
Yuji Nagata
Acting
Yuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler, and former mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Considered one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time, he is the fifth longest-reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion with a reign of 392 days, and formerly held the record for most successful title defenses with 10, until Hiroshi Tanahashi broke the record at Wrestle Kingdom VI. He is the only wrestler to have won Japanese professional wrestling's three biggest singles tournaments; New Japan Pro-Wrestling's G1 Climax (in 2001), All Japan Pro Wrestling's Champion Carnival (in 2011) and Pro Wrestling Noah's Global League (in 2013). In addition, he is the only man to have held all four major heavyweight championships in Japanese professional wrestling, the IWGP, World, GHC and Triple Crown heavyweight championships, making him the only "Grand Slam" champion.
Born: April 24, 1968 · Togane, Chiba, Japan
Filmography (7)

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019

My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
2018

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
2018

99.9 Criminal Lawyer
2016

Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture
2004

WCW Thunder
1998

New Japan Pro Wrestling
1972
