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Takao Yoshida
Acting
Born: October 26, 1973
Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Takao Yoshida better known by his ring name TAKA Michinoku is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. Michinoku is known in North America for his work for WWE where he had the first ever WWE Light Heavyweight Championship reign recognized by the North American promotion. Michinoku is the founder and former promoter of Kaientai Dojo, where he also wrestled until 2019. In 2019, Michinoku started another promotion, Just Tap Out. Michinoku currently appears for New Japan Pro-Wrestling as a freelancer, where he is a member of Suzuki-gun.
Known For
WWE WrestleMania 2000
as TAKA Michinoku
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
as TAKA Michinoku
ECW Barely Legal 1997
as Taka Michinoku
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
as Taka Michinoku
WWE WrestleMania XIV
as TAKA Michinoku
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
as TAKA Michinoku
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
as TAKA Michinoku
WWE King of the Ring 1998
as TAKA Michinoku
WWE Survivor Series 1999
as TAKA Michinoku (Appearance)
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
as Taka Michinoku
