Talk:Yoshihiro Tajiri

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Contents 1 Origin 2 Langauge 3 Question 4 When TAIJIRI procured the paper belts...

[edit] Origin

I forgot who the person was, but I recall this guy I knew who wrestled independent circuits for some 15 years saying that Tajiri was in fact Mexican. He used to say "I've wrestled the guy and talked to him - he speaks perfect english, but he just doesnt look mexican at all." I've always wondered if this was true, but unless I get into the wrestling business and get to know Tajiri, it's a long shot. How credible does that sound? Because I'm not just typing this for shock value.

[edit] Langauge

Is it true Yoshihiro Tajiri dosent speak a word of english? --Asososocrates 01:39, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

He may not be fluent, but I'd be surprised if he could speak no English. It's a required topic of study in Japanese schools. Besides, the man worked regularly in America for years, under conditions where a translator was probably not available—immersion is said to be the best way to learn a language, so it seems unlikely that he didn't pick up at least some useful phrases. They probably just say that to emphasize his foreignness. — Gwalla | Talk 07:36, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

Try clicking here and scroll down to "Tajiri has had enough of Coach" Romis 22:35, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Question

Did he not fight with another Japense wrestler called Funaki (sp?) in the late 90's? They were a tag team, fighting mostly on Heat. Also at one stage when asked a question wasn't he dubbed to say 'indeed' in a very low voice? Thanks, Wixy.

Ah no I think you've got TAKA Michinoku in mind, he teamed with Funaki as Kaientai and did the voice over gimmick MPJ-DK 10:37, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

You're right. Thanks for that.

[edit] When TAIJIRI procured the paper belts...

... anyone reminded of his WWE days with Eddie/Eddy Guerrero and the adoptation of the "Lie, Cheat, Steal" mantra? Pakopako (talk) 21:55, 4 December 2007 (UTC)