Kyushu Pro-Wrestling


Kyushu Pro-Wrestling 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, the world's first nonprofit professional wrestling promotion, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling, was registered by Ryota Chikuzen. 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 "I'm back!" was held in Kasuya, Fukuoka. On July 6, the official launch event "Kinniku Yamakasa" 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.
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.

Championships and accomplishments

Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship

The Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship 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 18 different recognized reigns. The current champion is Hitamaru Sasaki who is in his first reign.

Combined reigns

As of,.
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined days
14101679
2291071
337538
412508
511313
611182
711181
813175
911169
101156
11Hitamaru Sasaki11+
12Tajiri1033

Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship

The Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. The title has been held by a total of 16 teams composed of 27 distinctive champions in 17 different recognized reigns. The current champions are JeTank1997 who are in their first reign.

Combined reigns

As of,.
;By team
RankTeamNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined days
1Umihebi
14357
3Tōryūmon Generations
13340
4Tsubabilly
12161
10Barikara High Tension
(
10156
11Tajiri and Shiho12147
12Kaizoku Musō
(
10126
13Sugi and 10124
14Mujūryoku Heroes
(
1043
15Yamamizuki
(Hitamaru Sasaki and
1042
16JeTank1997 †
(
10+

;By wrestler
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined days
132490
124490
3Hitamaru Sasaki24399
4Hub14364
514357
613340
613340
814294
8Tsubasa14294
1020287
1122245
12Gaina11237
1211237
1420199
1511174
1511174
1712161
17Kumaarashi12161
19Kaji Tomato10156
20Shiho12147
20Tajiri12147
2210126
2310124
23Sugi10124
25Alejandro1043
2610+
2610+