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'''Mitsuo Yoshida''' (吉田光雄) or ''Kwak Gwang-ung'' in Korean (born December 3, 1951), is better known by his [[stage name]] '''Riki Chōshū''' (長州力 ''Chōshū Riki''), a [[Zainichi Korean|Korean Japanese]] [[professional wrestler]] who is most known for his longtime work in [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) as a wrestler and a [[Booker (professional wrestling)|booker]]. He is considered one of the most influential wrestlers in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s and known as the first wrestler to popularize the [[Professional wrestling holds#Sharpshooter|Sasori-Gatame]], better known in English as ''Scorpion Deathlock'' or ''Sharpshooter''. After Chōshū left New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002, he formed ''[[Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling]] (WJ)'', which was later known as ''Riki Pro'' as he was the main promoter of the promotion. In October 2005, he returned to New Japan as a site foreman, a booker, and a part-time wrestler.

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'''Mitsuo Yoshida''' (吉田光雄 ''Kwak Gwang-ung'', born December 3, 1951), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Riki Chōshū''' (長州力 ''Chōshū Riki''), is a [[Zainichi Korean|Korean Japanese]] [[professional wrestler]] who is most known for his longtime work in [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] as a wrestler and a [[Booker (professional wrestling)|booker]]. He is considered one of the most influential wrestlers in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s and known as the first wrestler to popularize the [[Professional wrestling holds#Sharpshooter|Sasori-Gatame]], better known in English as ''Scorpion Deathlock'' or ''Sharpshooter''.

After Chōshū left New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002, he formed ''[[Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling]] (WJ)'', which is now known as ''Riki Pro'' as he is the promoter of the promotion. In October 2005, he returned to New Japan as a site foreman, a booker, and a part-time wrestler.


==Amateur wrestling career==
==Amateur wrestling career==
===1972 Summer Olympics===
===1972 Summer Olympics===
Riki Chōshū participated in the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] in [[Munich]] as a [[South Korea|South Korean]] [[Sport wrestling|wrestling]] representative. His Korean name is Kwak Gwang-ung. He didn't place in the tournament.
Kwak Gwang-ung represented [[South Korea]] in the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] in [[Munich]], as a [[Sport wrestling|wrestling]] representative. He didn't place in the tournament.<ref name=OWOW/>


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
===Early years (1974-1987)===
===New Japan Pro Wrestling, North American Excursion, and All Japan Pro Wrestling (1974-1987)===
He debuted in [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] in August 1974. In the mid-1970s, Chōshū was sent to North America to gain experience. Wrestling under his real name, he appeared in George Cannon's "Superstars of Wrestling" promotion as a [[heel]], managed by Superstar (or Supermouth) Dave Drasen. Chōshū had a brief feud with the [[face (professional wrestling)|fan favorite]] of Cannon's promotion, Luis Martinez.
He debuted in [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] in August 1974. In the mid-1970s, Chōshū was sent to North America to gain experience. Wrestling under his real name, he appeared in George Cannon's "Superstars of Wrestling" promotion as a [[heel]], managed by Superstar (or Supermouth) Dave Drasen. Chōshū had a brief feud with the top [[face (professional wrestling)|fan favorite]] of Cannon's promotion, Luis Martinez.


Chōshū was the first "traitor heel" in a Japanese promotion. In 1983, upset at not being selected for the inaugural tournament for the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]], he turned on [[Tatsumi Fujinami]] during a match and formed his own stable, '''Ishin-gun''' (Revolutionary Army), which was the core for the later Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion that "invaded" [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]].
Chōshū was the first "traitor heel" in a Japanese promotion. In 1983, upset at not being selected for the inaugural tournament for the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]], he turned on [[Tatsumi Fujinami]] during a match and formed his own stable, ''Ishingun'' (Revolutionary Army), which was the core for the later Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion that "invaded" [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]].<ref name="PowerSlam48">{{cite news | author = Power Slam Staff| title = The 10 hottest feuds in wrestling history: 4. Ishinun vs. Seikigun | page= 28 | work = Power Slam Magazine | id = 48 | date = July 1998 | publisher=SW Publishing LTD | location=[[Lancaster, Lancashire]], [[England]] | accessdate= April 18 2010}}</ref>


