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Hiroshi Tanahashi

Nov 13, 1976 (48 years old) in Ōgaki, Gifu, Japan

Hiroshi Tanahashi is a Japanese professional wrestler, sports executive and podcaster. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he serves as the president and representative director of the promotion, and is also an active wrestler.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, his accolades in NJPW include a record setting eight reigns as IWGP Heavyweight Champion, a record three reigns as IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, two reigns as IWGP Intercontinental Champion, one reign as NJPW World Television Champion, three reigns as IWGP Tag Team Champion, one reign as NEVER Openweight Champion and six reigns as NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion. All totaled, Tanahashi has won 26 championships in NJPW. He has also won NJPW's premier tournament, the G1 Climax, on three occasions (2007, 2015 and 2018) and won the New Japan Cup twice, in 2005 and 2008, and is recognised as the fourth wrestler to accomplish NJPW's Triple Crown and the second to accomplish its Grand Slam, making him one of the most decorated wrestlers in NJPW.

Known For

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All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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All Elite Wrestling: Collision
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Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders
Soji Kuruse / Robol Bugster
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Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Himself
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AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door
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NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
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ROH & NJPW: G1 Supercard
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
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