Hiroshi Tanahashi Announces His Final Match Will Be At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 On January 4, 2026

Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to wrap up his career. 

Hiroshi Tanahashi announced that 2025 will be his last year as a full-time wrestler. He will have his retirement match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026. 

Tanahashi made the announcement at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling. 

「棚橋のゴールを決めました…2026年1月4日…」

なんと棚橋弘至選手が、2026年1.4での“レスラー引退”を決意…！

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Tanahashi is the current President of NJPW. 

He began his career in 1999 and is one of the most decorated NJPW wrestlers ever as an eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, a two-time IWGP Intercontinental Champion, a three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, and many more accolades.