NJPW Roster in 1981: Full List of Wrestlers, Teams, Champions

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On this page you find the full NJPW Roster in the year 1981. This includes the list of all NJPW Wrestlers from Heavyweight, Junior Heavyweight and Young Lions, active Tag Teams & Stables, the current reigning Champions, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

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The profile of each NJPW wrestler features their Career History, Ring Names, Face / Heel Turns, Accomplishments, Pictures, Bio and more information and statistics.

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Micah K · 3 hours ago
Can we add Sami zayns faction the international calution Sami zayn Rey fenix Shinskue Nakamura Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin?
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  Micah K · 2 hours ago
  
  @Micah K I meant International Coalition
  
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Jey zeen · 6 hours ago
dominik Mysterio is NOT injured whatever info you got was bad info since he is scheduled for the holiday tour and he looked relatively fine in pictures he took after Guerra de Titanes
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  Draysin Martin · 6 hours ago
  
  @Jey zeen It was confirmed online he suffered a Shoulder injury it was confirmed the next day that he suffered a Shoulder injury after AAA Titanes
  
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  Jey zeen · 5 hours ago
  
  @Draysin Martin The report seemed like it was just over examining the footage once again no actual confirmation from anyone official we will wait and see if hes there for his matches at the holiday tour
  
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Thomas Keane-wyer · 1 days ago
Austin theory looks like a old Randy Orton and I think triple h is trying to make him into the legend killer.
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  Draysin Martin · 1 days ago
  
  @Thomas Keane-wyer Yeah no he looks like on but isn't and Gunther doesn't look like a legend killer but he is and WWE hinted that he might end the careers of Rey Mysterio & AJ Styles next
  
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  Thomas Keane-wyer · 1 days ago
  
  @Draysin Martin I mean Austin theory looking like randy Orton in 2015, because of the beard , the colour of the beard looks exactly the same as Randy Orton's.
  
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Joshua Araujo

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Did a massive update to the profile of Jeff Jarrett! 16 new images, and card positions that span 30+ years of his career:
https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/jeff-jarrett
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  Wright Hill · 1 days ago
  
  @Joshua Araujo Double J! A good one from the New Generation. If I could request Kevin Nash? Please and thank you..........
  
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Kason Garrett · 1 days ago
Is Rey still part of the LWO?
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  Draysin Martin · 1 days ago
  
  @Kason Garrett Joaquin & Cruz haven't been featured on TV in a while and Dragon Lee is teaming with AJ styles but i'd say they haven't confirmed that LWO is done so lets keep Rey apart of LWO
  
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  Ricky Stanicky · 12 hours ago
  
  @Draysin Martin
  Joaquin & Cruz entered as LWO in a 4 way tag team match on AAA Guerra de Titanes on 20 December. Rey and AJ were in separate matches, but true no confirmation if they still together.
  
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  Draysin Martin · 5 hours ago
  
  @Ricky Stanicky Yeah that's AAA not WWE
  
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Daniel · 1 days ago
on the wwe teams page there are two wyatt sicks

also add the necessary evil (aleister and zelina)
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Micah K · 1 days ago
Austin theory has a new render now
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Wright Hill · 2 days ago
JE'VON EVANS is now officially a free agent, and he could sign to any main roster deal. The world this is oyster right now honestly.
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  Unknown · 1 days ago
  
  @Wright Hill Source ?
  
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  Wright Hill · 1 days ago
  
  @Unknown Raw. The episode was pre-taped today and after his match Michael Cole said he was a free agent.
  
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  Unknown · 1 days ago
  
  @Wright Hill Yup my bad I wasn’t paying attention lol
  
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  Wright Hill · 1 days ago
  
  @Unknown You're okay!
  
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  The last Real Champion · 1 days ago
  
  @Wright Hill I hope they keep him in Nxt a little bit longer just so he can finish the story with Oba by winning the Nxt championship but I am good if they throw him on the main roster right now.
  
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Jey zeen · 2 days ago
aj Lee, Brock Lesnar, and Roman reigns are all inactive once again, la knight is either inactive/injured depending on how you view it
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  Constance Affinito · 1 days ago
  
  @Jey zeen At this point, Roman Reigns returns don't even excite me anymore, always leavingl
  
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Wright Hill · 2 days ago
Here are my 2026 Predictions for WWE Wrestlers!

