Hirooki Goto is a Japanese professional wrestler, known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Born on December 6, 1980, in Saitama, Japan, he is recognized for his strong style wrestling and has held multiple championships in NJPW, including the NEVER Openweight Championship and the IWGP Intercontinental Championship. Goto is known for his powerful finishing move, the GTR (Goto Shiku), and has participated in various prestigious wrestling tournaments, contributing to his reputation as a skilled and respected competitor in the wrestling industry. His career spans over two decades, during which he has developed a significant following and has been involved in major wrestling storylines and events in Japan and internationally.
Hirooki Goto aims for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship after a nine-year title drought, viewing it as potentially his last chance. At 45, Goto's determination is fueled by personal loss,…