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{{nihongo|'''Yujiro Takahashi'''|高橋 裕二郎|Takahashi Yūjirō: born January 13, 1981)<ref name="profile"/> also known by his shortened [[ring name]] {{nihongo|'''Yujiro'''|裕次郎|Yūjirō}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] trained by and currently performing for [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW), where he is a former [[NEVER Openweight Championship|NEVER Openweight Champion]], [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion]], [[IWGP Tag Team Championship|IWGP Tag Team]] and [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]] with former partner [[Tetsuya Naito]], with whom he teamed as [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]. He is also known for being the first non-gaijin member to ever join [[Bullet Club]].
{{nihongo|'''Yujiro Takahashi'''|高橋 裕二郎|Takahashi Yūjirō|born January 13, 1981}},<ref name="profile"/> is a Japanese [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), where he is a member of [[Bullet Club]] and its sub-group House of Torture.


Takahashi entered New Japan in November 2003 with an extensive amateur background, advancing through the [[NJPW Dojo|dojo]] and debuting on July 26, 2004, under his full name.<ref name="profile"/> He shortened his name to Yujiro shortly afterwards. From 2007 to 2008 he was a member of the stable Samurai Gym with [[Osamu Matsuda|El Samurai]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]], which ended when Samurai left the company.
Takahashi entered New Japan in November 2003 with an extensive amateur background, advancing through the [[NJPW Dojo|dojo]] and debuting on July 26, 2004, under his full name.<ref name="profile"/> He later shortened his name to {{nihongo|'''Yujiro'''|裕次郎|Yūjirō}}. From 2007 to 2008 he was a member of the stable Samurai Gym with [[Osamu Matsuda|El Samurai]] and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]], which ended when Samurai left the company. In 2010, he joined [[Chaos (professional wrestling)|Chaos]], where he was a one-time [[IWGP Tag Team Championship|IWGP Tag Team]] and [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]] with [[Tetsuya Naito]], with whom he teamed as [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]. In 2014, Takahashi defected to [[Bullet Club]], becoming the first non-gaijin member to join the stable. As a member of Bullet Club, he is a one-time [[NEVER Openweight Championship|NEVER Openweight Champion]] and a three-time [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion]]. During his time in Chaos, he had a "ladies' man" gimmick, which was carried on in Bullet Club. He is referred to as the "Tokyo Pimp" and is often accompanied to the ring by [[Go-go dancing|go-go dancer]], the "Tokyo Latina" Pieter. Formerly affiliated with [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]], as of September 2021, he is a member of the sub-group House of Torture.


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==


===New Japan Pro Wrestling (2004–2009)===
===New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2004–2009)===
Yujiro Takahashi, an esteemed amateur wrestler in college<ref name="profile"/> passed the [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (NJPW) [[NJPW Dojo|dojo]] entry test in November 2003,<ref name="profile"/> making his debut on July 26, 2004, in a loss to [[Naofumi Yamamoto]] at [[Korakuen Hall]].<ref name="nj04">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results04.php |title=NJPW results, 2004 | accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070608213409/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results04.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = June 8, 2007}}</ref> Takahashi shortened his ring name to simply "Yujiro" shortly thereafter, debuting the name in a match against [[Akiya Anzawa]] on September 2, 2004.<ref name="nj04"/> Yujiro later entered the 7-man, [[Single-elimination tournament|single-elimination]] Young Lion Toukon Tournament on October 31, 2004, losing to [[Hirooki Goto]] in the first round.<ref name="toukonseries04">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries04.php |title=NJPW Tsuyoku-Are ~ Toukon Series 2004 tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070224070651/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries04.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = February 24, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro continued to wrestle other young lions such as Anzawa, Goto, Yamamoto and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]] through 2004 and early 2005, before entering the [[Young Lion Cup]] in March 2005; he finished sixth place out of seven with four points, defeating Akiya Anzawa and Tommy Williams during the group stage.<ref name="bigfight">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/fightseries05.php |title=NJPW Big Fight Series tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404152656/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/fightseries05.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = April 4, 2007}}</ref> On November 4, 2005, Yujiro defeated former [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship|IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion]] [[Masayuki Naruse]], pinning him with an inside cradle.<ref name="toukonseries05">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries05.php |title= NJPW Toukon Series 2005 tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404153855/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries05.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = April 4, 2007}}</ref> During the match, Naruse hit several stiff slaps and kicks to the face, breaking Yujiro's jaw and causing him to bleed from the mouth,<ref name="jawinjury">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1131964033&subaction=list-archive& |title= NJPW news, October 22 to November 11, 2005 |accessdate=July 26, 2007|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070612053341/http://www.puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1131964033&subaction=list-archive& <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = June 12, 2007}}</ref> forcing him out of action for the rest of the year. Yujiro returned from injury on March 4, 2006, defeating fellow young lion [[Mitsuhide Hirasawa]] in the opening match.<ref name="takeoff">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuittakeoff06.php|title=NJPW Circuit 2006 Takeoff tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404154705/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuittakeoff06.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = April 4, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro continued to wrestle in the undercard for the remainder of the year.
Yujiro Takahashi, an esteemed Greco Roman wrestler in college<ref name="profile"/> passed the [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW) [[NJPW Dojo|dojo]] entry test in November 2003,<ref name="profile"/> making his debut on July 26, 2004, in a loss to [[Yoshi Tatsu|Naofumi Yamamoto]] at [[Korakuen Hall]].<ref name="nj04">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results04.php |title=NJPW results, 2004 | access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070608213409/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results04.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = June 8, 2007}}</ref> Takahashi shortened his ring name to simply "Yujiro" shortly thereafter, debuting the name in a match against [[Akiya Anzawa]] on September 2, 2004.<ref name="nj04"/> Yujiro later entered the 7-man, [[Single-elimination tournament|single-elimination]] Young Lion Toukon Tournament on October 31, 2004, losing to [[Hirooki Goto]] in the first round.<ref name="toukonseries04">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries04.php |title=NJPW Tsuyoku-Are ~ Toukon Series 2004 tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070224070651/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries04.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = February 24, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro continued to wrestle other young lions such as Anzawa, Goto, Yamamoto and [[Ryusuke Taguchi]] through 2004 and early 2005, before entering the [[Young Lion Cup]] in March 2005; he finished sixth place out of seven with four points, defeating Akiya Anzawa and Tommy Williams during the group stage.<ref name="bigfight">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/fightseries05.php |title=NJPW Big Fight Series tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404152656/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/fightseries05.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = April 4, 2007}}</ref> On November 4, 2005, Yujiro defeated former [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship|IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion]] [[Masayuki Naruse]], pinning him with an inside cradle.<ref name="toukonseries05">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries05.php |title= NJPW Toukon Series 2005 tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404153855/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/toukonseries05.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = April 4, 2007}}</ref> During the match, Naruse hit several stiff slaps and kicks to the face, breaking Yujiro's jaw and causing him to bleed from the mouth,<ref name="jawinjury">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1131964033&subaction=list-archive& |title= NJPW news, October 22 to November 11, 2005 |access-date=July 26, 2007|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070612053341/http://www.puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1131964033&subaction=list-archive& <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = June 12, 2007}}</ref> forcing him out of action for the rest of the year. Yujiro returned from injury on March 4, 2006, defeating fellow young lion [[Captain New Japan|Mitsuhide Hirasawa]] in the opening match.<ref name="takeoff">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuittakeoff06.php|title=NJPW Circuit 2006 Takeoff tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070404154705/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuittakeoff06.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = April 4, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro continued to wrestle in the undercard for the remainder of the year.


On January 27, 2007, Yujiro participated in a one-night tournament to decide the #1 contender to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title, also including [[Wataru Inoue (wrestler)|Wataru Inoue]], Ryusuke Taguchi and [[Fergal Devitt|Prince Devitt]]; Devitt received a bye to the finals due to Taguchi suffering a right eye injury,<ref name="taguchiinjury">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1170775214&subaction=list-archive& |title= NJPW news, January 7 to February 3, 2007|accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070819094951/http://www.puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1170775214&subaction=list-archive& <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = August 19, 2007}}</ref> and Inoue defeated Yujiro, defeating Devitt in the final as well.<ref name="njism">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitism07.php |title=Circuit 2007 New Japan ISM tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070219223414/http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitism07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = February 19, 2007}}</ref> On March 18, 2007, Yujiro joined a new mini-faction started by El Samurai called Samurai Gym, along with Ryusuke Taguchi.<ref name="samuraigym">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1175128523andsubaction=list-archiveand |title= NJPW news, March 2, 2007 to March 25, 2007 |accessdate=July 28, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070926233855/http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1175128523andsubaction=list-archiveand <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = September 26, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro received an opportunity at the junior title by traditional means a few months later, unsuccessfully challenging champion [[Minoru Tanaka (wrestler)|Minoru]] on May 22, 2007 in his first title shot in New Japan.<ref name="desperado">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results07.php |title=NJPW New Japan Glory X "GBH" ~DESPERADO~ tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070622081720/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = June 22, 2007}}</ref> After nearly three years with the company, Yujiro entered his first [[Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament in June 2007, earning 4 points in the group stage by defeating Prince Devitt by forfeit and eventual winner [[Akihito Terui|Milano Collection AT]] by pinfall.<ref name="bosj07">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj07.php |title=NJPW Best of the Super Juniors XIV tour results |accessdate=July 26, 2007|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070630021103/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = June 30, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro finished in sixth place out of seven in his block.
On January 27, 2007, Yujiro participated in a one-night tournament to decide the #1 contender to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title, also including [[Wataru Inoue]], Ryusuke Taguchi and [[Finn Bálor|Prince Devitt]]; Devitt received a bye to the finals due to Taguchi suffering a right eye injury,<ref name="taguchiinjury">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1170775214&subaction=list-archive& |title= NJPW news, January 7 to February 3, 2007|access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070819094951/http://www.puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1170775214&subaction=list-archive& <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = August 19, 2007}}</ref> and Inoue defeated Yujiro, defeating Devitt in the final as well.<ref name="njism">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitism07.php |title=Circuit 2007 New Japan ISM tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070219223414/http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitism07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = February 19, 2007}}</ref> On March 18, 2007, Yujiro joined a new mini-faction started by El Samurai called Samurai Gym, along with Ryusuke Taguchi.<ref name="samuraigym">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1175128523andsubaction=list-archiveand |title= NJPW news, March 2, 2007 to March 25, 2007 |access-date=July 28, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070926233855/http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1175128523andsubaction=list-archiveand <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = September 26, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro received an opportunity at the junior title by traditional means a few months later, unsuccessfully challenging champion [[Minoru Tanaka (wrestler)|Minoru]] on May 22, 2007 in his first title shot in New Japan.<ref name="desperado">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results07.php |title=NJPW New Japan Glory X "GBH" ~DESPERADO~ tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070622081720/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = June 22, 2007}}</ref> After nearly three years with the company, Yujiro entered his first [[Best of the Super Juniors]] tournament in June 2007, earning 4 points in the group stage by defeating Prince Devitt by forfeit and eventual winner [[Milano Collection A.T.]] by pinfall.<ref name="bosj07">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj07.php |title=NJPW Best of the Super Juniors XIV tour results |access-date=July 26, 2007|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070630021103/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj07.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = June 30, 2007}}</ref> Yujiro finished in sixth place out of seven in his block.


On February 1, 2008, it was announced that El Samurai would be leaving NJPW due to his contract expiring, effectively ending Samurai Gym.<ref name="samuraideparture">{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/article.php?nwid=7848 |title=Official announcement of El Samurai's departure from NJPW |accessdate=February 1, 2008 |publisher=NJPW.co.jp |language=Japanese}}</ref> Shortly afterward, Yujiro formed a tag team with fellow rookie [[Tetsuya Naito]] called [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]. In March, the two went to fifteen-minute time limit draws with former [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] teams such as [[Koji Kanemoto]] and Wataru Inoue, and Minoru and Prince Devitt, and Yujiro pinned veteran [[Junji Hirata|Super Strong Machine]] in a trios match.<ref name="njc">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitnjc08.php |title=Circuit 2008 New Japan Cup ~Who is the Highest~ tour results |accessdate=May 26, 2008|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080524024419/http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitnjc08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 24, 2008}}</ref> All of this led to a junior tag title challenge for the duo, facing Machine's Legend stablemates [[Jyushin Thunder Liger]] and [[Akira Nogami|AKIRA]], in which NO LIMIT came up short when AKIRA pinned Naito. Yujiro would then participate in the ongoing [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] between New Japan and [[Pro Wrestling Zero1]], teaming with Koji Kanemoto and [[Manabu Nakanishi]] in two separate tag team matches, losing to ZERO1's [[Masato Tanaka]] and [[Tatsuhito Takaiwa]] in the former, and defeating [[Takao Omori]] and [[Osamu Namiguchi]] in the latter.<ref name="brave">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitbrave08.php |title=Circuit 2008 New Japan Brave tour results |accessdate=May 26, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080502163338/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitbrave08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 2, 2008}}</ref>
On February 1, 2008, it was announced that El Samurai would be leaving NJPW due to his contract expiring, effectively ending Samurai Gym.<ref name="samuraideparture">{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/article.php?nwid=7848 |title=Official announcement of El Samurai's departure from NJPW |access-date=February 1, 2008 |publisher=NJPW.co.jp |language=ja}}</ref> Shortly afterward, Yujiro formed a tag team with fellow rookie [[Tetsuya Naito]] called [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]. In March, the two went to fifteen-minute time limit draws with former [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] teams such as [[Koji Kanemoto]] and Wataru Inoue, and Minoru and Prince Devitt, and Yujiro pinned veteran [[Junji Hirata|Super Strong Machine]] in a trios match.<ref name="njc">{{cite web |url=http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitnjc08.php |title=Circuit 2008 New Japan Cup ~Who is the Highest~ tour results |access-date=May 26, 2008|publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080524024419/http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitnjc08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = May 24, 2008}}</ref> All of this led to a junior tag title challenge for the duo, facing Machine's Legend stablemates [[Jushin Liger|Jyushin Thunder Liger]] and [[Akira Nogami|Akira]], in which No Limit came up short when Akira pinned Naito. Yujiro would then participate in the ongoing [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] between New Japan and [[Pro Wrestling Zero1]], teaming with Koji Kanemoto and [[Manabu Nakanishi]] in two separate tag team matches, losing to Zero1's [[Masato Tanaka]] and [[Tatsuhito Takaiwa]] in the former, and defeating [[Takao Omori]] and Osamu Namiguchi in the latter.<ref name="brave">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitbrave08.php |title=Circuit 2008 New Japan Brave tour results |access-date=May 26, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080502163338/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/circuitbrave08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = May 2, 2008}}</ref>


