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.