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The Road Warriors

Hawk

Birthdate: September 12th, 1957
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 275 lbs.
Debut: June 6th, 1983
Background: Trained by Eddie Sharkey
Ring Attire: Red and black pants

Animal

Birthdate: September 12th, 1960
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 280 lbs.
Debut: November 1982
Background: Trained by Eddie Sharkey
Ring Attire: Red and black pants

Promotion History: All Japan (1985 to 1988) and World Japan (2003)
Tournaments Won: None
Major Puroresu Titles Held: NWA International Tag Team Championship

Biggest Matches:
- March 9th, 1985 vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu (title challenge)
- October 21st, 1986 vs. Giant Baba and Genichiro Tenryu
- March 12th, 1987 vs. Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta (title win)
- June 10th, 1988 vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and Yoshiaki Yatsu (title defense)

Signature Moves:
- Doomsday Device

Career Highlights:

The Road Warriors first appeared in Japan for All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1985. Instantly successful due to their massive size and general aura, on March 12th, 1987 they won the NWA International Tag Team Championship after multiple attempts to win the title. They would hold the titles for over a year before losing them to Jumbo Tsuruta and Yoshiaki Yatsu. After that, they returned to America and mostly wrestled in the NWA. In 1991, as part of the WWF, the Road Warriors wrestled for SWS, including a match against Genichiro Tenryu and Ashura Hara.

The Road Warriors also were one of the opening attractions for Riki Choshu's World Japan, and defeated The Shane Twins on the opening show. They also defeated Kenzo Suzuki and Yoshiaki Yatsu, but would fall to Kensuke Sasaki and Kenzo Suzuki during the first tour. When the money dried up, The Road Warriors no longer were used by World Japan.

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