New Japan Pro Wrestling
Japanese professional wrestling promotion
New Japan Pro Wrestling (新日本プロレス, Shin Nihon Puroresu), also known as NJPW, is Japanese professional wrestling promotion.[1]
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Acronym | NJPW |
Established | June 1972 |
Style | Strong Style |
Location | Japan |
Founder(s) | Antonio Inoki |
Owner(s) | Bushiroad Inc. |
NJPW is the largest wrestling promoter in Japan. NJPW has working agreements with other promoters, including: World Wrestling Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and PRIDE Fighting Championships.[1]

History Edit
NJPW was founded in 1972 by Kanji Inoki.[1]
Since 1999, Tatsumi Fujinami has been president.[1]
In 2012, Inoki continued to be known for innovation in the business.[1]
Champions Edit
Current champions Edit
Men's Edit
Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Reign | Notes |
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IWGP World Heavyweight Championship | Sanada | April 8, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Kazuchika Okada at Sakura Genesis. |
IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship | Will Ospreay | June 25, 2023 | 2 | Defeated Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door. |
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship | Hiromu Takahashi | January 4, 2023 | 5 | Defeated Taiji Ishimori, El Desperado, and Master Wato in a four-way match at Wrestle Kingdom 17. |
NEVER Openweight Championship | David Finlay | May 3, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Tama Tonga at Wrestling Dontaku. |
Strong Openweight Championship | Eddie Kingston | July 5, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Kenta at Independence Day. |
KOPW 2023 | Taichi | April 29, 2023 | 2 (interm) | Defeated Shingo Takagi Takagi-Style Triad match at Wrestling Satsuma No Kumi. |
NJPW World Television Championship | Zack Sabre Jr. | January 4, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Ren Narita at Wrestle Kingdom 17 to become the first champion. |
Women's Edit
Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Reign | Notes |
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IWGP Women's Championship | Mayu Iwatani | April 23, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Mercedes Moné at All Star Grand Queendom. |
NJPW World Television Championship | Giulia | July 5, 2023 | 1 | Defeated Willow Nightingale at Independence Day. |
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