Hiroshi Tanahashi

GPTKB entity

Statements (477)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:accolade gptkb:Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Match_of_the_Year
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Champion
gptkb:Tokyo_Sports_Best_Wrestler_Award
gptkb:NJPW_Intercontinental_Champion
PWI Wrestler of the Year
G1 Climax Winner
NJPW Best Bout Award
NJPW Wrestler of the Year
NJPW Best Feud Award
NJPW Best Tag Team Award
NJPW Best Tag Team Match Award
NJPW Best Technical Wrestler Award
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Decade
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2015
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2016
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2017
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2018
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2019
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2020
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2021
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2022
NJPW Best Wrestler of the Year 2023
NJPW Most Outstanding Wrestler
PWI 500 ranked #1
NJPW MVP Award
gptkbp:active_years 2004-present
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Aoyama_Gakuin_University
gptkbp:alumni gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:video_games
gptkbp:birth_date 1976-11-13
November 13, 1976
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Tama,_Japan
gptkb:Nagano,_Japan
gptkb:Tama,_Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Nagano,_Japan
gptkb:Tama,_Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:career_highlights G1 Climax Winner
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:2004
gptkbp:championship gptkb:NJPW_World_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Intercontinental_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Champion
gptkb:IWGP_Intercontinental_Champion
gptkb:G1_Climax
gptkb:NJPW_NEVER_Openweight_Championship
8
multiple
G1 Climax winner
NJPW G1 Climax winner
gptkbp:championships_won gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:charity_work Children's Hospitals
gptkbp:coaching_career 20 years
gptkbp:competed_in gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_9
gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:NJPW_Wrestle_Kingdom_16
gptkb:G1_Climax_29
gptkb:G1_Climax_30
gptkb:G1_Climax_31
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:None
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Champion
Never Openweight Champion
IWGP Tag Team Champion
gptkbp:current_status Active
gptkbp:current_team gptkb:Taguchi_Japan
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2000
gptkb:2004
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
2000-03-01
2004-03-01
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:2004
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:KENTA
gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:Kenny_Omega
gptkb:Jay_White
gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 12
gptkbp:events gptkb:G1_Climax_28
gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_13
gptkbp:faced gptkb:Kenny_Omega
gptkb:Jon_Moxley
gptkb:CM_Punk
gptkbp:faction gptkb:None
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Pro_Wrestling
Charismatic persona
High-flying moves
Ace of the Universe
gptkbp:famous_match gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_9
gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_10
vs. John Cena
G1 Climax 2016
Wrestle Kingdom 9 vs. Kazuchika Okada
vs. Shingo Takagi at Wrestle Kingdom 15
gptkbp:famous_rival gptkb:Keiji_Mutoh
gptkb:Minoru_Suzuki
gptkb:Taka_Michinoku
gptkb:Tatsumi_Fujinami
gptkb:Masahiro_Chono
gptkb:Will_Ospreay
gptkb:Mil_Mascaras
gptkb:Jushin_Thunder_Liger
gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:AJ_Styles
gptkb:Brock_Lesnar
gptkb:Chris_Jericho
gptkb:Kenny_Omega
gptkb:Toshiaki_Kawada
gptkb:Masakatsu_Funaki
gptkb:Hiroshi_Hase
gptkb:Satoshi_Kojima
gptkb:Shinsuke_Nakamura
gptkb:Kenta_Kobashi
gptkb:Jay_White
gptkb:Tama_Tonga
gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkb:Toru_Yano
gptkb:Shingo_Takagi
gptkb:Riki_Choshu
gptkb:Yuji_Nagata
gptkb:Naomichi_Marufuji
gptkb:Hirooki_Goto
gptkb:Katsuyori_Shibata
gptkb:Kenta_Miyahara
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
gptkbp:fan_base gptkb:The_Ace
Wrestling Fans
NJPW Fans
gptkbp:fan_events loyal fanbase
Loyal fans
gptkbp:federation gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:feud gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Strong_Style
Technical Wrestling
Technical
High-flying
High-Flying
high-flying
technical wrestling
gptkbp:film_appearance NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 14
gptkbp:final_match_date vs. Will Ospreay
gptkbp:finishing_move gptkb:Belly-to-Belly_Suplex
gptkb:Texas_Cloverleaf
gptkb:Toni_Storm
Saito Suplex
Dragon Screw
Spinebuster
Running Crossbody
High Fly Flow
Fisherman Suplex
Hatch Suplex
High Fly Flow (Frog Splash)
