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IWGP Tag Team Championship

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Current Champion

Knock Out Brothers

Won: October 6, 2026Reign: 18 daysWon at: Road to King of Pro-Wrestling

Longest Reign

Bad Intentions

564 days

Shortest Reign

Keiji Muto and Shiro Koshinaka

6 days

Most Reigns

Guerrillas of Destiny

8-time champion

Reigns

115

67 different champions

Reign Timeline

1990200020102020

Full Title History

#ChampionDate WonDate LostDays HeldWon At
115Knock Out BrothersOct 6, 2026Present18+Road to King of Pro-Wrestling
114United EmpireJun 14, 2026Oct 6, 2026114Dominion 6.14 in Osaka-jo Hall
113Knock Out BrothersSep 28, 2025Jun 14, 2026259Destruction in Kobe
112Taichi and Tomohiro IshiiJun 15, 2025Sep 28, 2025105Dominion 6.15 in Osaka-jo Hall
111United EmpireApr 26, 2025Jun 15, 202550Wrestling Redzone in Hiroshima
110United EmpireApr 5, 2025Apr 14, 20259Sakura Genesis
109Los Ingobernables de JaponFeb 11, 2025Apr 5, 202553The New Beginning in Osaka
108The Young BucksJan 5, 2025Feb 11, 202537Wrestle Dynasty
107United EmpireNov 4, 2024Dec 9, 202435Power Struggle
106TMDKJun 9, 2024Nov 4, 2024148Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall
105Bullet ClubMay 4, 2024Jun 9, 202436Wrestling Dontaku Night 2
104BishamonApr 6, 2024May 4, 202428Sakura Genesis
103Bullet ClubFeb 11, 2024Apr 6, 202455The New Beginning in Osaka
102Guerrillas of DestinyJan 4, 2024Feb 11, 202438Wrestle Kingdom 18
101BishamonJun 4, 2023Jan 4, 2024214Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall
100Aussie OpenApr 8, 2023May 21, 202343Sakura Genesis
99BishamonJan 4, 2023Apr 8, 202394Wrestle Kingdom 17
98FTRJun 26, 2022Jan 4, 2023192Forbidden Door
97United EmpireJun 12, 2022Jun 26, 202214Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall
96General's JewelMay 1, 2022Jun 12, 202242Wrestling Dontaku
95United EmpireApr 9, 2022May 1, 202222Hyper Battle '22
94BishamonJan 4, 2022Apr 9, 202295Wrestle Kingdom 16
93Dangerous TekkersJul 25, 2021Jan 4, 2022163Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome
92Los Ingobernables de JapónJul 11, 2021Jul 25, 202114Summer Struggle in Sapporo
91Dangerous TekkersJun 1, 2021Jul 11, 202140Road to Dominion
90Guerrillas of DestinyJan 4, 2021Jun 1, 2021148Wrestle Kingdom 15 in Tokyo Dome
89Dangerous TekkersJul 12, 2020Jan 4, 2021176Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall
88Golden☆AceFeb 21, 2020Jul 12, 2020142New Japan Road
87Guerrillas of DestinyFeb 1, 2020Feb 21, 202020The New Beginning USA
86FinJuiceJan 4, 2020Feb 1, 202028Wrestle Kingdom 14 in Tokyo Dome
85Guerrillas of DestinyFeb 23, 2019Jan 4, 2020315Honor Rising: Japan 2019
84Los Ingobernables de JapónJan 4, 2019Feb 23, 201950Wrestle Kingdom 13 in Tokyo Dome
83Guerrillas of DestinySep 30, 2018Jan 4, 201996Fighting Spirit Unleashed
82The Young BucksJun 9, 2018Sep 30, 2018113Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall
81Los Ingobernables de JapónJan 4, 2018Jun 9, 2018156Wrestle Kingdom 12 in Tokyo Dome
