Shingo Takagi
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Shingo Takagi stands as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in Japanese history. He is the only performer to have held the top championships in both Dragon Gate and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, a feat that underscores his versatility and dominance. His 2021 Tokyo Sports MVP award and Wrestling Observer Most Outstanding Wrestler honor reflect a year when he was widely considered the best in the world. His five NEVER Openweight Championship reigns and the historic simultaneous holding of both NEVER titles further cement his legacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
New Japan Cup Winner
Won the annual single-elimination tournament.
First wrestler to hold both NEVER Openweight and NEVER 6-Man Tag Team Championships simultaneously
Achieved this unique distinction in February 2020.
Only wrestler to hold top championships in both Dragon Gate and NJPW
Won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship after previously holding the Open the Dream Gate Championship.
Rankings & Lists
PWI 500
Records & Feats
Only wrestler to hold top championships in both Dragon Gate and NJPW
Won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in 2021 after previously winning the Open the Dream Gate Championship four times.
First to hold both NEVER Openweight and NEVER 6-Man Tag Team Championships simultaneously
Held both titles from February to August 2020.