Hiroshi Tanahashi was recently appointed as the President and Representative Director of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Tanahashi is currently the co-holder of the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship alongside Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii.
In a recent interview with NJPW, Tanahashi addressed his in-ring future now that he will be carrying out executive duties.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On whether his new role will affect how he approaches his in-ring work: “I’m obviously thinking about the rest of my active career. Obviously as for everyone, within that the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is a key goal. This is probably the only business where guys can freely beat up their boss, so that might make me an even bigger target, but I hope to make all the boys angry with how hard I’m fighting (laughs).”
On his reputation of putting the company before his own interests: “In my wrestling life, I’ve realized a few things, and one of them is when I get into the ring and put my energy into a match, I’m less invested in winning championships as I am in responding to the fan’s support, answering to their expectations and having them leave with a positive experience. What I want from wrestling is to give people power and strength, and I think I’ll carry that into my position as President, to give that power to the fans and our staff.”
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Hiroshi Tanahashi, the renowned Japanese professional wrestler, has recently taken on a new role as the President and Representative Director of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). This appointment comes as a significant milestone in Tanahashi’s career, showcasing his leadership abilities both inside and outside the ring.
Currently, Tanahashi holds the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship alongside Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii. Despite his new executive duties, Tanahashi remains committed to his in-ring career and has expressed his thoughts on how this new role will impact his approach to wrestling.
During an interview with NJPW, Tanahashi discussed his future in the ring and his aspirations for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. He acknowledged that being in an executive position might make him a bigger target for his fellow wrestlers, but he intends to use this as motivation to fight even harder. Tanahashi humorously mentioned that professional wrestling is perhaps the only business where individuals can freely beat up their boss.
Known for his selflessness and dedication to the company, Tanahashi emphasized that his focus has always been on providing a positive experience for the fans. He believes that wrestling is not just about winning championships but also about responding to the support of the fans and leaving them with a sense of empowerment. As the President of NJPW, Tanahashi aims to extend this philosophy to give power and strength to both the fans and the staff.
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Hiroshi Tanahashi’s appointment as the President and Representative Director of NJPW marks an exciting new chapter in his career. As he balances his executive responsibilities with his in-ring performances, fans can expect to witness his unwavering determination and passion for the sport.