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3 unusual facts about All Japan Pro Wrestling


Kaientai Dojo

The small federation grew over the years and is now an independent league that runs as a promotion, wrestling school and talent loan organization to various other leagues such as AJPW, Dragon Gate and Michinoku Pro.

Kokomi Sakura

In January 2010, Sakura was one of the S1 actresses who took part in a collaborative event with All Japan Pro Wrestling to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the S1 studio.

Lost to Apathy

All Japan Pro Wrestling uses "Lost to Apathy" during the ending credits of its weekly "Battle Banquet" TV show.


John Nord

He joined All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1994 and stayed until 1997, when he showed up in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) with bleached blond hair, under his real name, John Nord.

Super Delfin

He was affiliated with the Takeshi Puroresu Gundan, a Japanese take on the "Rock 'n Wrestling" concept espoused by the WWF at the time in the United States, using comedian and director Takeshi Kitano as the manager of Riki Chōshū and others who had returned from All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Takuya Sugi

On August 20, 2006, Sugi played a new character, called Ahii, in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), the result of a cooperation between Sanrio Company Ltd. and the AJPW.


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Joe Doering

On November 5, 2010, Doering returned to All Japan Pro Wrestling and re–joined the Voodoo Murders, teaming with KENSO in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Suwama and Ryota Hama.