Hirooki Goto
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Hirooki Goto's career is marked by remarkable consistency and longevity. He is one of only a handful of wrestlers to have won the G1 Climax, New Japan Cup, and World Tag League tournaments, a testament to his versatility. His record-tying six reigns as NEVER Openweight Champion and his five IWGP Tag Team Championship wins highlight his dominance in multiple divisions. His 2016 match against Katsuyori Shibata is widely regarded as one of the greatest in NJPW history, earning Match of the Year honors. Goto's fighting spirit and durability have made him a beloved figure among Japanese wrestling fans, and his ability to deliver in high-stakes matches over two decades sets him apart as a true legend of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Most NEVER Openweight Championship reigns (tied with Katsuyori Shibata)
Holds the record for most NEVER Openweight Championship reigns with 6, tied with Katsuyori Shibata.
G1 Climax Winner
Won the prestigious G1 Climax tournament, defeating Shinsuke Nakamura in the final.
Strong Style Specialist
Recognized as a specialist of NJPW's signature hard-hitting strong style.
Rankings & Lists
Fighting Spirit Award
Fighting Spirit Award
Best Brawler
Magazine Covers
Weekly Pro Wrestling Magazine
2007-09
G1 Climax Champion
Weekly Pro Wrestling Magazine
2008-01
IWGP Heavyweight Champion
Tokyo Sports
2016-03
NEVER Openweight Champion
Records & Feats
Most NEVER Openweight Championship reigns (tied)
Goto has won the NEVER Openweight Championship six times, tying the record with Katsuyori Shibata.
Only wrestler to win G1 Climax, New Japan Cup, and World Tag League
Goto is one of the few wrestlers to have won all three major NJPW tournaments: G1 Climax (2007), New Japan Cup (2011, 2012), and World Tag League (2020).