Jun Izumida
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| Jun Izumida | |
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| Ring name(s) | Jun Izumida |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 306 lbs (139 kg) |
| Born | October 28, 1965 |
| Resides | Kurihara, Miyagi, Japan |
| Debut | May 25, 1992 |
Jun Izumida (泉田純; Izumida Jun; born October 28, 1965 as Izumida Ryukaku) is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Sumo wrestling
Before being a professional wrestler, Izumida was a sumo wrestler, making his debut in March 1986. He reached a highest rank of Makushita 37. He trained at Azumazeki stable and was known under three different shikona: Takamisho, Seiunryu, and finally Musashiumi. He retired from sumo in September 1991.
[edit] Professional wrestling
He debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling at the age of twenty-six after being scouted by the company. On May 25, 1992, he wrestled his first match with Giant Baba and Rusher Kimura against Masanobu Fuchi, Haruka Eigen, and Motoshi Okuma.
He then formed a team with Tamon Honda, and the two enjoyed a reign as All Asia Tag Team Champions. When Mitsuharu Misawa left AJPW in mid-2000 and formed Pro Wrestling NOAH, Izumida followed. In NOAH, Izumida formed the Violence Bulldogs faction with his close friend, Akira Taue.
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Meteorite (45° twisting diving headbutt)
- Mukado Domu (Fall forward spinning fireman's carry facebuster)
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Tamon Honda
- Pro Wrestling NOAH
- IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Shoichi Ichimiya
- IWA Tag Team Title Tournament (2002) - with Shoichi Ichimiya