Somersault Senton
Straightjacket German Suplex
gptkbp:first_iwgpchampionship gptkb:2006
gptkbp:first_match gptkb:2000
vs. Kintaro Ohki
vs. Kendo Kashin
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Hiroshi_Tanahashi
gptkbp:gearbox Colorful Attire
Colorful and Flashy
gptkbp:gimmick The Ace of the Universe
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:NJPW_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:has Main event matches
Career milestones
Crossover appeal
Impact on wrestling culture
Long title reigns
Iconic rivalries
Influential matches
gptkbp:has_achieved main event status
gptkbp:has_achievements gptkb:Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Match_of_the_Year
gptkb:Wrestling_Observer_Newsletter_Wrestler_of_the_Year
IWGP Tag Team Champion
multiple title reigns
PWI Wrestler of the Year
NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Winner
G1 Climax Winner
Multiple-time IWGP Champion
G1 Climax Match of the Year
NJPW Best Bout
NJPW Match of the Year
NJPW World Tag League Winner
NJPW Wrestler of the Year
gptkbp:has_appearance_in gptkb:NJPW
gptkbp:has_appeared_in gptkb:video_games
gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:interviews
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Video_games
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:talk_shows
Interviews
reality shows
Japanese media
NJPW events
gptkbp:has_catchphrase gptkb:Never_Give_Up
gptkbp:has_collaborated_with gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkbp:has_fan_base gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Strong
Wrestling Fans
Japanese fans
international wrestling fans
NJPW fans
International Wrestling Fans
Tanahashi's Fans
gptkbp:has_influence_on Modern Professional Wrestling
Modern Wrestling
Japanese Wrestling
younger wrestlers
gptkbp:has_influenced Young wrestlers
gptkbp:has_legacy gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:has_library The Ace of the Universe: Hiroshi Tanahashi's Story
gptkbp:has_match_history_with gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:posters
gptkb:action_figures
Action Figures
T-Shirts
Action figures
collectible cards
t-shirts
autographed photos
gptkbp:has_participated_in Charity events
International tours
Tag team matches
Wrestle Kingdom series
gptkbp:has_social_media gptkb:Twitter
gptkbp:has_social_media_presence gptkb:Twitter
gptkbp:has_style gptkb:Strong_Style
strong style
gptkbp:has_title gptkb:The_Ace
The Ace of the Universe
The Ace of New Japan Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:has_won gptkb:NJPW_World_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Intercontinental_Championship
gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:NJPW_Tag_Team_Championship
gptkb:NJPW_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:Shinsuke_Nakamura
gptkb:NJPW_Best_of_the_Super_Juniors
gptkb:NJPW_United_States_Championship
gptkb:NJPW_World_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:NJPW_World_Tag_League
gptkb:G1_Climax
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
NJPW Intercontinental Championship
NJPW Best Bout Award
NJPW Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
gptkbp:height 1.83 m
6 ft 0 in
182 cm
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:hometown gptkb:Nagano,_Japan
gptkb:Tama,_Tokyo,_Japan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hiroshi Tanahashi
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Japanese_Professional_Wrestling
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Keiji_Mutoh
gptkb:Shawn_Michaels
gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkb:Kenta_Kobashi
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:2004
2000s
Professional wrestling community
gptkbp:is_challenged_by gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:is_considered Top star in NJPW
gptkbp:is_considered_as A role model
One of the greatest wrestlers of all time
one of the greatest wrestlers
One of the best wrestlers in the world
Ace of NJPW
A legend in NJPW
A pioneer in NJPW
gptkbp:is_featured_in Promotional materials
gptkbp:is_from gptkb:Tama,_Japan
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Nagano,_Japan
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:Ric_Flair
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkb:Wrestling
Fan interactions
Technical wrestling
technical wrestling skills
Main Event Matches
Innovative wrestling style
Charismatic persona
Signature moves
high-flying moves
charismatic personality
High-Profile Matches
High Fly Flow
Technical wrestling skills
long matches
High-profile feuds
high-flying techniques
Main Eventing Wrestle Kingdom
Technical Wrestling Skills
Dramatic storytelling in matches
being a top star in NJPW
Promoting wrestling in Japan
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkb:Bullet_Club
gptkb:Taguchi_Japan
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:All_Japan_Pro_Wrestling
