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| Naofumi Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1977[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Yamamoto Mr. Yamamoto Naofumi Yamamoto Yoshitatsu |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 225 kg (496 lb; 35.4 st)[1] |
| Trained by | New Japan Dojo |
| Debut | October 12, 2002[1] |
Naofumi Yamamoto (山本 尚史) (born July 1, 1977)[1] is an Japanese professional wrestler and boxer. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and working in their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).
Career
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2002-2008)
On December 27, 2003, Yamamoto lost to Ryusuke Taguchi to gain a spot on the card for New Japan's annual Tokyo Dome show, Wrestling World.[2]
On July 26, 2004, Yamamoto defeated esteemed amateur wrestler, Yujiro Takahashi, in his debut at Korakuen Hall.[3]
After Togi Makabe made his return on January 8, 2006, he teamed up with Toru Yano in a losing effort against Osamu Nishimura and Naofumi Yamamoto.[4]
World Wrestling Entertainment (2008-present)
Florida Championship Wrestling
In February 2008, Yamamoto left New Japan Pro Wrestling after the annual renewal period, instead signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling.Yamamoto won a match vs Kafu.
In Wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
References
- ^ a b c d e "Puroresu Central Profile". puroresucentral.com. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
- ^ "NJPW results, 2003". Strong Style Spirit. Retrieved 2007-07-25.
- ^ "NJPW results, 2004". Strong Style Spirit. Retrieved 2007-07-26.
- ^ "NJPW results, 2006". Strong Style Spirit. Retrieved 2007-12-05.