He is one of the few Wrestlers to have claimed a title in the AJPW Triple Crown, IWGP Heavyweight, and NWA World Heavyweight Championships.
He began his fight training in judo, before making his wrestling debut in 1984.
He was best known for his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he was a three-time heavyweight champion and three-time tag team champion.
He had three children, including Daichi Hashimoto, a professional Wrestler.
Early in his career he wrestled Keiji Mutoh.
