Takao Yoshida
Acting
Born October 26, 1973 · Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Takao Yoshida, better known by his ring name TAKA Michinoku, is a Japanese professional wrestler, trainer, former mixed martial artist, and the founder of Just Tap Out (JTO). Trained by The Great Sasuke, he debuted in 1992 and became one of the most influential junior heavyweights of his generation, finding international fame during his time in the WWF (now WWE), where he became the inaugural WWF Light Heavyweight Champion. He has also enjoyed championship success across Japan, Mexico, Europe, and North America, including lengthy reigns as the FMW Independent World Junior Heavyweight Champion…
Known For · 40 titles
Raw
New Japan Pro Wrestling
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
ECW Hardcore TV
WWE Heat
ECW on TNN
WWE Metal
NJPW New Japan Cup
FMW Kawasaki Stadium 7th Anniversary
WWE King of the Ring 1998
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 15 (Final)
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2023 - Day 2
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 14
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 26 - Day 8
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 8
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 12
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 6
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 7
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 9
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 13
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 11
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 10
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 7
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 8
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 3
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 4
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 2
NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 - Day 1
NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 - Day 5
WWE SummerSlam 1998
WWE WrestleMania 2000
WWE WrestleMania XIV
WWE D-Generation X: In Your House
WWE Survivor Series 1999
WWE Royal Rumble 2001
WWE Over the Edge: In Your House
WWE: Attitude Era: Vol. 2
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
WWE: The Best Of In Your House
WWE Judgment Day: In Your House