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Yuji Nagata

Yuji Nagata

Actor · born 24 April 1968 · Togane, Chiba, Japan

Yuji Nagata is a Japanese professional wrestler, and former mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Considered one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers of all time, he is the fifth longest-reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion with a reign of 392 days, and formerly held the record for most successful title defenses with 10, until Hiroshi Tanahashi broke the record at Wrestle Kingdom VI. He is the only wrestler to have won Japanese professional wrestling's three biggest singles tournaments; New Japan Pro-Wrestling's G1 Climax (in 2001), All Japan Pro Wrestling's Champion Carnival (in 2011) and Pro Wrestling Noah's Global League (in 2013). In addition, he is the only man to have held all four major heavyweight championships in Japanese professional wrestling, the IWGP, World, GHC and Triple Crown heavyweight championships, making him the only "Grand Slam" champion.

Where to start: Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture (2004).

As actor 44

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Yuji Nagata movie?

By viewer score, Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture (2004) at 7.8/10.

What are Yuji Nagata’s most popular movies?

Saint Seiya Heaven Chapter: Overture.

How many movies has Yuji Nagata made?

44 films on TMDB, 44 as actor.

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