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Among with Liger, kanemoto has been at the top pf the junior heavyweight scene in NJPW for the decade or so. Has been an IWGP Junior Heavyweight champion and always represents NJPW in inter-federation feuds against the top junior heavyweights from all over Japan. Has a huge heart, every feud he gets into gets very, very personal. Has a very short temper and an aggressive fighting style to go with it. He used to be Tiger Mask III, but got rid of the mask because he felt he wasn't able to express himself in it. Has a beautiful suplex and Moon Sault Press. A disciple of Fujinami, has worn black on the ring his entire career, representing New Japan's strong style. Very popular with women fans. Has been a junior heavyweight his entire pro-wrestling life. Recently joined Chono and is now the head of Team 2000 junior heavyweights.


Height: 5'11"
Weight: 199 lbs
Born: 10/31/1966
Debut: 11/7/1990
JR. HEAVYWEIGHT
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