In May 2008, Yujiro and Naito underwent a five-match series with some of New Japan's top tag teams, dubbed "NO LIMIT GENERATION SMASH", held in the various [[Zepp]] clubs across Japan. The teams included [[Shoji Akiyoshi|Jado]] and [[Keiji Takayama|Gedo]], [[Togi Makabe]] and [[Toru Yano]], Wataru Inoue and Koji Kanemoto, [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] and Hirooki Goto, and [[Yuji Nagata]] and Manabu Nakanishi. NO LIMIT lost all five matches.<ref name="zepp">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/zepp08.php |title=New Japan X Zepp "SMASH!" tour results |accessdate=May 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080521000012/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/zepp08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 21, 2008}}</ref> A special sixth match in the series took place in ZERO1 on May 29, 2008, Yujiro and Naito defeated ZERO1's Osamu Namiguchi and Shito Ueda.<ref name="unshakeable">{{cite web |url= http://www.purolove.com/zero1/results/08unshakable.php |title=ZERO1 Unshakeable tour results |accessdate=May 30, 2008 |publisher= PuroLove.com |language=German}}</ref> In June 2008, Yujiro entered the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, going winless in his first four matches before defeating Minoru in his final bout to finish with two points.<ref name="bosj08">{{cite web |url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj08.html |title=NJPW Best of the Super Jr. XV ~Fly High 15th Anniversary~ |accessdate=September 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> The following month, Yujiro participated in a single-elimination tournament to decide the new holder of the recently vacated IWGP Junior Heavyweight title. He defeated Tetsuya Naito in the first round, before falling to Prince Devitt in the quarterfinals.<ref name="trill">{{cite web |url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/trill08.html |title=NJPW New Japan TRILL tour results |accessdate=September 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On October 13, 2008, at [[Destruction '08]] Yujiro and Naito defeated Devitt and Minoru to win the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]]. On January 4, 2009, at [[Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome]] [[The Motor City Machine Guns]] of [[Alex Shelley]] and [[Chris Sabin]] defeated them to win the tag team titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1231099061.shtml|title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III Results: Tokyo, Japan|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2009-01-04|accessdate=2010-03-08|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
In May 2008, Yujiro and Naito underwent a five-match series with some of New Japan's top tag teams, dubbed "No Limit Generation Smash", held in the various [[Zepp]] clubs across Japan. The teams included [[Jado]] and [[Gedo (wrestler)|Gedo]], [[Togi Makabe]] and [[Toru Yano]], Wataru Inoue and Koji Kanemoto, [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] and Hirooki Goto, and [[Yuji Nagata]] and Manabu Nakanishi. No Limit lost all five matches.<ref name="zepp">{{cite web |url= http://puroresufan.com/njpw/results/zepp08.php |title=New Japan X Zepp "SMASH!" tour results |access-date=May 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080521000012/http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/zepp08.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = May 21, 2008}}</ref> A special sixth match in the series took place in Zero1 on May 29, 2008, Yujiro and Naito defeated Zero1's Osamu Namiguchi and Shito Ueda.<ref name="unshakeable">{{cite web |url= http://www.purolove.com/zero1/results/08unshakable.php |title=ZERO1 Unshakeable tour results |access-date=May 30, 2008 |publisher= PuroLove.com |language=de}}</ref> In June 2008, Yujiro entered the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, going winless in his first four matches before defeating Minoru in his final bout to finish with two points.<ref name="bosj08">{{cite web |url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/bosj08.html |title=NJPW Best of the Super Jr. XV ~Fly High 15th Anniversary~ |access-date=September 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> The following month, Yujiro participated in a single-elimination tournament to decide the new holder of the recently vacated IWGP Junior Heavyweight title. He defeated Tetsuya Naito in the first round, before falling to Prince Devitt in the quarterfinals.<ref name="trill">{{cite web |url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/results/trill08.html |title=NJPW New Japan TRILL tour results |access-date=September 28, 2008 |publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On October 13, 2008, at [[Destruction '08]] Yujiro and Naito defeated Devitt and Minoru to win the [[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]]. On January 4, 2009, at [[Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome]] [[The Motor City Machine Guns]] ([[Alex Shelley]] and [[Chris Sabin]]) defeated them to win the tag team titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1231099061.shtml|title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom III Results: Tokyo, Japan|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=2009-01-04|access-date=2010-03-08|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>


===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2009)===
===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2009)===
Shortly after losing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Yujiro and Naito traveled to North America for a "developmental tour", something often done with young Japanese wrestlers to expose them to other styles of wrestling and help them develop into better wrestlers. No Limit worked mainly for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), while also making an appearance for both [[Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]]'s wrestling academy and [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], although Naito wasn't able to wrestle in JAPW due to an injury and was replaced by the team's TNA ally [[Shawn Daivari|Sheik Abdul Bashir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=36186|title=JAPW International Invasion|accessdate=2010-03-08|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> Yujiro and Naito worked for TNA approximately two months, receiving another unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=28&nr=1504&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&land=USA&art=#matches|title=No Limit's matches in the United States|accessdate=2010-03-08|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> No Limit's final appearance for TNA was a handicap match on the May 14, 2009, edition of ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'' against [[Kevin Nash]], which the team lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242366828.php|title=Impact Results - 5/14/09|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2009-05-15|accessdate=2010-03-08|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
Shortly after losing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Yujiro and Naito traveled to North America for a "developmental tour", something often done with young Japanese wrestlers to expose them to other styles of wrestling and help them develop into better wrestlers. No Limit worked mainly for [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), while also making an appearance for both [[The Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]]'s wrestling academy and [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], although Naito wasn't able to wrestle in JAPW due to an injury and was replaced by the team's TNA ally [[Shawn Daivari|Sheik Abdul Bashir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=36186|title=JAPW International Invasion|access-date=2010-03-08|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> Yujiro and Naito worked for TNA approximately two months, receiving another unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=28&nr=1504&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&land=USA&art=#matches|title=No Limit's matches in the United States|access-date=2010-03-08|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> No Limit's final appearance for TNA was a handicap match on the May 14, 2009, edition of ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'' against [[Kevin Nash]], which the team lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242366828.php|title=Impact Results - 5/14/09|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=2009-05-15|access-date=2010-03-08|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>


===Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2009)===
===Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2009)===
No Limit made their debut for [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL) in [[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] on May 29, 2009 teaming with [[Dos Caras, Jr.]] to defeat [[Héctor Garza]], [[Andrade Cien Almas|La Sombra]] and [[Volador, Jr.]]. No Limit were presented as "Anti-Mexican" [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]] ("bad guys") and soon began teaming with [[Shigeo Okumura|Okumura]] under the name ''[[La Ola Amarilla]]'' (Spanish for "The Yellow Wave") in matches against Mexicans. On July 10, 2009 No Limit teamed with [[Black Warrior (wrestler)|Black Warrior]] to defeat the team of Héctor Garza, [[Tarzan Boy (wrestler)|Toscano]] and [[El Sagrado]], After the match Black Warrior made a challenge on behalf of Yujiro (as Yujiro does not speak Spanish) for a "hair vs. hair" match with Garza.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1239571.htm | title=Ya son sus clientes | author=Mario Licona | date= July 11, 2009 | accessdate= July 14, 2009 | publisher=Esto, OEM Online | language=Spanish}}</ref> This led to all men being involved in a 15-man steel cage ''[[Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|Luchas de Apuestas]]'' match at ''[[Infierno en el Ring (2009)|Infierno en el Ring]]'' that Naito won by pinning Toscano, forcing him to have his hair shaved off.<ref name=Infierno2009>{{cite news | author = Arturo Rosas Plata | title = Naitoh... Abrió los Ojos! | url = http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/01082009/2009080101/en/?page=22 | work =Ovaciones | publisher = Editorial Ovaciones, S. A. de C.V. | location = [[Mexico]], [[Mexican Federal District|D.F.]] | id = Número 21665 Año LXII | pages = 22–23 | date = August 1, 2009 | accessdate = August 2, 2009 | language = Spanish}}</ref> Following the match No Limit's focus was on Black Warrior, who had turned on them during the cage match. When Jyushin Thunder Liger toured Mexico in September, 2009 he joined the "Anti-Mexico" faction, teaming with No Limit and Okumura to defeat Team Mexico ([[Último Guerrero]], [[Atlantis (wrestler)|Atlantis]], Black Warrior and Héctor Garza) at the [[CMLL 76th Anniversary Show]] on September 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1329925.htm | title= Místico supera al maestro | author= Ascencio, Alfredo | date= September 19, 2009 | accessdate= September 19, 2009 | publisher= Esto: OEM enlinea | language=Spanish}}</ref> The following week Yujio teamed with Okumura to win the [[Torneo Gran Alternativa (2009)|2009 ''Gran Alternativa'']] tournament, defeating Toscano and [[Rush (wrestler)|Rouge]] in the first round, Héctor Garza and [[Niebla Roja|Ángel de Plata]] in the second round and [[Místico]] and [[Ángel de Oro]] in the finals.<ref name=GA2009/> The storyline feud between No Limit and Black Warrior reached its conclusion on October 16, 2009 as Black Warrior faced Yujiro in a ''Lucha de Apuesta'', hair vs. hair match that Yujiro won two falls to one, forcing Black Warrior to have his hair shaved off after the match.<ref name=ApuestaYujiro>{{cite web | url= http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1366278.htm | title= Warrior no pudo ante Yujiro | author= Ascencio, Alfredo ´| date= October 17, 2009 | accessdate= October 18, 2009 | publisher= Esto OEM Enlina | language=Spanish}}</ref> After the storyline with Black Warrior ended No Limit began working with the team of [[El Texano, Jr.]] and [[El Terrible]] in a feud that led to a ''Lucha de Apuesta'' hair vs. hair match between the two teams that was the main event of CMLL's ''[[Sin Salida]]'' show on December 4, 2009. After being successful throughout the summer and fall No Limit finally lost to Texano, Jr. and Terrible at ''Sin Salida'' and were both shaved completely bald after the match per Lucha Libre traditions.<ref name=SinSalida/>
No Limit made their debut for [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL) in [[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] on May 29, 2009 teaming with [[Alberto Del Rio|Dos Caras Jr.]] to defeat [[Héctor Garza]], [[Andrade (wrestler)|La Sombra]] and [[Volador Jr.]] No Limit were presented as "Anti-Mexican" [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]] ("bad guys") and soon began teaming with [[Shigeo Okumura|Okumura]] under the name ''[[La Ola Amarilla]]'' (Spanish for "The Yellow Wave") in matches against Mexicans. On July 10, 2009 No Limit teamed with [[Black Warrior (wrestler)|Black Warrior]] to defeat the team of Héctor Garza, [[Tarzan Boy (wrestler)|Toscano]] and [[El Sagrado]], After the match Black Warrior made a challenge on behalf of Yujiro (as Yujiro does not speak Spanish) for a "hair vs. hair" match with Garza.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1239571.htm | title=Ya son sus clientes | author=Mario Licona | date= July 11, 2009 | access-date= July 14, 2009 | publisher=Esto, OEM Online | language=es}}</ref> This led to all men being involved in a 15-man steel cage ''[[Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|Luchas de Apuestas]]'' match at ''[[Infierno en el Ring (2009)|Infierno en el Ring]]'' that Naito won by pinning Toscano, forcing him to have his hair shaved off.<ref name=Infierno2009>{{cite news | author = Arturo Rosas Plata | title = Naitoh... Abrió los Ojos! | url = http://itecor.v1.myvirtualpaper.com/01082009/2009080101/en/?page=22 | work =Ovaciones | publisher = Editorial Ovaciones, S. A. de C.V. | location = [[Mexico]], [[Mexican Federal District|D.F.]] | id = Número 21665 Año LXII | pages = 22–23 | date = August 1, 2009 | access-date = August 2, 2009 | language = es}}</ref> Following the match No Limit's focus was on Black Warrior, who had turned on them during the cage match. When Jyushin Thunder Liger toured Mexico in September, 2009 he joined the "Anti-Mexico" faction, teaming with No Limit and Okumura to defeat Team Mexico ([[Último Guerrero]], [[Atlantis (wrestler)|Atlantis]], Black Warrior and Héctor Garza) at the [[CMLL 76th Anniversary Show]] on September 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1329925.htm | title= Místico supera al maestro | author= Ascencio, Alfredo | date= September 19, 2009 | access-date= September 19, 2009 | publisher= Esto: OEM enlinea | language=es}}</ref> The following week Yujiro teamed with Okumura to win the [[Torneo Gran Alternativa (2009)|2009 ''Gran Alternativa'']] tournament, defeating Toscano and [[Rush (wrestler)|Rouge]] in the first round, Héctor Garza and [[Niebla Roja|Ángel de Plata]] in the second round and [[Carístico|Místico]] and [[Ángel de Oro]] in the finals.<ref name=GA2009/> The storyline feud between No Limit and Black Warrior reached its conclusion on October 16, 2009 as Black Warrior faced Yujiro in a ''Lucha de Apuesta'', hair vs. hair match that Yujiro won two falls to one, forcing Black Warrior to have his hair shaved off after the match.<ref name=ApuestaYujiro>{{cite web | url= http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1366278.htm | title= Warrior no pudo ante Yujiro | author= Ascencio, Alfredo '| date= October 17, 2009 | access-date= October 18, 2009 | publisher= Esto OEM Enlina | language=es}}</ref> After the storyline with Black Warrior ended, No Limit began working with the team of [[Texano Jr.|El Texano Jr.]] and [[El Terrible]] in a feud that led to a ''Lucha de Apuesta'' hair vs. hair match between the two teams that was the main event of CMLL's ''[[Sin Salida]]'' show on December 4, 2009. After being successful throughout the summer and fall No Limit finally lost to Texano Jr. and Terrible at ''Sin Salida'' and were both shaved completely bald after the match per Lucha Libre traditions.<ref name=SinSalida/>


