Teruo Takahashi | |
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| Born | Teruo Takahashi January 24, 1941 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Mr. Takahashi |
| Occupation(s) | Professional wrestling referee and writer |
Teruo Takahashi (高橋 輝男, Takahashi Teruo, born January 24, 1941, in Yokohama, Kanagawa) is a Japanese professional wrestling referee and writer, as well as an occasional wrestler. He is famous for his career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he was also known by his ring name Mr. Takahashi, and for his post-retirement writing work, where he gained controversy for his autobiographical statements and books detailing the inner side of the business.[1][2]
After a decorated career in judo and powerlifting, Takahashi became a professional wrestler in Toshio Yamaguchi's troupe in 1963. Later, in 1972, he joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling by mediation of his childhood friend Kotetsu Yamamoto.[3] He worked mainly as a referee for the company, certified as such by National Wrestling Alliance, and acted too as a booker, a column writer and a producer for Asahi TV's World Pro Wrestling show.[4] In 1990, Takahashi left his place and most of his functions to Tiger Hattori, and retired from professional wrestling eight years later. He became a physical education teacher and a writer.
