Samson Kutsuwada
| Samson Kutsuwada | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Birth name | Tomotsugu Kutsuwada |
| Born | May 1, 1947 |
| Died | October 12, 2004 (aged 57) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) |
The Great Tojo Hiro Tojo Samson Kutsuwada Tiger Mask (South Korea) |
| Trained by | Karl Istaz |
| Debut | August 1967 |
| Retired | 1977 |
Tomotsugu Kutsuwada (轡田 友継 Kutsuwada Tomotsugu, May 1, 1947 – October 12, 2004) was a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Samson Kutsuwada (サムソン・クツワダ Samuson Kutsuwada).
He joined Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in August 1967. He trained under Karl Istaz, 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.
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