===Return to NJPW===
===Return to NJPW===


====Chaos (2010–2014)====
====Chaos (2010–2014)====
On December 5, 2009, NJPW announced that Yujiro and Naito were returning to Japan as part of their annual [[January 4 Dome Show|January 4 Tokyo Dome show]] called [[Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome]].<ref name=WrestleKingdomIVCard>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.net/primeras-luchas-anunciadas-para-wrestle-kingdom-iv-njpw-quiere-llevar-a-hulk-hogan/ | title= Primeras luchas anunciadas para Wrestle Kingdom IV – NJPW quiere llevar a Hulk Hogan | date= December 5, 2009 | accessdate= December 7, 2009 | publisher=''SuperLuchas'' magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref> At the event Yujiro and Naito defeated [[Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]] ([[Mark LoMonaco|Brother Ray]] and [[Devon Hughes|Brother Devon]]) and [[Bad Intentions (professional wrestling)|Bad Intentions]] ([[Matt Bloom|Giant Bernard]] and [[Karl Anderson]]) in a three-way hardcore match to win the [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=WrestleKingdomIV>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/11848/|title=January 4 New Japan Tokyo Dome report - legends, promotional wars|date=2010-01-04|accessdate=2010-01-04|publisher=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer]]}}</ref> No Limit had their first title defense on February 14, 2010, defeating El Texano, Jr. and El Terrible to retain the title.<ref name=Feb14>{{cite web | url=http://superluchas.net/resultados-njpw-14-de-febrero-no-limit-vence-a-terrible-y-texano-jr/ | title= Resultados NJPW (14 de Febrero) – NO LIMIT vence a Terrible y Texano Jr. | date= February 14, 2010 | accessdate= February 15, 2010 | publisher=''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref> He began using his full name again in February 2010 to signal his progress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1405| title=March lineups, Yujiro name change, RISE & LEGEND dead, new rookie, more! | date= February 15, 2010| accessdate=February 17, 2010| publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On April 4 at ''New Dimension'' No Limit joined New Japan's top heel stable [[CHAOS (professional wrestling)|CHAOS]], led by the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship|IWGP Heavyweight Champion]] Shinsuke Nakamura.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1496| title=News & lineups, including 5/3 full card!| date= April 5, 2010| accessdate=April 7, 2010| publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On May 3, 2010, at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2010]] Takahashi and Naito lost the IWGP Tag Team Championship to Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue of [[Seigigun]] in a three-way match, which also included Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson).<ref name=WrestlingDontaku2010>{{cite web | url=http://superluchas.net/jushin-liger-nuevo-campeon-mundial-medio-del-cmll-nakamura-pierde-el-titulo-iwgp/ | title= Jushin Liger, nuevo campeón mundial medio del CMLL – Nakamura pierde el título IWGP | author= Flores, Manuel | date=May 3, 2010| accessdate=May 3, 2010| publisher= ''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref> On October 24 No Limit entered the [[G1 Tag League#2010|2010 G1 Tag League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2212|title=(Results) New Japan, 10/24/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=October 24, 2010|accessdate=November 7, 2010}}</ref> After three wins and two losses, they finished first in their block and advanced to the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2244|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/6/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 6, 2010|accessdate=November 7, 2010}}</ref> On November 7, after defeating [[Manabu Nakanishi]] and [[Jon Andersen|Strong Man]] in the semifinals, No Limit was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2248|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/7/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 7, 2010|accessdate=November 7, 2010}}</ref> On December 11, 2010, No Limit picked up a major win by defeating the [[TNA World Tag Team Championship|TNA World Tag Team Champions]], The Motor City Machine Guns, in a non–title match.<ref name=NJPW121110>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2408|title=(Results) New Japan, 12/11/10 & Liger wins another title in USA|date=December 11, 2010|work=Strong Style Spirit|accessdate=December 11, 2010}}</ref> On May 3, 2011, No Limit failed in their attempt to regain the IWGP Tag Team Championship from Bad Intentions. After the match Takahashi walked out on Naito.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=173|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=May 3, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2776|title= (Results) New Japan, 5/3/11|date=May 3, 2011|accessdate=May 3, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> In May 2011 Takahashi took part in New Japan's first tour of the United States, the [[NJPW Invasion Tour 2011|Invasion Tour 2011]]. On May 13 in [[Rahway, New Jersey]], he entered the tournament to determine the first ever [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship|IWGP Intercontinental Champion]], defeating [[Mitsuhide Hirasawa|Hideo Saito]] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305392240|title=5/13 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: Rahway, NJ|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 14, 2011|accessdate=May 15, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> The following day in [[New York City]], Takahashi was eliminated from the tournament in the semifinal stage by his CHAOS stablemate Toru Yano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305481617|title=5/14 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: New York|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 15, 2011|accessdate=May 15, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Upon their return to Japan, Takahashi turned on Naito on May 26, effectively dissolving No Limit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2861|title=(Results) New Japan, 5/26/11|date=May 26, 2011|accessdate=May 26, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> Takahashi then joined Gedo, Jado and Masato Tanaka as the fourth member of the Chaos sub-group Complete Players.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=222&c=2314|title=Best of the Super Jr.XVIII ~Bring it on!~|accessdate=October 15, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 18 at [[Dominion 6.18]], Takahashi defeated Naito in the first match between the former members of No Limit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=230|title=Dominion 6.18|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=June 18, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref> The two had a rematch on August 1 during the first day of the [[G1 Climax#2011|2011 G1 Climax]], where Takahashi was once again victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3037|title=(Results) New Japan, 8/1/11|date=August 1, 2011|accessdate=August 1, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> Despite his strong start in the tournament, Takahashi only managed to win two more out of his eight remaining matches, finishing second to last in his block, whereas his former partner made it all the way to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=322|title=ブシロード Presents G1 Climax XXI ~The Invincible Fighter~|date=August 14, 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=August 14, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref> On September 19, Naito defeated Takahashi in the third singles match between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=394|title=G1 Climax Special 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=September 19, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref> In the [[G1 Tag League#2011|2011 G1 Tag League]], Takahashi teamed with Masato Tanaka with the team picking up three wins in their five group stage matches, including a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bad Intentions, on October 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3231|title=(Results) New Japan 10/30/11 + 10/29 Camp Zama|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=October 30, 2011|accessdate=November 4, 2011}}</ref> However, a loss to Tetsuya Naito and [[Tomoaki Honma]] on October 4, with Naito again pinning Takahashi, meant that Takahashi and Tanaka narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3235|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/4/11|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 4, 2011|accessdate=November 4, 2011}}</ref> Takahashi then got involved in Tanaka's IWGP Intercontinental Championship rivalry with [[Montel Vontavious Porter|MVP]], which built to a tag team match on January 4, 2012, at [[Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome]], where Takahashi and Tanaka were defeated by MVP and [[Shelton Benjamin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=470|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour. レッスルキングダム in 東京ドーム|accessdate=January 4, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 11, Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Hirooki Goto for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=519|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour New Japan Glory 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=March 11, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>
On December 5, 2009, NJPW announced that Yujiro and Naito were returning to Japan as part of their annual [[January 4 Dome Show|January 4 Tokyo Dome show]] called [[Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome]].<ref name=WrestleKingdomIVCard>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.com/primeras-luchas-anunciadas-para-wrestle-kingdom-iv-njpw-quiere-llevar-a-hulk-hogan/ | title= Primeras luchas anunciadas para Wrestle Kingdom IV – NJPW quiere llevar a Hulk Hogan | date= December 5, 2009 | access-date= December 7, 2009 | work=[[Súper Luchas]] magazine | language=es}}</ref> At the event Yujiro and Naito defeated [[The Dudley Boyz|Team 3D]] ([[Bubba Ray Dudley|Brother Ray]] and [[D-Von Dudley|Brother Devon]]) and [[Bad Intentions (professional wrestling)|Bad Intentions]] ([[Matt Bloom|Giant Bernard]] and [[Karl Anderson]]) in a three-way hardcore match to win the [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]].<ref name=WrestleKingdomIV>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/11848/|title=January 4 New Japan Tokyo Dome report - legends, promotional wars|date=2010-01-04|access-date=2010-01-04|publisher=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer]]}}</ref> No Limit had their first title defense on February 14, 2010, defeating El Texano Jr. and El Terrible to retain the title.<ref name=Feb14>{{cite web | url=http://superluchas.com/resultados-njpw-14-de-febrero-no-limit-vence-a-terrible-y-texano-jr/ | title= Resultados NJPW (14 de Febrero) – NO LIMIT vence a Terrible y Texano Jr. | date= February 14, 2010 | access-date= February 15, 2010 | work=[[Súper Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref> He began using his full name again in February 2010 to signal his progress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1405| title=March lineups, Yujiro name change, RISE & LEGEND dead, new rookie, more! | date= February 15, 2010| access-date=February 17, 2010| publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On April 4 at ''New Dimension'' No Limit joined New Japan's top heel stable [[Chaos (professional wrestling)|Chaos]], led by the [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship|IWGP Heavyweight Champion]] Shinsuke Nakamura.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=1496| title=News & lineups, including 5/3 full card!| date= April 5, 2010| access-date=April 7, 2010| publisher=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> On May 3, 2010, at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2010]] Takahashi and Naito lost the IWGP Tag Team Championship to Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue of [[Seigigun]] in a three-way match, which also included Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson).<ref name=WrestlingDontaku2010>{{cite web | url=http://superluchas.com/jushin-liger-nuevo-campeon-mundial-medio-del-cmll-nakamura-pierde-el-titulo-iwgp/ | title= Jushin Liger, nuevo campeón mundial medio del CMLL – Nakamura pierde el título IWGP | author= Flores, Manuel | date=May 3, 2010| access-date=May 3, 2010| work=[[Súper Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref> On October 24 No Limit entered the [[G1 Tag League#2010|2010 G1 Tag League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2212|title=(Results) New Japan, 10/24/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=October 24, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010}}</ref> After three wins and two losses, they finished first in their block and advanced to the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2244|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/6/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 6, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010}}</ref> On November 7, after defeating [[Manabu Nakanishi]] and [[Jon Andersen|Strong Man]] in the semifinals, No Limit was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2248|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/7/10|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 7, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2010}}</ref> On December 11, 2010, No Limit picked up a major win by defeating the [[TNA World Tag Team Championship|TNA World Tag Team Champions]], The Motor City Machine Guns, in a non–title match.<ref name=NJPW121110>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2408|title=(Results) New Japan, 12/11/10 & Liger wins another title in USA|date=December 11, 2010|work=Strong Style Spirit|access-date=December 11, 2010}}</ref> On May 3, 2011, No Limit failed in their attempt to regain the IWGP Tag Team Championship from Bad Intentions. After the match Takahashi walked out on Naito.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=173|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=May 3, 2011|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2776|title= (Results) New Japan, 5/3/11|date=May 3, 2011|access-date=May 3, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> In May 2011 Takahashi took part in New Japan's first tour of the United States, the [[NJPW Invasion Tour 2011|Invasion Tour 2011]]. On May 13 in [[Rahway, New Jersey]], he entered the tournament to determine the first ever [[IWGP Intercontinental Championship|IWGP Intercontinental Champion]], defeating [[Mitsuhide Hirasawa|Hideo Saito]] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305392240|title=5/13 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: Rahway, NJ|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 14, 2011|access-date=May 15, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> The following day in [[New York City]], Takahashi was eliminated from the tournament in the semifinal stage by his Chaos stablemate Toru Yano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1305481617|title=5/14 New Japan Pro Wrestling Results: New York|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 15, 2011|access-date=May 15, 2011|work=WrestleView}}</ref> Upon their return to Japan, Takahashi turned on Naito on May 26, effectively dissolving No Limit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=2861|title=(Results) New Japan, 5/26/11|date=May 26, 2011|access-date=May 26, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> Takahashi then joined Gedo, Jado and Masato Tanaka as the fourth member of the Chaos sub-group Complete Players.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=222&c=2314|title=Best of the Super Jr.XVIII ~Bring it on!~|access-date=October 15, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On June 18 at [[Dominion 6.18]], Takahashi defeated Naito in the first match between the former members of No Limit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=230|title=Dominion 6.18|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=June 18, 2011|language=ja}}</ref> The two had a rematch on August 1 during the first day of the [[G1 Climax#2011|2011 G1 Climax]], where Takahashi was once again victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3037|title=(Results) New Japan, 8/1/11|date=August 1, 2011|access-date=August 1, 2011|work=Strong Style Spirit}}</ref> Despite his strong start in the tournament, Takahashi only managed to win two more out of his eight remaining matches, finishing second to last in his block, whereas his former partner made it all the way to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=322|title=ブシロード Presents G1 Climax XXI ~The Invincible Fighter~|date=August 14, 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=August 14, 2011|language=ja}}</ref> On September 19, Naito defeated Takahashi in the third singles match between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=394|title=G1 Climax Special 2011|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=September 19, 2011|language=ja}}</ref> In the [[G1 Tag League#2011|2011 G1 Tag League]], Takahashi teamed with Masato Tanaka with the team picking up three wins in their five group stage matches, including a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bad Intentions, on October 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3231|title=(Results) New Japan 10/30/11 + 10/29 Camp Zama|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=October 30, 2011|access-date=November 4, 2011}}</ref> However, a loss to Tetsuya Naito and [[Tomoaki Honma]] on October 4, with Naito again pinning Takahashi, meant that Takahashi and Tanaka narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.puroresufan.com/njpw/?p=3235|title=(Results) New Japan, 11/4/11|work=Strong Style Spirit|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=November 4, 2011}}</ref> Takahashi then got involved in Tanaka's IWGP Intercontinental Championship rivalry with [[Montel Vontavious Porter|MVP]], which built to a tag team match on January 4, 2012, at [[Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome]], where Takahashi and Tanaka were defeated by MVP and [[Shelton Benjamin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=470|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour. レッスルキングダムVI in 東京ドーム|access-date=January 4, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On March 11, Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Hirooki Goto for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=519|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour New Japan Glory 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=March 11, 2012|language=ja}}</ref>


