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WRESTLER PROFILES



[Ultimo Dragon Gallery]
[Japanese Wrestler Gallery]

[Ultimo Dragon: A True Legend]
Wrestler: Ultimo Dragon
Real Name: Yoshihiro Asai
Birthday: December 12, 1966
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Nagoya City, Japan
Marital Status:
Height & Weight: 5' 6" - 182 lbs
Trained by:
Debut: May 13, 1987
Previous Names: The Tiger
Yoshihiro Asai
Ultimo Dragon
Ultimate Dragon (WCW)
Kiechi Yamada
Finishing Move: Running Ligerbomb Pin
The Cancun Tornado
Favorite Moves: Asai Moonsault
Dragon Sleeper
Aztec Suplex
La Majistral
Springboard Moonsault
Asai DDT
Kick Combo
Tiger Suplex Hold
Dragonsteiner
Notable Feuds: Dean Malenko

  • UWA (Mexico) World Welterweight title (as Yoshihiro Asai) defeating Ray Richard (July 29, 1988);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title (as Yoshihiro Asai) defeating Cuchillo (April 6, 1990);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title (as Yoshihiro Asai) defeating Cuchillo (June 4, 1990);
  • IWGP (Japan) Junior Heavyweight title defeating El Samurai (November 22, 1992);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title defeating Negro Casas (March 26, 1993);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title defeating El Samurai (May 24, 1993);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title defeating Kouji Ishinriki (February 18, 1994);
  • NWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title defeating Corazon de Leon (aka Chris Jericho) (November 8, 1994);
  • WAR (Japan) International Junior Heavyweight title defeating Lion Heart (aka Chris Jericho) (July 28, 1995);
  • WAR (Japan) International Junior Heavyweight title defeating Gedo (October 5, 1995);
  • British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight title defeating Jushin Liger [Tournament] (August 2, 1996);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Junior Light Heavyweight title defeating Shinjiro Ohtani [Tournament] (August 4, 1996);
  • NWA (Mexico) World Welterweight title defeating Shinjiro Ohtani (August 4, 1996);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Junior Light Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • NWA World Junior Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • WWF (UWA Mexico) World Light Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Welterweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • WAR (Japan) International Junior Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • IWGP (Japan) Junior Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • WWA (Mexico) World Junior Light Heavyweight title defeating Great Sasuke (October 11, 1996);
  • WAR (Japan) World Six Man Tag Team titles w/Nobutaka Araya & Genichiro Tenryu defeating Bam Bam Bigelow & Hiromichi Fuyuki & Youji Anjoh (October 28, 1996);
  • WCW (World Championship Wrestling) World Cruiserweight title defeating Dean Malenko (December 29, 1996);
  • WCW (World Championship Wrestling) World Television title defeating Prince Iaukea (April 7, 1997);
  • WCW (World Championship Wrestling) World Television title defeating Steven Regal (July 22, 1997);
  • WCW (World Championship Wrestling) World Cruiserweight title defeating Eddy Guerrero (December 29, 1997);
  • NWA (Mexico) World Middleweight title defeating Great Sasuke (May 5, 2003);
  • Michinoku Pro Wrestling Tohoku Tag Team titles w/Jinsei Shinzaki won a tournament (July 18, 2004);


  • In The Beginning::
  • Ultimo Dragon was born in Japan and trained in Mexico, he can work any style of wrestling..

    Japan Wrestling::
  • Ultimo Dragon has competed in many prestigious events, such as the Super J Cup and the J*CROWN..
  • November 14, 1995: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chris Jericho to win the International Wrestling Alliance junior heavyweight title..

