late 20's)

Theme Music: "Honoo no Jaguar"

Weight: 94kg (207lbs)

Height: 175cm (5'9")

Debut: April 29, 2007 (vs. Shun Shiriashi)

Physical Appearance: Jaguar's body is athletic in figure, with a dark tan. Protruding from the back of his mask is long, flowing hair with a dark brown tone.

Ring Costume: Jet embodies the "masked hero" concept, and his costume reflects that. Despite his name, Jaguar's outfit reflects very little on the animal itself. His mask stands is black in color, exposing only his mouth. Three horns protrude at the top at equal distances. The mask itself features silver detailing to almost give off a metal-like effect. He wears a chest piece with similar colors, in addition to matching loose karate dougis. His arms are covered by elaborate bracers -- also sporting the black/silver colors. In recent years Jaguar has taken bigger influence from the "Metal Hero" genre of Japanese entertainment. For big matches, Jaguar will come to the ring wearing elaborate costumes inspired by various characters.

Title History:

* Iron Crown Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Nakata Ohmiori (10/07/2007) /SAKA Ibuchi (5/24/2008)

* PWC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles

- (w/ GALLEON) Shin Kaiju & Kyoto Okazaki (12/21/2008) / RYUJI & Manabe Tsuji (5/20/2009)

* F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title

- Shin Kaiju (8/11/2009) /Yoshihiro Shimoda (10/25/2009)

- Yoshihiro Shimoda (11/25/2009) / Vacated due to inactivity (02/11/2011)

- GALLEON (12/21/2011) / Vacated due to inactivity (10/25/2012)

* HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title
- Hayato Saigo (12/31/2013) / Vacated when proposed title bout fell through (02/22/2014) 

Tournament History:

* Air Wars Tournament (2007): Jet Jaguar beat Nakata Ohmiori (19:36) with the Jaguar Special II.

* J1-MAX League (2009): Jet Jaguar beat Shin Kaiju (22:48) with the Jaguar Special.

* KOF/F-MAX Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament (FURY - 12/21/2011): Jet Jaguar beat GALLEON (9:18) with the THIRD STRIKE.

Trademark Moves:

* Jaguar Suplex hold (Leg Lock Suplex hold)

* Jaguar Special (Twisting Somersault Guillotine Drop)

* Jaguar Special II (Rolling Jujigatame)

* Spiral Bomb (Rotating Sit-out Powerbomb. Done in tribute to the original Jet Jaguar, Shoji Suzuki.)

* Avalanche Fisherman Buster
* THIRD STRIKE (Vicious one-two kicking combination to the legs, ending with a kneeling thrust kick to the face.)

Biography: Trained by the greatest minds in wrestling including Kazuma Fujita, Jason Ramsey, and the original Jet Jaguar Shoji Suzuki, the third incarnation of the legendary masked hero captivated fans when he debuted in 2007 for Jason Ramsey's Superstar Pro-Wrestling group. Jaguar stood out as a top star for the fledgling independent promotion, winning the company's top junior title by the end of the year. Jaguar moved onto a larger stage the following year, debuting for Pro-Wrestling FURY. It was there Jaguar had his breakout rivalry against fellow masked wrestler Shin Kaiju. Both men would go on to headline FURY's annual Ryogoku Kokugikan event in an emotional mask vs. mask match that saw Jaguar finally topple FURY's Jr. Kingpin in front of the original Jet Jaguar, Shoji Suzuki. Jaguar would reign for the next three years off and on as the Ace of FURY's Jr. Heavyweights. When the company ceased operations for good in late 2012, Jaguar would form something of a traveling troupe with other former FURY juniors such as ATSUKA, Yoshihiro Shimoda, Kotaro Ota, Fumihiko Shirai, and Kyoto Okazaki. Together, the group would promote independent half pro-wrestling/variety show events across Japan under the "OLD DOGS PRO-WRESTLING" promotional banner. Jaguar, along with most of FURY's former juniors would finally return to the national stage on 5/31/2013 in a 14-man Cibernetico. Jaguar would be among the top performers -- only to be snubbed in the final round by former CRIMSON star Hayato Saigo. Jaguar would get revenge towards the end of the year, where he defeated Saigo to capture the HEC Jr. Heavyweight Title. Whether it's due to his talents or the character itself, Jet Jaguar is easily the most recognizable Jr. Heavyweight wrestler in Japan -- especially among children. His has had a long-lasting friendship with former Nansei Nihon star and fellow masked wrestler GALLEON. Together, the two form the popular "DREAM HEROES" duo. Despite his enormous appeal, Jet is a skilled fighter, capable of putting almost any opponent down if given the opportunity.

For years, Jaguar's identity has been the source of many rumors and speculation. Many point to former Jason Ramsey dojo graduate turned Pro-Wrestling ZION trueborn Yusuke Minekawa. Many fans report Minekawa wrestling in Mexico during an overseas excursion wearing a mask identical to the mask Jaguar wore upon his debut. Unfortunately, Yusuke reportedly retired from pro-wrestling in early 2007, and is rumored to have married a famous film star. He remains out of the public eye.

SHINJI UCHIKAWA (内川 信嗣)

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.