Hirai Kawato
Acting
Born 1997-03-13
Ikeda, Osaka, Japan
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
Popular credits
My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16
Master Wato
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
Hirai Kawato
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
Master Wato
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Master Wato
ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023
Master Wato
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Master Wato
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
Master Wato
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
Master Wato
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1
Master Wato
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2
Master Wato
Stardom on Stardom World
Master Wato
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
Master Wato
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2
Master Wato
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023
Master Wato
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
Hirai Kawato
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017
Hirai Kawato
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017
Hirai Kawato
NJPW Tanahashi Jam
Master Wato
NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 - Day 8
Master Wato