Kaito Kiyomiya: "I'm Not Leading Noah"— The Former Champion Reveals His Inner Conflict and the Formidable Presence of "Invader" Tetsuya Naito
ENCOUNT 16th September 2026 " It wasn't exactly what I expected, was it ?"... These were the words Kaito Kiyomiya (Pro Wrestling Noah’s "Mad Prince") used to describe his current state and the situation surrounding the promotion. He became the youngest-ever GHC Heavyweight Champion and has won the N-1 VICTORY tournament twice. Despite such an impressive track record, he insists, "Right now, I’m not the one leading Pro Wrestling Noah." In this first part of the interview, we asked Kiyomiya about the current GHC Heavyweight Champion, Tetsuya Naito, and this year's N-1 tournament. The reason Naito praises him is that he hasn't yet reached a level where he poses a genuine threat. In May 2024, Kaito Kiyomiya formed his first-ever unit: ALL REBELLION. While he played a central role in this group, which aimed to revitalize the new generation of Pro Wrestling Noah, the unit eventually disbanded after just over two years of activity as the individual me...
