Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
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アジア太平洋プロレス連盟 | |
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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.
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
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