On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Hiroshi Tanahashi, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Hiroshi Tanahashi (棚橋弘至) was born in Ōgaki, Gifu, Japan on November 13, 1976, and he is currently 49 years old.
He is currently a President, working for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Hiroshi Tanahashi is a 9-time World Champion, and has won a total of 31 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a NJPW Triple Crown Champion and NJPW Grand Slam Champion.
Hiroshi Tanahashi Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameHiroshi Tanahashi (棚橋弘至)
- GenderMale
- Born November 13, 1976 (age 49)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceŌgaki, Gifu, Japan
- Billed From
- Ōgaki, Gifu, Japan
- Height 5 ft 11 in (181 cm)
- Weight
- 223 lbs (101 kg)
- NicknamesHyaku-nen ni Hitori no Itsuzai (Once in a Century Talent); Ace of the Universe; High Flying Star; Mr. Tokyo Dome; President
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Hiroshi Tanahashi (October 10, 1999 - Present)
Gokiburi Mask (January 21, 2019 - January 21, 2019)
Super Strong Machine Ace (June 19, 2018 - June 19, 2018)
Wrestle Lando (August 7, 2006 - December 16, 2006)
Masked Devilock (September 15, 2004 - September 15, 2004)
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Roles
- President (December 23, 2023 - Present)
- Wrestler (October 10, 1999 - January 4, 2026)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWJanuary 5, 2026 Present Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 19, 2001 January 4, 2026 Promotion 
REVPROApril 6, 2019 August 30, 2019 Promotion 
CMLLAugust 23, 2013 September 6, 2013 Promotion CMLLAugust 24, 2012 September 7, 2012 Promotion CMLLAugust 29, 2011 September 13, 2011 Promotion CMLLMay 7, 2010 May 25, 2010 Promotion 
TNAOctober 27, 2008 November 11, 2008 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 1, 2008 April 9, 2008 Promotion 
CMLLSeptember 2, 2005 September 30, 2005 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 22, 2004 February 16, 2005 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
November 30, 2003 January 10, 2004 Promotion NJPWBrand
Young Lions
October 10, 1999 April 18, 2001 -
Finishers
- High Fly Flow - Frog Splash (January 1, 2005 - January 4, 2026)
- Bridging Dragon Suplex (November 3, 2019 - January 4, 2026)
- Texas Cloverleaf (January 1, 2005 - January 4, 2026)
- Sling Blade - Running Sleeper Slam (June 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010)
- Bridging Dragon Suplex (January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004)
- Half-Hatch Suplex Hold (October 10, 1999 - December 31, 2001)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Love & Energy" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (January 4, 2017 - Present)
- Theme Song"High Energy" by Julia Claris - Single (January 4, 2004 - January 3, 2017)
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Images History
Jan 2026
Jan 2025
Jun 2024
Aug 2023
Jan 2021
Feb 2020Aug 2018Jan 2016
Sep 2014
Jun 2012
Jul 2011
Nov 2009
Oct 2008
Oct 2007Jul 2006
Jun 2005
Sep 2004Sep 2004Jun 2004
Feb 2003
May 2002
Sep 2001
Apr 2001
Feb 2000
Oct 1999
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face October 10, 1999 January 4, 2026 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to NJPW Upper Card January 4, 2025 January 4, 2026 NJPW Mid Card January 30, 2021 January 3, 2025 NJPW Upper Card June 5, 2019 January 29, 2021 NJPW Injured Left elbow injury April 7, 2019 June 4, 2019 NJPW Upper Card August 12, 2018 April 6, 2019 NJPW Mid Card March 9, 2018 August 11, 2018 NJPW Inactive Hiatus January 28, 2018 March 8, 2018 NJPW Mid Card January 5, 2017 January 27, 2018 NJPW Upper Card July 18, 2016 January 4, 2017 NJPW Injured Left shoulder fracture May 22, 2016 July 17, 2016 NJPW Upper Card September 21, 2014 May 21, 2016 NJPW Mid Card October 15, 2013 September 20, 2014 NJPW Upper Card November 8, 2009 October 14, 2013 NJPW Injured Eye fracture August 18, 2009 November 7, 2009 NJPW Upper Card April 16, 2006 August 17, 2009 NJPW Mid Card September 15, 2004 April 15, 2006 NJPW Upper Card June 5, 2004 September 14, 2004 NJPW Mid Card February 16, 2003 June 4, 2004 NJPW Injured Stabbing recovery November 29, 2002 February 15, 2003 NJPW Mid Card April 19, 2001 November 28, 2002 NJPW Injured Metacarpal bone fracture September 10, 2000 April 18, 2001 NJPW Mid Card July 2, 2000 September 9, 2000 NJPW Low Card October 10, 1999 July 1, 2000
