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{{short description|British professional wrestler (born 1987)}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name         = Zack Sabre Jr.
|image        = Zack Sabre Jr, June 2022.jpg
|caption      = Sabre in June 2022
|birthname    =Lucas James Eatwell
|birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1987|7|24|df=y}}
|birth_place  = [[Isle of Sheppey]], England
|billed       = The Isle of Sheppey in [[Kent|Kent, England]]
|names        = '''Zack Sabre Jr.'''
|height       = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}<ref name=NJPW>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/profile/498|title=ザック・セイバーJr.|access-date=10 April 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]}}</ref>
|weight       = {{convert|211|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=NJPW/>
|trainer      = [[Andre Baker (wrestler)|Andre Baker]]<br />[[Chris Hero]]<br />[[Naomichi Marufuji]]<br />[[Yoshinari Ogawa]]<br />Jon Ryan
|debut        = 20 April 2004
}}

'''Lucas James Uggles Eatwell''' (born 24 July 1987), known by his [[ring name]] {{nihongo|'''Zack Sabre Jr.'''|ザック・セイバーJr.|Zakku Seibā Junia|lead=yes}} and its abbreviated form '''ZSJ''', is an English-born [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW), where he is the second and current leader of the group [[The Mighty Don't Kneel]] (TMDK), and is the current [[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship|IWGP World Heavyweight Champion]] in his record-tying second reign. He is also a former two-time and inaugural [[NJPW World Television Championship|NJPW World Television Champion]]. He also makes sporadic appearances for partner promotion [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) and its sister promotion [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH).{{Professional wrestling sidebar}}

Sabre is a former NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Champion and a product of the NWA UK Hammerlock training school. He started training at the age of 14 and later trained in the [[Pro Wrestling Noah]] (NOAH) Dojo under [[Yoshinari Ogawa]] and [[Naomichi Marufuji]] as a member of their roster from 2011<ref>{{Cite web |title=NOAH NTV G+ Cup Jr. Heavyweight Tag League 2011 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=66376 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815040950/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=66376 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> until November 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NOAH Winter Nagivation 2015 - Tag 5 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=142173 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815041134/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=142173 |archive-date=15 August 2023 |access-date=15 August 2023 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> He joined [[Suzuki-gun]] in 2016, after defeating [[Katsuyori Shibata]] in his NJPW debut match for the [[Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship|RevPro British Heavyweight Championship]]. Outside NJPW, Sabre performs for British promotion [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]] (RevPro), as part of NJPW's partnership with the promotion. He has also notably wrestled for [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG), [[Progress Wrestling]], and the [[WWNLive|World Wrestling Network]] (WWNLive) and [[WWNLive#Brands|their brands]] [[Evolve (professional wrestling)|EVOLVE]] and [[Full Impact Pro]].

Though primarily known for his solo performances, Sabre is also a prolific [[tag team]] wrestler. In his early career, he made a name for himself as part of the "Leaders of the New School" with [[Marty Scurll]], holding the [[IPW:UK Tag Team Championship]] twice. He would later win the same title (now called [[British Tag Team Championship (RevPro)|RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship]]) alongside Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Minoru Suzuki]]. In Pro Wrestling Noah, he was a two-time [[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion]] with [[Yoshinari Ogawa]] and, in [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (wXw), a [[wXw World Tag Team Championship|wXw World Tag Team Champion]] with [[Gunther (wrestler)|Walter]]. Sabre had also formed a tag team with other Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Taichi (wrestler)|Taichi]] ("Dangerous Tekkers"), who were three time [[IWGP Tag Team Championship|IWGP Tag Team Champions]]; following the Suzuki-gun disbandment, the team disbanded along with it.

Sabre's offensive style includes a wide array of intricately complex technical wrestling holds and pinning combinations, strikes, athleticism and acrobatics. The readers of the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' voted Sabre the [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Technical Wrestler|Best Technical Wrestler]] of the year for seven consecutive years (2014–2020), and he was voted [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#2010s|Best Technical Wrestler of the Decade (2010s)]].