===New Japan Pro Wrestling (1987-1998)===
===New Japan Pro Wrestling (1987-1998)===
Upon returning to NJPW in 1987, Chōshū was apart of the Takeshi Puroresu Gundan. After NJPW split ties with [[Takeshi Kitano]] over the December 27 Sumo Hall riot, Chōshū slowly climbed back up into the main event picture.
Upon returning to NJPW in 1987, Chōshū was apart of the Takeshi Puroresu Gundan. After NJPW split ties with [[Takeshi Kitano]] over the December 27 Sumo Hall riot, Chōshū slowly climbed back up into the main event picture. In June 1988, he won his first [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] with [[Masa Saito]], with whom he had also teamed with while in a brief stint in the [[American Wrestling Association]].<ref name=IWGPTag/> At the same time, he feuded with [[Tatsumi Fujinami]] over the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]]. On one match, it ended in a no contest, in which the title was held up. Fujinami won the rematch.<ref name=IWGPHeavy/>


In June 1988, he won his first [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] with [[Masa Saito]], with whom he teamed with while in a brief stint in the [[American Wrestling Association]]. At the same time, he feuded with [[Tatsumi Fujinami]] over the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]]. On one match, it ended in a no contest, in which the title was held up. Fujinami won the rematch.
In July 1989, he won his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship against [[Salman Hashimikov]] of the Soviet Union.<ref name=IWGPHeavy/> He would also win his second IWGP Tag Team title with young up-and-comer [[Takayuki Iizuka]].<ref name=IWGPTag/> Two more IWGP Heavyweight title reigns would follow between August 19, 1990 and January 4, 1992.<ref name=IWGPHeavy/>


In August 1996, he won the [[G1 Climax]], winning every single match in the tournament.<ref name="PowerSlam26">{{cite news | author = Power Slam Staff | title = What's going down... NJPW | page= 7 | work = Power Slam Magazine | id = 26 | date = September 1996 | publisher=SW Publishing LTD | location=[[Lancaster, Lancashire]], [[England]] | accessdate= April 18 2010}}</ref> In 1997, he won his third IWGP Tag Team title with [[Kensuke Sasaki]].<ref name=IWGPTag/> In January 1998, he retired from the ring; for his retirement match, he wrestled five matches in one night, winning four out of five matches.}}<ref name=Jan4-98>{{cite web | url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/japan/newjapan/tokyodome90.html#98a | title= Final Power Hall in Tokyo Dome | date= January 4, 1998 | accessdate= April 13, 2010 | publisher= ProWrestlingHistory.com}}</ref> He would focus on booking matches for NJPW.
In July 1989, he won his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship against [[Salman Hashimikov]] of the Soviet Union. He would also win his second IWGP Tag Team title with young up-and-comer [[Takayuki Iizuka]]. Two more IWGP Heavyweight title reigns would follow between August 19, 1990 and January 4, 1992.

In August 1996, he won the [[G1 Climax]], winning every single match in the tournament. In 1997, he won his third IWGP Tag Team title with [[Kensuke Sasaki]]. In January 1998, he retired from the ring; for his retirement match, he wrestled five matches in one night, winning four out of five matches. He would focus on booking matches for NJPW.


===Comeback (2000-present)===
===Comeback (2000-present)===
However, retirement wouldn't last long, as [[Atsushi Onita]] challenged Chōshū to a barbed wire deathmatch in 2000. Chōshū accepted and wrestled Onita. He then balanced wrestling and booking for NJPW, until his departure in 2002.
Retirement wouldn't last long, as [[Atsushi Onita]] challenged Chōshū to a barbed wire deathmatch in 2000. Chōshū accepted and wrestled Onita. He then balanced wrestling and booking for NJPW, until his departure in 2002.