    World Championship Wrestling::
  • August 12, 1996 WCW Nitro: Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Ultimo Dragon to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • August 15, 1996 WCW Clash of Champions: Konnan defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • November 18, 1996 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated WCW Cruiserweight Champion Dean Malenko by DQ.
  • November 24, 1996 World War 3: Ultimo Dragon defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. to retain the Super J Crown Title.
  • December 29, 1996 Starrcade: Ultimo Dragon beat Dean Malenko to win the WCW Cruiserweight title & retain the Super J.
  • December 30, 1996 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jushin Thunder Liger to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • January 21, 1997 WCW Clash: Dean Malenko defeated Ultimo Dragon by submission to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • January 27, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Billy Pearl.
  • February 3, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Rey Mendoza Jr.
  • February 24, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dean Malenko by DQ.
  • March 3, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW United States Champion Eddie Guerrero defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • March 10, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Juventud Guerrera.
  • March 16, 1997 Uncensored: Ultimo Dragon defeated Psicosis.
  • March 17, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Bobby Eaton.
  • April 6, 1997 Spring Stampede: Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • April 7, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Prince Iaukea to win the WCW Television Title.
  • April 14, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated Lane Carleson
  • April 21, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated Bobby Eaton.
  • May 12, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated Juventud Guerrera.
  • June 9, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon, Juventud Guerrera & Super Calo defeated Silver King, Psicosis & La Parka.
  • June 16, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chris Jericho.
  • July 13, 1997 Bash at the Beach: Chris Jericho defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • July 28, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated Prince Iaukea.
  • August 11, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated Mortis.
  • August 18, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Television Champion Ultimo Dragon defeated La Parka.
  • August 21, 1997 WCW Clash of Champions #35: Alex Wright defeated Ultimo Dragon to win the WCW Television Title.
  • August 25, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Silver King.
  • September 1, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated La Parka.
  • September 14, 1997 Fall Brawl: Alex Wright defeated Ultimo Dragon to retain the WCW Television Title.
  • September 22, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ciclope & Lizmark Jr. & Juvi & Ultimo Dragon beat La Parka & Psicosis & Villano IV & V.
  • October 6, 1997 WCW Nitro: WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddie Guerrero defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • October 26, 1997 Halloween Havoc: Yuji Nagata defeated Ultimo Dragon by Submission.
  • November 23, 1997 World War: Yuji Nagata defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • ~~~Ultimo Dragon competed in a three ring 60-man battle royal which was won by Scott Hall.
  • December 1, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Psicosis.
  • December 29, 1997 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Eddie Guerrero to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • January 8, 1998 WCW Thunder: Juventud Guerrera defeated Ultimo Dragon to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • January 26, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated El Dandy.
  • February 2, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Billy Kidman.
  • February 9, 1998 WCW Nitro: Perry Saturn defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • February 16, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Billy Kidman.
  • February 23, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Kaz Hayashi.
  • March 16, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dave Finlay.
  • March 23, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.
  • March 30, 1998 WCW Nitro: Psichosis defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • April 6, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.
  • April 13, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Lenny Lane.
  • April 19, 1998 Spring Stampede: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. w/Eddie Guerrero by Submission.
  • April 20, 1998 WCW Nitro: La Parka defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • May 17, 1998 Slamboree: Eddie Guerrero defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • May 18, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Eddie Guerrero.
  • May 25, 1998 WCW Nitro: Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Ultimo Dragon.
  • June 15, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dean Malenko by Count Out.
  • July 6, 1998 WCW Nitro: Chris Jericho defeated Ultimo Dragon by DQ.
  • July 8, 1998 WCW Thunder: Chris Jericho defeated Ultimo Dragon to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title.
  • July 17, 1998 WCW Thunder: Ultimo Dragon defeated Lizmark Jr.
  • July 20, 1998 WCW Nitro: Ultimo Dragon defeated Tokyo Magnum.
  • Ultimo Dragon was injured during a match in World Championship Wrestling and required surgery..

    Retirement::
  • Ultimo Dragon's surgery was a nitemare, and was botched by the doctor so much that Ultimo was forced to retire!
  • Ultimo Dragon devotes his time to his junior-heavyweight promotion known as Toryumon in Mexico..
  • October 2002: Ultimo Dragon meets with the WWE about making a comeback in 2003..
  • October 2002: Ultimo Dragon is booked for several AAA dates in November..

