Yuji Yasuraoka
| Yuji Yasuraoka | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 28, 1971[1] Yuchiyo, Chiba[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Yuji Yasuraoka |
| Billed height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Billed weight | 91 kg (201 lb)[1] |
| Trained by |
Genichiro Tenryu SWS Dojo[1] |
| Debut | January 5, 1992[1] |
| Retired | June 20, 1999[1] |
Yuji Yasuraoka (安良岡裕二 Yasuraoka Yuji) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in WAR.
Career
Yasuraoka debuted for Super World of Sports (SWS) in January 1992, but the promotion closed down a few months later. He joined WAR, but also appeared in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Kitao Dojo, Wrestle Dream Factory, and World Championship Wrestling. On June 20, 1999, Yasuraoka announced he was retiring after seven years in the ring, forcing him and his partner, Tomohiro Ishii, to vacate the WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. His last match was held nine days later, losing to Masaaki Mochizuki.
Retirement
A motorcycle enthusiast before entering pro wrestling, Yasuraoka became a motorcycle mechanic after ending his wrestling career.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
Championships and accomplishments
- Wrestle And Romance / Wrestle Association "R"
- WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- WAR International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Lance Storm (2), Tomohiro Ishii (2)