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 55 years old.
He is currently a Commentator, working for WWE, under the name of Funaki.
He is a WWE Japanese Commentator.
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 55)
- 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.
JapanCareer History
- Roles
- Commentator ( April 3, 2016 - Present)
- Wrestler ( December 5, 1993 - October 4, 2015)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEApril 3, 2016 Present Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
March 25, 2002 April 22, 2010 Promotion WWFMay 11, 1998 March 24, 2002 Promotion MICHINOKUJanuary 11, 1995 March 14, 1998 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face March 25, 2002 April 22, 2010 Heel May 11, 1998 March 24, 2002 - Images
Jun 2015
Oct 2008Mar 2002May 1998
WWE
WWE
WWF
MICHINOKU
- 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)
- 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
- Titles Won
World Wrestling Entertainment / Federation
- 1 WWE Cruiserweight Championship
- 1 WWF Hardcore Championship
Texas Wrestling Alliance
- 1 TWA Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA World Middleweight Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- PWFG Challenge Cup Tournament Winner (1994)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- Scotty 2 Hotty & Funaki - Scotty 2 Hotty ( February 7, 2006 - November 21, 2006)
- Kai En Tai / Kaientai DX - Dick Togo, Tajiri, TAKA Michinoku, Men's Teioh, Shiryu, Hanzo Nakajima, Gran Hamada, Super Boy ( May 11, 1998 - October 15, 2001)
