Shinobu (wrestler)

Shinobu Sugawara, born September 2, 1980 in Miyagi-ken, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler for Dragon Gate, where he plays the character Shinobu. He is currently in the Tozawa-juku faction.

Biography

At the start of his career he wrestled under a parody character of Magnum TOKYO known as Magnum KYOTO. He previously wrestled in the Triple Six promotion and Big Japan. His current gimmick is that of a sex crazed bisexual.

He debuted in Dragon Gate in November 2006 as Super Shenlong, a masked Chinese character. He lost his mask in a hair vs. mask match against Yuki Ono in November 2007. He was brought in the New Hazard stable by YAMATO, but he only appeared with them on large shows.

After the dissolution of New Hazard, Shinobu joined the Tozawa-juku stable as an "exchange student." On June 28, 2008, he won a three-way match against stablemates Akira Tozawa and Yuki Ono in order to join Keni'chiro Arai and Taku Iwasa in their bid to win the Open the Triangle Gate titles from Shingo Takagi, YAMATO & Gamma. Later that night, the trio of Shinobu, Iwasa and Arai would win the OtG titles, with Shinobu pinning Gamma. However, the trio would lose the titles to Yasushi Kanda, YAMATO & Gamma in their first defense the following month, Gamma getting revenge by pinning Shinobu.

In wrestling

*Finishing and signature moves:*"Ryu*Sei" (Shooting star press):*"Sex Bomber" (Lariat)

Championships and accomplishments

*Dragon Gate:*Open the Triangle Gate (1 time) - with Keni'chiro Arai and Taku Iwasa

External links

* [http://dragongate.puroresufan.com/shinobu.html Shinobu profile on Dragon Gate at Strong Style Spirit]

References