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Takuro Niki
is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to Active Advance Pro Wrestling where he is a former 2AW Openweight Champion. He is also known for competing in Tenryu Project and Wrestle-1. Professional wrestling career Wrestle-1 (2019–2020) Niki made his professional wrestling in Wrestle-1 at ''Wrestle Soul'', an event promoted on September 28, 2019, where he fell short to one of his coaches Shuji Kondo in a dark exhibition match. On April 1, 2020, at ''W-1 WRESTLE-1 Tour 2020 Trans Magic'', Wrestle-1 has held its last event before closure. Niki competed two times. First in a winning effort against Takanori Ito, and secondly, in a battle royal won by Manabu Soya and featuring various other members of the roster such as Cima, El Lindaman, Hiroshi Yamato, Jiro Kuroshio, Ryota Hama, Yasufumi Nakanoue and many others. Active Advance Pro Wrestling (2020–present) Niki made his debut in Active Advance Pro Wrestling at ''2AW Launching Business 1st Anniversary'' on July 5, 2020, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsubame, Niigata
is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 77,382 in 29,406 households, and a population density of 697 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Tsubame is located in the coastal plains of central Niigata Prefecture, but does not have a coastline on the Sea of Japan. The Shinano River flows through the city. Surrounding municipalities *Niigata Prefecture ** Niigata ** Nagaoka ** Sanjō ** Yahiko Climate Tsubame has a Humid climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Tsubame is 12.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2093 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.12 °C, and lowest in January, at around 1.2 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Tsubame has remained relatively unchanged over the past 50 years. Histor ... [...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] |
Tenryu Project International Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling tag team championship contested for in the Japanese promotion Wrestle Association R, and later Dragon Gate and Tenryu Project. This title was the first tag team championship in Japan dedicated to junior heavyweight wrestlers. In the revived Tenryu Project, the title is also referred to as the . History The title was created in Wrestle Association R (WAR) on February 23, 1996, when Fuyuki-gun (Gedo and Lionheart) defeated Lance Storm and Yuji Yasuraoka in a tournament final. It was deemed inactive in 2000 when WAR folded, and was later revived by Dragon Gate on August 8, 2006. The I-J belts would be unified with the new Dragon Gate Open the Twin Gate Championship, a tag title made specifically for Dragon Gate, on October 12, 2007. In September 2010, the championship was reactivated by Tenryu Project. Reigns As of , , there have been a total of 27 reigns (including one unrecognized) shared among 22 teams and 34 individuals. The current champio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Wu (wrestler)
is a Japanese professional wrestler who worked for Wrestle-1 until its closure in 2020. He is currently a freelancer. Professional wrestling career All Japan Pro Wrestling (2012–2013) Andy Wu debuted for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) on July 15, 2012, teaming with Yasufumi Nakanoue in a losing effort against Minoru Tanaka and Gillette. In July, he entered the 2012 Junior Hyper League but finishes with no wins. He also competed in the 2013 Junior Hyper Tag League with Sushi and managed to pick up two wins but would not proceed to the next stage. Afterwards, Wu would go on a learning excursion to Mexico to train under Pantera. He wrestled briefly whilst in Mexico, making rare appearances in Queretaro in the summer and wrestling a dark match for International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG) on August 18. During his time in Mexico, backstage issues led to the resignation of Keiji Mutoh and several other wrestlers effective July 1. When Wu returned to Japan, he would choos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takumi Baba
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Pro Wrestling Zero1 where he is a World Junior and International Junior Heavyweight Champion. He is also known for his work in Wrestle-1 and in the Japanese independent scene. Professional wrestling career Wrestle-1 (2017–2020) Baba made his professional wrestling debut in Wrestle-1 on the second night of the ''W-1 WRESTLE-1 Autumn Bout 2017'' from November 12, where he teamed up with Koji Doi in a losing effort against Masayuki Kono and Shuji Kondo. He continued working regularly for the company and even taking part in matches disputed for various accomplishments. At ''W-1 WRESTLE WARS'' on March 21, 2019, he competed in a rumble match for the Wrestle-1 Result Championship won by the retaining Kuma Arashi and also involving Sushi, Tsugutaka Sato, Ganseki Tanaka, Masayuki Mitomi and others. He wrestled his final match for the company on January 25, 2020, at ''W-1 WRESTLE-1 Wrestle Soul Vol. 3'' where he teamed up wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuhito Takaiwa
is a Koreans in Japan, Zainichi-Korean professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is one of the more well-traveled junior heavyweights in Japan, having wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Pro Wrestling Zero1, as well as making special appearances in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Pro Wrestling Noah. Takaiwa is known for his work as a tag team specialist, most notably winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship a number of times in 1998 and 1999 alongside Shinjiro Otani. Professional wrestling career New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1992–2000) While attending vocational school, Takaiwa passed the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) entry exam and began training with the promotion in 1992. Takaiwa was part of the same trainee class as Shinjiro Otani and the two became frequent opponents and tag team partners when they eventually debuted. Takaiwa debuted on July 21, 1992, losing to Satoshi Kojima. In 1993, Takaiwa took part in the Young Lions Cup, fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenkaichi Junior
