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My Take
Tatsumi Fujinami is the kind of wrestler I hold in genuine reverence. A six-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and inductee into both the WWE and Wrestling Observer Halls of Fame, the man they call Dragon helped define what New Japan Pro-Wrestling could be. What impresses me most is his refusal to fade away: rather than retire, he founded his own Dradition promotion and kept stepping into the ring. His craftsmanship and longevity speak to a love of the art that transcends titles. He's a true artisan who built an era through technique and sheer passion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tatsumi Fujinami
- Name (Japanese)
- 藤波辰爾
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- December 28, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Kunisaki, Ōita Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tatsumi Fujinami born?
Born December 28, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Tatsumi Fujinami from?
Tatsumi Fujinami is from Kunisaki, Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tatsumi Fujinami do?
Tatsumi Fujinami works as professional wrestler.
How tall is Tatsumi Fujinami?
Tatsumi Fujinami is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.