Organization:Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
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| Abbreviation | APFW |
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| Formation | October 10, 2023 |
| Type | Association |
| Purpose | Promotion of professional wrestling in Asia and the Pacific |
The Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling (Japanese: アジア太平洋プロレス連盟, Hepburn: Ajia Taiheiyō Puroresu Renmei; APFW) is an association of several professional wrestling promotions in the Asia–Pacific, acting as a governing body and industry group with the goal of promoting professional wrestling across Asia.
History
The association establishment was announced during a New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Stardom joint business strategy presentation held in Tokyo at the Hikosen Theater.[1] The name of the organization was initially translated in English as "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance".[2] The purpose of the association, as stated by Bushiroad owner Takaaki Kidani, was to "further promote professional wrestling in the Asia–Pacific region through cooperative relationships with each organization".[3]
On January 5, 2024, representatives from all member promotions attended a press conference. During the event, the translated name was changed to Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling (APFW), a logo was revealed, and it was announced that NJPW would hold an event in Taipei in April, with the event being the first sanctioned by the APFW.[4] NJPW's Wrestling World 2024 in Taiwan, the first event sanctioned by the APFW, was held on April 14.[5] On December 14, 2024, the Antonio Inoki Memorial Show was organized in Shanghai, China by various APFW promotions.[6]
Members
Dragon Fighting Wrestling
Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Studios
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Puzzle
Setup Thailand Pro Wrestling- World Wonder Ring Stardom
Notable events
Wrestling World 2024 in Taiwan
The inaugural APFW event, titled "Weicker presents Wrestling World 2024 in Taiwan", took place on April 14, 2024 at Zepp New Taipei in Taipei, Taiwan. The event, organized by APFW member New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), included a four-team tournament to determine the 27th NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions, following the title's vacating due to Kazuchika Okada's departure from NJPW.[5] Template:Pro Wrestling results table
Antonio Inoki Memorial Show
An APFW event, titled "Antonio Inoki Memorial Show: Immortal Fighting Spirit", took place on December 14, 2024 at Modern Sky Lab in Shanghai, China. The event, held in tribute to Antonio Inoki, was organized by APFW members NJPW and Dragon Fighting Wrestling and featured the participation of other promotions from the Asia–Pacific, like the Inoki Genome Federation, Infin Pro-Wrestling, and the Hong Kong Pro Wrestling Federation.[6] Template:Pro Wrestling results table
See also
- Global Professional Wrestling Alliance
- United Japan Pro-wrestling
References
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|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in ja). October 10, 2023. https://www.njpw.co.jp/450955. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in ja). January 5, 2024. https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/288018. - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in ja). April 15, 2024. https://www.sponichi.co.jp/battle/news/2024/04/15/kiji/20240415s00003000212000c.html. - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "NJPW set for Inoki memorial event in Shanghai!". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. September 17, 2024. https://news.njpw1972.com/njpw-part-of-inoki-memorial-event-in-shanghai-52f09ad42bc6. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
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