Kendo Nagasaki / Peter Thornley

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Kendo Nagasaki / Peter Thornley, 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.

Peter William Thornley (born Brian Stevens) was born in Wellington, Shropshire, England on October 19, 1941, and he is currently 84 years old.

He is considered one of the most iconic characters and masked wrestlers in British wrestling history, not to be confused with Kazuo Sakurada's version of the character.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NamePeter William Thornley (born Brian Stevens)
• Ring Names
  • Kendo Nagasaki (November 13, 1964 - November 24, 2024)
  • Mr. Guillotine (September 22, 1968 - October 15, 1968)
• Born October 19, 1941 (age 84)
• NationalityEngland
• Birth PlaceWellington, Shropshire, England
• Billed From
  • Japan
• Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
• Weight
  • 252 lbs (114 kg) (December 27, 1986 - November 24, 2024)
  • 210 lbs (95 kg) (November 13, 1964 - April 29, 1981)
• NicknamesYogensha
• NotesHe is considered one of the most iconic characters and masked wrestlers in British wrestling history, not to be confused with Kazuo Sakurada's version of the character.

Career History

• Roles

  • Part Time Wrestler (November 24, 2024 - November 24, 2024)
  • Part Time Wrestler (September 15, 2000 - December 9, 2010)
  • Wrestler (December 27, 1986 - April 8, 1994)
  • Part Time Wrestler (July 15, 1980 - April 29, 1981)
  • Wrestler (November 13, 1964 - October 11, 1978)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionINDY	December 27, 1986	April 8, 1994
  PromotionRWS, DMP	September 26, 1992	September 26, 1992
  PromotionJP, DMP	January 15, 1973	October 11, 1978
  PromotionRGP	February 21, 1973	April 21, 1976
  PromotionNWA, STAMPEDE	August 4, 1972	December 14, 1972
  PromotionJP	November 13, 1964	July 25, 1972
  PromotionDMP	September 26, 1967	July 25, 1972
  PromotionRGP	March 23, 1966	February 29, 1972
  PromotionIWE	September 22, 1968	October 15, 1968

• Images History

  

  Nov 2024

  

  Sep 2000

  

  Jul 1980

  

  Dec 1977

  

  Nov 1964

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Face		October 16, 2022	November 24, 2024
  Heel		December 27, 1986	December 9, 2010
  Face		July 15, 1980	April 29, 1981
  Heel		November 13, 1964	October 11, 1978

• Finishers

  • Kamikaze Crash - Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam (November 13, 1964 - April 8, 1994)
  • "Hypnosis"

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song“Kendo's Theme” by Lloyd Ryans Express ft Del Austin - Single (January 1, 1976 - November 24, 2024)

Titles & Accomplishments

• British championships

  • 1 All Star Wrestling British Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 LDN British Tag Team Championship (with Blondie Barratt)
  • 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship (UK version)

  Stampede Wrestling

  • 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • Wrestler of the Millennium trophy winner (2000)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (1)

Legends Of Wrestling 2