Samson Kutsuwada

Tomotsugu Kutsuwada (轡田 友継) was a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Samson Kutsuwada (サムソン・クツワダ).

He joined Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in August 1967. He trained under Karl Gotch, and debuted in 1971. After becoming one of the original All Japan Pro Wrestling wrestlers, he won the All Asia Tag Team Championship with Akihisa Mera in October 1976. He retired in 1977.

All Japan Pro Wrestling held a ceremony in his honor during an event on 16 October 2004 in Iida, Nagano.

Championships and accomplishments

 * All Japan Pro Wrestling
 * All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Akihisa Mera
 * World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
 * NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Hito Tojo (1), Waldo Von Erich (1), Les Roberts (1)