Sanshiro Takagi
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese professional wrestler
. Takagi plays a parody of Stone Cold Steve Austin
of World Wrestling Federation
fame.
He is known in DDT and around the micro-indy scene for his hilarious promos and natural charisma as well as his extensive use of comedy
in his matches.
revival promotion, IWA Kakuto Shijuku. Soon, however, Takagi broke off, seeing that IWAKS's limited exposure would only limit him to be an independent wrestler, in 1997 he formed DDT (Dramatic Dream Team), which not only would promote in Tokyo
(as opposed to Tsurumi's Chigasaki, Kanagawa
base), but also be based on the entertainment wrestling kingpin of the day, World Wrestling Entertainment
. Since then Takagi's show has acquired a cult following as a good version of American-style entertainment wrestling. Takagi has also made appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling
, but prefers to remain his own man and his own promoter.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
. Takagi plays a parody of Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Steve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
of World Wrestling Federation
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
fame.
He is known in DDT and around the micro-indy scene for his hilarious promos and natural charisma as well as his extensive use of comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
in his matches.
Career
Sanshiro Takagi was trained by Goro Tsurumi and started at his International Pro WrestlingInternational Pro Wrestling
International Pro Wrestling , also known as International Wrestling Enterprise, was a professional wrestling promotion in Japan from 1966 to 1981. Founded by Isao Yoshihara, it was affiliated with the American Wrestling Association in the United States and also had tie-ins with promotions in Europe...
revival promotion, IWA Kakuto Shijuku. Soon, however, Takagi broke off, seeing that IWAKS's limited exposure would only limit him to be an independent wrestler, in 1997 he formed DDT (Dramatic Dream Team), which not only would promote in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
(as opposed to Tsurumi's Chigasaki, Kanagawa
Chigasaki, Kanagawa
is a city located in central, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 234,400 and a density of 6,540 persons per km²...
base), but also be based on the entertainment wrestling kingpin of the day, World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
. Since then Takagi's show has acquired a cult following as a good version of American-style entertainment wrestling. Takagi has also made appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1972. All Japan Pro Wrestling still remains one of the most popular puroresu promotions still in operation.-The Giant Baba Era :...
, but prefers to remain his own man and his own promoter.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Dangerous Dragon Sleeper Takagi (Inverted facelock camel clutch)
- Final Answer (Electric chair facebuster)
- Lariat
- Sanshiro Stunner (Lifting DDT)
- Sanshiro Stunner '00 (Lifting double underhook DDT)
- Stone Cold Stunner (Sitout three–quarter facelock jawbreakerStunner (professional wrestling)A stunner is a common term in professional wrestling referring to the seated three-quarter facelock jawbreaker maneuver, predominantly used by Stone Cold Steve Austin and named for his Stone Cold Stunner finisher...
, usually preceded with a kick to the opponent's midsection) - Sunflower bomb (Electric chair twisted into a sitout powerbomb)
- Worldwide Sanshiro Stunner (Fireman's carry stunner)
- ManagersManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- Kayako Takagi
Championships and accomplishments
- Dramatic Dream TeamDramatic Dream TeamDramatic Dream Team, better known by its initials DDT or its logo reading D2T, is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded in 1997 by Sanshiro Takagi...
- DDT KO-D Openweight Championship (5 times)
- DDT KO-D Tag Team ChampionshipDDT KO-D Tag Team ChampionshipThe DDT KO-D Tag Team Championship is the top tag team title in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dramatic Dream Team. The title was established in 2001.-Title history:-List of reigns by length:As of , .-See also:...
(2 times) - with Tomohiko Hashimoto (1) and Ryuji ItoRyuji Itois a Japanese professional wrestler currently competing in Big Japan Pro Wrestling. He is well known for his death match style of wrestling.- Career :...
(1) - DDT Extreme Division ChampionshipDDT Extreme Division ChampionshipThe DDT Extreme Division Championship is a singles title in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dramatic Dream Team. The title was established in 2006.-Title history:...
(1 time) - DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (7 times)
- DDT Jiyugaoka Six-Person Tag Team ChampionshipDDT Jiyugaoka Six-Person Tag Team ChampionshipThe DDT Jiyugaoka Six-Person Tag TeamChampionship is Six person tag team title in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dramatic Dream Team. The title was established in 2003.-Title history:...
(2 times)