Masato Tanaka

Masato Tanaka

Nascimento : 1973-02-28, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

História

Masato Tanaka (田中 正人, ring name: 田中 将斗, Tanaka Masato) is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) in Japan where he was a one-time FMW Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Champion and a one-time WEW World Heavyweight Champion and in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) in the United States where he was a one-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion. He is currently splitting his time wrestling for both Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1). He is overall a ten-time world champion in major professional wrestling promotions.

Perfil

Masato Tanaka

Filmes

Born to Lose Vol. 3: Fuckenstein
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The third entry into the Born to Lose video mixtape series, once again packed to the brim with dumb videos and childish humor.
AWESOME BOMB
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From 1995 to 2005, Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka waged war across the globe in one of professional wrestling's greatest rivalries. AWESOME BOMB incorporates Tanaka and Awesome's twelve singles matches from FMW and ECW in an effort to study their movement over time, culminating in a balletic and violent ghost film in which the participants dance around, into, and through one another. A perpetual gladiatorial battle trapped within time; the warriors desperate to break free.
NOAH: The New Year 2022
Pro Wrestling NOAH returns to the illustrious Nippon Budokan for NOAH THE NEW YEAR 2022.
Hana Kimura Memorial Show
The Hana Kimura Memorial Show was a Japanese professional wrestling memorial show and pay-per-view event promoted by Kyoko Kimura to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of her daughter Hana Kimura, who committed suicide on May 23, 2020. The event took place on May 23, 2021 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan with a limited attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kagetsu and Hazuki, who both retired in 2019, made one-off in-ring returns at the event, participating in both the semi-main and main event matches.
Gon, The Little Fox
Gon (voice)
When Gon, a playful orphaned fox, finds that young Hyoju has lost his mother, he tries to comfort him and make amends for his own earlier mischiefs by secretly bringing small gifts to the boy every day. But Hyoju doesn't realize who is behind the anonymous gifts, and the two are headed for a heartbreaking climax. Original Story by Niimi Nankichi
GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 3: Part 2
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The Bad Boy Joey Janela felt one Spring Break wasn't enough along with GCW they present The Greatest Clusterfuck as the final event of The Collective.
Wrestlecon Supershow 2019
WrestleCon presents their annual "Super Show" on THURSDAY - APRIL 5th with a 9:30pm belltime.
AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)
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Day 1 of the Lucha Libre World Cup
AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)
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Day Two of the Lucha Libre World Cup
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 3
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They're taking over! Join the voice of ECW, Joey Styles and The Blue World Order's Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards as they go through Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore history to bring you hidden gems that have never before been released on home video! Witness extreme matches and moments featuring ECW originals like Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, Shane Douglas and more! Relive the revolution and enter the land of the extreme at your own risk with ECW Unreleased Volume 3!
WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 3
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Volume 3 of the 150 best PPV matches in WWE history.
DGUSA Open the Ultimate Gate 2014
Dragon Gate USA returns from the McAlister Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Hero goes to war with Masato Tanaka and Ricochet challenges Johnny Gargano!
NJPW World Tag League 2013 Finals
The final event of the NJPW 2013 World Tag League, live from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
NJPW Destruction 2013
Destruction was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). The event aired domestically as a regular pay-per-view (PPV) and internationally as an internet pay-per-view (iPPV). The event was headlined by Kazuchika Okada defending his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Satoshi Kojima.
Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling
The film studies the history of, and people who made, Extreme Championship Wrestling a cult sensation in the 1990s. Its an intimate look at the subculture of a subculture, and the athletes who were willing to take massive amounts of punishment for little money based on the promise of something more within their industry. This is a film about culture and human beings - who just happen to use tables and chairs and violent acts as part of their performance art. This documentary is not owned or supported by the WWE.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2013. It was the 22nd January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the seventh held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured eleven matches (including two dark matches), five of which were contested for championships. The event featured outside participation from All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) representative Keiji Mutoh, Pro Wrestling Zero1 representative Shinjiro Otani, and American freelancer Shelton Benjamin. For the first time in five years, the event did not feature wrestlers from Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). For the first time, the event was made available for international market on internet pay-per-view (iPPV).
NJPW Dominion 6.16
Dominion 6.16 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on June 16, 2012, in Osaka, Osaka, at the newly renamed Bodymaker Colosseum. The event featured ten matches, four of which were contested for championships. The Main Event Was Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championshi. It was the fourth event under the Dominion name.
ECW - Unreleased Vol. 1
