On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Genichiro Tenryu, 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.
Genichiro Shimada (嶋田 源一郎) was born in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan on February 2, 1950, and he is currently 75 years old.
He is currently a Promoter,.
Genichiro Tenryu is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
He is the founder of Wrestle Association R (WAR), and Tenryu Project.
Genichiro Tenryu Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameGenichiro Shimada (嶋田 源一郎)
- Ring Names
- Genichiro Tenryu (March 17, 1977 - Present)
- Big Hayabusa (February 4, 2014 - February 4, 2014)
- Big Hayabusa (October 7, 2011 - October 7, 2011)
- Hayabusa (November 24, 2003 - November 24, 2003)
- Hayabusa (June 16, 2000 - June 16, 2000)
- Rising Sun #1 (November 21, 1978 - December 27, 1978)
- Tenryu Shimata (August 19, 1978 - October 26, 1978)
- Genichiro Shimada (January 1, 1977 - May 19, 1977)
- Tenryu (November 13, 1976 - March 16, 1977)
- Born February 2, 1950 (age 75)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceKatsuyama, Fukui, Japan
- Billed From
- Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 273 lbs (124 kg)
- NicknamesMr. Puroresu; The Living Legend
- NotesHe is the founder of Wrestle Association R (WAR), and Tenryu Project.
Career History
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Roles
- Promoter (November 15, 2020 - Present)
- Promoter (April 19, 2010 - November 15, 2015)
- Wrestler (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- Promoter (June 28, 1992 - July 16, 2000)
- Coach (January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1997)
- President (July 19, 1991 - June 19, 1992)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYOctober 11, 2009 November 15, 2015 Promotion 
HUSTLENovember 3, 2005 October 10, 2009 Promotion 
DGMay 11, 2005 November 23, 2006 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
January 8, 2005 December 4, 2005 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 4, 2004 December 12, 2004 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 23, 2000 October 22, 2004 Promotion 
WJMarch 1, 2003 November 8, 2003 Promotion 
WARJune 28, 1992 July 16, 2000 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 13, 1998 February 11, 2000 Promotion 
UWF IJune 26, 1996 September 11, 1996 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 22, 1994 January 22, 1994 Promotion WWFJanuary 24, 1993 January 25, 1993 Promotion 
SWSMay 10, 1990 June 19, 1992 Promotion WWFMarch 24, 1991 March 24, 1991 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 22, 1981 April 19, 1990 Promotion 
AWAMarch 3, 1984 March 15, 1984 Promotion 
NWANovember 13, 1976 March 7, 1982 Promotion 
JCPJune 4, 1980 May 16, 1981 Promotion 
GCWApril 22, 1979 April 26, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 5, 1979 January 22, 1980 Promotion 
CWFNovember 5, 1978 April 12, 1979 Promotion 
BTW SFAugust 19, 1978 October 26, 1978 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 11, 1977 February 22, 1978 Promotion 
WSSNovember 13, 1976 May 19, 1977 -
Images History
Nov 2015
Apr 2010
Jan 2005
Jan 1997
May 1990
Jun 1987
Jun 1981
Nov 1976 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face June 16, 2007 November 15, 2015 Tweener April 20, 1989 June 15, 2007 Face June 1, 1981 April 19, 1989 Tweener November 13, 1976 May 30, 1981 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Upper Card January 22, 1994 January 22, 1994 WWE Mid Card January 24, 1993 January 25, 1993 WWE Mid Card March 24, 1991 March 24, 1991
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Finishers
- 53 Sai - Snap Brainbuster (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- Guh Punch - Jab to the opponent’s jaw (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- Swastika Hold - Modified Abdominal Stretch (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- WAR Special - Seated Double Chickenwing (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
- Folding Powerbomb (November 13, 1976 - November 15, 2015)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Thunder Storm” by Masayoshi Takanaka - Single (July 23, 2000 - October 22, 2004)
- Theme Song“Tenryu SWS Theme” by Megane Super and Super World of Sports - Single (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Theme Song“Thunder Storm” by Masayoshi Takanaka - Single (November 13, 1976 - April 19, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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x1 IWGP Heavyweight Championship -
x1 IWGP Tag Team Championship (with Shiro Koshinaka)
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 3 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
