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Manabu Nakanishi

Bio: Manabu Nakanishi is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler, who was primarily associated with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is a one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one-time G1 Climax winner and three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion
Born: Sun, Jan 22 1967
Birthplace: Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
Manabu Nakanishi is 57 years old
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Poster of NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 7
NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 7
Manabu Nakanishi was
53 in NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 7
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Feb 06 2020
Poster of NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 6
NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 6
Manabu Nakanishi was
53 in NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 6
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Feb 05 2020
Poster of NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 5
NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 5
Manabu Nakanishi was
53 in NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 5
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Tue, Feb 04 2020
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 2
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 2
Manabu Nakanishi was
53 in NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 2
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Feb 02 2020
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 1
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 1
Manabu Nakanishi was
53 in NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2020 - Night 1
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Feb 01 2020
Poster of NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018
Manabu Nakanishi was
51 in NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Sep 24 2018
Poster of My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
Manabu Nakanishi was
51 in My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2018 - Night 1
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2018 - Night 1
Manabu Nakanishi was
51 in NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2018 - Night 1
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Jan 27 2018
Poster of NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
Manabu Nakanishi was
50 in NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
Manabu Nakanishi was
50 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Poster of NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
Manabu Nakanishi was
50 in NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Jun 11 2017
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017
Manabu Nakanishi was
50 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, May 03 2017
Poster of NJPW 45th Anniversary Show
NJPW 45th Anniversary Show
Manabu Nakanishi was
50 in NJPW 45th Anniversary Show
Mon, Mar 06 2017
Poster of NJPW New Year Dash !! 2017
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2017
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW New Year Dash !! 2017
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Jan 05 2017
Poster of NJPW Power Struggle 2016
NJPW Power Struggle 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW Power Struggle 2016
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Nov 05 2016
Poster of NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Oct 10 2016
Poster of NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2016
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2016
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Sep 25 2016
Poster of NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2016
NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2016
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Sep 22 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 19 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 19 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 14 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 18
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 18
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Aug 13 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 17
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 17
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 17
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Aug 12 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 16
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 16
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 16
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Aug 10 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 15
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 15
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 15
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Aug 08 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 14
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 14
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 14
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 07 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 13
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 13
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 13
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Aug 06 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 12
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 12
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 12
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Aug 04 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 11
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 11
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 11
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 10
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 10
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 10
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Aug 01 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 9
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 9
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 9
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Jul 31 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 8
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 8
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 8
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Jul 30 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 7
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 7
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 7
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Jul 28 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 6
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 6
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 6
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Jul 27 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 5
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 5
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 5
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Jul 25 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 4
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 4
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 4
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Jul 24 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 3
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 3
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 3
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Jul 23 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 2
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 2
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Jul 22 2016
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 1
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 1
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 1
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Jul 18 2016
Poster of NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (FINAL)
NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (FINAL)
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (FINAL)
Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 7)
NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 7)
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 7)
Sun, May 29 2016
Poster of NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 6)
NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 6)
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 6)
Fri, May 27 2016
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Feb 14 2016
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
49 in NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 11 2016
Poster of NJPW New Year Dash !! 2016
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2016
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW New Year Dash !! 2016
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Tue, Jan 05 2016
Poster of NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Tag League Finals 2015
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Dec 09 2015
Poster of NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Poster of NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of NJPW Destruction In Okayama
NJPW Destruction In Okayama
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Destruction In Okayama
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Sep 23 2015
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 16 2015
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 18
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Aug 15 2015
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 17
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Aug 14 2015
Poster of NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Jul 05 2015
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015
as 'Himself'.
Sun, May 03 2015
Poster of NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW Invasion Attack 2015
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 05 2015
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Feb 14 2015
Poster of NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
Manabu Nakanishi was
48 in NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Wed, Feb 11 2015
Poster of NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
Manabu Nakanishi was
47 in NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6
Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
Manabu Nakanishi was
47 in NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11
as ', Himself'.
