Masato Yoshino
| Masato Yoshino | |
|---|---|
Yoshino in 2009 | |
| Born | July 17, 1980 Higashiōsaka, Osaka, Japan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Masato Yoshino Yoshino Yossino Speed Star Sexy Tarzan |
| Billed height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Billed weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Trained by | Último Dragón Jorge "Skayde" Rivera |
| Debut | September 2, 2000 |
| Retired | August 1, 2021 |
Masato Yoshino (吉野正人, Yoshino Masato, born July 17, 1980) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler, best known for working in Dragon Gate, where he was known as Speed Star. Dragon Gate's second Grand Slam champion, having been a record six-time Open the Brave Gate Champion, four-time Open the Dream Gate Champion and two-time King of Gate winner, Yoshino was one of the most decorated and longest-tenured wrestlers in Dragon Gate. He made his debut in 2000 as part of Toryumon's Toryumon 2000 Project, where he graduated as part of the 7th term.
In his nearly 21-year professional wrestling career, he notably also wrestled for Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling NOAH and Dragon Gate USA (Dragon Gate's United States expansion). He also was influential on many professional wrestlers, both in Japan and the rest of the world due to his high-flying technique and advanced move-set. He retired on August 1, 2021, where he and Naruki Doi were defeated by Eita and long-time rival BxB Hulk.