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Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance

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Early Japanese professional wrestling promotion, founded in 1953.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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Overview

The Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance was founded by Rikidōzan in 1953, as the first professional wrestling promotion in Japan, significantly influencing the development of puroresu. It disbanded in the 1970s.

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The pioneering organization of Japanese professional wrestling.

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