Takashi Iizuka: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Takashi Iizuka, 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.

Takayuki Iizuka (飯塚孝之) was born in Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan on August 2, 1966, and he is currently 58 years old.

Takashi Iizuka Profile Index

Profile Info

Gender Male
Real Name Takayuki Iizuka (飯塚孝之)
Ring Names
- Takashi Iizuka ( September 16, 1995 - February 21, 2019)
- Takayuki Iizuka ( November 2, 1986 - September 15, 1995)
Born August 2, 1966 (age 58)
Nationality Japan
Birth Place Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan
Billed From
- Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan
Height 5 ft 11 in (181 cm)
Weight
- 236 lbs (107 kg)
Nicknames Kyouran no Iron Finger (Raging Iron Finger); Onen no Bouzu (Bald Malice); Mr. Sleeper Hold; Sniper; Kamokuna Toshi (Silent Fighting Spirit); The Great Traitor

Career History

Roles
- Wrestler ( November 2, 1986 - February 21, 2019)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 27, 2017	February 21, 2019
Promotion NOAHBrand Heavyweight	January 12, 2015	December 3, 2016
Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight	March 2, 1992	January 5, 2015
Promotion NOAHBrand Heavyweight	February 9, 2013	July 7, 2013
Promotion WAR	July 20, 1996	December 13, 1996
Promotion NJPWBrand Young Lions	November 2, 1986	May 25, 1991

Images History

Jan 2011
Apr 2008
Jul 2004
Jul 2000
Jun 1996
May 1992
Nov 1986
Face / Heel Turns

Alignment from to
Heel April 27, 2008 February 21, 2019
Face November 2, 1986 April 26, 2008

Alignment	from	to
Heel	April 27, 2008	February 21, 2019
Face	November 2, 1986	April 26, 2008

Finishers
- Sleeper Hold ( November 2, 1986 - February 21, 2019)
- Iron Finger From Hell - Thrust with iron hand weapon ( April 28, 2008 - February 21, 2019)
- Blizzard Suplex - Bridging Exploder Suplex ( June 24, 1989 - April 27, 2008)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Against Rules (Solid Version)" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single ( May 3, 2012 - February 21, 2019)
- Theme Song "Against Rules" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single ( April 28, 2008 - May 2, 2012)
- Theme Song "Terrible Air" by New Japan Pro Wrestling - Single ( July 3, 2000 - April 27, 2008)
- Theme Song "Go Straight" by Osamu Suzuki - Single ( May 17, 1992 - July 2, 2000)
- Theme Song "After the War" by Gary Moore - Single ( June 24, 1989 - May 16, 1992)
- Theme Song "Gotta Fly Now" by DeEtta Little - Single ( November 2, 1986 - June 23, 1989)

Titles & Accomplishments

New Japan Pro Wrestling
- 3 IWGP Tag Team Championship (1 with Toru Yano, 1 with Kazuo Yamazaki, 1 with Riki Choshu)
- 1 NJPW G1 Tag League (2000) (with Yuji Nagata)
Pro Wrestling Noah
- 1 GHC Tag Team Championship (with Toru Yano)
Other Accomplishments
- NJPW G1 Tag League Winner (2000 – with Yuji Nagata)
- NJPW Technique Award (2000)
- Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (2011 - with Toru Yano vs. Keiji Mutoh & Kenta Kobashi, at All Together)
- Tokyo Sports Technique Award (2000)
- Nikkan Sports Technique Award (2000)