AJPW Trainee Genki Hanawa Set To Make His Debut on Dec. 31st Against Hideki Suzuki

By: Lewis Carlan

Highly touted All Japan Pro-Wrestling prospect Genki Hanawa is set to make his debut after beginning his training back in April.

The announcement was made by Hanawa himself at the Oct. 22  AJPW “RAISING AN ARMY MEMORIAL SERIES 2026″ event at Korakuen Hall. Hanawa addressed the sold out crowd in attendance and revealed his pro-wrestling debut is scheduled for Dec. 31st at AJPW’s New Year’s Eve event. It was also confirmed that Hanawa’s debut opponent will be Hideki Suzuki.

Hanawa signed with AJPW back on March 10th and has a background in judo. The AJPW President Takeshi Fukuda and the current Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion Kento Miyahara introduced the highly touted Hanawa to the press back in March.

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During the March 2026 press conference, Hanawa stated that he wants to become a great wrestler and cited Keiji Muto as his inspiration.

Hanawa will now begin his journey as a pro-wrestler and his debut opponent, Hideki Suzuki is not expected to take it easy or hold back on the trainee when they meet in the ring on Dec. 31.

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