Masakatsu Funaki - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Masakatsu Funaki, 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.

Masaharu Funaki (船木 優治) was born in Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan on March 13, 1969, and he is currently 56 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Masakatsu Funaki.

Masakatsu Funaki has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMasaharu Funaki (船木 優治)
  • Ring Names
    • Masakatsu Funaki (September 7, 1989 - Present)
    • Flying Funaki (May 1, 1988 - December 22, 1988)
    • Masaharu Funaki (March 3, 1985 - September 6, 1989)
    • Yuji Funaki (March 26, 1986 - June 14, 1989)
    • Masakatsu Funaki (December 12, 1985 - April 11, 1988)
  • Born March 13, 1969 (age 56)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceHirosaki, Aomori, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 209 lbs (95 kg)
  • NicknamesGolden Boy (of Pancrase); Hybrid Wrestler; The Last Samurai; Yomigaetta Samurai (Modern Day Samurai)
  • NotesHe is a co-founder of Pancrase.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (July 1, 2015 - Present)
    • Wrestler (August 30, 2009 - June 30, 2015)
    • MMA Fighter (December 16, 2012 - December 16, 2012)
    • Actor (January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2009)
    • MMA Fighter (December 31, 2007 - September 23, 2008)
    • MMA Fighter (September 21, 1993 - March 26, 2000)
    • Wrestler (March 3, 1985 - December 5, 1992)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYSeptember 28, 2013Present
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight August 30, 2020September 3, 2023
    PromotionInoki Genome FederationIGFApril 15, 2017November 16, 2017
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTDecember 4, 2016April 29, 2017
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1July 10, 2013June 30, 2015
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1ZERO1September 4, 2014March 13, 2015
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 30, 2009June 30, 2013
    PromotionPro Wrestling Fujiwara GumiPWFGMarch 4, 1991December 5, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSMarch 30, 1991April 23, 1991
    PromotionNewborn UWFUWF NEWBORNMay 4, 1989December 1, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions March 3, 1985April 18, 1988
  • Images History

    Aug 2020
    Aug 2020
    Dec 2016
    Dec 2016
    Jan 2014
    Jan 2014
    Dec 2012
    Dec 2012
    Aug 2009
    Aug 2009
    Sep 1993
    Sep 1993
    May 1989
    May 1989
    Mar 1985
    Mar 1985
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerMarch 3, 1985Present
  • Finishers

    • Hybrid Blaster - Hammerlock Kneeling Reverse Piledriver (June 17, 2012 - Present)
    • Roundhouse Kick (June 30, 2009 - Present)
    • Cross Armbreaker (March 3, 1985 - Present)
    • Heel hook (May 4, 1989 - December 5, 1992)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“TO-U” by Osamu Suzuki - Single (January 1, 2010 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Red Zone" - AJPW - Single (August 30, 2009 - December 31, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Red Zone" - Pancrase - Single (September 21, 1993 - March 26, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Julie's Theme" by Alan Silvestri - Single (March 4, 1991 - December 5, 1992)
    • Theme Song"TO–U (1987)" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (May 4, 1989 - December 1, 1990)
    • Theme Song"Japanese Boy" by Aneka - CWA/Europe - Single (May 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988)
    • Theme Song“Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins - Single (June 29, 1987 - April 18, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Pro Wrestling NOAH

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Keiji Mutoh)

    Chō Hanabi Puroresu

    • 1 Bakuha-ō Championship

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 KO-D Tag Team Championship (with Yukio Sakaguchi)

    Pro Wrestling Zero1

    • 1 World Heavyweight Championship

    Real Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 3 Legend Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • 2 Pancrase Openweight Championship
    • AJPW Akiho Yoshizawa Cup Winner (2010 - with Keiji Mutoh and S1 Mask)
    • AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (2009 - with Keiji Mutoh)
    • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year (2010 - vs. Minoru Suzuki on 03/21)
    • Nikkan Sports Best Tag Team Award (2009 - with Keiji Mutoh)
    • Tokyo Sports Fighting Spirit Award (1990)
    • Tokyo Sports Service Award (2000)
    • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (1993)
    • 65° in PWI 500 (2013)

Teams & Relations

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