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December 06, 1970

SHOGO TAKEDA (竹田省吾)

Real Name: Shogo Takeda (竹田省吾)
Nickname: "New Born Prodigy"
Birthdate: March 28, 1993
Hometown: Sakai, Osaka
Height: 177cm (5'10")
Weight: 94kg (209 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Debut Match: December 21, 2015 (vs. ATSUKA)
Theme Song: TBD

Physical Appearance: Lean and tone in appearance, with tanned skin. He is noted for his youthful babyface.

Ring Costume: Shogo wears gold/silver short trunks cut off below the thighs with matching knee and kick pads.

Title History

- None

Tournament History

- None

Signature Moves

- None

Biography: From the moment he was walking, Shogo was immersed in the world of karate due to being the son of one of Kansai's most renowned martial artists. Shogo would begin placing highly in competitions as early as five years old. While Shogo would continue as an active karateka, he would diversify his skills in high school when he fostered a love for gymnastics. While originally using it as a way to expand his flexibility in karate, Shogo developed in interest in pushing his body physically. While competing in both sports, Shogo would oddly find himself competing in university pro-wrestling clubs in Osaka. He became an instant area sensation due to his willingness to put his body on the line with moonsaults and other aerial attacks. Upon hearing about the opening of the New FURY Gym, Shogo planned to quit his final year of college to enroll. Upon learning of his plans however, Hiroaki Nakata and Tetsuhisa NAKAI both refused to train him until he finished his schooling. Assuring them they he would finish out his final year of school, the two agreed to take him on as a part-time student. He would formally join the dojo in May of 2015. While his size may be an issue, Shogo Takeda's creativity and bravery make him a serious threat in any match.

YOHEI KANAZAKI (神崎陽平)

Real Name: Yohei Kanazaki (神崎陽平)
Nickname: "Savage Dog"
Birthdate: July 28, 1996
Hometown: Amagasaki, Hyogo
Height: 180cm (5'11")
Weight: 104kg (231 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Debut Match: December 21, 2015 (vs. Yohei Kanazaki)
Theme Song: TBD

Physical Appearance: Thanks to a background in rugby and American football, Kanazaki has a bulky, beefy frame. He's clean shaven, and sports a spiked up Mohawk, dyed dark brown.

Ring Costume: Kanazaki wears a gold/silver unitard cut off at the thighs. The unitard has tassels hanging from the waist, which dangle over the bottom half of the costume. In addition, he wears short black shoes with gold lacing, black knee pads and gold/silver bicep ties with complimenting tassels.

Title History

- None

Tournament History

- None

Signature Moves

- None

Biography: Yohei Kanazaki was larger than most boys growing up. During his high school years, Kanazaki spent a year abroad where he played American-style football. Despite being recruited by several big-name schools, Kanazaki instead returned to Japan to pursue his college studies. Still an athlete at heart, Kanazaki soon took up rugby where he was rather infamous for his ferocity and toughness. With an insatiable desire for competition, Kanazaki would even take up amateur boxing where he would collected an impressive 4-0 record. Soon, his wandering ways found him in the NEW Fury Gym where he began his formal pro-wrestling training. While lacking the finesse and agility of his contemporaries, Kanazaki is unquestionably a force to be reckoned with amongst the 1st class roster.

December 05, 1970

MASATOSHI AOYAMA (碧山雅寿)

Real Name: Masatoshi Aoyama (碧山雅寿)
Nickname: "Crafter M.A."
Birthdate: April 10, 1995
Hometown: Yokkaichi, Mie
Height: 190cm (6'2")
Weight: 103kg (228 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Debut Match: December 21, 2015 (w/ Shuusaku Kaito vs. Naoki Fukuda & TAKU)
Theme Song: TBD

Physical Appearance: Lanky figure with a dark tan. Aoyama has rather unkept hair, medium length. His face is largely clean shaven, aside from a patch of hair under his bottom lip.

Ring Costume: Aoyama wears gold/silver tights cut off above his knees, in addition to knee pads and boots of similar colors.

