Real Name: Takao Yoshida
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 185 pounds
From: Iwate, Japan
Finishing Move: The Michinoku Driver
Career Highlights: Light Heavyweight Champion (current)
When Taka Michinoku first entered the World Wrestling Federation in 1997, he was a virtual unknown to the fans. However, this youngster had a "never-say-die" attitude, and quickly became a wildly popular superstar among the American audience with his aerial acrobatics. The crowning moment of his career came at the "D-Generation X" Pay-Per-View, when he defeated "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher in the finals of a tournament to become the first-ever Light Heavyweight Champion. However, after months of success in his newfound land, Taka found a threat to his gold from his former friends from Japan! This group, known as Kaientai, vows to be relentless in their attacks on Michinoku!