==Early life==
Luke James Uggles Eatwell<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records. England & Wales Births 1837–2006. |url=https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1987/8/115842193 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228214708/https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BMD/B/1987/8/115842193 |archive-date=28 February 2023 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.findmypast.co.uk}}</ref> was born on the [[Isle of Sheppey]] on 24 July 1987.<ref name="IPWUK">{{cite web|url=http://www.ipwuk.com/roster/zack-sabre-jr|title=Home — IPW:UK|last=Bean|first=Martin|website=ipwuk.com}}</ref> He was raised in [[Sheerness]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luke J Uggleseatwell - Sheerness ME12 - full address - 192.com |url=https://www.192.com/atoz/people/uggleseatwell/luke/me12/3189021456/ |website=[[192.com]]}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==
[[File:Sabre wrestling hold.jpg|thumb|upright|Sabre wrestling [[Katsuhiko Nakajima]] at [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s European Navigation in May 2011, before he officially joined [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s roster later that year]]

===NWA UK Hammerlock (2004–2008)===
Sabre made his wrestling debut on 20 April 2004.<ref name=NJPW/> On 22 October 2005, Sabre won the NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship and held the title until 1 June 2008 when it was [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#vacant|vacated]].<ref name="cagematch.net">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=476&page=3&sortby=colInterval&sorttype=ASC|title=Statistics « NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=cagematch.net|access-date=2 March 2020}}</ref>

===International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (2006–2012)===
At [[International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom]] (IPW:UK), Sabre most notably won the [[IPW:UK Tag Team Championship]] twice along with [[Marty Scurll]] in 2009 and 2010.

===Pro Wrestling Noah (2008–2015)===
At [[Pro Wrestling Noah]] (Noah), Sabre most notably won the [[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] twice with [[Yoshinari Ogawa]] in 2013<ref name="Noah1207132">{{cite web|url=http://www.noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1215|title=Great Voyage 2013 in Tokyo vol.2～田上明引退記念大会～|work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214060119/http://www.noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1215|archive-date=14 December 2013|access-date=7 December 2013}}</ref> and 2014.<ref name="Noah0412142">{{cite web|url=http://www.noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1266|work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]|language=ja|script-title=ja:グローバル・タッグリーグ戦2014|access-date=12 April 2014}}</ref>

===Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2006–2018)===
At [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (wXw), Sabre won both the wXw World Lightweight Championship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=42550 |title=wXw Back to the Roots IX « Event-Datenbank « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.de |access-date=5 November 2013}}</ref> and the wXw World Heavyweight Championship in 2010<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=46548 |title=wXw Dead End X |publisher=Cagematch |language=de |access-date=5 June 2010}}</ref> unifying the titles to become the inaugural [[wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship|wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=5&nr=1342 |title=wXw Unified World Championship |publisher=Cagematch |language=de |access-date=5 June 2010}}</ref> He lost the championship in the same year to [[Gunther (wrestler)|Big van Walter]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=event_history&id=195 |title=wXw (Germany) - Westside Xtreme Wrestling |publisher=Wxw-wrestling.com |access-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316122940/http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/index2.php?content=event_history&id=195 |archive-date=16 March 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Sabre also won the 2015 World Tag Team Tournament for the vacant [[wXw World Tag Team Championship]] together with Walter.<ref name="16Carat2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/pages/posts/zsj-gewinnt-16-carat-gold-2834.php|title=ZSJ gewinnt 16 Carat Gold|access-date=13 March 2016|work=[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]|language=de}}</ref>

