Akira Maeda

Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist
Person human Q4701157
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Summary

Akira Maeda is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fudegasaki-cho[2]. He was born on January 24, 1959[3]. He worked as a mixed martial arts fighter[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,945 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Akira Maeda's place of birth was Fudegasaki-cho[2].
  • Akira Maeda was born on January 24, 1959[3].
  • Akira Maeda held citizenship in Japan[6].
  • Akira Maeda is identified as part of the naturalized Japanese citizens of Korean origin ethnic group[7].
  • Akira Maeda's professions included mixed martial arts fighter[4].
  • A notable student of Akira Maeda was Tsuyoshi Kosaka[8].
  • Akira Maeda received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[9].
  • Akira Maeda is recorded as male[10].
  • Akira Maeda's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Akira Maeda's member of sports team is recorded as New Japan Pro-Wrestling[12].
  • Akira Maeda's member of sports team is recorded as Universal Wrestling Federation[13].
  • Akira Maeda's member of sports team is recorded as Fighting Network Rings[14].
  • Akira Maeda's Commons category is recorded as Akira Maeda[15].
  • Akira Maeda's sport is recorded as mixed martial arts[16].
  • Akira Maeda's sport is recorded as professional wrestling[17].
  • Akira Maeda's family name is recorded as Maeda[18].
  • Akira Maeda's given name is recorded as Akira[19].
  • Akira Maeda's official website is recorded as http://rings.co.jp/リングスについて/前田日明プロフィール[20].
  • Akira Maeda's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Akira Maeda[21].
  • Akira Maeda studied under Antonio Inoki[22].
  • Akira Maeda studied under Karl Gotch[23].
  • Akira Maeda studied under Kotetsu Yamamoto[24].
  • Akira Maeda studied under Yoshiaki Fujiwara[25].
  • Akira Maeda's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
  • Akira Maeda's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '前田 明'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Akira Maeda was born in Fudegasaki-cho[2]. He was born on January 24, 1959[3]. He is identified as part of the naturalized Japanese citizens of Korean origin ethnic group[7].

Education

Studied under Antonio Inoki[22], a politician[28], 1943–2022[29], of Empire of Japan[30], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame[31]; Karl Gotch[23], a professional wrestler[32], 1924–2007[33], of Belgium[34], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[35]; Kotetsu Yamamoto[24], a professional wrestler[36], 1941–2010[37], of Japan[38]; and Yoshiaki Fujiwara[25], an actor[39], b. 1949[40], of Japan[41].

Career and Affiliations

Akira Maeda's professions included mixed martial arts fighter[4]. A notable student of him was Tsuyoshi Kosaka[8].

Recognition

Akira Maeda received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Akira Maeda include Akira Hokuto[42], a professional wrestler[43], b. 1967[44], of Japan[45], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[46].

Why It Matters

Akira Maeda ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,945 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Akira Hokuto[42], a professional wrestler[43], b. 1967[44], of Japan[45], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[46].

FAQs

Where was Akira Maeda born?

Akira Maeda's place of birth was Fudegasaki-cho[2].

What did Akira Maeda do for work?

Akira Maeda worked as mixed martial arts fighter[4].

What awards did Akira Maeda receive?

Honors received include Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [4] ↑ . Sherdog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . Sherdog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ethnic group → naturalized Japanese citizens of Korean origin
    Family name → Maeda
    Place of birth → Fudegasaki-cho
    Instance of → human
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Allcinema person id: 269741, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/322320352|前田日明 (#322320352)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8395|Allcinema person]] #mix'n'm"
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