The Great Kabuki - Pro Wrestlers Database

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.

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

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Akihisi 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)
    • Akahisa 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)
  • Nationality Nationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth Place Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Singapore
    • Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • Nicknames Mystery 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
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY July 22, 2007 September 30, 2018
    Promotion Wrestle-1W 1 May 5, 2015 February 10, 2016
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY May 2, 2001 October 27, 2002
    Promotion Independent CircuitINDY July 29, 1990 September 7, 1998
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight December 1, 1992 July 31, 1995
    Promotion Wrestle and RomanceWAR June 28, 1992 March 27, 1994
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF January 22, 1994 January 22, 1994
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS August 7, 1990 June 19, 1992
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 1, 1984 July 27, 1990
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA August 18, 1986 December 15, 1986
    Promotion World Class Wrestling AssociationWCWA April 7, 1986 July 7, 1986
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 19, 1980 July 7, 1986
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP March 16, 1983 March 23, 1985
    Promotion NWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS January 11, 1981 April 1, 1983
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW November 21, 1982 January 24, 1983
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW October 10, 1981 December 25, 1982
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW May 1, 1981 January 8, 1982
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 17, 1979 December 13, 1979
    Promotion NWA Western States SportsNWA WSS April 5, 1979 July 21, 1979
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA February 23, 1978 June 21, 1979
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF February 23, 1978 March 29, 1979
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 30, 1973 February 18, 1978
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA September 17, 1970 April 29, 1973
    Promotion Japanese Wrestling AssociationJWA December 2, 1972 April 19, 1973
    Promotion Japanese Wrestling AssociationJWA November 24, 1965 August 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

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel January 11, 1981 September 30, 2018
    Tweener November 24, 1965 January 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

  • Halls of Fame

    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2020, International
  • 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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