Teruo Takahashi
Teruo Takahashi 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.
Biography
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. 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. 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.Selected works
Non-fiction
How to achieve the dream as a pro wrestler Pro wrestling, the truth at close range: Ins and outs only referees know Blood magic's strongest acting Matchmaker: pro wrestling attracts because it is entertainment Blood magic: professional wrestling is proud entertainment- ''Knowing the disappointing legend of pro wrestling''
Fiction
Tokyo Dangerous Boy Vol.1: The rebellious cement match Double Cross: Tokyo Dangerous Boy Vol.2- ''Coming Out: Tokyo Dangerous Boy Vol.2''