is an annual professional wrestling round-robin tournament held by Pro Wrestling Zero1 to determine the top junior heavyweight wrestler in the promotion, typically contested in late November/December. In addition to Zero1 members, it has frequently included outside stars, mainly freelancers performing in the Japanese independent scene. The tournament has lately been presented as featuring two blocks, each with five participants, with the two block winners facing off in the final to determine the overall champion. In 2002, from 2006 to 2016, and between 2018 and 2019, the tournament featured only knock-out stages. Results List of winners 2002 The inaugural edition of the tournament was held between November 15 and December 15, 2002. 2004 The 2004 edition of the tournament took place between April 8 and April 30. 2005 The 2005 edition of the tournament took place between May 20 and May 29. 2006 The 2006 edition of the tournament took place between August 24 and 26. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pro Wrestling Zero1
, often referred to simply as Zero1 and sometimes referred to as Pro Wrestling Zero1 Catch as Catch Can (stylized as ZERO1 and PRO WRESTLING ZERO1 CATCH AS CATCH CAN, respectively), is a Professional wrestling in Japan, Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded in 2001. Formerly known as Pro Wrestling Zero-One and Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max (stylized as Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE and Pro Wrestling Zero1-MAX, respectively), it was affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from 2001 until late 2004, and briefly reaffiliated in 2011. It was also affiliated with Wrestling Superstars Live, AWA Superstars of Wrestling (AWA) from 2005 until late 2007, the Global Professional Wrestling Alliance (GPWA) from 2006 to 2009, and was affiliated with the United Wrestling Network (UWN) from 2017 to 2022. History As Pro Wrestling Zero-One The promotion was founded by former New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) star Shinya Hashimoto who was quickly joined by Shinjiro Otani. In 2000, Hashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohei Sato
is a Japanese professional wrestler contracted with Pro Wrestling Zero1. Sato is also a former mixed martial artist. Career A former judoka and amateur wrestler, Sato made his transition to mixed martial arts after meeting Kazunari Murakami and Sanshu Tsubakichi. He joined the Shooto promotion, winning the 1998 All Japan Amateur Shooto Championships over Takashi Okada in the heavyweight class, and later turning professional and gaining two wins over Anthony Netzler and Katsuhisa Fujii. He then retired from MMA in order to start in professional wrestling, debuting in Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE in 2001. Championships and accomplishments *Active Advance Pro Wrestling :* 2AW Openweight Championship (1 time) *All Japan Pro Wrestling :* All Asia Tag Team Championship ( 1 time) – with Hirotaka Yokoi :*World Tag Team Championship ( 1 time) – with Shuji Ishikawa :*All Asia Tag Team Title League (2003) – with Hirotaka Yokoi * Big Japan Pro Wrestling :* BJW World Strong Heavyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayato Yoshida
is a Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion, promotion Active Advance Pro Wrestling where he is the former Active Advance Pro Wrestling Openweight Championship, 2AW Openweight Champion in his three time. Professional wrestling career Kaientai Dojo/Active Advance Pro Wrestling (2015-present) Yoshida is best known for his time with Active Advance Pro Wrestling. He made his professional wrestling debut in the promotion before the Kaientai Dojo rebranding, on November 1, 2015, at ''K-DOJO Club-K Super In Korakuen'', show where he teamed up with Dinosaur Takuma and defeated Shu Asakawa, Go Asakawa and Kyu Mogami. Yoshida won many championships promoted by the company, the first of them being the Strongest-K Tag Team Championship which he won by teaming up with his Nex4 partner Kyu Mogami at ''Club-K Super In Korakuen Hall'' on November 6, 2016, after defeating Sekitoba (Kotaro Yoshino and Taishi Takizaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2AW Tag Team Championship
The 2AW Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by the Japanese promotion Active Advance Pro Wrestling. There have been a total of seventeen reigns shared between fifteen different teams consisting of twenty distinctive champions. The current title holders are Makoto Oishi and Shiori Asahi who are in their first reign as a team. Title history There have been a total of seventeen reigns shared between fifteen different teams consisting of twenty distinctive champions. The first champions were Ayato Yoshida and Tank Nagai. Yoshida, Kengo Mashimo and Tatsuya Hanami hold the record for the most individual reigns with three each, while Kengo Mashimo and Tatsuya Hanami hold the record for the most reigns as a team with two. The current champions are Makoto Oishi and Shiori Asahi who defeated Buttobe Missile Kickers (Daiju Wakamatsu and Taishi Takizawa) to win the titles at ''2AW Grand Slam In Korakuen Hall'' in Tokyo, Japan on March 23, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
