On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Joe Higuchi, 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.
Kanji Higuchi (樋口 寛治) was born in Yokohama, Kamagawa, Japan on January 18, 1929.
He died on October 8, 2010 at the age of 81.
He refereed over 20,000 career matches.
Joe Higuchi Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameKanji Higuchi (樋口 寛治)
- Ring Names
- Joe Higuchi (January 1, 1965 - October 8, 2010)
- Kanji Higuchi (January 1, 1954 - June 7, 1960)
- Born January 18, 1929
- Died October 8, 2010 (aged 81)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceYokohama, Kamagawa, Japan
- Billed From
- Japan (May 1, 1955 - October 8, 2010)
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 220 lbs (100 kg) (May 1, 1955 - June 7, 1960)
- NotesHe refereed over 20,000 career matches.
Career History
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Roles
- Commissioner (June 16, 2000 - October 8, 2010)
- Ambassador (October 21, 1972 - October 8, 2010)
- Coach (October 21, 1972 - May 2, 1999)
- Referee (January 1, 1965 - March 1, 1997)
- Wrestler (May 1, 1955 - June 7, 1960)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NOAHJune 16, 2000 October 8, 2010 Promotion 
AJPWOctober 21, 1972 May 2, 1999 Promotion 
NWAJune 14, 1974 February 7, 1975 Promotion 
JWAJanuary 1, 1965 December 31, 1971 Promotion JWAMay 1, 1955 June 7, 1960 -
Images History
Aug 2000
Jun 1974
Oct 1972
May 1955 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener May 1, 1955 October 8, 2010
Titles & Accomplishments
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Other Accomplishments
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2018)
- Tokyo Sports Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)