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Fujinami at the 2015 ceremonyBorn( 1953-12-28) December 28, 1953 (age 66),Spouse(s)Kaori FujinamiChildrenLeona Fujinami (son)Tatsumi FujinamiDr. FujinamiBilled height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)Billed weight103 kg (227 lb)Trained byRoy WoodDebutMay 9, 1971藤波 辰爾Japanese name藤波 辰爾ふじなみ たつみTranscriptionsFujinami TatsumiTatsumi Fujinami (, Fujinami Tatsumi, ring name: ) (born December 28, 1953) is a Japanese, who famously used the nickname 'The Dragon'. He is credited for inventing the and the. He is also the owner and founder of the wrestling promotion. Fujinami is most well known for his long tenure with (NJPW), where he was a six-time. In 2015, Fujinami was inducted into the, while also signing on as an ambassador for the company.

Said of Fujinami: 'I always wanted to be the great wrestler that Tatsumi Fujinami was'. Contents.Career Japanese Wrestling Association (1971–1972) Fujinami started in the old (JWA) under 's wing at the age of 17. When Inoki was fired from JWA in 1971, Fujinami and a few others followed him in forming a new promotion,. Inoki, Fujinami, and are recognized as NJPW's founding fathers.New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1972–2006) In those early days, he served as opponent for debuting rookies, such as,. Fujinami, Fujiwara, Hamada and three other rookies competed in the 1974 Cup (a tournament for rookies, forerunner to the later Young Lions Cup).In the late 1970s, Fujinami was sent abroad, to 's and to in the U.S. In the late 1970s he went to the (WWWF) where he first made a name for himself.

He won his first title, the, on January 23, 1978, by defeating in, and brought it to Japan, establishing it as the premier junior heavyweight title in Japan. In 1981, he was moved to the heavyweight division to make room for in the junior heavyweight division.

Fujinami would be the first wrestler to be successful in both the junior heavyweight and heavyweight divisions.1988 proved to be Fujinami's banner year. On May 8, he defeated by disqualification, to win the title vacated by Antonio Inoki. However, within days, the title was held up after he fought to a no contest; he would win the title back a month later in the rematch. In October, he won the, and he ended the year by winning the in December.1989 proved to be a heartbreaking year for Fujinami.

In April, he vacated the title to be determined in a tournament at New Japan's first show; he would lose to eventual winner Big Van Vader in the semi-finals. In June, during a match with Vader, Fujinami suffered a severe back injury and pulled a hernia. He wouldn't wrestle at all until he returned in September 1990, changing his kanji from '辰巳' to '辰爾' (both are pronounced Tatsumi).In December 1990, he regained the title he never lost, the IWGP Heavyweight title from Choshu. His reign was short-lived, as he lost the title to Vader a month later.

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Fujinami rebounded by regaining the title two months later. Within days, Fujinami made history, as he defeated to win the, making him the very first man to hold the IWGP and NWA World titles simultaneously.His 'most remembered' match in the U.S.

Was when he defended his NWA World Heavyweight title against in a title vs. Title re-match at the first ever in after a controversial match in that March.

Flair retained his WCW Championship and regained Fujinami's NWA title by a school boy pin with a handful of tights.In 1993, Fujinami won the tournament, defeating, and to win the tournament. In April 1994, he defeated to win his fifth IWGP Heavyweight title, but lost it back to Hashimoto three weeks later. In January 1997, he reunited with Kengo Kimura to win the IWGP Tag Team titles from. They would hold onto the belts for over three months before losing them to Riki Choshu. In April 1998, Fujinami won his sixth and final IWGP Heavyweight title by defeating Sasaki. He would hold onto the belt for over four months, before losing the title to Chono.In recent years Fujinami has decreased his work load upon being named President of NJPW in 1999 (he was nevertheless ousted in 2004).

His last title reign in NJPW was an with disciple in October 2001, and his last title shot ever was a bout against in December of the same year (Mutoh had not affiliated himself exclusively with AJPW at the time).In 2006, after nearly 35 years in the company, Fujinami left NJPW, after giving an ultimatum of either Riki Choshu leave or Fujinami leave. New Japan stuck with Choshu, causing Fujinami to leave.

Another veteran and Fujinami's long-time tag team partner, would follow suit.On January 4th 2020 he was a part of Jushin Thunder Liger's team for the first of Liger's retirement matches at Wrestle Kingdom 14.Muga World Pro Wrestling / Dradition (2006–present) Recently he and Nishimura began running their again, focusing on pure catch wrestling which seems to have been relegated by NJPW. In a tag team dream match, Fujinami, along with his close friend Nishimura beat and in the main event of the first 'Muga World' show. The name of Fujinami's new promotion has since been changed to Dradition, after the departure of Nishimura.Dramatic Dream Team (2012) On August 18, 2012, Fujinami won his first title in eleven years, when he took part in, during which he and defeated and for the. Fujinami remains an active competitor even at the age of 63 and shows little sign of slowing down.WWE (2015–present) On March 19, 2015, it was announced that Fujinami would be inducted into the as part of the class of 2015. Fujinami was inducted by Ric Flair at the ceremony, which took place on March 28 in. On July 12, it was announced that Fujinami had signed a 'Legends' deal with WWE.

The contract effectively made him an ambassador for WWE, but did not restrict his Japanese bookings. Personal life Fujinami is married to a woman named Kaori. Fujinami's son Leona made his professional wrestling debut for Dradition on November 19, 2013. He received a WWE tryout in July 2015.

Other media Fujinami appears as a gang member in the 2017 video game, alongside,. He has also appeared as a playable wrestler in as DLC and in & as unlockable content. Championships and accomplishments. – with. – with (4) and (1). – with Kengo Kimura.

– with. Karl Gotch Cup (1974). PWI ranked him # 31 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the 'PWI Years' in 2003. Ranked No. 12 of the top 100 tag teams of the 'PWI Years' with in 2003.

Class of 2017. Wrestler of the Week (February 1–7, 1987). (1981) with Antonio Inoki. Distinguished Service Award (1978).

(1984). (1983) vs. On April 3. Match of the Year Award (1986) vs. On June 12. (1985).

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