[[File:Yujiro Takahashi.JPG|thumb|left|Takahashi in his "ladies' man" gimmick in June 2013]]
[[File:Yujiro Takahashi.JPG|thumb|left|Takahashi in his "ladies' man" gimmick in June 2013]]
On May 10, 2012, Takahashi returned to Mexico for another tour with CMLL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7493|title="R指定男"高橋裕二郎がメヒコに再上陸!! CMLLを席巻するか?|date=May 10, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=June 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> During his first month back in Mexico, Takahashi mainly feuded with [[CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship|CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Rush (wrestler)|Rush]], which built to a match on June 5, where Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Rush for his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/martes_arena_mex/martes_arenamex.htm|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/68DzImT9f|title=Martes 5 de Junio del 2012|last=Salazar López|first=Alexis A.|date=June 6, 2012|archivedate=June 6, 2012|work=[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|accessdate=June 6, 2012|language=Spanish}}</ref> Takahashi then transitioned into feuding with [[CMLL World Heavyweight Championship|CMLL World Heavyweight Champion]] El Terrible, but again was unsuccessful in his title challenge on June 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7678|title=なんと2代目「ミスティコ」襲名へ!! テリブレvs裕二郎のCMLL世界ヘビー級選手権が実現!! CMLL最新情報!!|date=June 22, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=June 24, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/dom_coliseo/dom_coliseo.htm|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/68gGzVgYV|title=Martes 5 de Junio del 2012|last=Salazar López|first=Alexis A.|date=June 25, 2012|archivedate=June 25, 2012|work=[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|accessdate=June 25, 2012|language=Spanish}}</ref> Takahashi ended his two-month excursion and returned to Japan on July 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7757|title=「俺に対するCMLLの評価はうなぎ上りだよ!」"R指定男"高橋裕二郎、堂々の帰国インタビュー!!|date=July 6, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=July 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> On September 17, Takahashi picked up a major win by pinning IWGP Heavyweight Champion [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] in an eight-man tag team main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=614|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour Road to Destruction|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=October 8, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 8, Takahashi defeated Tetsuya Naito via referee stoppage, after taking advantage of his injured knee, after which he was named the number one contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=619|title=NJPW 40th anniversary King of Pro-Wrestling|accessdate=October 8, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 21, Takahashi again pinned Tanahashi in a six-man tag team main event.<ref name=NJPW102112>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=621|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour Road to Power Struggle|accessdate=October 21, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On November 11 at [[Power Struggle (2012)|Power Struggle]], Takahashi received his first shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but was defeated by Tanahashi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=625|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Power Struggle|accessdate=November 11, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352765476 |title=11/11 NJPW iPPV Results: Osaka, Japan |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=November 12, 2012 |accessdate=November 13, 2012 |work=WrestleView |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117202001/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352765476 |archivedate=November 17, 2012 }}</ref> On November 15, Takahashi participated in the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]] tournament, but was eliminated in his first round match by [[Karl Anderson]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=671 | title = NEVER | accessdate=November 19, 2012 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> From November 20 to December 1, Takahashi took part in the round-robin portion of the [[G1 Tag League#2012|2012 World Tag League]], alongside Complete Players stablemate Masato Tanaka. The team finished with a record of three wins and three losses, failing to advance from their block.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=648|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour World Tag League 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=December 1, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=654|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour World Tag League 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|accessdate=December 1, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> On January 4, 2013, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi represented Chaos in an eight-man tag team match, where he, [[Bob Sapp]], [[Takayuki Iizuka|Takashi Iizuka]] and Toru Yano were defeated by [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]], Manabu Nakanishi, MVP and Strong Man.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=657|title=Wrestle Kingdom 7 ~Evolution~ in 東京ドーム|accessdate=January 4, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Later that same event, Takahashi also helped Masato Tanaka retain the NEVER Openweight Championship against Shelton Benjamin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=657&c=5079|title=Wrestle Kingdom 7 ~Evolution~ in 東京ドーム|accessdate=January 4, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
On May 10, 2012, Takahashi returned to Mexico for another tour with CMLL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7493|title="R指定男"高橋裕二郎がメヒコに再上陸!! CMLLを席巻するか?|date=May 10, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=June 6, 2012|language=ja}}</ref> During his first month back in Mexico, Takahashi mainly feuded with [[CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship|CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Rush (wrestler)|Rush]], which built to a match on June 5, where Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Rush for his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/martes_arena_mex/martes_arenamex.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616155232/http://www.cmll.com/02_resultados/martes_arena_mex/martes_arenamex.htm|title=Martes 5 de Junio del 2012|last=Salazar López|first=Alexis A.|date=June 6, 2012|archive-date=June 16, 2012|url-status=dead|work=[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|access-date=June 6, 2012|language=es}}</ref> Takahashi then transitioned into feuding with [[CMLL World Heavyweight Championship|CMLL World Heavyweight Champion]] El Terrible, but again was unsuccessful in his title challenge on June 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7678|title=なんと2代目「ミスティコ」襲名へ!! テリブレvs裕二郎のCMLL世界ヘビー級選手権が実現!! CMLL最新情報!!|date=June 22, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=June 24, 2012|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cmll.com/02_resultados/dom_coliseo/dom_coliseo.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615175432/http://www.cmll.com/02_resultados/dom_coliseo/dom_coliseo.htm|title=Martes 5 de Junio del 2012|last=Salazar López|first=Alexis A.|date=June 25, 2012|archive-date=June 15, 2012|url-status=dead|work=[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]|access-date=June 25, 2012|language=es}}</ref> Takahashi ended his two-month excursion and returned to Japan on July 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=7757|title=「俺に対するCMLLの評価はうなぎ上りだよ!」"R指定男"高橋裕二郎、堂々の帰国インタビュー!!|date=July 6, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=July 6, 2012|language=ja}}</ref> On September 17, Takahashi picked up a major win by pinning IWGP Heavyweight Champion [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] in an eight-man tag team main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=614|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour Road to Destruction|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=October 8, 2012|language=ja}}</ref> On October 8, Takahashi defeated Tetsuya Naito via referee stoppage, after taking advantage of his injured knee, after which he was named the number one contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=619|title=NJPW 40th anniversary King of Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 8, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On October 21, Takahashi again pinned Tanahashi in a six-man tag team main event.<ref name=NJPW102112>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=621|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour Road to Power Struggle|access-date=October 21, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On November 11 at [[Power Struggle (2012)|Power Struggle]], Takahashi received his first shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but was defeated by Tanahashi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=625|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Power Struggle|access-date=November 11, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352765476 |title=11/11 NJPW iPPV Results: Osaka, Japan |last=Namako |first=Jason |date=November 12, 2012 |access-date=November 13, 2012 |work=WrestleView |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117202001/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352765476 |archive-date=November 17, 2012 }}</ref> On November 15, Takahashi participated in the [[NEVER Openweight Championship]] tournament, but was eliminated in his first round match by [[Karl Anderson]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=671 | title = NEVER | access-date=November 19, 2012 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref> From November 20 to December 1, Takahashi took part in the round-robin portion of the [[G1 Tag League#2012|2012 World Tag League]], alongside Complete Players stablemate Masato Tanaka. The team finished with a record of three wins and three losses, failing to advance from their block.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=648|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour World Tag League 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=December 1, 2012|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=654|title=NJPW 40th anniversary Tour World Tag League 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|access-date=December 1, 2012|language=ja}}</ref> On January 4, 2013, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi represented Chaos in an eight-man tag team match, where he, [[Bob Sapp]], [[Takashi Iizuka]] and Toru Yano were defeated by [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]], Manabu Nakanishi, MVP and Strong Man.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=657|title=Wrestle Kingdom 7 ~Evolution~ in 東京ドーム|access-date=January 4, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> Later that same event, Takahashi also helped Masato Tanaka retain the NEVER Openweight Championship against Shelton Benjamin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=657&c=5079|title=Wrestle Kingdom 7 ~Evolution~ in 東京ドーム|access-date=January 4, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref>


The following month, Takahashi started a new rivalry with Togi Makabe.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=683&c=5115 | title=Road to the New Beginning | accessdate=February 2, 2013 |work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> The two first met each other in a singles match on February 10 at [[The New Beginning (2013)|The New Beginning]], where Makabe was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=687|title=The New Beginning|accessdate=2013-02-10|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 11, Takahashi avenged the loss by defeating Makabe in the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2013|2013 New Japan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=695 | title= New Japan Cup 2013 | accessdate=March 11, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/30209-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-who-was-flown-in-new-japan-cup-and-smith-scores-biggest-carer-win-hogan-lawsuit-impact-summerslam-tickets-dino-bravo-end-of-us-tvs-greatest-villain-nash-does-tv-shoot-marathon-of-movies-from-past-wrsetler- | title= Mon. update: Notes on tonight's Raw, Who was flown in, New Japan Cup and Smith scores biggest career win, Hogan lawsuit, Impact, SummerSlam tickets, Dino Bravo, End of U.S. TV's greatest villain, Nash does TV shoot, Marathon of movies from past wrsetler | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | authorlink=Dave Meltzer | date=March 11, 2013 | accessdate=March 12, 2013 | work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> Six days later, Takahashi, debuting a new "ladies' man" gimmick, was eliminated from the tournament in the second round by [[David Hart Smith|Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=696&c=5181 | title= New Japan Cup 2013 | accessdate=March 17, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> On March 23, Tomoaki Honma returned to New Japan to support Makabe in his war with Takahashi and Chaos.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=701&c=5240 | title=New Japan Cup 2013 | accessdate=April 7, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> Takahashi and Makabe faced off in another singles match on May 3 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2013]], where Makabe was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=708|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2013|accessdate=May 3, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 22, Takahashi was defeated in another grudge match by former partner Tetsuya Naito, who was making his return to the ring from an eight-month break due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=729|title=Dominion 6.22|accessdate=June 22, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> The two had a rematch on August 1 on the opening day of the [[G1 Climax#2013|2013 G1 Climax]], where Takahashi was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=739|title=ブシモ Presents G1 Climax 23|accessdate=August 11, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> When the tournament concluded on August 11, Takahashi finished in the middle of the block with a record of four wins and five losses, failing to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=747|title=ブシモ Presents G1 Climax 23|accessdate=August 11, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 14 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2013)|King of Pro-Wrestling]], Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged former partner Tetsuya Naito for the NEVER Openweight Championship and the [[G1 Climax#Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight Championship challenge rights certificate|number one contendership to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=762|title=King of Pro-Wrestling|accessdate=October 14, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
The following month, Takahashi started a new rivalry with Togi Makabe.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=683&c=5115 | title=Road to the New Beginning | access-date=February 2, 2013 |work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref> The two first met each other in a singles match on February 10 at [[The New Beginning (2013)|The New Beginning]], where Makabe was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=687|title=The New Beginning|access-date=2013-02-10|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On March 11, Takahashi avenged the loss by defeating Makabe in the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2013|2013 New Japan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=695 | title= New Japan Cup 2013 | access-date=March 11, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/30209-mon-update-notes-on-tonights-raw-who-was-flown-in-new-japan-cup-and-smith-scores-biggest-carer-win-hogan-lawsuit-impact-summerslam-tickets-dino-bravo-end-of-us-tvs-greatest-villain-nash-does-tv-shoot-marathon-of-movies-from-past-wrsetler- | title= Mon. update: Notes on tonight's Raw, Who was flown in, New Japan Cup and Smith scores biggest career win, Hogan lawsuit, Impact, SummerSlam tickets, Dino Bravo, End of U.S. TV's greatest villain, Nash does TV shoot, Marathon of movies from past wrsetler | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=March 11, 2013 | access-date=March 12, 2013 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | language=ja}}</ref> Six days later, Takahashi, debuting a new "ladies' man" gimmick, was eliminated from the tournament in the second round by [[Davey Boy Smith Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=696&c=5181 | title= New Japan Cup 2013 | access-date=March 17, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref> On March 23, Tomoaki Honma returned to New Japan to support Makabe in his war with Takahashi and Chaos.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=701&c=5240 | title=New Japan Cup 2013 | access-date=April 7, 2013 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref> Takahashi and Makabe faced off in another singles match on May 3 at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2013]], where Makabe was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=708|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2013|access-date=May 3, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On June 22, Takahashi was defeated in another grudge match by former partner Tetsuya Naito, who was making his return to the ring from an eight-month break due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=729|title=Dominion 6.22|access-date=June 22, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> The two had a rematch on August 1 on the opening day of the [[G1 Climax#2013|2013 G1 Climax]], where Takahashi was victorious.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=739|title=ブシモ Presents G1 Climax 23|access-date=August 11, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> When the tournament concluded on August 11, Takahashi finished in the middle of the block with a record of four wins and five losses, failing to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=747|title=ブシモ Presents G1 Climax 23|access-date=August 11, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On October 14 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2013)|King of Pro-Wrestling]], Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged former partner Tetsuya Naito for the NEVER Openweight Championship and the [[G1 Climax#Tokyo Dome IWGP Heavyweight Championship challenge rights certificate|number one contendership to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=762|title=King of Pro-Wrestling|access-date=October 14, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref>


