Seiki Yoshioka (吉岡世起, Yoshioka Seiki, born January 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in various Japanese promotions, including Wrestle-1, Pro-Wrestling Noah, and DDT Pro-Wrestling.
Career
Early Career and Wrestle-1
Yoshioka began his professional wrestling career in the mid-2010s. He gained significant prominence during his tenure with Wrestle-1, a promotion founded by Keiji Mutoh. In Wrestle-1, Yoshioka established himself as a prominent junior heavyweight competitor, known for his speed, agility, and high-flying maneuvers. He was often involved in the promotion's tag team and trios divisions, achieving championship success.
During his time in Wrestle-1, Yoshioka was a member of the stable "Strong Hearts" alongside CIMA, T-Hawk, and El Lindaman. This group was known for its aggressive style and frequent appearances across various promotions, including Oriental Wrestling Entertainment (OWE) in China and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in the United States, although Yoshioka's appearances outside Japan were less frequent than some of his stablemates.
He held the Wrestle-1 Tag Team Championship twice, first with Jiro Kuroshio and later with Koji Doi. He also held the UWA World Trios Championship on multiple occasions with various partners.
Pro-Wrestling Noah
Following the indefinite hiatus of Wrestle-1 in 2020, Yoshioka became a regular fixture in Pro-Wrestling Noah. He quickly integrated into Noah's junior heavyweight division, participating in various tournaments and challenging for championships. He formed a notable tag team with Atsushi Kotoge, known as "Stinger," and together they captured the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. Yoshioka's style complemented Kotoge's, making them a formidable duo in Noah's competitive tag division.
DDT Pro-Wrestling
In addition to his work in Noah, Yoshioka has also made appearances and competed in DDT Pro-Wrestling, often as a freelancer or through partnerships between promotions. His versatility allows him to adapt to DDT's unique blend of serious wrestling and comedic elements.
Wrestling Style and Persona
Seiki Yoshioka is known for his dynamic and fast-paced offensive style. He incorporates a variety of strikes, high-flying attacks, and submission holds into his repertoire. His agility and ability to execute complex sequences make him a captivating performer in the junior heavyweight category. He often utilizes a "rough and tough" persona, which aligns with his hard-hitting moves.
Championships and Accomplishments
- Pro-Wrestling Noah
- GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Atsushi Kotoge
- Wrestle-1
- Wrestle-1 Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jiro Kuroshio (1) and Koji Doi (1)
- UWA World Trios Championship (3 times) – with Kaz Hayashi & Shuji Kondo (1), Jiro Kuroshio & Yasufumi Nakanoue (1), and Andy Wu & El Lindaman (1)