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Tetsuya Naito

Birthdate: June 22nd, 1982
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 210 lbs.
Debut: May 27th, 2006
Background: Animal Hamaguchi's Dojo
Promotion History: New Japan (2006 to present)
Alliances: New Japan Jr. Sekigun
Ring Attire: Black Trunks
Card Position: Mid-Card
Major Tournaments Won: None
Current Title Held: IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship

Championship History:

IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship with Yujiro:
- Defeated Minoru and Prince Devitt on 10/13/08

Biggest Matches:
- September 3rd, 2006 vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
- August 26th, 2007 vs. Kazuchika Okada
- March 2nd, 2008 with Hirasawa vs. Ryouji Sai and Shota Takanishi
- October 13th, 2008 with Yujiro vs. Minoru and Prince Devitt (title win)

Pictures:
- Naito with the Stardust Press!
- Naito with the Camel Clutch
- A Missile Dropkick by Naito
- Naito applies the Boston Crab

Signature Moves:
- Jumping Forearm Strike
- Stardust Press (HQ)

2006 Recap:
Naito debuted in May and since that time he has been learning his craft by wrestling mostly in the opening matches against other young lions and some of the older veterans such as El Samurai. He showed a lot of progress in his first year and it looks like he could become a big star in the future.

2007 Recap:
Naito continued honing his craft as he opened events throughout the year. Although Naito usually lost his matches, he did pick up pinfall victories over Okada and Hirasawa through the course of the year. On December 24th he would get the chance to show his growth when he faced off against Kanemoto, and he put up a good fight for over 10 minutes before submitting to the ankle lock.

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