Yoshi Tatsu

A balanced wrestler who combines an orthodox, strike-heavy style based on wrestling, kickboxing, and freestyle jiu-jitsu with entertainment elements honed in WWE. Leveraging his vast knowledge and experience from promotions worldwide, he plays a key role as the manager-figure for TEAM 2000X in their quest to dominate NOAH. 2002: Joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and debuted in October. He gained attention for his tall stature and crisp fighting style. 2007: Left for an indefinite overseas excursion. 2008: Left NJPW and successfully passed a WWE tryout. 2009: Debuted in ECW, changing his ring name to Yoshi Tatsu. In December, he secured a victory in his RAW debut match. 2014: Departed from WWE. After competing on the U.S. independent circuit, he returned to NJPW in October but was forced into a long-term hiatus due to injury. 2017: Following the expiration of his NJPW contract, he moved his base of operations to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). 2023: Announced his departure from AJPW. 2024: Appeared in NOAH in September as a mysterious masked figure in a skull mask. In October, he formed "TEAM 2000X" with Jack Morris and Daga. In November, he brought OZAWA into the fold. 2025: TEAM 2000X further expanded its influence with the addition of Ohara, Tadasuke, Takashi Sugiura, Masa Kitamiya, and Jun Masaoka. As a member of the unit, he fulfills the role of "Guardian of TEAM 2000X," causing chaos across the NOAH landscape.