Yoshiaki Yatsu
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 19, 1956, Oura, Gunma, Japan
- Movies
- 7
Yoshiaki Yatsu is a semi-retired Japanese professional wrestler, former amateur wrestler, and former mixed martial artist. He is known for his career in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he was part of the first-ever World Tag Team Champions alongside Jumbo Tsuruta. He also gained recognition as a champion in various categories, including the NWA International Tag Team Championship and the PWF Tag Team Championship.
Before entering professional wrestling, Yatsu competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in freestyle wrestling, though he did not medal. He later tried to qualify for the 1988 Olympics but was disqualified by the International Olympic Committee due to his professional wrestling career.
In 2000, at the age of 44, Yatsu briefly ventured into mixed martial arts, competing in Pride Fighting Championships, where he was defeated in both matches he participated in.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2022 | DDT Mega Max Bump 2022 in Yokohama | Yoshiaki Yatsu |
| 2001 | Pride 16: Beasts From The East | Self |
| 2000 | PRIDE 11 | Self |
| 1994 | NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8 | |
| 1991 | SWS WrestleFest | Yoshiaki Yatsu |
| 1989 | CSW International Bash | Yoshiaki Yatsu |
| 1983 | WCCW Star Wars (June 1983) | Tola Yatsu |
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