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Born in 1976 in Gifu Prefecture. He is 181 cm tall. After graduating from Ritsumeikan University, he joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 1999. He made his debut at Korakuen Hall the same year and went on to capture all the major titles, including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He retired from in-ring competition in January 2026 and is now fully dedicated to serving as NJPW’s president, a role he has held since 2023.

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NJPW’s Tanahashi pledges to lead wrestling like a once-in-a-century president

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