10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ultimo Dragon

9. He Is The Inventor Of The Asai Moonsault

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBTe0bNfjKU Springboard moonsaults are a dime a dozen these days, with half the WWE roster and a large percentage of indie workers comfortable taking to the skies. When Ultimo Dragon first tried the move in the early 90s, however, it was mind-blowing stuff. Yes, Ultimo Dragon is the first (known) person to have done a springboard moonsault to a standing opponent on the outside of the ring. Thus, the move is named after him (his real name is Yoshihiro Asai).
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