    Out of Retirement::
  • May 5, 2003 - Michinoku Pro: Ultimo Dragon wrestles fellow legend The Great Sasuke in an NWA Middleweight Title Match..
  • May 6, 2003 - Toryumon (Mexico): CIMA defends his Ultimo Dragon's Gym Title against Ultimo Dragon..
  • May 11, 2003 - Toryumon (Mexico): Ultimo Dragon /Shocker/Brazo dePlata vs. Violencia/Nitro/Pierroth Jr. in the 2/3 falls main event..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Smackdown!::
  • May 26, 2003 - RAW: Ultimo Dragon defeated Rico in a dark match..
  • May 29, 2003 - Smackdown!: Ultimo Dragon defeated Crash with the Indian Deathlock bridge in a dark match..
  • June 5, 2003 - Smackdown!: Ultimo Dragon defeated Shannon Moore in a dark match..
  • June 26, 2003 - Smackdown!: Ultimo Dragon debuted on Television defeating Shannon Moore..
  • July 10, 2003 - Smackdown!: Eddie Guerrero defeated Ultimo Dragon in a United States title Tournament match..
  • July 17, 2003 - Smackdown!: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jamie Noble with distraction from Billy Gunn & Torrie Wilson..
  • July 27, 2003 - Vengeance: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chris Kanyon in a match shown LIVE on Sunday Night Heat!
  • August 2,2003 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Nunzio
  • August 9,2003 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Shannon Moore
  • September 6, 2003- Velocity: Matt Hardy And Shannon Moore defeated Ultimo Dragon And Funaki
  • September 11, 2003 - Smackdown!: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas beat Ultimo Dragon & Funaki in a match taped for Velocity..
  • September 11, 2003 - Smackdown!: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas beat Ultimo Dragon & Funaki in a match taped for Velocity..
  • September 27, 2003 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon And Funaki Defeated Joey Matthews & Jason Porcaro
  • October 9, 2003 - Smackdown!: Tajiri defeated Ultimo Dragon to retain the CW title with Rey Mysterio sitting at ringside..
  • October 18, 2003 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Joey Matthews
  • October 25, 2003 - Velocity: Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman & Ultimo Dragon Defeated The F.B.I in a 6 man Tag Team Matchup
  • October 30, 2003 - Smackdown!: Ultimo Dragon beat Rey Mysterio in a #1 Contenders match with help from CW Champ Tajiri!
  • ~~~After the match, Tajiri showed respect to Ultimo Dragon, who just turned his back and walked away..
  • November 6, 2003 - Smackdown!: Nunzio & Tajiri defeated Ultimo Dragon & Jamie Noble with help from Akio & Sakada..
  • November 15, 2003 - Velocity: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas defeated Ultimo Dragon And Funaki
  • November 22, 2003 - Velocity: Sean OHaire defeated Ultimo Dragon
  • December 13, 2003 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Tony Salantri
  • December 20, 2003 - Velocity: Akio & Sakoda defeated Billy Kidman And Ultimo Dragon
  • January 17, 2004 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Shannon Moore
  • January 24, 2004 - Velocity: The Basham Brothers defeated Ultimo DRagon And Funaki To Retain The Tag Team Titles
  • January 31, 2004 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Shannon Moore (Again).
  • February 7, 2004 - Velocity: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas defeated Ultimo Dragon & Sho Funaki
  • February 14, 2004 - Velocity: Ultimo Dragon defeated Shannon Moore (One Last Time)
  • February 15, 2004 - No Way Out: Tajiri/Sakoda/Akio defeated Ultimo Dragon/Billy Kidman/Paul London on Sunday Night Heat..
  • March 4, 2004 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio & Billy Kidman & Ultimo Dragon defeated Tajiri & Akio & Sakoda
  • March 11, 2004 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio & Billy Kidman & Ultimo Dragon & Funaki beat Tajiri & Akio & Sakoda & Jamie Noble..
  • March 14, 2004 - WrestleMania XX: Ultimo Dragon participates in the Cruiserweight Open (won by Chavo Guerrero)..
  • March 20, 2004 - Velocity: Chavo Guerrero Defeated Ultimo Dragon To Retain The CruiserWeight Title
  • April 17, 2004 - Velocity: Nunzio defeated Ultimo Dragon In His Last Match With The WWE
  • April 2004: Ultimo Dragon took a hiatus from WWE and never returned..

    2004: Ultimo Dragon::
  • May 1, 2004: Ultimo Dragon was back working for Toryumon in Japan and will appearing for New Japan Pro Wrestling..
  • May 3, 2004--New Japan: Ultimo Dragon & Koji Kanemoto & American Dragon beat Tiger Mask & Heat & Naomichi Marufuji..
  • December 17, 2004--Fusion Wrestling: Jose & Joel Maximo defeated Ultimo Dragon & Amazing Red..