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ECW started as a small, Philadelphia-based local wrestling company, but rapidly became a sensation that built a passionate fan base and influenced both WCW and WWE permanently. Extreme Championship Wrestling was known for its intense matches, fan interaction, and introducing a number of future superstars to the general public, including Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Sandman, Taz, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, the Dudley Boyz, Rob Van Dam, Shane Douglas, and more. Now for the first time in years, ECW returns to home entertainment with The Biggest Matches in ECW History. Hosted by the longtime unmistakable voice of ECW, Joey Styles, this home video release collects some of the most amazing and over-the-top matches in ECW history, some of which have never before been released on DVD.
NJPW 40th Anniversary Show
NJPW celebrates their 40th anniversary from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom V
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Wrestle Kingdom V in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムV in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu V in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2011. It was the 20th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the fifth held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured thirteen matches (including two dark matches), four of which were contested for championships. The show included wrestlers from the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Mexican Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) promotions for the fourth and third year in a row, respectively. During the show, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship was defended for the first time in Japan. Wrestlers from DDT Pro-Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1 also took part in the show.
NJPW Dominion 6.19
Dominion 6.19 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on June 19, 2010, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. The event featured nine matches, three of which were contested for championships. Much like the previous year, Dominion 6.19 also featured wrestlers from Pro Wrestling Noah; namely Go Shiozaki, Muhammad Yone and Naomichi Marufuji.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムIV in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu IV in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2010. It was the 19th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the fourth held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured ten matches, five of which were contested for championships. Through NJPW's international working relationships, the event featured wrestlers from the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Mexican Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) promotions for the third and second year in a row, respectively. In addition, wrestlers from Japanese promotions Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1 also took part in the show.
NJPW Destruction 2009
NJPW presented their third annual Destruction event from Ryogoku Kokugikanin Tokyo, Japan.
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
A NJPW wrestling event that celebrates the 25th Anniversary of NJPW superstar Masahiro Chono.
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III
Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome (レッスルキングダムIII in 東京ドーム, Ressuru Kingudamu III in Tōkyō Dōmu) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2009. It was the 18th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the third held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured eleven matches (including one dark match), five of which were contested for championships. For the second year in a row, the show featured wrestlers from the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). In addition, the show also featured wrestlers from the Mexican Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) as part of a new relationship between NJPW and CMLL. Wrestlers from other Japanese promotions also took part in the show, including All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1, whose top title, the World Heavyweight Championship, was defended during the show.
Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter
Pro Wrestling Expo was a three part series of pro wrestling shows in Japan.
ECW One Night Stand 2006
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ECW One Night Stand (2006) was a PPV produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was held on June 11, 2006 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, New York. The main event was John Cena versus Rob Van Dam for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the undercard was Rey Mysterio versus Sabu for the World Heavyweight Championship. Another match on the undercard was Edge, Mick Foley, and Lita versus Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty in a Hardcore Intergender match.
ECW: Bloodsport  The Most Violent Matches
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This 2-DVD set features 19 of the most brutal matches in the history of "ECW - Extreme Championship Wrestling,"
WWE: Blood Sport ECW - The Most Violent Matches
Blood Sport: ECW's Most Violent Matches Vol. 1 features eight of the most brutal matches in the history of ECW - Extreme Championship Wrestling, including all your favorite ECW stars such as Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, Cactus Jack, Chris Jericho, Sabu and many more.
ECW One Night Stand 2005
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ECW One Night Stand (2005) was a professional wrestling PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was held on June 12, 2005 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, New York.The main event was a tag team match between The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) and the team of Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman. Two of the matches on the undercard were Chris Benoit versus Eddie Guerrero, and Mike Awesome versus Masato Tanaka. Rob Van dam, who had proposed the idea to Vince McMahon, could not compete due to injury but would go on to headline the 2006 event against John Cena.
HUSTLE-3
HUSTLE wrestling pay-per-view from Yokohama, Japan.
Oh! My Zombie Mermaid
A pro wrestler is forced to participate on a wrestling reality show to win a new home and restore his wife, who is infected with a mermaid virus.
MLW Revolutions
MLW's "Revolutions" held May 9, 2003 in Orlando, Florida
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
