On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Arashi / Isao Takagi, 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.
Isao Takagi (高木 功) was born in Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan on November 8, 1961, and he is currently 62 years old.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Isao Takagi (高木 功)
- Ring Names
- Arashi ( February 24, 2008 - February 4, 2021)
- Isao Takagi ( June 30, 2007 - March 20, 2008)
- Arashi ( April 11, 2005 - June 29, 2007)
- Love Machine Storm ( September 17, 2004 - April 10, 2005)
- Arashi ( March 29, 1994 - September 16, 2004)
- Isao Takagi ( March 31, 1987 - January 13, 1999)
- Takuetsuyama ( March 1, 1977 - March 30, 1987)
- Born November 8, 1961 (age 62)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth Place Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan
- Billed From
- Moriguchi, Osaka, Japan ( March 31, 1987 - February 4, 2021)
- Height 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
- Weight
- 326 lbs (148 kg) ( August 19, 2001 - November 15, 2015)
- 309 lbs (140 kg) ( March 30, 1987 - August 18, 2001)
- 322 lbs (146 kg) ( March 1, 1977 - March 30, 1987)
JapanCareer History
- Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( February 4, 2021 - February 4, 2021)
- Wrestler ( June 21, 2007 - November 15, 2015)
- Wrestler ( March 21, 1993 - July 3, 2006)
- Wrestler ( March 31, 1987 - November 22, 1990)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion INDY June 21, 2007 November 15, 2015 Promotion 
AJPWAugust 19, 2001 July 3, 2006 Promotion BJWMarch 31, 1998 January 13, 1999 Promotion UWF I June 7, 1996 June 26, 1996 Promotion BJWMarch 16, 1995 March 22, 1995 Promotion NJPWNovember 13, 1994 January 22, 1995 Promotion AJPWMarch 31, 1987 January 28, 1990 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener March 31, 1987 February 4, 2021 - Images History
Apr 2005Sep 2004Aug 2001Nov 1994Mar 1987
AJPW
BJW
NJPW
- Finishers
- Arashi Driller ( March 29, 1994 - February 4, 2021)
- Arashi Drop ( March 29, 1994 - February 4, 2021)
- Frog Splash ( March 31, 1987 - February 4, 2021)
- Running Sitout Powerbomb ( March 31, 1987 - February 4, 2021)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Shikaku no Uta" by Noboru Sakagami - Single ( March 26, 1995 - June 20, 1999)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 with Koki Kitahara, 1 with Nobutaka Araya)
- 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Keiji Mutoh)
Apache Army
- 1 WEW Heavyweight Championship
Tenryu Project
- 2 Tenryu Project 6-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Suwama & Tomohiro Ishii, 1 with Genichiro Tenryu & Tomohiro Ishii)
Wrestle Association "R"
- 1 WAR World 6-MAN Tag Team Championship (with Koki Kitahara & Nobutaka Araya)
- Other Accomplishments
- AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (2006)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- Love Machines - Gran Hamada, Johnny Stamboli, Super Strong Machine / Junji Hirata, Love Machine Steele/Jim Steele, Makai Love Machine #2/Ryota Chikuzen, Mini Love Machine #2/Makoto Oishi ( September 17, 2004 - April 10, 2005)
- Team Convoy - Osamu Kawahara/Osamu Tachihikari/Osamu Taitoko ( December 6, 1995 - October 18, 1999)
- Dojo Geki - Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, Yoshiaki Yatsu, KY Wakamatsu, Goro Tsurumi, Ishinriki, Shinichi Nakano, Hiroshi Hatanaka, Tetsuya Yamanaka ( September 29, 1990 - November 22, 1990)
- Kekki-gun - Akira Taue, Tiger Mask, Shinichi Nakano, Shunji Takano ( February 23, 1989 - March 8, 1989)
Arashi / Isao Takagi Game Appearances
Wrestle Kingdom