Osamu Nishimura

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Osamu Nishimura, 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 Nishimura (西村修) was born in Tokyo, Japan on September 23, 1971.

He died on February 28, 2025 at the age of 53.

Osamu Nishimura has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameOsamu Nishimura (西村修)
• Ring Names
  • Osamu Nishimura (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Nishimu Lama (September 22, 2007 - October 16, 2007)
  • Shogun (April 21, 1995 - April 22, 1995)
• Born September 23, 1971
• Died February 28, 2025 (aged 53)
• NationalityJapan
• Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
• Billed From
  • Tokyo, Japan
• Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
• Weight
  • 231 lbs (105 kg)
• NicknamesMr. Muga

Career History

• Roles

  • Part Time Wrestler (January 8, 2015 - February 28, 2025)
  • Politician (February 6, 2011 - February 28, 2025)
  • Wrestler (June 2, 2000 - January 7, 2015)
  • Politician (March 22, 2010 - July 11, 2010)
  • Wrestler (April 21, 1991 - August 8, 1998)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionINDY	February 25, 2006	February 28, 2025
  PromotionFMW E	August 24, 2024	August 24, 2024
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	June 17, 2023	March 9, 2024
  PromotionDDT	August 20, 2022	December 29, 2022
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	November 23, 2007	July 22, 2021
  PromotionBJW	September 25, 2012	December 31, 2012
  PromotionHUSTLE	September 22, 2007	October 16, 2007
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	June 2, 2000	January 24, 2006
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	July 18, 2004	December 1, 2004
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 1998	August 8, 1998
  PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	June 19, 1997	December 20, 1997
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	October 15, 1995	April 30, 1997
  PromotionINDY	April 23, 1994	May 20, 1995
  PromotionNWA	April 23, 1994	March 25, 1995
  PromotionECW	August 28, 1994	March 3, 1995
  PromotionNJPWBrand Young Lions	April 21, 1991	August 8, 1993

• Images History

  

  Jan 2018

  

  Sep 2012

  

  Mar 2010

  

  Jan 1998

  

  Apr 1991

  

  Apr 1990

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Tweener		April 21, 1991	February 28, 2025

• Finishers

  • Northern Lights Suplex - Abdominal Stretch, sometimes into a Cradle (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Cobra Twist - Reverse Rolling Prawn Hold, sometimes from a Waist-lock Backward Roll (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Japanese Leg Roll Clutch (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Octopus Hold (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Backslide Pin (April 21, 1991 - February 28, 2025)
  • Spinning Toe Hold (November 22, 2001 - February 28, 2025)
  • Diving Moonsault (April 21, 1991 - May 20, 1995)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song“The Best” by Tina Turner - AJPW - Single (January 1, 2014 - February 28, 2025)
  • Theme Song“Muga Govern” by Osamu Suzuki - AJPW - Single (January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011)
  • Theme Song“Asche Zu Asche” by Rammstein - CMLL - Single (May 13, 2002 - May 14, 2002)
  • Theme Song“You Only Live Twice” by Nancy Sinatra - ECW - Single (September 20, 1994 - March 3, 1995)
  • Theme Song“Symphony No. 8” by Gustav Mahler - NJPW - Single
  • Theme Song“Heaven Knows” - NJPW/Freelance - Single (February 7, 1998 - December 31, 2013)
  • Theme Song“Violence Wind” - NJPW - Single (October 15, 1995 - December 31, 1998)
  • Theme Song“Flying High Again” by Osamu Suzuki - NJPW - Single
  • Theme Song“Thunder Run” - NJPW - Single

Titles & Accomplishments

• New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • x2 IWGP Tag Team Championship (1 with Tatsumi Fujinami, 1 with Hiroyoshi Tenzan)
  • x1 NJPW G1 Tag League (2003) (with Hiroyoshi Tenzan)

• Catch Wrestling Association

  • 1 CWA Submission Shootfighting Championship 

  Funking Conservatory

  • 1 !Bang! TV World Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 FC United States Heavyweight Championship

  Global Wrestling Federation

  • 1 GWF Light Heavyweight Championship

  New Korea Pro-Wrestling Association

  • 3 NKPWA World Heavyweight Championship

  Wrestling New Classic

  • 1 WNC Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • NJPW Catch of Lancashire Tournament Winner (1996)
  • NJPW G1 Tag League Winner (2003 – with Hiroyoshi Tenzan)
  • NJPW Triathlon Survivor Winner (2002 – with Manabu Nakanishi & Yutaka Yoshie)
  • NJPW Tag Team Best Bout (2002 - with Manabu Nakanishi vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Masahiro Chono on 06/05)
  • NJPW Technique Award (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • IWW One Night Tournament Winner (1998)
  • Nikkan Sports Technique Award (2001, 2002, 2003)
  • 88° in PWI 500 (1998)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Osamu Nishimura & Tatsumi Fujinami - Tatsumi Fujinami (April 21, 2001 - September 9, 2007)

Games Appearances (2)

Wrestle Kingdom 2

Wrestle Kingdom