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 3 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)
- Nationality
Japan - 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
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJuly 11, 1999 September 28, 2018 Promotion 
BJWJanuary 8, 2012 December 1, 2012 Promotion 
DDTJune 30, 2011 December 31, 2011 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
July 7, 2002 April 23, 2005 Promotion BJWFebruary 27, 2004 September 5, 2004 Promotion 
JWPJuly 30, 2002 August 6, 2002 Promotion 
MPWMarch 16, 1993 May 27, 2002 Promotion 
ARSIONJune 24, 2001 December 25, 2001 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 5, 1999 July 9, 2000 Promotion 
ECWJanuary 10, 1998 January 31, 1998 Promotion ECWFebruary 14, 1997 April 13, 1997 Promotion 
BATTLARTSJanuary 21, 1997 February 28, 1997 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 3, 1994 April 5, 1996 Promotion 
UWAJanuary 29, 1989 November 3, 1995 Promotion 
AAAApril 5, 1994 June 26, 1994 Promotion UWAJuly 11, 1975 November 16, 1986 Promotion AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 23, 1984 July 5, 1985 Promotion 
UWF JApril 11, 1984 April 17, 1984 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 23, 1979 November 3, 1983 Promotion 
EMLLDecember 7, 1979 February 15, 1980 Promotion NJPWBrand
Young Lions
January 13, 1972 June 1, 1975 -
Images History
Jan 2012
Mar 2005
Oct 2004
Mar 1993
Jan 1989
Aug 1982
Feb 1979
Jan 1972 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face September 10, 2006 September 28, 2018 Heel June 30, 2006 July 23, 2006 Heel October 31, 2004 March 21, 2005 Face July 8, 1975 October 30, 2004 Tweener March 16, 1972 July 7, 1975
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Finishers
- Hamada/Hama-chan Cutter - Elevated Cutter (August 9, 1998 - September 28, 2018)
- Swinging DDT (March 16, 1972 - September 28, 2018)
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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
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Federacion Universal de Lucha Libre & Universal Wrestling Association
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x1 UWA/UWF Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (with The Great Sasuke)
Universal Wrestling Association
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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
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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)
x2 WWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Makai Club - Kantaro Hoshino, Michiyoshi Ohara, Tadao Yasuda, Tomoaki Honma, Giant Titan, Makai #6, Makai #10, Makai #11, Makai #12, Makai #13, Makai #14, Makai #15, Makai Masked Hurricane #2, Makai Rey Cobra #1, Makai Rey Cobra #2, Makai Rey Cobra #4, Makai Heat, Mitsuya Nagai / Makai #5, New Strong Majin, Ryota Chikuzen / Makai #2, Ryushi Yanagisawa, Super Strong Majin (June 30, 2006 - July 23, 2006)
- Love Machines - Arashi / Isao Takagi, Johnny Stamboli, Super Strong Machine / Junji Hirata (October 31, 2004 - March 21, 2005)
- Kaientai DX - Dick Togo, Funaki, Men's Teioh / Terry Boy, TAKA Michinoku (February 18, 1998 - February 28, 1998)
- Family
- Ayako Hamada - Daughter
- Silver King / Black Tiger III - Former son-in-law
