Hirooki Goto

Hirooki Goto is a renowned Japanese professional wrestler, who embarked on his wrestling journey in 2003. Primarily associated with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Goto has established himself as a formidable competitor in the ring. Throughout his illustrious career, he has secured numerous titles, including a single reign as the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, five victories as the NEVER Openweight Champion, and two reigns as the IWGP Intercontinental Champion. His accomplishments also extend to tag team competitions, where he claimed the IWGP Tag Team Championship once and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship once.

Goto's prowess is highlighted by his success in major tournaments, having clinched the prestigious G1 Climax in 2008 and the New Japan Cup in 2009, 2010, and 2012. His excellence in tag team wrestling is further illustrated by his triumphs in the World Tag League, where he partnered with Karl Anderson in 2012, Katsuyori Shibata in 2014, and more recently with YOSHI-HASHI, forming the team Bishamon to win in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Goto's enduring legacy in NJPW and his impressive accolades continue to make him a respected figure in the world of professional wrestling.