Yuya Uemura

Acting

Born 1994-11-18 · Imabari, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan

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Yuya Uemura is a Japanese professional wrestler who debuted on April 10, 2018, after signing with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the Young Lion system. In 2022, he went on excursion to the United States, where he competed for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling (TNA), Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), and various American independent promotions. After his return to Japan, he won the NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling Championship in 2024, made his G1 Climax debut, and was ranked No. 143 on the PWI 500 that same year.

Known for

NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 - Day 8NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVINJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023NJPW STRONG Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 7NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 5NJPW G1 Climax 29: Day 3NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4