Mohammed Yone

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Report Last Updated - 12/07 (Winter)
Real Name - Satoshi Yoneyama
Birthdate - 2/23/74
6'1" 221 lbs. - Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Aliases - Satoshi Yoneyama, Great Sasuke Dina, Pepsi Boy

Athletic background - n/a

Teachers - Yoshiaki Fujiwara

Professional background - PWFG(`95), BattlARTS(`95-`01), All Japan(`01), NOAH(`01-)

Groups - Nisemono Gundan

Career Highlights - n/a

Finisher(s) -
- Kinniku (Muscle) Buster
- Flying Rolling Thunder
- High Kick

Favorites -
- Second Turnbuckle Legdrop
- Rolling Thunder (Spin Wheel Kick)
- Jumping Knee Attack
- Bodyslam-Fast Legdrop Combo
- Taunting Neck Twist
- Jumping Yakuza Kick

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 3
aerial - 3
power - 6
strikes - 9

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 8
bumping - 8
heat - 7
carrying - 8
push - 7
potential - 6

Serious Injuries - Knee, Shoulder

Outlook - Satoshi Yoneyama was a passable, but dull undercarder in Fujiwara-gumi and even in BattlARTS' early years, but within a decade he has become one of the most underrated talents, which has given him a cult-like following. His makeover started when he adopted the name "Mohammed Yone," tweeked his style and grew one of the best permed afros in pro-wrestling. In BattlARTS, he was never really in the same league as the top workers, however he showed great potential. But when the company began struggling, he seemed like a possible indy casuality. Surprisingly, NOAH picked him up and Mohammed Yone was back to the bottom of the ladder, but in the biggest company in Japan. Injuries and inconsistant booking prevented him from going far early on, however Yone took his character to another level, refined his style and became one of NOAH's mst consistant performers. The constant work with NOAH's top notch talent has affected his game for the best and "Mr. Afro" is now one of NOAH's premier talents.

Argentina Backbreaker; High Kick2, Snap Suplex2, Back Suplex2, Triangle Hold2, Flying Rolling Thunder, Lariat 4 Yakuza Kick2, Leg Kick3, Bodyslam4, Dropkick, High Speed Legdrop3, Jumping Corner Knee2, Flying Legdrop, Buzzsaw Kicks, Taunting Neck Twist3,