Mitsuhiro Kitamiya is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Pro Wrestling Noah.
14 Facts About Masa Kitamiya
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Kitamiya's ring name Masa Kitamiya is a tribute to former professional wrestler Masa Saito.
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Masa Kitamiya wears a similar ring attire to Saito as tribute.
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Masa Kitamiya was an amateur wrestler throughout high school, and went on to be the captain of his college amateur team.
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Masa Kitamiya joined Kensuke Office in early 2011 and made his debut later that year on September 25, losing to Satoshi Kajiwara.
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Masa Kitamiya made his debut for Pro Wrestling Noah alongside Diamond Ring representative and NOAH regular Katsuhiko Nakajima in a losing effort to Naomichi Marufuji and Taiji Ishimori.
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On September 18,2013, Masa Kitamiya earned the first win of his career, defeating Hitoshi Kumano.
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Masa Kitamiya participated in the 2014 NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League alongside Kumano, with the two finishing last in their block with just one win and two points after they defeated Jinzo and Rocky Lobo.
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In late 2014, Masa Kitamiya graduated from junior heavyweight to heavyweight.
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On January 10,2015, Masa Kitamiya began a five match series, with the fifth match being against NOAH veteran and former GHC Heavyweight Champion Takeshi Morishima, in a losing effort.
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Masa Kitamiya finished the tournament last with 2 points, with his only win coming against Takashi Iizuka by DQ.
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Later on in that night, Masa Kitamiya attacked Takashi Sugiura and delivered a Saito Suplex before challenging him to a match for the GHC Heavyweight Championship.
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From November 3 to November 23, Masa Kitamiya participated in the 2016 2016 Global League, defeating Takashi Sugiura, Davey Boy Smith, Jr.
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Masa Kitamiya faced A Block winner Minoru Suzuki in the finals, losing after outside interference from Suzuki-Gun.