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Hirai Kawato

Mar 13, 1997 (28 years old) in Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

Hirai Kawato, better known by his ring name Master Wato, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro‑Wrestling, where he debuted on January 3, 2016, after training as a Young Lion in the NJPW Dojo. Initially sent on excursion to Mexico’s CMLL as Kawato‑San (winning the CMLL World Lightweight Championship), he returned to NJPW as Master Wato and has since become a two‑time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and the 2023 Best of the Super Juniors tournament winner.

Known For

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NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall
Master Wato
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Master Wato
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NJPW New Japan Cup 2017 - Day 1
Hirai Kawato
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All Together Again
Master Wato
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NJPW New Japan Cup 2020 - Day 9 (Final)
Master Wato
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NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall
Master Wato
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 1
Master Wato
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 2
Master Wato
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NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
Master Wato
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NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo 2025
Master Wato

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