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
x8 IWGP Heavyweight Championship
x3 IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship
x2 IWGP Intercontinental Championship
x1 NEVER Openweight Championship
x1 NJPW World Television Championship
x3 IWGP Tag Team Championship (1 with Yutaka Yoshie, 1 with Shinsuke Nakamura, 1 with Kota Ibushi)
x6 NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship (2 with Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg, 1 with Yoshi Tatsu & Michael Elgin, 1 with Ryusuke Taguchi & Manabu Nakanishi, 1 with Ricochet & Ryusuke Taguchi, 1 with Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii)
x2 IWGP U-30 Openweight Championship
NJPW G1 Climax (2007, 2015, 2018)
NJPW New Japan Cup (2005, 2008)
Pro Wrestling NOAH
x1 GHC Tag Team Championship (with Yuji Nagata)
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
x1 CMLL Universal Championship
x1 CMLL World Tag Team Championship (with Jushin Thunder Liger)
x1 CMLL World Trios Championship (with Taichi)
Revolution Pro Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling
- 1 British Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (2007)
- NJPW G2 U-30 Climax Winner (2003)
- NJPW IWGP U-30 Openweight Championship League Winner (2005)
- NJPW U-30 One Night Tag Tournament Winner (2004 – with Taiji Ishimori)
- NJPW Heavyweight Tag MVP Award (2005 - with Shinsuke Nakamura)
- NJPW Fighting Spirit Award (2003)
- NJPW New Wave Award (2002)
- NJPW Outstanding Performance Award (2003, 2004)
- NJPW Singles Best Bout (2004 - vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan, 08/15)
- NJPW Young Lion Award (2001)
- NJPW MVP (2018)
- Campeon Universal del CMLL Tournament Winner (2013)
- 3° in PWI 500 (2013)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- WON Wrestler of the Decade (2010s)
- WON Wrestler of the Year (2011–2013)
- WON Most Charismatic of the Decade (2010s)
- WON Most Charismatic (2013)
- WON Most Outstanding Wrestler (2012–2013)
- WON Feud of the Year (2012–2013 - vs. Kazuchika Okada)
- WON Match of the Year (2012 - vs. Minoru Suzuki on 10/08; 2013 - vs. Kazuchika Okada on 04/07; 2016 - vs. Kazuchika Okada on 01/04)
- Tokyo Sports MVP Award (2009, 2011, 2014, 2018)
- Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (2012 - vs. Kazuchika Okada, 06/16)
- Tokyo Sports Fighting Spirit Award (2003, 2006)
- Tokyo Sports Technique Award (2025)
- Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2007)
- Nikkan Sports MVP Award (2011, 2014, 2018)
- Nikkan Sports Fighting Spirit Award (2003)
- Nikkan Sports Match of the Year Award (2009 - vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, 11/08; 2012 - vs. Kazuchika Okada, 02/12)
x1 RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Be-Bop Tag Team - Toru Yano (April 13, 2021 - June 9, 2025)
- Golden☆Ace - Kota Ibushi (January 6, 2020 - June 15, 2021)
- Taguchi Japan - David Finlay, Erik / Rowe, Ivar / Hanson, Juice Robinson, Kushida, Manabu Nakanishi, Ricochet, Ryusuke Taguchi, Toru Yano, Yoshi Tatsu (January 5, 2017 - June 24, 2019)
- New Three Musketeers - Katsuyori Shibata, Shinsuke Nakamura (August 15, 2004 - January 30, 2016)
- La Ola Amarilla - Taichi, Okumura (May 7, 2010 - May 24, 2010)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Koji Kanemoto - Koji Kanemoto (June 7, 2004 - May 5, 2009)
- New Japan Dragons - Yoshi Tatsu (July 16, 2006 - September 14, 2007)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Yutaka Yoshie - Yutaka Yoshie (March 9, 2003 - December 11, 2005)
- Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shinsuke Nakamura - Shinsuke Nakamura (October 9, 2004 - November 4, 2005)
- La Ola Amarilla - Ryusuke Taguchi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Okumura (September 11, 2005 - September 30, 2005)
- King of the Hills - Kenzo Suzuki (May 18, 2001 - November 28, 2002)
- SWING-LOWS - Kensuke Sasaki, Kenzo Suzuki, Blue Wolf (June 20, 2002 - September 22, 2002)
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Notable Rivals/Feuds
