By: Lewis Carlan
Pro-Wrestling Evolution revealed today via announcement on X that Shuji Ishikawa has become an official member of the promotion’s roster.
Ishikawa, who was working as freelancer, served as the General Manager for Pro-Wrestling EVO before officially joining the roster today as an in-ring competitor.
From Pro-Wrestling EVO:
Thank you very much for your continued support of Pro-Wrestling Evolution. We are pleased to announce that Shuji Ishikawa, who has long supported Evolution as General Manager, has now officially joined Pro-Wrestling Evolution. With his overwhelming power and commanding presence, Ishikawa has built a distinguished record across numerous promotions and captivated countless fans. We are confident that, as a member of Pro-Wrestling Evolution, he will continue to shine on this new stage. With this new affiliation, we are committed to creating even more exciting events and further developing our organization. We sincerely ask for your continued support of Shuji Ishikawa and Pro-Wrestling Evolution.”
After losing Chi Chi and ZONES, who both departed the promotion on March 31st to become freelancers, Ishikawa is a welcome addition to the Pro-Wrestling EVO roster.
Shuji Ishikawa has enjoyed a highly successful career in his 23 years as a pro-wrestler. He has held numerous championships for various major promotions including the AJPW Triple Crown Title, BJW World Strong Heavyweight Title, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s GHC Hardcore Openweight Title and DDT Pro-Wrestling’s KO-D Openweight Championship.
Ishikawa faced and defeated Hyo Ogawa on the April 8th Pro Wrestling EVO event at Shin-Kiba 1st RING.
Ishikawa is set to team with Ogawa on April 29th against Kengo Mashimo & Ayumu Honda at the Pro-Wrestling Evolution 2AW Square Event.

Photo Credit: Pro Wrestling EVO
(English quote translation via Deepl.com)
Date:
April 9, 2026
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