Manabu Soya is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling.
10 Facts About Manabu Soya
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Manabu Soya previously lived in Canada training at the Can-Am Wrestling School under Scott D'Amore, working regularly for the Maximum Pro Wrestling promotion.
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Manabu Soya teamed with Sanada for much of the year in the mid-card, as they gained valuable experience wrestling against the Voodoo Murders.
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In Canada for the beginning of 2010, Manabu Soya has become a regular of the independent circuit in Ontario, most notably Maximum Pro Wrestling.
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On January 12,2014, Manabu Soya made his debut for Keiji Mutoh's All Japan splinter promotion Wrestle-1, in an on-screen matchmaker role.
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Manabu Soya was portrayed as a biased authority figure, favoring former tag team partner Seiya Sanada.
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In mid-2014, Manabu Soya entered a storyline, where he began accusing Akira of being a spy for the villainous Desperado stable.
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On January 30,2015, Manabu Soya received his first shot at the Wrestle-1 Championship, but was defeated by the defending champion, Keiji Mutoh.
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On January 10,2016, Manabu Soya lost the Wrestle-1 Championship to Yuji Hino.
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Manabu Soya's younger brother Takumi is a former professional wrestler, having worked for All Japan from January 2011 to May 2012.