On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Michiaki Yoshimura, 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.
Michiaki Yoshimura (吉村道明) was born in Gifu, Japan on September 19, 1926.
He died on February 15, 2003 at the age of 76.
Michiaki Yoshimura Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMichiaki Yoshimura (吉村道明)
- Ring Names
- Michiaki Yoshimura (April 1, 1954 - March 3, 1973)
- Yoshimura (September 9, 1964 - February 26, 1965)
- Yoshimura (September 16, 1959 - April 19, 1961)
- Born September 19, 1926
- Died February 15, 2003 (aged 76)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceGifu, Japan
- Billed From
- Gifu, Japan
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 238 lbs (108 kg) (January 1, 1961 - March 3, 1973)
- 209 lbs (95 kg) (April 1, 1954 - December 31, 1960)
- NicknamesFighting General; Hinotama Kozō (Fireball Kid)
Career History
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Roles
- Producer (December 20, 1963 - March 3, 1973)
- Wrestler (April 1, 1954 - March 3, 1973)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
JWAFebruary 3, 1962 March 3, 1973 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 23, 1969 February 27, 1969 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 25, 1969 February 27, 1969 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACFebruary 17, 1969 February 21, 1969 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 23, 1969 February 7, 1969 Promotion NWA, 
BTW HAWAIISeptember 9, 1964 October 14, 1964 Promotion NWA, MPPSeptember 16, 1959 April 26, 1961 Promotion JWAMay 1, 1957 September 16, 1959 -
Images History
Jan 1969
Sep 1959
Apr 1954 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face May 1, 1957 March 3, 1973
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Finishers
- Rolling Clutch Hold/Kaitenebigatame - Sunset Flip (May 1, 1957 - March 3, 1973)
Titles & Accomplishments
Japanese Wrestling Association
- 10 All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 with Toyonobori, 1 with Hiro Matsuda, 1 with Giant Baba, 3 with Kintaro Oki, 3 with Antonio Inoki, 1 with Seiji Sakaguchi)
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Giant Baba)