On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Shunji Takano, 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.
Kenji Takano (高野 拳磁) was born in Fukuoka, Japan on February 16, 1964, and he is currently 61 years old.
Shunji Takano Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameKenji Takano (高野 拳磁)
- Ring Names
- Shunji Takano (February 20, 1988 - December 31, 2000)
- Great Zebra (July 22, 1995 - November 13, 1998)
- Giant Dos Caras (June 11, 1998 - October 21, 1998)
- Giant Zebra (January 10, 1996 - August 17, 1997)
- Gulliver X (December 26, 1996 - December 26, 1996)
- Kenji Takano (April 12, 1996 - April 17, 1996)
- The Super Ninja (October 19, 1986 - February 19, 1988)
- Shunji Takano (December 8, 1981 - October 18, 1986)
- Born February 16, 1964 (age 61)
- Nationality
Japan, 
United States - Birth PlaceFukuoka, Japan
- Billed From
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 287 lbs (130 kg) (February 20, 1988 - December 18, 1998)
- 265 lbs (120 kg) (October 5, 1984 - February 19, 1988)
- 224 lbs (102 kg) (December 8, 1981 - October 4, 1984)
- NicknamesStray Dog; The Human Bazooka
- NotesHe is the co-founder of Pro Wrestling Crusaders (PWC).
Career History
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Roles
- Actor (July 15, 1995 - December 31, 2000)
- Wrestler (December 8, 1981 - December 18, 1998)
- Promoter (February 13, 1993 - August 30, 1997)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYAugust 9, 1992 December 18, 1998 Promotion 
MPWJuly 22, 1995 February 17, 1996 Promotion 
SWSJuly 2, 1990 June 19, 1992 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 20, 1988 May 14, 1990 Promotion 
NWA, 
PNWJune 27, 1987 December 17, 1987 Promotion 
AWAOctober 19, 1986 May 9, 1987 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 1, 1985 September 11, 1986 Promotion 
STAMPEDEOctober 4, 1985 October 18, 1985 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 5, 1984 July 28, 1985 Promotion STAMPEDEApril 13, 1983 September 20, 1984 Promotion NJPWBrand
Young Lions
December 8, 1981 August 6, 1982 -
Images History
Sep 1990
Feb 1988
Oct 1986
Oct 1985
Oct 1984
Dec 1981 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face February 20, 1988 December 18, 1998 Heel October 19, 1986 February 19, 1988 Face December 8, 1981 October 18, 1986
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Finishers
- Diving Double Knee Drop (December 8, 1981 - December 18, 1998)
- Human Bazooka Gun - Missile Dropkick (December 8, 1981 - December 18, 1998)
- Butterfly Suplex (December 8, 1981 - December 18, 1998)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Embrujada (Estoy)” by Yuri - as the Great Zebra - Single (July 22, 1995 - November 13, 1998)
- Theme Song“SWS George Takano's Theme” by SWS - Single (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Theme Song“Palaestra” by SWS - Team (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Theme Song“Rit Variations II” by Lee Ritenour - NJPW - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Shinichi Nakano)
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
- 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Rip Oliver, 1 with Joey Jackson)
Super World Sports
- 1 SWS Tag Team Championship (with George Takano)
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Other Accomplishments
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Fine Play Award (1988 – with John Tenta)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Takano Brothers - George Takano / The Cobra (October 18, 1990 - August 9, 1992)
- Palaestra - George Takano / The Cobra, Takuma Sano / Naoki Sano, Don Arakawa, Kenichi Oya, Akira Katayama (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Kekki-gun - Mitsuharu Misawa, Arashi / Isao Takagi, Akira Taue, Shinichi Nakano (February 23, 1989 - March 12, 1989)
- Calgary Hurricanes - Super Strong Machine / Junji Hirata, Hiro Saito (November 1, 1985 - November 29, 1986)
- Family
- George Takano / The Cobra - Brother