Takashi Sugiura

Known as: Takashi Sugiura, Santa Claus
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Takashi Sugiura, 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.

Takashi Sugiura (杉浦 貴) was born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan on May 31, 1970, and he is currently 55 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler and Director of Operation, working for Pro Wrestling NOAH on the Heavyweight brand under the ring name of Takashi Sugiura.

Currently, he is a member of the team of Naomichi Marufuji & Takashi Sugiura.

Takashi Sugiura is a 4-time World Champion, and has won a total of 20 championships in major promotions during his career.

Takashi Sugiura Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameTakashi Sugiura (杉浦 貴)
  • Ring Names
    • Takashi Sugiura (December 23, 2000 - Present)
    • Santa Claus (December 25, 2017 - December 25, 2017)
  • Born May 31, 1970 (age 55)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceNagoya, Aichi, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 196 lbs (89 kg) (August 25, 2012 - Present)
    • 231 lbs (105 kg) (January 8, 2007 - March 7, 2012)
    • 187 lbs (85 kg) (December 23, 2000 - January 7, 2007)
  • NicknamesKilling Machine

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (December 23, 2000 - Present)
    • Director of Operation (September 29, 2011 - Present)
    • MMA Fighter (June 23, 2002 - September 28, 2008)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight January 8, 2007Present
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1ZERO1August 15, 2021July 18, 2022
    PromotionPro Wrestling ZERO1ZERO1February 11, 2014June 7, 2015
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight July 20, 2009August 16, 2009
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight December 23, 2000January 7, 2007
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 23, 2003July 30, 2006
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHAugust 5, 2000December 22, 2000
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWJune 1, 2000July 20, 2000

  • Images History

    Jan 2021
    Jan 2021
    Jun 2019
    Jun 2019
    Mar 2018
    Mar 2018
    Jan 2016
    Jan 2016
    Jan 2015
    Jan 2015
    Jan 2013
    Jan 2013
    Jul 2011
    Jul 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2009
    Jan 2009
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2004
    Jan 2004
    Jan 2002
    Jan 2002
    Aug 2000
    Aug 2000

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelDecember 23, 2000Present

  • Finishers

    • Olympic Yosen Slam - Wrist-clutch Fireman's Carry Takeover Slam (December 23, 2000 - Present)
    • Ankle lock (December 23, 2000 - Present)
    • Guillotine Lock - Arm-trapped Front-face-lock Choke (December 23, 2000 - Present)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“UNLEASH” by Takahiro 'Anija' Nakamura - Single (January 1, 2020 - Present)
    • Theme Song("Title TBD") by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (September 23, 2016 - December 31, 2019)
    • Theme Song“When Love Comes To Town” by U2 & B.B. King - Single (October 25, 2008 - September 22, 2016)
    • Theme Song“War” (Intro Cut) by Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Single (December 2, 2007 - October 24, 2008)
    • Theme Song“Missile Man” by The HIGH-LOWS - Single (July 15, 2007 - December 1, 2007)
    • Theme Song“Fell In Love With A Girl” by The White Stripes - Single (July 10, 2004 - July 14, 2007)
    • Theme Song“Do The Evolution” by Pearl Jam - Single (July 26, 2002 - July 9, 2004)
    • Theme Song“God Part II” by U2 - Single (July 27, 2001 - July 25, 2002)
    • Theme Song"ROAD TO SUSUKINO ~ Let's go to Susukino! ~" by Sapporo Taro and Hokkai Brothers w/ Hiroaki Igarashi - Used in Hokkaido matches only - Single

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Pro Wrestling NOAH

  • Pro Wrestling Zero1

    • 1 World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (with Masato Tanaka)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NOAH Global League Winner (2014)
    • NOAH Global Tag League Winner (2014, 2015 - with Masato Tanaka; 2019 - with Kazma Sakomoto)
    • NOAH One Night Junior Heavyweight Six Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (2003 – with Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Makoto Hashi)
    • NOAH Best Bout Award (2014 - vs. Daisuke Sekimoto on November 8)
    • NOAH Global League Outstanding Performance Award (2013)
    • NOAH Global Tag League Fighting Spirit Award (2010 – with Shuhei Taniguchi)
    • NOAH Global Tag League Technique Award (2013 – with Atsushi Kotoge)
    • Nikkan Sports Best Tag Team Award (2014 - with Masato Tanaka)
    • Nikkan Sports Fighting Spirit Award (2009, 2011)
    • Nikkan Sports MVP Award (2010)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (2014 – with Masato Tanaka)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (2020 – with Kazushi Sakuraba
    • Tokyo Sports MVP Award (2010)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2009)
    • WXW Trios Tournament Winner (2006 – with Doug Williams & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)
    • Zero1 Furinkazan Winner (2014 - with Masato Tanaka)
    • 5° in PWI 500 (2011)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (1)

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