New Japan Pro-Wrestling is apparently very excited about it new generation of stars as it has officially named Shota Umino, Yota Tsuji and Ren Nartia the Reiwa Three Musketeers. This distinction was given to Umino, Tsuji and Narita due to their quick ascension in the ranks of NJPW.
Back in 1988, Masahiro Chono, Shinya Hashimoto and Keiji Muto were the original NJPW Three Musketeers as they were called the Three Musketeers of the Fighting Spirit. In 2004, the second version of the Three Musketeers were Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata. All six wrestlers mentioned have gone to to become huge stars in the world of professional wrestling.
In recognition of their quick ascension in the ranks of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and clear desire to lead a new generation within NJPW, Shota Umino, Ren Narita and Yota Tsuji will together be officially named the Reiwa Three Musketeers.
The distinction harkens back to 1988, where Masahiro Chono, Shinya Hashimoto and Keiji Muto were named the original Three Muskeeters of the Fighting Spirit. As rivals and partners, the three spearheaded NJPW at the end of Japan’s Showa period and into the Heisei era.
2004 would see Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata labelled the New Three Musketeers, with each becoming indelible figures in New Japan Pro-Wrestling history.
Reflecting the current Reiwa period in Japan under its current emperor, Tsuji, Umino and Narita will now be considered the Reiwa Three Musketeers. With hopes high for all three, they look forward to your continued support.
To celebrate this distinction, Tsuji, Umino and Narita will all soon be available to play in the NJPW Strong Spirits mobile game.
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