===Insane Championship Wrestling (2011, 2016)===
Sabre made two appearances for Glasgow's [[Insane Championship Wrestling]] promotion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Steven |date=2018-08-24 |title=Seven wrestling superstars you forgot appeared in Insane Championship Wrestling |url=https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/seven-wrestling-superstars-you-forgot-15071310 |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Glasgow Live |language=en}}</ref> At their premiere annual event ''ICW: Fear & Loathing 4'' on 23 October 2011, Sabre entered an elimination triple threat match with Liam Thomson and his former trainee Andy Wild,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7435&name=Andy+Roberts|title=Andy Roberts|website=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Saalbach |first=Axel |title=Zack Sabre Jr. - Facts @ Wrestlingdata.com |url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=5792 |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=wrestlingdata.com |language=English}}</ref> which was won by Wild.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=65857|title=ICW Fear & Loathing 4|website=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ICW Insane Championship Wrestling |url=https://wwfoldschool.com/icw-insane-championship-wrestling/ |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=WWF Old School |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-26 |title=ICW Results: Pin Pals – London, England (3/25) |url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/icw-hey-look-its-that-mad-wrestling-thing-aff-the-telly-tour-pin-pals-results/77264/ |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=www.wrestling-news.net |language=en-GB}}</ref>

===Progress Wrestling (2012–2018)===
[[File:Sabre vs Scurll.jpg|thumb|upright|Sabre facing [[Marty Scurll]], his former tag team partner, in January 2017 at [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]'s ''High Stakes'' event<ref>{{Cite web |title=RevPro High Stakes 2017 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=164744 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>]]

In 2015, Sabre took part in the first ever Progress Wrestling Super Strong Style 16 tournament, competing in four matches over the weekend – defeating [[Zack Gibson]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=125780|title=PROGRESS Chapter 19: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2015 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> [[Tommaso Ciampa]] and Scurll before losing to [[Will Ospreay]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=125781|title=PROGRESS Chapter 19: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2015 - Tag 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> Sabre had a rematch with Ciampa in November at the first ever Manchester Progress show, which Ciampa won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=132958|title=PROGRESS Chapter 24: Hit The North « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> In March 2016, Sabre and Ciampa teamed up to face The Origin ([[El Ligero]] and Nathan Cruz) for the Progress Tag Team Championships but failed to capture the titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=135778|title=PROGRESS Chapter 27: The Lost Art of Suffering « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> Following the loss, Ciampa beat down Sabre. The two faced each other at Progress' biggest show to date, held at the [[Brixton Academy]] in [[London]], in a Two Out of Three falls match which Sabre won.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestleropesuk.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/progress-wrestling-chapter-36-were-gonna-need-a-bigger-room-again-full-results/|title=PROGRESS Wrestling 'Chapter 36: We're Gonna Need A Bigger Room Again' FULL Results|date=25 September 2016}}</ref>

At Chapter 40, Sabre unsuccessfully challenged [[Pete Dunne]] for the Progress World Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=135796|title=PROGRESS Chapter 40: Intercepted Angel « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> He then entered the Super Strong Style 16 defeating [[David Starr (wrestler)|David Starr]] in the first round and Jack Sexsmith in the second round, before losing to [[Travis Banks]] in the semi-final. Sabre entered the Super Strong Style 16 2018, defeating Chuck Mambo in the first round, Starr in the second round, [[Keith Lee (wrestler)|Keith Lee]] in the semi-final and [[Chris Hero|Kassius Ohno]] in the final, thus winning the tournament for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184001|title=PROGRESS Chapter 68: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2018 - Tag 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> At Chapter 77, Sabre was defeated by Walter, his former wXw tag team partner, for the Progress World Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184362|title=PROGRESS Chapter 77: Pumpkin Spice PROGRESS « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=cagematch.net}}</ref>

===Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2014–2018)===
Sabre made his debut for [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG) at the [[Battle of Los Angeles (2014)|2014 Battle of Los Angeles]] on night 1 teaming with [[Chuck Taylor (wrestler)|Chuck Taylor]] and [[Kenny Omega]] and defeating [[Adam Cole]] and [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson).

