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.

Osamu Kido has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

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".

Osamu Kido Profile Index

Profile Info

GenderMale
Real NameOsamu Kido (木戸修)
Ring Names
- Osamu Kido (February 21, 1969 - February 22, 2010)
Born February 2, 1950
Died December 11, 2023 (aged 73)
NationalityJapan
Birth PlaceKawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
Billed From
- Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
- 231 lbs (105 kg)
NicknamesSapporo Man
NotesKido 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 History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionIGF	February 22, 2010	February 22, 2010
PromotionINDY	September 11, 2005	February 22, 2010
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 1986	November 2, 2001
PromotionWAR	September 11, 1993	October 11, 1993
PromotionUWF J	October 5, 1984	September 11, 1985
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 20, 1976	August 28, 1984
PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 13, 1972	June 1, 1975
PromotionJWA	March 5, 1969	November 24, 1971

Images History

Sep 2005
Jan 1999
Jan 1986
Jan 1972
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Face September 11, 2005 February 22, 2010
Face February 21, 1969 November 2, 2001

Alignment	Details	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

New Japan Pro Wrestling
- x1 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)