Mitsuharu Misawa's championships and accomplishments
This is a list of championships and accomplishments of Japanese professional wrestler Mitsuharu Misawa (1962–2009). Misawa debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in 1981 and adopted the Tiger Mask persona in 1984. Though initially known for his high-flying style, Misawa gained prominence after unmasking in May 1990, which led to his elevation as one of AJPW's top stars throughout the 1990s. Following a split from AJPW, he founded Pro Wrestling Noah, where he continued his success until his death during an in-ring accident in 2009. Throughout his career, Misawa received widespread acclaim from fans, peers, and wrestling publications both in Japan and internationally.
By promotion
[edit]- All Asia Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kenta Kobashi (1) and Yoshinari Ogawa (1)[1]
- Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship (5 times)[2]
- World Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Toshiaki Kawada (2), Kenta Kobashi (2), Jun Akiyama (1) and Yoshinari Ogawa (1)[3]
- NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[4]
- PWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jumbo Tsuruta[5]
- Champion Carnival (1995, 1998)[6]
- World's Strongest Tag Determination League (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) – with Toshiaki Kawada (1992), Kenta Kobashi (1993–1995)[7]
- GHC Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[8]
- GHC Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Yoshinari Ogawa[9]
- Global Tag League (2009) – with Go Shiozaki[10]
Awards
[edit]- Match of the Year (2007) with Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi and Yoshihiro Takayama on December 2[12]
- Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2009)[12][13]
- Fighting Spirit Award (1985, 1990)[15][16]
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)[17]
- Match of the Year Award (1995) with Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue on June 9[16]
- Match of the Year Award (1997) vs. Kenta Kobashi on October 21[16]
- Match of the Year Award (1998) vs. Kenta Kobashi on October 31[16]
- Match of the Year Award (2003) vs. Kenta Kobashi on March 1[17]
- Match of the Year Award (2007) with Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi and Yoshihiro Takayama on December 2[17]
- Outstanding Performance Award (1997)[16]
- Rookie of the Year (1982)[15]
- Special Grand Prize (1992)[18]
- Tag Team of the Year (1991) with Toshiaki Kawada[16]
- Tag Team of the Year (1993, 1994) with Kenta Kobashi[16]
- Wrestler of the Year (2007)[17]
- Best Flying Wrestler (1985, 1986)[19]
- Best Wrestling Maneuver (1985) Topé con Giro[19]
- Feud of the Year (1990, 1991) vs. Jumbo Tsuruta[19]
- Match of the Year (1985) vs. Kuniaki Kobayashi on June 21[19]
- Match of the Year (1996) with Jun Akiyama vs. Steve Williams and Johnny Ace on June 7[19]
- Match of the Year (1998) vs. Kenta Kobashi on October 31[19]
- Match of the Year (1999) vs. Kenta Kobashi on June 11[19]
- Match of the Year (2003) vs. Kenta Kobashi on March 1[19]
- Most Outstanding Wrestler (1997, 1999)[19]
- Most Underrated Wrestler (1988)[19]
- Tag Team of the Year (1991) with Toshiaki Kawada[19]
- Tag Team of the Year (1995) with Kenta Kobashi[19]
- Tag Team of the Year (1996, 1997) with Jun Akiyama[19]
- Wrestler of the Year (1995, 1997, 1999)[19]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "All Asia Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles.com.
- ^ "Unified Triple Crown Heavyweight Title [AJPW]". Wrestling-Titles.com.
- ^ "World Tag Team Title (All Japan Pro-Wrestling)". Wrestling-Titles.com.
- ^ "NWA International Junior Heavyweight Title". Wrestling-Titles.com.
- ^ "PWF World Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles.com.
- ^ "Champion Carnival history". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013.
- ^ "World's Strongest Tag Determination League History" (in Japanese). All Japan Pro Wrestling. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ^ "GHC Heavyweight Title History". Professional Wrestling Noah. Archived from the original on August 1, 2009. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ^ "GHC Tag Team Championship history". Archived from the original on April 21, 2013.
- ^ "2009 Global Tag League results". Archived from the original on March 11, 2009.
- ^ Oliver, Greg (March 16, 2023). "IPWHF Class of 2023 both 'Great' and 'Gorgeous'". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "45歳三沢が最年長ＭＶＰ＆最高試合の２冠" [45-year old Misawa wins MVP and Best Match]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). December 24, 2007. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "天国の三沢さんがＭＶＰ／バトル大賞" [Misawa of Heaven is MVP/Battle Grand Prix]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). December 25, 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 1997". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ^ a b "東京スポーツ プロレス大賞：選考経過（1980～1989）" [Tokyo Sports Pro Wrestling Awards: Selection process (1980-1989)]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Puroresu Awards: 1990s". Puroresu Dojo.
- ^ a b c d "東京スポーツ プロレス大賞：選考経過（2000～2009）" [Tokyo Sports Pro Wrestling Awards: Selection Process (2000-2009)]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "東京スポーツ プロレス大賞：選考経過（1990～1999）" [Tokyo Sports Pro Wrestling Awards: Selection process (1990-1999)]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Meltzer, Dave (January 26, 2015). "Jan. 26, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2014 awards issue w/ results & Dave's commentary, Conor McGregor, and much more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 2–28. ISSN 1083-9593.
- ^ "WON Hall of Fame". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Kappa Publishing Group. Retrieved August 15, 2019.