Zennichi Shin Jidai (全日新時代 Zennichi Shinjidai) (English for the "New Era of All Japan") is a professional wrestling stable primarily appearing in the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW).
The group was formed by Kento Miyahara, Atsuki Aoyagi, Yuma Aoyagi, Rising HAYATO, Shuji Ishikawa, Yuma Anzai and Ryo Inoue on February 4, 2023, named the "Zennichi Shin Jidai" as a reaction against the influence of wrestlers from other promotions, who appeared or held titles in AJPW making them an anti-invader stable.
History[]
Background[]
On February 4, 2023, Kento Miyahara successfully defended the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship against Yuma Aoyagi. After the match, former Nextream members Miyahara and Aoyagi decided to form a stable alongside Atsuki Aoyagi, Rising HAYATO, Shuji Ishikawa, Yuma Anzai and Ryo Inoue, dubbed as "Zennichi Shin Jidai" (the "New Era of All Japan" in English), serving as a reaction against the influence of wrestlers from other promotions, who appeared or held titles in AJPW making them an anti-invader stable.
Establishment (2023-Present)[]
On February 19, Aoyagi lost the World Junior Heavyweight Championship to Naruki Doi. Later that night, Miyahara lost the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship to New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Yuji Nagata. During this month, Miyahara began feuding with Pro Wrestling NOAH's Masa Kitamiya, who was his junior during their years as part of Diamond Ring. On February 27, Kitamiya's partner Yoshiki Inamura confronted Miyahara, leading to a match between the two on March 14, with Miyahara demanded that Kitamiya came as Inamura's second. At the event, Miyahara defeated Inamura. Afterwards, Miyahara requested that NOAH competed in a match on March 21 and that Kitamiya should be involved. On March 21, Miyahara, Anzai and Inoue faced Masa Kitamiya, Yoshiki Inamura and Kinya Okada in a losing effort, ending their feud. From April 8 and May 7, four members of Zennichi Shin Jidai took part in the 2023 Champion Carnival, with Miyahara and Aoyagi wrestling in block A and Ishikawa and Anzai in block B. All four failed to advance from their blocks, with Miyahara, Yuma and Ishikawa finishing tied second in their group and Anzai tied third. Meanwhile, Atsuki and HAYATO, took part of 2023 Jr. Tag Battle of Glory, finishing the tournament with a record of two wins, one draw and one loss, advancing to the finals of the tournament. On May 4, Aoyagi and HAYATO were defeated by Black Generation International (Kaito Ishida and Kotaro Suzuki) in the finals. On May 29, Aoyagi defeated Naruki Doi to regain the World Junior Heavyweight Championship. On June 10, Miyahara made an appearance in NOAH, challenging KONGOH (Kenoh and Manabu Soya) to a title match for the World Tag Team Championship, which Kenoh accepted On June 15, Miyahara and Yuma defeated Kenoh and Soya to win the World Tag Team Championship. On June 10, Yuma and Atsuki defeated Masayuki Kono and Yusuke Kodama in a tournament final to become the inaugural Tenryu Project's United National Tag Team Champions. On July 2, Atsuki lost the World Junior Heavyweight Championship to El Lindaman. Later that night, his brother Yuma defeated Yuji Nagata to win the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship. On July 16, Atsuki and Yuma lost the United National Tag Team Championship to Evolution's Suwama and Dan Tamura. On October 9, Miyahara and Ayoagi lost the World Tag Team Championship to Jun Saito and Rei Saito. On November 5, Aoyagi lost the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship to Katsuhiko Nakajima.
On January 15, 2024, it was announced that Ishikawa would be leaving the promotion at the end of the month, following the expiration of his contract. On March 9, HAYATO defeated Dan Tamura to win the World Junior Heavyweight Championship. On March 30 in second night of AJPW Dream Power Series, Anzai defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima to win the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship. On May 29, Anzai and HAYATO left the stable to form their own group.
Members[]
| * | Founding member |
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Current[]
| Member | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Kento Miyahara | * | February 4, 2023–Present |
| Yuma Aoyagi | * | February 4, 2023–Present |
| Atsuki Aoyagi | * | February 4, 2023–Present |
| Ryo Inoue | * | February 4, 2023–Present |
Former[]
| Member | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Shuji Ishikawa | * | February 4, 2023–January 27, 2024 |
| Rising HAYATO | * | February 4, 2023–May 29, 2024 |
| Yuma Anzai | * | February 4, 2023–May 29, 2024 |
Timeline[]
Championships and Accomplishments[]
- All Japan Pro Wrestling
- Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship (3 times) – with Miyahara (1), Yuma Aoyagi (1) and Anzai (1)
- World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Miyahara and Yuma Aoyagi
- World Junior Heavyweight Championship (3 times) – Atsuki Aoyagi (2) and HAYATO (1)
- Tenryu Project
- United National Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Yuma and Atsuki Aoyagi
- United National Tag Team Championship tournament (2023) – with Yuma and Atsuki Aoyagi