Shota Umino
Acting•Born April 17, 1997 (age 29)•Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Shota Umino is a Japanese professional wrestler who debuted in 2017 for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he trained as a Young Lion. The son of NJPW referee Hiroyuki “Red Shoes” Umino, he went on excursion to the United Kingdom before returning to Japan and making his G1 Climax debut in 2023. He was ranked No. 72 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's PWI 500 in 2025 and won his first championship when he captured the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Dominion 6.14 in 2026.
Known For
New Japan Pro Wrestling
1972•TV Series•
8.0
NJPW New Japan Cup
2005•TV Series
NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6
2026•Movie•
7.0
AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
2022•Movie•
8.9
NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 17 (Final)
2025•Movie
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2026
2026•Movie•
8.0
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023•Movie•
7.9
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026•Movie•
7.0
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayApril 17, 1997
Place of BirthSetagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Popularity0.2