Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Explained

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En
Established:2010
Style:Puroresu, Comedy wrestling
Location:Osaka, Japan
Founder:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan
Owner:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan

is an Osaka-based Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded in 2010 by Eiji Sahara, better known by the ring name Kiai-ryuken Ecchan, with the goal of filling-in the spot left by the closure of Hustle.[1] The name is a play on the word, meaning "support".[2] The mottoes of the promotion are "Energize Osaka" and "Bring life back to pro-wrestling".[3] In addition to monthly paid shows, the organization holds many free shows in a special outdoor ring at Uehonmachi Hi-Hi Town, next to the Uehonmachi Station.[4]

History

The promotion was founded by Eiji Sahara, who was a member of the student wrestling club called Osaka Wrestling Federation (OWF) in Osaka Gakuin University, under the ring name Ecchan.[5] Throughout 2009, Sahara organized a dozen wrestling events with his fellow classmates in a makeshift ring set up in Triangle Park, in Amerikamura, Osaka. The following year, the promotion was officially founded and, on February 20, a pre-launch event titled "ƒ (forte)" was held at the Nipponbashi 4-chōme Theatre.[6] On March 6, a second pre-launch event titled "ƒƒ (fortissimo)" was held in Triangle Park; then, on March 21, the official launching event titled "ƒƒƒ (fortississimo)" was held at the Black Chamber in the Creative Center Osaka.

On February 21, 2015, the promotion held its 5th anniversary event at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

On September 15, 2018, and March 31, 2019, the promotion took part in two of Keiji Muto's Pro-Wrestling Festival events, held respectively in Kashihara, Nara and Hanyū, Saitama.[7]

On February 9, 2019, the promotion held its first event in Tokyo, at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring.[8]

On March 22, 2020, Shi-En held its 10th anniversary event at Cool Japan Park Osaka.[9]

Personnel

Wrestlers

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Bahamut[10] UndisclosedPro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Champion
Bakotsu[11] Undisclosed
Bomber Okuno[12] UnknownPro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Champion
Daddy Loco[13] Unknown
[14] UnknownPro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Champion
Genki Yamada[15] Unknown
[16] UnknownPro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles Champion
Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Champion
Hiroto Okubo[17] Unknown
Joker Fuyuki[18] Unknown
Kiai-ryuken Ecchan[19] Eiji Sahara
La Colza[20] Undisclosed
Maro Kuriyama[21] Kazuya Kuriyama
Raipachi Isobe[22] Unknown
Rascal Fujiwara[23] Unknown
Seiya Nishiyama[24] Unknown
Tetsuya Gotoh[25] Unknown
Tiger Heart[26] Undisclosed
Tomo Enami[27] Unknown
Yoriaki Ogyu[28] UnknownPro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Champion
Yosuke Takii[29] Unknown
Yuko Kawabata[30] Unknown
Yuta Ogawa[31] Unknown

Sporadic characters

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Kirin[32] Undisclosed
Masked Police 24[33] Undisclosed

Staff

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God Hattori[34] UnknownReferee
Ponta Tonegawa[35] UnknownReferee
Shodai Deguchi[36] Shodai DeguchiRing announcer

Notable alumni

Championships and accomplishments

Shi-En currently has four title. The three main titles are the Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles, Tag Team and 6-Man Tag Team Championships. The "I Love Shi-En" Championship is a secondary title.

ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)ReignDate won Days
held
LocationNotes
align=center Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles Championshipalign=center align=center 2align=center March 16, 2024align=center align=center Osaka, Japanalign=left Defeated Maro Kuriyama at the Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 14th Anniversary Show.align=center [37]
align=center "I Love Shi-En" Championshipalign=center Momoka Hanazonoalign=center 1align=center March 16, 2024align=center align=center Osaka, Japanalign=left Defeated Hiroto Okubo in a Falls Count Anywhere Fans Bring the Weapons Happy Hardcore Match at the Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 14th Anniversary Show.align=center [38]
align=center Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Championshipalign=center Bahamut and align=center 1
align=center March 16, 2024align=center align=center Osaka, Japanalign=left Defeated Yosuke Takii and Tetsuya Gotoh at the Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 14th Anniversary Show.align=center [39]
align=center Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Championshipalign=center Mōretsu
align=center 1
align=center December 17, 2023align=center align=center Osaka, Japanalign=left Defeated Kiai-ryuken Ecchan, Rascal Fujiwara and Dongury Fujie at the Tennōji-ku Community Center.align=center [40]

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles Championship

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles Championship
Won:March 16, 2024
Created:April 24, 2016
Promotion:Pro-Wrestling Shi-En
Firstchamp:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan
Longestreign:Maro Kuriyama
(727 days)
Shortestreign:
(28 days)
Oldest:Maro Kuriyama
Youngest:
Heaviest:
(105 kg)
Lightest:
(70 kg)

The is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by Pro-Wrestling Shi-En. It is the top title of the company and has been held by a total of six champions in nine different recognized reigns. The current champion is Hiroaki Taniguchi who is in his second reign.[41]

Combined reigns

RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined
days
1Maro Kuriyama 2 13 965
2Kiai-ryuken Ecchan 2 5 798
32 3 +
4Hiroto Okubo 1 3 392
51 2 364
61 0 28

"I Love Shi-En" Championship

"I Love Shi-En" Championship
Currentholder:Momoka Hanazono
Won:March 16, 2024
Created:April 15, 2018
Promotion:Pro-Wrestling Shi-En
Firstchamp:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan
Mostreigns:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan
(4 reigns)
Longestreign:Raipachi Isobe
(448 days)
Shortestreign:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan
(27 days)

The is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by Pro-Wrestling Shi-En. It is a secondary title of the company that has been held by a total of nine champions in 14 different recognized reigns. Anyone can challenge for the title and the reigning champion chooses the stipulation of the matches.[42] The current champion is Momoka Hanazono who is in her first reign.[43]

Combined reigns

RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined
days
1Kiai-ryuken Ecchan 4 8 687
2Raipachi Isobe 2 6 483
3Asuka The World 1 5 306
4Daichi 1 4 266
52 3 217
6Hiroto Okubo 1 0 90
7Momoka Hanazono1 0 +
8God Hattori 1 1 70
9Bakotsu 1 1 43

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Championship

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Championship
Currentholder:Bahamut and
Won:March 16, 2024
Created:March 9, 2013
Promotion:Pro-Wrestling Shi-En
Firstchamp:Rascal Fujiwara and
Mostreigns:(as a team)
Rascal Fujiwara and
(3 reigns)
(as an individual)
Raipachi Isobe and
(5 reigns)
Longestreign:Kaisei Genki Hōshutsu Kyōkai (Kiai-ryuken Ecchan and Bull Armor Takuya)
(539 days)
Shortestreign:Kiai-ryuken Ecchan and Raipachi Isobe
(<1 day)

The is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by Pro-Wrestling Shi-En. There have been a total of 19 reigns shared between 20 wrestlers. The current champions are Bahamut and who are both in their first reign as a team.[44]

