Hiroshi Tanahashi Gets His Hair Cut

The end of an era for Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Tanahashi officially retired at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, wrapping his his 26 year in-ring career. After the match, the NJPW President said the next step for him would be to get a haircut, chopping off the flowing locks that fans have come to love.

Well, the day has come, and Tanahashi has cut his hair.

髪、短くなりました👍 #断髪式 pic.twitter.com/oR86aETT0T

— 棚橋 弘至 (@tanahashi1_100) January 17, 2026

RIP Tanahashi’s Flow

Hiroshi Tanahashi competed against Kazuchika Okada in his final match, losing by pinfall. He was honored after the bout by NJPW with appearances from Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Tetsuya Naito, Katsuyori Shibata, Jay White, and more.