Osamu Kido: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Osamu Kido, 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.

Osamu Kido (木戸修) was born in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan on February 2, 1950.

He died on December 11, 2023 at the age of 73.

Kido participated in the foundation of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in 1972 and the foundation of Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) in 1984. The legendary Karl Gotch called him "his son".

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Osamu Kido (木戸修)
Ring Names
- Osamu Kido ( February 21, 1969 - February 22, 2010)
Born February 2, 1950
Died December 11, 2023 (aged 73)
Nationality Japan
Birth Place Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
Billed From
- Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
Nicknames Sapporo Man
Notes Kido participated in the foundation of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) in 1972 and the foundation of Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) in 1984. The legendary Karl Gotch called him "his son".

Career History

Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( September 11, 2005 - February 22, 2010)
- Wrestler ( February 21, 1969 - November 2, 2001)

Promotions / Brands

Promotion	from	to
Promotion INDY	September 11, 2005	February 22, 2010
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 1986	November 2, 2001
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 20, 1976	August 28, 1984
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 13, 1972	June 1, 1975
Promotion JWA	March 5, 1969	November 24, 1971

Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to
Face September 11, 2005 February 22, 2010
Face February 21, 1969 November 2, 2001
Images History

Sep 2005
Jan 1999
Jan 1986
Jan 1972

Alignment	from	to
Face	September 11, 2005	February 22, 2010
Face	February 21, 1969	November 2, 2001

Finishers
- Kido Clutch - Reverse side roll cradle ( February 21, 1969 - February 22, 2010)
- Fujiwara Armbar ( February 21, 1969 - February 22, 2010)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Black Rider" by Shunichi Tokura - Single ( January 4, 1986 - November 2, 2001)
- Theme Song "Black Impulse" by Tight Rope - Single ( February 21, 1969 - January 3, 1986)

Titles & Accomplishments

Titles Won
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 IWGP Tag Team Championship (with Akira Maeda)
Other Accomplishments
- NJPW New Year Tag Tournament Winner (1991 - with Kengo Kimura)
- UWF Three Tour Tournament Winner (1985)
- Tokyo Sports Service Award (2001)