Atsushi Maruyama Explained

Atsushi Maruyama
Birthname:Atsushi Maruyama
Names:Akatora
Atsushi Maruyama
Eagles Mask
Hong Kong Kokusai Fujin Keisatsu Man[1]
Teppei
Tigers Mask
Izanagi
Weight:85kg (187lb)
Birth Date:June 14, 1976
Birth Place:Takatsuki, Osaka
Trainer:Super Delfin
Kaijin Habu Otoko
Debut:May 19, 2001

is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He previously worked for Osaka Pro Wrestling under the ring name . His ring name and original wrestling attire were inspired by the Hanshin Tigers baseball team.

Professional wrestling career

On February 8, 2014, Tigers Mask announced his resignation from Osaka Pro, effective April 20, after which he began working in the Tokyo area under a new persona. On April 22, 2014, Maruyama made his first appearance unmasked, announcing that in the future he would be working under his real name.[2] Maruyama also adopted two new ring names, when he started to work for Pro Wrestling Heat Up as and Kaientai Dojo as Teppei (stylized in all capital letters).[3] [4]

In January 2018, Maruyama signed with All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)[5] and adopted the name in 2020.

Championships and accomplishments

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ガン女5.16王子大会 ガンバレ☆女子プロレス旗揚げ戦 Best of the Super Cinderella. 2015-05-16. 2015-05-16. Battle News. ja.
  2. Web site: 4/20 Results: Roster Says Goodbye. Leung. Jonathan. 2014-04-24. 2014-04-25. Osaka Holiday Paradise. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232751/http://www.osakahurricane.com/archives/3209. 2014-04-26.
  3. Web site: 4・26Heat-Up Mon☆Star13 試合レポート~メインイベント~. 2014-04-30. 2014-05-06. Pro Wrestling Heat Up. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20140506172529/http://heat-up.biz/20140426report04/. 2014-05-06. dead.
  4. Web site: GWSP4にタイガースマスク改めTeppei参戦決定. 2014-04-27. 2014-05-06. Kaientai Dojo. Livedoor. ja.
  5. Web site: 丸山敦選手全日本プロレス入団のお知らせ. 2017-01-02. 2017-01-02. All Japan Pro Wrestling. ja.
  6. Web site: http://www.all-japan.co.jp/match/11-9後楽園大会観衆1241人 . ja:11.9後楽園大会[観衆]1241人 . 2017-11-09 . 2017-11-09 . . ja.
  7. Web site: DDT ProWrestling . ja:【大阪リポート】メインの新世代タッグマッチはDDTの未来を見せた激闘28分…フルタイム間際に竹下が樋口をジャーマン葬/飯伏、菊くいワールドを凌駕。菊タローに変身!!/ササダンゴと丸山の一戦はIMGP世界ヘビー級戦に。感動の超大作が誕生!?. 2015-07-12. 2015-07-12. Dramatic Dream Team. ja .
  8. Web site: Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly. 2010-04-23. Boutwell. Josh. 2010-04-24. WrestleView. Open the Brave Gate Title: Tigers Mask def. Super Shisa (c) to win the title [...] Osaka Pro's Tigers Mask upsets Super Shisa for the Brave Gate Title.
  9. Web site: http://www.osaka-prowres.com/result/?m=20130918 . ja:9月18日試合結果 . 2013-09-18 . 2013-09-20 . . ja . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055848/http://www.osaka-prowres.com/result/?m=20130918 . 2013-09-21 .
  10. Web site: July 31, 2022 . 220731 Ōsaka Puroresu . ja:220731 大阪プロレス . 220731 Osaka Pro Wrestling . August 5, 2022 . . ja.
  11. Web site: Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly: Dragon Gate. 2010-07-30. Boutwell. Josh. 2010-07-31. WrestleView. Title vs. Title: Open the Brave Gate Champ: Tigers Mask def. Osaka Pro Champ: CIMA to win the Osaka Pro Title and retian the Brave Gate Title!.
  12. Web site: PWI 500 2022 List Rankings Full List Male And Female Wrestlers. thesportsgrail.com. Abhishek. Dilta. September 16, 2022. October 1, 2022.