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Yoshihiro Takayama(I)

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Yoshihiro Takayama is synonymous with the word tough. Growing up in Japan, he pursued a career in rugby and from there he moved on to the world of professional wrestling. At 6' 5" and 253 lbs the imposing Takayama wreaked havoc in the pro wrestling ranks. Among his signature moves, the "Everest" German Suplex and the knee kick! Moving on to mixed martial arts, Takayama relies less on technique and more on guts. Most of his matches are total slug-fests and one thing is almost always certain, the match will not go to a decision! With his flowing blonde mane and slogan of "no fear," it's no surprise why Takayama is so popular in Japan!
BornSeptember 19, 1966
BornSeptember 19, 1966
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    Known for

    Liam Neeson in Silence (2016)
    Silence
    7.2
    • Large Man
    • 2016
    Masûru hîto (2002)
    Masûru hîto
    5.1
    • Muscle Dome Wrestler B
    • 2002
    Tokyo Tribe (2014)
    Tokyo Tribe
    6.4
    • Bouncer
    • 2014
    Kunoichi ninpô-chô: Yagyû gaiden (1998)
    Kunoichi ninpô-chô: Yagyû gaiden
    4.7
    • Rensuke Washinosu
    • 1998

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    • Liam Neeson in Silence (2016)
      Silence
      7.2
      • Large Man
      • 2016
    • Kôji Yamamoto, Seishirô Katô, Mana Ashida, Charlotte Kate Fox, and Kokoro Terada in Our House (2016)
      Our House
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Takuma Akao
      • 2016
    • Shoku no Gunshi (2015)
      Shoku no Gunshi
      TV Mini Series
      • 2015
    • Tokyo Tribe (2014)
      Tokyo Tribe
      6.4
      • Bouncer
      • 2014
    • TNA One Night Only (2013)
      TNA One Night Only
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Yoshihiro Takayama
      • 2014
    • Kaisen: Outbreak (2014)
      Kaisen: Outbreak
      TV Movie
      • Yoshihiro Takayama
      • 2014
    • Trouble Is My Business 2
      TV Movie
      • 2014
    • The Killer Bees (2013)
      The Killer Bees
      TV Mini Series
      • 2013
    • Wrestle-1 Events (2013)
      Wrestle-1 Events
      TV Series
      • Yoshihiro Takayama
      • 2013
    • Yoshihiro Yamazaki, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Shinsuke Nakamura in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome (2010)
      NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome
      6.6
      Video
      • 2010
    • Nagurimono (2005)
      Nagurimono
      7.1
      • 2005
    • Sakigake!! Kuromati Kôkô: The Movie (2005)
      Sakigake!! Kuromati Kôkô: The Movie
      6.1
      • Yutaka Takenouchi
      • 2005
    • K-1 Premium 2004 Dynamite!!
      Video Game
      • Fighters (voice)
      • 2004
    • Anata no jinsei ohakobishimasu
      TV Series
      • 2003
    • Seinto Seiya: Meiô Hâdesu jûnikyû-hen (2002)
      Seinto Seiya: Meiô Hâdesu jûnikyû-hen
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Sirius (voice)
      • 2002

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    • Height
      • 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
    • Born
      • September 19, 1966
      • Tokyo, Japan

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      Known as the Japanese Hulk Hogan.

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