Gran Hamada

Known as: Gran Hamada, Makai Masked Hurricane, Mini Love Machine, NG Hammer, Little Hamada, Hiroaki Hamada
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Gran Hamada, 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.

Hiroaki Hamada (浜田 広秋) was born in Maebashi, Gunma, Japan on November 27, 1950.

He died on February 15, 2025 at the age of 74.

Gran Hamada has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career.

He was the founder of Federación Universal de Lucha Libre (FULL).

Gran Hamada Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameHiroaki Hamada (浜田 広秋)
  • Ring Names
    • Gran Hamada (March 22, 2005 - September 28, 2018)
    • Makai Masked Hurricane (June 30, 2006 - July 23, 2006)
    • Mini Love Machine (October 31, 2004 - March 21, 2005)
    • Gran Hamada (July 8, 1975 - October 30, 2004)
    • NG Hammer (August 21, 1998 - August 23, 1998)
    • NG Hammer (March 3, 1995 - March 4, 1995)
    • Little Hamada (June 13, 1972 - July 7, 1975)
    • Hiroaki Hamada (March 16, 1972 - June 12, 1972)
  • Born November 27, 1950
  • Died February 15, 2025 (aged 74)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceMaebashi, Gunma, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
  • Weight
    • 203 lbs (92 kg)
  • NicknamesEl Gran Hamada; Little Hero; Little Giant
  • NotesHe was the founder of Federación Universal de Lucha Libre (FULL).

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 29, 1989 - September 28, 2018)
    • Promoter (June 11, 1998 - October 22, 1998)
    • Promoter (March 1, 1990 - March 8, 1994)
    • Wrestler (March 16, 1972 - November 16, 1986)
    • Coach (January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1998)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 11, 1999September 28, 2018
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWJanuary 8, 2012December 1, 2012
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTJune 30, 2011December 31, 2011
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight July 7, 2002April 23, 2005
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWFebruary 27, 2004September 5, 2004
    PromotionJapanese Women Pro-Wrestling ProjectJWPJuly 30, 2002August 6, 2002
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWMarch 16, 1993May 27, 2002
    PromotionHyper Visual Fighting ArsionARSIONJune 24, 2001December 25, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight February 5, 1999July 9, 2000
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJanuary 10, 1998January 31, 1998
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWFebruary 14, 1997April 13, 1997
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSJanuary 21, 1997February 28, 1997
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 3, 1994April 5, 1996
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJanuary 29, 1989November 3, 1995
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAApril 5, 1994June 26, 1994
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJuly 11, 1975November 16, 1986
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 23, 1984July 5, 1985
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF JApril 11, 1984April 17, 1984
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight February 23, 1979November 3, 1983
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLDecember 7, 1979February 15, 1980
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions January 13, 1972June 1, 1975

  • Images History

    Jan 2012
    Jan 2012
    Mar 2005
    Mar 2005
    Oct 2004
    Oct 2004
    Mar 1993
    Mar 1993
    Jan 1989
    Jan 1989
    Aug 1982
    Aug 1982
    Feb 1979
    Feb 1979
    Jan 1972
    Jan 1972

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceSeptember 10, 2006September 28, 2018
    HeelJune 30, 2006July 23, 2006
    HeelOctober 31, 2004March 21, 2005
    FaceJuly 8, 1975October 30, 2004
    TweenerMarch 16, 1972July 7, 1975

  • Finishers

    • Hamada/Hama-chan Cutter - Elevated Cutter (August 9, 1998 - September 28, 2018)
    • Swinging DDT (March 16, 1972 - September 28, 2018)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Theme of Firepower” by Gato Barbieri - Single (May 6, 1982 - December 31, 2011)
    • Theme Song“Love Machine” by Morning Musume - with the Love Machines - Team (October 31, 2004 - March 21, 2005)
    • Theme Song“Wild Mow-Wow” by Masayoshi Takanaka - Single (January 1, 2000 - May 27, 2002)
    • Theme Song“Bad Boy Blues” by Hound Dog - Single (March 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 Prelude (Sonnenaufgang)” by Herbert von Karajan with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Single (May 15, 1995 - October 26, 1994)
    • Theme Song“Skokiaan” by Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela - Single (August 23, 1984 - July 5, 1985)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Federacion Universal de Lucha Libre & Universal Wrestling Association

    Universal Wrestling Association

    National Wrestling Alliance & Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

  • Universal Wrestling Association

    • 5 UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 UWA World Middleweight Championship
    • 3 UWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Riki Choshu, 1 with Perro Aguayo, 1 with Kendo)
    • 1 UWA World Welterweight Championship
    • 2 WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

    Arsion

    • 1 P*Mix Tag Team Championship (with Ayako Hamada)

    Big Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 BJW Heavyweight Championship

    Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre

    • 1 NWA World Middleweight Championship

    Michinoku Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Apex of Triangle Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with the Great Sasuke & Tiger Mask IV)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship

    Universal Lucha Libre

    • 1 UWA/UWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship
    • 1 UWF Super Middleweight Championship
    • 1 WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • AJPW International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team League Winner (1984 - with Mighty Inoue)
    • NJPW One Night Eight Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (1994 - with Shinjiro Otani, El Samurai & the Great Sasuke)

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