AJ Styles will win his final match.

Akira Tozawa (along with Otis) will win the Raw Tag Team Titles, given the push to Maxxine.

Alba Fyre will get a pretty good singles push all throughout the year.

Aleister Black will lose every PLE he's in.

Alex Shelley (with Chris Sabin) will feud with the MFTs multiple times.

Alexa Bliss will win a mid-card singles title.

Angel will feud with Santos Escobar.

Angelo Dawkins will turn heel on Montez Ford.

Apollo Crews.... Will keep killing it in AAA?

Asuka goes on a heel tear though the women's roster.

Austin Theory will have a babyface turn on the Vision once Seth Rollins returns and Theory will be further elevated as a great rival to Breakker.

Axiom (Along with Nathan Frazier) will be multiple times tag stars in 2026.

B-Fab will be released.

Bayley's Tweener character will stay for the foreseeable future.

Becky Lynch will win another world title.

Berto will also feud with Santos Escobar.

Bianca Belair will return from injury immediately in the world title scene. Lord knows SmackDown needs it.

Big E will confront the New Day, but not be doing in ring stuff. Guys... It's a wrap.

Uncle Howdy gets world title shots.

Bravo Americano gets dropped and he's back to being Tyler Bate.

Brock Lesnar will retire at SummerSlam. (I HAVE TO BE THERE, IF NOT I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.)

Bron Breakker wins the Royal Rumble, but goes after Cody and not Punk for a twist.

Bronson Reed wins the Intercontinental Championship sometime.

Brutus Creed (and Julius Creed) win the World Tag Team Titles.

Candice LeRae retires from in-ring action for a long time to be a sole manager.

Carmelo Hayes has a monstrous run as the US Champ.

Chad Gable returns to the rumble and has a face-off with El Grande Americano.

Charlotte Flair is also thrown in the SmackDown Women's World Title division.

Chelsea Green.... I have nothing substantial for... Maybe tags with Zack Ryder?

Chris Sabin feuds with MFTs.

CM Punk gets beat by LA Knight and has to climb his way back up.

Cody Rhodes loses the title. He has to. I'm actually kinda sick of this.

Cruz del Toro gets his beard back. (Thanks SantiZap for making me notice ts closely...)

Damien Priest gets a good tag title reign. With who?? I dunno.

Dexter Lumis shows shades of his past kidnapper character.

Dominik Mysterio loses the IC title to Penta, who loses it to Bronson Reed. Boom.

Dragon Lee gets elevated via AJ Styles' continued support even after Styles' retirement.

Drew McIntyre has a proper World Title Reign.

El Grande Americano finally gets revealed as who he really is.... Tito Santana.

Elton Prince (and Kit Wilson) star in Pretty Deadly the Musical.

Erick Rowan wins the US title in 2026.

Erik will mutually split with Ivar and both get booked great solo.

Finn Bálor departs from the Judgement Day as a Babyface.

Giulia... Will finally get her hair down into one style and not change it every hour.

Grayson Waller will be a tag team holder with Xavier Woods.

Gunther becomes the biggest heel the company has seen since peak Roman Reigns.

Ijla Dragunov has over 10 minutes in the rumble.

Ivar gets booked like a legit monster Babyface.

Ivy Nile becomes a 2x Women's IC Champ.

Iyo Sky will have an absolutely crazy spot in a ple that she had never done previously.

Jacob Fatu returns to feud for the WWE title.

Jade Cargill loses the title and goes to NXT to hone her craft, and most likely win the women's NXT title.

JC Mateo does a meme face.

JD McDonagh won't NOT be injured at any time throughout the year.

Jey and Jimmy Uso stay a tag team and I think they're better together. (Especially Jey.)

Joaquin Wilde and Dragon Lee have three tag matches on Raw.

Joe Gacy wows the audience with an absolutely crazy display of agility on a random SmackDown.

Joe Hendry debuts on SmackDown.

Johnny Gargano (And Tommaso) Turn face.

Jordynne Grace debuts on Raw and she feuds for the Women's IC and wins it later in 2026!

Julius Creed wins the Raw tag titles.

Kairi Sane aligns with Iyo Sky.

Kevin Owens returns at Backlash.

Kiana James becomes a full time manager.

