Kazuyuki Fujita: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kazuyuki Fujita, 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.

Kazuyuki Fujita (藤田和之) was born in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan on October 16, 1970, and he is currently 54 years old.

He is currently working for Pro Wrestling NOAH on the Heavyweight brand under the ring name of Kazuyuki Fujita.

Kazuyuki Fujita is a 4-time World Champion, and has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Kazuyuki Fujita Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameKazuyuki Fujita (藤田和之)
Ring Names
- Kazuyuki Fujita (November 1, 1996 - Present)
Born October 16, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityJapan
Birth PlaceFunabashi, Chiba, Japan
Billed From
- Funabashi, Chiba, Japan (November 1, 1996 - Present)
Height 6 ft 0 in (182 cm)
Weight
- 254 lbs (115 kg)
NicknamesOl' Ironhead; The Last Disciple of Antonio Inoki; The Last Successor of Inokiism; The Real Beast; Wild Beast
NotesDuring his time in MMA, Fujita defeated notable names such as Ken Shamrock, along with future NJPW Champs Tadao Yasuda and Bob Sapp

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler (September 16, 2019 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler (August 27, 2011 - September 15, 2019)
- MMA Fighter (April 17, 2016 - November 3, 2018)
- MMA Fighter (December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013)
- MMA Fighter (January 5, 2000 - December 31, 2009)
- Wrestler (April 9, 2001 - January 4, 2006)
- Wrestler (November 1, 1996 - January 4, 2000)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionNOAHBrand Heavyweight	September 16, 2019	Present
PromotionIGF	September 2, 2011	December 31, 2015
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	April 9, 2001	December 31, 2005
PromotionNJPWBrand Young Lions	November 1, 1996	January 4, 2000

Images History

Aug 2022
Aug 2011
Jan 2006
Jan 2005
Apr 2001
Jan 1999
Nov 1996
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Tweener January 5, 2006 Present
Face April 9, 2001 January 4, 2006
Tweener November 1, 1996 April 8, 2001

Alignment	from	to
Tweener	January 5, 2006	Present
Face	April 9, 2001	January 4, 2006
Tweener	November 1, 1996	April 8, 2001

Finishers
- Beast bomb - Folding Powerbomb (November 1, 1996 - Present)
- Rear-naked Choke (November 1, 1996 - Present)
- High Knee (November 1, 1996 - Present)
- Punt Kick (November 1, 1996 - Present)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Wild Beast" by Takahiro 'Anija' Nakamura - Single (September 16, 2019 - Present)
- Theme Song"Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye (Orchestral Version)" by Antonio Inoki & The Fighters - Single (November 1, 1996 - September 15, 2019)

Titles & Accomplishments

New Japan Pro Wrestling
- x3 IWGP Heavyweight Championship
Pro Wrestling NOAH
- x1 GHC Heavyweight Championship
- x1 GHC National Championship
Inoki Genome Federation
- 1 IGF Championship
Strong-Style Pro Wrestling
- 1 Legend Championship
Other Accomplishments
- Nikkan Sports Fighting Spirit award (2000)
- Tokyo Sports Match of the Year award (2001 vs. Yuji Nagata on June 6)
- Tokyo Sports Rookie of the Year (1997)
- MMA Extreme Shootout - The Underground Tournament (2000)
- MMA Fight Matrix Rookie of the Year (2000)
- MMMA PRIDE 2000 Openweight Grand Prix Semi-finalist