Jun Izumida
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Jun Izumida (泉田純; Izumida Jun; born October 28, 1965 as Izumida Ryukaku) is a professional wrestler who currently works for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
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[edit] Career
Before being a professional wrestler, Izumida was a sumo wrestler. He debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling at the age of 26 after being scouted by the company. He formed a team with Tamon Honda, and the two enjoyed a reign as All Asia Tag Team Champions. When Mitsuharu Misawa left AJPW in mid-2000 and formed Pro Wrestling NOAH, Izumida followed. In NOAH Izumida formed the Violence Bulldogs faction with his close friend, Akira Taue.
[edit] Profile
- Height: 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
- Weight: 139 kg (306 lb)
- Born: October 28, 1965
- From: Kurihara, Miyagi, Japan
- Factions: STERNNESS
- Debut: May 25, 1992 with Giant Baba and Rusher Kimura against Masanobu Fuchi, Haruka Eigen, and Motoshi Okuma
[edit] Finishing and signature moves
- Meteorite (Twisted diving headbutt)
- Izu Domu / Mukado Domu (Modified fireman's carry cutter)
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
[edit] All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 1-Time All Asia Tag Team Champion with Tamon Honda
[edit] Pro Wrestling NOAH
- 1-Time IWA Tag Team Champion with Shoichi Ichimiya
[edit] Tournament victories
- IWA Tag Team Title Tournament (2002) with Shoichi Ichimiya
