Kyushu Pro-Wrestling
Japanese professional wrestling promotion
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (Japanese : 九州プロレス , Hepburn : Kyūshū Puroresu ) 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 .[ 1] [ 2] The promotion has its own dojo located in an auto repair shop, in Higashi-ku , Fukuoka .[ 3]
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.[ 4] [ 2]
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 .[ 5]
On February 5, 2008, a press conference was held at the Fukuoka City Hall to announce the establishment of the promotion.[ 6] On May 11, a pre-launch event entitled "I'm back!" (帰ってきたバイ!! , Ittekita-bai!! ) was held in Kasuya , Fukuoka.[ 7] On July 6, the official launch event "Kinniku Yamakasa" (筋肉山笠 ) 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 (Shiori Asahi and Yuji Hino ).[ 8]
On July 7, 2018, the promotion celebrated its 10th anniversary at Kinniku Yamakasa '18, at the Fukuoka Kokusai Hall.[ 9]
On April 5, 2021, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling launched their newest show Monday Night Vai! , a free monthly show that airs on their YouTube channel.[ 10]
On January 3, 2022, the promotion held their first event outside of Kyushu at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo .[ 11] On October 4, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling held their first event at Korakuen Hall , the first day of the 2022 Glocal Tag Tournament .[ 12]
On January 3, 2023, at Jokyo 2023, Tajiri won the Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship,[ 13] and then announced that he had signed with the promotion.[ 14]
Roster
Championships and accomplishments
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship Promotion Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Date established March 20, 2012 Current champion(s) Kodai Nozaki [ja ] Date won August 4, 2024
The Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship (Japanese : 九州プロレス王座 , Hepburn : Kyūshū Puroresu Ōza ) 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 10 champions in 16 different recognized reigns. The current champion is Kodai Nozaki who is in his third reign.[ 32]
Key
No.
Overall reign number
Reign
Reign number for the specific champion
Days
Number of days held
Defenses
Number of successful defenses
+
Current reign is changing daily
Combined reigns
As of January 4, 2025.
†
Indicates the current champions
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship Promotion Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Date established December 4, 2016 Current champion(s) Asosan [ja ] and Naoki Sakurajima [ja ] Date won October 6, 2024
The Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship (Japanese : 九州プロレスタッグ王座 , Hepburn : Kyūshū Puroresu Taggu Ōza ) is a is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. The title has been held by a total of 14 teams composed of 23 distinctive champions in 15 different recognized reigns. The current champions are Asosan and Naoki Sakurajima who are in their first reign.[ 63]
Key
No.
Overall reign number
Reign
Reign number for the specific team—reign numbers for the individuals are in parentheses, if different
Days
Number of days held
Defenses
Number of successful defenses
+
Current reign is changing daily
Combined reigns
As of January 4, 2025.
†
Indicates the current champions
By team
By wrestler
Tournaments
See also
References
^ a b "NPO Kyushu Pro-Wrestling | NPO Portal Site - Cabinet Office" NPO法人九州プロレス | NPO法人ポータルサイト - 内閣府 . npo-homepage.go.jp (in Japanese). June 8, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
^ a b "Giving back to the community through "popular entertainment" that can be enjoyed by all generations. Aspiration of the world's first "NPO wrestling promotion" " 世代を超えて楽しめる「大衆娯楽」で地域へ恩返し。世界初の「NPOプロレス団体」の志 . nippon-foundation.or.jp (in Japanese). Nippon Foundation . July 28, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023 .
^ "About us" 会社概要 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
^ "Hometown Agreement Signed with NPO Kyushu Pro Wrestling" NPO法人九州プロレスとホームタウン協定を締結しました . city.buzen.lg.jp (in Japanese). Buzen City, Fukuoka official website . Retrieved February 15, 2023 .
^ "Ryota Chikuzen retires" 筑前りょう太退団 . 2aw.blog.jp (in Japanese). November 22, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
^ Akiyoshi, Mayumi (July 31, 2008). " "Kyushu is going to be fine!" NPO Kyushu Pro Wrestling, a professional wrestling organization for the revitalization of the community, was born in Kyushu" 「九州ば元気にするバイ!!」九州に誕生、まちおこしプロレス団体「NPO法人九州プロレス」 . Tenjin Keizai (in Japanese). Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network . Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Pre Raising An Army Show Ryota Chikuzen Triuphant Local Return Charity Show ~ The Boy Came Back!" . Cagematch . Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
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^ "Energize the region! Fans' Enthusiasm for "Kinniku Yamakasa," the 10th Anniversary of Kyushu Pro Wrestling" 地域を元気に!「九州プロレス」10年 記念大会「筋肉山笠」にファンの熱気 . nishinippon.co.jp (in Japanese). Nishinippon Shimbun . July 13, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2023 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Monday Night Vai! #1" . Cagematch . Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
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^ 【試合詳細】10・4 全国プロレス選手権大会 グローカル・タッグトーナメント後楽園ホール大会 めんたい☆キッド&野崎広大vs真霜拳號&花見達也 のはしたろう&GAINAvsいたばし印刷マン&いたばし不動ッピー ウルトラ・ソーキ&首里ジョーvs関札皓太&吉田和正 . battle-news.com (in Japanese). October 5, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022 .
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Jokyo 2023" . Cagematch . Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ "[Kyushu Pro Wrestling] "Young people, gather in Kyushu from around the world!" TAJIRI welcome press conference" 【九州プロレス】「若者よ、世界から九州に集え!」TAJIRI入団会見 . proresu-today.com (in Japanese). January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 阿蘇山 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. ばってん×ぶらぶら . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. がばいじいちゃん . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 玄海 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 佐々木日田丸 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. ジェット・ウィー . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 新井健一郎(DRAGON GATE) . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. キシャーン . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 野崎広大 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. めんたい☆キッド . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 藤田ミノル(フリー) . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 桜島なおき . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 筑前りょう太 . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 白くま . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. TAJIRI . kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023 .
