Yoshihiro Asai
Known For
Acting
Born
1966-12-12 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Yoshihiro Asai (浅井嘉浩) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, better known as Último Dragón (ウルティモ・ドラゴン, Urutimo Doragon). In addition to having trained in Japan, Asai learned to wrestle in the lucha libre style while working in Mexico. He is credited with popularizing the "Asai Moonsault". On October 11, 1996, Asai won the J-Crown, a unification of eight lower weight division titles from various international promotions. At the time, he already held the NWA World Middleweight Championship; during this reign he also became the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, making him the most decorated wrestler in history. From December 29, 1996, through January 4, 1997, he concurrently held ten titles, a record which still stands. From 2013 until 2019, he competed primarily for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) as a freelancer. In 2019, he joined Dragon Gate as a senior advisor and wrestler.
Most Known For
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Stardom on Stardom World
as Ultimo Dragon
WCW Monday Nitro
Clash of the Champions
as Último Dragón
WCW Thunder
WCW Thunder
as Ultimo Dragon
WCW Thunder
as Último Dragón
WWE WrestleMania XX
as Ultimo Dragon
Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho
as Ultimo Dragon
Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
WCW Uncensored 1997
as Último Dragón
WCW Fall Brawl 1997
as Último Dragón
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997
as Último Dragón
WCW World War 3 1997
as Último Dragón
WCW Spring Stampede 1997
as Último Dragón
WCW Spring Stampede 1998
as Último Dragón
WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Biggest Little Man
as Himself
WCW Slamboree 1998
as Último Dragón
WCW Starrcade 1996
as Último Dragón
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV
as Último Dragón