Shoji Kai - Pro Wrestler Profile

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Shoji Kai, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Motoyuki Kitazawa (北沢 幹之) was born in Aki (now Kunisaki), Ōita, Japan on February 25, 1942, and he is currently 81 years old.

During his NJPW years, Kai was the debut opponent of many future legends, such as Tatsumi Fujinami, Masa Saito and the first Tiger Mask.

Shoji Kai was inducted in the NJPW Greatest Wrestlers in 2009.

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Motoyuki Kitazawa (北沢 幹之)
Ring Names
  • Shoji Kai ( August 2, 2006 - December 31, 2019)
  • Motoyuki Kitazawa ( September 11, 1984 - December 1, 1990)
  • Shoji Kai ( March 6, 1972 - April 3, 1981)
  • Motoyuki Kitazawa ( January 13, 1972 - March 5, 1972)
  • Kitazawa ( June 6, 1971 - January 11, 1972)
  • Hirokatsu Shinkai ( September 26, 1970 - June 5, 1971)
  • Motoyuki Kitazawa ( August 14, 1967 - September 25, 1970)
  • Sankichi Takasakiyama ( April 3, 1964 - August 13, 1967)
  • Motoyuki Kitazawa ( January 21, 1962 - April 2, 1964)
Born February 25, 1942 (age 81)
Nationality Nationality: JapanJapan
Birth Place Aki (now Kunisaki), Ōita, Japan
Billed From
  • Aki, Ōita, Japan ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
  • 209 lbs (95 kg)
Notes During his NJPW years, Kai was the debut opponent of many future legends, such as Tatsumi Fujinami, Masa Saito and the first Tiger Mask.

Career History

Roles
  • Referee ( August 2, 2006 - December 31, 2019)
  • Referee ( May 12, 1988 - December 1, 1990)
  • Referee ( April 11, 1984 - September 11, 1985)
  • Wrestler ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
Companies / Promotions
Promotionfromto
Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPW January 13, 1972 April 3, 1981
Promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLL June 6, 1971 December 26, 1971
Face / Heel Turns
Alignmentfromto
Tweener January 21, 1962 April 3, 1981
Images
Feb 2019
Feb 2019
Mar 2009
Mar 2009
Apr 1981
Apr 1981
Dec 1976
Dec 1976
Jan 1972
Jan 1972
Jun 1971
Jun 1971
Jan 1962
Jan 1962

Finishers
  • Camel Clutch ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
  • Boston Crab ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
  • Diving Chop ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)

Titles & Accomplishments

Hall of Fame
  • NJPW Greatest Wrestlers - Year 2009, Individual
Other Accomplishments
  • NJPW Karl Gotch Cup Winner (1976)

Relations

Shoji Kai Game Appearances

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