^ 九州プロレス選手権 . Syu-Kaku Kombu (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2023 .
^ 九州プロレスタッグ選手権 . Syu-Kaku Kombu (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2023 .
^ 九州プロレス歴代チャンピオン . Kyushu Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved November 17, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Saikyou Kyushu Boy Tournament - Tag 3" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 3/20「最強九州男児決定トーナメント優勝戦」結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). March 21, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Ba Genki Ni Suru Bai 2013" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 1/27 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS「北九州ば元気にするバイ!'13」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 28, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 5th Anniversary Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa 2013" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 7/15 九州プロレス設立5周年記念大会『筋肉山笠'13』試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). July 16, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 7th Anniversary Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa 2015" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 8/9『ヨカネウォーターPRESENTS 筋肉山笠'15』試合結果! . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). August 10, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki Ni Suru Bai! 2018" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 1/14 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS「北九州ば元気にするバイ!'18」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 15, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kinniku-Tobiume 2018" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 3/11 「筋肉飛梅'18」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). March 12, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kinniku Hibai 2019" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 3月10日(日)福岡県・アクロス福岡大会 『筋肉飛梅'19』試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). March 11, 2019. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 12th Anniversary Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa 2020" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2020年7月30日(木) 九州プロレス設立12周年記念『筋肉山笠'20』大会・試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). July 31, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Monday Night Vai! #4" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 【ライブ配信】設立13周年!MONDAY NIGHT VAI ! #4【九州プロレス 2021.7.5】 [[Live broadcast] 13th Anniversary! Monday Night Vai! #4 [Kyushu Pro-Wrestling 2021.7.5] ] (Television production) (in Japanese). July 5, 2021.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kyushu Pro Wrestling Tokyo Launch Battle ~ Jokyo" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 【ライブ配信】九州プロレス初の東京進出!1.3『上京』【2022.1.3新宿FACE】 [[Live broadcast] Kyushu Pro-Wrestling's first foray into Tokyo! 1.3 "Going to Tokyo" [2022.1.3 Shinjuku Face] ] (Television production) (in Japanese). January 3, 2022.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 14th Anniversary Show" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Jokyo 2023" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2023年1月3日(火)『上京 2023』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki Festival 2023" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2023年2月5日(日)第一交通産業グループPRESENTS『北九州元気祭2023』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 15th Anniversary" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2023年8月6日(日) 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS 九州プロレス設立15周年大会 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki Festival 2024" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2024年2月11日(日)第一交通産業グループPRESENTS『北九州元気祭2024』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2024年8月4日(日)『九州超元気祭〜九州プロレス設立16周年記念大会〜』supported by 第一交通産業グループ . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved November 17, 2024 .
^ 九州プロレス歴代チャンピオン . Kyushu Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved November 17, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Hakata Hana Midori Cup 1 Day Tag Tournament ~ Kinniku Seimon Barai 2016" . cagematch.net . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 12/4 博多華味鳥杯1DAYタッグトーナメント 試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). December 4, 2016. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Hataka Hana Midori One Day Tag Tournament ~ Kinniku Seimonbarai 2017" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 12/3 「博多華味鳥杯1DAYタッグトーナメント」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). December 4, 2017. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki Ni Suru Bai! 2018" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 1/14 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS「北九州ば元気にするバイ!'18」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 15, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 10th Anniversary Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa 2018" . cagematch.net . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 7/7 九州プロレス設立10周年大会『筋肉山笠'18』 試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). July 8, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Tag Team Championship" . cagematch.net (in German). Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 九州プロレスタッグ選手権王座返上 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). October 16, 2018. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Hataka Hana Midori 1 Day Tag Tournament ~ Kinniku Seimonbarai 2018" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 12.2 アクロス福岡大会「博多華味鳥杯1DAYタッグトーナメント」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Ba Genki Ni Suru Bai! 2019" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 4/7 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS「北九州ば元気にするバイ!'19」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). July 7, 2019. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki ni Suru Bai! 2020" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 1月26日(日) 第一交通産業グループPRESENTS「北九州ば元気にするバイ!'20」試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). January 26, 2020. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro 12th Anniversary Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa 2020" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2020年7月30日(木) 九州プロレス設立12周年記念『筋肉山笠'20』大会・試合結果 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). July 31, 2020. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Monday Night Vai! #4" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 7月5日(月)『マンデーナイト・バイ!#4』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 28, 2021.
^ 【タッグ王座返上のお知らせ】 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). August 17, 2021. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022.
^ 【九州プロレス】マンデーナイトバイ #9 グローカル・タッグトーナメント2021決勝戦を東北代表・GAINA&のはしが制し涙 . proresu-today.com (in Japanese). December 7, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2022 .
^ 12月6日(月)『マンデーナイトバイ#9』グローカル・タッグトーナメント2021 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 16, 2022.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Kitakyushu Genki Festival 2022" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 2022年7月31日(日)第一交通産業グループPRESENTS『北九州元気祭 2022』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 14, 2022.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Jokyo 2023" . cagematch.net . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ 2023年1月3日(火)『上京 2023』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 26, 2023.
^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Kasuga Ba Genki ni Suru Bai!" . wrestlingdata.com . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 2023年5月7日(日)『春日ば元気にするバイ!』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 30, 2023.
^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Kumamoto Genki Ni Suru Bai" . cagematch.net . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ 2024年4月28日(日)『熊本ば元気にするバイ!』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 2, 2024.
^ 2024年10月6日(日)『筑後ば元気にするバイ!』 . Kyushu Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved November 17, 2024 .
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