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Japanese light heavyweight legend. Throughout his long career, he has wrestled more than 2,500 matches and appeared in major events in the biggest wrestling promtions around the world. | Japanese light heavyweight legend. Throughout his long career, he has wrestled more than 2,500 matches and appeared in major events in the biggest wrestling promtions around the world. | ||
He practiced amateur wrestling, participated in a national tournament in which he ended in second place defeated by Toshiaki Kawada. Tried to enter in the New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo, but he was rejected due to his light weight and size. Nevertheless, he traved to Mexico in hopes to begin his training there. No one in [[Arena Mexico]] wanted to train him, because he was considered too young and light weight. In a good gesture, [[Rafael Salamanca]] and [[El Halcón]] decided to train him. Both saw potential in that the young trainee, as they noticed he was a quick learner. | He practiced amateur wrestling, participated in a national tournament in which he ended in second place defeated by Toshiaki Kawada. Tried to enter in the New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo, but he was rejected due to his light weight and size. Nevertheless, he traved to Mexico in hopes to begin his training there. No one in [[Arena Mexico]] wanted to train him, because he was considered too young and light weight. In a good gesture, [[Rafael Salamanca]] and [[El Halcón]] decided to train him. Both saw potential in that the young trainee, as they noticed he was a quick learner. He continued his training back in Japan, with [[Kotetsu Yamamoto]], [[Tasumi Fujinami]], [[Yoshiaki Fujiwara]], and [[Tokyo Joe]]. He was also trained by Stu Hart at some point. | ||
As Lyger, he's had short tours of CMLL (along with a 1994 AAA appearance and working AAA shows in Japan.) Had an extended stint in CMLL in 2010 as a top level rudo, feuded with [[La Sombra]] and [[Mascara Dorada]] both in Mexico and Japan. Returned to Mexico in 2011 as a tecnico. | As Lyger, he's had short tours of CMLL (along with a 1994 AAA appearance and working AAA shows in Japan.) Had an extended stint in CMLL in 2010 as a top level rudo, feuded with [[La Sombra]] and [[Mascara Dorada]] both in Mexico and Japan. Returned to Mexico in 2011 as a tecnico. | ||
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Japanese light heavyweight legend. Throughout his long career, he has wrestled more than 2,500 matches and appeared in major events in the biggest wrestling promtions around the world.
He practiced amateur wrestling, participated in a national tournament in which he ended in second place defeated by Toshiaki Kawada. Tried to enter in the New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo, but he was rejected due to his light weight and size. Nevertheless, he traved to Mexico in hopes to begin his training there. No one in Arena Mexico wanted to train him, because he was considered too young and light weight. In a good gesture, Rafael Salamanca and El Halcón decided to train him. Both saw potential in that the young trainee, as they noticed he was a quick learner. He continued his training back in Japan, with Kotetsu Yamamoto, Tasumi Fujinami, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, and Tokyo Joe. He was also trained by Stu Hart at some point.
As Lyger, he's had short tours of CMLL (along with a 1994 AAA appearance and working AAA shows in Japan.) Had an extended stint in CMLL in 2010 as a top level rudo, feuded with La Sombra and Mascara Dorada both in Mexico and Japan. Returned to Mexico in 2011 as a tecnico.
Luchas de apuestas record
| Date | Apuesta | Winner(s) | Loser(s) | Arena and/or Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91/07/04 | mask | Jushin Liger | Pegasus Kid | Fukuoka, Japan |
| 94/01/04 | mask | Jushin Liger | Tiger Mask III | Tokyo, Japan |
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