After leaving NJPW, he formed Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling in 2003, which would later changed to Riki Pro, after the failure of some of their big shows. He ran Riki Pro, until 2005 when he returned to NJPW as a site foreman, booker, and wrestler.


After leaving NJPW, he formed Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling in 2003, which would later changed to Riki Pro, after the failure of some of their big shows.<ref name="PowerSlam112">{{cite news | author = Power Slam Staff | title = WHat's going down... Japan: | page= 7 | work = Power Slam Magazine | id = 112 | date = November 2003 | publisher=SW Publishing LTD | location=[[Lancaster, Lancashire]], [[England]] | accessdate= April 18 2010}}</ref> He ran Riki Pro, until 2005 when he returned to NJPW as a site foreman, booker, and wrestler. In 2007, Chōshū joined the Legend stable with [[Masahiro Chono]], [[Jushin Liger]], and [[Akira Nogami|AKIRA]].
In 2007, Chōshū joined the Legend stable with [[Masahiro Chono]], [[Jushin Liger]], and [[Akira Nogami|AKIRA]].


Choshu also promotes an occasional series of events called "LOCK UP", which feature talent from New Japan and other promotions. New Japan supported this financially until 2008 before withdrawing, but the series continues today despite this.
Choshu also promotes an occasional series of events called "LOCK UP", which feature talent from New Japan and other promotions. New Japan supported this financially until 2008 before withdrawing, but the series continues today despite this.
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==In wrestling==
==In wrestling==
*'''Finishing moves'''
*'''Finishing moves'''
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Lariat|Riki Lariat]]
:*[[Professional wrestling attacks#Lariat|Riki Lariat]]<ref name=OWOW/>
**''[[Sharpshooter (professional wrestling)|Sasori&ndash;Gatame]]'' &ndash; innovated
:*''[[Sharpshooter (professional wrestling)|Sasori&ndash;Gatame]]'' &ndash; innovated<ref name=OWOW/>


*'''Signature moves'''
*'''Signature moves'''
**[[Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Belly to back suplex]]
:*[[Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Belly to back suplex]]


*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''
*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''
**''Power Hall'', composed by [[Susumu Hirasawa]]
:*''Power Hall'', composed by [[Susumu Hirasawa]]


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[NWA International Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA International Tag Team Championship#Title History|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Yoshiaki Yatsu]]
:*[[NWA International Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA International Tag Team Championship#Title History|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Yoshiaki Yatsu]]<ref name=IntTag>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: JWA/All Japan NWA International Tag Team Title | page= 368 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[PWF World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[PWF World Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])
:*[[PWF World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[PWF World Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])<ref name=PWFHeavy>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: All Japan Pro-Wrestling PWF PAcific Wrestling Federation Title (Shohei Baba) | pages= 365-366 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>


*'''[[Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
**WMG Tag Team Championship (1 time) &ndash; with [[Genichiro Tenryu]]
:*WMG Tag Team Championship (1 time) &ndash; with [[Genichiro Tenryu]]


*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship|Greatest 18 Championship]] ([[WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])
:*[[WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship|Greatest 18 Championship]] ([[WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])<ref name=WWFMartial>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: New Japan WWF Martial Arts Title / Greatest 18 Club Title Title | pages= 371-372 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWGP Heavyweight Championship#Title History|3 times]])
:*[[IWGP Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWGP Heavyweight Championship#Title History|3 times]])<ref name=IWGPHeavy>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: New Japan IWGP International Wrestling Grand Prix Title | pages= 372-373 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] ([[IWGP Tag Team Championship#Title History|3 times]]) &ndash; with [[Masa Saito]] (1), [[Takashi Iizuka]] (1), and [[Kensuke Sasaki]] (1)
:*[[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] ([[IWGP Tag Team Championship#Title History|3 times]]) &ndash; with [[Masa Saito]] (1), [[Takashi Iizuka]] (1), and [[Kensuke Sasaki]] (1)<ref name=IWGPTag>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: New Japan IWGP Tag Team Title | page= 373 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version)|NWA North American Tag Team Championship ''(Los Angeles/Japan version)'']] ([[NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version)#Title History|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Seiji Sakaguchi]]
:*[[NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version)|NWA North American Tag Team Championship ''(Los Angeles/Japan version)'']] ([[NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version)#Title History|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Seiji Sakaguchi]]<ref name=NATag>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: New Japan NWF/NWA North American Tag Team Title | page= 371 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[WWF International Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWF International Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])
:*[[WWF International Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWF International Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])<ref name=WWFInternational>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Japan: New Japan WWF International Title | page= 372 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[G1 Climax]] ([[G1 Climax#1996|1996]])
:*[[G1 Climax]]: [[G1 Climax#1996|1996]]<ref name="PowerSlam26"/>
**[[Super Grade Tag League]] ([[G1 Climax Tag League#1992|1992]]) &ndash; with [[Shinya Hashimoto]]
:*[[Super Grade Tag League]]: [[G1 Climax Tag League#1992|1992]] &ndash; with [[Shinya Hashimoto]]
**World Cup Tournament (1989)
:*World Cup Tournament: 1989


