15 Facts About Masaya Takahashi

Masaya Takahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Big Japan Pro Wrestling in the deathmatch division.

Masaya Takahashi is a former two-time BJW Deathmatch Heavyweight Champion and nine-time Yokohama Shopping Street 6-Man Tag Team Champion.

Masaya Takahashi was trained by former WWE wrestler Tajiri and was due to debut for Smash in May 2012 but the promotion closed down in March due to financial issues.

Masaya Takahashi went on to win 12 consecutive singles matches whilst seemingly being possessed by an alien.

Masaya Takahashi remained with WNC until its closure on June 26,2014.

Masaya Takahashi left the promotion in August 2017 to sign full time with Big Japan Pro Wrestling.

Masaya Takahashi debuted for Big Japan Pro Wrestling on February 4,2013, teaming with Kazuki Hashimoto in a losing effort against Shadow WX and Takashi Sasaki.

Masaya Takahashi was unable to win any of his matches but it was no doubt influential in the Japan Indie Awards awarding him the Newcomer Award for 2013.

Masaya Takahashi continued wrestling deathmatches for experience in 2014 and 2015.

Masaya Takahashi entered the 2015 Ikkitousen Deathmatch Survivor tournament and finished last in the A Block but managed to score a win over veteran Kankuro Hoshino.

In February 2017, Masaya Takahashi was announced to participate in the 2017 Ikkitousen Deathmatch Survivor as part of the B Block.

Masaya Takahashi won four out of his five block matches, advancing to the semifinals.

On June 10, after making his first successful title defence against Takumi Tsukamoto, Masaya Takahashi nominated his tag team partner Takayuki Ueki as his next title challenger at Ryogokutan 2017.

In January 2019, Masaya Takahashi defended the BJW Deathmatch Heavyweight Championship on three occasions, defeating Takumi Tsukamoto on January 2, Ryuji Ito on January 14, and Isami Kodaka on January 27.

Masaya Takahashi had a quiet 2020, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on sporting events.