Takao Yoshida
Acting
Male
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 best known for his time in WWF (WWE) from 1997 to 2001, where he became the inaugural WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. He founded Kaientai Dojo, where he wrestled until 2019 before creating Just Tap Out, and currently competes as a freelancer for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Also Known As
- Pepe Michinoku
- Taka
- Taka Michinoku
- Takako Michinoku
Known For
Raw
January 11, 1993
WWE SmackDown
April 29, 1999
WWE WrestleMania 2000
April 02, 2000
WWE WrestleMania XIV
March 29, 1998
WWE Survivor Series 1999
November 14, 1999
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
January 21, 2001
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House
October 18, 1998
WWE No Way Out of Texas: In Your House
February 15, 1998
ECW Hardcore TV
April 06, 1993
WWE Heat
August 02, 1998
ECW on TNN
August 27, 1999
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17
August 10, 2023