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# z/ s7 S+ y) R3 BKaientai: Classic photos
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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./ V% l; v* J3 s5 W. s- _ y( E
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Managed by Yamaguchi-San, the original Kaientai consisted of Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Funaki.9 C+ ~9 F3 u8 t3 {) Q% Y; F( [
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& W+ Q$ K0 n X. M6 PBefore 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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2 K! |/ L4 y6 i1 R: f, h" {Funaki later became Kung Fu Naki, showing off his martial arts prowess.
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Kaientai: Current photos
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1 a) d: @1 o9 g! ^/ lTaka Michinoku still competes on a regular basis in Japan for any company that will have him.' l# B+ N" U+ Z2 o" N
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He also owns and operates his own school and wrestling company, Kaientai Dojo.- ~2 O% o" S e' {' a. C, G
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: g% k ]4 s; b5 p r: r; g. h% z- Y2 hFunaki now resides in San Antonio, where he runs the Funaki Dojo wrestling school.
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