80Killer Elite SquadSep 24, 2017Jan 4, 2018102Destruction in Kobe
79War MachineJul 1, 2017Sep 24, 201785G1 Special in USA
78Guerrillas of DestinyJun 11, 2017Jul 1, 201720Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
77War MachineApr 9, 2017Jun 11, 201763Sakura Genesis 2017
76TencozyMar 6, 2017Apr 9, 201734Hataage Kinenbi
75ChaosJan 4, 2017Mar 6, 201761Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome
74Guerrillas of DestinyOct 10, 2016Jan 4, 201786King of Pro-Wrestling
73The Briscoe BrothersJun 19, 2016Oct 10, 2016113Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall
72Guerrillas of DestinyApr 10, 2016Jun 19, 201670Invasion Attack 2016
71Great Bash HeelJan 4, 2016Apr 10, 201697Wrestle Kingdom 10 in Tokyo Dome
70Bullet ClubJul 5, 2015Jan 4, 2016183Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall
69The KingdomApr 5, 2015Jul 5, 201591Invasion Attack 2015
68Bullet ClubFeb 11, 2015Apr 5, 201553The New Beginning in Osaka
67Meiyu TagJan 4, 2015Feb 11, 201538Wrestle Kingdom 9 in Tokyo Dome
66Bullet ClubJan 4, 2014Jan 4, 2015365Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome
65Killer Elite SquadNov 9, 2013Jan 4, 201456Power Struggle
64TencozyMay 3, 2013Nov 9, 2013190Wrestling Dontaku 2013
63Killer Elite SquadOct 8, 2012May 3, 2013207King of Pro-Wrestling
62TencozyJul 22, 2012Oct 8, 201278Kizuna Road
61ChaosMay 3, 2012Jun 20, 201248Wrestling Dontaku 2012
60TencozyJan 4, 2012May 3, 2012120Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome
59Bad IntentionsJun 19, 2010Jan 4, 2012564Dominion 6.19
58SeigigunMay 3, 2010Jun 19, 201047Wrestling Dontaku 2010
57No LimitJan 4, 2010May 3, 2010119Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome
56Team 3DOct 18, 2009Jan 4, 201078Bound for Glory
55The British InvasionJul 21, 2009Oct 18, 200989TNA Impact!
54Team 3DJan 4, 2009Jul 21, 2009198Wrestle Kingdom III in Tokyo Dome
53The Most Violent PlayersFeb 17, 2008Jan 4, 2009322Circuit 2008 New Japan Ism
52RISEMar 11, 2007Feb 17, 2008343—
51Wild ChildSep 28, 2006Mar 11, 2007164Circuit 2006 Final: Next Progress
50Wild ChildJul 17, 2006Sep 20, 200665Circuit 2006 Turbulence
49Shiro Koshinaka and Togi MakabeJul 2, 2006Jul 17, 200615Circuit 2006 Turbulence
48Cho-TenOct 30, 2005Jul 2, 2006245Toukon Series 2005
47Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shinsuke NakamuraDec 11, 2004Oct 30, 2005323Battle Final 2004
46Minoru Suzuki and Yoshihiro TakayamaFeb 1, 2004Nov 21, 2004294Fighting Spirit 2004
45Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Osamu NishimuraDec 14, 2003Feb 1, 200449Battle Final 2003
44Hiroshi Tanahashi and Yutaka YoshieJun 13, 2003Dec 14, 2003184Crush
43Cho-TenMar 24, 2002Jun 13, 2003446Hyper Battle 2002
42BATTOct 28, 2001Feb 2, 200297Survival 2001: Fighting Destination in Fukuoka
41Osamu Nishimura and Tatsumi FujinamiSep 23, 2001Oct 28, 200135G1 World 2001
40TencozyJul 20, 2000Sep 23, 2001430Summer Struggle 2000
39Manabu Nakanishi and Yuji NagataAug 28, 1999Jul 20, 2000327Jingu Climax
