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Kenzo Suzuki
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Kenzo Suzuki (born 25 July 1974, Hekinan City , Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese wrestler who works with World Wrestling Entertainment, an American professional wrestling association on the SmackDown! brand. He was originally going to be called Hirohito for his WWE debut.
Profile
- Height: 6' 3
- Weight: 260 lbs
- Birthday: 25th July 1974
- Hometown: Hekinan City , Aichi
- Trained By: Riki Choshu
- Professional Wrestling Debut: 4th January 2000
- Previous Identities: Kenzo Suzuki, Hiroshito, "Bronze Warrior"
- Previous Manager(s): Hiroko
- Finishing/Signature Move(s):Clawhold STO, Backdrop Suplex, Hagakure, Jumping Knee Attack, Spear
Career
Suzuki was a rugby player prior to professional debut as a wrestler in 2000. His debut was at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestling World 2000 event at the Tokyo Dome, losing to Manabu Nakanishi. Later that year, Suzuki won New Japan's Young Lions Cup tournament, defeating Shin'ya Makabe.
In 2003, Suzuki resigned from New Japan, choosing to follow his mentor and trainer, Riki Chosyu, to Chosyu's World Japan promotion. Suzuki also wrestled for the Major League Wrestling (MLW) promotion in the United Sates during 2003.
In 2004, Suzuki debuted for WWE's Smackdown brand, along with his geisha valet (and wife) Hiroko.
On the episode of Smackdown! airing September 9, 2004, Kenzo, along with Rene Dupree won the WWE Tag Team Championship, defeating Billy Kidman and Paul London. He, along with René Duprée, lost the WWE Tag-Team Championships to Rob Van Dam and Rey Mysterio on the December 9, 2004 airing of SmackDown!. Kenzo had the opportunity of a rematch at Armageddon but lost the match along w/his partner Dupree.
Titles/Accomplishments
- 1-Time WWE Tag Team Champion with René Duprée
- New Japan Young Lion Cup Winner (2000)
- New Japan One-Night Young Lion Tournament Winner (2002)
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