Report Last Updated - 5/03 (Spring)
Real Name - Ryuji Hijikata
Birthdate - 5/17/78
5'8" 210 lbs. - Saitama, Japan

Aliases - n/a

Athletic background - Judo

Teachers - n/a

Professional background - BattlARTS, All Japan(`01-)

Groups - n/a

Career Highlights - n/a

Finisher(s) -
- Fisherman Buster

Favorites -
- Flying Elbowdrop
- Back Throw
- Bodyslam
- Kick
- Slap

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 5
science - 5
aerial - 2
power - 8
strikes - 7

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 5
selling - 6
bumping - 5
heat - 4
carrying - 5
push - 3
potential - 7

Outlook - It seems none of the BattlARTS workers were picked up and used right. Whether they became jobbers in Pride or bland midcarders in big companies, none get the respect. Ryuji Hijikata was one of the powerhouse/hardhitter types, who limited his groundwoek and you'd think would click best in the pro-wrestling world. In All Japan, he mainly takes falls for everyone he's working against. In his mid-20s and showing great potential, Hijikata may very well one to watch for the last half of the decade. He possesses many of the traits to become a strong shooter-type worker and I suspect if he's given the room and platform he could deliver the goods.