38The Mad DogsJun 27, 1999Aug 28, 199962Summer Struggle 1999
37Kensuke Sasaki and Shiro KoshinakaMar 22, 1999Jun 27, 199997Hyper Battle 1999
36TencozyJan 4, 1999Mar 22, 199977Wrestling World 1999
35Genichiro Tenryu and Shiro KoshinakaJul 15, 1998Jan 4, 1999173Summer Struggle 1998
34Cho-TenJun 5, 1998Jul 15, 199840Best of the Super Juniors V
33Keiji Muto and Masahiro ChonoOct 19, 1997May 7, 1998200nWo Typhoon 1997
32Kazuo Yamazaki and Kensuke SasakiAug 10, 1997Oct 19, 199770The Four Heaven in Nagoya Dome
31The Bull PowersMay 3, 1997Aug 10, 199799Strong Style Evolution
30Kensuke Sasaki and Riki ChoshuApr 12, 1997May 3, 199721Battle Formation
29Kengo Kimura and Tatsumi FujinamiJan 4, 1997Apr 12, 199798Wrestling World 1997
28Cho-TenJul 16, 1996Jan 4, 1997172Summer Struggle 1996
27Kazuo Yamazaki and Takashi IizukaJun 12, 1996Jul 16, 199634Best of the Super Jr. III
26Junji Hirata and Shinya HashimotoJul 13, 1995Jun 12, 1996335Best of the Super Jr. II
25Cho-TenJun 12, 1995Jul 7, 199525Fighting Spirit Legend
24Hiroshi Hase and Keiji MutoNov 25, 1994May 6, 1995162Battle Final 1994
23The Hell RaisersJan 4, 1994Nov 25, 1994325Battlefield
22The Jurassic PowersAug 5, 1993Jan 4, 1994152G1 Climax 1993
21The Hell RaisersDec 14, 1992Aug 5, 1993234Battle Final 1992
20Scott Norton and Tony HalmeNov 22, 1992Dec 14, 199222Wrestling Scramble 1992: Battle Zone Space I
19The Steiner BrothersJun 26, 1992Nov 22, 1992149Masters of Wrestling
18Big, Bad, and DangerousMar 1, 1992Jun 26, 1992117Big Fight Series 1992: New Japan Pro-Wrestling 20th Anniversary Show
17Hiroshi Hase and Keiji MutoNov 5, 1991Mar 1, 1992117Tokyo 3Days Battle
16The Steiner BrothersMar 21, 1991Nov 5, 1991229Starrcade 1991 in Tokyo Dome
15Hiroshi Hase and Kensuke SasakiMar 6, 1991Mar 21, 199115Big Fight Series 1991
14Hiro Saito and Super Strong MachineDec 26, 1990Mar 6, 199170King of Kings
13Hiroshi Hase and Kensuke SasakiNov 1, 1990Dec 26, 199055Dream Tour 1990
12Keiji Muto and Masahiro ChonoApr 27, 1990Nov 1, 1990188Shintou Station Bay NK
11Masa Saito and Shinya HashimotoSep 20, 1989Apr 27, 1990219Bloody Fight Series 1989: Super Power Battle in Osaka
10Riki Choshu and Takayuki IizukaJul 13, 1989Sep 20, 198969Super Fight Series
9George Takano and Super Strong MachineMar 16, 1989Jul 13, 1989119Big Fight Series
8Masa Saito and Riki ChoshuJun 10, 1988Mar 16, 1989279IWGP Champion Series 1988
7Kengo Kimura and Tatsumi FujinamiJan 18, 1988Jun 10, 1988144New Year Golden Series 1988
6Kazuo Yamazaki and Yoshiaki FujiwaraSep 1, 1987Jan 18, 1988139Sengoku Battle Series 1987
5Akira Maeda and Nobuhiko TakadaMar 26, 1987Sep 1, 1987159Inoki Toukon Live II
4Keiji Muto and Shiro KoshinakaMar 20, 1987Mar 26, 19876Spring Flare Up 1987
3Kengo Kimura and Tatsumi FujinamiSep 23, 1986Feb 5, 1987135Challenge Spirit 1986
2Akira Maeda and Osamu KidoAug 5, 1986Sep 23, 198649Burning Spirit in Summer
1Kengo Kimura and Tatsumi FujinamiDec 12, 1985Aug 5, 1986236IWGP Tag Team League

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