Atsushi Maruyama (丸山 敦, Maruyama Atsushi, born on June 14, 1976) is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He previously worked for Osaka Pro Wrestling under the ring name Tigers Mask (タイガースマスク, Taigāsu Masuku).[6][7] His ring name and original wrestling attire were inspired by the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.
| Atsushi Maruyama | |
|---|---|
 Maruyama in September 2019 | |
| Birth name | Atsushi Maruyama |
| Born | June 14, 1976[1] Takatsuki, Osaka[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Akatora[2] Atsushi Maruyama[3] Eagles Mask Hong Kong Kokusai Fujin Keisatsu Man[4] Teppei[5] Tigers Mask Izanagi |
| Billed height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st)[1] |
| Trained by | Super Delfin Kaijin Habu Otoko |
| Debut | May 19, 2001[1] |
Professional wrestling career
editOn February 8, 2014, Tigers Mask announced his resignation from Osaka Pro, effective April 20, after which he began working in the Tokyo area under a new persona. On April 22, 2014, Maruyama made his first appearance unmasked, announcing that in the future he would be working under his real name.[3] Maruyama also adopted two new ring names, when he started to work for Pro Wrestling Heat Up as Akatora (アカトラ, Akatora) and Kaientai Dojo as Teppei (stylized in all capital letters).[2][5]
In January 2018, Maruyama signed with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)[1] and adopted the name Izanagi (イザナギ, Izanagi) in 2020.
Championships and accomplishments
edit- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Zeus
- Gaora TV Championship (1 time)
- World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Jr. Tag Battle of Glory (2017) – with Masashi Takeda[8]
- DDT Pro-Wrestling
- Dragon Gate
- Kaientai Dojo
- Mexican Wrestling Federation
- MWF World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Michinoku Pro Wrestling
- Tohoku Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Flash Moon
- Iron Man Tournament (2008)
- Osaka Pro Wrestling
- CMLLL World Super Mexico Championship (1 time, current)[10]
- Osaka Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[11]
- Osaka Pro Wrestling Battle Royal Championship (1 time)
- Osaka Pro Wrestling Owarai Championship (2 times)
- Osaka Meibutsu Sekaiichi Championship (1 time)
- Osaka Pro Wrestling Championship (4 times)[7]
- Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Billyken Kid (1) and Black Buffalo (2)
- Osaka Tag Festival (2006) – with Flash Moon
- Osaka Tag Festival (2007) – with Billyken Kid
- Osaka Tag Festival (2011) – with Black Buffalo
- Tennōzan (2007, 2022)[12]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Pro Wrestling Zero1
- NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Billyken Kid
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "丸山敦選手全日本プロレス入団のお知らせ". All Japan Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
- ^ a b "4･26Heat-Up Mon☆Star13 試合レポート～メインイベント～". Pro Wrestling Heat Up (in Japanese). 2014-04-30. Archived from the original on 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ^ a b Leung, Jonathan (2014-04-24). "4/20 Results: Roster Says Goodbye". Osaka Holiday Paradise. Archived from the original on 2014-04-26. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
- ^ "ガン女5.16王子大会 ガンバレ☆女子プロレス旗揚げ戦 Best of the Super Cinderella". Battle News (in Japanese). 2015-05-16. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
- ^ a b "GWSP4にタイガースマスク改めTeppei参戦決定". Kaientai Dojo (in Japanese). Livedoor. 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ^ a b Boutwell, Josh (2010-04-23). "Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly". WrestleView. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
Open the Brave Gate Title: Tigers Mask def. Super Shisa (c) to win the title [...] Osaka Pro's Tigers Mask upsets Super Shisa for the Brave Gate Title
- ^ a b Boutwell, Josh (2010-07-30). "Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly: Dragon Gate". WrestleView. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
Title vs. Title: Open the Brave Gate Champ: Tigers Mask def. Osaka Pro Champ: CIMA to win the Osaka Pro Title and retian [sic] the Brave Gate Title!
- ^ 11.9後楽園大会[観衆]1241人. All Japan Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
- ^ "DDT ProWrestling" 【大阪リポート】メインの新世代タッグマッチはDDTの未来を見せた激闘28分…フルタイム間際に竹下が樋口をジャーマン葬／飯伏、菊くいワールドを凌駕。菊タローに変身!!／ササダンゴと丸山の一戦はIMGP世界ヘビー級戦に。感動の超大作が誕生!?. Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). 2015-07-12. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ ９月１８日試合結果. Osaka Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). 2013-09-18. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "220731 | Ōsaka Puroresu" 220731 | 大阪プロレス [220731 | Osaka Pro Wrestling]. Osaka Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). July 31, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Tennozan". purolove.com (in German). Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Dilta, Abhishek (September 16, 2022). "PWI 500 2022 List Rankings Full List Male And Female Wrestlers". thesportsgrail.com. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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