Biography(references)Nobuhiko Takada is a Japanese former mixed martial artist, retired professional wrestler, actor, and writer. Takada later turned to mixed martial arts where, despite his controversial match fixing ventures and lack of competitive success, he was credited with the existence and development of global MMA promotion Pride Fighting Championships, in which he worked as an executive after his retirement from active competition until its closure. He also founded and starred at the sports entertainment professional wrestling promotion Hustle from 2004 to 2008, and currently works as an executive for the Rizin Fighting Federation.
Awards & Accolades
New Japan Pro-Wrestling: IWGP Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
New Japan Pro-Wrestling: IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
New Japan Pro-Wrestling: IWGP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Akira Maeda
Nikkan Sports: Match of The Year (1996) vs. Shinya Hashimoto on April 29
Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Ranked No. 27 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1995
Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Ranked No. 43 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the PWI Years in 2003
Pro Wrestling Illustrated: Ranked No. 13 of the 100 best tag teams during the PWI Years with Akira Maeda in 2003
Tokyo Sports: Best Tag Team of the Year (1986) – with Shiro Koshinaka
Tokyo Sports: Effort Award (1983)
Tokyo Sports: Match of the Year (1996) – vs. Genichiro Tenryu on September 11
Tokyo Sports: Wrestler of the Year (1992)
Union of Wrestling Forces International: Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
Wrestle Association R: WAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Naoki Sano and Masahito Kakihara
Wrestle Association R: WAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship Tournament (1996) – with Naoki Sano and Masahito Kakihara
Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Best Technical Wrestler (1987)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
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