Manabu Nakanishi
- January 8, 2024
- Wrestler
Quick Facts
Manabu Nakanishi Biography
| Name | Manabu Nakanishi |
| Birthday | Jan 22 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place Of Birth | Kyoto |
| Birth Country | Japan |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Diane Chang |
Manabu Nakanishi is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on January 22, 1967 in Kyoto, Japan. Manabu Nakanishi (ZhongXiXue, Nakanishi Manabu) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, and an amateur wrestler who participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona, Spain. He is currently employed by New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he has worked for his entire career. He was a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, G1 Climax winner, and 3-time IWGP Tag Team champion.
In October 1992, Nakanishi made his debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. As is the norm for their trainees, his in-ring style was basic in his early career. He won the Young Lions Cup 1995 and went on an adventure to North America to improve his skills and gain weight.
Nakanishi won bronze in Freestyle wrestling at the Asian Championships in
- Nakanishi has always stayed based in Japan, but has wrestled for various other promotions including World Championship Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1.
When Nakanishi came back to NJPW in September 1996, he appeared more confident and stronger. With his new change in attitude and in-ring style, he found instant success. He formed The Bull Powers with Satoshi Kojima, who returned from Europe. In May 1997, he and Kojima won the IWGP Tag Team Championship. He had arguably the upset win of the decade in the 1999 G1 Climax, submitting then-IWGP Heavyweight Champion and nWo Japan leader Keiji Mutoh, to win the tournament.
Nakanishi participated in two tournaments in September 1990. On September 6, he took part in the World Championship in Tokyo where he placed tenth. He was fourth at the Asian Games in Beijing, China three weeks later. He was eleventh at the second World Championships in Varna, Bulgaria in October 1991. He was third in the Asian Championships in Tehran, Iran in October 1991. He earned a bronze medal.
Manabu Nakanishi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wrestler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Manabu Nakanishi is one of the richest Wrestler from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Manabu Nakanishi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Nakanishi participated in his first tournament in July 1986. It was the World Cup in St. John’s (Newfoundland), Canada. He placed fifth. He was fifth at the Asian Championship held in Bombay in October 1987. He was fourth in the Asian Championships in Oarai (Ibaraki, Japan) in June 1989.
Manabu Nakanishi started his amateur wrestling career as a Freestyle wrestler in 1986 at 220 lbs. division.
In his biggest tournament, Nakanishi participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, where he was placed eleventh.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 120 kg |
Manabu Nakanishi height 6 ft 1 in Manabu weight 120 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Manabu Nakanishi Dating?
According to our records, Manabu Nakanishi married to Diane Chang. As of December 1, 2023, Manabu Nakanishi’s is not dating anyone.
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Nakanishi would say farewell to the Tokyo Dome on January 4, 2020 after losing a pre-show tag team match with longtime partner Yuji Nagata against Tencozy, being pinned by Satoshi Kojima following a Lariat. Nakanishi would announce his retirement 3 days later, scheduling it for a February 22 Korakuen Hall show. Nakanishi had said that ‘As a result of a neck injury [that he had sustained in 2011], I haven’t been able to wrestle to the level I wanted, and rather than drag things out, I wanted to draw a line in the sand.’
Facts & Trivia
Manabu Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Manabu Nakanishi celebrates birthday on January 22 of every year.