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Group of Asian professional wrestling promotions
Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
アジア太平洋プロレス連盟
AbbreviationAPFW
FormationOctober 10, 2023; 9 months ago (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 New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Stardom joint business strategy presentation held in Tokyo at the Hikosen Theater. The name of the organization was initially translated in English as "Asian Pacific Pro-Wrestling Alliance". 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".

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. NJPW's Wrestling World in Taiwan, the first event sanctioned by the APFW, was held on April 14.

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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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