11 Facts About Mitsunobu Kikuzawa

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa has made appearances in North America, competing in promotions such as Chikara, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Ring of Honor and Impact Wrestling.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa started his wrestling career in 1994, wrestling under his birth name for Japanese hardcore wrestling promotions including FMW and W*ING, he eventually signed with Osaka Pro Wrestling and Dramatic Dream Team, where he continued to use his real name while competing for DDT.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa moved up the ranks quickly and soon made Osaka Pro his full-time home in 2001.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa modified his character and used the name Ebetaro, but he would end up settling down for a new, original gimmick.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa became Kikutaro, a masked, exaggerated self-parodic alter ego who behaved both goofy and self-important, wearing always colored tracksuits and baseball caps.

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Mitsunobu Kikuzawa kept most of his comedic spots and impersonations as well as his feud with Kuishinbo Kamen, adding now the new Ebessan to the enmity.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa often wrestled in the opening match, but offered himself as an ally to Keiji Mutoh in his feud against Voodoo Murders and other factions.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa has been known to do tributes to many wrestlers throughout his career, either through subtle imitations or by doing full imitations of their gimmick.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa typically includes a tribute to Keiji Mutoh in his matches by performing Mutoh's signature elbow drop and Shining Wizard, as well as using Mutoh's "love" pose.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa has done many tributes to wrestlers in "borrowing" their gimmicks by dressing in similar attire and performing their signature moves.

Mitsunobu Kikuzawa has famously imitated Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Jyushin Thunder Liger, Keiji Mutoh, Triple H, Bret Hart, Cactus Jack, Bill Goldberg, Kurt Angle, Ric Flair and Yuji Nagata.