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Yoshiki Kato
is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Dragongate where he is one third of the current Open the Triangle Gate Champions in his second reign. He seldomly competes in promotions from the Japanese independent scene. Professional wrestling career Dragongate (2022–present) Kato made his professional wrestling debut in Dragongate on the second night of the ''DG Rainbow Gate 2022'' from June 5, where he wrestled Takuma Ishikawa into a time-limit draw in a series of exhibition bouts. During his time in the promotion, he was part of the "Z-Brats" stable and chased for various accomplishments. He is a two-time Open the Triangle Gate Champion, title which he first won alongside Z-Brats stablemates Ishin and Kai at ''Final Gate 2023'' on December 24, by defeating Dragon Kid, Punch Tominaga and Yamato. On the second night of the ''DG Rainbow Gate 2025'' from June 4, he teamed up with stablemates Ishin and Homare to defeat Natural Vibes (Flamita, Kzy and Strong Machine J) to win th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizunami, Gifu
city located in Gifu Prefecture">Gifu, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 37,705, and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Mizunami's biggest claim to fame came in 1995, when the largest ceramic plate in the world, as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, was created by the Inatsu Town Planning Association in the city. It measures 2.8 metres in diameter. Geography Mizunami is located in south-eastern Gifu Prefecture. The Kiso River and the Toki River flow through the city. Climate The city has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Mizunami is 14.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1928 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.0 °C. Neighbouring municipalities *Aichi Pref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacky Kamei
, better known by his ring name Jacky "Funky" Kamei, is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate where he is a former Open the Twin Gate Champion and Open the Triangle Gate Champion. Professional wrestling career Dragon Gate (2019–present) Kamei made his professional wrestling debut in Dragon Gate at ''Dragon Gate PRIME ZONE Vol. 76'', an event promoted on April 16, 2019, where he fell short to Kento Kobune as a result of a Singles match. After almost three years of rookie status, he eventually began chasing various championships, and capturing the Open the Triangle Gate Championship alongside Kzy and U-T at ''Truth Gate 2022'' on February 20, where they defeated Z-Brats ( H.Y.O, BxB Hulk and Shun Skywalker) in a tournament final to win the vacant titles. His biggest accomplishment to date is the Open the Twin Gate Championship which he has won alongside Jason Lee at ''Kobe World 2022 - Último Dragón Debut 35th Anniversary'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The DKC
Dylan Barrales, better known by his ring name DKC (shortened from Dylan Kyle Cox) is an American professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro Wrestling, mainly appearing into the NJPW Strong brand. Professional wrestling career American independent circuit (2018–present) Santino Bros. Wrestling (2018–present) Barrales made his professional wrestling debut at ''SBW Dance with the Devil'', an event promoted by Santino Bros. Wrestling on March 30, 2018, where he teamed up with Cameron Gates as "The Bomb Squad" in a losing effort against Dom Kubrick and Robby Phoenix in tag team competition. He is known for his tenures with various promotions from the American independent scene with which he has shared brief or longer stints such as FIST Combat, LA Lucha, Santino Bros. Wrestling, Ground Zero Pro and others. New Japan Pro Wrestling (2020–present) Barrales graduated from the NJPW LA Dojo in 2020. He made his debut in the company in the third night of the 2020 New Japan Cup USA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oleg Boltin
Oleg Igorevich Boltin (born February 10, 1993) is a Kazakh professional wrestler and former freestyle wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) where he performs under the ring name and is the current NEVER Openweight Champion in his first reign. As a freestyle wrestler, he was the gold medalist of the 125 kg (275 lb) division at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships. Early life Oleg Igorevich Boltin was born on February 10, 1993 in Ridder, East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan. Freestyle wrestling career Boltin had been training in freestyle wrestling in Japan since the early 2010s. In 2017, he joined the Bushiroad Club (later known as Team New Japan). In 2020, Boltin won the gold medal at the Kazakhstani Wrestling Championships in the 125 kg category. In the same category, he won the gold medal at the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships. Boltin finished in fifth-place at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships. In October 2022, he retired from amate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strong Machine J
is a Japanese ''luchador enmascarado'' ( masked professional wrestler) currently working for the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate where he is a former Open the Triangle Gate Champion. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2019–present) Machine J is known for seldomly competing for various promotions from the Japanese independent scene. At ''W-1 Wonder Carnival'', an event promoted by Wrestle-1 on December 31, 2019, he teamed up with Strong Machine F and Strong Machine G to defeat Alejandro, Ganseki Tanaka and Masayuki Kono. At ''NOAH Global Dream'', an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Noah on November 11, 2022, he teamed up with Jason Lee and U-T in a losing effort against Atsushi Kotoge, Dante Leon and Punch Tominaga. Dragon Gate (2019–present) Machine J made his professional wrestling debut in Dragon Gate on the third night of the ''Dragon Gate The Gate Of Passion 2019'' from April 10, where he aligned himself with Strong Machine F and Strong Machine G into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Japan Pro Wrestling
