Daniel Mishima

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Report Last Updated - 12/05 (Fall)
Real Name - Raimu Mishima, Danny
Birthdate - 3/19/81
5'10" 165 lbs. - Sapporo, Japan

Aliases - Raimu Mishima

Athletic background - n/a

Teachers - Ultimo Dragon, SAITO, Takashi Okamura, Jorge Reyes, Skayde (Ultimo Dragon Gym - 5th Term)

Professional background - T2P(`02), Toryumon(`02-`04), Dragon Gate(`04-)

Groups - Shin M2K

Career Highlights - n/a

Finisher(s) -
- "Henkei" Crossface Hold

Favorites -
- Lou Thesz (Pinning Back Suplex)
- Danny?Yell (Leg/Wristclutch Pinning Back Suplex)
- Chickenwing Suplex
- Jumping Knee
- Running Corner Elbow

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 4
science - 2
aerial - 0
power - 6
strikes - 6

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 5
bumping - 6
heat - 6
carrying - 4
push - 4
potential - 4

Outlook - Raimu Mishima was a Yuji Nagata impersonator in T2P's undercards in 2002, a few years later he's one of Dragon Gate's most popular stars as comedy wrestler Danny Mishima. He never fit in the T2P style and never found a niche a Toryumon as legit worker. In late 2003, he and Takamichi Iwasa transformed into the Florida Brothers and have become staples in the company. The story is they went to Florida for "warrior training" and have returned all Americanized. The schtick works and they keep it fresh and have irregular stints in serious modes. Mishima is better suited for the comedy now, but don't be surprised to see him become serious for longer stretches in the future.