10 pro-wrestlers who’ve had the most matches outside WWE

#4 Hiroyoshi Tenzan - 2,893

Tenzan has won a significant amount of titles and accolades over the course of his career

Like many New Japan wrestlers, Hiroyoshi Tenzan debuted over two decades ago and gradually worked his way up to the top of the company. Tenzan was one of many wrestlers to stay with NJPW despite the failed ‘Inokism’ experiment, and was thus tasked with wrestling a highly taxing schedule in order for NJPW to struggle with its then-faltering popularity.

Tenzan achieved tremendous success during this period, winning numerous tournaments and championships as one of NJPW’s top draws. Despite suffering numerous injuries and working hurt for many years, Tenzan is still an active wrestler, having logged almost 2,900 matches since 1991.

Whether it’s singles matches or tag matches, and whether he’s wrestling on a tour or on a nightly basis, that’s still an incredible number of matches to wrestle in one’s lifetime.