Title History:

- None

Tournament History:

- None

Signature Moves:

- None

Biography: Excelling in baseball and track during his high school years, Aoyama narrowly missed out on a full ride scholarship to Osaka University. Assessing his options, Aoyama began training at the New FURY Gym, immediately standing out among the five first term students. Harnessing blinding speed and agility for a wrestler of his size, Aoyama is sure to be a force in the ring.

SHUUSAKU KAITO (海都収作)

Real Name: Shuusaku Kaito (海都収作)
Nickname: "Dandou (Ballistic) Turret"
Birthdate: February 11, 1995
Hometown: Neyegawa, Osaka
Height: 182 cm (6'0")
Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Debut Match: December 21, 2015 (w/ Masatoshi Aoyama vs. Naoki Fukuda & TAKU)
Theme Song: TBD

Physical Appearance: Lean, athletic appearance in addition to a sunkissed tan. Facially he is cleanshaven. His hair is short -- aside from his bangs, which hang over his eyes.

Ring Costume: Kaito wears long tights, designed gold with some area colored silver. His boots alternate in gold/silver coloring with his elbow pads following the same pattern.

Title History

- None

Tournament History

- None

Signature Moves

- None

Biography: Competing in both MMA and kickboxing prior to joining the New FURY Gym, Kaito came into pro-wrestling already with a familiarity for combat. While having yet to debut, Kaito has earned high marks from both Hiroaki Nakata -- and begrudgingly, Tetsuhisa NAKAI during his formal instruction.

December 03, 1970

TETSUHISA NAKAI (徹久NAKAI)

Real Name: Tetsuhisa Nakagawa (水谷徹久) 
Nickname: "Invincible Shogan," "Son of Evil"
Birthdate: March 21, 1981
Hometown: Kizu, Kyoto
Height: 178cm (5'10")
Weight: 120kg (264 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Debut Match: August 14, 2002 (w/ Kazuma Fujita vs. Hiroshita Yagato & Hiroaki Nakata)
Theme Song: "MACHINEGUN SAMURAI"

Physical Appearance: Beefy, muscular frame with dark, tanned skin. NAKAI's hair is shaven down, dyed blond.

Ring Costume: NAKAI wears red tights with black designing, along with black wrist tape and red bicep ties. In addition, he wears black knee pads with red designing and boots matching his trunks.

Title History

* UJPW Heavyweight Title
- Hiroaki Nakata (06/18/2003) / Title Retired (01/25/2004)

* KFD/F-MAX/KOF Heavyweight Title
- Akira Takayoshi (09/21/2008) / Ryo Inoue (02/10/2009)

Tournament History

* F-MAX WORLD LEAGUE (FURY - 11/28/2004): Tetsuhisa NAKAI beat Tetsuhiro Kaneda (25:00) with the Koukai Vice.
* F-MAX Summit (FURY - 11/20/2008): Tetsuhisa NAKAI beat Chikao Kessin (12:09) with a strong-arm lariat.
* POWER SOURCE 2009 (CRIMSON - 05/20/2009): Tetsuhisa NAKAI beat Takayuki Ariwa (17:14) with the Koukai Vice.
* TOP OF THE GENERATIONS 1NIGHT Tournament (07/23/2009): Tetsuhisa NAKAI & Ryuugo Nagashima beat GALLEON & FALCON Hori (14:25) when NAKAI used a strong-armed lariat on Hori.

Signature Moves

* Lariat
* Half-Nelson Suplex
* Kendo Clutch (Cobra Clutch crossface, rookie-era finisher.)
* Devil Eruption (Fireman's Carry into a powerful facebuster.)
* Koukai Vice (Anaconda Vice-style choke utilizing the cobra clutch.)
* MAX BULLET (Fireman's Carry tossed into an Emerald Flosion-style drop.)

