13 Facts About Shu Asakawa

Taisuke Asakawa better known by his ring name Shu Asakawa is a Japanese professional wrestler currently performing in the Japanese promotion Active Advance Pro Wrestling where he is a former 2AW Openweight Champion.

Shu Asakawa participated in Pro Wrestling Zero1's 2022 edition of the Fire Festival, placing himself in the Block A where he scored a total of thirteen points after competing against Daisuke Sekimoto, Chris Vice, Takuya Sugawara, Tsugutaka Sato and Junya Matsunaga.

Shu Asakawa made his professional wrestling debut in Kaientai Dojo on September 6,2015, at K-DOJO Club-K Super In TKP, where he picked up a victory over Kyu Mogami in singles competition.

Shu Asakawa is a former 2AW Openweight Champion, title which he won under the 2AW brand at 2AW GRAND SLAM In Korakuen Hall on September 1,2019, in a tournament final after defeating Ayato Yoshida to become the inaugural champion.

Shu Asakawa is a former Strongest-K Champion, title which he won under the Kainetai Dojo brand.

Shu Asakawa took part in various match gimmicks, such as a battle royal from 2AW Beginning Of The New Year on January 2,2022, won by Ayumu Honda and involving various of the time's roster members such as Ayame Sasamura, Hiroshi Yamato, Kengo Mashimo, Tatsuya Hanami, The Andrew King Takuma and many others.

Shu Asakawa participated in various of the promotion's signature events such as the K-Metal League, making his first appearance at the 2016 edition where he scored a total of four points after going against Ayato Yoshida, Takuya Nomura, Kyu Mogami and Rekka.

Shu Asakawa scored his best result at the 2017 edition which he won by defeating Yoshihiro Horaguchi in the first rounds, Shiori Asahi in the second rounds, Taka Michinoku in the semifinals and Kotaro Yoshino in the finals.

Shu Asakawa has shared a long-time tenure with Big Japan Pro Wrestling due to the latter promotion's partnership with Kaientai Dojo.

Shu Asakawa made his debut in the promotion at BJW D-Rize on March 16,2016, where he teamed up with Atsushi Maruyama in a losing effort against Ayato Yoshida and Hideyoshi Kamitani.

Shu Asakawa took part in New Japan Pro Wrestling's developmental branch of Lion's Gate Project, making his debut at the third show from September 1,2016, where he fell short to David Finlay.

Shu Asakawa scored his second appearance at Project 7 on July 4,2017, where he fell short to Yuji Nagata.

Shu Asakawa marked his last appearance for the company at Project 11 on April 10,2018, where he teamed up with Ayato Yoshida to defeat Yuji Nagata and Shota Umino in a tag team match.