On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Seiji Sakaguchi, 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.
Seiji Sakaguchi (坂口征二) was born in Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan on February 17, 1942, and he is currently 83 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Seiji Sakaguchi has won a total of 8 championships in major promotions during his career.
Seiji Sakaguchi was inducted in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 1990 as part of the NJPW Greatest 18 Club wing and in 2007 as part of the NJPW Greatest Wrestlers wing.
He was a former NWA president from 1992 to 1993.
Seiji Sakaguchi Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameSeiji Sakaguchi (坂口征二)
- Ring Names
- Seiji Sakaguchi (January 1, 1970 - Present)
- Big Saka (July 8, 1969 - December 31, 1969)
- Seiji Sakaguchi (August 5, 1967 - July 7, 1969)
- Born February 17, 1942 (age 83)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceKurume, Fukuoka, Japan
- Billed From
- Tokyo, Japan (August 5, 1967 - October 13, 2003)
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 276 lbs (125 kg)
- NicknamesThe Wild Eagle of the World (Sekai no Arawashi)
- NotesHe was a former NWA president from 1992 to 1993.
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (April 1, 2005 - Present)
- Coach (October 18, 2005 - June 30, 2009)
- CEO - Chief Executive Officer (June 1, 2002 - March 31, 2005)
- Part Time Wrestler (September 14, 2003 - October 13, 2003)
- Chairman (June 1, 1999 - May 30, 2003)
- President (July 1, 1989 - May 30, 1999)
- Director of Operation (July 1, 1989 - May 30, 1999)
- Part Time Wrestler (February 20, 1990 - March 2, 1990)
- Wrestler (August 5, 1967 - April 18, 1989)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWMarch 3, 1990 Present Promotion 
NWAAugust 1, 1992 July 31, 1993 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 1, 1973 March 2, 1990 Promotion NWA, 
PPWAugust 15, 1984 August 9, 1986 Promotion 
WWWFMarch 13, 1978 March 30, 1978 Promotion NWA, 
JCPJune 9, 1977 June 10, 1977 Promotion 
JWAAugust 5, 1971 March 6, 1973 Promotion NWAFebruary 20, 1968 June 13, 1971 Promotion 
CSWApril 16, 1971 June 13, 1971 Promotion 
WSSOctober 5, 1970 May 12, 1971 Promotion JWAJuly 27, 1970 August 5, 1970 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIDecember 25, 1969 March 18, 1970 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 14, 1970 February 26, 1970 Promotion 
BTW DETROITJuly 8, 1969 December 6, 1969 Promotion JWAApril 5, 1969 May 16, 1969 Promotion 
GCWNovember 22, 1968 February 21, 1969 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACAugust 26, 1968 October 29, 1968 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 20, 1968 April 23, 1968 Promotion 
WWA HOLLYWOODAugust 5, 1967 December 15, 1967 Promotion JWAFebruary 17, 1967 July 31, 1967 -
Images History
Mar 2022
Jun 2002
Jul 1989
Jan 1979
Apr 1973
Aug 1967 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener August 5, 1967 March 2, 1990
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Finishers
- Atomic Drop (August 5, 1967 - March 2, 1990)
- Boston Crab (August 5, 1967 - March 2, 1990)
- Cobra Twist - Abdominal Stretch (August 5, 1967 - March 2, 1990)
- Schmidt Backbreaker (August 5, 1967 - March 2, 1990)
- Argentine Backbreaker (August 5, 1967 - March 2, 1990)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Moeyo Arawashi (Burn, Wild Eagle)” by Minotaur - Single (April 1, 1973 - March 2, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- NJPW Hall of Fame - NJPW Greatest 18 Club (Year1990)
- NJPW Hall of Fame - NJPW Greatest Wrestlers (Year2007)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
New Japan Pro Wrestling
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x1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship -
x1 Asia Tag Team Championship (with Strong Kobayashi) -
x2 NJPW World League (1976, 1977)
NWA Hollywood Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
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x5 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (2 with Antonio Inoki, 2 with Strong Kobayashi, 1 with Riki Choshu)
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 Asia Tag Team Championship (with Strong Kobayashi)
- 3 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version) (1 with Antonio Inoki, 2 with Strong Kobayashi)
- 1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWF North American Heavyweight Championship
European Wrestling Union
- 1 EWU World Super Heavyweight Championship
Japan Wrestling Association
- 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Michiaki Yoshimura)
- 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 with Giant Baba, 1 with Kintaro Ohki)
- 1 NWA United National Championship
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 2 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version) (1 with Antonio Inoki, 1 with Riki Choshu)
- 1 NWA United National Championship
NWA Polynesian Wrestling
- 1 NWA Polynesian Pacific Tag Team Championship (with Lars Anderson)
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Other Accomplishments
- NJPW World League Winner (1976, 1977)
- Tokyo Sports Lifetime Achievement Award (1990, 2012)
- Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (1975 - with Antonio Inoki, 1976 - with Strong Kobayashi)
- Tokyo Sports Fighting Spirit Award (1977)
- Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1976)
- Tokyo Sports Special Award (2003)
x1 WWF North American Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Golden Combi - Antonio Inoki (April 20, 1973 - April 19, 1988)
- Power Fighters - Strong Kobayashi (January 8, 1975 - March 1, 1982)
- Tokyo Towers - Giant Baba (May 11, 1969 - September 7, 1972)