Kit Wilson stars in Pretty Deadly the Musical.

Kofi Kingston turns face against Xavier and Grayson Waller. (This is more what I want and not a prediction.)

LA Knight wins the Chamber and beats Punk for the World Title.

Lash Legend gets built up as a heel for the Women's division. Maybe for Women's US title.

Liv Morgan becomes Women's World Champ sometime in 2026.

Logan Paul gets multiple shots at the IC.

Lyra Valkyria becomes Women's World Champ sometime as well. (I'm very high on her.)

Maxxine Dupri holds the IC women's title for a LONG time.

Michin gets released.

The Miz feuds with Joe Hendry.

Montez Ford becomes a single star after getting betrayed.

Naomi is happy as a mom :)

Natalia finally debuts her Nattie Neidhart character in WWE.

Nathan Frazier and Axiom are tag stars this year.

Nia Jax becomes a pin-eater.

Nikki Bella needs to turn back face. Holy cow.

Nikki Cross manages Wyatt Sicks still!

Oba Femi debuts on Raw.

Omos... Gets a MEGA MEGA PUSH BABIEEEEE

das it
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  Constance Affinito · 2 days ago
  
  @Wright Hill Aw, man, I hope my girl, B-Fab doesn't get released! I think LA Knight will have a World Heavyweight Title by the end of 2026.
  
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PrivatePenguin 95 · 2 days ago
Changes suggestions

Current raw logo on jimmy uso
Face photo for r-truth
New photo for dragon lee
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Jey zeen · 3 days ago
los gringos locos 2.0 disbanded at the end of Guerra de Titanes
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Eduardo Eyrich · 3 days ago
Dominik Mysterio is injured
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Micah K · 3 days ago
Trick Williams is smackdown now
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  Unknown · 3 days ago
  
  @Micah K not officially yet
  
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Jey zeen · 3 days ago
hijo del vikingo and omos have aligned with Dorian roldan in AAA to be part of El Ojo (it appears to be a separate group compared to the original El Ojo)
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Kevin D · 4 days ago
OVW really needs updated
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Draysin Martin · 4 days ago
Should the unaffiliated members Shingo takagi & Hiromu Takahashi be heel since they are allies of Bullet Club war dogs?
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Wright Hill · 5 days ago
Bret Hart has been on a WWE Legends/Ambassadors deal since January 1st, 2022. Though, recently there have been disputes regarding him and the WWE on it.

But as of right now, he is an ambassador for the WWE. I'll be sure to let you know when it expires, or he quits.
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Constance Affinito · 5 days ago
Hey, I haven't been updated on TNA for a while, and I was wondering. Who is this new BDE guy? Is he a new wrestlers or something?
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  Wright Hill · 5 days ago
  
  @Constance Affinito He is a YouTuber that trained and became a wrestler. It was super cool to see.
  
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  Constance Affinito · 5 days ago
  
  @Wright Hill I never heard of him until now (just like most youtubers) that's cool! Is he a good wrestler?
  
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  Wright Hill · 4 days ago
  
  @Constance Affinito Given his very young career, he does pretty well.
  
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  Draysin Martin · 3 days ago
  
  @Constance Affinito Yeah you should watch him on YouTube he is a funny one
  
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Max · 5 days ago
Arianna grace is a heel she betrayed santino marella I don’t really know why she turned face again
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NJPW Roster in 1981: Full List of Wrestlers, Teams, Champions

NJPW: All (52)

Heavyweight

Junior Heavyweight

Young Lions

Teams

Animal Hamaguchi & Rusher Kimura

Antonio Inoki & Tatsumi Fujinami

Golden Combi

Kengo Kimura & Tatsumi Fujinami

Power Fighters

The Texas Outlaws

Tiger Jeet Singh & Umanosuke Ueda

Wild Samoans

Champions

Asia Heavyweight Championship

NWF North American Heavyweight Championship

NWF Heavyweight Championship

Asia Tag Team Championship

Tiger Jeet Singh & Umanosuke Ueda

NWA North American Tag Team Championship

Riki Choshu & Seiji SakaguchiRiki Choshu & Seiji Sakaguchi

WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship

NWA World International Junior Heavyweight Championship

Gino Hernandez

Extras

Ring Announcer

Presidents

Promoters

Referees

Producers

Coaches

Ambassador