Funaki - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Funaki, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Shoichi Funaki (船木 勝) was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 24, 1968, and he is currently 57 years old.

He is currently a Commentator, working for World Wrestling Entertainment under the name of Funaki.

Funaki has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

He is a WWE Japanese Commentator.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameShoichi Funaki (船木 勝)
  • Ring Names
    • Funaki (April 23, 2010 - Present)
    • Kung Fu Naki (October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
    • Funaki (September 14, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
    • Sho Funaki (March 1, 1997 - April 13, 2013)
    • Shoichi Funaki (December 5, 1993 - November 23, 1998)
    • Mongolian Yuga (July 27, 1995 - August 24, 1995)
  • Born August 24, 1968 (age 57)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
  • Weight
    • 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • NicknamesSmackDown's #1 Announcer
  • NotesHe is a WWE Japanese Commentator.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Commentator (April 3, 2016 - Present)
    • Wrestler (December 5, 1993 - October 4, 2015)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 3, 2016Present
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown March 25, 2002April 22, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 30, 1998March 24, 2002
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWJanuary 11, 1995April 5, 1998
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSApril 6, 1996November 5, 1997
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWFebruary 12, 1996August 23, 1996
    PromotionPro Wrestling Fujiwara GumiPWFGDecember 5, 1993November 19, 1995
  • Images History

    Jun 2015
    Jun 2015
    Apr 2010
    Apr 2010
    Oct 2008
    Oct 2008
    Mar 2002
    Mar 2002
    May 1998
    May 1998
    Dec 1993
    Dec 1993
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceMarch 25, 2002April 22, 2010
    HeelMay 11, 1998March 24, 2002
  • Finishers

    • Crane Kick (October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
    • Rising Sun - Tornado DDT (May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
    • Shawn Capture - Cross Kneelock (May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Kung Fu San" by Dice Raw, Jim Johnston & Gregory Helms - Single (October 10, 2008 - April 22, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Dojo (V2)" by Jim Johnston - Single (May 11, 1998 - October 9, 2008)

Titles & Accomplishments

Teams & Relations

Funaki Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

Other Games (2)

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