Hiroshi Tanahashi (棚橋弘至, Tanahashi Hiroshi, born November 13, 1976) [1] [2] is a Japanese professional wrestler, sports executive and podcaster. [8] [9] 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.

Jan 7, 2025 · After announcing his retirement for January 4 2026, Hiroshi Tanahashi had to put his career on the line one year early at Wrestle Kingdom 19. With that match behind him, and after a surprise encounter with Katsuyori Shibata at Wrestle Dynasty, Tanahashi now embarks on the Road to New Beginning.

Oct 14, 2024 · New Japan’s long-time “Ace” and current president Hiroshi Tanahashi celebrated the 25th of his in-ring debut for the company at NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling event today (Oct. 14) in Tokyo. He did so by teaming with Shota Umino & El Phantasmo to defeat a House of Torture trio of EVIL, Yujiro Takahashi, & Yoshinobu Kanemaru.

Oct 23, 2024 · On January 4, 2026, Hiroshi Tanahashi will end his legendary in-ring career, mere days after John Cena ends his in-ring career at the end of 2025. After first joining New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1999, Tanahashi is ready to say goodbye to competition, but he won’t be parting ways with the company.

Oct 23, 2024 · Hiroshi Tanahashi, who has been juggling his executive duties with his in-ring career, recently confirmed that he will retire after his final match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.

Jan 2, 2024 · Hiroshi Tanahashi, who starred for the company for the past two decades, was named New Japan President and Representative Director on December 23.

Oct 14, 2024 · Hiroshi Tanahashi will end his legendary career at the Tokyo Dome in 2026. The Ace of the Universe is among the greatest wrestlers in the history of New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Mar 1, 2024 · New Japan Pro-Wrestling revealed a shift in its leadership, with Hiroshi Tanahashi being appointed as the new President of the promotion. This decision was reached during a meeting of NJPW’s ...

Mar 1, 2024 · In December 2023, NJPW announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi had been appointed as the new President and Representative Director. Tanahashi, 47, remains active as a wrestler, and he was the reigning NJPW World TV Champion when he started his new role.

Tanahashi holds the record for most reigns as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, while his fifth reign holds the record for most successful defenses, with eleven. He has also won NJPW's premier tournament, the G1 Climax, on two occasions (2007 and 2015).