List of former New Japan Pro-Wrestling personnel explained
(NJPW), is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Nakano, Tokyo. Former employees in NJPW consist of professional wrestlers, managers, valets, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers, referees, trainers, script writers, executives, and members of the board of directors.
Personnel
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Birth name | Ring name(s) | Tenure | Ref |
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| | 1992–1998 2004–2005 2008 | |
| | 2012–2016 | |
| | 2006–2014 | [1] |
| | 2014–2019 | [2] |
| | 1987–1996 | |
| | 2006–2010 2011–2017 | |
| | 2017–2019 | [3] |
† | | 1972–2005 | |
| | 2008 2014–2016 | [4] [5] |
| | 2016–2019 | |
† | | 2015–2019 | [6] |
| | 2013–2017 | [7] |
| | 2013 2015–2019 | |
| | 2005–2006 | [8] |
| | 2013–2019 | |
| | 2013–2019 | |
| | 2002–2016 | |
| | 1992–2001 | |
| | 2016–2019 | |
| | 2006–2007 | |
| | 2005 2012–2019 | [9] |
| | 2010–2019 | | |
Notable former wrestlers
Japanese wrestlers
Non-Japanese wrestlers
Joshi talent
Notes and References
- Web site: NJPW news: A.J. Styles to challenge for New Japan's top title, Prince Devitt "submits resignation," NWA World Title & Tag Title matches announced for next week. Caldwell. James. 7 April 2014. 7 April 2014. Pro Wrestling Torch.
- Web site: NJPW anuncia la marcha de Michael Elgin y Teruaki Kanemitsu. 2 April 2019.
- Web site: Where Aew Talents Stand With New Japan Pro Wrestling . PWInsider.com . 2019-02-07 . 2022-05-13.
- Web site: NJPW stars Nakamura, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson headed to WWE. Rose. Bryan. January 4, 2016. January 4, 2016. Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
- Web site: PWTorch Report – Four big names leaving New Japan, heading to WWE. Caldwell. James. January 4, 2016. Pro Wrestling Torch. https://web.archive.org/web/20160105055406/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/04/pwtorch-report-four-big-names-leaving-new-japan-heading-to-wwe/. January 5, 2016. January 4, 2016.
- Web site: Katsuya Kitamura abandona NJPW. Solowrestling. 5 February 2019. www.solowrestling.com. 6 February 2019.
- Web site: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/823054/. ja:【ドラゴンゲート】リコシェが飛翔卒業 次なる主戦場はWWEか. November 9, 2017. November 9, 2017. Tokyo Sports. Japanese.
- Web site: New Japan Pro Wrestling news – (June 28, 2006 – July 19, 2006). https://archive.today/20080209134354/http://puroresufan.com/script/show_archives.php?archive=1153643478&subaction=list-archive&. dead. February 9, 2008. Strong Style Spirit. April 26, 2007.
- Web site: Report: Davey Boy Smith Jr Finished with NJPW | Fightful News.