Age, Biography and Wiki
Junji Hirata was born on 20 December, 1956 in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, is a Japanese professional wrestler. Discover Junji Hirata'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 67 years old?
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| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
20 December 1956 |
| Birthday |
20 December |
| Birthplace |
Hiratsuka, Kanagawa |
| Nationality |
Kanagawa
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 67 years old group.
Junji Hirata Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Junji Hirata height is 1.83 m and Weight 115 kg.
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1.83 m |
| Weight |
115 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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| Parents |
Not Available |
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| Children |
Strong Machine J |
Junji Hirata Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Junji Hirata worth at the age of 67 years old? Junji Hirata’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Kanagawa. We have estimated Junji Hirata'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Junji Hirata Social Network
Timeline
Junji Hirata (平田 淳嗣) (born December 20, 1956) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a trainer for the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, known primarily by his ring name Super Strong Machine (スーパー・ストロング・マシン).
Hirata applied and was approved to the New Japan dojo on May 13, 1978, and made his debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) on August 26, against Yoshiaki Fujiwara.
In November 1982, he left on an overseas training expedition to Mexico, and later Canada, where in Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling he would create the famous Super Strong Machine persona, as well as use a First Nations gimmick as Sonny Two Rivers (billed as the son of Billy Two Rivers, an actual First Nations chief).
In 1984, Hirata had tried to make his own "Machines" stable with Korean wrestler Yang Seung-hi and veteran Yasu Fuji as Strong Machine #2 and Strong Machine #3 respectively, but this version of the stable did not have the exposure or push of their American counterparts.
Hirata briefly turned face and became "Super" Strong Machine, feuding with his former partners.
When Hirata left for Japan Pro, Fuji retired and Yang went back to South Korea.
In April 1986, he left NJPW with Riki Choshu for rival wrestling promotion, All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW).
In the fall of 1986, the World Wrestling Federation introduced a stable of wrestlers called The Machines -- "The Giant Machine" (André the Giant), "Big Machine" (Blackjack Mulligan), and "Super Machine" (Bill Eadie) -- based on Junji Hirata's popular Super Strong Machine gimmick.
In December 1994, after Masahiro Chono turned on him, he finally unmasked, dropping the Super Strong Machine character and wrestling under his real name.
He revived the Super Strong Machine persona for the first time in six years in October 2000, having a brief feud with T2000 Machine (Tatsutoshi Goto).
In the late 2000s, Hirata was a founding member of the Legend and Seigigun stables.
In 2005, Hirata, as the masked persona of Black Strong Machine, became a regular fixture on NJPW shows reconciled with Chono and part of his Black New Japan stable.
He also had a brief stint in AJPW as Super Love Machine, the leader of the Love Machines, this time taking as partners Arashi as Love Machine Storm and Gran Hamada as Mini Love Machine.
Whatever role he plays, Junji Hirata is a very respected veteran and is well liked by wrestlers, officials, and fans alike.
He wrestled his final match on April 2, 2014, at Wataru Inoue's retirement event.
He now works as a trainer at the NJPW Dojo.
On April 12, 2018, it was announced that he was retiring from active competition.
His retirement ceremony was held on June 19 at Korakuen Hall.
Hirata's son trained in the Dragon Gate Dojo and debuted for the promotion in 2019 under the name Strong Machine J.
He formed the Strong Machine Dantai with Strong Machine F (Don Fujii), Strong Machine G (Gamma), and Strong Machine K (Shuji Kondo).
