Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
アジア太平洋プロレス連盟
AbbreviationAPFW
FormationOctober 10, 2023 (2023-10-10)
TypeAssociation
PurposePromotion 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.

History

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]

Members

See also

References

  1. ↑ 【会見】新日本プロレス＆スターダムが合同戦略発表会を実施！“アジア進出”を目指し『アジア太平洋プロレス連盟』の発足や『Historic X-over』第2回大会の開催など重大発表目白押し [New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom held a joint strategy presentation! The event was packed with major announcements, including the launch of the "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance" for "expansion into Asia" and the second "Historic X-Over" event]. battle-news.com (in Japanese). October 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Positive results, powerful alliances from NJPW & STARDOM presentation". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. October 10, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ 新日本プロレス×スターダム合同興行“Historic X-over 2”の開催を発表！アジア太平洋地域へのプロレス浸透を目的に、“アジア太平洋プロレス連盟”を1月に発足！【合同戦略発表会②】 [New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom announce "Historic X-over 2" joint event! The "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance" will be launched in January to promote pro-wrestling in the Asia Pacific region! Joint strategy announcement]. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). October 10, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ 新日本プロレスとスターダムが加盟するアジア太平洋プロレス連盟（ＡＰＦＷ）が発足 [The Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling (APFW) has been launched with the inclusion of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom]. Tokyo Sports (in Japanese). January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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