Scouted by the legendary Jinsei Shinzaki, a cornerstone of Michinoku Pro, GAINA was trained at the Michinoku Pro Dojo and has learned how to seamlessly adapt to the promotion's style while still bringing his own unique flavor to the promotion. At 308 pounds, GAINA can keep up with smaller opponents while also using his size and strength to overcome his opponents with moves such as his "Final Shisa DX" elevated falling powerbomb.
But GAINA is more than a powerhouse. He's also a talented performer who has participated in many editions of “Space War”, Michinoku Pro’s annual year-end special match filled with action, drama, comedy, and cosplay.
Legend The Great Sasuke is the star and hero of "Space War", constantly in danger. And on more than one occasion, he has been the recipient of a GAINA powerbomb onto a ladder or other object, making GAINA one of the main "Space War" antagonists.
GAINA's time in Michinoku Pro has been filled with historical success. He won the Tohoku Junior Heavyweight Championship in 2006 by defeating The Great Sasuke, and GAINA has held the Tohoku Tag Team Championship a record five times. And beyond Michinoku Pro, he has simultaneously left his mark on other Japanese promotions. In 2022, GAINA & Taro Nohashi unified the Tohoku Tag Team Championship and UWA World Tag Team Championship, which had not been done since 2016. At the same time, they also held the Kyushu Pro Tag Team Championship, making them the Tohoku, UWA World, Kyushu Pro Wrestling Triple Crown Tag Champions, the first in pro-wrestling history. GAINA was also making history as a singles wrestler that same year, becoming a 5-Crown Champion.
As GAINA's career continues, his power, agility, and ability to perform will continue to make an impact in Michinoku Pro, whether GAINA decides to continue focusing on the tag team scene or chooses to seek another singles championship run.
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