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He portrayed Tiger Mask in its third incarnation, succeeding Mitsuharu Misawa.^[1] In 1994, he famously lost a "mask vs. mask" match against popular cruiserweight Jushin "Thunder" Liger during a New Japan Pro Wrestling show. Since 1994 he has wrestled under his own name for New Japan Pro Wrestling. His style used to be the classic junior heavyweight wrestling, but repeated high-flying moves and inherent damage put an incentive on him to use shoot style, largely as a modification of his wrestling persona. Hard shoot kicks combined with scientific wrestling are his current trademark. Tiger Mask (Japanese: タイガーマスク) began as a manga in 1968 and was later adapted into a successful anime series in 1969. ... Mitsuharu Misawa ) is a Japanese professional wrestler. ... New Japan Pro Wrestling (新日本プロレス, shin nihon puroresu) is a major professional wrestling federation in Japan, founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Shoot style is a form of professional wrestling in which strikes and holds are real and still, however the matches are still predetermined. ...

Kanemoto was the first man to defend the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship in the United States, a match against Alex Wright at Starrcade 1995 (although World Championship Wrestling did not announce it as such). The IWGP (International Wrestling Grand Prix) Junior Heavyweight Championship is the top singles title in New Japan Pro Wrestlings Junior Heavyweight division. ... Alex Wright (born May 17, 1975) is a German former professional wrestler. ... Starrcade was the primary supercard of the NWA and World Championship Wrestling from 1983-2000. ... For the Australian professional wrestling promotion, see World Championship Wrestling (Australia). ...

On May 3, 2006, Kanemoto defeated Tiger Mask IV to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title for the fifth time. is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tiger Mask IV Tiger Mask (IV) (タイガーマスク) is a Japanese professional wrestler whose real name is not publicly known, and who currently works for New Japan Pro Wrestling. ...

In the 2006 G-1 Climax, Kanemoto reached the semi final, the first junior heavyweight to achieve this feat. Also in 2006 he became the first junior heavyweight since Jushin Liger to receive a IWGP Heavyweight Title match. Although he lost this match against his tag team partner Hiroshi Tanahashi he was revered for his performance, especially after kicking out of Tanahashi's Dragon Suplex finish after only a 1 count. After this match it was regarded that Kanemoto was not only the top junior heavyweight but one of top talents that New Japan has in its entirety. Promo for G-1 2005 The G-1 Climax tournament is a weeklong event held each August by the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. ... Keiichi Yamada (山田恵一 Yamada Keiichi) (born November 30, 1964), better known as Jushin Liger (獣神ライガー - Jūshin Raigā) and later, Jushin Thunder Liger (獣神サンダーライガー - Jūshin Sandā Raigā) is a Japanese professional wrestler. ... The IWGP (International Wrestling Grand Prix) World Heavyweight Championship is the top singles title in New Japan Pro Wrestling. ... Hiroshi Tanahashi (born November 13, 1976) is a Japanese professional wrestler who works primarily for New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. ...

In wrestling

• Finishing and signature moves

• Koji Clutch - Innovated
• Ankle lock
• Moonsault
• Tiger suplex
• Sitout suplex slam
• Reverse frankensteiner
• Second rope corkscrew senton
• Dragon suplex
• Overhead belly to belly suplex
• Facewash
• Rolling sole butt
• Axe kick
• Dropkick to an opponent who is tied to the Tree of Woe

Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. ... Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. ... Shawn Michaels performing a Moonsault on Chris Jericho. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Attacking maneuvers in the kayfabe of professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold or as a set up for a throw. ... Aerial techniques are used in professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Attacking maneuvers in the kayfabe of professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold or as a set up for a throw. ... Attacking maneuvers in the kayfabe of professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold or as a set up for a throw. ... Attacking maneuvers in the kayfabe of professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold or as a set up for a throw. ... Attacking maneuvers in the kayfabe of professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold or as a set up for a throw. ... Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. ...

Championships and accomplishments

• AWF

• AWF Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Choi Tenson

• New Japan Pro Wrestling

• IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
• IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Minoru Tanaka, Jushin Liger and Wataru Inoue

• United Wrestling Alliance

• UWA Junior Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• UWA Welterweight Championship (1 time)

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter

• 1998 Most Outstanding Wrestler

New Japan Pro Wrestling (新日本プロレス, shin nihon puroresu) is a major professional wrestling federation in Japan, founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972. ... The IWGP (International Wrestling Grand Prix) Junior Heavyweight Championship is the top singles title in New Japan Pro Wrestlings Junior Heavyweight division. ... The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship was created in 1998 as an incentive to the junior heavyweight division. ... For a Japanese mathematician , see Minoru Tanaka (mathematician). ... Keiichi Yamada (山田恵一 Yamada Keiichi) (born November 30, 1964), better known as Jushin Liger (獣神ライガー - Jūshin Raigā) and later, Jushin Thunder Liger (獣神サンダーライガー - Jūshin Sandā Raigā) is a Japanese professional wrestler. ...

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