On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Yoshiaki Yatsu, 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 Yatsu (谷津嘉章) was born in Meiwa, Gunma, Japan on July 19, 1956, and he is currently 69 years old.
He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, working for Independent Circuit under the ring name of Yoshiaki Yatsu.
Yoshiaki Yatsu Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameYoshiaki Yatsu (谷津嘉章)
- Ring Names
- Yoshiaki Yatsu (June 18, 1983 - Present)
- Akiyoshi Tsuya (July 13, 2001 - September 24, 2002)
- Tola Yatsu (January 28, 1983 - June 17, 1983)
- Tora Yatsu (January 21, 1983 - April 1, 1983)
- The Great Yatsu (December 30, 1980 - October 10, 1981)
- Yoshiaki Yatsu (December 26, 1980 - January 20, 1983)
- Born July 19, 1956 (age 69)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceMeiwa, Gunma, Japan
- Billed From
- Oura, Gunma, Japan
- Height 6 ft 1 in (186 cm)
- Weight
- 253 lbs (115 kg)
- NicknamesAramusha (Rough/Wild Warrior): Daredevil; Olympic Wrestler; The Yak
- NotesHe is the founder of the Super Professional Wrestling Association (SPWA).
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (May 8, 2016 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler, Promoter (November 7, 2010 - November 30, 2010)
- Director of Operation (November 1, 2002 - September 15, 2003)
- Wrestler (December 26, 1980 - April 29, 2003)
- Promoter (August 21, 1993 - November 30, 2002)
- MMA Fighter (October 31, 2000 - September 24, 2001)
- Coach (January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMay 8, 2016 Present Promotion 
DDTApril 28, 2019 June 4, 2023 Promotion 
WJNovember 1, 2002 September 15, 2003 Promotion 
BJWMarch 16, 1995 March 30, 1996 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 24, 1994 October 10, 1995 Promotion 
SWSAugust 7, 1990 May 22, 1992 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
December 12, 1984 July 8, 1990 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 7, 1983 September 20, 1984 Promotion 
WCCWJanuary 21, 1983 June 17, 1983 Promotion 
CWFDecember 14, 1982 September 17, 1983 Promotion 
NWANovember 25, 1982 September 17, 1983 Promotion 
MSWOctober 27, 1982 January 12, 1983 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
November 19, 1981 September 23, 1982 Promotion 
WWFDecember 26, 1980 October 10, 1981 -
Images History
Apr 2019
May 2016
Oct 2000
Oct 1995
Feb 1994
Oct 1983
Nov 1981
Dec 1980 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face May 8, 2016 Present Tweener March 28, 1987 November 30, 2010 Heel November 25, 1982 March 12, 1987 Tweener November 19, 1981 November 24, 1982 Face December 26, 1980 November 18, 1981
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Finishers
- Wonder Suplex - Belly-to-belly Suplex (December 26, 1980 - Present)
- Scoop Salmon - Powerslam (December 26, 1980 - Present)
- Prison Lock - Kneeling Figure-four Leglock (December 26, 1980 - Present)
- German Suplex (December 26, 1980 - April 29, 2003)
- Spike Piledriver - with Riki Choshu (October 9, 1983 - October 10, 1995)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Back to the Future” by Alan Silvestri & The Outatime Orchestra - Single (December 6, 1994 - October 10, 1995)
- Theme Song“SWS Yoshiaki Yatsu's Theme” by SWS - Single (April 1, 1991 - June 29, 1992)
- Theme Song“Dojo Geki” by SWS - Single (October 18, 1990 - June 29, 1992)
- Theme Song“Comin' Home” (Instrumental) - Single (April 12, 1987 - November 7, 1987)
- Theme Song“Atomic Bomber” by The Fighting Spirits Orchestra - Single (October 7, 1983 - September 20, 1984)
- Theme Song“Alone In The Night” by Keith Morrison - Single (November 19, 1981 - September 23, 1982)
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Riki Choshu)
- 1 PWF World Tag Team Championship (with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- 5 World Tag Team Championship (with Jumbo Tsuruta)
DDT Pro Wrestling
- 1 KO-D 8-Man Tag Team Championship (with Akito, Hiroshi Yamato & Keigo Nakamura)
International Wrestling Promotion
- 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Goro Tsurumi)
Super World of Sports
- 2 SWS Tag Team Championship (with Haku)
World Class Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCCW Television Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League (1987 - with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- AJPW January 2nd Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal (1990)
- Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (1989 - with Jumbo Tsuruta)
- Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (1986)
- 17° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Riki Choshu)
- 1976 Japanese Olympic Trials - First place, 198 pound
- 1978 Asian Games - First place, 220 pound
- 1979 Japanese National Championships - First place, 220 pound
- 1979 Asian Wrestling Championships - First place, super heavyweight
- 1980 Japanese Olympic Trials - First place
- 1986 Japanese National Championships - First place, super heavyweight, super heavyweight
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu - Riki Choshu (October 19, 1994 - October 10, 1995)
- Dojo Geki - Arashi / Isao Takagi, Kazuo Sakurada / Kendo Nagasaki, Goro Tsurumi, KY Wakamatsu, Ishinriki, Shinichi Nakano, Hiroshi Hatanaka, Tetsuya Yamanaka (September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Natural Powers - Haku / Meng (May 22, 1991 - April 18, 1992)
- Tsuruta-gun - Jumbo Tsuruta, Masanobu Fuchi (July 7, 1990 - July 8, 1990)
- Olympics - Jumbo Tsuruta (October 28, 1987 - July 8, 1990)
- Ishin Gundan - Animal Hamaguchi, Isamu Teranishi, Killer Khan, Kuniaki Kobayashi, Masa Saito / Mr. Saito, Riki Choshu, Tiger Toguchi / Kim Duk / Tiger Chung Lee (October 8, 1983 - March 12, 1987)
- Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu - Riki Choshu (October 9, 1983 - February 5, 1987)