Combined reigns

Indicates the current champions
¤The exact length of at least one title reign is uncertain, so the shortest possible length is used.
By team
RankTeamdata-sort-type="number"No. of
reigns
data-sort-type="number"Combined
defenses
data-sort-type="number"Combined days
1Rascal Fujiwara and 3 6 596¤
2Kaisei Genki Hōshutsu Kyōkai
1 3 539
3Liberta
1 3 491
4Hiroto Okubo and 1 2 322
5Kaisei Genki Hōshutsu Kyōkai
1 4 295
6Yosuke Takii and Tetsuya Gotoh 1 3 265
7Raipachi Isobe and Maro Kuriyama 2 1 204
8Tribe
1 1 189
9Hiroto Okubo and Asuka The World 1 1 161
10 and 1 2 147
Tomo Emami and Yoriaki Ogyu 1 1 147
12 and Tatsunari Nashio 1 1 108
13BB Brothers
1 1 98
14Raipachi Isobe and 1 1 91
15Bahamut and † 1 0 +
16Kiai-ryuken Ecchan and Raipachi Isobe 1 0
By wrestler
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined days
1Kiai-ryuken Ecchan 3 7 840
25 7 ¤+
3Raipachi Isobe 5 5 786
43 5 658
5Rascal Fujiwara 3 5 596¤
6Bull Armor Takuya 1 3 539
7Kirin 1 3 491
8Hiroto Okubo 2 3 483
9Tomo Emami 2 5 448
10Tetsuya Gotoh 1 3 265
Yusuke Takii 1 3 265
12Maro Kuriyama 2 1 204
132 2 199
141 1 189
15Asuka The World 1 1 161
16Yoriaki Ogyu 1 1 147
17Tatsunari Nashio 1 1 108
18BBQ Aoki 1 1 98
Bomber Okuno 1 1 98
20Bahamut † 1 0 +

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Championship

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Championship
Currentholder:Mōretsu
Won:December 17, 2023
Created:December 30, 2020
Promotion:Pro-Wrestling Shi-En
Firstchamp:Maro Kuriyama, Bahamut and
Mostreigns:(as an individual)

(3 reigns)
Longestreign:Maro Kuriyama, Bahamut and
(392 days)

The is a professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by Pro-Wrestling Shi-En. It is contested for by teams of three wrestlers. There have been a total of six reigns shared between 13 wrestlers. The current champions are Mōretsu (Bomber Okuno and Yoriaki Ogyu) who are in their first reign as a team.[45]

Combined reigns

Indicates the current champions
By team
RankTeamdata-sort-type="number"No. of
reigns
data-sort-type="number"Combined
defenses
data-sort-type="number"Combined days
1Maro Factory
1 1 392
2Kiai-ryuken Ecchan, Rascal Fujiwara and 1 0 210
3Mōretsu
1 2 +
4Maro Factory
1 1 160
5Bahamut, Daichi and Joker Fuyuki 1 0 147
6, Raipachi Isobe and Yosuke Takii 1 0 92
By wrestler
RankWrestlerNo. of
reigns
Combined
defenses
Combined days
13 2 762
2Bahamut 2 1 539
3Maro Kuriyama 1 1 392
4Rascal Fujiwara 2 1 370
52 2 +
6Kiai-ryuken Ecchan 1 0 210
7Bomber Okuno † 1 2 +
Yoriaki Ogyu † 1 2 +
9Tetsuya Gotoh 1 1 160
10Daichi 1 0 147
Joker Fuyuki 1 0 147
12Raipachi Isobe 1 0 92
Yosuke Takii 1 0 92

