Masa Saito / Mr. Saito

Known as: The Unknown Soldier, The Pirate, Assassin #3, Masa Saito, Mr. Saito, Masanori Saito
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Masa Saito / Mr. Saito, 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.

Masanori Saito (斎藤 昌典) was born in Tokyo, Japan on February 1, 1942.

He died on July 14, 2018 at the age of 76.

Masa Saito / Mr. Saito has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Masa Saito / Mr. Saito Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMasanori Saito (斎藤 昌典)
  • Ring Names
    • The Unknown Soldier (February 16, 1989 - February 16, 1989)
    • The Pirate (February 20, 1988 - February 21, 1988)
    • Assassin #3 (July 1, 1981 - October 14, 1981)
    • Masa Saito (July 13, 1968 - December 31, 2014)
    • Mr. Saito (April 24, 1968 - February 16, 1990)
    • Masanori Saito (June 3, 1965 - April 23, 1968)
  • Born February 1, 1942
  • Died July 14, 2018 (aged 76)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan (June 3, 1965 - January 4, 1997)
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • NicknamesChopstick Charlie; Mr. Torture

Career History

  • Roles

    • Producer (January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2014)
    • Coach (February 14, 1999 - December 31, 2014)
    • Ambassador (November 15, 2005 - March 9, 2014)
    • Ambassador (February 14, 1999 - August 11, 2004)
    • Commentator (December 18, 1991 - October 9, 2000)
    • Part Time Wrestler (February 14, 1999 - February 14, 1999)
    • Wrestler (June 3, 1965 - January 4, 1997)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionKensuke Office Pro-WrestlingKOPWNovember 15, 2005March 9, 2014
    PromotionFighting of World Japan Pro-WrestlingWJNovember 1, 2002August 11, 2004
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWFebruary 14, 1999January 1, 2003
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 26, 1987January 4, 1997
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 27, 1995January 27, 1995
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 21, 1991March 21, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWDecember 16, 1990December 16, 1990
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 26, 1986April 19, 1987
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 16, 1985May 20, 1985
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMay 22, 1983April 28, 1985
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 1, 1983April 21, 1983
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 21, 1981December 28, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 5, 1980November 26, 1981
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJuly 1, 1981October 14, 1981
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMarch 9, 1981May 25, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWSeptember 5, 1980December 25, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 5, 1980September 2, 1980
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 27, 1979February 8, 1980
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEApril 9, 1979April 24, 1979
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 8, 1969February 10, 1979
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 23, 1977February 10, 1979
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 17, 1978October 20, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFAugust 22, 1975June 11, 1977
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJuly 16, 1974November 12, 1974
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFAugust 19, 1972October 30, 1974
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 15, 1971May 18, 1973
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAMay 22, 1972January 30, 1973
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 11, 1969December 17, 1970
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFMay 11, 1968October 11, 1969
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJune 8, 1968December 28, 1968
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODApril 24, 1968June 26, 1968
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEJanuary 5, 1967January 31, 1967
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAJune 3, 1965May 31, 1966

  • Images History

    Jan 1997
    Jan 1997
    Mar 1987
    Mar 1987
    May 1983
    May 1983
    Sep 1981
    Sep 1981
    Apr 1979
    Apr 1979
    Oct 1977
    Oct 1977
    Oct 1974
    Oct 1974
    Jun 1968
    Jun 1968
    Jun 1965
    Jun 1965

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJanuary 4, 1997February 14, 1999
    HeelJune 8, 1968January 3, 1997
    TweenerJune 3, 1965June 7, 1968

  • Finishers

    • Kangokugatame / Prison Lock - Kneeling Figure-four Leglock (June 3, 1965 - February 14, 1999)
    • Saito Suplex (June 3, 1965 - February 14, 1999)
    • Dragon Screw (June 3, 1965 - February 14, 1999)
    • Scorpion Death Lock (January 1, 1980 - February 14, 1999)
    • Shinin-no-maki - Cobra Clutch (September 25, 1981 - December 31, 1981)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“The Fight” by Giorgio Moroder - Single (March 26, 1987 - January 4, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Nip Hop" - Single (December 16, 1990 - January 27, 1995)
    • Theme Song"Blue Flash" by Koji Makaino - Single (April 27, 1979 - April 21, 1983)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

      1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version) (with Hiro Matsuda)

    American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA World Heavyweight Championship

    Big Time Wrestling (San Francisco)

    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Kenji Shibuya)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 2 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 5 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (3 with Ivan Koloff, 2 with Mr. Sato)

    NWA All-Star Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (1 with Gene Kiniski, 1 with Dale Lewis)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (with Kenji Shibuya)
    • 2 NWA “Beat the Champ” Television Championship

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2009)
    • Tokyo Sports Service Award (1999)
    • Tokyo Sports Special Grand Prize (1987)
    • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1984)
    • 89° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)

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