(NJPW) is a Japanese professional-wrestling promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Nakano, Tokyo. It is currently majority owned by card-game company Bushiroad, with TV Asahi and Amuse Inc. owning minority shares of the promotion. Naoki Sugabayashi has served as the promotion's Chairman since September 2013, while Hiroshi Tanahashi has served as the president of the promotion since December 2023. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, NJPW is the largest and longest-running professional wrestling promotion in Japan. Their biggest event is the January 4 Tokyo Dome Show (currently promoted under the Wrestle Kingdom banner) held each year since 1992. In addition to promoting professional wrestling matches, NJPW has also showcased mixed martial arts fights on some of its live events. The promotion was owned by Yuke's from 2005 until 2012. It was then sold to Bushiroad in 2012, which parlayed its entry to the world of professional wrestling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Struggle (2023)
Power Struggle was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. It took place on November 4, 2023, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. It was the twelfth event under the Power Struggle chronology. Storylines Power Struggle featured professional wrestling matches that will involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. After retaining the IWGP United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship against Zack Sabre Jr. at Royal Quest III On October 14 at Royal Quest III, Will Ospreay called out anyone to challenge him for the title. Shota Umino then came out and accepted Ospreay's challenge which Ospreay granted Umino a title shot at Power Struggle under the condition that Great-O-Khan would face Jon Moxley, which Umino accepted. After Hiromu Takahash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shun Skywalker
(born May 30, 1996), better known by his ring name , is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Dragongate. In Dragongate, he is a two-time Open the Dream Gate Champion, an Open the Twin Gate Champion and three-time Open the Triangle Gate Champion. He has also wrestled in promotions such as International Wrestling Revolution Group, as well as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Toryumon Mexico, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling NOAH, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling and DEFY Wrestling. Professional wrestling career Dragon Gate (2016–2019) On September 24, 2018, at Dangerous Gate 2018, Skywalker received his first title shot when he teamed up with Masaaki Mochizuki and faced Tribe Vanguard (Yamato and BxB Hulk) for the Open the Twin Gate Championship, where they lost the match. Excursion in Mexico (2019–2020) From June 14 to August 30, 2020, Skywalker competed in IWRG's Rey del Ring, defeating El Hijo de Canis Lupus in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gate Of Destiny
The Gate of Destiny is an annual signature professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) created and promoted by the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dragon Gate. The event has been held annually since 2007 as a pay-per-view (PPV). Attendance stayed constant until 2009. Since 2009, the attendance increased until 2011 and the 2012 Gate of Destiny featured also Dragon Gate USA championship matches. On 2013, the attendance increased with 7100 persons. The best attendance was 7150 persons. The event is part of the Crown Gate tour. The 2020 edition of the event was held with a limited audience due to in part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ... at the time. Event chronology 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Dia
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate where he is a former Open the Brave Gate Champion, Open the Twin Gate Champion and Open the Triangle Gate Champion. Professional wrestling career Dragon Gate (2018–present) Dia made his professional wrestling debut in Dragon Gate on the first night of the ''Gate Of Evolution 2018'' from November 6, where he teamed up with his coach Dragon Kid in a losing effort against R.E.D. (Eita and Yasushi Kanda). After two years of rookie status, he eventually began chasing various championships, and capturing the Open the Triangle Gate Championship alongside Ben-K and Strong Machine J from Team Toryumon (Dragon Kid, Kenichiro Arai and Ryo Saito) on February 29, 2020 at ''Dragon Gate Champion Gate In Osaka''. His biggest accomplishment to date is the Open the Brave Gate Championship, title which he has firstly won at ''Open the New Year Gate 2022'' on January 12 by defeating SB Kento. Dia is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumiyuki Hashimoto
(born April 21, 1982), known by his ring name Kagetora (formerly stylized in all capitals), is a Japanese professional wrestler who works for Dragon Gate. He wrestles in independent wrestling leagues all around Japan and has wrestled in the United States for Chikara and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. He has wrestled many famous wrestlers including Jinsei Shinzaki. Career Toryumon (2002–2004) Hashimoto was part of Mini Crazy MAX as SUWAcito early in his career with Takuya Sugi (Mini CIMA) and Masaki Okimoto (Small Dandy Fuji). They were little version of the Japanese wrestlers CIMA, Suwa and Don Fujii. Michinoku Pro Wrestling (2004–2009) Hashimoto started competing in Michinoku Pro Wrestling in 2005 under the new name of Kagetora, based in Uesugi Kagetora. He initially wore a menpō mask during his matches, but he dropped it. After a tag team tenure with Shanao, Kagetora turned on him and became a heel. He joined Gamma's faction STONED, and after Gamma departed from Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susumu Yokosuka
, better known by his ring name is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Dragon Gate. He is not related to fellow Dragon Gate wrestler and long-term ally/rival Masaaki Mochizuki, who debuted much earlier for WAR. Professional wrestling career Mexico After a brief stay in the Michinoku Pro Wrestling dojo, he entered Ultimo Dragon's dojo in Mexico. He debuted in 1998 as a third-term student. He and Yasushi Kanda formed a tag team there, and they found success, winning the IWRG Intercontinental Tag Team Championship. They would hold these titles upon their arrival in Toryumon. Toryumon / Dragon Gate M2K He and Kanda debuted in Toryumon as a heel team, causing mayhem in matches and frequently forcing double count-outs to disappoint fans and ruin shows. They were invited to join the legendary Crazy Max stable and accepted but turned on them later that same night. A few months later they were joined by Masaaki Mochizuki, and they dubbed themselves M2K (meaning two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
