Born in Detroit, Michigan raised in Tokyo, Japan. I grew up with a mom who is a published author of short stories and poetry based on Japanese legends and folklore and a Professor of Romantic Poetry. A father who was a Professor of World Languages. I grew up with a love of history, and literature, and I was a fan of professional wrestling and the Highlander movies and series. I was enrolled in a martial arts school where I was lucky enough to be taught by a master of many disciplines. I also enrolled in fencing in junior high. Became master of every type of swordplay. I was one of the best in my martial arts studies. Sharing the top spot with the Sensei's daughter. Which I don't mind. I graduated high school. Went to university and got a doctorate in literature. I became a professional wrestler pretty soon after I got my doctorate. I incorporated what I learned over the years of swordplay and martial arts into my wrestling style. Got the nickname The Sword from Jay White as he said I was the toughest and most tenacious opponent he ever faced. He should know I took the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship from him and held it for almost three years. I met the beautiful Britt Baker and to be honest, I fell in love with her. But she was in town for a scouting run for AEW. But I declined her offer but we agreed to keep in touch throughout the rest of 2021, all of 2022 and 2023. In late 2023, at the behest or should I say nagging of my mother, I signed with WWE. The go-home show of Raw before Fastlane. I got a hysterical phone call from Britt. That's where the story begins...All Rights Reserved