On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Goro Tsurumi, 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.
Takao Tanaka (田中隆雄) was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan on November 23, 1948.
He died on August 26, 2022 at the age of 73.
He was the founder of IWA Kokusai.
Goro Tsurumi Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameTakao Tanaka (田中隆雄)
- Born November 23, 1948
- Died August 26, 2022 (aged 73)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceYokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Billed From
- Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Height 5 ft 11 in (181 cm)
- Weight
- 297 lbs (135 kg) (January 2, 1983 - August 22, 2013)
- NicknamesStray Bear
- NotesHe was the founder of IWA Kokusai.
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (July 24, 2006 - August 22, 2013)
- Promoter (January 29, 1994 - August 22, 2013)
- Coach (January 1, 1995 - August 22, 2013)
- Wrestler (July 12, 1971 - July 23, 2006)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYAugust 9, 1992 August 22, 2013 Promotion 
DDTOctober 2, 2005 July 23, 2006 Promotion 
FMWJanuary 7, 1994 July 31, 1994 Promotion 
SWSJune 27, 1990 June 19, 1992 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 21, 1983 June 10, 1990 Promotion 
NWA, 
STAMPEDEMarch 19, 1982 November 19, 1982 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIAOctober 24, 1981 October 25, 1981 Promotion 
IWENovember 2, 1975 August 9, 1981 Promotion 
EMLLAugust 23, 1974 June 13, 1975 Promotion 
JPNovember 26, 1973 February 26, 1974 Promotion 
RGPJanuary 15, 1974 February 26, 1974 Promotion 
DMPNovember 26, 1973 February 14, 1974 Promotion IWEJuly 12, 1971 March 16, 1973 -
Images History
Oct 2005
Jan 1994
Jun 1990
Jan 1982
Nov 1979
Jul 1971 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel October 3, 1979 August 22, 2013 Tweener July 12, 1971 October 2, 1979
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Finishers
- Goro Suplex - Teardrop Suplex (July 12, 1971 - August 22, 2013)
- Avalanche Backdrop (July 12, 1971 - August 22, 2013)
- Spinning Backfist (July 12, 1971 - August 22, 2013)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Main Title (Theme From Jaws)” by John Williams - Single (January 7, 1994 - July 31, 1994)
- Theme Song“Dojo Geki” by SWS - Single (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
IWA Kokusai
- 3 IWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 7 IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Yoshiaki Yatsu, 2 with Masahiko Takasugi, 2 with Super Uchu Power, 1 with Uchu Main Silver X, 1 with Terry the Funk)
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Other Accomplishments
- IWA Kokusai World's Most Evil Tag Tournament Winner (1999, 2000, 2004)
- Tokyo Sports Effort Award (1977)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Dojo Geki - Arashi / Isao Takagi, Yoshiaki Yatsu, Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, KY Wakamatsu, Ishinriki, Shinichi Nakano, Hiroshi Hatanaka (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Goro Tsurumi & Rusher Kimura - Rusher Kimura (December 11, 1984 - February 21, 1990)
- Kokusai Ketsumeigun - Rusher Kimura, Apollo Sugawara, Ryuma Go, Masahiko Takasugi (December 10, 1984 - September 9, 1988)