On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of George Takano / The Cobra, 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.
Joji Takano (高野 讓治) was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan on June 23, 1958, and he is currently 66 years old.
He is the founder of Network of Wrestling (NOW) and Fighting Spirit wRestling (FSR).
George Takano / The Cobra Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Joji Takano (高野 讓治)
- Ring Names
- The Cobra ( April 20, 2018 - May 1, 2018)
- George Takano ( July 4, 1986 - April 19, 2018)
- The Cobra ( September 11, 1996 - August 25, 2007)
- The Cobra ( July 2, 1983 - July 3, 1986)
- George Takano ( February 10, 1977 - July 1, 1983)
- Born June 23, 1958 (age 66)
- Nationality
Japan, 
United States - Birth Place Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
- Billed From
- Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan ( July 4, 1986 - May 1, 2018)
- Uganda ( July 2, 1983 - July 3, 1986)
- Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan ( February 10, 1977 - July 1, 1983)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 254 lbs (115 kg) ( July 3, 1986 - May 1, 2018)
- 216 lbs (98 kg) ( February 10, 1977 - July 2, 1986)
- Notes He is the founder of Network of Wrestling (NOW) and Fighting Spirit wRestling (FSR).
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 30, 2013 - May 1, 2018)
- Part Time Wrestler ( August 9, 1992 - August 25, 2007)
- Promoter ( August 9, 1992 - October 27, 1994)
- Wrestler ( February 10, 1977 - August 8, 1992)
- Coach ( June 5, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Actor ( January 27, 1987 - September 22, 1987)
- Actor ( October 7, 1976 - April 8, 1977)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYAugust 9, 1992 August 25, 2007 Promotion 
ZERO ONEApril 18, 2001 September 1, 2002 Promotion 
UWF ISeptember 11, 1996 November 20, 1996 Promotion 
SWSJune 5, 1990 June 19, 1992 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 4, 1986 March 23, 1990 Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
July 2, 1983 July 3, 1986 Promotion 
STAMPEDEJuly 2, 1983 June 18, 1984 Promotion 
UWAJanuary 15, 1982 June 26, 1983 Promotion NJPWBrand
Young Lions
August 25, 1978 January 16, 1982 Promotion NJPWBrand
Young Lions
February 10, 1977 March 6, 1977 -
Images History
Aug 2013
Nov 1998
Jun 1990
Jul 1986
Jul 1983
Jan 1980
Feb 1977 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener September 11, 1996 May 1, 2018 Face July 4, 1986 September 10, 1996 Heel July 2, 1983 July 3, 1986 Face February 10, 1977 July 1, 1983
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Finishers
- Tombstone Piledriver ( February 10, 1977 - May 1, 2018)
- Diving Splash ( July 2, 1983 - August 25, 2007)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song “SWS George Takano's Theme” by SWS - Single ( September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Theme Song “Palaestra” by SWS - with Palaestra - Team ( September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- Theme Song “Child's Anthem” by Toto - Single ( March 2, 1990 - March 23, 1990)
- Theme Song “Don't Cry / Time & Again” by Asia - Single ( July 7, 1987 - March 1, 1990)
- Theme Song “Mademoiselle Tango” by Paul Mauriat - NJPW - Single ( February 10, 1977 - January 16, 1982)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment & New Japan Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1 IWGP Tag Team Championship (with Super Strong Machine / Junji Hirata)
New Japan Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship
Super World Sports
- 1 SWS Tag Team Championship (with Shunji Takano)
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Other Accomplishments
- SWS One Night Tournament Winner (1990)
- Tokyo Sports Effort Award (1980)
- WON Most Improved (1984)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Takano Brothers - Shunji Takano ( October 18, 1990 - August 9, 1992)
- Palaestra - Takuma Sano / Naoki Sano, Don Arakawa , Shunji Takano, Kenichi Oya, Akira Katayama ( September 29, 1990 - June 19, 1992)
- George Takano & Super Strong Machine - Super Strong Machine / Junji Hirata ( January 7, 1989 - December 7, 1989)