About Tsuneharu Sugiyama
Lived 1940 – 2002 (aged 62). Tsuneharu Sugiyama was a Japanese professional wrestler and amateur wrestler.
was a Japanese amateur and professional wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman heavyweight at the 1964 Summer Olympics. After his competitive career, he worked in International Wrestling Enterprise, All Japan Pro Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling under the ring name of Thunder Sugiyama, later becoming an actor and tarento until his death.
Professional wrestling career
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Who was Tsuneharu Sugiyama?
Japanese professional wrestler
When was Tsuneharu Sugiyama born?
Tsuneharu Sugiyama was born on 23 July 1940 in Itoigawa.
When did Tsuneharu Sugiyama die?
Tsuneharu Sugiyama died on 22 November 2002 in Nagoya.
What was Tsuneharu Sugiyama's occupation?
Tsuneharu Sugiyama was a professional wrestler and amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Tsuneharu Sugiyama?
Tsuneharu Sugiyama was Japanese.
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