Shuji Kondo

Acting

Born January 21, 1978 · Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Shuji Kondo (近藤修司, Kondō Shūji) is a Japanese professional wrestler. Prior to becoming a pro wrestler, he played rugby. After starting his career in Toryumon, Kondo eventually joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he became one of the promotion's top junior heavyweights, winning the World Junior Heavyweight Championship three times and the All Asia Tag Team Championship once. Upon leaving AJPW in 2013, Kondo joined Wrestle-1, where he became half of the inaugural Wrestle-1 Tag Team Champions. Kondo also worked as the vice president, booker and trainer for Wrestle-1 until it's closure in 2020.[1][2] He now works as a freelancer in promotions like Pro Wrestling Basara and Dragon Gate.