Shoji Kai: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Shoji Kai, 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.

Motoyuki Kitazawa (北沢幹之) was born in Aki (now Kunisaki), Ōita, Japan on February 25, 1942, and he is currently 82 years old.

During his NJPW years, Kai was the debut opponent of many future legends, such as Tatsumi Fujinami, Masa Saito and the first Tiger Mask.

Shoji Kai was inducted in the NJPW Hall of Fame in 2009 as part of the NJPW Greatest Wrestlers wing.

Shoji Kai Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Motoyuki Kitazawa (北沢幹之)
Ring Names
- Shoji Kai ( August 2, 2006 - December 31, 2019)
- Motoyuki Kitazawa ( September 11, 1984 - December 1, 1990)
- Shoji Kai ( March 6, 1972 - April 3, 1981)
- Motoyuki Kitazawa ( January 13, 1972 - March 5, 1972)
- Kitazawa ( June 6, 1971 - January 11, 1972)
- Hirokatsu Shinkai ( September 26, 1970 - June 5, 1971)
- Motoyuki Kitazawa ( August 14, 1967 - September 25, 1970)
- Sankichi Takasakiyama ( April 3, 1964 - August 13, 1967)
- Motoyuki Kitazawa ( January 21, 1962 - April 2, 1964)
Born February 25, 1942 (age 82)
Nationality Japan
Birth Place Aki (now Kunisaki), Ōita, Japan
Billed From
- Aki, Ōita, Japan ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
- 209 lbs (95 kg)
Notes During his NJPW years, Kai was the debut opponent of many future legends, such as Tatsumi Fujinami, Masa Saito and the first Tiger Mask.

Career History

Roles
- Referee ( August 2, 2006 - December 31, 2019)
- Referee ( May 12, 1988 - December 1, 1990)
- Referee ( April 11, 1984 - September 11, 1985)
- Wrestler ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
Promotions History

Promotion from to
Promotion NJPW January 13, 1972 April 3, 1981
Promotion EMLL June 6, 1971 December 26, 1971
Promotion JWA February 3, 1962 May 17, 1971
Images History

Feb 2019
Mar 2009
Apr 1981
Dec 1976
Jan 1972
Jun 1971
Jan 1962
Face / Heel Turns

Alignment from to
Tweener January 21, 1962 April 3, 1981

Promotion	from	to
Promotion NJPW	January 13, 1972	April 3, 1981
Promotion EMLL	June 6, 1971	December 26, 1971
Promotion JWA	February 3, 1962	May 17, 1971

Alignment	from	to
Tweener	January 21, 1962	April 3, 1981

Finishers
- Camel Clutch ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
- Boston Crab ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)
- Diving Chop ( January 21, 1962 - April 3, 1981)