Takoyakida

Takoyakida (タコヤキーダー, Takoyakīdā) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer and is best known for his time in the Japanese promotion Osaka Pro Wrestling.[3] A masked wrestler, Takoyakida is greatly influenced by lucha libre, and because of this, he has followed Mexican tradition for masked wrestlers, so his real name is not a matter of public record.

Takoyakida
Takoyakida in April 2016
Born (1986-01-18) January 18, 1986[1]
Takarazuka, Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Takoyaki Daio
Prince Tako
Takoyakida
Billed height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[2]
Billed weight80 kg (176 lb)
Trained byTigers Mask
Debut2005

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2005–present)

As a freelancer, Takoyakida is known for competing in various promotions. At Shiny Navigation 2013 Ark New Chapter, an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Noah on September 19, 2013, he fell short to Taiji Ishimori.[4] At FREEDOMS Osaka & Miyakojima, an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Freedoms on March 24, 2019, Takoyakida teamed up with Ultimate Spider Jr. and Idea to pick up a victory over Dyna Mido Gentaro and Takashi Sasaki.[5] At BJW BJ-Style #25, an event promoted by Big Japan Pro Wrestling on March 22, 2020, he teamed up with Kazuki Hashimoto and Yuya Aoki to defeat Kosuke Sato, Kota Sekifuda and Tida Heat.[6]

All Japan Pro Wrestling (2016–2020)

Takoyakida spent a few years sporadically working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. At AJPW Summer Action Series 2017 on July 30 he teamed up with Minoru Tanaka and Ultimate Spider Jr. to defeat Atsushi Maruyama, Último Dragón and Yusuke Okada.[7] At AJPW Excite Series 2018 on February 25, he teamed up with Jun Akiyama, Kai and Yohei Nakajima in a losing effort to Mineo Fujita, Naoya Nomura, Ryouji Sai and Shoichi Uchida.[8] At AJPW Super Power Series 2018 on June 3, he teamed up with The Bodyguard and Zeus in a losing effort to Kento Miyahara, Naoya Nomura and Yoshitatsu as a result of a six-man tag team match.[9]

Osaka Pro Wrestling (2005–present)

Takoyakida made his professional wrestling debut at Osaka Pro Story #30, an event promoted by Osaka Pro Wrestling on December 3, 2005, where he fell short to his own coach, Tigers Mask.[10] He is best known for competing in the company since his debut.

He worked in one of the promotion's signature events, the Osaka Hurricane, making his first appearance at the 2006 edition from February 26 where he competed in an Eight-way elimination match for the Osaka Meibutsu Sekaiichi Championship won by Mr. Okita and also involving Policeman, Azteca, Ebessan, Ice Penguin, Kuishinbo Kamen and Monkey Magic III.[11] At the 2008 edition, he teamed up with Daisuke Harada, picking up a victory over Robert Tanaka and Tadasuke.[12]

Championships and accomplishments

References
  1. Saalbach, Axel. "Takoyakida • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  2. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Takoyakida/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  3. Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Takoyakida Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  4. WrestleFans (September 19, 2013). "NOAH Shiny Navigation 2013 Ark New Chapter - Memorable Pro-Wrestling - Dzień 7 (19.09.2013)". wrestlefans.pl (in Polish). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  5. Pro Wrestling Freedoms (March 24, 2019). H31.3.24 大阪・都島区民センター 2019年03月24日 開始時刻：12時30分. freedoms.lolipop.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  6. Big Japan Pro Wrestling (March 22, 2020). 「BJ-STYLE♯25～DEATH GAME 2020」大阪市鶴見緑地花博記念公園･ハナミズキホール大会. bjw.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  7. Sanchez, Mark (July 17, 2021). "AJPW "Summer Action Series 2017 - Tag 9" 30. Juli 2017". moonsault.de (in German). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  8. Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 25, 2018). "AJPW Excite Series 2018 - Tag 9". cagematch.net (in German). Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. Riba, Michael (June 3, 2018). "AJPW "Super Power Series 2018 – Day 12" Results – June 3, 2018 – Kobe, Japan". gerweck.net. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  10. Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 3, 2005). "Osaka Pro Osaka Pro Story #30 ~ Tenno-Zan 2005 The Final! - Tag 5". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  11. "Osaka Pro-Wrestling Results: 2006". Puro Love. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  12. "Osaka Pro-Wrestling Results: 2008". Puro Love. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  13. Wrestling Titles (July 25, 2021). "Ironman Heavymetalweight Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  14. "UWA World Trios Title (Mexico)". wrestling-titles.com. February 24, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  15. Wrestling Titles (December 28, 2019). "Ōsaka Pro-Wrestling Battle Royal Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  16. Wrestling Titles (December 28, 2019). "Ōsaka Pro-Wrestling Owarai Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  17. Wrestling Titles (December 28, 2019). "Ōsaka Tag Team Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
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