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Sanshiro Takagi
Born (1970-01-13) January 13, 1970 (age 54)
Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dai Kotei Sanshiro[1]
Nagachika Narita[2]
Sanshiro Takagi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi[3]
Up Up Machine[4]
Billed height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Billed weight95 kg (209 lb)
Billed fromFreedom Hill, Nagoya, Japan
Trained byMitsuhiro Matsunaga
DebutFebruary 16, 1995

Sanshiro Takagi (高木 三四郎, Takagi Sanshirō, born January 13, 1970 in Toyonaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional wrestler. Takagi plays a parody of Stone Cold Steve Austin of World Wrestling Federation fame.

He is known in Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) and around the micro-indy scene for his hilarious promos and natural charisma as well as his extensive use of comedy in his matches. He is the president of DDT and also works as an advisor for Wrestle-1.

Career

Sanshiro Takagi was trained by Goro Tsurumi and started at his International Pro Wrestling revival promotion, IWA Kakuto Shijuku. Soon, however, Takagi broke off, seeing that IWAKS's limited exposure would only limit him to be an independent wrestler, in 1997 he formed DDT (Dramatic Dream Team), which not only would promote in Tokyo (as opposed to Tsurumi's Chigasaki, Kanagawa base), but also be based on the entertainment wrestling kingpin of the day, World Wrestling Entertainment. Since then Takagi's show has acquired a cult following as a good version of American-style entertainment wrestling. Takagi has also made appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling, but prefers to remain his own man and his own promoter.

On May 5, 2015, Takagi was announced as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Wrestle-1. He also continued serving as the president of DDT, while being involved with Wrestle-1's management.[5] Starting on April 1, 2017, Takagi will serve in the role of an advisor to new president Kaz Hayashi.[6] In March 2017, Wrestle-1 underwent a change in management, which led to Takagi assuming the new role of an advisor.[7]

Personal life

His wife is Kayako Takagi, who actually helped him out backstage and on-screen in DDT storylines in 2004.

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
  • Kayako Takagi

Championships and accomplishments

Takagi in December 2014.

References

  1. ^ "新北京プロレス Japan Tour 2009 in Shinjuku Face". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  2. ^ "Into The Fight シリーズ 2013 in Odawara". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  3. ^ Judgement2017～DDT旗揚げ20周年記念大会～. DDT Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  4. ^ "【アップアップDDT(仮)リポート】アイドル×プロレスのコラボは大成功！　2回目開催を誓い大団円／新井愛瞳が爆弾発言!?「今度私たちも試合に出たい」". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). February 19, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  5. ^ 高木三四郎Ｗ-１ＣＥＯ電撃就任. Daily Sports Online (in Japanese). Kobe Shimbun. May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  6. ^ カズ・ハヤシがＷ‐１社長就任　武藤は会長職に. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). March 27, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  7. ^ カズ・ハヤシがＷ‐１社長就任　武藤は会長職に. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). March 27, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  8. ^ "Who's Gonna Top?～DDTドラマティック総選挙2015～". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "Judgement 2013". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  10. ^ "<ヨシヒコ編集ジチョー主義>2012年DDTを各賞で振り返る". Dramatic Dream Team (in Japanese). December 21, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  11. ^ "Fujitaが高木に、論外＆Mazadが大阪06に勝利し、ベルトが愚連隊に勢揃い！世界一性格の悪い神の子が降臨！". Battle News (in Japanese). January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
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