Jushin Thunder Liger

Known as: Jushin "Thunder" Liger, C.T.U Ranger Yellow, Jushin Liger, Keiichi Yamada, Fuji Yamada, Kishin Liger
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jushin Thunder Liger, 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.

Keiichi Yamada (山田恵) was born in Hiroshima, Japan on November 30, 1964, and he is currently 60 years old.

He is currently a Commentator and Coach, working for New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Jushin "Thunder" Liger is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 26 championships in major promotions during his career.

Jushin Thunder Liger was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.

Jushin Thunder Liger Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKeiichi Yamada (山田恵)
  • Ring Names
    • Jushin "Thunder" Liger (August 12, 2007 - Present)
    • C.T.U Ranger Yellow (March 13, 2005 - August 11, 2007)
    • Jushin "Thunder" Liger (January 5, 1990 - March 12, 2005)
    • Jushin Liger (April 24, 1989 - December 31, 1989)
    • Keiichi Yamada (May 8, 1987 - April 23, 1989)
    • Fuji Yamada (September 27, 1986 - May 7, 1987)
    • Keiichi Yamada (March 3, 1984 - September 26, 1986)
    • Kishin Liger (October 20, 1996 - September 22, 2019)
  • Born November 30, 1964 (age 60)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceHiroshima, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
  • Weight
    • 210 lbs (95 kg)
  • NicknamesShooting Star; Sekai no Shishigami; Symbol of Junior

Career History

  • Roles

    • Commentator (December 9, 2015 - Present)
    • Coach (January 6, 2020 - Present)
    • Wrestler (March 3, 1984 - January 5, 2020)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWJanuary 6, 2020Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 4, 2001January 5, 2020
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMarch 27, 2015December 4, 2016
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight January 27, 2013December 6, 2014
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLSeptember 16, 2011December 9, 2011
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLJune 18, 2010October 1, 2010
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight May 6, 2009October 31, 2009
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLSeptember 11, 2009September 28, 2009
    PromotionDragon GateDGNovember 19, 2006July 1, 2007
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight January 26, 2003July 10, 2004
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 7, 2000January 3, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 19, 1987August 6, 2000
    PromotionWrestle Association-RWARDecember 13, 1995June 29, 1997
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 4, 1995December 30, 1996
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWDecember 25, 1991December 29, 1992
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 19, 1992December 19, 1992
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWASeptember 19, 1991October 6, 1991
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEMay 8, 1987August 12, 1987
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions March 3, 1984September 23, 1986

  • Images History

    May 2009
    May 2009
    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Apr 1991
    Apr 1991
    Jan 1990
    Jan 1990
    Apr 1989
    Apr 1989
    May 1987
    May 1987
    Mar 1984
    Mar 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJuly 7, 2007Present
    HeelJuly 6, 2004July 6, 2007
    FaceApril 24, 1989July 5, 2004

  • Finishers

    • Vertical Brainbuster (March 3, 1984 - January 5, 2020)
    • Liger Bomb - Standing or Running High-angle Sitout Powerbomb (August 19, 1987 - January 5, 2020)
    • Kuchu Dojime Otoshi - Lou Thesz Press Pin (January 1, 2009 - January 5, 2020)
    • Shooting Star Press (August 19, 1987 - July 6, 1997)
    • Elevated DDT (March 3, 1984 - December 29, 1992)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Ikari no Jushin" by Yumi Hiroki - Single (May 25, 1989 - Present)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Dragon Gate

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

    Wrestle Association R / Wrestle and Romance

    New Japan Pro Wrestling & Michinoku Pro Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 J-Crown Octuple Unified Championship
    • 1 NWA World Welterweight Championship
    • 1 UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship

    National Wrestling Alliance

    Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

    • 1 CMLL World Middleweight Championship
    • 1 CMLL World Tag Team Championship (with Hiroshi Tanahashi)

    All-Star Promotions

    • 2 World Heavy Middleweight Championship

    Jersey All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship

    Michinoku Pro Wrestling

    • 2 British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Osaka Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship - with Takehiro Murahama

    Wrestle Association R

    • 1 WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship - with El Samurai

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Naeba Cup Tag Tournament Winner (2001 - with Yuji Nagata)
    • NJPW IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (1990)
    • NJPW Outstanding Performance Award (2000)
    • NJPW Tag Team Best Bout (2003 - with Koji Kanemoto vs. Kotaro Suzuki & Naomichi Marufuji on 06/10)
    • CMLL Universal Championship Winner (2010)
    • RPW British J Cup Winner (2017)
    • MPW Super J Cup Winner (2000)
    • PW Noah NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League Winner (2013 - with Tiger Mask IV)
    • WAR Super J Cup Winner (1995)
    • VPW Vendetty Award: Special Guest Star of the Year (2015)
    • 8° in PWI 500 (2000)
    • 12° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1999)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (1990–1992)
    • WON Best Gimmick (1989)
    • WON Best Flying Wrestler (1989–1993)
    • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1989–1992)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (1987, 1988 - Shooting Star Press)
    • WON Match of the Year (1990 - vs. Naoki Sano on 01/31)
    • WON Rookie of the Year (1984 - tied with Tom Zenk)
    • Tokyo Sports Newcomer Award (1985)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1994)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (4)

Jushin Thunder Liger
Wrestle Kingdom 2
Jushin Thunder Liger
Wrestle Kingdom
Jushin Thunder Liger
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2
Abispa
Wcw Vs The World

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