Background
Yokota was born on July 25, 1961 in Tokyo, Japan.
横田 利美ジャガー横田
Yokota was born on July 25, 1961 in Tokyo, Japan.
She is widely considered one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time, and, during her heyday in the early 1980s, was considered one of the best wrestlers in the world, irrespective of gender. She spent the majority of her career as a headliner for the All Japan Women"s promotion (AJW). All Japan Women"s Pro Wrestling (1977-1986)
Having been inspired to join AJW by 1970s stars, the Beauty Pair (Jackie Sato and Maki Ueda), Yokota debuted on June 28, 1977 in Tokyo at the age of 15, against Mayumi Takahashi.
She was 19 years old at the time of her first title reign.
During her second world title run, she had very notable feuds with Devil Masami and Lioness Asuka (of the Crush Gals), but had to vacate the championship in 1985 due to a shoulder injury. Retirement (1986-1995)
After her early retirement in 1986 (she was 24), she became a trainer for AJW. Notable students of hers include Manami Toyota, Toshiyo Yamada, Megumi Kudo, Kyoko Inoue, and Takako Inoue.
Jd" (1995-1998)
In 1995 she came out of retirement to form her promotion Jd", and wrestled as its top star until 1998, when she retired for a second time. Retirement (1998-2004)
Yokota stayed retired from 1998 to 2004, as she started to have a family.
Freelance (2004-present)
Yokota was married in August 2004 to the lead vocalist for the obscure but seminal 1980s Hokkaido based hardcore band "Tranquilizer".
She has since returned to professional wrestling as a freelancer, including a stint as part of the Monster faction in HUSTLE as Jaguar Y.
Finishing moves
Shuttle Loop Buster (High–angle release German suplex)
Suplex powerslam – Innovated
Fisherman brainbuster
Kneeling spike double underhook powerbomb – Innovated
Hurricanrana
Hip attack
Moonsault press
All Japan Women"s Pro-Wrestling
AJW Championship (1 time)
AJW Junior Championship (1 time)
WWWA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
WWWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jumbo Hori
AJW Hall of Fame (1998)
JDStar
AWF World Women"s Championship (1 time)
TWF World Women"s Championship (1 time)
TWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Yuko Kosugi
Universal Wrestling Association
University of Western Australia World Women"s Championship (1 time)
World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana
WWWD World Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Sareee
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996).