Judo Athlete Genki Hanawa Signs Trainee Contract With All Japan Pro Wrestling
A new signee to All Japan.
All Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference on March 10th, and it was revealed that judo athlete Genki Hanawa signed a trainee contract with the company.
AJPW President Takeshi Fukuda and the current Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion and AJPW Athletes Association President Kento Miyahara were present to formally welcome Hanawa.
【新練習生契約に関する記者会見】
塙 元輝(はなわ げんき)にご期待ください！！！
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— 全日本プロレス/alljapan (@alljapan_pw) March 10, 2026
【新練習生契約に関する記者会見】
オールジャパン・プロレスリング代表取締役・福田剛紀
全日本プロレス選手会会長・宮原健斗
そして塙 元輝(はなわ げんき)が登壇！！！
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— 全日本プロレス/alljapan (@alljapan_pw) March 10, 2026
Hanawa spent 15 years involved with judo, and below are some of his accomplishments in the sport:
- Saga Prefecture High School Championships Individual Competition (Super Heavyweight 100kg+) – Champion
- National High School Championships (Individual Competition, 100kg+ Class) – Top 16.
- All Kyushu High School Judo Tournament (Individual Competition, 100kg+ Class) – Runner-up
- Kyushu Junior Weight Class Judo Tournament (100kg+ Class) – Runner-up
- 33rd National Athletic Student Weight Class Judo Championships (100kg+ Class) – Top 8
