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Ren Ayabe
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He is also known for his tenure with Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (JTO) and for his work in various other Japanese independent scene promotions. Professional wrestling career Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (2020–present) Ayabe made his professional wrestling debut in Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out at ''JTO Yume'' on September 2, 2020, where he fell short to Kanon in singles competition. Ayabe is a former King of JTO Champion, title which he first won at a house show from April 9, 2023, by defeating Yasu Urano. He is also a former and inaugural JTO Openweight Champion, title which he won alongside the finals of the 2023 J1 League tournament by defeating Ryuya Takekura. All Japan Pro Wrestling (2022–present) Ayabe made his debut in All Japan Pro Wrestling on the second night of the ''AJPW New Year Wars 2022'' from January 3, where he teamed up with Shuji Ishikawa and Tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. , the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854, and a population density of 6,093 people per km2 (15,781 people per sq mi). Its total area is . Etymology The name ''Saitama'' originally comes from the of what is now the city of Gyōda in the northern part of what is now known as Saitama Prefecture. ''Sakitama'' has an ancient history and is mentioned in the famous 8th century poetry anthology . The pronunciation has changed from Sakitama to Saitama over the years. With the 2001 merger of Urawa, Ōmiya, and Yono, it was decided that a new name, one fitting for this newly created prefectural capital, was needed. The prefectural name was changed from ''kanji'' into ''hiragana'', thus was born. It is the only prefectural capital in Japan whose name is always written in ''hiragan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiro Kuroshio
, best known as and known as , is a Japanese professional wrestler and internet personality. Kuroshio is known for his work in the Wrestle-1 promotion, where he was a former Wrestle-1 Result Champion and Wrestle-1 Tag Team Champion before leaving the promotion in January 2019. He worked for WWE from 2020 until his release in 2023, performing for the NXT brand under the ring name Ikemen Jiro, where he notably formed a tag team with Kushida known as Jacket Time. Higuchi portrays an ''ikemen'' character, reflected in his aliases, ring attire and mannerisms. Since his release from WWE in 2023, he has gone under the ring name Kuroshio Tokyo Japan, retaining his ''ikemen'' character in the process. Early life Higuchi was born in Adachi, Tokyo. When he was young, he often attended professional wrestling events with his father, who was a fan. His father became friends with the elder brother of Yoshihiro Tajiri, which in turn led to a friendship with Tajiri himself. He started tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kento Miyahara
is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is a six time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion. He was trained by Kensuke Sasaki and started his career in his Kensuke Office promotion in February 2008, before joining AJPW in January 2014. He won his first title, the All Asia Tag Team Championship, in August 2014. He has also held AJPW's World Tag Team Championship. In February 2016, Miyahara won AJPW's top title, the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, becoming the youngest winner of the title in the process until March 20, 2024, when Yuma Anzai break his record at 24 years. He has since won the title five more times and is tied with Toshiaki Kawada for the most title defenses with ten. He is known for his charismatic and energetic demeanor in his matches and segments, with him adding brash and anti-authority rhetoric within his later years as the "Best of the Best". Professional wrestling career Kensuke Office / Diamond Ring (2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuma Aoyagi
is a Japanese professional wrestler working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. A member of the Zennichi Shin Jidai stable, he is a former AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, a two-time All Asia Tag Team Champion, and a three-time World Tag Team Championship (AJPW), AJPW World Tag Team Champion. He is also the older brother of professional wrestler and fellow AJPW signee Atsuki Aoyagi. Early life Yuma Aoyagi was born on November 2, 1995, in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture of Japan. Up to Junior High School, Aoyagi would be playing soccer and watching professional wrestling on television and in live venues, along with his father who also was a pro wrestling fan. While giving his high school exams at Tagawa High School in Nagano Prefecture, he would go from liking pro-wrestling to telling his parents that he was determined to become a pro wrestler. Professional wrestling career All Japan Pro Wrestling (2014–present) After graduating from high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideki Suzuki
is a Japanese professional wrestling, professional wrestler and Catch wrestling, catch wrestler signed to All Japan Pro Wrestling. Trained by Billy Robinson, Suzuki started his career with the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) promotion in 2008. In 2014, he left IGF to become a freelancer, starting to work for promotions such as Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW), Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1) and Wrestle-1 (W-1). He is a former two-time BJW World Strong Heavyweight Champion, a former one-time Zero1 World Heavyweight Championship (Zero1), World Heavyweight, NWA United National Heavyweight Championship, NWA United National Heavyweight, Wrestle-1 Champion and NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Champion. In 2017, Fighting TV Samurai named Suzuki the MVP in Japanese independent wrestling. In 2021, Suzuki signed with WWE, where he performed on the NXT (WWE brand), NXT brand under the ring name Hachiman as a member of Diamond Mine (professional wrestling), Diamond Mine, and also worked as a coach at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suwama