- 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Masanobu Fuchi)
- 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- 2 NWA United National Championship
- 1 PWF World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 PWF World Tag Team Championship (with Ashura Hara)
- 5 World Tag Team Championship (3 with Stan Hansen, 1 with Ashura Hara, 1 with Yoji Anjo)
Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 WMG Tag Team Championship (with Riki Choshu)
HUSTLE
- 1 Hustle Super Tag Team Championship (with Tadao Yasuda)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Fuji)
- 1 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with The Road Warriors)
Tenryu Project
- 1 Tenryu Project World 6-Man Tag Team Championship (with Arashi & Tomohiro Ishii)
Wrestling Association "R"
- 1 J-1 Heavyweight Championship
- 2 WAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 with Koki Kitahara & Animal Hamaguchi, 1 with Nobutaka Araya & Último Dragón)
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Other Accomplishments
- International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2022)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- AJPW Champion Carnival Winner (2001)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1984, 1986 - with Jumbo Tsuruta; 1989 - with Stan Hansen)
- AJPW January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1982)
- AJPW United National Title League Winner (1986)
- AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (2000)
- AJPW Champion’s Carnival Technique Award (1982)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Awards:
- New Wave Award (1981 – with Ashura Hara)
- Fighting Spirit Award (1982 – with Ashura Hara)
- Technique Award (1983 – with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- Performance Award (1985 – with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- Outstanding Performance Award (1987 – with Ashura Hara)
- Outstanding Fighting Spirit Award (1987 – with Ashura Hara)
- Fighting Spirit Award (1988 – with Toshiaki Kawada)
- Best Player Award (1989)
- Nikkan Sports Match of the Year (1999 - vs. Keiji Mutoh on 05/03)
- SWS vs WWF tournament (1990)
- SWS One Night Tag Team Tournament (1990 - with Koji Kitao)
- Tenryu Project Hidden Genius R League (2013 - with Ryuichi Kawakami)
- Tokyo Sports awards
- Best Tag Team Award (1983, 1985 - with Jumbo Tsuruta; 1987 - Ashura Hara)
- Fighting Spirit Award (1983)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)
- Match of the Year award (1987 - vs. Jumbo Tsuruta on 08/31; 1988 - vs. Stan Hansen on 07/27; 1989 - vs. Jumbo Tsuruta on 06/05; 1991 - vs. Hulk Hogan on 12/12; 1993 - vs. Riki Choshu on 01/04; 1994 - with Ashura Hara vs. Atsushi Onita & Tarzan Goto; 1996 - vs. Nobuhiko Takada on 09/11; 1999 - vs. Keiji Mutoh on 05/03; 2015 - vs. Kazuchika Okada on 11/15)
- MVP Award (1986, 1987, 1988, 1993)
- Outstanding Performance Award (1981, 1984, 1996)
- Technique Award (1990)
- WAR Six-Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (1994 - with Atsushi Onita & Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow)
- WAR One-Night Tag Team Tournament Winner (1995 - with Último Dragón)
- WAR J-1 Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (1998)
- WON Match of the Year Award (2001 - vs. Keiji Mutoh on 06/08)
- 44° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- 14° in PWI Years Top 500 Tag Teams (2003 - with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- 30° in PWI Years Top 500 Tag Teams (2003 - with Ashura Hara)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- HUSTLE Army - Tajiri, Razor Ramon HG / Masaki Sumitani, Chie, Razor Ramon RG, Ryouji Sai, Wataru Sakata (June 16, 2007 - June 18, 2008)
- Kensuke Family - Akira Hokuto, Kensuke Sasaki, Katsuhiko Nakajima (August 23, 2004 - December 11, 2004)
- Pirates Gundan - Kensuke Sasaki, Manabu Nakanishi, Scott Norton (May 23, 2004 - July 20, 2004)
- Genichiro Tenryu & Riki Choshu - Riki Choshu (March 1, 2003 - September 24, 2003)
- Dragon Artillery - Ashura Hara (August 5, 1991 - October 29, 1994)
- Revolution - Hiromichi / Kodo / Samson Fuyuki, Nobukazu Hirai, The Great Kabuki, Ashura Hara, Koji Kitao, Kishin Kawabata, Takashi Ishikawa, Tatsumi Kitahara, Masao Orihara, Toshiyuki Nakahara (September 29, 1990 - May 20, 1992)
- Dragon Artillery - Ashura Hara (June 6, 1987 - October 28, 1988)
- Revolution - Hiromichi / Kodo / Samson Fuyuki, Toshiaki Kawada, Ashura Hara, Yoshinari Ogawa, Tatsumi Kitahara (June 6, 1987 - October 27, 1988)
- Kakuryu - Jumbo Tsuruta (June 1, 1981 - May 18, 1987)
- Ashura Hara & Genichiro Tenryu - Ashura Hara (October 11, 1981 - October 13, 1984)
