New Japan Pro-Wrestling (新日本プロレス, Shin Nihon Puroresu?) is a major professional wrestling promotion in Japan, founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972 and owned by Yuke's. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, it is the largest wrestling promotion in Japan and one of the largest in the world.
NJPW is known for openly engaging in working agreements with various MMA and pro wrestling promotions around the world, including: World Wrestling Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, WAR, Ring of Honor, PRIDE Fighting Championships, and various other MMA/pro wrestling promotions.
Roster
See: New Japan Pro Wrestling roster
Titles promoted
New Japan has its own governing body, the International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP). IWGP titles, in order of founding, and current champions are:
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