Yasutaka Yano (矢野安崇 Yano Yasutaka, born August 10, 2000 in Ehime, Japan) is a Japanese professional wrestler best known for working in Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah).
Early life[]
Since junior high school, Yano inspered to become a professional wrestler, with Kotaro Suzuki being one of his idols, leading him to practice athletics and wrestling. After graduating from high school, he joined the Pro Wrestling Noah dojo in March 2019.
Professional wrestling career[]
Pro Wrestling NOAH (2020–2023)[]
After nineteen months, in the Pro Wrestling Noah dojo, Yano made his official debut against fellow rookie Kinya Okada on October 28, 2020 in a losing effort. As is customary for most professional wrestlers, Inamura spent most of his matches losing to other, more experienced wrestlers, which would help put over other wrestlers while at the same time give Yano some in-ring, televised, experience.
Shortly after his debut Yano became Yoshinari Ogawa's protégé. On November 13, 2021, during a post-match interview, Yano challenged Los Perros del Mal de Japón (Eita and Nosawa Rongai) to a title match on behalf of himself and Yoshinari Ogawa for the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship at Noah the Best. However, Rongai refused stating that in order to challenge them it had to be HAYATA and Ogawa, and instead gave him a handicap match, before attacking Yano. On November 23, Yano and Ogawa defeated Nosawa Rongai in a handicap match, with Yano picking up the victory for his team. Afterwards, Rongai attacked him and cut part of his hair with a pair of scissors. On June 1, 2023, NOAH terminated Yano's contract.
In wrestling[]
- Finishing moves
- Diving cross body
- Dropkick
- Nickname
- "Blue Hope"