Riki Choshu

Known as: Riki Choshu, Mitsuo Yoshida
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Riki Choshu - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Riki Choshu, 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.

Mitsuo Yoshida (吉田 光雄) (born Kwak Gwang-ung (곽광웅)) was born in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi, Japan on December 3, 1951, and he is currently 73 years old.

Riki Choshu is a 3-time World Champion, and has won a total of 9 championships in major promotions during his career.

He is the founder of Japan Pro Wrestling, Fighting of World Japan Pro Wrestling, and Riki Pro. He was also a longtime booker for New Japan during the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s.

Riki Choshu Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameMitsuo Yoshida (吉田 光雄) (born Kwak Gwang-ung (곽광웅))
  • Ring Names
    • Riki Choshu (April 22, 1977 - Present)
    • Mitsuo Yoshida (August 8, 1974 - April 21, 1977)
  • Born December 3, 1951 (age 73)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan, Nationality: South KoreaSouth Korea
  • Birth PlaceTokuyama, Yamaguchi, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokuyama, Japan (August 8, 1974 - June 26, 2019)
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (184 cm)
  • Weight
    • 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • NicknamesKakumei Senshi (Fighter of Revolution)
  • NotesHe is the founder of Japan Pro Wrestling, Fighting of World Japan Pro Wrestling, and Riki Pro. He was also a longtime booker for New Japan during the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (September 27, 2010 - June 26, 2019)
    • Promoter (January 5, 1998 - June 26, 2019)
    • Wrestler (January 4, 2001 - September 26, 2010)
    • Producer (January 1, 1988 - September 26, 2010)
    • Part Time Wrestler (July 30, 2000 - January 3, 2001)
    • Wrestler (August 8, 1974 - January 4, 1998)
    • Promoter (October 9, 1984 - March 30, 1987)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYSeptember 27, 2010June 26, 2019
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight October 8, 2005September 26, 2010
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEMarch 7, 2004August 8, 2006
    PromotionFighting of World Japan Pro-WrestlingWJNovember 1, 2002August 12, 2004
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1987May 31, 2002
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARFebruary 14, 1993April 2, 1993
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight December 12, 1984February 5, 1987
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 4, 1977September 1, 1984
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAApril 25, 1982December 25, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 14, 1975July 21, 1975
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMarch 2, 1975March 2, 1975
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJanuary 31, 1975January 31, 1975
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions August 8, 1974August 31, 1974

  • Images History

    Jan 2017
    Jan 2017
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Jan 1997
    Jan 1997
    Dec 1984
    Dec 1984
    Aug 1974
    Aug 1974

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJune 1, 1987June 26, 2019
    HeelOctober 8, 1982May 31, 1987
    TweenerMarch 4, 1977October 7, 1982
    HeelJanuary 14, 1975March 3, 1977
    TweenerAugust 8, 1974January 13, 1975

  • Finishers

    • Lariat (August 8, 1974 - June 26, 2019)
    • Sasori-gatame - Sharpshooter (August 8, 1974 - June 26, 2019)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Power Hall" by Susumu Hirasawara - Single (August 8, 1974 - June 26, 2019)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Yoshiaki Yatsu)
    • 1 PWF World Heavyweight Championship

    Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 WMG Tag Team Championship (with Genichiro Tenryu)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version) (with Seiji Sakaguchi)

    Universal Wrestling Association

    • 1 UWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 UWA World Tag Team Championship (with Gran Hamada)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (class of 2022)
    • NJPW Super Grade Tag League Winner (1992) (with Shinya Hashimoto)
    • NJPW Six Man Tag Team Cup League Winner (1988) (with Antonio Inoki and Kantaro Hoshino)
    • NJPW World Cup Tournament Winner (1989)
    • Tokyo Sports Distinguished Service Award (1983)
    • Tokyo Sports Effort Award (1977)
    • 4 Tokyo Sports Fighting Sport Award (1979, 1986, 1988, 1989)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Tatsumi Fujinami on April 3)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1984 - vs. Antonio Inoki on August 2)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1985 - vs. Jumbo Tsuruta on November 4)
    • Tokyo Sports Match of the Year (1993 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu on January 4)
    • Tokyo Sports Service Award (1997)
    • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (1981)
    • WON Best Booker Award (1992)
    • WON Promoter of the Year (1995, 1996, 1997)
    • WON Wrestler of the Year (1987)
    • WON Hall of Fame (class of 1996)
    • 30° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (5)

Riki Choshu
Wrestle Kingdom 2
Riki Choshu
Wrestle Kingdom
Riki Choshu
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2
Mad Oahu
Wcw Vs The World
Riki Chosyu
SuperStar Pro Wrestling

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