Hirai Kawato

Acting

Born 1997-03-13 · Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

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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.

Known for

NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 - Day 8NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVINJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo HallStardom on Stardom WorldNJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo HallNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3