Toshiaki Kawada - Pro Wrestler Profile

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Toshiaki Kawada, 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.

Toshiaki Kawada (川田 利明) was born in Ohira, Tochigi, Japan on December 8, 1963, and he is currently 59 years old.

Kawada is known for his “delayed selling” of moves.

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Toshiaki Kawada (川田 利明)
Ring Names
  • Toshiaki Kawada ( June 13, 1986 - August 15, 2010)
  • Kio Kawata ( May 10, 1986 - June 12, 1986)
  • Black Mephisto ( January 10, 1986 - May 9, 1986)
  • Toshiaki Kawada ( October 4, 1982 - January 9, 1986)
Born December 8, 1963 (age 59)
Nationality Nationality: JapanJapan
Birth Place Ohira, Tochigi, Japan
Billed From
  • Ohira, Tochigi, Japan ( June 13, 1986 - August 15, 2010)
  • Seoul, South Korea ( May 10, 1986 - June 12, 1986)
  • Ohira, Tochigi, Japan ( October 4, 1982 - May 9, 1986)
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
  • 231 lbs (105 kg)
Nicknames Dangerous K; Hustle K; Monster K; Mr. Toshiaki
Notes Kawada is known for his “delayed selling” of moves.

Career History

Roles
  • Wrestler ( October 4, 1982 - August 15, 2010)
  • Coach ( January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002)
Companies / Promotions
Promotionfromto
Promotion INDY August 4, 2005 August 15, 2010
Promotion Pro Wrestling NOAHNOAH October 3, 2009 July 21, 2010
Promotion ZERO1 September 21, 2009 December 13, 2009
Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPW October 4, 1982 July 26, 2005
Promotion Stampede WrestlingSTAMPEDE January 10, 1986 June 12, 1986
Face / Heel Turns
Alignmentfromto
Tweener January 1, 1996 August 5, 2010
Heel April 22, 1993 December 31, 1995
Tweener October 4, 1982 April 21, 1993
Images
Aug 2018
Aug 2018
Aug 2005
Aug 2005
Oct 2000
Oct 2000
May 1993
May 1993
Jan 1984
Jan 1984
Oct 1982
Oct 1982

Finishers
  • Dangerous Kick - Roundhouse kick to head/face of seated opponent ( October 4, 1982 - August 15, 2010)
  • Folding powerbomb ( October 4, 1982 - August 15, 2010)
  • Ganso bomb ( January 22, 1999 - August 15, 2010)
  • Kawada Crab - Single leg Boston crab ( October 4, 1982 - August 15, 2010)
Theme Songs
  • Theme Song “Holy War 21”, by Eigenkreation - Single ( January 1, 2001 - August 5, 2010)
  • Theme Song “Holy War V2”, by B.B.Band - Single ( July 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000)
  • Theme Song “Holy War V1”, by B.B.Band - Single ( July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1998)
  • Theme Song “Last Battle”, by B.B.Band - Single ( July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1992)
  • Theme Song “Footloose”, by Kenny Loggins - Team ( September 17, 1987 - April 19, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

Titles Won

All Japan Pro Wrestling

  • 3 All Asia Tag Team Championship - with Samson Fuyuki
  • 5 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
  • 9 World Tag Team Championship - 6 with Akira Taue, 2 with Mitsuhara Misawa, 1 with Taiyō Kea

Pro Wrestling Zero1

  • 1 World Heavyweight Championship
Other Accomplishments
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1997)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022 - with Akira Taue)
  • AJPW Champion Carnival (1994, 1997)
  • AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League (1992 with Mitsuhara Misawa, 1996 and 1997 with Akira Taue)
    • Newcomer and Fair Play Award (1989 - with Samson Fuyuki)
    • Fighting Spirit Award (1990 - with Mitsuhara Misawa)
    • Skill Award (1991 - with Mitsuhara Misawa)
  • AJPW Asunaro Cup (1989)
  • AJPW Autumn Festival Tag Team Tournament - with Taichi Ishikari (2004)
  • AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2003)
  • AJPW World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2000 - with Akira Taue)
  • HUSTLE GP Tournament (2008)
  • NJPW Singles Best Bout (2000 vs. Kensuke Sasaki on October 9)
  • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year award (2000 vs. Kensuke Sasaki on October 9)
  • 6° in PWI 500 (2004)
  • 42° in PWI Years Top 500 (1997)
  • 8° in PWI Years Top 500 Tag Teams (2003 - with Akira Taue)
  • 11° in PWI Years Top 500 Tag Teams (2003 - with Mitsuhara Misawa)
  • 69° in PWI Years Top 500 Tag Teams (2003 - with Samson Fuyuki)
  • Tokyo Sports awards
    • Outstanding Performance Award (2004)
    • Fighting Spirit Award (1994, 2000)
    • Tag Team of the Year (1991 with Mitsuhara Misawa, 1997 with Akira Taue)
    • Match of the Year (1992 vs. Stan Hansen on June 5)
    • Match of the Year (1995 with Akira Taue vs. Mitsuhara Misawa and Kenta Kobashi on June 9)
    • Match of the Year (2000 vs. Kensuke Sasaki on October 9)
  • WON Tag Team of the Year award (1991 - with Mitsuhara Misawa)
  • WON Wrestler of the Year award (1994)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
  • Holy Demon Army - Akira Taue ( May 14, 1993 - July 2, 2000)
  • Super Generation Army - Akira Taue, Kenta Kobashi, Mitsuharu Misawa ( July 7, 1990 - April 21, 1993)
  • Footloose - Samson Fuyuki ( September 17, 1987 - April 19, 1990)
  • Revolution - Genichiro Tenryu, Ashura Hara, Samson Fuyuki, Tatsumi Kitahara, Yoshinari Ogawa ( August 21, 1987 - April 7, 1990)
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