Takeshi Rikio
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Takeshi Inoue, known by his stage name Takeshi Rikiō, is a Japanese professional wrestler, who works for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
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[edit] Career
Takeshi Rikio was initially a successful sumo wrestler, having reached the rank of Ozeki, but was soon spotted by All-Japan Pro Wrestling. After training in their dojo, he made his debut. However, before he could build any momentum, Mitsuharu Misawa left AJPW and in the process, took most of the native talent. Rikio was among this talent. In Pro Wrestling NOAH, he has seen much success. He dethroned Kenta Kobashi for the GHC Heavyweight Championship, ending his two year reign, before losing the title to Akira Taue some time later. His title reign was largely regarded as a failure due to poor fan reaction - he was notoriously booed by the audience during several of his title defences, as the fans felt that they were inferior to those of Kobashi, his GHC Championship predecessor.
[edit] Profile
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 275lbs
- Born: December 20, 1972
- Hometown: Sakurai, Nara, Japan
- Debut: May 28, 2000 (w/ Masao Inoue vs. Jun Akiyama & Takeshi Morishima)
[edit] Finishing and signature moves
- Muso Slam (Modified side slam)
- Super Muso Slam (Super modified side slam)
- Pumphandle Muso (Pumphandle modified side slam)
- Powerbomb
- Bearhug into vertical suplex
- Mongolian chop
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- 1-Time GHC Heavyweight Champion
