Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki

Known as: Great Kendo, Kendo Nagasaki, Dragon Master, Rambo Sakurada, Rising Sun #1, Dream Machine, Chang Chung, Ten Gu, Kazuo Sakurada, Mr. Sakurada, Midorimine, Hiroshi Abashiri, Sakurada
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Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, 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.

Kazuo Sakurada (桜田 一男) was born in Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan on September 26, 1948.

He died on January 12, 2020 at the age of 71.

He was the co-founder of BJW, and was a sumo wrestler from January 1964 to March 1971. This version of the character was popular in North America and Japan, not to be confused with the British Kendo Nagasaki portrayed by Peter Thornley.

Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKazuo Sakurada (桜田 一男)
  • Ring Names
    • Great Kendo (December 26, 1999 - July 20, 2000)
    • Kendo Nagasaki (September 29, 1990 - November 29, 2000)
    • Dragon Master (November 28, 1989 - September 28, 1990)
    • Rambo Sakurada (October 4, 1985 - October 31, 1985)
    • Rising Sun #1 (July 18, 1985 - October 3, 1985)
    • Dream Machine (October 1, 1982 - January 22, 1983)
    • Kendo Nagasaki (February 28, 1982 - November 27, 1989)
    • Chang Chung (February 15, 1981 - February 27, 1982)
    • Ten Gu (June 7, 1981 - December 25, 1981)
    • Kazuo Sakurada (August 5, 1971 - February 14, 1981)
    • Mr. Sakurada (November 19, 1976 - January 22, 1981)
    • Midorimine (May 1, 1969 - March 31, 1971)
    • Hiroshi Abashiri (September 1, 1966 - April 30, 1969)
    • Sakurada (January 1, 1964 - August 31, 1966)
  • Born September 26, 1948
  • Died January 12, 2020 (aged 71)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceAbashiri, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Japan (November 19, 1976 - February 6, 1990)
    • Singapore (February 15, 1981 - February 27, 1982)
    • Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan (June 22, 1971 - October 22, 1976)
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 264 lbs (120 kg)
  • NotesHe was the co-founder of BJW, and was a sumo wrestler from January 1964 to March 1971. This version of the character was popular in North America and Japan, not to be confused with the British Kendo Nagasaki portrayed by Peter Thornley.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (June 21, 1971 - November 29, 2000)
    • Promoter (March 16, 1995 - June 8, 1998)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 20, 1998November 29, 2000
    PromotionWrestle Association-RWARAugust 31, 1998December 11, 1998
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWMarch 16, 1995June 8, 1998
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 31, 1992January 4, 1997
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARJune 6, 1994January 11, 1995
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJuly 2, 1993January 2, 1994
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJuly 31, 1992September 11, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSJune 27, 1990June 19, 1992
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWMarch 24, 1990April 1, 1990
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 28, 1989February 6, 1990
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 19, 1976February 6, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 4, 1985September 21, 1989
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPJuly 30, 1987August 6, 1988
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 4, 1986October 30, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 1, 1985September 7, 1985
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWSeptember 29, 1984May 22, 1985
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAFebruary 1, 1985May 19, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 4, 1983November 14, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSW, Gulf Athletic ClubGACFebruary 16, 1983June 5, 1983
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 1, 1982January 22, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 26, 1981December 22, 1982
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 24, 1982August 16, 1982
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASJanuary 6, 1980December 25, 1981
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWSeptember 17, 1981December 3, 1981
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 4, 1980July 4, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 22, 1979December 19, 1979
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 3, 1978November 30, 1978
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIAOctober 18, 1978October 18, 1978
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASNovember 29, 1977January 9, 1978
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEMarch 10, 1977November 21, 1977
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSNovember 19, 1976June 24, 1977
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 30, 1973October 22, 1976
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAJune 21, 1971April 19, 1973

  • Images History

    Sep 1990
    Sep 1990
    Nov 1989
    Nov 1989
    Feb 1982
    Feb 1982
    Feb 1981
    Feb 1981
    Nov 1976
    Nov 1976
    Jun 1971
    Jun 1971

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelNovember 19, 1976February 6, 1990

  • Finishers

    • Piledriver (June 21, 1971 - November 29, 2000)
    • Pendulum Backbreaker (June 21, 1971 - November 29, 2000)
    • Asian Mist - illegal (February 28, 1982 - November 29, 2000)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“The Final Countdown” by Europe - Single (March 16, 1995 - June 8, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Dojo Geki” by SWS - Single (September 29, 1991 - June 19, 1992)
    • Theme Song“Kamui Densetsu” by Ryudo Uzaki & Eitetsu Hayashi - Single (October 4, 1985 - September 21, 1989)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Hito)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 4 NWA American Tag Team Championship (3 with Mr. Hito, 1 with the Great Kabuki)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (with Colonel DeBeers)

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 3 NWA International Tag Team Championship/Stampede International Tag Team Championship (2 with Mr. Hito, 1 with Kasavubu)
    • 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship

    Texas Wrestling Federation

    • 1 TWF Asian Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 4 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Pogo)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)

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