On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Masahiko Kimura, 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.
Masahiko Kimura (木村 政彦) was born in Kawajiri, Hiroshima, Japan on September 10, 1917.
He died on April 18, 1993 at the age of 75.
Masahiko Kimura Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Masahiko Kimura (木村 政彦)
- Ring Names
- Masahiko Kimura ( February 19, 1954 - September 8, 1957)
- Masa Kimura ( March 5, 1952 - September 8, 1957)
- Born September 10, 1917
- Died April 18, 1993 (aged 75)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth Place Kawajiri, Hiroshima, Japan
- Billed From
- Kawajiri, Hiroshima, Japan
- Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight
- 187 lbs (85 kg)
- Nicknames He is considered one of the greatest judoka of all time, and is famous for his fights against Hélio Gracie, Waldemar Santana and Rikidozan.
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler ( March 5, 1952 - September 8, 1957)
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Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
CMLLAugust 17, 1956 January 11, 1957 Promotion 
JWAFebruary 19, 1954 December 22, 1954 Promotion 
NWAMarch 5, 1952 July 27, 1952 -
Images History
Mar 1952 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face February 19, 1954 December 22, 1954
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Finishers
- Kimura Lock ( March 5, 1952 - September 8, 1957)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Other Accomplishments
- All-Japan Collegiate Championships (1935)
- 1936 Takudai Kosen Judo Championship
- 7th All-Japan Judo Championships (1937)
- 8th All Japan Judo Championship (1938)
- 9th All Japan Judo Championship (1939)
- Ten-Ran Shiai tournament (1940)
- West Japan Judo Championship (1947)
- All Japan Judo Championship (1949 - drew with Takahiko Ishikawa)