On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kiyoshi / SUSHI, 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.
Akira Kawabata was born in Takarazuka, Hyōgo, Japan on July 17, 1978, and he is currently 47 years old.
He is currently working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of SUSHI.
Kiyoshi / SUSHI Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameAkira Kawabata
- Ring Names
- SUSHI (April 1, 2012 - Present)
- Akira Raijin (May 23, 2021 - December 3, 2022)
- Kiyoshi (October 8, 2010 - March 31, 2012)
- KOWABATA (May 4, 2011 - December 31, 2011)
- Suicide (February 19, 2010 - October 7, 2010)
- Kiyoshi (December 9, 2008 - February 18, 2010)
- Akira Raijin (August 28, 2004 - December 8, 2008)
- Kaminari (September 15, 2007 - January 19, 2008)
- Akira Kawabata (February 1, 1998 - August 27, 2004)
- Born July 17, 1978 (age 47)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceTakarazuka, Hyōgo, Japan
- Billed From
- Osaka, Japan
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
- NicknamesThe Japanese Lightning, The Magic Ninja
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (February 1, 1998 - Present)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMay 28, 2016 Present Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 29, 2012 November 25, 2018 Promotion 
TNADecember 9, 2008 December 7, 2010 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 28, 2004 April 11, 2010 Promotion 
WWCSeptember 15, 2007 December 1, 2007 -
Images History
Apr 2012
Oct 2010
Feb 2010Dec 2008
Feb 1998 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 1, 2012 Present Heel October 8, 2010 March 31, 2012 Face February 19, 2010 October 7, 2010 Heel February 1, 1998 February 18, 2010
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Finishers
- Katsuo no Ipponzuri - Fisherman Buster (April 1, 2012 - Present)
- Tekkamaki - Baseball Slide Arm Wringer into a Jackknife Hold (April 1, 2012 - Present)
- Lightning Flash - Reverse thrown Death Valley driver (February 1, 1998 - March 31, 2012)
- Moonsault (February 1, 1998 - March 31, 2012)
- Diving Headbutt (December 9, 2008 - March 31, 2012)
- DOA – Dead on Arrival - Leg Trap Sunset Flip Powerbomb (February 19, 2010 - October 7, 2010)
- Raijin Buster - Sitout Side Powerslam (February 1, 1998 - December 8, 2008)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Sushi Kui nee!" by Shibugakitai - Single (April 1, 2012 - Present)
- Theme Song"Kiyoshi Theme" by Dale Oliver - Single (October 8, 2010 - March 31, 2012)
- Theme Song"Coming Alive" by AD/AM - Single (February 19, 2010 - October 7, 2010)
- Theme Song"Kiyoshi Theme" by Dale Oliver - Single (December 9, 2008 - February 18, 2010)
- Theme Song"World Elite" by Dale Oliver - with World Elite - Team (July 23, 2009 - January 4, 2010)
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 Gaora TV Championship
Championship International Wrestling
- 1 CIW United States Heavyweight Championship
UPW Pro Wrestling
- 1 UPW Alternative Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- AJPW Gaora TV Championship Tournament Winner (2013)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- World Elite - Doug Williams, Eric Young, Homicide, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Nick Aldis / Magnus, Rob Terry, Shawn Daivari (July 23, 2009 - January 4, 2010)