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Aug 21, 2022 · Tiger Mask I — Satoru Sayama (1981-1983) Satoru Sayama was selected by NJPW to be the inaugural Tiger Mask in 1981. Sayama had been competing in NJPW since 1976, but he was sent on an excursion to England and Mexico for more seasoning and to put on more size.
Tiger Mask. Also known as Tiger, Super Tiger, Tiger King, Mask Of Tiger, First Tiger Mask, Tiger Enmascarado, Satoru Sayama, Satoshi Sayama, Sammy Lee. Overview.
The character’s journey from two-dimensional animation cels to the real world may have been an awkward one were it not for Satoru Sayama. A former student of WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki and Karl Gotch, the 23-year-old had experienced modest success in Mexico and England under the name Sammy Lee.
History. Satoru Sayama as the original Tiger Mask, 1982. In the early 1980s, the bookers in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion licensed the character and created a real-life Tiger Mask, originally portrayed by Satoru Sayama, to help boost their junior heavyweight division. [1]
Satoru Sayama. Birthdate: November 24th, 1957. Height: 5'8" Weight: 220 lbs. Debut : May 28th, 1976. Background: New Japan. Promotion History: New Japan (1976 to 1983), UWF (1984 to 1985), and Real Japan (2005 to present) Ring Attire : Red or blue pants early in his career, currently a black and gold full body suit. Major Tournaments Won: None.
Satoru Sayama (佐山 聡) was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan on November 27, 1957, and he is currently 66 years old. He is currently a Promoter. He is the founder of Strong Style (formerly “Real Japan”) Pro-Wrestling, the martial art Seikendo, and the MMA organization Shooto.
Satoru Sayama (佐山 聡, Sayama Satoru) (born November 24, 1957) is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known as the original Tiger Mask. He has wrestled under his real name as well as the names Sammy Lee, and masked Super Tiger, Tiger King, (Original) Tiger Mask and The Mask of Tiger.
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