Kazuchika Okada

Known as: Kazuchika Okada, Okada, Okato
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Kazuchika Okada, 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.

Kazuchika Okada (岡田 和睦) was born in Anjō, Aichi, Japan on November 8, 1987, and he is currently 38 years old.

He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Kazuchika Okada.

Currently, he is a member of the teams of The Don Callis Family and ProtOkada (with Kyle Fletcher).

Kazuchika Okada is a 7-time World Champion, and has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career.

Kazuchika Okada Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameKazuchika Okada (岡田 和睦)
  • GenderMale
  • Born November 8, 1987 (age 38)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceAnjō, Aichi, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 236 lbs (107 kg) (December 9, 2011 - Present)
    • 212 lbs (96 kg) (August 29, 2004 - December 8, 2011)
  • NicknamesThe Rainmaker

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Kazuchika Okada - Rainmaker (January 4, 2012 - Present)
    • Okada (March 25, 2011 - January 3, 2012)
    • Okato (January 20, 2011 - March 24, 2011)
    • Okada (February 16, 2010 - January 19, 2011)
    • Kazuchika Okada (August 29, 2004 - February 15, 2010)

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (August 29, 2004 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWMarch 6, 2024Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 8, 2025January 4, 2026
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 4, 2012February 24, 2024
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 25, 2024January 25, 2024
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAFebruary 16, 2010October 13, 2011
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand HeavyweightYoung Lions April 1, 2008January 31, 2010
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior HeavyweightYoung Lions August 26, 2007March 31, 2008

  • Finishers

    • Rainmaker - Wrist-lock into a Short-arm Lariat (January 4, 2012 - Present)
    • Money Clip - Cobra Clutch (June 17, 2020 - February 24, 2024)
    • Red Ink - Kneeling Cross-Legged STF (March 11, 2013 - February 24, 2024)
    • Bridging German Suplex (August 29, 2004 - December 31, 2011)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y" by ONE OK ROCK feat. Paledusk & Chico Carlito - Single (July 16, 2025 - Present)
    • Theme Song"RAINMAKER -2020DomeVer.-" by Yonosuke Kitamura Feat. Eiki - Single (January 4, 2020 - July 15, 2025)
    • Theme Song"RAINMAKER -NEXTLEVEL-" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2019 - January 3, 2020)
    • Theme Song"RAINMAKER -laevatein-" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (June 30, 2018 - December 15, 2018)
    • Theme Song"RAIN MAKER -WK12 ver.-" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2018 - June 24, 2018)
    • Theme Song"RAIN MAKER -DOMINION 6.11 ver.-" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (June 11, 2017 - January 3, 2018)
    • Theme Song"RAIN MAKER -Tokyo Dome 2017 ver.-" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2017 - June 11, 2017)
    • Theme Song"RAIN MAKER (2014 Edit)" by May's - Single (January 4, 2014 - January 3, 2017)
    • Theme Song"RAIN MAKER" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2012 - January 3, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Omori" by Dale Oliver - Single (February 16, 2010 - October 13, 2011)
    • Theme Song"Kick It, That Makes Me Funk" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (April 12, 2008 - January 31, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Cefiro & Radio Comeback (Seishun Saikai)" by Maximum the Hormone - Single (August 26, 2007 - April 11, 2008)

  • Images History

    May 2026
    May 2026
    Jul 2025
    Jul 2025
    Mar 2024
    Mar 2024
    May 2023
    May 2023
    Jan 2022
    Jan 2022
    Jan 2019
    Jan 2019
    Jul 2018
    Jul 2018
    Jun 2017
    Jun 2017
    Jan 2016
    Jan 2016
    Apr 2015
    Apr 2015
    May 2013
    May 2013
    Jan 2012
    Jan 2012
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Feb 2010
    Feb 2010
    Aug 2007
    Aug 2007
    Aug 2004
    Aug 2004

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelReturned to AEW joining The EliteMarch 6, 2024Present
    FaceTurned with the rest of CHAOSMay 4, 2014March 5, 2024
    HeelJoined CHAOSJanuary 5, 2012May 3, 2014
    FaceWas revealed as the camera man whom Samoa Joe had hired to follow D'Angelo DineroJanuary 20, 2011January 4, 2012
    HeelDebuted in TNA as a heelFebruary 16, 2010January 19, 2011
    FaceAugust 26, 2007February 15, 2010

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Mid CardMay 30, 2026Present
    AEW Upper CardMay 6, 2026May 29, 2026
    AEW Mid CardMarch 6, 2024May 5, 2026
    NJPW Upper CardApril 5, 2015February 24, 2024
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 5, 2015April 4, 2015
    NJPW Upper CardJanuary 4, 2012January 4, 2015
    TNA InactiveExcursion endingJune 22, 2011October 13, 2011
    TNA Low CardApril 6, 2010June 21, 2011
    TNA InactiveDark matches onlyFebruary 16, 2010April 5, 2010
    NJPW Mid CardJune 20, 2009January 31, 2010
    NJPW Low CardApril 12, 2008June 19, 2009
    NJPW InjuredUnspecified injurySeptember 2, 2007April 11, 2008
    NJPW Low CardAugust 26, 2007September 1, 2007

Titles & Accomplishments

  • All Elite Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Best Bout (2017 - vs. Kenny Omega at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall)
    • Toryumon Mexico Young Dragons Cup Winner (2005)
    • 1° in PWI 500 (2017)
    • PWI Feud of the Decade (2010s - vs. Kenny Omega)
    • PWI Match of the Year (2017 - vs. Kenny Omega, Wrestle Kingdom 11; 2018 - vs. Kenny Omega, Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall)
    • PWI Feud of the Year (2017 - vs. Kenny Omega)
    • Tokyo Sports MVP Award (2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2022)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (2012 - vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, 02/12; 2014 - vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, 08/10; 2015 - vs. Genichiro Tenryu, 11/15; 2016 - vs. Naomichi Marufuji, 07/18; 2017 - vs. Kenny Omega, 01/04; 2018 - vs. Kenny Omega, 06/09; 2019 - vs. SANADA, 10/14; 2020 - vs. Tetsuya Naito, 01/05; 2022 - vs. Will Ospreay, 08/18)
    • Nikan Sports MVP Award (2012, 2013, 2015, 2017)
    • Nikan Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2012)
    • Nikan Sports Match of the Year (2012 - vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, 02/12; 2014 - vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, 08/10; 2017 - vs. Kenny Omega, 01/04; 2018 - vs. Kenny Omega, 06/09)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
    • WON Wrestler of the Year (2017)
    • WON Best Matches of the Decade (2010s)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Decade (2010s)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (2012, 2013 - Rainmaker)
    • WON Feud of the Year (2012, 2013 - vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi; 2017 - vs. Kenny Omega)
    • WON Most Improved (2012)
    • WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (2017)
    • WON Japan MVP (2019, 2022)

Teams & Relations

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