is a Japanese professional wrestler better known simply as . He is best known for his work in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is a former record eight-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and a seven-time World Tag Team Champion. He is also part of the promotion's board of directors. Professional wrestling career All Japan Pro Wrestling Early days (2004–2006) Suwama was scouted and recruited to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) by Hiroshi Hase, particularly because of his amateur wrestling background. He joined the All Japan dojo on March 1, 2004, and teamed with AJPW president Keiji Mutoh early in his career, defeating many of his seniors. In 2005, he defeated Muto in the 2005 Champion Carnival. Voodoo Murders (2006–2008) Suwama aligned himself with the Voodoo Murders stable on January 8, 2006, following a Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship match between Satoshi Kojima and stable leader Taru. Upon joining the group, he officially changed his name to Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galeno Del Mal
Galeno del Mal (born August 20, 2001), known mononymously by the ring name Galeno, is a Mexican luchador, a masked professional wrestler, currently competing in Pro Wrestling Noah where he is the current GHC National Champion in his first reign and a member of All Rebellion. Personal life Galeno del Mal is part of the Wagner wrestling family and Moreno wrestling family. He is the son of Dr. Wagner Jr. and Rossy Moreno. His ring name translates to ''Evil Doctor'', which was also a nickname used by his father and grandfather Dr. Wagner. His real name is not a matter of official record as he is an ''enmascarado'', which by ''lucha libre'' traditions means that his personal life is kept secret from the general public. He finished high school on the advice of his parents, but they both supported his decision to go into professional wrestling. Professional wrestling career Galeno del Mal made his debut under that name at 17 years old on Christmas Day 2018 in Arena Azteca Budok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayato Tamura
(born September 13, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for Gleat, where he is the former longest reign one-time G-Rex Champion. He is best known for his time in Pro Wrestling Zero1, where he is a former World Heavyweight Championship (Zero1). Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2019–present) Tamura made his professional wrestling debut at ''JTO Yume'', an event promoted by Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out at September 24, 2019, where he fell short to his coach Taka Michinoku. At ''YPW Kubota Brothers Produce ~ We Can Do It!!'', an event promoted by Yanagase Pro Wrestling on November 15, 2020, he teamed up with Arata to defeat Jade and Shogun Okamoto. Pro Wrestling Zero1 (2020–2021) Tamura made his debut in Pro Wrestling Zero1 on August 27, 2020, at ''ZERO1 New ZERO1'' where he defeated Chris Vice to win the World Heavyweight Championship. At ''BJW/ZERO1 Clash'', a cross-over event promoted by Zero1 in partnership with Big Japan Pro Wrestlin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokuto Omori
(born June 28, 1995) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist signed to the Japanese promotions All Japan Pro Wrestling where he is a former All Asia Tag Team Champion. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2018–present) Omori sometimes wrestles for other promotions in the Japanese independent scene. At ''K-DOJO Chiba Festival 2019'', an event promoted by Kaientai Dojo on May 1, 2019, Omori defeated Tatsuya Hanami. All Japan Pro Wrestling (2018–present) Omori made his professional wrestling debut on the second night of the 2018 Real World Tag League from November 17, 2018, where he fell short to Yusuke Okada. On the first night of the ''AJPW New Year Wars 2021'' tour from January 2, Omori participated in a 22-man battle royal won by The Bodyguard and also involving Shigehiro Irie, Takayuki Ueki, Yoshitatsu, Osamu Nishimura and others. On the third night of the ''AJPW Champions ~ 50th Anniversary Tour '' on March 21, 2022, Omor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuhiko Nakajima
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working as a freelancer, though he primarily works with GLEAT. He is a former Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion in All Japan Pro Wrestling and a two-time GHC Heavyweight Champion in Pro Wrestling Noah. Known as "The Mad Wolf" and "The Dark Assassin" (among other nicknames), he is best known for his time in Pro Wrestling Noah. He started his career in Riki Choshu's Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling (WJ) promotion before heading to Kensuke Sasaki's Kensuke Office/Diamond Ring dojo and promotion. In AJPW, he is a former World Junior Heavyweight Champion. An accomplished karateka, his style is based upon strong, fast kicks and strikes; his style has been dubbed by Nakajima as , which was later changed to "XX Style" following a copyright dispute with IGF. Nakajima made his professional debut aged 15 in a mixed martial arts contest, and immediately made a name for himself in puroresu, earning the nickname "Supernova" and fac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World's Strongest Tag Determination League
__NOTOC__ The , more commonly known in the West as the Real World Tag League, is an annual professional wrestling tournament held by All Japan Pro Wrestling since 1977, usually, run on the first weeks of December. The first tournament was actually called the Open Tag League, but it was renamed to its present name the following year. The tournament is held under round-robin rules, with 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss; in earlier tournaments, only a time limit draw would provide the one point, with other methods (such as a Double Disqualification and Double Countouts) providing nothing for either team. The name "Real World Tag League" was a mistranslation by AJPW promoter Giant Baba; "saikyō" in Japanese means "strongest," not "real", but Baba used Engrish for promotional material. Between 1988 and 1994, the World Tag Team Championship was annually vacated in time for the tournament, which would be used to determine the new champions. The rule was reinstated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
