Kyushu Pro-Wrestling
FoundedOctober 16, 2007[1]
StylePuroresu
HeadquartersFukuoka, Japan
Founder(s)Ryota Chikuzen
Owner(s)Ryota Chikuzen
Websitewww.kyushu-pro-wrestling.com

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 distinguishing feature of the promotion is that it is the first professional wrestling promotion operating 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 elderly homes, facilities for the disabled, children's homes, and preschools, and offers wrestling classes at free schools.[4][2]

History

Ryota Chikuzen officially left Kaientai Dojo on December 15, 2007 in order to launch a professional wrestling promotion in his native Kyushu.[5] On October 16 of that year, the world's first nonprofit professional wrestling organization "Kyushu Pro-Wrestling" had been accredited for establishment.

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 titled "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. The main event saw the team of Ryota Chikuzen and Mentai☆Kid defeat Omega (Shiori Asahi and Yuji Hino).[8]

On July 7, 2018, the promotion celebrated its 10th anniversary at Kinniku Yamakasa '18, in the Fukuoka Kokusai Hall.[9]

On April 5, 2021, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling launched their newest show Monday Night Vai!, a free monthly show airing on their YouTube channel.[10]

On January 3, 2022, the promotion held its first event outside of Kyushu at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo.[11] On October 4, Kyushu Pro-Wrestling held their first event in 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] then announced he had signed with the promotion.[14]

Roster

Ring name Real name Notes
Asosan [ja][15] Unknown
Batten×Burabura [ja][16] Keiichiro Sueoka
Hitamaru Sasaki [ja][17] Kyosuke Sasaki Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Champion
Gabai G-chan[18] Unknown
Genkai [ja][19] Daiyu Kawauchi
Kenichiro Arai[20] Kenichiro Arai Signed to Dragon Gate
Kisshern[21] Unknown
Kodai Nozaki [ja][22] Kodai Nozaki Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Champion
Mentai☆Kid [ja][23] Unknown
Minoru Fujita[24] Minoru Fujita Freelancer
Naoki Sakurajima [ja][25] Naoki Setoguchi
Ryota Chikuzen [ja][26] Ryoji Shiiba President
Shirokuma [ja][27] Unknown
Tajiri[28] Yoshihiro Tajiri

Championships

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held 		Successful
defenses 		Location Notes Ref.
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Championship Kodai Nozaki 2 August 6, 2023 174+ 0 Fukuoka, Japan Defeated previous champion Mentai☆Kid and Genkai in a three-way match at the Kyushu Pro-Wrestling 15th Anniversary. [29]
Kyushu Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Championship Kusuo
(Hitamaru Sasaki and Kota Umeda) 		1
(2, 1) 		May 7, 2023 265+ 2 Kasuga, Japan Defeated Mil Gracias (Sugi and Raicho) at Kasuga ba Genki ni Suru Bai!. [30]

Tournaments

Accomplishment Last winner(s) Date won Location Notes
Glocal Tag Tournament Hub and Tigers Mask December 3, 2022 Fukuoka, Japan Defeated Mentai☆Kid and Kodai Nozaki in the tournament final.

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "About us" 会社概要. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Ryota Chikuzen retires" 筑前りょう太退団. 2aw.blog.jp (in Japanese). November 22, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Raising An Army Show ~ Kinniku Yamakasa". Cagematch. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Kyushu Pro Monday Night Vai! #1". Cagematch. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Tokyo Launch Show ~ Jokyo". Cagematch. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  12. ^ 【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.
  13. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Kyushu Pro Jokyo 2023". Cagematch. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  14. ^ "[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.
  15. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 阿蘇山. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  16. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. ばってん×ぶらぶら. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  17. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 佐々木日田丸. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  18. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. がばいじいちゃん. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  19. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 玄海. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  20. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 新井健一郎（DRAGON GATE）. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  21. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. キシャーン. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  22. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 野崎広大. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  23. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. めんたい☆キッド. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  24. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 藤田ミノル（フリー）. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  25. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 桜島なおき. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  26. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 筑前りょう太. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  27. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. 白くま. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  28. ^ Kyushu Pro-Wrestling. TAJIRI. kyushu-pro-wrestling.com (in Japanese). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  29. ^ 九州プロレス選手権. Syu-Kaku Kombu (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  30. ^ 九州プロレスタッグ選手権. Syu-Kaku Kombu (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2023.

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