*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
**PWI ranked him #'''30''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003
:*PWI ranked him #'''30''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003


*'''[[Universal Wrestling Association]]'''
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Association]]'''
**[[UWA World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[UWA World Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])
:*[[UWA World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[UWA World Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])<ref name=UWAHeavy>{{cite book|author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will|title=Wrestling Title Histories|publisher=Archeus Communications|chapter=MEXICO: Universal Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title|page=397|year=2000|id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>
**[[UWA World Tag Team Championship]] ([[UWA World Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Gran Hamada]]
:*[[UWA World Tag Team Championship]] ([[UWA World Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) &ndash; with [[Gran Hamada]]<ref name=UWATag>>{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | chapter= Mexico: UWA Tag Team Title | page= 399 | year= 2000 | id=ISBN 0-9698161-5-4}}</ref>


*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]'''
*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]'''
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Booker|Best Booker]] (1992)
:*[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Booker|Best Booker]]: 1992
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Promoter of the Year|Promoter of the Year]] (1995&ndash;1997)
:*[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Promoter of the Year|Promoter of the Year]]: 1995, 1996, 1997
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Lou Thesz/Ric Flair award (Wrestler of the Year)|Wrestler of the Year]] (1987)
:*[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Lou Thesz/Ric Flair award (Wrestler of the Year)|Wrestler of the Year]]: 1987
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#1996 inductees|Class of 1996]])
:*[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]]: [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#1996 inductees|Class of 1996]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.bodyslamming.com/other/rikichosu.html Profile at bodyslamming.com]


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Revision as of 08:20, 18 April 2010

Riki Chōshū
Born (1951-12-03) December 3, 1951 (age 73)
Seoul, South Korea
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Riki Chōshū
Yoshida
Billed height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Billed weight120 kg (260 lb)[1]
Trained byMasa Saito
New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo
DebutAugust 8, 1974

Mitsuo Yoshida (吉田光雄) or Kwak Gwang-ung in Korean (born December 3, 1951), is better known by his stage name Riki Chōshū (長州力 Chōshū Riki), a Korean Japanese professional wrestler who is most known for his longtime work in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) as a wrestler and a booker. He is considered one of the most influential wrestlers in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s and known as the first wrestler to popularize the Sasori-Gatame, better known in English as Scorpion Deathlock or Sharpshooter. After Chōshū left New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002, he formed Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling (WJ), which was later known as Riki Pro as he was the main promoter of the promotion. In October 2005, he returned to New Japan as a site foreman, a booker, and a part-time wrestler.

Amateur wrestling career

1972 Summer Olympics

Kwak Gwang-ung represented South Korea in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, as a wrestling representative. He didn't place in the tournament.[1]

Professional wrestling career

Early years (1974-1987)

He debuted in New Japan Pro Wrestling in August 1974. In the mid-1970s, Chōshū was sent to North America to gain experience. Wrestling under his real name, he appeared in George Cannon's "Superstars of Wrestling" promotion as a heel, managed by Superstar (or Supermouth) Dave Drasen. Chōshū had a brief feud with the top fan favorite of Cannon's promotion, Luis Martinez.