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:is_recognized_by PWI
wrestling promotions worldwide
gptkbp:is_recognized_for Sportsmanship
gptkbp:is_regarded_as Ace of the Universe
a top draw in wrestling
gptkbp:is_respected_by Peers
gptkbp:is_trained_in gptkb:Keiji_Mutoh
gptkb:Kintaro_Ohki
gptkb:Nobuhiko_Takada
gptkb:Kensuke_Sasaki
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling_Dojo
gptkb:NJPW_Dojo
gptkb:Katsuyori_Shibata
gptkbp:known_for Technical wrestling
High Fly Flow
technical wrestling style
Ace of the Universe
main eventing Wrestle Kingdom
gptkbp:losses gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:lost_match_on October 18, 2020
gptkbp:matches_played Technical and High-Flying
gptkbp:most_successful gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Champion
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Japanese
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Ace
The Ace of the Universe
The Ace of NJPW
Ace of the Universe
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_12
gptkb:G1_Climax_27
gptkb:Wrestle_Kingdom_14
G1 Climax Finals
Wrestle Kingdom 14 vs Tetsuya Naito
Tanahashi vs. Okada
vs. Kota Ibushi at G1 Climax 29
vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW G1 Climax 31
vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW G1 Climax 32
vs. Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 9
vs. Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 15
vs. Shinsuke Nakamura at Wrestle Kingdom 8
vs. Tetsuya Naito at Wrestle Kingdom 14
gptkbp:notable_rivalry gptkb:Keiji_Mutoh
gptkb:Minoru_Suzuki
gptkb:Taka_Michinoku
gptkb:Tatsumi_Fujinami
gptkb:Kazushi_Sakuraba
gptkb:Masahiro_Chono
gptkb:Will_Ospreay
gptkb:Shiro_Koshinaka
gptkb:Kensuke_Sasaki
gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:AJ_Styles
gptkb:Chris_Jericho
gptkb:Kenny_Omega
gptkb:Toshiaki_Kawada
gptkb:Hiroshi_Hase
gptkb:Satoshi_Kojima
gptkb:Shinsuke_Nakamura
gptkb:Kenta_Kobashi
gptkb:Jay_White
gptkb:Tama_Tonga
gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkb:Toru_Yano
gptkb:Shingo_Takagi
gptkb:Riki_Choshu
gptkb:Yuji_Nagata
gptkb:Kenta
gptkb:Masato_Tanaka
gptkb:Hirooki_Goto
gptkb:Katsuyori_Shibata
gptkb:Kenta_Miyahara
gptkb:Okada
gptkb:Great_O-Khan
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
Over 10 Matches
gptkbp:number_of_reigns_as_champion 8
gptkbp:number_of_times_intercontinental_champion gptkb:1
gptkbp:number_of_times_iwgpheavyweight_champion 8
gptkbp:number_of_times_tag_team_champion gptkb:6
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Nagano,_Japan
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling_roster
gptkb:Taguchi_Japan
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:G1_Climax_28
gptkb:G1_Climax_29
gptkbp:personality_trait gptkb:Heroic
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2000
gptkb:2004
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:promotions gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:real_name gptkb:Hiroshi_Tanahashi
gptkbp:record gptkb:Okada
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
gptkbp:retired gptkb:G1_Climax_28
Not Retired
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:NJPW_Wrestle_Kingdom_15
Active
Not Retired
gptkbp:retirement_year active
gptkbp:ring_name gptkb:Tanahashi
gptkb:Hiroshi_Tanahashi
gptkb:The_Ace
gptkb:Strong_Style
Ace
The Ace of New Japan
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Jay_White
gptkb:Kazuchika_Okada
gptkbp:signature Colorful Tights
Colorful Trunks
Pose with Belt
gptkbp:signature_move gptkb:Texas_Cloverleaf
gptkb:Toni_Storm
gptkb:Tarantula
Dragon Screw
High Fly Flow
Slingblade
Straight Jacket German Suplex
Tanahashi Twist
Tanahashi's Slingblade
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:social_media @tanahashi1_100
gptkbp:style gptkb:Wrestling
Technical wrestling
High-flying
Strong style
strong style
gptkbp:tag_team gptkb:Kota_Ibushi
gptkb:Taguchi_Japan
Team Tanahashi
gptkbp:title_held gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:IWGP_Intercontinental_Championship
gptkbp:training gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling_Dojo
High-Flying and Technical
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling_Dojo
gptkbp:website njpw1972.com
gptkbp:weight 105 kg
220 lb
gptkbp:weight_class Heavyweight
gptkbp:won gptkb:G1_Climax_28
gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:G1_Climax_29_Final
gptkb:IWGP_United_States_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkb:G1_Climax_30
gptkb:Tetsuya_Naito
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Tokyo_Sports_Wrestling_Award
Wrestler of the Year
gptkbp:wrestling_promotion gptkb:NJPW
gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:wrestling_style gptkb:Strong_Style
gptkb:Dramatic
Technical
High-flying
High-Flying
Puroresu
gptkbp:years_active 2000-present
2004-present
2004–present
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White
gptkb:WWE_Championship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4