Hirai Kawato

Biography

Hirai Kawato, better known by his ring name Master Wato, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro‑Wrestling, where he debuted on January 3, 2016, after training as a Young Lion in the NJPW Dojo. Initially sent on excursion to Mexico’s CMLL as Kawato‑San (winning the CMLL World Lightweight Championship), he returned to NJPW as Master Wato and has since become a two‑time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and the 2023 Best of the Super Juniors tournament winner.

Known For

My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16

as Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall

as Hirai Kawato

NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty

as Master Wato

ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023

as Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

as Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku

as Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2

as Master Wato

NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023

as Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018

as Hirai Kawato