Biography: The son of 80's star Kendo NAKAI, Tetsuhisa Nakagawa received special training by Kazuma Fujita enroute to his professional debut in August of 2002 due to Fujita's close friendship with Tetsuhisa's father. Nakagawa became one of the initial roster members for Pro-Wrestling FURY when the company was founded later that year. His rivalry with Hiroaki Nakata would be one of the highlights of the company during its early years. While Nakata had the better of Nakagawa (now NAKAI,) Tetsuhisa would eclipse him the following year. Controversy would follow NAKAI throughout his career due to a falling out with Kazuma Fujita over philosophical differences. As a freelancer, NAKAI began competing in hardcore deathmatches to the surprise of many fans. While thriving in the ruthless environment, NAKAI would be lured back to the company by Nakata himself in early 2008 where the two have since developed a strong partnership. Despite leaving the company once again a couple of years later, NAKAI would return for the company's final event on October 25, 2012. In 2015, NAKAI opened the "New FURY Gym" with Hiroaki Nakata. The dojo would form the basis for New FURY Pro-Wrestling.

December 02, 1970

HIROAKI NAKATA (中田ひろあき)

Real Name: Hiroaki Nakata (中田寛昭)
Nickname: "Renaissance Fighter"
Birthdate: January 11, 1981
Hometown: Kishiwada, Osaka
Height: 183cm (6'0")
Weight: 105kg (231 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Debut Match: August 14, 2002 (w/ Kazuma Fujita vs. Hiroshita Yagato & Hiroaki Nakata)
Theme Song: "Renaissance

Physical Appearance: Tone, athletic build with a medium tan. Nakata's dark brown hair is cropped neatly, with a beard growing from ear-to-ear.

Ring Costume: Nakata wears black trunks with gold sides, in addition to black knee pads, boots, and kick pads.

Title History

* UJPW Heavyweight Title
- ZERO Kubota (11/30/2002) / Tetsuhisa NAKAI (6/18/2003)

* KFD/F-MAX/KOF Heavyweight Title
- Kenji Tanamura (2/18/2004) / Ryo Kitase (6/25/2004)

* KFD/F-MAX/KOF Tag Team Titles
- (w/ Yoshihiro Shimoda) Masafuji Yoshida & Chikao Kessin (5/18/2005) / Vacated (5/25/2006)

* WWA National Heavyweight Title
- Tatsumichi Akamatsu (5/31/2009) / Riki Ichiro (03/27/2010)

Tournament History

* Revival Series (2002): Hiroaki Nakata beat ZERO Kubota (27:37) with an Avalanche Style Dragon Suplex.
* KFD Heavyweight Title Tournament (2/18/2004): Hiroaki Nakata beat Kenji Tanamura (16:58) with a Dragon Suplex.
* F-MAX Summit (2006): Hiroaki Nakata beat Otsuo Kayusa (19:04) with a Dragon Suplex hold.
* FURY 5th ANNIVERSARY CUP (10/21/2007): Hiroaki Nakata, TAKU & Mastodon Fukuda beat Etsuya Kawachi, Kazumitsu Takemura & Hidaka Kamon (15:28) when TAKU used the Kinniku Buster on Kamon.

Signature Moves

* Wakigatame
* Yagato Clutch (Kido Clutch, popularized by late trainer Hiroshita Yagato.)
* Dragon Suplex
* Zanzai Blow (Running Soccer Kick to the face. Name means "execution by decapitation.")
* Dokkan (Series of right-left leg kicks, ending with a buzzsaw kick to the head. Name is a Japanese onomatopoeia for two swords clashing.)

Biography: Trained by the legendary Kazuma Fujita and debuted alongside him against Hiroshita Yagato and Tetsuhisa Nakagawa (NAKAI) in August of 2002. Soon after the creation of Pro-Wrestling FURY, Nakata ascended to the top of the class by winning the "REVIVAL SERIES" tournament to claim the vacant UJPW Heavyweight title -- a championship held in the past by Fujita. Nakata would engage in a long rivalry with Tetsuhisa NAKAI over the position of "Ace," with NAKAI eventually winning out in 2003. Throughout FURY's decade-long history, Nakata was always a threat for the company's top championships. After FURY's closure in 2012, Nakata wandered the Japanese independent scene with other ex-FURY stars before signing with promising upstart Kingdom of Japan Pro-Wrestling in 2015. However, the company was a complete bust financially, leading to its collapse towards the end of the year. While working for KJPW, Nakata and Tetsuhisa NAKAI opened their own training school. While the dojo would not have a name for several months, the dojo would finally be christened the "New FURY Gym" following KJPW's closure.