Who Is Yoshihiro Tajiri? Age, Biography and Wiki
Yoshihiro Tajiri, born on September 29, 1970, is a renowned Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and trainer. With his unique wrestling style that combines elements of traditional Japanese wrestling with high-flying moves, Tajiri has captivated audiences worldwide. His career spans over two decades, during which he has made notable appearances in various wrestling promotions such as ECW, WWE, and NJPW. Tajiri is also recognized for his exceptional contributions to wrestling training, mentoring a new generation of wrestlers.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 29, 1970 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | Tamana, Kumamoto, Japan |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Japan |
Popularity
Yoshihiro Tajiri's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
As of 2025, Yoshihiro Tajiri stands at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs around 205 pounds (93 kg). His athletic build has been essential to his performance in the ring, allowing him to execute his signature moves with agility and precision.
Originally Tajiri performed as a face, without much ring character as such on display, until joining ECW where he adopted his heel "Japanese Buzzsaw" ring character.
As the "Japanese Buzzsaw" Tajiri began to display a more ruthless, deranged persona, focusing more on inflicting pain on his opponents than winning matches, which included creating the Tarantula submission hold. The Tarantula is a Rope-hung Boston crab, where Tajiri himself is hung upside down over the top rope as he applies the hold.
Since the move involves the use of the ring ropes, it is technically an illegal hold, and must be broken before a referee's count of 5 or risk disqualification. Since a submission from this position is not valid, it is a symbol of the "Sadism" that his "Japanese Buzzsaw" character displays.
When Tajiri transitioned to the heel character in 1998 he began wearing baggy pants, using the heavy pants to hide just how much contact his foot actually has with an opponent's chest when Tajiri performs a "Buzzsaw Kick" (a high-speed roundhouse kick to the head) on an opponent that often finishes his matches.
As part of the deranged Buzzsaw persona, Tajiri began using "Asian mist" during his matches, spraying a mist of water and green food coloring in the face of an opponent who sells the mist as being blinding.
The mist was one of the signature moves of the Great Muta, Tajiri's wrestling inspiration and adopted by Tajiri in the late 1990s and has been a trademark move ever since.
When working as a heel the mist usually draws a strong negative reaction, but when he's a face it draws a positive reaction from the crowd when he uses it as payback on a heel during a match.
During his partnership with William Regal, the face Tajiri portrayed a more comedic version of the Buzzsaw character, often either disgusting or disturbing Regal with his antics.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Yoshihiro Tajiri maintains a private personal life, and details regarding his family are often kept under wraps. As of 2025, he is reportedly single, and there has been no public information about any current relationships or a potential boyfriend. Tajiri, however, shares a strong bond with fellow wrestlers and considers his colleagues as a family of sorts.
Soon after the closure of ECW, Tajiri was hired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Tajiri debuted on the May 24, 2001, episode of SmackDown! as a face. He was given the gimmick of WWF Commissioner William Regal's comedic assistant.
With the help of Regal, Tajiri made his in-ring debut defeating Crash in a King of the Ring 2001 qualifying match. He was later eliminated by Rhyno. Tajiri would win his first championship in WWF by defeating X-Pac for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship on an episode of Raw.
X-Pac would quickly capture the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, and at SummerSlam, Tajiri would lose a championship unification match, therefore retiring the Light Heavyweight Championship. Tajiri would quickly bounce back as he began an on-screen relationship with Torrie Wilson and defeated Chris Kanyon for the WCW United States Championship.
However, Tajiri would lose the belt to Rhyno soon afterward at Unforgiven in September. After Regal turned heel by joining The Alliance, Tajiri feuded with him throughout late 2001.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Tajiri's estimated net worth is around $2 million. His earnings primarily come from his wrestling career, promotional activities, and various appearances around the world. His long-standing reputation in the industry has also allowed him to earn additional income through merchandise sales and wrestling training sessions.
Tajiri returned for a one-night appearance at WWE's ECW One Night Stand 2006 pay-per-view, teaming with Super Crazy to lose to The Full Blooded Italians (F.B.I.).
Career, Business and Investments
Yoshihiro Tajiri's career began in the early 1990s, and he quickly rose to fame for his unique style that blends technical wrestling with striking. In 2025, he continues to make sporadic appearances in various wrestling promotions while also focusing on his role as a trainer and mentor. Additionally, Tajiri has ventured into business, having launched a wrestling school in Japan where he trains aspiring wrestlers. His investments in various media and entertainment projects reflect his keen business acumen.
He rose to international attention through his work for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1998 to 2001 and World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment from 2001 to 2008 and a return in 2016–2017. Early in his career, he worked for several Mexican promotions such as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL).
After leaving WWE in 2005 he has worked for a number of Japanese promotions including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Hustle, Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah) and Wrestle-1 (W-1). He was also the promoter and featured wrestler for the Smash promotion as well as its successor Wrestling New Classic (WNC).
He is currently under a full-time contract with Kyushu Pro-Wrestling.
Social Network
Yoshihiro Tajiri is relatively active on social media, engaging with fans through platforms like Twitter and Instagram. He frequently shares updates about his career, behind-the-scenes moments, and training tips, making him a popular figure in the wrestling community. His social media presence allows fans to stay connected with him and gives insight into his personal life and career milestones.
Tajiri wrestled his first match under a Wrestle-1 contract on July 6, 2014, teaming with Yusuke Kodama in a tag team match, where they defeated the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) team of Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud.
On September 22, Tajiri entered the Wrestle-1 Championship tournament but was defeated in his first-round match by Masakatsu Funaki. Tajiri then entered a storyline, where he began helping Funaki train for his semifinal match in the tournament. However, on October 8, Tajiri turned on Funaki, costing him his semifinal match against Masayuki Kono.
Post-match, Tajiri was announced as the newest member of Kono's villainous Desperado stable.
Education
Yoshihiro Tajiri's education history is not extensively documented; however, it is known that he trained rigorously in martial arts and wrestling from a young age. His dedication to physical fitness and combat sports has played a crucial role in shaping his career.