In April 2015, he returned to the promotion, answering the challenge from [[PWG World Championship|PWG World Champion]] [[Roderick Strong]] in a title match at ''Don't Sweat the Technique'' in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=124669|title=PWG Don't Sweat The Technique « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> He then entered the 2015 Battle of Los Angeles which he eventually won.<ref name=BOLA2015/>

On Night 2 of ''All Star Weekend 12'', Sabre defeated Strong to win the PWG title for the first time.<ref name="AllStarWeekend12Day2">{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/03/06/35-pwg-all-star-weekend-night-two-roderick-strong-vs-zack-sabre-jr-for-the-pwg-championship-the-young-bucks-vs-bobby-fish-and-kyle-oreilly-for-the-pwg-tag-titles/|title=3/5 PWG All-Star Weekend Night Two: Roderick Strong vs. Zack Sabre Jr. for the PWG Championship, The Young Bucks vs. Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly for the PWG Tag Titles|date=6 March 2016|access-date=8 March 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> He entered his third Battle of Los Angeles tournament in September 2016, losing to [[Will Ospreay]] in the quarterfinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=156838|title=PWG Battle Of Los Angeles 2016 - Tag 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref> On 7 July 2017, Sabre lost the PWG World Championship to [[Chuck Taylor (wrestler)|Chuck Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/110820/new-pwg-champion-crowned.html?p=1|title=New PWG Champion crowned|last=Crockett|first=Paul|date=8 July 2017|access-date=8 July 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> In September, Sabre entered the [[Battle of Los Angeles (2017)|2017 Battle of Los Angeles]] tournament, where he was eliminated by [[Fénix (wrestler)|Rey Fenix]] in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=175776|title=PWG Battle Of Los Angeles 2017 - Tag 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.net}}</ref>

===WWE (2016)===
[[File:Zack Sabre Jr at Smash.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Sabre in 2016]]
On 31 March 2016, Sabre was announced as a participant in [[WWE]]'s upcoming Global Cruiserweight Series tournament,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/03/31/first-competitors-announced-global-cruiserweight-series-including-zack-sabre-jr/ | title = First competitors set for Global Cruiserweight Series, including Zack Sabre, Jr. & NXT stars | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=31 March 2016 | access-date=31 March 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> which was later renamed the "[[Cruiserweight Classic]]".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/13/32-wrestlers-announced-wwes-cruiserweight-tournament/ | title = All 32 wrestlers announced for WWE's cruiserweight tournament | last=Caldwell | first=James | date=13 June 2016 | access-date=13 June 2016 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> His name was taken down shortly after as he would have a qualifying match at [[Progress Wrestling]]'s Chapter 29 event in London to earn his spot, where he defeated [[Morgan Webster|Flash Morgan Webster]]. On 23 June, Sabre defeated [[Tyson Dux]] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-cruiserweight-classic-round-one-spoilers-sabre-jr-swann-gargano-ibushi-more-215211|title=WWE Cruiserweight Classic round one spoilers: Sabre Jr, Swann, Gargano, Ibushi, more!|last=Williams|first=JJ|date=23 June 2016|access-date=24 June 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 14 July, Sabre defeated [[Drew Gulak]] in his second round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-cruiserweight-classic-round-two-spoilers-216501|title=WWE Cruiserweight Classic round two spoilers|last=Williams|first=JJ|date=14 July 2016|access-date=14 July 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 26 August, Sabre defeated [[Noam Dar]] to advance to the semifinals of the tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/26/826-wwe-cruiserweight-spoilers-full-taping-results-elite-8-round-d-bryan-involvement/|title=8/26 WWE Cruiserweight spoilers – Full taping results from the Elite 8 Round and D-Bryan involvement|date=26 August 2016|access-date=27 August 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> where he was defeated on 14 September by [[Gran Metalik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-cwc-finals-results-winner-crowned-220856|title=WWE CWC finals results: A winner is crowned|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=14 September 2016|access-date=14 September 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Afterwards, it was reported that Sabre's loss was due to him not agreeing to a contract with WWE unlike the two tournament finalists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/15/inside-wwe-cruiserweight-finals-match-results-occurred-final-four-championship-match/|title=Inside the WWE Cruiserweight Finals – why the match results occurred in the Final Four & Championship match|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|last2=Radican|first2=Sean|date=15 September 2016|access-date=15 September 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He later revealed he turned down the WWE contract to sign for New Japan Pro Wrestling instead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=Zack Sabre Jr Reveals He Rejected WWE Contract To Sign With NJPW - Atletifo |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/njpw/zack-sabre-jr-reveals-he-rejected-wwe-contract-to-sign-with-njpw/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

