Naomichi Marufuji
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Naomichi Marufuji's career is a testament to unparalleled versatility and longevity in professional wrestling. He holds the unique distinction of being the first wrestler to win junior heavyweight titles in all three major Japanese promotions, a feat that places him in an elite category alongside Minoru Tanaka. His achievement of the GHC Grand Slam, holding every single title in Pro Wrestling Noah history, remains unmatched, cementing his legacy as the "Mastermind." Peers like Seth Rollins and Kenny Omega cite him as a primary influence, granting him an informal Hall of Fame status through widespread admiration.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
GHC Grand Slam
First and only wrestler to hold every major title in the promotion
Triple Crown of Junior Heavyweights
First wrestler to win junior titles in AJPW, NJPW, and NOAH
PWI Top 500 Ranking
Ranked among the top 50 wrestlers worldwide during peak years
Rankings & Lists
Top 500 Singles Wrestlers
Top 500 Singles Wrestlers
Magazine Covers
Weekly Pro Wrestling
March 15, 2006
The New King of Heavyweights
Fighting Spirit
January 10, 2026
The Genius of the Ark Returns
Records & Feats
GHC Grand Slam Holder
First and only wrestler to hold every single title in Pro Wrestling Noah history
Triple Crown of Junior Heavyweights
First wrestler to win junior heavyweight titles in AJPW, NJPW, and NOAH
Longest Tenure in Noah
One of only two wrestlers to remain with Pro Wrestling Noah from its founding in 2000 to present