By Oliver Taylor

Former two-time Wrestle-1 Championship holder Shotaro Ashino appeared at All Japan Pro Wrestling’s What we can do now show today.

Ashino spoke on a microphone before the main event, announcing All Japan will be his new home promotion.

Ashino holds the records for longest Wrestle-1 Championship reign and most successful defenses when he held the title for 359 days and made seven defenses.

He also has the record for the most combined title defenses, accumulating nine defenses over his two reigns. The second closest is Manabu Soya, with only three defenses over two reigns.

Last Friday All Japan announced three former W-1 names will compete at The Clash in Kobe, as Ryota Hama, Andy Wu and Takanori Ito have been confirmed for the event on June 7.

Also confirmed for The Clash in Kobe is former W-1 owner Keiji Mutoh.

