On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Funaki, 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.
Shoichi Funaki (船木 勝) was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 24, 1968, and he is currently 56 years old.
He is currently a Commentator, working for World Wrestling Entertainment under the name of Funaki.
He is a WWE Japanese Commentator.
Funaki Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Shoichi Funaki (船木 勝)
- Ring Names
- Funaki ( April 23, 2010 - Present)
- Kung Fu Naki ( October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
- Funaki ( September 14, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
- Sho Funaki ( March 1, 1997 - April 13, 2013)
- Shoichi Funaki ( December 5, 1993 - November 23, 1998)
- Mongolian Yuga ( July 27, 1995 - August 24, 1995)
- Born August 24, 1968 (age 56)
- Nationality Japan
- Birth Place Tokyo, Japan
- Billed From
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight
- 195 lbs (88 kg)
- Nicknames SmackDown's #1 Announcer
- Notes He is a WWE Japanese Commentator.
Career History
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Roles
- Commentator ( April 3, 2016 - Present)
- Wrestler ( December 5, 1993 - October 4, 2015)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion WWE April 3, 2016 Present Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown March 25, 2002 April 22, 2010 Promotion WWF May 11, 1998 March 24, 2002 Promotion BATTLARTS April 6, 1996 November 23, 1998 Promotion MPW January 11, 1995 March 14, 1998 Promotion FMW February 12, 1996 August 23, 1996 -
Images History
Jun 2015Apr 2010Oct 2008Mar 2002May 1998Jan 1997 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face March 25, 2002 April 22, 2010 Heel May 11, 1998 March 24, 2002
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Finishers
- Crane Kick ( October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
- Rising Sun - Tornado DDT ( May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
- Shawn Capture - Cross Kneelock ( May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Kung Fu San" by Dice Raw, Jim Johnston & Gregory Helms - Single ( October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
- Theme Song "Dojo (V2)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
Texas Wrestling Alliance
- 1 TWA Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA World Middleweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- PWFG Challenge Cup Tournament Winner (1994)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Scotty 2 Hotty & Funaki - Scotty 2 Hotty ( February 7, 2006 - November 21, 2006)
- Kai En Tai / Kaientai DX - Dick Togo, Gran Hamada, Tajiri, TAKA Michinoku, Kaz Hayashi , Men's Teioh, Hanzo Nakajima, Super Boy ( May 11, 1998 - October 15, 2001)