Sun, Dec 07 2014
Poster of NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
Manabu Nakanishi was
47 in NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Sep 21 2014
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
47 in NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 10 2014
Poster of NJPW Power Struggle 2013
NJPW Power Struggle 2013
Manabu Nakanishi was
46 in NJPW Power Struggle 2013
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sat, Nov 09 2013
Poster of NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
Manabu Nakanishi was
46 in NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Oct 14 2013
Poster of NJPW Destruction 2013
NJPW Destruction 2013
Manabu Nakanishi was
46 in NJPW Destruction 2013
Mon, Sep 30 2013
Poster of Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
Manabu Nakanishi was
46 in Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 18 2013
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
Manabu Nakanishi was
45 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Jan 04 2013
Poster of NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2012
NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2012
Manabu Nakanishi was
45 in NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling 2012
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 08 2012
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 5
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 5
Manabu Nakanishi was
43 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 5
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
43 in NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 15 2010
Poster of NJPW Dominion 6.19
NJPW Dominion 6.19
Manabu Nakanishi was
43 in NJPW Dominion 6.19
Sat, Jun 19 2010
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
Manabu Nakanishi was
42 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Mon, Jan 04 2010
Poster of NJPW Destruction 2009
NJPW Destruction 2009
Manabu Nakanishi was
42 in NJPW Destruction 2009
Sun, Nov 08 2009
Poster of NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Manabu Nakanishi was
42 in NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
Mon, Oct 12 2009
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
42 in NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 16 2009
Poster of NJPW Resolution 2009
NJPW Resolution 2009
Manabu Nakanishi was
42 in NJPW Resolution 2009
Sun, Apr 05 2009
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
Manabu Nakanishi was
41 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 18: Day 7 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 18: Day 7 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
41 in NJPW G1 Climax 18: Day 7 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 17 2008
Poster of TNA Wrestling: Global Impact! Japan
TNA Wrestling: Global Impact! Japan
Manabu Nakanishi was
41 in TNA Wrestling: Global Impact! Japan
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Tue, Jun 24 2008
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
Manabu Nakanishi was
40 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Fri, Jan 04 2008
Poster of Tokyo Serendipity
Tokyo Serendipity
Manabu Nakanishi was
40 in Tokyo Serendipity
as 'Satan Gokokuji'.
Sat, Aug 18 2007
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
Manabu Nakanishi was
40 in NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Sun, Aug 12 2007
Poster of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
Manabu Nakanishi was
39 in NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1
as 'Manabu Nakanishi'.
Thu, Jan 04 2007
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
Manabu Nakanishi was
38 in NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2
Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
Manabu Nakanishi was
38 in NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of NJPW Nexess
NJPW Nexess
Manabu Nakanishi was
37 in NJPW Nexess
Mon, May 03 2004
Poster of NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
Manabu Nakanishi was
36 in NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
Manabu Nakanishi was
36 in NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals
NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals
Manabu Nakanishi was
36 in NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals
Mon, Jul 14 2003
Poster of NJPW The Spiral
NJPW The Spiral
Manabu Nakanishi was
35 in NJPW The Spiral
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Manabu Nakanishi was
34 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001
Sat, May 05 2001
Poster of NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
Manabu Nakanishi was
34 in NJPW Hyper Battle 2001 - Day 15
Tue, Mar 20 2001
Poster of NJPW Final Dome
NJPW Final Dome
Manabu Nakanishi was
32 in NJPW Final Dome
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of WCW World War 3 1995
WCW World War 3 1995
Manabu Nakanishi was
28 in WCW World War 3 1995
as 'Kurasawa'.
Sun, Nov 26 1995
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
Manabu Nakanishi was
28 in WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
as 'Kurasawa'.
Sun, Oct 29 1995
Poster of WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
Manabu Nakanishi was
28 in WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
as 'Kurasawa'.
Sun, Aug 06 1995
Poster of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Manabu Nakanishi was
28 in NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Manabu Nakanishi was
26 in NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Tue, Mar 23 1993

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of New Japan Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Manabu Nakanishi was
5+ in New Japan Pro Wrestling
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1972