10 Wrestlers who started their own promotions

Modified May 14, 2017 22:37 GMT

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1- Antonio Inoki

*Inoki started NJPW, which has been a hot commodity outside the US*

WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki started New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) back in 1972, and it’s been standing strong ever since. Even though Inoki doesn’t run the promotion anymore, he had a major part in establishing the reputation it upholds.

While NJPW is real hot right now, truth is. it always has been. NJPW is one of the biggest promotions in the world and is the go-to promotion overseas. NJPW was the place to go to when pro wrestlers wanted more seasoning and expansion of their talent.

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It is the biggest promotion in Japan, with many pro wrestlers having come from there to the WWE, including Cruiserweight Classic star Kota Ibushi, Gallows, Finn Balor, and Karl Anderson.

Edited by Staff Editor