    2005: Ultimo Dragon::
  • October 22, 2005 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jack Evans.
  • October 29, 2005 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Low Ki.

    2006: Ultimo Dragon:
  • January 13, 2006 UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Ultimo Dragon defeated M Dogg 20.
  • January 29, 2006--Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon & Billy Kidman beat Nosawa & Ultimo Guerrero..
  • May 6, 2006--IWR-Revolucha 3: Ultimo Dragon defeated Curry Man (Chris Daniels) in an International Dream Match ..
  • May 20, 2006--Pro Wrestling Unplugged: Ultimo Dragon defeated Trent Acid by Disqualification..
  • May 21, 2006--NWA Cyberspace: Ultimo Dragon defeated Josh Daniels....
  • July 28, 2006--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Ultimo Dragon defeated Sonjay Dutt...
  • August 10, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Fire Angel and M-Dogg20 in a 3-WAY.
  • August 11, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated M Dogg 20.
  • August 12, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Hade Vansen.
  • August 13, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon & Thunder Storm defeated Lizard & Hade Vansen.
  • August 18, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Joe. E. Legend.
  • August 20, 2006 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated M Dogg 20.
  • October 27, 2006--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Ultimo Dragon defeated Chris Sabin in Mississauaga, ONTARIO ..
  • October 28, 2006--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin defeated Ultimo Dragon & Okada in Mississauga..

    2007: Ultimo Dragon:
  • January 19, 2007--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Black Tiger (Rocky Romero) defeated Ultimo Dragon in Mississauga..
  • March 2, 2007--MEXICO: Dr Wagner Jr. & Ultimo Dragon defeated Yoshihiro Tajiri & L.A. Park by Disqualification..
  • March 5, 2007--XLAW (Mexico): Ultimo Dragon won three-way over Yoshihiro Tajiri and Extreme Tiger in Mexico..
  • April 6, 2007--1 Pro Wrestling: Ultimo Dragon defeated El Ligero in Doncaster, England ..
  • May 25, 2007--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Jushin Thunder Liger & Puma defeated Okada & Ultimo Dragon in a tag match..
  • ~~~After the match: The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) attacked Ultimo Dragon & Jushin Liger..
  • May 26, 2007--UWA Hardcore Wrestling: Jushin Thunder Liger & Ultimo Dragon defeated The Motor City Machine Guns
  • October 19, 2007--Wrestle Fan Fest: Ultimo Dragon defeated Billy Kidman in San Francisco, California..

    2008: Nu-Wrestling Evolution:
  • April 20, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Booker T w/Sharmell & Ultimo Dragon defeated Big Vito & Mad Dog 20.
  • June 12, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jungle Pac.
  • June 13, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Spartan 3000 B.C by DQ.
  • June 14, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon & Supernova defeated Dark Dragon & Spade-O.
  • June 15, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon & Juventud Guerrera defeated Dark Dragon & Spartan 3000 B.C.
  • June 20, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Juventud Guerrera defeated Dark Dragon & Ultimo Dragon in a 3-Way Match.
  • June 21, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dark Dragon.
  • June 25, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dark Dragon..
  • ~~~After the match; Dark Dragon took his mask off to reveal himself as Ultimo Dragon's brother!
  • June 26, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon & Juventud Guerrera defeated Dark Dragon & Brett Idol.
  • June 27, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Dark Dragon with the help from Mini Dragon & Ultimo Dragon's son.
  • June 28, 29, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Spartan 3000 B.C.
  • July 10, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Juventud Guerrera & Ultimo Dragon defeated Dark Dragon & Spartan 3000 B.C.
  • July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Spartan 3000 B.C.
  • July 20, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Ubas.
  • October 26, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon w/Mini Dragon defeated Dark Dragon.
  • November 1, 2, 2008 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon w/Mini Dragon defeated Dark Dragon.

    2009: Nu-Wrestling Evolution:
  • September 24, 26, 27, 2009 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jody Fleisch.
  • October 2, 3, 2009 Nu-Wrestling Evolution: Ultimo Dragon defeated Jody Fleisch.


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