About Shoichi Funaki
Shoichi "Sho" Funaki is a Japanese professional wrestling manager, color commentator and retired professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he works as a Japanese-language play-by-play commentator and an occasional interpreter for Japanese talents in the company. During his time as an in-ring performer, he became a one-time Cruiserweight Champion and a one-time Hardcore Champion. Funaki also wrestled in the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA) where he won the UWA World Middleweight Championship from El Pantera on March 19, 1997, in Japan. At Unforgiven, Funaki once again participated in a hardcore battle royal which was won by the defending champion Steve Blackman. At Survivor Series, Funaki participated in an Immunity Battle Royal which was won by Test.
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