United Japan Pro-Wrestling
United Japan Pro-Wrestling, officially the United Japan Pro-Wrestling Association, is an association of several professional wrestling promotions in Japan, acting as an industry group in order to facilitate the sharing of resources and practices as well as strengthen connections to other sectors.
History
Background
On April 15, 2020, due to the self-imposed restrictions of events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Takaaki Kidani led a delegation of representatives from seven promotions to send a formal request for compensation for business suspension to then House of Representatives member Hiroshi Hase, the Japan Sports Agency, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This led to the formation of the in the House of Representatives on November 19.Founding
Prompted by Hase's call to establish a unified commission of wrestling promotions and recognizing the necessity for collaboration between the government, local authorities, and the wrestling industry, an organization was formed by nine promotions owned by six companies. The United Japan Pro-Wrestling group was announced to be established on December 15, 2023. On May 6, 2024, a launching event was scheduled to be held at the Nippon Budokan. The inaugural chairman was Seiji Sakaguchi, a former wrestler, president and current advisor of NJPW, and the secretary-general was Naoki Sugabayashi, the current chairman of NJPW. While maintaining healthy competition among the industry, the organization aims to provide a space for exchanging opinions and information regarding common issues within the professional wrestling industry. By doing so, it intends to ensure the industry's image enhancement, foster sustainable development, and address shared challenges. UJPW also plans to welcome additional member promotions in the future. UJPW's inaugural event, the 2024 edition of All Together, was held on May 6 and also served as a charity event to benefit the rebuilding of the Noto Peninsula following the January 1 earthquake.On July 17, 2024, UJPW held a general meeting in Tokyo, where Kyushu Pro-Wrestling and World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana were admitted into the association.
On January 20, 2025, it was announced that UJPW would restructure as a general incorporated association with Sanshiro Takagi as its representative director, and Sugabayashi, Ryo Saito and Ryota Chikuzen as executive directors. On June 11, the board of directors had a second meeting. At this meeting, they accepted Pro Wrestling Freedoms as a new full member. They also approved Pro-Wrestling Dradition, World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana, and Pro Wrestling Wave as supporting members.
Members
| Promotion | Operating company |
| Pro-Wrestling Dradition | Seahorse Corporation Co., Ltd. |
| Pro Wrestling Wave | Zabun Co., Ltd. |
| World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana | World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana Co., Ltd. |
Board of directors
The current board of directors is composed as follows :| Position | Name | Company and occupation |
| Representative director | Sanshiro Takagi | Executive vice-president of CyberFight |
| Executive directors | Naoki Sugabayashi | Chairman of board of directors of New Japan Pro-Wrestling |
| Executive directors | Ryo Saito | Director of Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling |
| Executive directors | Ryota Chikuzen | Chief director of Kyushu Pro-Wrestling |
| Directors | Tsuyoki Fukuda | President and CEO of All Japan Pro Wrestling |
| Directors | Yasuo Okamoto | President and CEO of CyberFight |
| Directors | Narihiro Takeda | Director of CyberFight |
| Directors | Eiji Tosaka | President and CEO of Big Japan Pro Wrestling |
| Directors | Michiyoshi Mishima | President and CEO of Ganbare☆Pro-Wrestling |
| Directors | Takaaki Kidani | President and CEO of Bushiroad |
| Directors | Hiroshi Tanahashi | President and CEO of New Japan Pro-Wrestling |
| Directors | Taro Okada | President and CEO of Stardom |
| Directors | Jinji Matsumoto | Executive vice-president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling |
| Directors | Yukito Nagaoka | Associate attorney at TMI Associates |
| Auditor | Shinya Yamada | President of Entertainment Culture Tax Corporation Certified Public Accountant and external auditor of Bushiroad |