Hiroshi Hase

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Hiroshi Hase, 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.

Hiroshi Hase (馳 浩) was born in Oyabe, Toyama, Japan on May 5, 1961, and he is currently 64 years old.

He is currently a Politician,.

Hiroshi Hase is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

On 2022, he was elected as the Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameHiroshi Hase (馳 浩)
• Ring Names
  • Hiroshi Hase (July 25, 1987 - January 1, 2023)
  • Viet Cong Express #1 (August 15, 1986 - July 24, 1987)
  • Hiroshi Hase (February 28, 1986 - August 14, 1986)
• Born May 5, 1961 (age 64)
• NationalityJapan
• Birth PlaceOyabe, Toyama, Japan
• Billed From
  • Oyabe, Toyama, Japan (July 25, 1987 - January 1, 2023)
  • Ho Chi Minh City, North Vietnam (August 15, 1986 - July 24, 1987)
  • Oyabe, Toyama, Japan (February 28, 1986 - August 14, 1986)
• Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Weight
  • 231 lbs (105 kg)
• NicknamesTatakau Kokkaigiin; Professor of Pain; Northern Light; Super Rookie
• NotesOn 2022, he was elected as the Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Career History

• Roles

  • Part Time Wrestler (January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023)
  • Part Time Wrestler (January 4, 2021 - January 4, 2021)
  • Part Time Wrestler (July 26, 2017 - September 8, 2019)
  • Chairman (July 15, 2007 - March 17, 2013)
  • Wrestler (February 28, 1986 - August 27, 2006)
  • Coach (January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2004)
  • Politician (July 1, 1995 - Present)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionNOAHBrand Heavyweight	January 1, 2023	January 1, 2023
  PromotionNOAHBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 2021	January 4, 2021
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	September 8, 2019	September 8, 2019
  PromotionW 1	July 26, 2017	August 30, 2019
  PromotionAJPW	August 5, 2018	August 5, 2018
  PromotionAJPW	July 15, 2007	March 17, 2013
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 2, 1997	August 27, 2006
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	July 3, 1989	July 26, 1996
  PromotionWAR	February 14, 1993	December 15, 1993
  PromotionWCW	June 16, 1992	July 12, 1992
  PromotionWCW	June 12, 1991	June 14, 1991
  PromotionNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight	December 27, 1987	July 2, 1989
  PromotionSTAMPEDE	August 15, 1986	November 13, 1987

• Images History

  

  Jan 2021

  

  Oct 2015

  

  Jan 1997

  

  Jul 1987

  

  Aug 1986

  

  Feb 1986

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face		July 25, 1987	August 27, 2006
  Heel		August 15, 1986	July 24, 1987
  Face		February 28, 1986	August 14, 1986

• Finishers

  • Northern Lights Suplex (February 28, 1986 - August 27, 2006)
  • Golden Arm Bomber - Ura-nage (February 28, 1986 - August 27, 2006)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Two Hearts" by John Parr - Single (December 27, 1987 - August 27, 2006)
  • Theme Song"Two Hearts” by KINGS - Single (February 14, 1993 - December 15, 1993)
  • Theme Song"1,000 Suns" - Single (June 16, 1992 - July 12, 1992)
  • Theme Song"Pacific Zone" - Single (June 12, 1991 - June 14, 1991)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Championship Wrestling

  • x1 WCW International World Heavyweight Championship

  New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • x4 IWGP Tag Team Championship (2 with Kensuke Sasaki, 2 with The Great Muta / Keiji Muto)
  • x2 IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
  • x2 NJPW Super Grade Tag League (1993, 1994) (with The Great Muta / Keiji Muto)

• New Japan Pro-Wrestling

  4 IWGP Tag Team Championship (2 with Kensuke Sasaki, 2 with Keiji Muto)

  Stampede Wrestling

  • 1 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (with Fumihiro Niikura)

• Other Accomplishments

  • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
  • NJPW Super Grade Tag League Winner (1993, 1994 – with Keiji Muto)
  • NJPW Tag Team Best Bout (2001 - with Keiji Muto vs. Jun Akiyama & Yuji Nagata on 10/08)
  • Tokyo Sports Rookie of the Year (1988)
  • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (1991)
  • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year (2001 – with Keiji Muto vs. Jun Akiyama & Yuji Nagata on 10/08)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2006)
  • WON Match of the Year (1991 - with Kensuke Sasaki vs. Rick & Scott Steiner at WCW/New Japan Supershow)
  • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1993)
  • 80° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
  • 22° in PWI Yers Top 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Keiji Mutoh)
  • 27° in PWI Yers Top 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Kensuke Sasaki)
  • Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki - Kensuke Sasaki (March 1, 2003 - October 31, 2004)
  • Keiji Muto & Hiroshi Hase - The Great Muta / Keiji Muto (May 5, 2001 - September 23, 2002)
  • BATT - Bad Ass Translate Trading - Jinsei Shinzaki / Hakushi, Taiyo Kea / Maunakea Mossman, The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, Don Frye (March 17, 2001 - September 12, 2002)
  • Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki - Kensuke Sasaki (December 5, 1994 - July 26, 1996)
  • Keiji Muto & Hiroshi Hase - The Great Muta / Keiji Muto (September 18, 1991 - May 27, 1995)
  • Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki - Kensuke Sasaki (July 19, 1990 - October 21, 1992)
  • Viet Cong Express - Viet Cong Express #2 (August 15, 1986 - July 24, 1987)

Games Appearances (2)

Virtual Pro Wrestling 2

Wcw Vs The World