The Tokyo Dome held its breath one last time as a generation-defining career reached its final chapter. Hiroshi Tanahashi did not simply retire at Wrestle Kingdom 20. He said goodbye in the only way fitting for an icon, in the main event spotlight, against the rival who defined an era, and surrounded by the legacy he helped build.pic.twitter.com/NS2GpAeNtT

, Drainmaker (@TheDrainmaker) January 4, 2026

Hiroshi Tanahashi with a homage to Shinsuke Nakamura at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 🔥👇pic.twitter.com/klqEIXelgT

, WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) January 4, 2026

One final air guitar. One final goodbye. Thank you, Hiroshi Tanahashi. 🎸

Full Report:https://t.co/vd4Xo2Pu85

Watch the replay:https://t.co/nK9yenPT3X#njpw pic.twitter.com/bj80GBNvmw

, NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 4, 2026