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.

Hirai Kawato

Acting Born March 13, 1997 Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

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

World Wonder Ring Stardom

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall 2020

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 4

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 7

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 6

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 8

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 2

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 1

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 5

Master Wato