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 45 years old.
He is currently a Wrestler, working for Independent promotions, under the ring name of SUSHI.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Akira 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 45)
- Nationality Japan
- Birth Place Takarazuka, Hyōgo, Japan
- Billed From
- Osaka, Japan
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
- Nicknames The Japanese Lightning, The Magic Ninja
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( February 1, 1998 - Present)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion INDY May 28, 2016 Present Promotion AJPW February 29, 2012 November 25, 2018 Promotion TNA December 9, 2008 December 7, 2010 Promotion AJPW August 28, 2004 April 11, 2010 Promotion WWC September 15, 2007 December 1, 2007 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment 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 - Images
Apr 2012Oct 2010Feb 2010Dec 2008Feb 1998
- 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)
- 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
- Titles Won
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 Gaora TV Championship
Championship International Wrestling
- 1 CIW United States Heavyweight Championship
UPW Pro Wrestling
- 1 UPW Alternative Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- AJPW Gaora TV Championship Tournament Winner (2013)
Relations
- 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)
Kiyoshi / SUSHI Game Appearances
Coming soon.