New Japan Pro-Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (新日本プロレス, Shin Nihon Puroresu) is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in January 1972. It is one of the largest and most successful wrestling promotions in the world and is known for its strong style of wrestling, which emphasizes realistic and hard-hitting matches.
History[edit | edit source]
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) was established by Antonio Inoki after his departure from the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance. The promotion held its first event on March 6, 1972, at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo. NJPW quickly gained popularity and became a major force in the Japanese wrestling scene.
Championships[edit | edit source]
NJPW features several prestigious championships, including:
- IWGP Heavyweight Championship
- IWGP Intercontinental Championship
- IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
- IWGP Tag Team Championship
- IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
- NEVER Openweight Championship
- NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
Tournaments[edit | edit source]
NJPW is known for its annual tournaments, which attract top talent from around the world. Some of the most notable tournaments include:
International Expansion[edit | edit source]
In recent years, NJPW has expanded its reach internationally, holding events in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The promotion has also formed partnerships with other wrestling organizations, such as Ring of Honor (ROH) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Notable Wrestlers[edit | edit source]
Over the years, NJPW has been home to many legendary wrestlers, including:
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Professional wrestling
- Antonio Inoki
- IWGP Heavyweight Championship
- G1 Climax
- Hiroshi Tanahashi
- Kazuchika Okada
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Kenny Omega
- Tetsuya Naito
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