Maruyama in December 2014.
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Birth name | Atsushi Maruyama |
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Born |
Osaka, Japan |
June 1, 1976
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) |
Akatora Atsushi Maruyama Eagles Mask Hong Kong Kokusai Fujin Keisatsu Man Teppei Tigers Mask |
Billed height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Billed weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st) |
Trained by |
Super Delfín Kaijin Habu Otoko |
Atsushi Maruyama (丸山 敦? Maruyama Atsushi, born on June 1, 1976 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese professional wrestler, best known for his work with Osaka Pro Wrestling under the ring name Tigers Mask (タイガースマスク? Taigāsu Masuku). The ring name and original wrestling attire were inspired by the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. On February 8, 2014, Tigers Mask announced his resignation from Osaka Pro, effective April 20, after which he will begin working in the Tokyo area under a new persona. On April 22, 2014, Maruyama made his first appearance unmasked, announcing that in the future he would be working under his real name. Maruyama also adopted two new ring names, when he started to work for Pro Wrestling Heat Up as Akatora (アカトラ? Akatora) and Kaientai Dojo as Teppei (TEPPEI?).