Osamu Kido: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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, and he is currently 73 years old.

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 (age 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)

Companies / Promotions

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

Face / Heel Turns

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

Images

Sep 2005

Jan 1999

Jan 1986

Jan 1972

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)