George Takano / The Cobra

Known as: The Cobra, George Takano
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of George Takano / The Cobra, 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.

Joji Takano (高野 讓治) was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan on June 23, 1958, and he is currently 67 years old.

George Takano / The Cobra has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

He is the founder of Network of Wrestling (NOW), Fighting Spirit wRestling (FSR), and Pro Wrestling Crusaders (PWC).

George Takano / The Cobra Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJoji Takano (高野 讓治)
  • Ring Names
    • The Cobra (April 20, 2018 - May 1, 2018)
    • George Takano (July 4, 1986 - April 19, 2018)
    • The Cobra (September 11, 1996 - August 25, 2007)
    • The Cobra (July 2, 1983 - July 3, 1986)
    • George Takano (February 10, 1977 - July 1, 1983)
  • Born June 23, 1958 (age 67)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceKitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (July 4, 1986 - May 1, 2018)
    • Uganda (July 2, 1983 - July 3, 1986)
    • Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan (February 10, 1977 - July 1, 1983)
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 254 lbs (115 kg) (July 3, 1986 - May 1, 2018)
    • 216 lbs (98 kg) (February 10, 1977 - July 2, 1986)
  • NotesHe is the founder of Network of Wrestling (NOW), Fighting Spirit wRestling (FSR), and Pro Wrestling Crusaders (PWC).

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (August 30, 2013 - May 1, 2018)
    • Part Time Wrestler (August 9, 1992 - August 25, 2007)
    • Promoter (August 9, 1992 - August 30, 1997)
    • Wrestler (February 10, 1977 - August 8, 1992)
    • Coach (June 5, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
    • Actor (January 27, 1987 - September 22, 1987)
    • Actor (October 7, 1976 - April 8, 1977)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYAugust 9, 1992August 25, 2007
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO-ONEZERO ONEApril 18, 2001September 1, 2002
    PromotionUnion of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF ISeptember 11, 1996November 20, 1996
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSJune 5, 1990June 19, 1992
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight July 4, 1986March 23, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight July 2, 1983July 3, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 3, 1983August 3, 1985
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWFebruary 13, 1985August 3, 1985
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEJuly 2, 1983June 18, 1984
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJanuary 15, 1982June 26, 1983
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions August 25, 1978January 16, 1982
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions February 10, 1977March 6, 1977

  • Images History

    Aug 2013
    Aug 2013
    Nov 1998
    Nov 1998
    Jun 1990
    Jun 1990
    Jul 1986
    Jul 1986
    Jul 1983
    Jul 1983
    Jan 1980
    Jan 1980
    Feb 1977
    Feb 1977

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerSeptember 11, 1996May 1, 2018
    FaceJuly 4, 1986September 10, 1996
    HeelJuly 2, 1983July 3, 1986
    FaceFebruary 10, 1977July 1, 1983

  • Finishers

    • Tombstone Piledriver (February 10, 1977 - May 1, 2018)
    • Diving Splash (July 2, 1983 - August 25, 2007)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“SWS George Takano's Theme” by SWS - Single (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
    • Theme Song“Palaestra” by SWS - with Palaestra - Team (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
    • Theme Song“Child's Anthem” by Toto - Single (March 2, 1990 - March 23, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Don't Cry / Time & Again” by Asia - Single (July 7, 1987 - March 1, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Mademoiselle Tango” by Paul Mauriat - NJPW - Single (February 10, 1977 - January 16, 1982)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship

    Super World Sports

    • 1 SWS Tag Team Championship (with Shunji Takano)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • SWS One Night Tournament Winner (1990)
    • Tokyo Sports Effort Award (1980)
    • WON Most Improved (1984)

Teams & Relations

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