Kiyoshi / SUSHI - Pro Wrestler Profile

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 Nationality: JapanJapan
  • 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
    Promotionfromto
    Promotion INDY May 28, 2016 Present
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPW February 29, 2012 November 25, 2018
    Promotion TNA / Impact WrestlingTNA December 9, 2008 December 7, 2010
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPW August 28, 2004 April 11, 2010
    Promotion World Wrestling CouncilWWC September 15, 2007 December 1, 2007
  • Face / Heel Turns
    Alignmentfromto
    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 2012
    Apr 2012
    Oct 2010
    Oct 2010
    Feb 2010
    Feb 2010
    Dec 2008
    Dec 2008
    Feb 1998
    Feb 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

Kiyoshi / SUSHI Game Appearances

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