Kensuke Sasaki
Also Known As: Power Warrior, Benkei Sasaki, Kendo Sasaki, Kensuki Sasaki, Masked Volcano
Biography: Kensuke Sasaki (佐々木 健介, Sasaki Kensuke) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and founder of the now-defunct wrestling promotion Diamond Ring. Sasaki is the first of two men ever to hold all three of puroresu's major heavyweight titles (the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, and the GHC Heavyweight Championship), the other being Yoshihiro Takayama. Sasaki also competed in MMA and won both fights by submission, remaining undefeated in mixed martial arts competition.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: August 04, 1966
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Gender: Male
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All Together
Overview: All Together was a professional wrestling event organized together by Japan's three biggest promotions; All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wrestling Noah, in response to the March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The first event was held in Tokyo on August 27, 2011. All proceeds from the events were donated to Japanese Red Cross. The event featured no storylines or championship matches, instead it was booked as a "supercard", putting together combinations of wrestlers from the three promotions that fans would normally not see. The event featured ten matches involving 82 wrestler
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-27
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NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8
Overview: New Japan Pro Wrestling's Summer Struggle tour continues from Sapporo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-08
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What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?
Overview: Atsuko and Akira are a husband and wife duo with a daughter and a son. Atsuko is in charge of the retirement finances. She saves from money given to her by her husband and also earns money herself by working part-time. She stretches every yen by leading a frugal life. yet, expenses come up. These include their daughter's upcoming wedding and the funeral expenses of the husband's father. Then, and at exactly the worst time, the couple finds itself unemployed.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-10-30
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YOKOHAMA BLACK 5
Overview: The fifth 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-01-25
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YOKOHAMA BLACK 3
Overview: The third 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-01-26
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YOKOHAMA BLACK 2
Overview: Sequel to 'YOKOHAMA BLACK'.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-11-25
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YOKOHAMA BLACK 4
Overview: The fourth 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-11-23
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YOKOHAMA BLACK 6
Overview: The sixth 'YOKOHAMA BLACK' film.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-11-22
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WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Overview: WCW/New Japan Supershow I (known as Starrcade 1991 in Tokyo Dome in Japan) took place on March 21, 1991 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. It aired in North America in April 1991. The main event was Ric Flair defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Tatsumi Fujinami. Other matches included The Great Muta vs Sting, El Gigante vs Big Cat Hughes, Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki defending against The Steiner Brothers for the IWGP Tag Team Championship, Arn Anderson & Barry Windham vs Masa Saito & Masahiro Chono, Jushin Liger defending the IWGP Junior Heavyweight CHampionship against Akira Nogami, and several dark matches.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-21
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WCW Slamboree 1993
Overview: Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion was the first annual Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WCW. It took place on May 23, 1993 at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. A "Legends Ceremony" occurred at the event, and introduced several legends. The WCW Hall of Fame induction ceremony also occurred, and Lou Thesz, Mr. Wrestling II, Verne Gagne, and Eddie Graham were the inductees. The PPV also saw the reformation of the Four Horsemen, now consisting of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, and new member Paul Roma. The main event was Big Van Vader defending the WCW World Heavyweight Title against Davey Boy Smith. Barry Windham defended the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Arn Anderson and The Hollywood Blondes defended the NWA & WCW World Tag Team Championships against Dos Hombres in a steel cage match.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-23
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WCW Starrcade 1995
Overview: Ric Flair, Lex Luger, and Sting compete in a Triangle Match with the winner advancing for an opportunity at "The Macho Man" Randy Savage's WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Sting battles Kensuke Sasaki. Shinjiro Otani faces Eddie Guerrero. Lex Luger collides with Masahiro Chono. Plus, Jushin "Thunder" Lyger and many more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-27
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Bloody Crest: Kenka-Gumi
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Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-09-25
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ROH: Japan's Finest
Overview: Since its inception, Ring of Honor has prided itself on presenting the absolute best professional wrestling on the planet with the top athletes not just from the United States but from around the world. In that endeavor, we have been graced with the presence of numerous wrestlers from the world of Japanese Puroresu; from young up & comers to the legends of the squared circle, ROH has been home to them all over the years. Be it Jushin 'Thunder' Liger & The Great Muta or Go Shiozaki & Dragon Kid, they have all competed here and enriched the great history of ROH.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Overview: Throughout the decades, fans of sports entertainment have long enjoyed the controlled chaos of tag-team wrestling. Many future Hall of Fame performers started as part of a popular duo, such as Shawn Michaels (the Rockers), Bret “Hit Man” Hart (Hart Foundation). Now, for the first time on DVD, fans can enjoy the greatest tag teams in sports entertainment history in Allied Powers: The World’s Greatest Tag Teams. Hosted by The Miz and John Morrison who are the current World Tag Team champions and the longest-running WWE Tag Team Champions in recent history. They bring their own brand of humor to this 3-DVD set that hits the biggest and the best duos throughout the annals of sports entertainment.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular
Overview: The Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular took place on January 28, 2001 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan and was a joint promotion between All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event was themed around memorializing AJPW's founder Shohei "Giant" Baba, who had died in 1999. It was the second Giant Baba Memorial event and was subsequently followed by the Giant Baba Memorial Cup and the Giant Baba Memorial Six Man Tag Team Tournament a year later. Ten professional wrestling matches were held on the event's card, including one that featured AJPW and NJPW champions.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-28
