Genichiro Tenryu

Wrestler, Athlete

1950 –

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Who is Genichiro Tenryu?

Genichiro Tenryu, real name Genichiro Shimada, is a Japanese professional wrestler. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling. "Tenryu" was his shikona.

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Born
Feb 2, 1950
Katsuyama
Also known as
  • 天龍 源一郎
  • Genichiro Shimada
  • Shimada Genichiro
  • 島田 源一郎
  • しまだ げんいちろう
  • 天龍
  • 天竜
  • てんりゅう げんいちろう
  • Tenryu Genichiro
Children
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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