About Strong Kobayashi
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 81). Strong Kobayashi was a Japanese professional wrestler and actor.
Shozo "Strong" Kobayashi (, 25 December 1940 – 31 December 2021), also known by the stage name Strong Kongô, was a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. He is known for his appearances with International Wrestling Enterprise and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, as well as his appearances on television series including Choudenshi Bioman and Takeshi's Castle. In August 1981, Kobayashi returned to NJPW, facing opponents such as Abdullah the Butcher, Bad News Allen, Billy Crusher, Hulk Hogan, and Stan Hansen.
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Who was Strong Kobayashi?
Japanese professional wrestler (1940-2021)
When was Strong Kobayashi born?
Strong Kobayashi was born on 25 December 1940 in Ōme.
When did Strong Kobayashi die?
Strong Kobayashi died on 31 December 2021 in Ōme.
What was Strong Kobayashi's occupation?
Strong Kobayashi was a professional wrestler and actor.
What nationality was Strong Kobayashi?
Strong Kobayashi was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Strong Kobayashi. https://biography.guide/strong-kobayashi/
MLA: "Strong Kobayashi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/strong-kobayashi/.
Chicago: "Strong Kobayashi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/strong-kobayashi/.
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