Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to wrap up his career.
Hiroshi Tanahashi announced that 2025 will be his last year as a full-time wrestler. He will have his retirement match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.
Tanahashi made the announcement at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling.
「棚橋のゴールを決めました…2026年1月4日…」
— NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) October 14, 2024
なんと棚橋弘至選手が、2026年1.4での“レスラー引退”を決意…！
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Tanahashi is the current President of NJPW.
He began his career in 1999 and is one of the most decorated NJPW wrestlers ever as an eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, a two-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, a three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, and many more accolades.
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