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Taka Michinoku was originally a rival of Kaientai, but joined them in summer 1998.
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Kaientai's interviews were often dubbed over by voice actors straight out of a Japanese monster movie.* K9 ~( w6 Y4 y6 t+ j" E
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, X) T" x! K" a% \Managed by Yamaguchi-San, the original Kaientai consisted of Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Funaki.
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7 a: I2 H/ \$ q- A0 Q+ _$ ?. @6 f# @Before joining Kaientai, Taka Michinoku was the first WWE Light Heavyweight Champion.
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Kaientai's most infamous rivalry, perhaps, was with Val Venis, who had an inappropriate relationship with Mrs. Yamaguchi-San.
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9 M' g$ O! c. ~; K$ _Funaki later became Kung Fu Naki, showing off his martial arts prowess.3 @9 m; O5 o+ B# O9 Q* d
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* K, P' m# E+ ~& fKaientai: Current photos
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Taka Michinoku still competes on a regular basis in Japan for any company that will have him. h- M2 I) y I9 x" n
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2 X" H# \/ v- R' M( ]: x& pHe also owns and operates his own school and wrestling company, Kaientai Dojo.
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) l$ |) ?" v7 G; }, K6 i) j: R8 f9 K9 `Funaki now resides in San Antonio, where he runs the Funaki Dojo wrestling school.. {5 F( O: f$ o6 e$ z3 Q2 X# g
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When he's not at his school, Funaki is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and can be found watching football.
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