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Keiichi Yamada

Acting

Born November 30, 1964 · Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Also known as Jushin Liger · Jushin Lyger · Jushin Thunder Lyger

Biography

Keiichi Yamada, better known as Jyushin Liger and later Jyushin Thunder Liger, is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist who debuted in 1984 for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he competed against many of the world’s top wrestlers in major events worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most revolutionary junior heavyweights of all time.

Awards & recognition

  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

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