| Akio Sato | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akio Sato |
| Born | February 13, 1953 Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Niccoli |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Akio Sato[1] Sato[1] Mr. Rising Sun Shima[1] Shima Shinja[1] |
| Billed height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Billed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Billed from | Tokyo, Japan |
| Debut | October 13, 1970 |
| Retired | 1996 |
Akio Sato (佐藤 昭雄, Satō Akio, born February 13, 1953) is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation as Sato, a member of the Orient Express.[1]