Kuniaki Kobayashi

Known as: Kuniaki Kobayashi, Chin Kobiashi, Kid Koby, Kobayashi, Taro Kobayashi
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kuniaki Kobayashi, 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.

Kuniaki Kobayashi (小林 邦昭) was born in Komoro, Nagano, Japan on January 11, 1956.

He died on September 9, 2024 at the age of 68.

Kuniaki Kobayashi has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Kuniaki Kobayashi was inducted in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the NJPW Greatest Wrestlers wing.

Kuniaki Kobayashi Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKuniaki Kobayashi (小林 邦昭)
  • Ring Names
    • Kuniaki Kobayashi (November 25, 1982 - September 9, 2024)
    • Chin Kobiashi (November 25, 1982 - December 24, 1982)
    • Kuniaki Kobayashi (September 5, 1982 - November 24, 1982)
    • Kid Koby (August 20, 1982 - September 4, 1982)
    • Kobayashi (June 22, 1980 - September 12, 1982)
    • Kuniaki Kobayashi (June 22, 1974 - June 21, 1980)
    • Kobayashi (October 19, 1973 - June 21, 1974)
    • Taro Kobayashi (May 21, 1973 - May 3, 1974)
    • Kuniaki Kobayashi (January 20, 1973 - May 20, 1973)
  • Born January 11, 1956
  • Died September 9, 2024 (aged 68)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceKomoro, Nagano, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Komoro, Nagano, Japan (January 20, 1973 - September 9, 2024)
    • Japan (May 21, 1973 - May 24, 1974)
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 231 lbs (105 kg)
  • NicknamesTiger Hunter

Career History

  • Roles

    • Coach (April 22, 2000 - September 9, 2024)
    • Part Time Wrestler (January 4, 2017 - January 4, 2017)
    • Part Time Wrestler (April 30, 2007 - January 13, 2013)
    • Part Time Wrestler (May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2003)
    • Wrestler (January 20, 1973 - April 21, 2000)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 22, 2000September 9, 2024
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYApril 30, 2007January 13, 2013
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 1, 1990April 21, 2000
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARMarch 3, 1993January 7, 1994
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight May 28, 1987December 31, 1989
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight December 12, 1984March 10, 1987
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight October 8, 1982September 20, 1984
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJune 22, 1980December 25, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, National Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODAugust 20, 1982August 20, 1982
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions June 22, 1974June 5, 1980
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 21, 1973May 24, 1974
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCOctober 19, 1973May 24, 1974
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWAugust 7, 1973September 25, 1973
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 21, 1973July 7, 1973
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions January 20, 1973April 1, 1973

  • Images History

    Apr 2000
    Apr 2000
    Jan 1990
    Jan 1990
    Oct 1982
    Oct 1982
    Jun 1980
    Jun 1980
    Jan 1973
    Jan 1973

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceFebruary 6, 1993April 21, 2000
    FaceJanuary 1, 1990February 5, 1993
    HeelOctober 8, 1982December 31, 1989
    TweenerJanuary 20, 1973October 7, 1982

  • Finishers

    • Fisherman Suplex (January 20, 1973 - January 13, 2013)
    • Rear Naked Choke (January 20, 1973 - January 13, 2013)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"The Room (Brainwash)" by Rick Wakeman - Single (May 28, 1987 - January 13, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Hot Point" by Masanori Sasaji - Single (December 12, 1984 - March 10, 1987)
    • Theme Song"Blue Eyed Soul" by Carl Douglas - Single (October 26, 1982 - November 4, 1982)

Titles & Accomplishments

Teams & Relations

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