Koriki Choshu
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Koriki Choshu (長州小力, Chōshū Koriki) (born Kazuteru Kubota (久保田和輝, Kubota Kazuteru), February 5, 1972 in the city of Nishi-Tokyo, Tokyo) is a Japanese comedian.[1] He is most famous for his act in which he mocks a famous Japanese professional wrestler Riki Choshu due to his resemblance. Koriki is a wordplay on Riki's name, meaning something like "little Riki".[2]
Unlike many Japanese comedians, he is not associated with any entertainment agency, though he belongs to a comedian "pro-wrestling" organization, West Gate Wrestling Federation (西口プロレス, Nishiguchi Puroresu).
On television, he is always seen wearing the same outfit, short bicycle shorts and a far too short T-shirt showing off his protruding belly. He speaks with a very strong lisp (much less so when not in character) and is prone to treating mundane objects (such as his microphone) as wrestling opponents.
More recently, he has added Para Para (a Japanese dancing style) to his comedy routine,[3][4] always to the tune of "Night of Fire", a popular Eurobeat track by Bratt Sinclaire. In 2005, riding the popularity of his act, Koriki was featured in a cover version of Niko's track with Para Para oriented Japanese idol group Hinoi Team, accompanying a video and CD release.
He also tried to work with a partner who was looking like Antonio Inoki, aptly named Antonio Koinoki, but the gimmick failed and his partner faded into obscurity.
He has also performed as a competitor on Sasuke, having entered five tournaments (15th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th), but has never made it past the First Stage. Only in the 18th tournament did he ever manage to clear the first obstacle.
In the anime School Rumble, Choshu made a cameo appearance in episode 17 doing the Para Para dance with Tsukamoto Tenma who is trying to scare away Harima Kenji.
On December 12, 2010, Choshu made an appearance for All Japan Pro Wrestling and teamed with Ryota Hama in a match, where they defeated Keiji Mutoh and comedian Kannazuki to win the F–1 (Fake–1 Gran Prix) Tag Team Championship.[5] The title is not officially recognized by the promotion. Their team lost this parodic title to Manabu Soya and RG on December 11, 2011.
Championships
[edit]- F-1 Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ryota Hama[5]
- Current Shinshu Wrestling Federation Tag Champion (1 time) – with Antonio Koinoki
Note: this championship not officially recognized by All Japan Pro Wrestling.
References
[edit]- ^ "RG、ビーグル38らが生放送ネタバトル、特別審査員にハチミツ二郎も" (in Japanese). 9 August 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ "長州力が長州小力に打ち明けた悩みとは 「小力、俺さ、滑舌悪い？」/デイリースポーツ online". デイリースポーツ online (in Japanese). 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "長州小力 パラパラで月収2000万円「１回踊っただけで３ケタとか」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "長州小力、全盛期の営業ギャラは「パラパラ1回で3桁くらい」". RBB TODAY (in Japanese). 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ a b "2010 results". Purolove. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
External links
[edit]- West Gate Wrestling Federation's profile (in Japanese)
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