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Hiroshi Tanahashi (born November 13, 1976 in Etajima, Hiroshima) is a Japanese {{backyard wrestl|ing}}er turned {{professional wrestl|ing}}er after training in the Wrestling/NewJapanProWrestling dojo. One of the most popular wrestlers of New Japan who has gained a following worldwide for his excellent matches, Tanahashi has become the leader of the initial generation of 21st century stars from the Far East. He is a multiple-time [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/newjapan/iwgp-h.html IWGP Heavyweight Champion]], with his fifth reign breaking the record for the most successful title defenses[[note]]Until Kazuchika Okada fourth reign[[/note]] and his seventh reign breaking the record for number of times it has been won. He also formerly held the longest combined days as champ of all time, before being surpassed by long-time rival Wrestling/KazuchikaOkada.
However his career almost didn't happen. Tanahashi began his training in 1999, and during his years as a Young Lion and company rookie, being viewed as a young prospect and gaining impressive wins over Lucha Libre legend Negro Casas and 90s Wrestling/{{WW|E}}F/Wrestling/{{WCW}} star Wrestling/ScottHall, his career almost came to an end in 2002 when, after ending a relationship with his [[WomanScorned girlfriend]] she snapped and stabbed him with a knife. Tanahashi was hospitalized with some wondering if he would ever return, but thankfully did recover and soon returned to the ring. The story gained widespread media coverage all over Japan and tons of fan support came to Hiroshi with some claiming the stabbing was the best thing to happen to him.
However his career almost didn't happen. Tanahashi began his training in 1999, and during his years as a Young Lion and company rookie, being viewed as a young prospect and gaining impressive wins over Lucha Libre legend Negro Casas and 90s Wrestling/{{WW|E}}F/Wrestling/{{WCW}} star Wrestling/ScottHall, his career almost came to an end in 2002 when, after ending a relationship with his [[WomanScorned girlfriend]] she snapped and stabbed him with a knife. Tanahashi was hospitalized with some wondering if he would ever return, but thankfully did recover and soon returned to the ring. The story gained widespread media coverage all over Japan and tons of fan support came to Hiroshi with some claiming the stabbing was the best thing to happen to him.
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Hiroshi Tanahashi (born November 13, 1976 in Etajima, Hiroshima) is a Japanese {{backyard wrestl|ing}}er turned {{professional wrestl|ing}}er after training in the Wrestling/NewJapanProWrestling dojo. One of the most popular wrestlers of New Japan who has gained a following worldwide for his excellent matches, Tanahashi has become the leader of the initial generation of 21st century stars from the Far East. He is a multiple-time [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/newjapan/iwgp-h.html IWGP Heavyweight Champion]], notably winning the title a record seven times before it was retired in 2021 after being unified with his the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. His fifth reign breaking also set a record for most title defenses (at 11) before it was broken by his long-time rival Wrestling/KazuchikaOkada during his fourth reign. Additionally, he held the record for the most successful title defenses[[note]]Until Kazuchika Okada fourth reign[[/note]] and his seventh reign breaking the record for number of times it has been won. He also formerly held the longest combined days as champ of all time, champion before being Okada surpassed by long-time rival Wrestling/KazuchikaOkada.
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However, his career almost didn't happen. Tanahashi began his training in 1999, and during his years as a Young Lion and company rookie, being viewed as a young prospect and gaining impressive wins over Lucha Libre legend Negro Casas and 90s Wrestling/{{WW|E}}F/Wrestling/{{WCW}} star Wrestling/ScottHall, his career almost came to an end in 2002 when, after ending a relationship with his [[WomanScorned girlfriend]] she snapped and stabbed him with a knife. Tanahashi was hospitalized with some wondering if he would ever return, but thankfully did recover and soon returned to the ring. The story gained widespread media coverage all over Japan and tons of fan support came to Hiroshi with some claiming the stabbing was the best thing to happen to him.
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However, his career almost didn't happen. Tanahashi began his training in 1999, and during his years as a Young Lion and company rookie, being viewed as a young prospect and gaining impressive wins over Lucha Libre legend Negro Casas and 90s Wrestling/{{WW|E}}F/Wrestling/{{WCW}} star Wrestling/ScottHall, his career almost came to an end in 2002 when, after ending a relationship with his [[WomanScorned girlfriend]] she snapped and stabbed him with a knife. Tanahashi was hospitalized with some wondering if he would ever return, but thankfully did recover and soon returned to the ring. The story gained widespread media coverage all over Japan and tons of fan support came to Hiroshi with some claiming the stabbing was the best thing to happen to him.
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On December 23, 2023, whilst still an active member of the roster, Tanahashi was appointed the President of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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* DistaffCounterpart: Io Shirai lives up more to the high flying part but was promoted as a long haired pretty girl in Wrestling/WorldWonderRingSTARDOM and started to become an asshole when the promotion was in need of new stars and she realized she was the ace.
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* DistaffCounterpart: Io Shirai Wrestling/IoShirai lives up more to the high flying part but was promoted as a long haired pretty girl in Wrestling/WorldWonderRingSTARDOM and started to become an asshole when the promotion was in need of new stars and she realized she was the ace.
