List of former New Japan Pro-Wrestling personnel

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling (新日本プロレス, Shin Nihon Puroresu) (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[edit]

† Indicates person is deceased
Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Yoshihiro Asai Ultimo Dragon 1992–1998
2004–2005
2008
Shelton Benjamin Shelton X Benjamin 2012–2016
Fergal Devitt Prince Devitt 2006–2014 [1]
Aaron Frobel Michael Elgin 2014–2019 [2]
Hiroshi Hase Hiroshi Hase 1987–1996
Mitsuhide Hirasawa Bone Soldier
Captain New Japan
Hideo Saito
Mitsuhide Hirasawa 		2006–2010
2011–2017
Dustin Howard Chuckie T. 2017–2019 [3]
Muhammad Hussain Inoki† Antonio Inoki 1972–2005
Allen Jones AJ Styles 2008
2014–2016 		[4][5]
Teruaki Kanemitsu Kanemitsu 2016–2019 [2]
Katsuya Kitamura† Katsuya Kitamura 2015–2019 [6]
Trevor Mann Ricochet 2013–2017 [7]
Greg Marasciulo Berreta 2013
2015–2019 		[3]
Brock Lesnar Brock Lesnar 2005–2006 [8]
Matthew Massie Matt Jackson 2013–2019 [3]
Nicholas Massie Nick Jackson 2013–2019 [3]
Shinsuke Nakamura Shinsuke Nakamura 2002–2016 [4]
Shinjiro Otani Shinjiro Otani 1992–2001
Cody Runnels Cody 2016–2019 [3]
Akebono Taro Akebono 2006–2007
Davey Smith Black Assassin
Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Harry Smith 		2005
2012–2019 		[9]
Tyson Smith Kenny Omega 2010–2019 [3]

Notable former wrestlers[edit]

Japanese wrestlers[edit]

Non-Japanese wrestlers[edit]

Joshi talent[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Caldwell, James (7 April 2014). "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". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "NJPW anuncia la marcha de Michael Elgin y Teruaki Kanemitsu". 2 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Where Aew Talents Stand With New Japan Pro Wrestling". PWInsider.com. 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  4. ^ a b Rose, Bryan (January 4, 2016). "NJPW stars Nakamura, AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson headed to WWE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  5. ^ Caldwell, James (January 4, 2016). "PWTorch Report – Four big names leaving New Japan, heading to WWE". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  6. ^ Solowrestling (5 February 2019). "Katsuya Kitamura abandona NJPW". www.solowrestling.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  7. ^ 【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. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "New Japan Pro Wrestling news – (June 28, 2006 – July 19, 2006)". Strong Style Spirit. Archived from the original on February 9, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
  9. ^ "Report: Davey Boy Smith Jr Finished with NJPW | Fightful News".
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