Who Is Taiji Ishimori? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on February 10, 1983, Taiji Ishimori is a prominent Japanese professional wrestler known for his high-flying style and agility in the ring. With an extensive career spanning over two decades, Ishimori has made a significant impact in various wrestling promotions, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is celebrated for his technical skills and charisma. As of 2025, he is 42 years old.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 10, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Tagajo, Miyagi, Japan |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Japan |
Popularity
Taiji Ishimori's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at an impressive 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and weighing approximately 187 lbs (85 kg), Taiji Ishimori maintains an athletic build that complements his wrestling capabilities. His rigorous training regimen and a disciplined diet have allowed him to stay in top shape, showcasing his athletic prowess in the ring.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Taiji Ishimori tends to keep his personal life private. As of 2025, there are no confirmed reports regarding his romantic relationships. Speculations about Ishimori's dating life circulate among fans, but he has not publicly disclosed any information about a girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife. The wrestler often prefers to focus on his career rather than his personal life.
Ishimori began working as a freelance wrestler for Pro Wrestling Noah in March, 2006 and often worked as part of the SEM promotion that was considered the developmental territory for Noah. He began teaming up with Kenta, wrestling on many shows together, trying to earn a match for the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.
The team failed to win the title on their initial chance. Due to being trained in Mexico Ishimori often wrestled against Mexican Luchadores who toured with Noah, facing such opponents as Charly Manson or Abismo Negro.
He also wrestled on the Noah / AAA co-promoted show TripleSEM on September 3, 2007 teaming with El Elegido and Kenta to lose to the Mexican Powers (Crazy Boy, Joe Líder and Juventud Guerrera). In 2007 Ishimori became a full-time Noah wrestler and shortly after Ishimori and Kenta won the Tag Champions.
The team went to Dragon Gate and defeated the team of BxB Hulk and Shingo Takagi on March 20, 2008. to bring the Noah Junior Heavyweight Tag Title back to Noah. Ishimori and Kenta successfully defended the title against Ricky Marvin and Kotaro Suzuki and also the team of Bryan Danielson and Eddie Edwards from Ring of Honor.
On July 13, 2008 Ishimori and Kenta were defeated by Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Kotaro Suzuki and lost the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.
In September, 2008 the team won the 2008 Nippon TV Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League, with 12 points for 6 victories including defeating the reigning GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag team champions in the last match. In 2009 Ishimori began teaming regularly with Ricky Marvin, chasing after the Junior tag team titles.
In early 2010 the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag title became vacant when Kotaro Suzuki suffered a knee injury. Ishimori and Marvin teamed up for a tournament to determine the next champions.
They defeated Bobby Fish and Eddie Edwards in the first round and Genba Hirayanagi and Yoshinbou Kanemaru in the finals to win the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. On August 22 Ishimori and Marvin lost the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship to New Japan Pro-Wrestling representatives Koji Kanemoto and Tiger Mask.
On January 27, 2013, Ishimori defeated Shuji Kondo to win the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship for the first time. Through Noah's working relationship with Ring of Honor, Ishimori made his debut for the promotion on May 4, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, facing Eddie Edwards in a losing effort.
During the following day's tapings of Ring of Honor Wrestling Ishimori defeated Roderick Strong in a singles match. After a 405-day reign, the longest in the title's history, Ishimori lost the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship to Daisuke Harada on March 8, 2014. He won the title for the second time on December 23, 2015, by defeating Taichi.
Net Worth and Salary
Taiji Ishimori's estimated net worth in 2025 is believed to be around $5 million. His earnings come primarily from his wrestling contracts, merchandise sales, and various endorsements. With his prominent status in the wrestling community and ongoing engagements, Ishimori continues to secure a lucrative income that reflects his contributions and popularity in the sport.
Career, Business and Investments
Taiji Ishimori began his professional wrestling career in 2002 and quickly gained attention for his unique style and agility. He has competed in various promotions, becoming a multi-time champion, including his renowned spell as a junior heavyweight champion. In 2025, Ishimori's career remains vibrant, with regular appearances in NJPW and other international wrestling circuits.
Beyond wrestling, Ishimori has ventured into business, exploring opportunities related to wrestling training schools and merchandise. Such investments have allowed him to grow his brand and secure his financial future.
Ishimori is best known for his 12-year stint with Pro Wrestling Noah, where he became one of the most decorated junior heavyweights in the promotion's history, holding the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship three times, while also setting the record for the longest reign with the championship at 405 days during his first reign.
Ishimori also held the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship a record six times, and won the promotion's Nippon TV Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League a record four times. He is also known for his work in Impact Wrestling, where he is a one-time Impact X Division Champion.
Social Network
Taiji Ishimori is active on various social media platforms, where he engages with his fans. On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, he shares glimpses of his life, training regimens, and wrestling events. His online presence allows fans to keep up with his latest matches and personal insights, strengthening his bond with the wrestling community.
- Instagram: @taijishimori
- Twitter: @taijishimori
When he was an amateur wrestler, Taiji Ishimori was trained in Toryumon Mexico and debuted against Fumiyuki Hashimoto in 2002. He went to compete in the Young Dragons Cup and won after beating Jun Ogawauchi, Henry III Sugawara and lastly Condotti Shuji.
Shortly after, he was given a pop idol gimmick and formed a boy band-like faction with Kei and Shu Sato, calling themselves the Sailor Boys. Ishimori was intended to become the "ace" (the top student) of his graduating class, even going so far as to release an album, "Keep on Journey", to support their gimmick.
However, the fan interest never matched his hype, and Ishimori became one of Toryumon's bigger failures. Sailor Boys' rival faction, Los Salseros Japoneses (Takeshi Minamino, Pineapple Hanai and Mango Fukuda) was in turn more successful with the fans.
While in the Toryumon X brand, Sailor Boys also feuded with Mini Crazy Max (Mini Cima, Suwacito and Small Dandy Fujii), defeating them in X's debut show.
Education
While specific details about Taiji Ishimori's educational background are scarce, it is known that he pursued training in wrestling early in his life. This practical education was pivotal in shaping his professional journey and honing his skills within the wrestling sphere.
Unlike the rest of his class, Taiji did his Japanese debut for All Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle-1 project. Returning to Mexico, he won the UWA World Welterweight Championship on May 11, 2003, defeating Super Crazy to win the belt.
Ishimori defended the UWA World Welterweight Championship 2 times, against Fuerza Guerrera on August 31, 2003 and against Yossino on December 7, 2003. He dropped the UWA championship to Takeshi Minamino on August 29, 2004. He tried to regain the title in the Dragon Fire The Final Challenge event, but it was unsuccessful.
Also, at the last Toryumon X show, Sailor Boys challenged Gedo, Jado and Katsushi Takemura for the UWA World Trios Championship, but they were defeated.
