is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Fukuoka, the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The promotion was founded in late 2007 by Kaientai Dojo alumnus Ryota Chikuzen, and officially launched on July 6, 2008. A notable feature of the promotion is that it is the first professional wrestling promotion to operate as a nonprofit organization. The promotion has its own dojo located in an auto repair shop, in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka.
In addition to wrestling matches, the organization also conducts charity activities at nursing homes, facilities for the disabled, children's homes, and preschools, and offers wrestling classes at free schools.
History On October 16, 2007, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling was registered by Ryota Chikuzen as the world's first nonprofit professional wrestling promotion. Chikuzen then officially left Kaientai Dojo on December 15 to run the promotion in his native Kyushu.
On February 5, 2008, a press conference was held at the Fukuoka City Hall to announce the establishment of the promotion. On May 11, a pre-launch event entitled was held in Kasuya, Fukuoka. On July 6, the official launch event was held at the Nishitetsu Hall in Fukuoka, in front of 464 people. In the main event, the team of Ryota Chikuzen and Mentai☆Kid defeated Omega (Shiori Asahi and Yuji Hino).
On July 7, 2018, the promotion celebrated its 10th anniversary at Kinniku Yamakasa '18, at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
On April 5, 2021, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling launched their newest show Monday Night Vai!, a free monthly show that airs on their YouTube channel.
On January 3, 2022, the promotion held their first event outside of Kyushu at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo. On October 4, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling held their first event at Korakuen Hall, the first day of the 2022 Glocal Tag Tournament.
On January 3, 2023, at Jokyo 2023, Tajiri won the Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship, and then announced that he had signed with the promotion. On August 6, the promotion's 15th Anniversary event drew 4,024 people to the Fukuoka Kokusai Center, and for the first time, the event was broadcast on terrestrial television by the Fukuoka Broadcasting System later that night.
On July 17, 2024, the United Japan Pro-Wrestling Association held a general meeting in Tokyo, where Kyushu Pro-Wrestling was admitted into the association.
Roster Ring nameReal nameUnitNotesMain unitMain unitGabai-jichanMain unitGenbu-kaiGenbu-kaiMain unitSigned to PuzzleMain unitSigned to Dragon GateKisshernGenbu-kaiMain unitKyushu Pro-Wrestling ChampionKoyo UmeMain unitMinoru FujitaMain unitFreelancerNaoki SetoguchiMain unitYukihiro ShigenoMain unitAlter ego of Shima ShigenoRyoji ShiibaMain unitPresidentYukihiro ShigenoMain unitMain unitYoshihiro TajiriMain unitKyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Champion
Championships and accomplishments ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)ReignDate wonDaysheldSuccessfuldefensesLocationNotes Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship 4 + 0 Fukuoka, Japan Defeated at Kyushu Super Genki Matsuri: Kyushu Pro 18th Anniversary. Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship Yuji Nagata and Tajiri 1 + 2 Kurume, Japan Defeated JeTank1997 ( and Jet Wei) at Kurume Genki Matsuri 2026.
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship
The is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. It is the top title of the company and has been held by a total of 12 champions in 20 different recognized reigns. The current champion is Kodai Nozaki who is in his fourth reign.
Combined reigns As of , . †Indicates the current champions
RankWrestlerNo. ofreignsCombined defensesCombined days1 5 10 2 2 9 3 † 4 7 +4 1 2 5085 1 1 3136 1 3 1967 1 1 1828 1 1 1819 1 3 17510 1 1 16911 1 1 5612Tajiri 1 0 33
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. The title has been held by a total of 17 teams composed of 28 distinctive champions in 18 different recognized reigns. The current champions are Yuji Nagata and Tajiri who are in their first reign.
Combined reigns As of , . †Indicates the current champions
By team RankTeamNo. ofreignsCombined defensesCombined days1Umihebi 1 4 3642Kusuo 1 4 3573Tōryūmon Generations 1 3 3404Tsubabilly 1 4 2945 and 2 0 2876Gaina and Taro Nohashi 1 1 2377 and 1 2 2038 and Yuji Hino 1 1 1749Doikuma 1 2 16110Barikara High Tension 1 0 15611Tajiri and Shiho 1 2 14712JeTank1997 1 0 14613Yuji Nagata and Tajiri 1 2 +14Kaizoku Musō 1 0 12615Sugi and Raicho 1 0 12416Mujūryoku Heroes 1 0 4317Yamamizuki 1 0 42
By wrestler RankWrestlerNo. ofreignsCombined defensesCombined days1 3 2 490 2 4 4903Hitamaru Sasaki 2 4 3994Hub 1 4 3645 1 4 3576 1 3 340 1 3 3408 1 4 294Tsubasa 1 4 29410 2 0 28711Tajiri † 2 4 +12 2 2 24513Gaina 1 1 237 1 1 23715 2 0 19916 1 1 174 1 1 17418 1 2 161Kumaarashi 1 2 16120Kaji Tomato 1 0 15621Shiho 1 2 14722 1 0 146 1 0 14624 † 1 2 +25 1 0 12626Raicho 1 0 124Sugi 1 0 12428Alejandro 1 0 43
Tournaments AccomplishmentLast winner(s)Date wonLocationNotesGlocal Tag TournamentHub and Tigers MaskFukuoka, JapanDefeated Mentai☆Kid and Kodai Nozaki in the tournament final.
See also
Professional wrestling in Japan List of professional wrestling promotions in Japan
References
External links
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling on Battle-News.com