The Great Kabuki

Known as: The Great Kabuki, Kabuki, Takachiho, Akihisa Takachiho, Mr. Sato, Yoshino Sato
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Great Kabuki, 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.

Akihisa Mera (米良 明久) was born in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan on September 8, 1948, and he is currently 76 years old.

The Great Kabuki has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

The Great Kabuki was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2020 as part of the International wing.

The Great Kabuki Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameAkihisa Mera (米良 明久)
  • Ring Names
    • The Great Kabuki (January 12, 1981 - September 30, 2018)
    • Kabuki (January 11, 1981 - January 11, 1981)
    • Takachiho (January 19, 1980 - January 10, 1981)
    • Akihisa Takachiho (April 19, 1979 - January 18, 1980)
    • Mr. Sato (February 23, 1978 - August 16, 1979)
    • Akihisa Takachiho (December 2, 1972 - February 22, 1978)
    • Yoshino Sato (February 20, 1971 - December 1, 1972)
    • Akihisa Takachiho (September 17, 1970 - February 19, 1971)
    • Takachiho (November 24, 1965 - February 19, 1971)
  • Born September 8, 1948 (age 76)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceNobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Singapore
    • Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • NicknamesMystery of the Orient

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (July 22, 2007 - September 30, 2018)
    • Part Time Wrestler (May 2, 2001 - October 27, 2002)
    • Wrestler (November 24, 1965 - September 7, 1998)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 22, 2007September 30, 2018
    PromotionWrestle-1W 1May 5, 2015February 10, 2016
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 2, 2001October 27, 2002
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 29, 1990September 7, 1998
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight December 1, 1992July 31, 1995
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARJune 28, 1992March 27, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 22, 1994January 22, 1994
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSAugust 7, 1990June 19, 1992
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1984July 27, 1990
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 18, 1986December 15, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 19, 1980July 7, 1986
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAApril 7, 1986July 7, 1986
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMarch 16, 1983March 23, 1985
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLASJanuary 11, 1981April 1, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWNovember 21, 1982January 24, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWOctober 10, 1981December 25, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMay 1, 1981January 8, 1982
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 19, 1980December 5, 1980
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFApril 12, 1980May 17, 1980
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 17, 1979December 13, 1979
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAFebruary 23, 1978July 21, 1979
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSApril 5, 1979July 21, 1979
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 23, 1978March 29, 1979
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 30, 1973February 18, 1978
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWADecember 2, 1972April 19, 1973
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 17, 1970August 29, 1972
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITFebruary 20, 1971August 29, 1972
    PromotionNational Wrestling FederationNWFMay 20, 1971June 16, 1972
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODSeptember 17, 1970February 12, 1971
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWANovember 24, 1965August 5, 1970

  • Images History

    May 2015
    May 2015
    May 1996
    May 1996
    Jan 1981
    Jan 1981
    Feb 1978
    Feb 1978
    Sep 1970
    Sep 1970
    Nov 1965
    Nov 1965

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 11, 1981September 30, 2018
    TweenerNovember 24, 1965January 10, 1981

  • Finishers

    • Thrust Kick (January 11, 1981 - September 30, 2018)
    • Nerve Hold (January 11, 1981 - September 30, 2018)
    • Throat Thrust (January 11, 1981 - September 30, 2018)
    • Asian Mist (illegal) (January 11, 1981 - September 30, 2018)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Yankee Station" by the Kagutogi Band - Single (June 1, 1984 - September 30, 2018)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance, Continental Wrestling Association & Jim Crockett Promotions

  • All Japan Pro Wresting

    • 1 All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Tomotsugu Kutsuwada)
    • 1 World Tag Team Championship (with Jumbo Tsuruta)

    World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Chang Chung)
    • 1 WCCW Television Championship

    Central States Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 with Pak Song, 1 with Killer Karl Kox)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 2 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Saito)
    • 4 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Mr. Saito)

    Japan Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA United National Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Television Championship

    Mid-South Wrestling Association

    • 1 Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship

    National Wrestling Federation

    • 1 NWF World Tag Team Championship (with Mitsu Arakawa)

    NWA Los Angeles

    • NWA “Beat the Champ” Television Championship

    NWA Mid-America

    World Championship Wrestling (Australia)

    • 1 NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (with Hiro Tojo)

    Western States Sports

    • 2 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (1 with Ricky Romero, 1 with Mr. Sato)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Tokyo Sports Effort Award (1975)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1983)
    • Tokyo Sports Popularity Award (1983)

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