Jun Izumida
| Jun Izumida | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 28, 1965 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Junji Izumida Jun Izumida IZU |
| Billed height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Billed weight | 139 kg (306 lb) |
| Debut | May 25, 1992 |
Junji Izumida (泉田純; Izumida Jun; born October 28, 1965 as Izumida Ryukaku) is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling Noah.
Career
Sumo wrestling
Before being a professional wrestler, Izumida was a sumo wrestler, making his debut in March 1986. He reached a highest rank of Makushita 37. He trained at Azumazeki stable and was known under three different shikona: Takamisho, Seiunryu, and finally Musashiumi. He retired from sumo in September 1991.
Professional wrestling
He debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling at the age of twenty-six after being scouted by the company. On May 25, 1992, he wrestled his first match with Giant Baba and Rusher Kimura against Masanobu Fuchi, Haruka Eigen, and Motoshi Okuma.
He then formed a team with Tamon Honda, and the two enjoyed a reign as All Asia Tag Team Champions. When Mitsuharu Misawa left AJPW in mid-2000 and formed Pro Wrestling Noah, Izumida followed. In Noah, Izumida formed the Violence Bulldogs faction with his close friend, Akira Taue.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Meteorite (45° twisting diving headbutt)
- Mukado Domu (Fall forward fireman's carry facebuster)
Championships and accomplishments
- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tamon Honda
- January 2 Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1998) [1]
- International Wrestling Association of Japan
- IWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Shoichi Ichiyama
- IWA Tag Team Title Tournament (2002) – with Shoichi Ichiyama