Shinjiro Otani

Known as: Shinjiro Otani, Achichi, Mr. Otani
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Shinjiro Otani, 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.

Shinjiro Otani (大谷晋二郎) was born in Yamaguchi, Japan on July 21, 1972, and he is currently 53 years old.

He is currently a Promoter and President, working for Pro Wrestling ZERO1.

Shinjiro Otani has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

Shinjiro Otani Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameShinjiro Otani (大谷晋二郎)
  • Ring Names
    • Shinjiro Otani (June 25, 1992 - Present)
    • Achichi (May 9, 2007 - July 14, 2007)
    • Mr. Otani (January 5, 2003 - January 31, 2004)
  • Born July 21, 1972 (age 53)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceYamaguchi, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Yamaguchi, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (181 cm)
  • Weight
    • 218 lbs (99 kg) (September 1, 2015 - Present)
    • 236 lbs (107 kg) (January 4, 2001 - August 31, 2015)
    • 214 lbs (97 kg) (June 25, 1992 - August 13, 2000)
  • NicknamesHonō no Senshi (Warrior of the Flame)
  • NotesHe is the president of Zero1, and a promoter of it since it’s reboot as Zero1-MAX in 2004. He is also known for his signature facewash move.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Promoter (October 25, 2004 - Present)
    • President (January 23, 2008 - Present)
    • Wrestler (June 25, 1992 - April 10, 2022)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1ZERO1March 2, 2001Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYOctober 6, 2001April 3, 2022
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTJune 12, 2021September 12, 2021
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWJanuary 13, 2019June 20, 2021
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1June 27, 2014November 7, 2014
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight April 11, 2012May 9, 2012
    PromotionInoki Genome FederationIGFApril 28, 2011July 10, 2011
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 27, 2008December 26, 2008
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEJanuary 4, 2004April 13, 2008
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight November 23, 2002October 5, 2003
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight January 10, 2003January 24, 2003
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight October 6, 2001October 19, 2001
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSApril 13, 2001August 12, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 2001February 18, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight April 16, 1994August 13, 2000
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 2, 1995May 18, 1996
    PromotionUnion of Wrestling Forces InternationalUWF IOctober 9, 1995March 1, 1996
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Young Lions June 25, 1992April 15, 1994

  • Images History

    Apr 2022
    Apr 2022
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2019
    Apr 2012
    Apr 2012
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2002
    Jan 2002
    Jan 2001
    Jan 2001
    Jun 1992
    Jun 1992

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerJune 25, 1992April 10, 2022

  • Finishers

    • Bridging Dragon Suplex (June 25, 1992 - April 10, 2022)
    • King Cobra Clutch - Bridging Cobra Clutch or a Cobra Clutch with Bodyscissors (January 4, 2001 - April 10, 2022)
    • Spiral Bomb - Spinning Sitout Powerbomb (January 1, 1995 - April 10, 2022)
    • Running Powerbomb (June 25, 1992 - December 31, 1994)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Believe S-Road” by N. J. P. Unit - Single (January 4, 2001 - April 10, 2022)
    • Theme Song“Kingdom Dark” by Royal Hunt - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Loop Force” by Tetsuya Furumoto - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Catch The Rainbow” by N. J. P. Unit - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Measure Up” by Osamu Suzuki - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Time Limit” by Keiichi Maruyama - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Fightman” by Casiopea - NJPW - Single
    • Theme Song“Hard Attack” by Christian Manuel Andre Poulet & Fabien Chevallier - WCW - Single (May 18, 1996 - May 18, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Tokyo Town” by Nicky James & Nigel Sawyer - WCW - Single (December 27, 1995 - January 1, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Temple of the Dragon” by Paul Greedus - WCW - Single (April 28, 1995 - April 28, 1995)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Wrestle Association R / Wrestle and Romance

    World Championship Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling & Michinoku Pro Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

      2 IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Tatsuhito Takaiwa)
    • 1 J-Crown
    • 2 NWA World Welterweight Championship
    • 2 UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 UWA World Welterweight Championship
    • 1 WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

    Premier Wrestling Federation

    • 1 PWF Universal Tag Team Championship (with Masato Tanaka)

    Pro Wrestling Zero1

    • 1 World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 AWA Superstars of Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 7 NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1 with Yuki Ishikawa, 2 with Masato Tanaka, 1 with Akebono, 1 with Takao Omori, 1 with Kamikaze, 1 with Yumehito Imanari)
    • 2 International Lightweight Tag Team Championship (with Tatsuhito Takaiwa)
    • 1 PWF Universal Tag Team Championship (with Masato Tanaka)

    Real Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Legend Championship
    • 1 Bakuha-ō Championship 

    Wrestle Association “R”

    • 1 WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Tatsuhito Takaiwa)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Super Grade Junior Heavyweight Tag League Winner (1994 - with Wild Pegasus)
    • NJPW One Night Eight Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (1994 - with El Samurai, Gran Hamada & The Great Sasuke)
    • NJPW Yuke’s Cup Tag Tournament Winner (2008 - with Hiroyoshi Tenzan)
    • Zero1 Fire Festival Winner (2001, 2002, 2005, 2010)
    • Zero1 Furinkazan Winner (2009 - with Akebono)
    • Hustle King Hashimoto Memorial Six-Man Tag Tournament Winner (2006 - with Tadao Yasuda & Masato Tanaka
    • Nikkan Sports Fighting Spirit Award (2002)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (2002 - with Masato Tanaka)
    • Tokyo Sports Newcomer Award (1993)
    • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1999)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1998 - with Tatsuhito Takaiwa
    • 42° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Tatsuhito Takaiwa)

Teams & Relations

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