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Tsuneharu Sugiyama was born on 23 July, 1940 in Itoigawa, Niigata, Japan, is a Japanese wrestler. Discover Tsuneharu Sugiyama'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 62 years old?

Popular As Tsuneharu Sugiyama
Occupation N/A
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 23 July 1940
Birthday 23 July
Birthplace Itoigawa, Niigata, Japan
Date of death 22 November, 2002
Died Place N/A
Nationality Japan

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Tsuneharu Sugiyama Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Tsuneharu Sugiyama height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 275 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 275 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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Tsuneharu Sugiyama Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tsuneharu Sugiyama worth at the age of 62 years old? Tsuneharu Sugiyama’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from Japan. We have estimated Tsuneharu Sugiyama'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 wrestler

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Tsuneharu Sugiyama (杉山 恒治) was a Japanese amateur and professional wrestler.

1964

He competed in the men's Greco-Roman light 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.

Along with teammate Masa Saito, who had competed in the freestyle tournament in 1964, they joined the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance dojo.

1966

Sugiyama was given the nickname "Thunder", which he used in his debut on 4 March 1966, against Kazuo Honma.

Later in the year, however, he joined Isao Yoshiwara and Hiro Matsuda in forming a new promotion, International Wrestling Enterprise.

Sugiyama was the second man to portray the "Tokyo Joe" character in North America after Mr. Hito and before fellow IWE wrestler Tetsunosuke Daigo, who debuted a few months after him in Tokyo Pro Wrestling.

1972

In 1972 Sugiyama left IWE and went over to help Giant Baba form All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he competed until 1976.

1977

During 1977 he briefly returned to IWE, and in 1978 he moved to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he stayed as heel until 1980 when he retired.

2002

Sugiyama died on 22 November 2002 of a heart attack.