Kazushige Nosawa (December 17, 1976) better known by his ring names NOSAWA and NOSAWA Rongai, is a Japanese freelance professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling and various independent promotions.
Personal life
NOSAWA is widely known for being a Juggalo, or a fan of the Insane Clown Posse. Among his many tattoos, he has the Wraith, a Dark Lotus cross, and the Hatchetman, which is the logo of Psychopathic Records.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- High speed roundhouse kick to the head of a seated or kneeling opponent
- Mi Amor de Mi Novia (Arm wrench inside cradle)
- NOSAWA Driver (Sitout scoop slam piledriver)
- Shining wizard
- Signature moves
- DDT
- Dropkick, sometimes to the opponent's knees
- Fujiwara armbar
- Hurricanrana
- Superkick
- Twisting elbow drop
- Nicknames
- "The Japanese Juggalo Sensation"
- Theme music
- "Tilt-a-Whirl" by Insane Clown Posse (Japan)
- "Murder Rap" by Insane Clown Posse (Japan)
- "Dragula" by Rob Zombie (JCW)
Championships and accomplishments
- AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Minoru Suzuki (1) and Taka Michinoku (1)
- DDT Extreme Division Championship (1 time)
- DDT KO-D Openweight Championship (1 time)
- DDT KO-D Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Takashi Sasaki
- UWA World Trios Championship (2 times) – with FUJITA and MAZADA
- UWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with MAZADA
- IWRG Intercontinental Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with MAZADA
- IWRG Intercontinental Trios Championship (1 time) - with MAZADA and TAKEMURA
- Other titles
- Arena Azteca Budokan Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Guerrero State Welterweight Championship (1 time)
Luchas de Apuestas record
See also: Luchas de Apuestas
| Wager | Winner | Loser | Location | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair | Arkangel de la Muerte | NOSAWA | ? | ? | |
| Mask | Tigre Blanco | Super Cacao | Mexico City | October 19, 1999 | |
| Hair | Tony Rivera | Super Cacao | Mexico City | May 18, 2000 | Relevos Suicidas match with Brazo de Oro and Fugaz. |
| Hair | Ricky Marvin | Super Cacao | Mexico City | May 28, 2000 | Relevos Suicidas match with Marvin and Cacao vs. Fugaz and Tony Rivera. |
| Hairs | Mike Segura and Último Vampiro |
NOSAWA and MASADA |
Naucalpan, Mexico State | May 31, 2001 | |
| Hairs | Negro Casas and El Satánico |
NOSAWA and MASADA |
Mexico City | May 16, 2003 |
