Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling explained

Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
Native Name:アジア太平洋プロレス連盟
Native Name Lang:ja
Abbreviation:APFW
Type:Association
Purpose:Promotion of professional wrestling in Asia and the Pacific

The is an association of several professional wrestling promotions in the Asia–Pacific, acting as a governing body and industry group with the goal of promoting professional wrestling across Asia.

History

The association establishment was announced during a New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Stardom joint business strategy presentation held in Tokyo at the Hikosen Theater.[1] The name of the organization was initially translated in English as "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance".[2] The purpose of the association, as stated by Bushiroad owner Takaaki Kidani, was to "further promote professional wrestling in the Asia–Pacific region through cooperative relationships with each organization".[3]

On January 5, 2024, representatives from all member promotions attended a press conference. During the event, the translated name was changed to Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling (APFW), a logo was revealed, and it was announced that NJPW would hold an event in Taipei in April, with the event being the first sanctioned by the APFW.[4] NJPW's Wrestling World in Taiwan, the first event sanctioned by the APFW, was held on April 14.

Members

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: October 11, 2023 . ja:【会見】新日本プロレス＆スターダムが合同戦略発表会を実施！“アジア進出”を目指し『アジア太平洋プロレス連盟』の発足や『Historic X-over』第2回大会の開催など重大発表目白押し . New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom held a joint strategy presentation! The event was packed with major announcements, including the launch of the "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance" for "expansion into Asia" and the second "Historic X-Over" event . January 6, 2024 . battle-news.com . ja.
  2. Web site: October 10, 2023 . Positive results, powerful alliances from NJPW & STARDOM presentation . January 6, 2024 . New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
  3. Web site: October 10, 2023 . ja:新日本プロレス×スターダム合同興行“Historic X-over 2”の開催を発表！アジア太平洋地域へのプロレス浸透を目的に、“アジア太平洋プロレス連盟”を1月に発足！【合同戦略発表会②】 . New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom announce "Historic X-over 2" joint event! The "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance" will be launched in January to promote pro-wrestling in the Asia Pacific region! Joint strategy announcement . January 6, 2024 . . ja.
  4. Web site: January 5, 2024 . ja:新日本プロレスとスターダムが加盟するアジア太平洋プロレス連盟（ＡＰＦＷ）が発足 . The Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling (APFW) has been launched with the inclusion of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom . January 6, 2024 . . ja.

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