===New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2017–present)===
====Suzuki-gun (2017–2022)====
{{main|Suzuki-gun}}
On 21 February 2017, it was announced that Sabre would be making his debut for [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW) at the promotion's 45th anniversary show on 6 March, where he would challenge [[Katsuyori Shibata]] for the [[Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship|RPW British Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/zack-sabre-jr-debuting-njpw-45th-anniversary-show-230556|title=Zack Sabre Jr. debuting for NJPW at 45th anniversary show|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=21 February 2017|access-date=22 February 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Sabre won the match with help from [[Minoru Suzuki]] and [[Davey Boy Smith Jr.]], joining the [[Suzuki-gun]] stable in the process.<ref name=NJPW45th>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-45th-anniversary-show-live-results-okada-vs-tiger-mask-w-231266 | title = NJPW 45th Anniversary show live results: Okada vs. Tiger Mask W | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=6 March 2017 | access-date=6 March 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> The following day, Sabre pinned [[NEVER Openweight Champion]] [[Hirooki Goto]] in an eight-man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-45th-anniversary-show-results-lij-vs-chaos-six-man-main-event-231366 | title = NJPW 45th Anniversary show results: LIJ vs. Chaos six-man main event | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=7 March 2017 | access-date=11 March 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> This led to Sabre unsuccessfully challenging Goto for the title on 9 April at [[Sakura Genesis 2017|Sakura Genesis]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-sakura-genesis-live-results-okada-vs-shibata-233351 | title = NJPW Sakura Genesis live results: Okada vs. Shibata | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=8 April 2017 | access-date=9 April 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Sabre was left out of the [[2017 Best of the Super Juniors]] as NJPW had decided to categorise him as a heavyweight wrestler going forward.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = 8 May 2017 | title = May 8, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WWE Payback review, WWE financials, plus tons of news | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=62}}</ref> Instead, he was announced for NJPW's premier singles tournament, the [[2017 G1 Climax]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/102239|script-title=ja:【『G1 Climax 27』出場メンバーが決定！】あの"飯伏幸太"が電撃参戦！ ザック・セイバーJr.が初出場！ 鈴木みのるが3年ぶりにエントリー!!|date=20 June 2017|access-date=20 June 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> Prior to the G1 Climax, Sabre took part in a [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship#Inaugural tournament|tournament]] to crown the inaugural [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship]] at [[G1 Special in USA]], where he made it to the semifinals, before losing to [[Tomohiro Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-live-results-first-iwgp-us-champion-crowned-238471 | title = NJPW G1 Special live results: The first IWGP US Champion is crowned | last1=Fontaine | first1=Paul | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=2 July 2017 | access-date=2 July 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 17 July, Sabre scored a major win in his first G1 Climax match by submitting the reigning [[IWGP Intercontinental Champion]] [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-night-one-live-results-ibushi-vs-naito-239341 | title = NJPW G1 Climax 27 night one live results: Ibushi vs. Naito | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=17 July 2017 | access-date=20 July 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Sabre went on to finish the tournament with a record of five wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/92083?showResult=1|script-title=ja:ローソンチケット Presents G1 Climax 27|access-date=11 August 2017|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref> On 16 September at [[Destruction in Hiroshima (2017)|Destruction in Hiroshima]], Sabre failed in his attempt to capture the Intercontinental Championship from Tanahashi.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/101345?showResult=1 | title = Destruction in Hiroshima | access-date=16 September 2017 | work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] | language=ja}}</ref>

