A pop-up shop commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first Tiger Mask's debut will be held on the 4th floor of "BEAMS JAPAN"!

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Satoshi Sayama made his debut on the New Japan Pro Wrestling mat, and after working in Mexico and England, he made his shocking debut as Tiger Mask on April 23, 1981 at Kuramae Kokugikan at the behest of Antonio Inoki and Hisashi Shinma. Based on the traditional strong style of New Japan Pro Wrestling led by Antonio Inoki, his brilliant aerial techniques, versatile four-dimensional killing techniques, and extremely powerful striking techniques created an unprecedented "Tiger Mask boom" not only in the professional wrestling world but also in society. cause a stir. The many famous matches in which he fought against powerful wrestlers such as Dynamite Kid, Kuniaki Kobayashi, and Black Tiger are still talked about by many fans decades later. In addition, his amazing physical ability has become a hot topic as he has achieved numbers on par with Japan's national team and Olympic athletes in various fields. (Record during New Japan Pro Wrestling era: 125 wins, 1 loss, 8 draws, *1 loss was due to foul play) At the time, the audience ratings for "World Pro Wrestling," which broadcast Tiger Mask's matches, exceeded 25% almost every week, which was unprecedented. It is said that the number of people attending the event exceeded that of the previous one. After retiring from Dengeki in August 1983, he joined the former UWF and engaged in more martial arts-based fights as The Tiger and Super Tiger. Afterwards, he founded modern mixed martial arts and started shooting (now Professional Shooto). He created the foundation for the mixed martial arts boom in Japan. In addition, after training Naoya Ogawa to become a fighter at UFO, founded by Antonio Inoki, he founded the ``Urban Practical Martial Arts'' Kenkendo (Kenken Shinkage Ryu). In March 2005, he established his own professional wrestling organization with the goal of "restoring professional wrestling and restoring strong style." In October 2010, the ``Budo Kaiken'' tournament, a new martial art based on spiritual martial arts, was held. In November 2011, the "First Tiger Mask Foundation General Incorporated Foundation" was established. As a combat physiologist who promotes the establishment of the world's best spiritual martial arts, he strives to develop "strength and steadfastness in both mind and body" through [Iaido], [Taijutsu], [History], [Etiquette], [Yomeigaku], and [Hypnosis therapy]. He continues to pass on his knowledge, give lectures, and hold business seminars all over the country. His work as a hypnotherapist is also noteworthy. In September 2016, he established the Japan Sumabi Association (General Incorporated Association) and became the chairman (reviving Sumabi, which is the origin of all martial arts and Japanese spiritual culture, as a completely new academic and martial art). In 2017, he became an honorary advisor to the First Tiger Mask Supporters Association. Currently leading the ``First Tiger Mask Strong Style Pro-Wrestling'' with the ``radical initiator'' Representative Director Hisashi Niima (former New Japan Pro-Wrestling Managing Director, Sales Headquarters Manager, and former WWF Chairman), he also works with children at orphanages and other places. We are engaged in social welfare activities such as providing support to the elderly and campaigning to eradicate bank transfer fraud.
■Titles won: WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship, NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship, NWA World Middleweight Championship, Legend Championship.