Before glory
He made his wrestling debut in 1990.
About Shoichi Funaki
Professional wrestler in the WWE who was a one-time Cruiserweight Champion and Hardcore Champion. He became a color commentator in 2016 and delivers the Japanese commentary for WWE events.
Family Life
He was born in Tokyo, Japan and later moved to San Antonio, Texas. He speaks six different languages.
Friends and colleagues
He was formally trained by professional Japanese wrestler Yoshiaki Fujiwara.
Fast facts
In 2012, he opened a training facility in San Antonio, Texas.