Chōshū was the first "traitor heel" in a Japanese promotion. In 1983, upset at not being selected for the inaugural tournament for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, he turned on Tatsumi Fujinami during a match and formed his own stable, Ishingun (Revolutionary Army), which was the core for the later Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion that "invaded" All Japan Pro Wrestling.[2]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (1987-1998)

Upon returning to NJPW in 1987, Chōshū was apart of the Takeshi Puroresu Gundan. After NJPW split ties with Takeshi Kitano over the December 27 Sumo Hall riot, Chōshū slowly climbed back up into the main event picture. In June 1988, he won his first IWGP Tag Team Championship with Masa Saito, with whom he had also teamed with while in a brief stint in the American Wrestling Association.[3] At the same time, he feuded with Tatsumi Fujinami over the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. On one match, it ended in a no contest, in which the title was held up. Fujinami won the rematch.[4]

In July 1989, he won his first IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Salman Hashimikov of the Soviet Union.[4] He would also win his second IWGP Tag Team title with young up-and-comer Takayuki Iizuka.[3] Two more IWGP Heavyweight title reigns would follow between August 19, 1990 and January 4, 1992.[4]

In August 1996, he won the G1 Climax, winning every single match in the tournament.[5] In 1997, he won his third IWGP Tag Team title with Kensuke Sasaki.[3] In January 1998, he retired from the ring; for his retirement match, he wrestled five matches in one night, winning four out of five matches.}}[6] He would focus on booking matches for NJPW.

Comeback (2000-present)

Retirement wouldn't last long, as Atsushi Onita challenged Chōshū to a barbed wire deathmatch in 2000. Chōshū accepted and wrestled Onita. He then balanced wrestling and booking for NJPW, until his departure in 2002.

After leaving NJPW, he formed Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling in 2003, which would later changed to Riki Pro, after the failure of some of their big shows.[7] He ran Riki Pro, until 2005 when he returned to NJPW as a site foreman, booker, and wrestler. In 2007, Chōshū joined the Legend stable with Masahiro Chono, Jushin Liger, and AKIRA.

Choshu also promotes an occasional series of events called "LOCK UP", which feature talent from New Japan and other promotions. New Japan supported this financially until 2008 before withdrawing, but the series continues today despite this.

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
  • Signature moves

Championships and accomplishments

  • PWI ranked him #30 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Wrestler profiles: Riki Chosyu". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved April 18, 2010.
  2. ^ Power Slam Staff (July 1998). "The 10 hottest feuds in wrestling history: 4. Ishinun vs. Seikigun". Power Slam Magazine. Lancaster, Lancashire, England: SW Publishing LTD. p. 28. 48. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: New Japan IWGP Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 373. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  4. ^ a b c d Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: New Japan IWGP International Wrestling Grand Prix Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. pp. 372–373. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  5. ^ a b Power Slam Staff (September 1996). "What's going down... NJPW". Power Slam Magazine. Lancaster, Lancashire, England: SW Publishing LTD. p. 7. 26. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Final Power Hall in Tokyo Dome". ProWrestlingHistory.com. January 4, 1998. Retrieved April 13, 2010.
  7. ^ Power Slam Staff (November 2003). "WHat's going down... Japan:". Power Slam Magazine. Lancaster, Lancashire, England: SW Publishing LTD. p. 7. 112. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: JWA/All Japan NWA International Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 368. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  9. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: All Japan Pro-Wrestling PWF PAcific Wrestling Federation Title (Shohei Baba)". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. pp. 365–366. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  10. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: New Japan WWF Martial Arts Title / Greatest 18 Club Title Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. pp. 371–372. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  11. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: New Japan NWF/NWA North American Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 371. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  12. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Japan: New Japan WWF International Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 372. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  13. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "MEXICO: Universal Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 397. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  14. ^ >Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). "Mexico: UWA Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories. Archeus Communications. p. 399. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
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