On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Ryuma Go, 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.
Hiroshi Yagi (八木 宏) was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 23, 1956.
He died on October 18, 2009 at the age of 53.
Ryuma Go has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
He was a co-founder of Pioneer Senshi, one of the first Japanese indie promotions. He also founded Oriental Pro-Wrestling (Oriental Pro), Go Gundan, Samurai Project Pro Wrestling (Samurai Project), and Wrestle Aid Project (WAP).
Ryuma Go Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameHiroshi Yagi (八木 宏)
- Ring Names
- Ryuma Go (July 6, 1987 - August 30, 2009)
- The Super Ninja (January 23, 1987 - July 5, 1987)
- Mister Go (April 27, 1986 - February 4, 1988)
- Ninja Go (April 12, 1986 - January 22, 1987)
- Ryuma Go (July 4, 1976 - April 11, 1986)
- Hiroshi Yagi (September 9, 1972 - July 3, 1976)
- Born March 23, 1956
- Died October 18, 2009 (aged 53)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
- Billed From
- Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 242 lbs (110 kg)
- NicknamesPro-Wrestling Baka
- NotesHe was a co-founder of Pioneer Senshi, one of the first Japanese indie promotions. He also founded Oriental Pro-Wrestling (Oriental Pro), Go Gundan, Samurai Project Pro Wrestling (Samurai Project), and Wrestle Aid Project (WAP).
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (May 16, 2004 - August 30, 2009)
- Promoter (January 25, 2004 - May 2, 2005)
- Promoter (November 15, 1988 - September 9, 2000)
- Wrestler (September 9, 1972 - July 28, 2001)
- Coach (January 1, 1983 - January 27, 1984)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion
INDYNovember 15, 1988 August 30, 2009 Promotion
FMWMay 5, 1996 May 5, 1996 Promotion
WARNovember 29, 1994 April 28, 1995 Promotion
CWUSAApril 10, 1993 June 22, 1994 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 4, 1990 December 13, 1990 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 6, 1987 August 16, 1987 Promotion
NWAApril 11, 1987 May 2, 1987 Promotion
UWFJanuary 23, 1987 May 2, 1987 Promotion
AWAApril 12, 1986 April 27, 1987 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 9, 1984 March 2, 1986 Promotion
MSWApril 11, 1984 September 11, 1984 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 27, 1982 January 27, 1984 Promotion
NWA,
NWA HOLLYWOODJune 1, 1982 July 9, 1982 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
April 2, 1980 May 2, 1982 Promotion
NWAMay 14, 1979 February 8, 1980 Promotion
STAMPEDEOctober 19, 1979 February 8, 1980 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
October 2, 1979 October 4, 1979 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
November 7, 1978 December 16, 1978 Promotion
NWA,
NWA HOLLYWOODAugust 2, 1978 November 7, 1978 Promotion
IWEJuly 4, 1976 May 5, 1978 Promotion
NWAJanuary 4, 1974 January 19, 1976 Promotion
STAMPEDEJanuary 4, 1974 October 18, 1974 Promotion
JPJanuary 24, 1974 February 7, 1974 Promotion
DMPJanuary 24, 1974 January 24, 1974 Promotion
IWESeptember 9, 1972 March 14, 1973 Promotion
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
January 6, 1973 February 28, 1973 -
Images History
Feb 2005
Jan 1997
Nov 1988
Aug 1982
Jul 1976
Sep 1972 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener August 1, 1994 August 30, 2009 Face November 15, 1988 July 31, 1994 Tweener April 11, 1987 November 14, 1988 Heel December 9, 1984 April 10, 1987 Face April 2, 1980 December 8, 1984 Heel August 2, 1978 April 1, 1980 Face July 4, 1976 August 1, 1978 Heel January 4, 1974 July 3, 1976 Face September 9, 1972 January 3, 1974
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Finishers
- Lariat (November 15, 1988 - August 30, 2009)
- Dragon Sleeper
- German Suplex
- Jumping Neckbreaker
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - Single
- Theme Song“Big Challenger” by The Challenger - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling
Championship Wrestling USA
- 2 Championship Wrestling USA International Tag Team Championship (with Jesse Barr)
NWA Hollywood
- 1 NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship
- 2 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (1 with Black Gordman, 1 with Mr. Toyo)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Kokusai Ketsumeigun - Rusher Kimura, Apollo Sugawara, Goro Tsurumi, Masahiko Takasugi (December 9, 1984 - March 2, 1986)