====Bullet Club (2014–present)====
====Bullet Club (2014–2021)====
{{main article|Bullet Club}}
{{main|Bullet Club}}
In April 2014, after being left off the [[Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome]], [[Invasion Attack 2014]] and [[Wrestling Dontaku 2014]] cards and losing in the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2014|2014 New Japan Cup]], Takahashi began portraying a new disgruntled character, walking out on his Chaos partners either during a match or immediately afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/259508/|script-title=ja:試合をボイコット!新日・高橋裕二郎が廃業の危機|date=April 24, 2014|accessdate=April 25, 2014|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=834&c=6280|title=Road to レスリングどんたく 2014|accessdate=April 27, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2014, Takahashi turned on Chaos and jumped to [[Bullet Club]] by helping A.J. Styles defeat [[Kazuchika Okada]] for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=838|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2014|accessdate=May 3, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/48292-aj-styles-crowned-the-new-iwgp-heavyweight-champion|title=AJ Styles crowned the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 3, 2014|accessdate=May 3, 2014|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> Takahashi wrestled his first match as a member of Bullet Club on May 25 at [[Back to the Yokohama Arena]] and, later that same event, entered the NEVER Openweight Championship picture by attacking the reigning champion, former Chaos stablemate [[Tomohiro Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=842|title=Back to the Yokohama Arena|accessdate=May 25, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 29, Takahashi defeated Ishii with help from the rest of Bullet Club to become the fourth NEVER Openweight Champion.<ref name=KizunaRoad2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=855|title=Kizuna Road 2014|accessdate=June 29, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> From July 21 to August 8, Takahashi took part in the [[G1 Climax#2014|2014 G1 Climax]], where he finished tied sixth in his block with a record of four wins and six losses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=871|title=バディファイトPresents G1 Climax 24|accessdate=2014-08-08|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/50055-8-8-njpw-g-1-climax-day-11-recap-okada-suzuki|title=8/8 NJPW G-1 Climax Day 11 recap (Okada/Suzuki)|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=2014-08-08|accessdate=2014-08-08|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> It has been speculated that Takahashi's poor performances in the tournament led to his status in NJPW plummeting in comparison to the likes of Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/80-features-and-tv-reviews/43611-the-big-audio-nightmares-guide-to-the-annual-new-japan-g1-climax|title=The Big Audio Nightmare's Guide to the annual New Japan G1 Climax|last=Sempervive|first=Mike|date=July 18, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On September 23 at [[Destruction in Okayama (2014)|Destruction in Okayama]], Takahashi made his first successful defense of the NEVER Openweight Championship against former Chaos stablemate [[Nobuo Yoshihashi|Yoshi-Hashi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=888|title=Destruction in Okayama|accessdate=September 23, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On October 13 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2014)|King of Pro-Wrestling]], Takahashi lost the title back to Ishii in his second defense.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=889 | title = King of Pro-Wrestling | accessdate=October 13, 2014 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_81243.shtml|title=PPV results - 10/13 New Japan in Tokyo, Japan: Styles drops IWGP World Hvt. Title to Tanahashi, more title changes, former WWE star returns to New Japan, more|date=October 13, 2014|accessdate=October 13, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following month, Takahashi entered the [[G1 Tag League#2014|2014 World Tag League]], alongside A.J. Styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12707|title=『World Tag League 2014』出場チーム&公式戦が決定! 棚橋はヨシタツとタッグ結成! 桜庭、AJ、柴田、ROH、NWAも参戦!|date=November 11, 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Despite a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bullet Club stablemates [[Drew Hankinson|Doc Gallows]] and Karl Anderson,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=910&c=6911|title=World Tag League 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Takahashi and Styles failed to advance from their block with a record of four wins and three losses due to losing to Kazuchika Okada and Yoshi-Hashi on the final day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=912|title=World Tag League 2014|accessdate=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> During 2015, Takahashi took part in the [[New Japan Cup#2015|2015 New Japan Cup]] and [[G1 Climax#2015|2015 G1 Climax]] tournaments, making it to the second round in the former and finishing the latter with a record of three wins and six losses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=944|title=New Japan Cup 2015|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1011|title=バディファイトPresents G1 Climax 25|accessdate=August 15, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
In April 2014, after being left off the [[Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome]], [[Invasion Attack 2014]] and [[Wrestling Dontaku 2014]] cards and losing in the first round of the [[New Japan Cup#2014|2014 New Japan Cup]], Takahashi began portraying a new disgruntled character, walking out on his Chaos partners either during a match or immediately afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/259508/|script-title=ja:試合をボイコット!新日・高橋裕二郎が廃業の危機|date=April 24, 2014|access-date=April 25, 2014|work=[[Tokyo Sports]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=834&c=6280|title=Road to レスリングどんたく 2014|access-date=April 27, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2014, Takahashi turned on Chaos and jumped to [[Bullet Club]] by helping [[A.J. Styles]] defeat [[Kazuchika Okada]] for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=838|script-title=ja:レスリングどんたく 2014|access-date=May 3, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/48292-aj-styles-crowned-the-new-iwgp-heavyweight-champion|title=AJ Styles crowned the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 3, 2014|access-date=May 3, 2014|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> Takahashi wrestled his first match as a member of Bullet Club on May 25 at [[Back to the Yokohama Arena]] and, later that same event, entered the NEVER Openweight Championship picture by attacking the reigning champion, former Chaos stablemate [[Tomohiro Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=842|title=Back to the Yokohama Arena|access-date=May 25, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On June 29, Takahashi defeated Ishii with help from the rest of Bullet Club to become the fourth NEVER Openweight Champion.<ref name=KizunaRoad2014>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=855|title=Kizuna Road 2014|access-date=June 29, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> From July 21 to August 8, Takahashi took part in the [[G1 Climax#2014|2014 G1 Climax]], where he finished tied sixth in his block with a record of four wins and six losses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=871|title=バディファイトPresents G1 Climax 24|access-date=2014-08-08|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/50055-8-8-njpw-g-1-climax-day-11-recap-okada-suzuki|title=8/8 NJPW G-1 Climax Day 11 recap (Okada/Suzuki)|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=2014-08-08|access-date=2014-08-08|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> It has been speculated that Takahashi's poor performances in the tournament led to his status in NJPW plummeting in comparison to the likes of Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/80-features-and-tv-reviews/43611-the-big-audio-nightmares-guide-to-the-annual-new-japan-g1-climax|title=The Big Audio Nightmare's Guide to the annual New Japan G1 Climax|last=Sempervive|first=Mike|date=July 18, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2015|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On September 23 at [[Destruction in Okayama (2014)|Destruction in Okayama]], Takahashi made his first successful defense of the NEVER Openweight Championship against former Chaos stablemate [[Yoshi-Hashi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=888|title=Destruction in Okayama|access-date=September 23, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On October 13 at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2014)|King of Pro-Wrestling]], Takahashi lost the title back to Ishii in his second defense.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=889 | title = King of Pro-Wrestling | access-date=October 13, 2014 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_81243.shtml|title=PPV results - 10/13 New Japan in Tokyo, Japan: Styles drops IWGP World Hvt. Title to Tanahashi, more title changes, former WWE star returns to New Japan, more|date=October 13, 2014|access-date=October 13, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following month, Takahashi entered the [[G1 Tag League#2014|2014 World Tag League]], alongside A.J. Styles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=12707|title=『World Tag League 2014』出場チーム&公式戦が決定! 棚橋はヨシタツとタッグ結成! 桜庭、AJ、柴田、ROH、NWAも参戦!|date=November 11, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> Despite a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bullet Club stablemates [[Doc Gallows]] and Karl Anderson,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=910&c=6911|title=World Tag League 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> Takahashi and Styles failed to advance from their block with a record of four wins and three losses due to losing to Kazuchika Okada and Yoshi-Hashi on the final day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=912|title=World Tag League 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> During 2015, Takahashi took part in the [[New Japan Cup#2015|2015 New Japan Cup]] and [[G1 Climax#2015|2015 G1 Climax]] tournaments, making it to the second round in the former and finishing the latter with a record of three wins and six losses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=944|title=New Japan Cup 2015|access-date=August 15, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1011|title=バディファイトPresents G1 Climax 25|access-date=August 15, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref>


On January 4, 2016, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi took part in a match to determine the inaugural [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions]], where he and his Bullet Club stablemates [[Bad Luck Fale]] and [[Tama Tonga]] were defeated by [[Jay Briscoe]], [[Mark Briscoe]] and Toru Yano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/wrestle-kingdom-10-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-204791|title=Wrestle Kingdom 10 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs Hiroshi Tanahashi|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 3, 2016|accessdate=January 4, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On February 11 at [[The New Beginning in Osaka (2016)|The New Beginning in Osaka]], Takahashi, Fale and Tonga defeated the Briscoes and Yano in a rematch to win the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.<ref name=NewBeginningOsaka2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1087|title=The New Beginning in Osaka|accessdate=February 11, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> After a three-day reign, the three lost the title back to the Briscoes and Yano at [[The New Beginning in Niigata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1088|title=The New Beginning in Niigata|accessdate=February 14, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> Takahashi unsuccessfully tried to regain the title with Fale and [[Kenny Omega]], but the three were defeated by Hiroshi Tanahashi, [[Michael Elgin]] and [[Yoshi Tatsu|Yoshitatsu]] on April 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1116|title=Road to レスリングどんたく 2016|accessdate=April 23, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On August 14, Takahashi teamed with Bullet Club's newest member, [[Hangman Page]], to unsuccessfully challenge Jay and Mark Briscoe for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-26-finals-live-results-hirooki-goto-vs-kenny-omega-218636|title=NJPW G1 Climax 26 finals live results: Hirooki Goto vs. Kenny Omega|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=August 13, 2016|accessdate=August 14, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> From November 18 to December 7, Takahashi and Page participated in the [[G1 Tag League#2016|2016 World Tag League]], where they finished second in block A with record of four wins and three losses, thus failing to advance to the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/13461?showResult=1|title=戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents World Tag League 2016|accessdate=August 17, 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> On January 4, 2017,at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi, along with Fale and Page, participated in the first NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship gauntlet match representing Bullet Club, however, the team was unsuccessful in winning the title after Takahashi was submitted by [[Seiya Sanada|Sanada]], who would go on to win the match along with ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japon]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/76877|title=WRESTLE KINGDOM 11 in 東京ドーム – 東京・東京ドーム – 第3試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> On March 12, 2017, Takahashi entered the [[2017 New Japan Cup]],facing [[Juice Robinson]], where he was defeated, failing to advance into the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -KIZNA- Presents NEW JAPAN CUP 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>. In the September of 2017, Takahashi would begin to feud with [[Trent Barreta|Baretta]], who had recently announced that the [[Roppongi Vice]] tag team with partner [[Rocky Romero]] would be disbanded and the former would graduate to the heavyweight division soon. The two would face of in tag matches throughout the [[NJPW Destruction|Destruction 2017]] tour, with Takahashi emerging victorious after each match.On September 16, 2017 at [[Destruction (2017)|Destruction in Hiroshima]],Takahashi along with Bullet Club stablemate Chase Owens were defeated by Roppongi Vice in their final match together. Post-match,Takahashi took to the mic,telling Baretta to return to the junior heavyweight division,claiming that the heavyweight division was too tough for him,and challenged him to a singles match. Which was accepted by Baretta<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111449|title=DESTRUCTION in HIROSHIMA – 広島・広島サンプラザホール – 第3試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>. The match took place one week later at [[Destruction (2017)|Destruction in Kobe]] on September 24, 2017, where Baretta defeated Takahashi,culminating their feud in the process.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> From November 18 to December 11 2017, Takahashi teamed up with Page once again for the [[2017 World Tag League]],where they finished third in block A with a record of four wins a three losses, failing to advance into the final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/series/wtl2017?id=result|title=鉄拳Presents WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2017|website=www.njpw.co.jp|language=ja-JP|access-date=2018-06-12}}</ref>. On March 9, 2018. Takahashi entered the [[New Japan Cup#2018|2018 New Japan Cup]],where he faced off against Juice Robinson in a rematch, but was yet again defeated by Robinson, failing to advance into the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/136218|title=NEW JAPAN CUP 2018 – 東京・後楽園ホール 3/9(金) – 第6試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
On January 4, 2016, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi took part in a match to determine the inaugural [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions]], where he and his Bullet Club stablemates [[Bad Luck Fale]] and [[Tama Tonga]] were defeated by [[Jay Briscoe]], [[Mark Briscoe]] and Toru Yano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/wrestle-kingdom-10-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-204791|title=Wrestle Kingdom 10 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs Hiroshi Tanahashi|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 3, 2016|access-date=January 4, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On February 11 at [[The New Beginning in Osaka (2016)|The New Beginning in Osaka]], Takahashi, Fale and Tonga defeated the Briscoes and Yano in a rematch to win the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.<ref name=NewBeginningOsaka2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1087|title=The New Beginning in Osaka|access-date=February 11, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> After a three-day reign, the three lost the title back to the Briscoes and Yano at [[The New Beginning in Niigata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1088|title=The New Beginning in Niigata|access-date=February 14, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> Takahashi unsuccessfully tried to regain the title with Fale and [[Kenny Omega]], but the three were defeated by Hiroshi Tanahashi, [[Michael Elgin]] and [[Yoshi Tatsu|Yoshitatsu]] on April 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1116|title=Road to レスリングどんたく 2016|access-date=April 23, 2016|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On August 14, Takahashi teamed with Bullet Club's newest member, [[Adam Page|Hangman Page]], to unsuccessfully challenge Jay and Mark Briscoe for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-26-finals-live-results-hirooki-goto-vs-kenny-omega-218636|title=NJPW G1 Climax 26 finals live results: Hirooki Goto vs. Kenny Omega|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=August 13, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> From November 18 to December 7, Takahashi and Page participated in the [[G1 Tag League#2016|2016 World Tag League]], where they finished second in block A with record of four wins and three losses, thus failing to advance to the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/13461?showResult=1|title=戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents World Tag League 2016|access-date=August 17, 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On January 4, 2017,at [[Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome]], Takahashi, along with Fale and Page, participated in the first NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship gauntlet match representing Bullet Club, however, the team was unsuccessful in winning the title after Takahashi was submitted by [[Seiya Sanada|Sanada]], who would go on to win the match along with ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japón]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/76877|title=Wrestle Kingdom 11 in 東京ドーム – 東京・東京ドーム – 第3試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> On March 12, 2017, Takahashi entered the [[2017 New Japan Cup]], facing [[Juice Robinson]], where he was defeated, failing to advance into the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents New Japan Cup 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> In September 2017, Takahashi would begin to feud with [[Trent Beretta|Beretta]], who had recently announced that the [[Roppongi Vice]] tag team with partner [[Rocky Romero]] would be disbanded and the former would graduate to the heavyweight division soon. The two would face of in tag matches throughout the [[NJPW Destruction|Destruction 2017]] tour, with Takahashi emerging victorious after each match. On September 16, 2017 at [[Destruction (2017)|Destruction in Hiroshima]], Takahashi along with Bullet Club stablemate [[Chase Owens]] were defeated by Roppongi Vice in their final match together. Post-match, Takahashi took to the mic, telling Beretta to return to the junior heavyweight division, claiming that the heavyweight division was too tough for him, and challenged him to a singles match, which was accepted by Beretta.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111449|title=Destruction in Hiroshima – 広島・広島サンプラザホール – 第3試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> The match took place one week later at [[Destruction (2017)|Destruction in Kobe]] on September 24, 2017, where Beretta defeated Takahashi, culminating their feud in the process.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=Destruction in Kobe – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> From November 18 to December 11, 2017, Takahashi teamed up with Page once again for the [[2017 World Tag League]], where they finished third in block A with a record of four wins a three losses, failing to advance into the final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/series/wtl2017?id=result|title=鉄拳 Presents World Tag League 2017|website=www.njpw.co.jp|language=ja-JP|access-date=2018-06-12}}</ref> On March 9, 2018. Takahashi entered the [[New Japan Cup#2018|2018 New Japan Cup]], where he faced off against Juice Robinson in a rematch, but was yet again defeated by Robinson, failing to advance into the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/136218|title=New Japan Cup 2018 – 東京・後楽園ホール 3/9(金) – 第6試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> At the [[World Tag League (NJPW)#2018|World Tag League]], Takahashi again teamed with Page, scoring five wins and eight losses. At the end of the tournament and in the midst of the Bullet Club Civil War, Takahashi became an official associate of [[The Elite (professional wrestling)|The Elite]]. After the sub-group's departure from Bullet Club and New Japan, he and Owens, who was also kicked out, were welcomed back into BC by [[Tama Tonga]].


