Kyosuke Mikami

Kyosuke Mikami

41 · Born: Dec 29, 1983

Personal Details

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BornDec 29, 1983 Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan

Biography

Kyosuke Mikami, a Japanese professional wrestler with a storied career, is currently making waves under the captivating ring name El Desperado, a moniker he adopted subsequent to his transition from his earlier persona, Namajague.

Mikami's illustrious wrestling career commenced with a rigorous training regimen at the esteemed New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) dojo, where he devoted himself to perfecting his craft, accumulating a wealth of in-ring expertise, and refining his technique under the watchful eye of experienced coaches.

As he navigated the early stages of his professional wrestling odyssey, Mikami initially found himself plying his trade as a low-tier rookie for NJPW, incrementally building a reputation that would eventually precede him, as he consistently demonstrated his growth and development in the competitive world of professional wrestling.

Mikami, a professional wrestler of great renown, embarked upon an extended sojourn in the vibrant nation of Mexico, where he had the privilege of training with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, a esteemed organization that serves as the Mexican affiliate of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).

As the enigmatic masked character known as Namajague, Mikami had the distinction of collaborating with the accomplished Okumura to achieve a significant milestone in March 2013, namely the conquest of the CMLL Arena Coliseo Tag Team Championship.

Mikami's professional wrestling career took an unexpected turn after he suffered a defeat in a match, which led to the loss of his signature mask. Initially, he decided to work without his mask, adopting a new persona. Nonetheless, this brief period without his mask was short-lived, as he made a triumphant return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in January 2014.

Upon his return, Mikami underwent a significant transformation, rebranding himself as El Desperado. This new persona was accompanied by a fresh mask, which he wore with pride, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his professional wrestling career.

Career

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