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Akira Raijin

Birthdate: July 17th, 1978
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Debut: February 1st, 1998 vs. Shigeo Okumura
Background: Karate
Promotion History: All Japan (2004 to present)
Alliances: Teams with Hijikata
Ring Attire: Red trunks
Card Position: Lower Mid-Card
Major Tournaments Won: None
Current Title Held: None

Championship History:

None

Biggest Matches:
- November 19th, 2005 with Suwama vs. Shuji Kondo & "brother" YASSHI
- November 29th, 2005 with Suwama vs. Keiji Muto and Akebono
- April 22nd, 2007 vs. T28

Pictures:
- Raijin with a clothesline in the corner
- A missile dropkick by Raijin to RO'Z

Signature Moves:
- Lightning Flash
- Moonsault
- Raijin Buster

2005 Recap:
To say that Raijin had little success in 2005 would be an understatement. Raijin was usually stuck opening cards, and if he did make it to the mid-card he usually was the one pinned. Since Raijin did not debut in All Japan until 2004, he is still considered a rookie and thus is stuck in undesirable roles. He did not participate in the Champions Carnival, and in the Real Tag League he (and Suwama) came in 3rd in their block. Raijin still has a long way to go to be a force in All Japan after 2005.

2006 Recap:
Raijin continued where he left off at the start of 2006, as he was pinned by Brute Issei in only his third match. He did not take part of the Champion Carnival nor did he get any title shots. He generally wrestled in comedy matches with Kikuchi and whenever he got a higher profile match he was defeated.

2007 Recap:
For the beginning of the year Raijin mostly worked in the mid-card or lower teaming with his friend Ryuji Hijikata. In May Raijin left for North America on a learning excursion and will return sometime in 2008.

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