At the [[World Tag League (NJPW)#2019|World Tag League]], Takahashi teamed with [[Kenta Kobayashi|Kenta]], scoring eight wins and seven losses.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Elizabeth|first=Rev Claire|date=2019-12-08|title=World Tag League night seventeen results: Finals night!|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2019/12/8/20998635/njpw-world-tag-league-2019-results-night-seventeen-finals-finlay-juice-evil-sanada|access-date=2020-07-28|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}}</ref> At [[Wrestle Kingdom 14]], Takahashi was involved in losing efforts in an eight man tag team match on the first night and a NEVER Openweight six-man Tag Team Championship gauntlet the second night.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-04|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14 Night One - Live Results|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/live-results-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-14-night-one/|access-date=2020-07-28|website=WrestleTalk|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2020.01.05 Wrestle Kingdom 14 in Tokyo Dome night 2|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956|access-date=2020-07-28|website=NJPW|language=en}}</ref>
==In wrestling==

[[File:Takahashi Miami Shine.JPG|thumb|Takahashi performing the ''Miami Shine'' on [[Satoshi Kojima]]]]
After missing the New Japan Cup the year before due to injury, Yujiro participated in the 2020 tournament, being eliminated by Hirooki Goto in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-23|title=6/23 NJPW New Japan Cup night four results: Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Yoshi-Hashi, Yoh vs. Bushi, Satoshi Kojima vs. Evil, and Hirooki Goto vs. Yujiro Takahashi in first-round matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/23/6-23-njpw-new-japan-cup-night-four-results-hiroyoshi-tenzan-vs-yoshi-hashi-yoh-vs-bushi-satoshi-kojima-vs-evil-and-hirooki-goto-vs-yujiro-takahashi-in-first-round-matches/|access-date=2020-07-28|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=en-US}}</ref> Later that year he would embark on a feud with Kazuchika Okada, losing to him in a singles match at [[Sengoku Lord in Nagoya (2020)|Sengoku Lord]]. Later in the year, Takahashi competed in the G1 for the first time in five years, losing almost every match in his block, only defeating [[Jeff Cobb]] in the last day.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-25|title=NJPW Sengoku Lord Results: EVIL Defends Against Hiromu Takahashi|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/07/njpw-sengoku-lord-results-672815/|access-date=2020-07-28|website=Wrestling Inc.|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Yujiro Takahashi is still not done with Okada! [Summer Struggle] - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AS822iPZ04 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/3AS822iPZ04 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-28|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Takahashi teamed with [[EVIL (wrestler)|Evil]], in the [[World Tag League (NJPW)#2020|World Tag League]] tournament, where they finished with 6 points, failing to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/82379?showResult=1 | title=2020.11.28 WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2020 & BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.27 &#124; NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING }}</ref> At [[Wrestle Kingdom 15]], Takahashi entered but failed to win the [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)#New Japan Rumble|New Japan Rambo match]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-15-night-one-live-results-naito-vs-ibushi-329206 | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 night one live results: Naito vs. Ibushi | date=4 January 2021 }}</ref>
*'''Finishing moves'''

**'''As Yujiro Takahashi'''
In March of 2021, Takahashi entered the [[New Japan Cup#2021|New Japan Cup]], but was defeated by [[Yoshi-Hashi]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2021/03/11/njpw-new-japan-cup-2021-night-5-march-10-results-review/ | title=NJPW New Japan Cup 2021 Night 5 (March 10) Results & Review | date=11 March 2021 }}</ref> In September, Takahashi entered the [[G1 Climax 31]] tournament, finishing with 5 points, failing to advance to the finals. However, one of his wins was against the previous year's winner, [[Kota Ibushi]] and his match against [[Shingo Takagi]] ended in a double countout.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/100139?showResult=1 | title=2021.09.18 G1 Climax 31 &#124; New Japan Pro-Wrestling }}</ref>
***''Bukko Nuki German'' ([[Suplex#German suplex|Bridging deadlift German suplex]])<ref name=NJPW102112/> – 2012–2013; used as a signature move thereafter

***''Miami Shine'' ([[Professional wrestling throws#Death Valley driver|Modified Death Valley bomb]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=842&c=6415 | title = Back to the Yokohama Arena | accessdate=May 25, 2014 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> – 2014–2016,used as a signature move thereafter
====Bullet Club's House of Torture (2021–present)====
***''Pimp Juice'' ([[DDT (professional wrestling)#Snap DDT|Snap DDT]] to a kneeling opponent)<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=1150&c=9111 | title = バディファイト Presents G1 Climax 26 | accessdate=July 28, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1151 | title = バディファイト Presents G1 Climax 26 | accessdate=July 28, 2016 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] | language=Japanese}}</ref> – 2016–present
In September, [[Roppongi 3k]] imploded after [[Sho (wrestler)|Sho]] attacked [[Yoh (wrestler)|Yoh]] after a surprising, poor run in the [[Super Junior Tag League#2021|Super Junior Tag League]]. Sho accepted a Bullet Club shirt from Evil who stood alongside Takahashi and [[Dick Togo]] with an alternative design labeled '''[[Bullet Club#House of Torture|House of Torture]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-07-24|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Bullet Club#House of Torture|reason= The anchor (House of Torture) [[Special:Diff/1226826354|has been deleted]].}}''', officially starting a new sub-group.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/103641 | title=SHO defeats YOH, joins BULLET CLUB's new 'House of Torture' 【WGS】 &#124; NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING }}</ref> At [[Power Struggle (2021)|Power Struggle]], Takahashi, Evil and Sho, defeated Chaos to win the Never Openweight six-man tag team championships.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dailyddt.com/2021/11/10/njpw-power-struggle-2021-recap/ | title=New Japan Pro Power Struggle 2021 results | date=10 November 2021 }}</ref> Takahashi once again teamed with Evil in the [[World Tag League (NJPW)|World Tag League]], they finished second in the block advancing to the finals, but lost to [[Chaos (professional wrestling)#Bishamon|Bishamon]] ([[Hirooki Goto]] and [[Yoshi-Hashi]]) in the finals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-world-tag-league-night-11-results-final-block-matches-362456 | title=NJPW World Tag League night 11 results: Final block matches | date=12 December 2021 }}</ref> On Night 2 of [[Wrestle Kingdom 15]], Evil, Sho and Takahashi, retained the 6-man titles against CHAOS.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-16-night-2-results/ | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 2 Results | date=5 January 2022 }}</ref> Takahashi, entered the [[New Japan Cup#2022|New Japan Cup]] tournament, but lost in the first round once again, to Tetsuya Naito.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-new-japan-cup-night-one-live-results-okada-vs-el-desperado | title=NJPW New Japan Cup night one live results: Okada vs. El Desperado | date=2 March 2022 }}</ref> At [[Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall]], House of Torture retained the 6-man championships against Suzuki-Gun, but lost them to Chaos at NJPW New Japan Road.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/njpw-dominion-2022-results/ | title=NJPW Dominion 2022 Results | date=12 June 2022 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2020/02/20/njpw-new-japan-road-night-2-results-review/ | title=NJPW New Japan Road (Night 2) Results & Review | date=20 February 2020 }}</ref> In June, Takahashi was announced to be competing in the [[G1 Climax 32]] tournament competing in the D Block.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/06/12/field-announced-for-njpw-g1-climax-32/ | title=Field announced for NJPW G1 Climax 32 | date=12 June 2022 }}</ref> He finished the tournament with 6 points, failing to advance to the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-g1-climax-32-block-winners-determined-semifinals-set | title=NJPW G1 Climax 32 block winners determined, semifinals set | date=16 August 2022 }}</ref>
***''Tokyo Pimps'' ([[Powerbomb#Inverted powerbomb|Sitout inverted front powerslam]])<ref name="profile">{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=032 |script-title=ja:高橋 裕二郎 |accessdate=December 23, 2010 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=NJPW121110/>
**'''As Yujiro'''
***[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving headbutt|Diving headbutt]]<ref name="old profile">{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/prof/yujiro.html |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20070902070316/http://www.njpw.co.jp/prof/yujiro.html |script-title=ja:裕次郎 | archivedate=September 2, 2007 | accessdate=May 8, 2014 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="purocentral">{{cite web |url=http://puroresucentral.com/yujiro.html |title=Yujiro Takahashi |accessdate= July 26, 2007 |publisher=Puroresu Central}}</ref>
***''Incolle Slam'' ([[Professional wrestling throws#Olympic slam|Olympic slam]])<ref name="profile"/>
***''Suisha Otoshi'' ([[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Kryptonite Krunch|Over the shoulder back-to-belly piledriver]])<ref name="purocentral"/>
*'''Signature moves'''
**[[Big boot]],to a standing<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/117305|title=Road to POWER STRUGGLE – 静岡・ツインメッセ静岡 北館 – 第1試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref> or cornered opponent<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/136218|title=NEW JAPAN CUP 2018 – 東京・後楽園ホール 3/9(金) – 第6試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Boston crab]]<ref name="purocentral" />
**''Ero Neckbreaker'' ([[Neckbreaker#Shoulder neckbreaker|Delayed hangman's neckbreaker]] with theatrics)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=694&c=5221|script-title=ja:旗揚げ記念シリーズ|accessdate=March 17, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=695&c=5178|title=New Japan Cup 2013|accessdate=March 17, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> – 2013–present
**[[Brainbuster#Fisherman buster|Fisherman buster]]<ref name="profile"/>,sometimes from the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Super|top rope]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/136218|title=NEW JAPAN CUP 2018 – 東京・後楽園ホール 3/9(金) – 第6試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Lariat|Lariat]]<ref name="old profile 2">{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=032 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20101228011515/http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_profile.php?f=032 |script-title=ja:高橋裕二郎 | archivedate=December 28, 2010 | accessdate=May 8, 2014 | work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] |language=Japanese}}</ref>
**[[Facebuster#Kneeling facebuster|Modified kneeling facebuster]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -KIZNA- Presents NEW JAPAN CUP 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Moonsault]]<ref name="profile"/><ref name="purocentral"/>
**Multiple [[suplex]] variations
***[[Suplex#Belly-to-belly suplex|Belly-to-belly]]<ref name="purocentral"/>
***[[Suplex#German suplex|German]]<ref name="purocentral"/>
***[[Suplex#Gutwrench suplex|Karelin]]<ref name="purocentral"/>
***[[Suplex#Trapping suplex|Trapping]]<ref name="purocentral"/>
**[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Inverted DDT|Reverse DDT]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -KIZNA- Presents NEW JAPAN CUP 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Dropkick#Running single leg dropkick|Running single-leg]] [[Dropkick#Low dropkick|low dropkick]] to the head of a fallen,kneeling or seated opponent<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -KIZNA- Presents NEW JAPAN CUP 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/120301|title=POWER STRUGGLE – 大阪・大阪府立体育会館(エディオンアリーナ大阪) – 第3試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/117305|title=Road to POWER STRUGGLE – 静岡・ツインメッセ静岡 北館 – 第1試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Sleeper hold (professional wrestling)|Sleeper hold]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/136218|title=NEW JAPAN CUP 2018 – 東京・後楽園ホール 3/9(金) – 第6試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Leg drop#Sliding leg drop|Sliding leg drop]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/85867|title=戦国炎舞 -KIZNA- Presents NEW JAPAN CUP 2017 – 兵庫・ベイコム総合体育館(尼崎市記念公園総合体育館) – 第5試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/111438|title=DESTRUCTION in KOBE – 兵庫・神戸ワールド記念ホール – 第4試合|access-date=2018-06-12|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spear|Spear]]<ref name="purocentral" /><ref name="old profile 2" />
*'''With [[Tetsuya Naito]]'''
**''Limitless Dream'' ([[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Powerbomb, neckbreaker combination|Powerbomb (Yujiro) / Neckbreaker (Naito) combination]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=293&c=1942|title=Circuit2009 New Japan Ism|accessdate=July 28, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**''Limitless Evolution'' ([[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers|Double-team]] [[Professional wrestling throws#Gorilla press slam|gorilla press slam]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result_game.php?e=424&c=2983|title=Circuit2008 New Japan Generation|accessdate=July 28, 2015|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=3071|title=No Limit(裕次郎&内藤)が募集した新必殺技の名称決定!|date=April 12, 2008|accessdate=July 28, 2014|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**''Limitless Explosion'' ([[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Wheelbarrow facebuster, cutter combination|Wheelbarrow facebuster (Naito) / Cutter (Yujiro) combination]])<ref name="purocentral"/>
*'''[[Nickname]]s'''
**"(Mr.) R Shitei" ([[Japanese language|Japanese]] for "(Mr.) Rated R")<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=8352|script-title=ja:美女ダンサー2人に囲まれご満悦の裕二郎が“R指定”トークで本音激白! 「週刊プロレス」最新号は10月17日(水)発売!|date=October 16, 2012|accessdate=October 18, 2012|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=9857|title=『G1 Climax 23』出場メンバー発表!! 飯伏幸太、石井智宏が初出場!! 柴田勝頼が9年ぶりエントリー!!|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|date=July 5, 2013|accessdate=July 5, 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**'''"Mr. Ladies Man"'''
**'''"The Tokyo Pimp"'''
*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]'''
**"Huge Gliding" by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref name="old profile"/><ref name=RML>{{cite web|url=http://rmlabel-bg.strikingly.com/|title=Prowrestle theme music list|last=Kitamura|first=Yonosuke|accessdate=July 7, 2015|work=RMLabel|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**"[[No Limit (2 Unlimited song)|No Limit]]" by [[2 Unlimited]]
**"[[Du hast]]" by [[Rammstein]]<ref name="old profile 2"/>
**"[[Lemonade and Brownies#Track listing|Caboose]]" by [[Sugar Ray]]
**"All Night Long" by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref name=RML/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=10137|title=好評を博したテーマ曲CD第2弾「NJPWグレイテストミュージックII」が10月9日発売!闘魂Shopで予約受付中!!|date=September 18, 2013|accessdate=September 19, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>
**'''"Shot'Em"''' by [Q]Brick<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/qbrickmusic/shotembulletclub|title="Shot'Em" Bullet Club 2nd Theme|author=[Q]Brick|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|publisher=[[SoundCloud]]}}</ref> (used while a part of [[Bullet Club]])
**"Harlem Nights" by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref name=RML/>
**'''"Harlem Nights (Bullet Club Ver.)"''' by Yonosuke Kitamura<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/82273|script-title=ja:【3月1日(水)発売!】エルガン、オスプレイ、Sanada、高橋ヒロムの曲も収録!! 入場テーマ曲集「NJPWグレイテストミュージック V」が登場!!|date=January 30, 2017|accessdate=January 30, 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
[[File:Yujiro Takahashi NEVER Openweight Champion.jpg|thumb|Takahashi as the [[NEVER Openweight Championship|NEVER Openweight Champion]]]]
[[File:Yujiro Takahashi NEVER Openweight Champion.jpg|thumb|Takahashi as the [[NEVER Openweight Championship|NEVER Openweight Champion]]]]
*'''[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]'''
*'''[[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]]'''
**[[CMLL Torneo Gran Alternativa|Gran Alternativa]] ([[Torneo Gran Alternativa (2009)|2009]]) – with [[Shigeo Okumura|Okumura]]<ref name=GA2009>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.net/cmll-resultados-en-vivo-25-septiembre-de-2009-ultimo-guerrero-vs-liger-torneo-la-gran-alternativa/ | title= CMLL- (Resultados en vivo 25 septiembre de 2009) – Último Guerrero venció a Liger. Yujiro y Okumura se llevan el Torneo la Gran Alternativa | author= Marquina, Alva | date= September 25, 2009 | accessdate= September 26, 2009 | publisher= ''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref>
**[[CMLL Torneo Gran Alternativa|Gran Alternativa]] ([[Torneo Gran Alternativa (2009)|2009]]) – with [[Shigeo Okumura|Okumura]]<ref name=GA2009>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.com/cmll-resultados-en-vivo-25-septiembre-de-2009-ultimo-guerrero-vs-liger-torneo-la-gran-alternativa/ | title= CMLL- (Resultados en vivo 25 septiembre de 2009) – Último Guerrero venció a Liger. Yujiro y Okumura se llevan el Torneo la Gran Alternativa | author= Marquina, Alva | date= September 25, 2009 | access-date= September 26, 2009 | work=[[Súper Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref>
*'''[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Tetsuya Naito]]<ref name=IWGPJrTag>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_championship.php?c=4&g=27|title=IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship history: page one|work=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]]|publisher=NJPW.co.jp|language=Japanese|accessdate=2010-12-23}}</ref>
**[[IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Tetsuya Naito]]<ref name=IWGPJrTag>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/data/detail_championship.php?c=4&g=27|title=IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship history: page one|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|publisher=NJPW.co.jp|language=ja|access-date=2010-12-23}}</ref>
**[[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Tetsuya Naito<ref name=WrestleKingdomIV/>
**[[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Tetsuya Naito<ref name=WrestleKingdomIV/>
**[[NEVER Openweight Championship]] ([[List of NEVER Openweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name=KizunaRoad2014/>
**[[NEVER Openweight Championship]] ([[List of NEVER Openweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name=KizunaRoad2014/>
**[[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Bad Luck Fale]] and [[Tama Tonga]]<ref name=NewBeginningOsaka2016/>
**[[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions|3 times]]) – with [[Bad Luck Fale]] and [[Tama Tonga]] (1)<ref name=NewBeginningOsaka2016/> and [[Evil (wrestler)|Evil]] and [[Sho Tanaka|Sho]] (2)<ref name=PowerStruggle2021>{{Cite web|title=2021.11.06 Power Struggle|url=https://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/310397?showResult=1|access-date=2021-11-07|website=NJPW|language=ja}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**PWI ranked him #'''127''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2010/07/pwi-500-101-200.html|title="PWI 500": 101–200|date=2010-07-31|accessdate=2010-07-31|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]}}</ref>
**PWI ranked him #'''127''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2010/07/pwi-500-101-200.html|title="PWI 500": 101–200|date=2010-07-31|access-date=2010-07-31|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]}}</ref>