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Overview: The third Wrestling Dontaku was held on May 3, 1995, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, at the Fukuoka Dome. The event featured eleven matches, two of which were contested for championships. For the third year in a row, wrestlers from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) took part in the event.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-03
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Overview: Wrestling Dontaku 1993 was the first Wrestling Dontaku professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The event took place on May 3, 1993, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka at the Fukuoka Dome.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-03
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NJPW Nexess
Overview: NJPW presents a wrestling pay-per-view event from the Tokyo Dome in Tokoy, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-03
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NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Overview: NJPW presents the 12th night of the Tag Team Wrestling Scramble, Battle Zone Space II.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-23
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NOAH: Destiny 2005
Overview: Destiny was a major professional wrestling event produced by Pro Wrestling NOAH. The event took place on July 18, 2005 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-18
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NOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005
Overview: Pro Wrestling NOAH caps off a thrilling year with their final Budokan event of 2005.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-05
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NJPW Battle Formation '96
Overview: NJPW and WCW's biggest stars clash in the Tokyo Dome.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-29
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WCW World War 3 1995
Overview: Sixty men fill three rings for one gigantic Battle Royal for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Participants include Lex Luger, "Diamond" Dallas Page, "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and many more. Plus, Sting battles Ric Flair and much more action!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-26
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WCW Clash of The Champions XXI
Overview: November 18, 1992 in Macon, Georgia (Macon Coliseum) Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong after attacking him pre-match while feigning injury. Scotty Flamingo knocked out Johnny B. Badd in the second round after hitting him with a glove Page and Vegas filled with water during the 30-second rest period. This was 2 Cold Scorpio's debut in WCW. Simmons' original partner Robbie Walker was injured. This was Paul E. Dangerously's last appearance on WCW television.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-18
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WCW Starrcade 1992
Overview: Starrcade '92: Battle Bowl II: The Lethal Lottery took place on December 28, 1992 from The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. The main event was the Battle Bowl Battle Royale for the Battle Bowl Ring. The final match for The King of Cable tournament was also held during this PPV featuring Sting vs Big Van Vader. Other matches included The Great Muta defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Masahiro Chono, Ron Simmons defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Steve Williams, and Shane Douglas with Ricky Steamboat defending the NWA & WCW World Tag team Championships against Barry Windham and Brian Pillman.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-28
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WCW Halloween Havoc '92
Overview: WCW Halloween Havoc '92 took place on October 25, 1992 from the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main event was Jake Roberts versus Sting in a Spin The Wheel...Make The Deal Match. A second main event was a title defense of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship by Ron Simmons against The Barbarian. Steve Williams and Terry Gordy were to challenge the NWA & WCW Wold Tag Team Champions, Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes, however Gordy no-showed the event which led to Steve Austin subbing for him. Another substitution occured when Rick Rude chose not to wrestle twice and defend his WCW US Heavyweight Championship. This led to Big Van Vader defending Rude's title against Nikita Koloff.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-25
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AJPW Realize
Overview: All Japan Pro Wrestling presents Realize on pay-per-view from Tokyo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-16
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NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
Overview: New Japan Pro Wrestling's Hyper Battle Tour comes to a close on its 15th and final day.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-20
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WCW Starrcade 1996
Overview: Hollywood Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper lock up again at WCW Starrcade. The Outsiders defend the WCW World Tag Team Championship against The Faces of Fear. Jushin "Thunder" Lyger faces Rey Misterio Jr. "Diamond" Dallas Page and Eddy Guerrero battle for the vacant WCW United States Championship. "The Total Package" Lex Luger looks to topple the The Giant and so much more!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-12-29
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NJPW Final Dome
Overview: NJPW closes out the final Tokyo Dome show of the 20th Century with a loaded card featuring the promotion's top stars.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-11
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NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea
Overview: Collision in Korea was the largest professional wrestling pay-per-view event ever that was jointly produced by World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling. It took place over a period of two days on April 28 and 29, 1995, but did not air in North America until August 4, 1995, when WCW broadcast a selection of matches from the show on pay-per-view. The event was the first PPV from a North American wrestling promotion to be held in North Korea. The main event was Ric Flair versus Antonio Inoki. Other aired matches include The Steiner Brothers vs Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki, Tadao Yasuda vs Road Warrior Hawk, Shinya Hashimoto defending the IWGP Heavyweight Belt vs Scott Norton, and several other matches.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-28
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NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Overview: NJPW's Hyper Battle Tour continues.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-23
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YOKOHAMA BLACK
Overview: Ryuji (Koji Matoba), the leader of the Sasaki Mutsumi Federation's shadow assassination group "Special Senior Purge Team", belongs to the former Russian Army Special Forces, and was ordered by President Kenzaki (Masataka Naruse) from Tokyo and Kansai. In Order To protect Kanagawa from threats, he works daily with former doctor Kotora (Kazuyoshi Ozawa) and former power man Inoyama (Kensuke Sasaki).
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-01-01
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NOAH The Second Navigation 2009: Day 7
Overview: NOAH The Second Navigation 2009: Day 7 was a professional wrestling event that took place on March 1, 2009, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-01
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