Hirai Kawato
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama Arena
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 5
as Master Wato
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)
as Master Wato
2021
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3
as Master Wato
2022
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2
as Master Wato
2022
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 9
as Master Wato
2022
All Together Again
as Master Wato
2023
ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW New Japan Cup 2023: Day 1
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
as Master Wato
2022
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 18
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 19 (Final)
as Master Wato
2023
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
as Master Wato
2023
