Hiroshi Tanahashi is supposed to be in the twilight of his career. Yet that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Now 46, Tanahashi should be focused on his postwrestling endeavors. But the industry icon still presents an aesthetic in the ring that evokes emotion and harnesses excitement. He remains in astounding shape, possesses a well-defined presence that makes people invested in his work, and hits his high notes better than any other fan favorite. As evidenced by his matches in the United States at the end of last month, where he defeated “Speedball” Mike Bailey at the Multiverse United pay-per-view, and Daniel Garcia at Ring of Honor’s Supercard of Honor, Tanahashi continues to set an elite standard.
“I discovered wrestling in my childhood, and it made my life 100 times more enjoyable,” says Tanahashi, speaking through a translator. “I want to share that feeling with everyone.”
