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Takeshi Morishima

Takeshi Morishima, Japanese wrestler

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Born
October 15, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth year
1978

About Takeshi Morishima

Takeshi Morishima is a Japanese former professional wrestler. Morishima is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is a former three-time GHC Heavyweight Champion. Morishima debuted for All Japan in 1998, but left in 2000 to join the newly formed Pro Wrestling Noah (founded by Misawa), where he became a mainstay. On June 14, 2008, Morishima made his very first defense of the GHC Heavyweight Title against Takashi Sugiura. On February 8, Morishima lost the GHC Heavyweight Championship to New Japan Pro-Wrestling representative Yuji Nagata in his first title defense.

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Takeshi Morishima timeline

  1. Morishima debuted for All Japan in 1998, but left in 2000 to join the newly formed Pro Wrestling Noah (founded by Misawa), where he became a mainstay.
  2. On June 14, 2008, Morishima made his very first defense of the GHC Heavyweight Title against Takashi Sugiura.

The world when Takeshi Morishima was born

Takeshi Morishima was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Takeshi Morishima's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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