Mitsuharu Misawa

Known as: Mitsuharu Misawa, Tiger Mask (II), Kamikaze Misawa
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Mitsuharu Misawa, 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.

Mitsuharu Misawa (三沢 光晴) (born Mitsuharu Kotake (小竹 光晴)) was born in Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan on June 18, 1962.

He died on June 13, 2009 at the age of 46.

Mitsuharu Misawa is a 8-time World Champion, and has won a total of 20 championships in major promotions during his career.

He was the founder of Pro Wrestling NOAH, and is known for being one of AJPW's Four Heavenly Pillars in the 1990s, which had tremendous influence on indie wrestlers abroad in the Anglosphere for years after.
He was the second incarnation of the Tiger Mask character.

Mitsuharu Misawa Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMitsuharu Misawa (三沢 光晴) (born Mitsuharu Kotake (小竹 光晴))
  • Ring Names
    • Mitsuharu Misawa (May 15, 1990 - June 13, 2009)
    • Tiger Mask (II) (July 31, 1984 - May 14, 1990)
    • Kamikaze Misawa (March 23, 1984 - July 30, 1984)
    • Mitsuharu Misawa (August 21, 1981 - March 22, 1984)
  • Born June 18, 1962
  • Died June 13, 2009 (aged 46)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceYubari, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Koshigaya, Saitama, Japan (August 21, 1981 - June 13, 2009)
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 240 lbs (109 kg) (May 15, 1990 - June 13, 2009)
    • 215 lbs (98 kg) (August 21, 1981 - May 14, 1990)
  • NicknamesGlass Ace (as Tiger Mask II); Heir to the Royal Road; Leader of the Ark; Mr. Triple Crown; Nobleman of the Untouchable Elbow; Symbol of All Japan; The Emerald Warrior
  • NotesHe was the founder of Pro Wrestling NOAH, and is known for being one of AJPW's Four Heavenly Pillars in the 1990s, which had tremendous influence on indie wrestlers abroad in the Anglosphere for years after.
    He was the second incarnation of the Tiger Mask character.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (August 21, 1981 - June 13, 2009)
    • President, Promoter (August 5, 2000 - June 13, 2009)
    • Producer (September 1, 1998 - June 13, 2009)
    • Coach (January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2008)
    • President (May 7, 1999 - May 28, 2000)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight June 16, 2000June 13, 2009
    PromotionRing of HonorROHNovember 2, 2007November 3, 2007
    PromotionWestside Xtreme WrestlingWXWMarch 20, 2005March 20, 2005
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO-ONEZERO ONEMarch 2, 2001April 18, 2001
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1986July 20, 2000
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 26, 1984May 31, 1986
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLMarch 23, 1984July 13, 1984
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 21, 1981March 1, 1984

  • Images History

    Dec 2006
    Dec 2006
    Aug 2000
    Aug 2000
    Feb 1992
    Feb 1992
    May 1990
    May 1990
    Jul 1984
    Jul 1984
    Aug 1981
    Aug 1981

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJuly 31, 1984June 13, 2009
    TweenerAugust 21, 1981July 30, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Emerald Flowsion - Sitout Side Powerslam (January 28, 1998 - June 13, 2009)
    • Tiger Driver '91 - Stout Double Underhook Powerbomb (January 26, 1991 - June 13, 2009)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Spartan X” by Keith Morrison - Single (May 26, 1990 - June 13, 2009)
    • Theme Song“WAR IN SPACE theme” by Toshiaki Tsushima - Single
    • Theme Song“Red Zone Fighter” by Tokio23 - Single (May 17, 1990 - May 25, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Yakusoku no Hashi” by Motoharu Sano - Single (May 16, 1990 - May 16, 1990)
    • Theme Song"Omae wa Tora ni Nare" - Single (July 31, 1984 - May 14, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    Pro Wrestling NOAH

  • Other Accomplishments

    • International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2023)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • 2° in PWI 500 (1997)
    • 6° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • 6° in PWI Years Tag Teams (2003 - with Kenta Kobashi)
    • 11° in PWI Years Tag Teams (2003 - with Toshiaki Kawada)
    • NOAH Global Tag League (2009 - with Go Shiozaki)
    • Tokyo Sports MVP Award (2007)
    • Tokyo Sports Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
    • Tokyo Sports Fighting Sport Award (1985, 1990)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (1995 - with Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue, 06/09; 1997 vs. Kenta Kobashi, 10/21; 1998 - vs. Kenta Kobashi, 10/31; 2003 - vs. Kenta Kobashi, 03/01; 2007 - with Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi & Yoshiro Takayama, 10/21)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1990, 1997)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (1991 - with Toshiaki Kawada; 1993, 1994 - with Kenta Kobashi)
    • Tokyo Sports Newcomer Award (1982)
    • Tokyo Sports Special Grand Prize (1992)
    • Nikkan Sports Match of the Year (2007 with Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi & Yoshihiro Takayama on December 2)
    • Nikkan Sports Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2009)
    • WON Best Flying Wrestler (1985, 1986)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (1985 with Topé con Giro)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1990, 1991 vs.  Jumbo Tsuruta)
    • WON Match of the Year (1985 vs. Kuniaki Kobayashi on June 21)
    • WON Match of the Year (1996 with Jun Akiyama vs. Steve Williams and Johnny Ace on June 7)
    • WON Match of the Year (1998 vs. Kenta Kobashi on October 31)
    • WON Match of the Year (1999 vs. Kenta Kobashi on June 11)
    • WON Match of the Year (2003 vs. Kenta Kobashi on March 1)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (1997, 1999)
    • WON Most Underrated Wrestler (1988)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1991 with Toshiaki Kawada, 1995 with Kenta Kobashi, 1996 and 1997 with Jun Akiyama)
    • WON Wrestler of the Year (1995, 1997, 1999)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (3)

Mitsuharu Misawa
Wrestle Kingdom
Mitsuharu Misawa
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2
Wu Fang
Wcw Vs The World

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