Jinsei Shinzaki
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| Jinsei Shinzaki | |
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 Shinzaki in April 2011. |
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| Ring name(s) | "The White Angel" Hakushi Nihon Kamikaze Mongolian Yuga Jinsei Shinzaki |
| Billed height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 101 kg (220 lb) |
| Born | December 2, 1966 Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan |
| Trained by | Gran Hamada |
| Debut | June 11, 1993 |
Kensuke Shinzaki (新崎 健介 Shinzaki Kensuke, born December 2, 1966 in Tokushima, Tokushima) is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by his stage names Jinsei Shinzaki (新崎 人生 Shinzaki Jinsei) and Hakushi. Hakushi is the WWF derivation (1995–96) of his Japanese persona, a Buddhist pilgrim.
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[edit] Career
Shinzaki started in Gran Hamada's Universal Lucha Libre promotion under the name Mongolian Yuga. In 1993 he moved to the Great Sasuke's Michinoku Pro Wrestling promotion, where he adopted the ring name Jinsei (Japanese for life).
In 1995, he entered the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as a Japanese villain named Hakushi.[1] His first few matches were highlighted by victories over jobbers and midcarders like Aldo Montoya and 1-2-3 Kid. Hakushi had a brief feud with Bret Hart and was a competitor in the 1996 Royal Rumble, where by coincidence he was eliminated by Bret Hart's brother, Owen Hart. Hakushi also famously had a three-way feud with perennial jobber Barry Horowitz and Bodydonna Skip. Horowitz, who lost for years on WWF programming to get over new talent, surprisingly used his three-quarter nelson to secure a victory over Skip. Hakushi would also fall to Horowitz soon after because of interference from Skip. It was surprising to fans, not only given Horowitz's long time losing record, but also given how well Hakushi had battled former WWF Champion Bret Hart in what had been Hakushi's first major feud in the company. Hakushi had scored well with fans during the feud with Hart. During a match on Raw against Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, Hakushi was hit by Bradshaw's branding iron after a loss. That week on WWF Superstars, commentator Jim Ross reported that he had been so humiliated by the branding that he (kayfabe) left the WWF.
Hakushi also had a brief stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling competing in a tag team match with Hayabusa against Rob Van Dam and Sabu.
Hakushi's style of wrestling was a precursor to the luchador style which became emphasized in major wrestling promotions in the mid-2000s. As the only heavyweight wrestler in the promotion, Shinzaki has competed in major promotions such as New Japan, All Japan, and FMW, challenging their talent.
Shinzaki has been the president of Michinoku Pro Wrestling company since 2003 as a result of Sasuke dedicating more of his time to his political career as a member of the Iwate Prefectural (state) Assembly.
Shinzaki is also the co-founder of the joshi promotion Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling along with joshi wrestler Meiko Satomura.
The 2011 Japan tsunami and quake forced Shinzaki to live in his car after his home and restaurant were destroyed.[2]
On April 15, 2011, Shinzaki returned to the United States to wrestle for Chikara in the 2011 King of Trios tournament, where he would represent Michinoku Pro with Dick Togo and the Great Sasuke. In their first round match Team Michinoku Pro defeated Team Minnesota (1-2-3 Kid, Arik Cannon and Darin Corbin).[3] The following day, Team Michinoku Pro defeated Jigsaw, Manami Toyota and Mike Quackenbush to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.[4] On April 17, Team Michinoku Pro was eliminated from the tournament in the semifinal stage by F.I.S.T. (Chuck Taylor, Icarus and Johnny Gargano).[5]
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Koya Otoshi (Crucifix powerbomb, with theatrics)
- Nembutsu Bomb (Sitout powerbomb, with theatrics)
- Heavenly Lock (Straight jacket choke)
- Signature moves
- Chokeslam
- Diving headbutt, with theatrics
- Diving shoulder block
- Handspring back elbow smash
- Mandala hineri
- Multiple kick variations
- Ogami Watari (Arm twist ropewalk chop, with theatrics)
- Standing moonsault
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- Tohoku Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Último Dragón (1) and Gaina (2)
- Futaritabi Tag Tournament (1994) – with Super Delfin
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- PWI ranked him #209 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003
[edit] References
- ^ a b Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. DK. p. 120. ISBN 978-075664190-0.
- ^ Autor Invitado (2011-03-21). "Luchador japonés necesita ayuda tras el terremoto en esa región". SuperLuchas Magazine. http://superluchas.net/2011/03/21/luchador-japones-necesita-ayuda-tras-el-terremoto-en-esa-region/. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
- ^ Radican, Sean (2011-05-04). "Radican's Chikara KoT Night 1 DVD Review 4/15 - Team Michinoku Pro vs. Team 1-2-3 Kid, Quackenbush & Toyota & Jigsaw vs. SAT's". Pro Wrestling Torch. http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_49808.shtml. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ Radican, Sean (2011-05-13). "Radican's Chikara DVD review series - "King of Trios 2011 Night 2" 4/16: F.I.S.T. vs. Osaka Pro, RDV tournament, Quackenbush & Toyota & Jigsaw vs. Michinoku Pro". Pro Wrestling Torch. http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_50050.shtml. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ Radican, Sean (2011-06-05). "Radican's Chikara DVD review series: "KOT 2011: Night 3 4/17 - Kid vs. Generico, Toyota vs. Eagles, KOT tournament Finals". Pro Wrestling Torch. http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/DVDs_-_VGames_-_Books_25/article_50557.shtml. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