All-Star Extravaganza was a wrestling show held by Ring of Honor. It took place on November 9, 2002 at the Murphy Recreational Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shows main event featured Steve Corino and Low Ki taking on Shinjiro Ohtani and Masato Tanaka on tour from Pro Wrestling ZERO1.
FMW: The Enforcer
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From rookie mat-wrestler to international superstar, Masato Tanaka has proven he can crush all who stand in his way. He single-handedly took on Kanemura and the ultra-hardcore wrestling faction W*ING and finally took down WWF superstar Mike "Gladiator" Awesome in a history-making feud that spanned two continents and two promotions. Struggling to reach the top-rung of the FMW, Tanaka finally left when it seemed he would only ever achieve second best. But when a war-weary FMW needs a new wrestler to rise-up and lead the promotion, Tanaka returns with his new devastating move--the Diamond Dust. Tanaka embodies the violence of the FMW. From the blood he's shed, to the scars that mark his conquests, he's weathered all storms only to come back stronger. Destroying everyone in his way, he's shown he has the number of everyone in the FMW, and why he is The Enforcer.
FMW: International Slaughterhouse
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The deadliest hardcore wrestlers in the world!! Sabu, Mike "Gladiator" Awesome, Terry Funk, Sandman, The Dudley Boys, One Man Gang, John Cronus Tommy Dreamer, Tajiri, Super Crazy, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mr. Gandsuke, Tanaka, Hido, Ricky Fuji, Kanemura, Gedo and Jado with ECW's Paul Heyman setting the table!
ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000
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The Impact Players collide when Justin Credible defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Lance Storm in the main event. Jerry Lynn collides with "Mr. PPV" Rob Van Dam. Rhino faces The Sandman with the ECW Television Championship on the line. Tajiri takes on Steve Corino and more.
ECW Living Dangerously 2000
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Living Dangerously 2000 took place on March 12, 2000 from the O'Neill Center in Danbury, Connecticut. In a Texas Bullrope match, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes takes on "The King of Old School" Steve Corino. In the ECW World Television Title Tournament semi finals, Rhino battles The Sandman and Super Crazy goes one on one with Little Guido, with the winners fighting in the finals later in the night. The Impact Players, Raven and Mike Awesome, and Tommy Dreamer and Masato Tanaka Tanaka battle in a 3 Way Dance for the Tag Team Championship. Plus the unbelievable finish to the New Jack and Vic Grimes match, and much more!
ECW Fan Cam: January 27, 2000
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January 27, 2000 from The St. Petersburg Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida
ECW Fan Cam: December 17, 1999
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December 17, 1999 from The Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee
ECW November to Remember 1999
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Rhino joins forces with The Impact Players to face Raven, Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman in the main event. Rob Van Dam defends the ECW Television championship against Taz. Mike Awesome defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Masato Tanaka. Sabu faces Chris Candido. Jerry Lynn collides with Tajiri. Plus, New Jack and much more!
ECW Anarchy Rulz 1999
Masato Tanaka
The city of Chicago has survived the reign of Al Capone and the Great Fire, but not even the Windy City could withstand the power of Extreme Championship Wrestling! On September 19, 1999 the Odeum witnessed all rules broken, all morals shattered, and all royalties destroyed! In the world of ECW, there is only one rule: ANARCHY RULZ!! Rob Van Dam defends the ECW World Television Championship against Balls Mahoney. The event also featured Tommy Dreamer and Raven defending the ECW World Tag Team Championship against Rhino and Steve Corino and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Taz defended the belt against Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka in a 3 way dance.
ECW November To Remember 1998
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Sabu, Rob Van Dam & Taz join forces to take on the Triple Threat in the main event. Tommy Dreamer teams with a mystery partner to take on Justin Credible & Jack Victory. The Dudley Boyz defend the ECW World Tag Team Championship against Balls Mahoney & Masato Tanaka. Lance Storm faces Jerry Lynn and much more!
ECW Heat Wave 1998
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Tommy Dreamer, Sandman & Spike Dudley battle The Dudley Boyz in a Dudleyville Street Fight. Taz defends the FTW Championship against Bam Bam Bigelow. Sabu & Rob Van Dam take on Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki. Mike Awesome battles Masato Tanaka. Chris Candido goes one-on-one with Lance Storm. Justin Credible faces Jerry Lynn and more!
ECW Living Dangerously 1998
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Al Snow teams with Lance Storm to face Triple Threat members "The Franchise" Shane Douglas & Chris Candido. Sabu battles Sandman in a Dueling Canes Match. Taz defends the ECW Television Championship against Bam Bam Bigelow. Tommy Dreamer battles Justin Credible. The Dudley Boyz face Spike Dudley & New Jack. Rob Van Dam battles 2 Cold Scorpio and more!
ECW WrestleFest: 50 Years of Funk
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Terry Funk's Wrestlefest 1997 was an event from Extreme Championship Wrestling. It took place on September 11, 1997 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds Maxor Pharmacies Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas.
FMW Year End Spectacular 1996
Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) wraps up their eleven day Year End Sensation tour with the Year End Spectacular. The vent was the third and final annual Year End Spectacular event, and marked the in-ring return of Atsushi Onita.
ROH: Year One
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2002 marked the birth of something special in professional wrestling, something that took the best wrestlers from across the country ,brought them all into one place, and allowed them to compete to the absolute best of their abilities. That something was Ring of Honor and this is a look at the bouts that started it all!