List of former New Japan Pro-Wrestling personnel

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
† Indicates person is deceased
Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Chad Allegra Karl Anderson 2008–2016 [1]
Yoshihiro Asai Ultimo Dragon 1992-1998
2004-2005
2008
Shelton Benjamin Shelton X Benjamin 2012–2016
Fergal Devitt Prince Devitt 2006–2014 [2]
Aaron Frobel Michael Elgin 2014–2019 [3]
Andrew Hankinson Doc Gallows 2013–2016 [1]
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 [4]
Muhammad Hussain Inoki Antonio Inoki 1972-2005
Allen Jones AJ Styles 2008
2014–2016		 [1][5]
Teruaki Kanemitsu Teruaki Kanemitsu 2016-2019 [6]
Katsuya Kitamura Katsuya Kitamura 2015-2019 [7]
Yujiro Kushida Kushida 2010–2019 [8]
Trevor Mann Ricochet 2013-2017 [9]
Greg Marasciulo Berreta 2013
2015-2019		 [4]
Brock Lesnar Brock Lesnar 2005–2006 [10]
Matthew Massie Matt Jackson 2013–2019 [4]
Nicholas Massie Nick Jackson 2013–2019 [4]
Shinsuke Nakamura Shinsuke Nakamura 2002–2016 [1]
Shinjiro Otani Shinjiro Otani 1992-2001
Cody Runnels Cody 2016–2019 [4]
Akebono Taro Akebono 2006–2007
Davey Smith Black Assassin
Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Harry Smith		 2005
2012–2019		 [11]
Tyson Smith Kenny Omega 2010–2019 [4]

Notable former wrestlers

Japanese wrestlers

Non-Japanese wrestlers

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. https://www.solowrestling.com/new/79608-njpw-anuncia-la-marcha-de-michael-elgin-y-teruaki-kanemitsu
  4. https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123939
  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. https://www.solowrestling.com/new/79608-njpw-anuncia-la-marcha-de-michael-elgin-y-teruaki-kanemitsu
  7. Solowrestling (5 February 2019). "Katsuya Kitamura abandona NJPW". www.solowrestling.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. "Wrestle Kingdom 13 in Tokyo Dome Jan 7, 2019 Press Conference". njpwworld.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-01-07.
  9. 【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.
  10. "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.
  11. https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-davey-boy-smith-jr-finished-njpw
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