Minoru Suzuki

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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Minoru Suzuki, 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.

Minoru Suzuki (鈴木 実) was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan on June 17, 1968, and he is currently 57 years old.

He is currently working for Major League Wrestling and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Minoru Suzuki.

Currently, he is a member of the team of Contra Unit.

Minoru Suzuki is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career.

Minoru Suzuki Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMinoru Suzuki (鈴木 実)
  • Ring Names
    • Minoru Suzuki (June 23, 1988 - Present)
  • Born June 17, 1968 (age 57)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceYokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • NicknamesPuroresu Ō (The King of Pro Wrestling); Sekaiichi Seikaku no Warui Otoko (The Man with the Worst Personality in the World)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (June 13, 2003 - Present)
    • MMA Fighter (September 21, 1993 - March 9, 2013)
    • Wrestler (June 23, 1988 - September 20, 1993)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWJune 1, 2024Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYSeptember 9, 2004Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 27, 2017June 10, 2024
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 12, 2022February 23, 2024
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWJuly 6, 2023December 31, 2023
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 1, 2022April 13, 2022
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTOctober 24, 2021November 18, 2021
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWSeptember 5, 2021October 15, 2021
    PromotionRevolution Pro WrestlingRPWJanuary 20, 2018December 15, 2019
    PromotionRing of HonorROHSeptember 22, 2017October 15, 2017
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight January 10, 2015December 5, 2016
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight December 23, 2010January 5, 2015
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight March 10, 2006July 31, 2011
    PromotionKensuke Office Pro-WrestlingKOPWFebruary 17, 2008July 5, 2008
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLMay 11, 2007May 20, 2007
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight July 10, 2004January 21, 2007
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLENovember 23, 2006December 26, 2006
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 13, 2003September 28, 2005
    PromotionPro Wrestling Fujiwara GumiPWFGMarch 4, 1991December 5, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSApril 1, 1991December 12, 1991
    PromotionNewborn UWFUWF NEWBORNApril 14, 1989December 1, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions June 23, 1988March 16, 1989

  • Images History

    Dec 2010
    Dec 2010
    Jun 2003
    Jun 2003
    Jun 1988
    Jun 1988

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJune 1, 2024Present
    FaceJanuary 5, 2023May 31, 2024
    HeelJune 23, 1988January 4, 2023

  • Finishers

    • Sleeper Hold (June 13, 2003 - Present)
    • Gotch-style Piledriver - Cradle Piledriver (June 23, 1988 - Present)
    • Saka Otoshi - Inverted Headlock Takeover transitioned into a Sleeper Hold (June 13, 2003 - Present)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Kaze Ni Nare (2018 Version)" by Ayumi Nakamura - Single (June 23, 2018 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Suzuki-Gun Ichi-Ban" by Yonosuke Kitamura & Ayumi Nakamura - with Suzuki-Gun - Team (June 23, 2018 - December 23, 2022)
    • Theme Song"Kaze Ni Nare" by Ayumi Nakamura - Single (December 23, 2003 - June 22, 2018)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Pro Wrestling NOAH

    Ring of Honor

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Major League Wrestling

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 2 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with NOSAWA Rongai)
    • 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Taiyō Kea)

    Revolution Pro Wrestling

    • 1 British Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 Undisputed British Tag Team Championship (with Zack Sabre Jr.)

    Tenryu Project

    • 1 Tenryu Project Six Man Tag Team Champion (with Kengo and YASSHI)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2009 - with NOSAWA Rongai)
    • AJPW Champion Carnival Winner (2009, 2010)
    • AJPW Kokomi Sakura Cup (2010)
    • PW Noah Global League Winner (2016)
    • ZERO1 Akebono-do Ultimate Tag Tournament (2012 - with Yoshihiro Takayama)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (2004 - with Yoshihiro Takayama; 2008 - with Taiyō Kea)
    • Tokyo Sports MVP Award (2006)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2015)
    • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (2004)
    • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year Award (2010 - vs. Masakatsu Funaki, 03/21)
    • Nikkan Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2011)
    • Nikkan Sports Fighting Spirit Award (2006)
    • Nikkan Sports Technique Award (2004, 2005)
    • 14° in PWI 500 (2007)
    • 1 King of Pancrase Openweight Championship

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (1)

Minoru Suzuki
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