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Great Kojika was born on 28 April, 1942 in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler (born 1942). Discover Great Kojika's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 28 April 1942
Birthday 28 April
Birthplace Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Great Kojika Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Great Kojika height is 6ft 0in and Weight 251 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6ft 0in
Weight 251 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Great Kojika Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Great Kojika worth at the age of 81 years old? Great Kojika’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Japan. We have estimated Great Kojika's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income professional

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Shinya Koshika (小鹿 信也), known by his ring name Great Kojika (グレート小鹿), is a Japanese professional wrestler.

He co-founded the promotion Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW).

1963

Kojika is the oldest active Japanese wrestler as well as the one with the longest career, having debuted in 1963.

He is also the oldest active wrestler in the world.

Kojika made his debut on October 13, 1963, for Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance (JWA) against Kakutaro Koma (future NWA World Middleweight Champion Mashio Koma).

1967

In 1967, he left Japan to wrestle in North America.

In 1967, Kojika made his debut in North America for NWA Mid-America in Tennessee.

He teamed with Motoshi Okuma and they also worked for Georgia Championship Wrestling.

1968

They disbanded in 1968 and Kojika went to Florida, Detroit and St. Louis.

1969

In 1969, Kojika went to Los Angeles and won the NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship by defeating Pepper Martin on November 19.

A month later he dropped the title back to Martin.

1970

On August 26, 1970, he defeated Les Roberts for the TV title and held it until losing to The Great Goliath on September 16.

After the loss, Kojika went back to Japan.

1973

After a few years in the United States, Kojika returned to Japan and stayed with Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance until the company folded on April 14, 1973.

In 1973, Kojika returned to the United States to wrestle in Texas as Kung Fu Lee.

He would feud with Dory Funk Jr.., Terry Funk, Ricky Romero and Akio Sato.

1974

He left Texas in 1974.

1976

From 1976 to 1981, he and Okuma won the All Asia Tag Team Championship three times.

1980

In 1980, he went to Hawaii to work for NWA Polynesian.

After the folding of JWA, Kojika went to Giant Baba's All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) where he reunited with Motoshi Okuma.

1986

They were together until 1986 when Kojika retired from wrestling.

1995

Kojika returned to wrestling in 1995, co-founding Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) with Kazuo Sakurada where it was a style based on deathmatches and King's Road style.

1996

He started wrestling again in 1996.

2002

He retired for the second time in 2002.

He continued co-promoting Big Japan.

2006

In 2006, Kojika return to wrestling for the second time.

He still wrestles for Big Japan and numerous Japanese promotions at 80 years old.

2019

Kojika returned to All Japan Pro Wrestling in 2019 after having last worked for them in 1986.