New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1997–2008) Katshushi Takemura started his professional wrestling career by training in the NJPW dojo in 1997 as a "young lion". He made his debut in the Catch Of Lancashire III, losing in the first round to
Alexander Otsuka. During his long tenure with company, he was unsuccessful in winning any championships with the company, he would be positioned on the lower mid-card.
All Japan Pro Wrestling (2004–2009) Katshushi's last match was with AJPW when he, Gurentai and
Minoru Suzuki lost to
Seiya Sanada,
Shuji Kondo and
Suwama. After this match, he would announce his retirement from professional wrestling. ==Championship and accomplishments==