[[File:Zack Sabre, Jr. 2018.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sabre in March 2018]]
On 28 February 2018, Sabre was announced as one of the competitors in the [[New Japan Cup#2018|2018 New Japan Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-bracket-2018-new-japan-cup-252421|title=NJPW REVEALS BRACKET FOR 2018 NEW JAPAN CUP|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Joseph|last=Currier|date=28 February 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref> Sabre defeated [[Tetsuya Naito]] in the first round, [[Kota Ibushi]] in the second round and [[Sanada (wrestler)|Sanada]] in the semi-finals, on his way to the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-cup-night-three-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-zack-sabre-jr-253286|title=NEW JAPAN CUP NIGHT THREE RESULTS: TETSUYA NAITO VS. ZACK SABRE JR.|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=11 March 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-cup-night-six-results-zack-sabre-jr-vs-kota-ibushi-253641|title=NEW JAPAN CUP NIGHT SIX RESULTS: ZACK SABRE JR. VS. KOTA IBUSHI|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=18 February 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-cup-night-8-results-zack-sabre-jr-vs-sanada-253781|title=NEW JAPAN CUP NIGHT 8 RESULTS: ZACK SABRE JR. VS. SANADA|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=18 March 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref> On 21 March, Sabre defeated Tanahashi in the final, becoming the second ''[[gaijin]]'' to win the tournament after [[Matt Bloom|Giant Bernard]] in 2006. After the match, he challenged [[IWGP Heavyweight Championship|IWGP Heavyweight Champion]] [[Kazuchika Okada]] for a title shot at [[Sakura Genesis 2018|Sakura Genesis]] on 1 April.<ref name="njc18">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/new-japan-cup-finals-live-results-hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-zack-sabre-jr-254011|title=NEW JAPAN CUP FINALS LIVE RESULTS: HIROSHI TANAHASHI VS. ZACK SABRE JR.|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=21 March 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref> At the event, Okada defeated Sabre to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-sakura-genesis-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-zack-sabre-jr-254701|title=NJPW SAKURA GENESIS LIVE RESULTS: KAZUCHIKA OKADA VS. ZACK SABRE JR.|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=31 March 2018|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> Sabre competed in the [[2018 G1 Climax]] where he finished with 12 points, failing to advance due to his losses against Ibushi and [[Kenny Omega]].

At [[Wrestle Kingdom 13]], he defeated Ishii to regain the British Heavyweight Championship. In March 2019, Sabre entered to the [[New Japan Cup#2019|2019 New Japan Cup]], defeating [[Evil (wrestler)|Evil]] in the first round, Ibushi in the second round but losing to Tanahashi in the quarter-final. At [[G1 Supercard]], Sabre defeated Tanahashi to retain the British Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/roh-njpw-g1-supercard-results-live-updates-matches-predictions/tp9th3r1w6191buhz7iit8q1t|title=ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard results: Kazuchika Okada takes back New Japan top spot; Matt Taven becomes ROH champion|website=sportingnews.com|date=12 August 2021 }}</ref> Sabre was announced as a participant of the [[G1 Climax (2019)|2019 G1 Climax]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/53115|title=G1 CLIMAX 29 – ALL MEMBERS ANNOUNCED! 【G129】 &#124; NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|website=NJPW}}</ref> He walked away with 8 points after winning four matches, beating [[Bad Luck Fale]], [[Will Ospreay]], fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Lance Archer]], and [[Kenta Kobayashi|Kenta]], whilst suffering losses to Okada, Sanada, Tanahashi, Ibushi, and Evil. At [[Royal Quest (2019)|Royal Quest]], Sabre lost the British Heavyweight Championship to Tanahashi. At [[Destruction (2018)#Destruction in Beppu 2|Destruction in Beppu]], Sabre pinned Tanahashi to regain the British Heavyweight Championship for the fourth time.

