Tatsumi Fujinami

Known as: Tatsumi Fujinami, Ring Fujinami, Dr. Fujinami
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tatsumi Fujinami, 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.

Tatsumi Fujinami (藤波辰巳) was born in Kunisaki, Ōita, Japan on December 28, 1953, and he is currently 71 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler, Promoter and Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Tatsumi Fujinami.

Tatsumi Fujinami is a 7-time World Champion, and has won a total of 20 championships in major promotions during his career.

Tatsumi Fujinami was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2017 as part of the International wing.

He is the founder of Dradition Pro-Wrestling.

Tatsumi Fujinami Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameTatsumi Fujinami (藤波辰巳)
  • Ring Names
    • Tatsumi Fujinami (April 21, 1971 - Present)
    • Ring Fujinami (May 20, 1977 - June 12, 1983)
    • Dr. Fujinami (March 9, 1976 - March 11, 1977)
  • Born December 28, 1953 (age 71)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceKunisaki, Ōita, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Ōita, Japan
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 227 lbs (103 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Dragon; Honoo no Hiryū
  • NotesHe is the founder of Dradition Pro-Wrestling.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (April 21, 1971 - Present)
    • Promoter (August 2, 2006 - Present)
    • Ambassador (July 12, 2015 - Present)
    • Director of Operation (June 23, 2004 - June 30, 2006)
    • President (June 1, 1999 - June 22, 2004)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJuly 12, 2015Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYAugust 2, 2006Present
    PromotionDDT Pro-WrestlingDDTJuly 22, 2012March 20, 2013
    PromotionInoki Genome FederationIGFNovember 24, 2008December 3, 2011
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 1981June 30, 2006
    PromotionWrestle Association-RWARJuly 20, 1996August 31, 1996
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARFebruary 14, 1993December 15, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 23, 1991May 19, 1991
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling AssociationCWAOctober 17, 1988December 12, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNWOctober 14, 1988December 10, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Polynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWDecember 19, 1984August 9, 1986
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAMay 1, 1983June 30, 1983
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMay 4, 1983May 22, 1983
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight March 3, 1978January 3, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 19, 1975August 8, 1980
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 12, 1980April 16, 1980
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 13, 1978August 10, 1979
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFFebruary 10, 1979April 17, 1979
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFJanuary 23, 1978March 20, 1978
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAMay 15, 1977December 4, 1977
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMarch 9, 1976March 11, 1977
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 13, 1972June 1, 1975
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAApril 21, 1971December 12, 1971

  • Images History

    Mar 2015
    Mar 2015
    Jan 2006
    Jan 2006
    May 1991
    May 1991
    Feb 1980
    Feb 1980
    Dec 1975
    Dec 1975
    Apr 1971
    Apr 1971

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceApril 21, 1971Present

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE InactiveAmbassador in WWE, wrestles in JapanJuly 12, 2015Present
    NJPW InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyMay 4, 1983May 22, 1983
    NJPW Mid CardFebruary 10, 1979April 17, 1979
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 23, 1978March 20, 1978

  • Finishers

    • Dragon Sleeper (April 21, 1971 - Present)
    • Dragon Backbreaker - Belly-to-back Suplex Backbreaker (April 21, 1971 - Present)
    • Dragon Suplex (April 21, 1971 - December 31, 1978)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Dragon Suplex" by Joe - Single (July 1, 1998 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Rising - Epilogue" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (January 1, 1990 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Super Dragon" - Single (January 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Rising" by Osamu Suzuki - Single (July 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989)
    • Theme Song"Dragon Suplex" by Joe - Single (July 1, 1987 - June 30, 1988)
    • Theme Song"Macho Dragon (Instrumental)" by Tatsumi Fujinami - Single (July 1, 1985 - June 30, 1987)
    • Theme Song"Dragon Suplex" by Joe - Single (July 1, 1978 - June 30, 1985)
    • Theme Song"Star Wars Theme" by Meco - Single (July 1, 1977 - June 30, 1978)
    • Theme Song"Blue Eyed Soul" by Carl Douglas - Single (January 1, 1974 - June 30, 1977)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    World Wrestling Entertainment, New Japan Pro Wrestling & Universal Wrestling Federation (Japan)

    World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 2 NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship

    Catch Wrestling Association

    • 1 CWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship

    Dramatic Dream Team

    • 1 KO-D Tag Team Championship (with MIKAMI)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Heat Up

    • 1 Heat Up Universal Tag Team Championship (with Kazuhiro Tamura)

    Universal Wrestling Association

    • 1 UWA World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Super Grade Tag League Winner (1991 - with Big Van Vader)
    • NJPW Karl Gotch Cup Winner (1974)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (1988)
    • WON Best Technical Wrestler (1985, 1986, 1988)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (1983 - vs. Riki Choshu, 03/04)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (1986 - vs. Akira Maeda, 12/06)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team (1981 - with Antonio Inoki)
    • Tokyo Sports Distinguished Service Award (1978)
    • Tokyo Sports Fighting Spirit Award (1984)
    • Tokyo Sports MVP Award (1985)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1980, 1982, 1987, 1988)
    • Tokyo Sports Rookie of the Year (1974)
    • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (1979)
    • 31° in PWI Top 500 Years (2003)

Teams & Relations

Tatsumi Fujinami Games Appearances (7)

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Other Games (4)

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Wrestle Kingdom 2
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Wrestle Kingdom
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Virtual Pro Wrestling 2
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Wcw Vs The World

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