Tajiri - Pro Wrestlers Database

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

Yoshihiro Tajiri (田尻 義博) was born in Tamana, Kumamoto, Japan on September 29, 1970, and he is currently 54 years old.

He is currently working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of TAJIRI.

TAJIRI has won a total of 10 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameYoshihiro Tajiri (田尻 義博)
  • Ring Names
    • TAJIRI (June 11, 2017 - Present)
    • Yoshihiro Tajiri (June 11, 2006 - June 11, 2006)
    • Tajiri (November 24, 2000 - June 10, 2017)
    • Kikkoman (February 22, 2009 - April 23, 2009)
    • Yoshihiro Tajiri (December 24, 1998 - May 7, 2001)
    • Tajiri (July 27, 1996 - December 23, 1998)
    • Aquarius (March 19, 1996 - July 27, 1996)
    • Tajiri (November 24, 1995 - March 18, 1996)
    • Yoshihiro Tajiri (September 19, 1994 - November 23, 1995)
  • Born September 29, 1970 (age 54)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceTamana, Kumamoto, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • Weight
    • 189 lbs (86 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Japanese Buzzsaw
  • NotesHe is the founder of Smash and Wrestling New Classic.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 19, 1994 - Present)
    • Promoter (February 2, 2010 - June 26, 2014)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 31, 2006Present
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight June 11, 2017December 25, 2022
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWOctober 2, 2021January 21, 2022
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWJanuary 13, 2019March 16, 2020
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live January 3, 2017April 22, 2017
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1September 15, 2013November 21, 2016
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAAugust 5, 2014October 12, 2014
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight August 7, 2009November 7, 2010
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEMarch 5, 2006October 10, 2009
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 27, 2006August 26, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 22, 2004December 12, 2005
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 25, 2002March 21, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMay 24, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWDecember 24, 1998January 13, 2001
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLNovember 24, 1995December 13, 1998
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWFebruary 18, 1998May 10, 1998
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWMarch 19, 1996March 31, 1998
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 4, 1997June 5, 1997
  • Images History

    May 2024
    May 2024
    Jun 2017
    Jun 2017
    Jun 2016
    Jun 2016
    Mar 2002
    Mar 2002
    Dec 1998
    Dec 1998
    Sep 1994
    Sep 1994
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMay 26, 2022Present
    HeelMarch 8, 2021May 25, 2022
    FaceMay 30, 2015March 7, 2021
    HeelOctober 8, 2014May 29, 2015
    FaceJune 19, 2010October 7, 2014
    HeelAugust 7, 2009June 18, 2010
    FaceMarch 22, 2004August 6, 2009
    HeelSeptember 4, 2003March 21, 2004
    FaceOctober 20, 2002September 3, 2003
    HeelApril 21, 2002October 19, 2002
    FaceJanuary 8, 2001April 20, 2002
    HeelJuly 28, 2000January 7, 2001
    FaceFebruary 18, 2000July 27, 2000
    HeelDecember 24, 1998February 17, 2000
    FaceSeptember 19, 1994December 23, 1998
  • Finishers

    • Buzzsaw Kick - High Speed Roundhouse Kick (September 19, 1994 - Present)
    • Buzzsaw Brainbuster - Brainbuster (December 24, 1998 - January 13, 2001)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Blut im Auge (Acoustic Version)" by Equilibrium - Single (June 11, 2017 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Asiattacker/Green Mist" by Bradley Royds and Billy West - Single (January 3, 2017 - April 22, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Asiattacker/Green Mist" by Bradley Royds and Billy West - Single (March 25, 2002 - December 12, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Imperial City" by Jesus Mercedes from Extreme Music Library - Single (May 24, 2001 - March 24, 2002)
    • Theme Song"Just Got Wicked" by Cold & Dale Oliver - Single (September 15, 2013 - November 21, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Sinister Music" by Boner - with Unholy Alliance - Team (July 28, 2000 - January 7, 2001)
    • Theme Song"T.I.W." by Harry Slash & The Slashtones - Single (February 18, 2000 - January 13, 2001)
    • Theme Song“Smack My Bitch Up" by The Prodigy - Single (December 24, 1998 - February 17, 2000)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    Extreme Championship Wrestling

    Major League Wrestling

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 Gaora TV Championship
    • 1 AJPW TV Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Yusuke Kodama & Hokuto Omori)
    • 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Yoshitatsu)
    • 2 World Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Big Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 BJW Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 BJW Junior Heavyweight Championship (original version)
    • 2 BJW Tag Team Championship (with Ryuji Yamakawa)

    Combat Zone Wrestling

    • 1 CZW World Heavyweight Championship

    Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

    • 1 CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship

    European Wrestling Association

    • 1 EWA Intercontinental Championship

    European Wrestling Promotion

    • 1 EWP Intercontinental Championship

    European Wrestling Promotion

    • 1 EWP Intercontinental Championship

    Fight Club Finland

    • 2 FCF Finnish Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA Hardcore Championship

    Kyushu Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship

    Pro Wrestling Malta

    • 1 PWM Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Society

    • 1 PWS Championship

    Wrestle-1

    • 1 EWP Intercontinental Championship
    • 1 UWA World Trios Championship (with Kaz Hayashi & Minoru Tanaka)

    Wrestling New Classic

    • 1 WNC Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • AJPW Jr. Tag Battle of Glory Winner (2018 – with Koji Iwamoto)
    • Tokyo Sports Special Award (2001)
    • 23° in PWI 500 (2002)

Teams & Relations

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