Tatsutoshi Goto

Tatsutoshi Goto
Born	(1956-05-25)May 25, 1956 Tokoname,Aichi,Japan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Mr. T Tatsutoshi Goto T2000 Machine T2000 Machine #1
Billed height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Billed weight	95 kg (209 lb)
Debut	December 2, 1982
Retired	2011

Tatsutoshi Goto(Hậu đằng đạt tuấn,Gotō Tatsutoshi,born May 25, 1956)is a Japaneseprofessional wrestler.He competed primarily inWARandNew Japan Pro-Wrestling(NJPW), and briefly used the name "T2000 Machine". He also briefly competed inWorld Championship Wrestling(WCW) as part of thenWo Japan.

Professional wrestling career

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1982–2006)

Goto was an avid weightlifter during his university days, and achieved good results in competitions. After graduation, he studied karate, and in August 1982 joinedNew Japan Pro-Wrestling’s dojo. He debuted againstKazuo Yamazakiin December of that year, and performed young lion duties until 1986, when he first participated in theYoung Lion Cup,making it to the finals, where he lost toKeiichi Yamada.After the cup, he carried out an overseas learning excursion to the USA. After returning, he became a prominent "heel" in New Japan. He participated in the firstBest of the Super Juniorstournament where he finished in 10th place with 9 points.In 1990, he became a member the "Blond Outlaws" withHiro SaitoandNorio Honaga,where he largely remained in the midcard only getting one title shot when he andSuper Strong MachinechallengedKensuke SasakiandHiroshi Hasefor theIWGP Tag Team Championshipon December 11, 1990 in a losing effort.On June 12, 1990, he was given the nickname "Mr. BD" after giving a backdrop toHiroshi Hasewhich nearly killed him. After the Blonde Outlaws broke up, Goto later joinedShiro Koshinaka's,Heisei Ishingunin 1993 where he would form a longtime tag team withMichiyoshi Ohara,known as the Mad Dogs.

While in Ishigun, Goto would win his first championship when he teamed with Koshinaka and Ohara to defeatHiromichi Fuyuki,GedoandJadoon January 8, 1995, to win theWAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.After over 3 months as champions, Ishigun lost the titles on April 30, 1995 toGenichiro Tenryu,Animal Hamaguchi,and Koki Kitahara.Later in the year, Goto took part in the1995 Super Grade Tag Leagueteaming with Koshinaka where they finished 4th place with 6 points.For the next 2 years, Goto continued to represent Ishingun in feuds withNew Japan Pro-Wrestlingand also briefly teamed with nWo Japan for several tours in 1997.

After the collapse of Heisei Ishingun in 1999, Goto continued to team with Ohara and on June 27, 1999, they won theIWGP Tag Team ChampionshipfromKensuke Sasakiand former leader of Heisei IshingunShiro Koshinaka.After holding the titles for 2 months, the Mad Dogs lost the titles toYuji NagataandManabu Nakanishion August 28, 1999 at Jingu Climax. In 2000 he became aMasahiro Chonoloyalist, joining "Team 2000". After joining Team 2000, Goto would briefly continue to team with Ohara but the team quietly broke up towards the end of 2000. Afterwards, Goto would use several masked gimmicks. He first became "Mr. T" at the Do Judge!! event teaming with Chono to defeat Shiro Koshinaka andMasanobu Fuchi.After Do Judge!!, Goto then became "T2000" Machine and feuded withSuper Strong Machine.

In 2001, he reunited with old Blonde Outlaws partnerHiro Saito,but the team was never pushed and remained in the midcard. The Blonde Outlaws’ only highlight was winning the 2003 Teisen Hall Six Man Tag Team Tournament withShinsuke Nakamura.In 2003, Goto reunited withMichiyoshi Oharain a new stable known as "The Crazy Dogs" withHiro SaitoandEnson Inoue.From 2003 to 2004, The Crazy Dogs were in a feud with theMakai Club,which ended after Ohara and Inoue left New Japan.

Freelance (2006–2011)

In January, 2006, Goto left New Japan to become a freelancer, although would make New Japan appearances after leaving. After becoming a freelancer, Goto worked in a variety of promotions including DRADITION,Pro Wrestling Zero1,Kensuke Office,Tenryu Project,DDT,&Hustle.On June 9, 2010, Goto won his first championship in 10 years when he teamed withYoshihiro TakayamaandDaisuke Sekimototo win theTenryu Project Six-Man Tag Team Championships.

Championships and accomplishments

• New Japan Pro-Wrestling

• IWGP Tag Team Championship(1 time) - withMichiyoshi Ohara
• Teisen Hall Cup Six Man Tag Team Tournament (2003) – withHiro SaitoandShinsuke Nakamura

• Tenryu Project

• Tenryu Project Six-Man Tag Team Championship(1 time) - withDaisuke SekimotoandYoshihiro Takayama

• Wrestle Association "R"

• WAR Six Man Tag Team Championship(1 time)- withShiro Koshinaka& Michiyoshi Ohara