===Luchas de Apuestas record===
==''Luchas de Apuestas'' record==
{{see also|Lucha libre#Luchas de apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
{{see also|Lucha libre#Luchas de apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}}
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align: center"

!width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager)
{|class="wikitable" width=100%
!width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager)
!width=20% scope="col"|Location
!width=20% scope="col"|Event
!width=15% scope="col"|Date
!class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes
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|Yujiro (hair) || [[Black Warrior (wrestler)|Black Warrior]] (hair) || Mexico City || ''[[CMLL Super Viernes|Súper Viernes - El Gran Desafío]]'' || {{dts|2009|10|16}} || <ref name=ApuestaYujiro/>
|-
|-
|Los Hijos del Averno ([[El Texano, Jr.]] and [[El Terrible]]) (hair) || [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]<br>(Yujiro and [[Tetsuya Naito|Naito]]) (hair) || Mexico City || ''[[Sin Salida]]'' || {{dts|2009|12|4}} || <ref name=SinSalida>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.com/cmll-sin-salida-resultados-4-diciembre-2009-texano-jr-y-terrible-ganan-las-cabelleras-de-yujiro-y-naito/#more-49077 | title= CMLL: Sin Salida (Resultados 4 diciembre 2009) – Texano Jr. y Terrible ganan las cabelleras de Yujiro y Naito | author= Islas, Alejandro | date= December 5, 2009 | access-date= December 5, 2009 | work=[[Súper Luchas]] Magazine | language=es}}</ref>
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Winner (wager)
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Loser (wager)
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Location
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Event
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=15%|Date
!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=5%|Notes
|----- align="center"
|Yujiro (hair) || [[Black Warrior (wrestler)|Black Warrior]] (hair) || [[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] || '' CMLL Súper Viernes - El Gran Desafío'' || {{dts|2009|10|16}} || <ref name=ApuestaYujiro/>
|----- align="center"
|[[El Texano, Jr.]] and [[El Terrible]] (hair) || [[No Limit (professional wrestling)|No Limit]]<br>(Yujiro and [[Tetsuya Naito|Naito]]) (hair) || [[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] || ''[[Sin Salida]]'' || {{dts|2009|12|4}} || <ref name=SinSalida>{{cite web | url= http://superluchas.net/cmll-sin-salida-resultados-4-diciembre-2009-texano-jr-y-terrible-ganan-las-cabelleras-de-yujiro-y-naito/#more-49077 | title= CMLL: Sin Salida (Resultados 4 diciembre 2009) – Texano Jr. y Terrible ganan las cabelleras de Yujiro y Naito | author= Islas, Alejandro | date= December 5, 2009 | accessdate= December 5, 2009 | publisher=''SuperLuchas'' Magazine | language=Spanish}}</ref>
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Yujiro Takahashi
Takahashi in November 2016
Born (1981-01-13) January 13, 1981 (age 43)[1]
Niigata, Niigata, Japan[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Yujiro Takahashi
Yujiro
Billed height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Billed weight90 kg (198 lb)[1]
Trained byNJPW Dojo[1]
DebutJuly 26, 2004[1]

Yujiro Takahashi (高橋 裕二郎, Takahashi Yūjirō, born January 13, 1981),[1] is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a member of Bullet Club and its sub-group House of Torture.

Takahashi entered New Japan in November 2003 with an extensive amateur background, advancing through the dojo and debuting on July 26, 2004, under his full name.[1] He later shortened his name to Yujiro (裕次郎, Yūjirō). From 2007 to 2008 he was a member of the stable Samurai Gym with El Samurai and Ryusuke Taguchi, which ended when Samurai left the company. In 2010, he joined Chaos, where he was a one-time IWGP Tag Team and Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion with Tetsuya Naito, with whom he teamed as No Limit. In 2014, Takahashi defected to Bullet Club, becoming the first non-gaijin member to join the stable. As a member of Bullet Club, he is a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion and a three-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. During his time in Chaos, he had a "ladies' man" gimmick, which was carried on in Bullet Club. He is referred to as the "Tokyo Pimp" and is often accompanied to the ring by go-go dancer, the "Tokyo Latina" Pieter. Formerly affiliated with The Elite, as of September 2021, he is a member of the sub-group House of Torture.

Professional wrestling career

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2004–2009)

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Yujiro Takahashi, an esteemed Greco Roman wrestler in college[1] passed the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) dojo entry test in November 2003,[1] making his debut on July 26, 2004, in a loss to Naofumi Yamamoto at Korakuen Hall.[2] Takahashi shortened his ring name to simply "Yujiro" shortly thereafter, debuting the name in a match against Akiya Anzawa on September 2, 2004.[2] Yujiro later entered the 7-man, single-elimination Young Lion Toukon Tournament on October 31, 2004, losing to Hirooki Goto in the first round.[3] Yujiro continued to wrestle other young lions such as Anzawa, Goto, Yamamoto and Ryusuke Taguchi through 2004 and early 2005, before entering the Young Lion Cup in March 2005; he finished sixth place out of seven with four points, defeating Akiya Anzawa and Tommy Williams during the group stage.[4] On November 4, 2005, Yujiro defeated former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Masayuki Naruse, pinning him with an inside cradle.[5] During the match, Naruse hit several stiff slaps and kicks to the face, breaking Yujiro's jaw and causing him to bleed from the mouth,[6] forcing him out of action for the rest of the year. Yujiro returned from injury on March 4, 2006, defeating fellow young lion Mitsuhide Hirasawa in the opening match.[7] Yujiro continued to wrestle in the undercard for the remainder of the year.

On January 27, 2007, Yujiro participated in a one-night tournament to decide the #1 contender to the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title, also including Wataru Inoue, Ryusuke Taguchi and Prince Devitt; Devitt received a bye to the finals due to Taguchi suffering a right eye injury,[8] and Inoue defeated Yujiro, defeating Devitt in the final as well.[9] On March 18, 2007, Yujiro joined a new mini-faction started by El Samurai called Samurai Gym, along with Ryusuke Taguchi.[10] Yujiro received an opportunity at the junior title by traditional means a few months later, unsuccessfully challenging champion Minoru on May 22, 2007 in his first title shot in New Japan.[11] After nearly three years with the company, Yujiro entered his first Best of the Super Juniors tournament in June 2007, earning 4 points in the group stage by defeating Prince Devitt by forfeit and eventual winner Milano Collection A.T. by pinfall.[12] Yujiro finished in sixth place out of seven in his block.

On February 1, 2008, it was announced that El Samurai would be leaving NJPW due to his contract expiring, effectively ending Samurai Gym.[13] Shortly afterward, Yujiro formed a tag team with fellow rookie Tetsuya Naito called No Limit. In March, the two went to fifteen-minute time limit draws with former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship teams such as Koji Kanemoto and Wataru Inoue, and Minoru and Prince Devitt, and Yujiro pinned veteran Super Strong Machine in a trios match.[14] All of this led to a junior tag title challenge for the duo, facing Machine's Legend stablemates Jyushin Thunder Liger and Akira, in which No Limit came up short when Akira pinned Naito. Yujiro would then participate in the ongoing feud between New Japan and Pro Wrestling Zero1, teaming with Koji Kanemoto and Manabu Nakanishi in two separate tag team matches, losing to Zero1's Masato Tanaka and Tatsuhito Takaiwa in the former, and defeating Takao Omori and Osamu Namiguchi in the latter.[15]

In May 2008, Yujiro and Naito underwent a five-match series with some of New Japan's top tag teams, dubbed "No Limit Generation Smash", held in the various Zepp clubs across Japan. The teams included Jado and Gedo, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano, Wataru Inoue and Koji Kanemoto, Shinsuke Nakamura and Hirooki Goto, and Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi. No Limit lost all five matches.[16] A special sixth match in the series took place in Zero1 on May 29, 2008, Yujiro and Naito defeated Zero1's Osamu Namiguchi and Shito Ueda.[17] In June 2008, Yujiro entered the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, going winless in his first four matches before defeating Minoru in his final bout to finish with two points.[18] The following month, Yujiro participated in a single-elimination tournament to decide the new holder of the recently vacated IWGP Junior Heavyweight title. He defeated Tetsuya Naito in the first round, before falling to Prince Devitt in the quarterfinals.[19] On October 13, 2008, at Destruction '08 Yujiro and Naito defeated Devitt and Minoru to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. On January 4, 2009, at Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) defeated them to win the tag team titles.[20]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2009)

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Shortly after losing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Yujiro and Naito traveled to North America for a "developmental tour", something often done with young Japanese wrestlers to expose them to other styles of wrestling and help them develop into better wrestlers. No Limit worked mainly for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), while also making an appearance for both Team 3D's wrestling academy and Jersey All Pro Wrestling, although Naito wasn't able to wrestle in JAPW due to an injury and was replaced by the team's TNA ally Sheik Abdul Bashir.[21] Yujiro and Naito worked for TNA approximately two months, receiving another unsuccessful shot at the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.[22] No Limit's final appearance for TNA was a handicap match on the May 14, 2009, edition of Impact! against Kevin Nash, which the team lost.[23]

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2009)