Tournaments

Footnotes

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shi-en Pro Wrestling . July 2, 2022 . Puroresu Central.
  2. Web site: March 15, 2015 . Ōsaka o genki ni shitai  - Dokuji rosen no Puroresuringu Shi-En ga go-shūnen kinen kōgyō . ja:「大阪を元気にしたい」 ── 独自路線の「プロレスリング紫焔」が5周年記念興行 . "We want to energize Osaka!"  - Pro-Wrestling Shi-En celebrates its 5th anniversary with a unique lineup . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083415/http://osaka.thepage.jp/detail/20150315-00000001-wordleaf?pattern=1&utm_expid=90592221-29.uzRA2AXrScmfXlXFfeP6qg.1&utm_referrer=http://thepage.jp/ . March 4, 2016 . July 2, 2022 . osaka.thepage.jp . ja.
  3. Web site: Puroresuringu Shi-En to wa? . ja:プロレスリング紫焔とは? . About Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  4. Web site: June 2, 2018 . [Intabyū] Kansai indīkai no shin'ei Taniguchi Hiroaki ga Shi-En no miryoku o atsuku katari Kantō shinshutsu no yashin o kataru?! "Kekka o dashite Tōkyō de mo sonzaikan o shimeshitai" ]. ja:【インタビュー】関西インディー界の新鋭・谷口弘晃が紫焔の魅力を熱く語り関東進出の野心を語る?!「結果を出して東京でも存在感を示したい」 . [Interview] Hiroaki Taniguchi, a newcomer to the Kansai indie scene, speaks passionately about the appeal of Shi-En and his ambitions to expand into the Kanto area. "I want to achieve results and make my presence felt in Tokyo" . July 2, 2022 . battle-news.com . ja.
  5. Web site: December 10, 2018 . Sararīman ga shūmatsu gentei resurā ni henshin  - Nisoku no waraji de "Shigoto mo ganbareru" . ja:サラリーマンが週末限定レスラーに変身 二足のわらじで「仕事も頑張れる」 . Salaryman Turns Weekend Wrestler  - With two feet to stand on, "I can work hard at my job, too" . July 2, 2022 . The Sankei News . ja.
  6. Web site: 2010 Puroresuringu Shi-En . ja:2010 プロレスリング紫焔 . 2010 Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  7. Web site: Puroresu FesuSukejūru . ja:プロレスフェススケジュール . Pro-Wrestling FestivalSchedule . July 2, 2022 . pwfes.fun . ja.
  8. Web site: February 10, 2019 . "Kansai indī no yū" Puroresuringu Shi-En ga hatsu no Tōkyō shinshutsu! Nikaime no Tōkyō taikai o yokokushi "densetsu o tsukutteiku" to puroresu no kami ni chigau! . ja:“関西インディーの雄”プロレスリング紫焔が初の東京進出!2回目の東京大会を予告し「伝説を作っていく」とプロレスの神に誓う! . The "Best of Kansai Indie" Pro Wrestling Shi-En makes its first foray into Tokyo, announces its second Tokyo event, and vows to the wrestling gods to "create a legend"! . July 2, 2022 . battle-news.com . ja.
  9. Web site: 2020 Puroresuringu Shi-En . ja:2020 プロレスリング紫焔 . 2020 Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  10. Web site: ja:バハムート . Bahamut . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/15330/%e3%83%90%e3%83%8f%e3%83%a0%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  11. Web site: ja:馬骨 . Bakotsu . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/205/bakotsu/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  12. Web site: ja:ボンバー奥野 . Bomber Okuno . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/10913/%e3%83%9c%e3%83%b3%e3%83%90%e3%83%bc%e5%a5%a5%e9%87%8e/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  13. Web site: ja:ダディロコ . Daddy Loco . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/18198/%e3%83%80%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3%e3%83%ad%e3%82%b3/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  14. Web site: ja:ドングリー藤江 . Dongury Fujie . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/82/dongry-fujie/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  15. Web site: ja:山田元気 . Genki Yamada . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/4611/yamada/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  16. Web site: ja:谷口 弘晃 . Hiroaki Taniguchi . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/5144/%e8%b0%b7%e5%8f%a3-%e5%bc%98%e6%99%83/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  17. Web site: ja:大久保寛人 . Hiroto Okubo . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/98/okubo-hiroto/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  18. Web site: ja:ジョーカー冬木 . Joker Fuyuki . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/402/joker-fuyuki/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  19. Web site: ja:キアイリュウケンエッちゃん . Kiai-ryuken Ecchan . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/66/kiairyuukenecchan/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  20. Web site: ja:ラ・コルサ . La Colza . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/28389/%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b3%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b5/ . June 11, 2024 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  21. Web site: ja:マロ栗山 . Maro Kuriyama . