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'''Riki Choshu''', whose real name is '''Mitsuo Yoshida''', was a Japanese Pro Wrestler born on [[December 3]], [[1951]] in [[Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi|Yamaguchi]], [[Japan]]. Starting his wrestling career on [[August 8]], [[1974]], Choshu mastered his own unique finishing moves named the Scorpion Deathlock and the Riki Lariat. |
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'''Mitsuo Yoshida''', better known by his [[stage name]] '''Riki Choshu''', was a [[Japan]]ese [[professional wrestler]] who is most known for his longtime work in [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] as a wrestler and a booker. He is considered the most influential wrestler in Japan in the 80's and 90's, and known as the first wrestler to popularize [[Professional_wrestling_holds#Sharpshooter|Sasori-katame]], better known in English as Scorpion Deathlock or Sharpshooter. in After Mitsuo left New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002, he joined ''Fighting of World-Japan'', which later the name was changed to ''Riki Pro'' as he became the promoter of the promotion. |
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== Profile == |
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*Height: 182 cm (6 ft) |
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*Weight:115 kg (254 lb) |
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*Birthday: [[December 3]], [[1951]] |
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*Hometown: [[Tokuyama]], [[Yamaguchi_Prefecture|Yamakuchi]], [[Japan]] |
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*Stage names: '''Riki Choshu''' |
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*Debut: [[August 8]], [[1974]] |
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=== Finishing and signature moves === |
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*'''''Riki Lariat''''' ([[Professional wrestling attacks#Lariat|'''Lariat''']]) |
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*'''''Sasori-katame''''' ([[Professional_wrestling_holds#Sharpshooter|'''Scorpion Deathlock''', '''Sharpshooter''']]) |
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*Back drop ([[Suplex#Belly_to_back_suplex|Belly to Back Suplex]]) |
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==Title History== |
==Title History== |
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*'''New Japan Pro Wrestling titles:''' |
*'''New Japan Pro Wrestling titles:''' |
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**NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion(3) |
**NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion(3) |
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*'''All Japan Pro Wrestling titles:''' |
*'''All Japan Pro Wrestling titles:''' |
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**AJPW PWF Heavyweight Champion |
**AJPW PWF Heavyweight Champion |
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==Trivia== |
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==Resources== |
==Resources== |
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Revision as of 01:08, 29 November 2005
Mitsuo Yoshida, better known by his stage name Riki Choshu, was a Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his longtime work in New Japan Pro Wrestling as a wrestler and a booker. He is considered the most influential wrestler in Japan in the 80's and 90's, and known as the first wrestler to popularize Sasori-katame, better known in English as Scorpion Deathlock or Sharpshooter. in After Mitsuo left New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002, he joined Fighting of World-Japan, which later the name was changed to Riki Pro as he became the promoter of the promotion.
Profile
- Height: 182 cm (6 ft)
- Weight:115 kg (254 lb)
- Birthday: December 3, 1951
- Hometown: Tokuyama, Yamakuchi, Japan
- Stage names: Riki Choshu
- Debut: August 8, 1974
Finishing and signature moves
- Riki Lariat (Lariat)
- Sasori-katame (Scorpion Deathlock, Sharpshooter)
- Back drop (Belly to Back Suplex)
Title History
- New Japan Pro Wrestling titles:
- NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion(3)
- NJPW IWGP Tag Team Champion(3)
- NJPW 1990 Greates 18 Club Winner
- NJPW 1989 World Cup Tournament Winner
- NJPW 1992 SG Tag League Winner
- NJPW G1 Climax Winner
- World Japan Pro Wrestling titles:
- WJPW Owner, WJPW WMG Tag Team Champion
- Universal Wrestling Association titles:
- UWA Heavyweight Champion
- UWA Tag Team Champion
- World Wrestling Entertainment titles:
- WWE International Heavyweight Champion
- National Wrestling Alliance titles:
- NWA International Tag Team Champion
- NWA North American Tag Team Champion
- All Japan Pro Wrestling titles:
- AJPW PWF Heavyweight Champion
Trivia
- He is of Korean descent, and participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics as a South Korean wrestling representative. His Korean name is Kwak Kwang-ung.
- The name "Riki Choshu" means "Strength of Choshu", the Edo Period name for Yamaguchi Prefecture.