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No Limit made their debut for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico City, Mexico on May 29, 2009 teaming with Dos Caras Jr. to defeat Héctor Garza, La Sombra and Volador Jr. No Limit were presented as "Anti-Mexican" heels ("bad guys") and soon began teaming with Okumura under the name La Ola Amarilla (Spanish for "The Yellow Wave") in matches against Mexicans. On July 10, 2009 No Limit teamed with Black Warrior to defeat the team of Héctor Garza, Toscano and El Sagrado, After the match Black Warrior made a challenge on behalf of Yujiro (as Yujiro does not speak Spanish) for a "hair vs. hair" match with Garza.[24] This led to all men being involved in a 15-man steel cage Luchas de Apuestas match at Infierno en el Ring that Naito won by pinning Toscano, forcing him to have his hair shaved off.[25] Following the match No Limit's focus was on Black Warrior, who had turned on them during the cage match. When Jyushin Thunder Liger toured Mexico in September, 2009 he joined the "Anti-Mexico" faction, teaming with No Limit and Okumura to defeat Team Mexico (Último Guerrero, Atlantis, Black Warrior and Héctor Garza) at the CMLL 76th Anniversary Show on September 18, 2009.[26] The following week Yujiro teamed with Okumura to win the 2009 Gran Alternativa tournament, defeating Toscano and Rouge in the first round, Héctor Garza and Ángel de Plata in the second round and Místico and Ángel de Oro in the finals.[27] The storyline feud between No Limit and Black Warrior reached its conclusion on October 16, 2009 as Black Warrior faced Yujiro in a Lucha de Apuesta, hair vs. hair match that Yujiro won two falls to one, forcing Black Warrior to have his hair shaved off after the match.[28] After the storyline with Black Warrior ended, No Limit began working with the team of El Texano Jr. and El Terrible in a feud that led to a Lucha de Apuesta hair vs. hair match between the two teams that was the main event of CMLL's Sin Salida show on December 4, 2009. After being successful throughout the summer and fall No Limit finally lost to Texano Jr. and Terrible at Sin Salida and were both shaved completely bald after the match per Lucha Libre traditions.[29]

Return to NJPW

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Chaos (2010–2014)

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On December 5, 2009, NJPW announced that Yujiro and Naito were returning to Japan as part of their annual January 4 Tokyo Dome show called Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome.[30] At the event Yujiro and Naito defeated Team 3D (Brother Ray and Brother Devon) and Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson) in a three-way hardcore match to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship.[31] No Limit had their first title defense on February 14, 2010, defeating El Texano Jr. and El Terrible to retain the title.[32] He began using his full name again in February 2010 to signal his progress.[33] On April 4 at New Dimension No Limit joined New Japan's top heel stable Chaos, led by the IWGP Heavyweight Champion Shinsuke Nakamura.[34] On May 3, 2010, at Wrestling Dontaku 2010 Takahashi and Naito lost the IWGP Tag Team Championship to Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue of Seigigun in a three-way match, which also included Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson).[35] On October 24 No Limit entered the 2010 G1 Tag League.[36] After three wins and two losses, they finished first in their block and advanced to the semifinals.[37] On November 7, after defeating Manabu Nakanishi and Strong Man in the semifinals, No Limit was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Yuji Nagata and Wataru Inoue.[38] On December 11, 2010, No Limit picked up a major win by defeating the TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Motor City Machine Guns, in a non–title match.[39] On May 3, 2011, No Limit failed in their attempt to regain the IWGP Tag Team Championship from Bad Intentions. After the match Takahashi walked out on Naito.[40][41] In May 2011 Takahashi took part in New Japan's first tour of the United States, the Invasion Tour 2011. On May 13 in Rahway, New Jersey, he entered the tournament to determine the first ever IWGP Intercontinental Champion, defeating Hideo Saito in his first round match.[42] The following day in New York City, Takahashi was eliminated from the tournament in the semifinal stage by his Chaos stablemate Toru Yano.[43] Upon their return to Japan, Takahashi turned on Naito on May 26, effectively dissolving No Limit.[44] Takahashi then joined Gedo, Jado and Masato Tanaka as the fourth member of the Chaos sub-group Complete Players.[45] On June 18 at Dominion 6.18, Takahashi defeated Naito in the first match between the former members of No Limit.[46] The two had a rematch on August 1 during the first day of the 2011 G1 Climax, where Takahashi was once again victorious.[47] Despite his strong start in the tournament, Takahashi only managed to win two more out of his eight remaining matches, finishing second to last in his block, whereas his former partner made it all the way to the finals.[48] On September 19, Naito defeated Takahashi in the third singles match between the two.[49] In the 2011 G1 Tag League, Takahashi teamed with Masato Tanaka with the team picking up three wins in their five group stage matches, including a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bad Intentions, on October 30.[50] However, a loss to Tetsuya Naito and Tomoaki Honma on October 4, with Naito again pinning Takahashi, meant that Takahashi and Tanaka narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.[51] Takahashi then got involved in Tanaka's IWGP Intercontinental Championship rivalry with MVP, which built to a tag team match on January 4, 2012, at Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome, where Takahashi and Tanaka were defeated by MVP and Shelton Benjamin.[52] On March 11, Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Hirooki Goto for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.[53]

Takahashi in his "ladies' man" gimmick in June 2013

On May 10, 2012, Takahashi returned to Mexico for another tour with CMLL.[54] During his first month back in Mexico, Takahashi mainly feuded with CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion Rush, which built to a match on June 5, where Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged Rush for his title.[55] Takahashi then transitioned into feuding with CMLL World Heavyweight Champion El Terrible, but again was unsuccessful in his title challenge on June 24.[56][57] Takahashi ended his two-month excursion and returned to Japan on July 6.[58] On September 17, Takahashi picked up a major win by pinning IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi in an eight-man tag team main event.[59] On October 8, Takahashi defeated Tetsuya Naito via referee stoppage, after taking advantage of his injured knee, after which he was named the number one contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.[60] On October 21, Takahashi again pinned Tanahashi in a six-man tag team main event.[61] On November 11 at Power Struggle, Takahashi received his first shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, but was defeated by Tanahashi.[62][63] On November 15, Takahashi participated in the NEVER Openweight Championship tournament, but was eliminated in his first round match by Karl Anderson.[64] From November 20 to December 1, Takahashi took part in the round-robin portion of the 2012 World Tag League, alongside Complete Players stablemate Masato Tanaka. The team finished with a record of three wins and three losses, failing to advance from their block.[65][66] On January 4, 2013, at Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome, Takahashi represented Chaos in an eight-man tag team match, where he, Bob Sapp, Takashi Iizuka and Toru Yano were defeated by Akebono, Manabu Nakanishi, MVP and Strong Man.[67] Later that same event, Takahashi also helped Masato Tanaka retain the NEVER Openweight Championship against Shelton Benjamin.[68]

The following month, Takahashi started a new rivalry with Togi Makabe.[69] The two first met each other in a singles match on February 10 at The New Beginning, where Makabe was victorious.[70] On March 11, Takahashi avenged the loss by defeating Makabe in the first round of the 2013 New Japan Cup.[71][72] Six days later, Takahashi, debuting a new "ladies' man" gimmick, was eliminated from the tournament in the second round by Davey Boy Smith Jr.[73] On March 23, Tomoaki Honma returned to New Japan to support Makabe in his war with Takahashi and Chaos.[74] Takahashi and Makabe faced off in another singles match on May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2013, where Makabe was victorious.[75] On June 22, Takahashi was defeated in another grudge match by former partner Tetsuya Naito, who was making his return to the ring from an eight-month break due to a knee injury.[76] The two had a rematch on August 1 on the opening day of the 2013 G1 Climax, where Takahashi was victorious.[77] When the tournament concluded on August 11, Takahashi finished in the middle of the block with a record of four wins and five losses, failing to advance to the finals.[78] On October 14 at King of Pro-Wrestling, Takahashi unsuccessfully challenged former partner Tetsuya Naito for the NEVER Openweight Championship and the number one contendership to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.[79]

Bullet Club (2014–2021)

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In April 2014, after being left off the Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome, Invasion Attack 2014 and Wrestling Dontaku 2014 cards and losing in the first round of the 2014 New Japan Cup, Takahashi began portraying a new disgruntled character, walking out on his Chaos partners either during a match or immediately afterwards.[80][81] On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2014, Takahashi turned on Chaos and jumped to Bullet Club by helping A.J. Styles defeat Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.[82][83] Takahashi wrestled his first match as a member of Bullet Club on May 25 at Back to the Yokohama Arena and, later that same event, entered the NEVER Openweight Championship picture by attacking the reigning champion, former Chaos stablemate Tomohiro Ishii.[84] On June 29, Takahashi defeated Ishii with help from the rest of Bullet Club to become the fourth NEVER Openweight Champion.[85] From July 21 to August 8, Takahashi took part in the 2014 G1 Climax, where he finished tied sixth in his block with a record of four wins and six losses.[86][87] It has been speculated that Takahashi's poor performances in the tournament led to his status in NJPW plummeting in comparison to the likes of Tomoaki Honma and Tomohiro Ishii.[88] On September 23 at Destruction in Okayama, Takahashi made his first successful defense of the NEVER Openweight Championship against former Chaos stablemate Yoshi-Hashi.[89] On October 13 at King of Pro-Wrestling, Takahashi lost the title back to Ishii in his second defense.[90][91] The following month, Takahashi entered the 2014 World Tag League, alongside A.J. Styles.[92] Despite a win over the reigning IWGP Tag Team Champions, Bullet Club stablemates Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson,[93] Takahashi and Styles failed to advance from their block with a record of four wins and three losses due to losing to Kazuchika Okada and Yoshi-Hashi on the final day.[94] During 2015, Takahashi took part in the 2015 New Japan Cup and 2015 G1 Climax tournaments, making it to the second round in the former and finishing the latter with a record of three wins and six losses.[95][96]

On January 4, 2016, at Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome, Takahashi took part in a match to determine the inaugural NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions, where he and his Bullet Club stablemates Bad Luck Fale and Tama Tonga were defeated by Jay Briscoe, Mark Briscoe and Toru Yano.[97] On February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka, Takahashi, Fale and Tonga defeated the Briscoes and Yano in a rematch to win the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.[98] After a three-day reign, the three lost the title back to the Briscoes and Yano at The New Beginning in Niigata.[99] Takahashi unsuccessfully tried to regain the title with Fale and Kenny Omega, but the three were defeated by Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin and Yoshitatsu on April 23.[100] On August 14, Takahashi teamed with Bullet Club's newest member, Hangman Page, to unsuccessfully challenge Jay and Mark Briscoe for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.[101] From November 18 to December 7, Takahashi and Page participated in the 2016 World Tag League, where they finished second in block A with record of four wins and three losses, thus failing to advance to the final.[102] On January 4, 2017,at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome, Takahashi, along with Fale and Page, participated in the first NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship gauntlet match representing Bullet Club, however, the team was unsuccessful in winning the title after Takahashi was submitted by Sanada, who would go on to win the match along with Los Ingobernables de Japón.[103] On March 12, 2017, Takahashi entered the 2017 New Japan Cup, facing Juice Robinson, where he was defeated, failing to advance into the second round.[104] In September 2017, Takahashi would begin to feud with Beretta, who had recently announced that the Roppongi Vice tag team with partner Rocky Romero would be disbanded and the former would graduate to the heavyweight division soon. The two would face of in tag matches throughout the Destruction 2017 tour, with Takahashi emerging victorious after each match. On September 16, 2017 at Destruction in Hiroshima, Takahashi along with Bullet Club stablemate Chase Owens were defeated by Roppongi Vice in their final match together. Post-match, Takahashi took to the mic, telling Beretta to return to the junior heavyweight division, claiming that the heavyweight division was too tough for him, and challenged him to a singles match, which was accepted by Beretta.[105] The match took place one week later at Destruction in Kobe on September 24, 2017, where Beretta defeated Takahashi, culminating their feud in the process.[106] From November 18 to December 11, 2017, Takahashi teamed up with Page once again for the 2017 World Tag League, where they finished third in block A with a record of four wins a three losses, failing to advance into the final.[107] On March 9, 2018. Takahashi entered the 2018 New Japan Cup, where he faced off against Juice Robinson in a rematch, but was yet again defeated by Robinson, failing to advance into the second round.[108] At the World Tag League, Takahashi again teamed with Page, scoring five wins and eight losses. At the end of the tournament and in the midst of the Bullet Club Civil War, Takahashi became an official associate of The Elite. After the sub-group's departure from Bullet Club and New Japan, he and Owens, who was also kicked out, were welcomed back into BC by Tama Tonga.

At the World Tag League, Takahashi teamed with Kenta, scoring eight wins and seven losses.[109] At Wrestle Kingdom 14, Takahashi was involved in losing efforts in an eight man tag team match on the first night and a NEVER Openweight six-man Tag Team Championship gauntlet the second night.[110][111]

After missing the New Japan Cup the year before due to injury, Yujiro participated in the 2020 tournament, being eliminated by Hirooki Goto in the first round.[112] Later that year he would embark on a feud with Kazuchika Okada, losing to him in a singles match at Sengoku Lord. Later in the year, Takahashi competed in the G1 for the first time in five years, losing almost every match in his block, only defeating Jeff Cobb in the last day.[113][114] Takahashi teamed with Evil, in the World Tag League tournament, where they finished with 6 points, failing to advance to the finals.[115] At Wrestle Kingdom 15, Takahashi entered but failed to win the New Japan Rambo match.[116]

In March of 2021, Takahashi entered the New Japan Cup, but was defeated by Yoshi-Hashi in the first round.[117] In September, Takahashi entered the G1 Climax 31 tournament, finishing with 5 points, failing to advance to the finals. However, one of his wins was against the previous year's winner, Kota Ibushi and his match against Shingo Takagi ended in a double countout.[118]

Bullet Club's House of Torture (2021–present)

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In September, Roppongi 3k imploded after Sho attacked Yoh after a surprising, poor run in the Super Junior Tag League. Sho accepted a Bullet Club shirt from Evil who stood alongside Takahashi and Dick Togo with an alternative design labeled House of Torture[broken anchor], officially starting a new sub-group.[119] At Power Struggle, Takahashi, Evil and Sho, defeated Chaos to win the Never Openweight six-man tag team championships.[120] Takahashi once again teamed with Evil in the World Tag League, they finished second in the block advancing to the finals, but lost to Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) in the finals.[121] On Night 2 of Wrestle Kingdom 15, Evil, Sho and Takahashi, retained the 6-man titles against CHAOS.[122] Takahashi, entered the New Japan Cup tournament, but lost in the first round once again, to Tetsuya Naito.[123] At Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall, House of Torture retained the 6-man championships against Suzuki-Gun, but lost them to Chaos at NJPW New Japan Road.[124] [125] In June, Takahashi was announced to be competing in the G1 Climax 32 tournament competing in the D Block.[126] He finished the tournament with 6 points, failing to advance to the semi-finals.[127]

Championships and accomplishments

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Takahashi as the NEVER Openweight Champion

Luchas de Apuestas record

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Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Yujiro (hair) Black Warrior (hair) Mexico City Súper Viernes - El Gran Desafío October 16, 2009 [28]
Los Hijos del Averno (El Texano, Jr. and El Terrible) (hair) No Limit
(Yujiro and Naito) (hair)
Mexico City Sin Salida December 4, 2009 [29]

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