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/257/maro-kuriyama/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  22. Web site: ja:ライパチ磯部 . Raipachi Isobe . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/462/isobe/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  23. Web site: ja:ラスカル藤原 . Rascal Fujiwara . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/244/rascal-fujiwara/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  24. Web site: ja:西山星哉 . Seiya Nishiyama . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/20562/%e8%a5%bf%e5%b1%b1%e6%98%9f%e5%93%89/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  25. Web site: ja:後藤哲也 . Tetsuya Gotoh . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/14475/%e5%be%8c%e8%97%a4%e5%93%b2%e4%b9%9f/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  26. Web site: ja:タイガーハート . Tiger Heart . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/172/tigerheart/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  27. Web site: ja:トモ榎並 . Tomo Enami . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/4671/enami/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  28. Web site: ja:尾久頼明 . Yoriaki Ogyu . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/449/ogyu/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  29. Web site: ja:滝井洋介 . Yosuke Takii . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/15324/%e6%bb%9d%e4%ba%95%e6%b4%8b%e4%bb%8b/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  30. Web site: ja:川端佑子 . Yuko Kawabata . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/12326/%e5%b7%9d%e7%ab%af%e4%bd%91%e5%ad%90/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  31. Web site: ja:小川悠太 . Yuta Ogawa . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/players/28407/%e5%b0%8f%e5%b7%9d%e6%82%a0%e5%a4%aa/ . June 11, 2024 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  32. Web site: ja:麒麟 . Kirin . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/other_players/4621/kirin/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  33. Web site: ja:マスクドポリス24 . Masked Police 24 . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/other_players/14370/%e3%83%9e%e3%82%b9%e3%82%af%e3%83%89%e3%83%9d%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b924/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  34. Web site: ja:GOD服部 . God Hattori . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/staff/107/god%e6%9c%8d%e9%83%a8/ . July 2, 2022 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  35. Web site: ja:利根川ポン太 . Ponta Tonegawa . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/staff/28417/%e5%88%a9%e6%a0%b9%e5%b7%9d%e3%83%9d%e3%83%b3%e5%a4%aa/ . June 11, 2024 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  36. Web site: ja:出口翔大 . Shodai Deguchi . http://shi-en.com/wrestler/staff/28425/%e5%87%ba%e5%8f%a3%e7%bf%94%e5%a4%a7/ . June 11, 2024 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En . ja.
  37. Web site: Puroresuringu Shi-En Shinguru Senshuken . ja:プロレスリング紫焔シングル選手権 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Singles Championship . July 2, 2022 . Syu-Kaku Kombu . ja.
  38. Web site: "I LOVE Shi-En" Senshuken . ja:"I LOVE 紫焔"選手権 . "I Love Shi-En" Championship . December 18, 2023 . Syu-Kaku Kombu . ja.
  39. Web site: Puroresuringu Shi-En Taggu Senshuken . ja:プロレスリング紫焔タッグ選手権 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Championship . July 2, 2022 . Syu-Kaku Kombu . ja.
  40. Web site: Puroresuringu Shi-En Roku-nin Taggu Senshuken . ja:プロレスリング紫焔6人タッグ選手権 . Pro-Wrestling Shi-En 6-Man Tag Team Championship . September 2, 2022 . Syu-Kaku Kombu . ja.
  41. Web site: Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Championship . cagematch.net . Philip . Kreikenbohm . de . March 27, 2024.
  42. 980248538155122688. shi_en_. "I LOVE Shi-En" Chanpion Beruto. Pro-Wrestling Shi-En. April 1, 2018. September 2, 2022. ja. ja:"I LOVE 紫焔 チャンピオンベルト". "I LOVE Shi-En" Championship Belt.
  43. Web site: I Love Shi-En Championship . cagematch.net . Philip . Kreikenbohm . de . December 18, 2023.
  44. Web site: Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Tag Team Championship . cagematch.net . Philip . Kreikenbohm . de . October 24, 2022.
  45. Web site: Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Championship . cagematch.net . Philip . Kreikenbohm . de . December 27, 2022.
  46. Web site: One Chance Tōnamento . ja:One Chanceトーナメント . One Chance Tournament . March 27, 2024 . Syu-Kaku Kombu . ja.