Yoshiaki Fujiwara: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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

Yoshiaki Fujiwara (藤原喜明) was born in Village of Ezuriko (now part of Kitakami), Waga District, Iwate, Japan on April 27, 1949, and he is currently 74 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler, working for Independent promotions, under the ring name of Yoshiaki Fujiwara.

A former judoka, Fujiwara was the first graduate of the NJPW dojo under the tutelage of Karl Gotch, and is known for his famous Fujiwara Armbar, a popular hold in judo/MMA.

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Yoshiaki Fujiwara (藤原喜明)

Ring Names

Yoshiaki Fujiwara ( November 12, 1972 - Present)

Born April 27, 1949 (age 74)

Nationality

Japan

Birth Place Village of Ezuriko (now part of Kitakami), Waga District, Iwate, Japan

Billed From

Waga, Iwate, Japan

Height 6 ft 1 in (186 cm)

Weight

225 lbs (102 kg)

Nicknames Fujiwara Gumicho; Kansetsuwaza no Oni (Demon of Joint Locks/Joint Technique)

Notes A former judoka, Fujiwara was the first graduate of the NJPW dojo under the tutelage of Karl Gotch, and is known for his famous Fujiwara Armbar, a popular hold in judo/MMA.

Career History

Roles

Wrestler ( November 12, 1972 - Present)
Coach ( January 1, 1981 - April 27, 2007)
Promoter ( June 1, 1991 - July 27, 1996)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion INDY	September 5, 1995	Present
Promotion ZERO1	June 4, 2001	April 27, 2007
Promotion AJPW	July 1, 2000	August 26, 2001
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	May 4, 1993	April 28, 1995
Promotion MICHINOKU	November 15, 1994	January 11, 1995
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 4, 1986	March 16, 1989
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	November 2, 1972	June 14, 1984

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Tweener	July 28, 1996	Present
Heel	June 15, 1984	July 27, 1996
Face	February 4, 1984	June 14, 1984
Tweener	November 12, 1972	February 3, 1984

Images

Feb 2010

Jun 2001

Mar 1991

Feb 1984

Aug 1979

Nov 1972

Finishers

Fujiwara Armbar ( November 12, 1972 - Present)
Heel Hook ( November 12, 1972 - Present)
Headbutt ( January 1, 1978 - Present)

Theme Songs

Theme Song "Ride of the Valkyries" by Robert Wagner - Single ( April 17, 1984 - Present)
Theme Song "Sudden Impact" by Lalo Schiffrin - Single ( July 1, 1988 - July 31, 1988)