Daiki Nagai
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/ ABOUT DAIKI NAGAI
A rising young lion in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Daiki Nagai made his professional wrestling debut on June 16, 2024, following his acceptance into the NJPW dojo after passing an entrance examination on his second attempt in April 2023. Unlike most young lions who keep a quiet demeanor, Nagai sets himself apart with his brash and straightforward approach, backing up his words with an aggressive style and unwavering fighting spirit.
Nagai is aligned with the Unbound Company and recently made his mark as a top prospect in NJPW's junior heavyweight division. In 2026, he earned a spot in the Best of the Super Juniors tournament after making a personal appeal to NJPW president Hiroshi Tanahashi, establishing himself as one of the promotion's most exciting young prospects on the main event scene.
Career Record
By Year
| Year | W | L | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 23 | 0 |
Last 5 Matches
- L vs Master Wato, Togi Makabe, Toru Yano Sep 13, 2026
- W vs Callum Newman, Zane Jay Sep 9, 2026
- L vs Togi Makabe, Toru Yano, Yuji Nagata Sep 6, 2026
- L vs Hirooki Goto, Master Wato, Oleg Boltin, YOH Sep 5, 2026
- L vs Hirooki Goto, YOH, YOSHI-HASHI Aug 30, 2026
Record based on 215 matches in the WAW database.
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Timing
Derived from match results stored in the WAW database. Timing and source-ID coverage will improve automatically as recent cards are rechecked.
Push Index
Week of September 9
A weekly 0β100 score of how strongly this wrestler is currently being booked β not the same as win/loss record. See the full breakdown methodology on the Push Rankings page.
