Hirai Kawato
1997-03-13 (1997)Ikeda, Osaka, JapanActing
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
Stardom on Stardom World
TV • 2011
My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
MOVIE • 2018
NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 2
MOVIE • 2022
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
MOVIE • 2026
NJPW x Stardom Historic X-over in Guangzhou
MOVIE • 2025
ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023
MOVIE • 2023
NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2017
MOVIE • 2017
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10
MOVIE • 2026
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall
MOVIE • 2025
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
MOVIE • 2017
NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 9
MOVIE • 2022
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
MOVIE • 2022
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama Arena
MOVIE • 2023
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
MOVIE • 2018
NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya
MOVIE • 2024
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
MOVIE • 2025
NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 19 (Final)
MOVIE • 2017
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)
MOVIE • 2021