Other Names: none
Real Name: Akira Yamamoto
Debut: July 1994
Status: Inactive since 2002
Theme Song: Gipsy Kings - Amor, Amor
Signature Moves: Moonsault Plancha, Shinobi Suplex, Ringuina
Recommended Match: SHINOBI vs. Arkangel de la Muerte (CMLL Japan 12/17/1997)
Personal Thoughts: SHINOBI is... good! He's sloppy, a little uncoordinated, and his moves aren't the most impressive compared to other luchadores of the time, but I have a weird level of appreciation for his work. He's a cool enough guy with a great look and he works well with select wrestlers. He and Arkangel de la Muerte had a ton of singles matches throughout Japan over a span of three years, and all of the ones we have on tape range from pretty good to great. Was SHINOBI this next-level talent that deserved to be known by the whole world? I wouldn't say so. He's still someone I think a lot of people would enjoy checking out though.
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