Naomichi Marufuji
Date of birth: 1979-09-26
Place of birth: Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Pennywise, Marufuji
Biography
Naomichi Marufuji is a Japanese professional wrestler currently competing for Pro Wrestling NOAH, where he also serves as Vice President. He is a former three-time GHC Heavyweight Champion and the first of two wrestlers, alongside Minoru Tanaka, to win junior heavyweight championships in NOAH, NJPW, and AJPW. Marufuji has also made appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). He was first appointed Vice President of NOAH in 2009 and was reappointed in 2011, a role he continues to hold.
Movie Credits
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