After retaining against Sanada at [[Wrestle Kingdom 14]], and Ospreay at [[The New Beginning in Sapporo (2020)|The New Beginning in Sapporo]], Sabre lost the title to Ospreay on 14 February at an RPW event. Afterwards, he began teaming up with fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Taichi (wrestler)|Taichi]] in pursuit of the [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]], held by Ibushi and Tanahashi. In the [[New Japan Cup#2020|2020 New Japan Cup]], Sabre was eliminated in the first round by Ibushi. His partner Taichi, however, eliminated both Tanahashi and Ibushi from the tournament before being eliminated himself by Sanada. On 12 July, at [[Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall (2020)|Dominion]], Sabre and Taichi defeated Tanahashi and Ibushi to win their tag titles, marking Sabre's first title win in NJPW. They retained the championship in a match against the former champions at [[Summer Struggle in Jingu]]. After one more successful defense, they lost the titles to [[Guerrillas of Destiny|G.O.D.]] at [[Wrestle Kingdom 15]]. However, on 1 June he and Taichi regained the IWGP Tag Team Championship. They would lose them to [[World Tag League (NJPW)|World Tag League]] winners Hirooki Goto and [[Yoshi-Hashi]] at [[Wrestle Kingdom 16]] Night 1.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/wrestle-kingdom-16-night-1-results/ | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 1 Results | date=4 January 2022 }}</ref> On Night 2, Suzuki-gun lost to ''[[Los Ingobernables de Japon]]'', in an 8-man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-16-night-2-results/ | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 2 Results | date=5 January 2022 }}</ref> On Night 3, Sabre and fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Yoshinobu Kanemaru]] lost to [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s [[Naomichi Marufuji]] and [[Yoshinari Ogawa]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-16-night-3-results/ | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night 3 Results - NJPW vs. NOAH | date=8 January 2022 }}</ref>

In March, Sabre participated in the [[New Japan Cup#2022|New Japan Cup]], he defeated [[Ryohei Oiwa]] in the first round and fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate [[Douki]] in the second round. He defeated [[Great-O-Khan]] in round 3 and Ospreay in the quarter-finals, in a critically acclaimed match.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/03/21/3-21-njpw-new-japan-cup-night-13-results-vetters-review-of-shingo-takagi-vs-hiromu-takahashi-and-zack-sabre-jr-vs-will-ospreay-in-tournament-matches-kazuchika-okada-and-yoh-vs-tetsuya-naito-a/ | title=3/21 NJPW New Japan Cup Night 13 results: Vetter's review of Shingo Takagi vs. Hiromu Takahashi, and Zack Sabre Jr. Vs. Will Ospreay in tournament matches, Kazuchika Okada and Yoh vs. Tetsuya Naito and Bushi, Yoshi-Hashi, Tomoaki Honma, and Hirooki Goto vs. Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare, and Great-O-Khan |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net | date=21 March 2022 }}</ref> Sabre then defeated [[Shingo Takagi]] in the semi-finals to advance to the finals, where he defeated Naito in the tournament finals, to win his second New Japan Cup.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2022/03/27/zack-sabre-jr-wins-2022-new-japan-cup/ | title=NJPW News: Zack Sabre Jr. Wins Second New Japan Cup of Career | date=27 March 2022 }}</ref> Due to winning the tournament, Sabre earned an [[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship]] match. At [[Hyper Battle '22|Hyper Battle]], Sabre lost to Okada.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/10/4-9-njpw-hyper-battle-results-vetters-review-of-kazuchika-okada-vs-zack-sabre-jr-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-el-desperado-vs-sho-for-the-iwgp-jr-heavyweight-title-yoshi-hoshi-and-hi/ | title=4/9 NJPW Hyper Battle results: Vetter's review of Kazuchika Okada vs. Zack Sabre Jr. For the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, el Desperado vs. Sho for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title, Yoshi-Hoshi and Hirooki Goto vs. Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan for the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Titles, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Evil |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net | date=10 April 2022 }}</ref>

At [[Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall]], Sabre teamed with Kanemaru and [[El Desperado (wrestler)|El Desperado]] to challenge for the [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]] in a losing effort to [[Bullet Club#Sub-groups|House of Torture]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/06/njpw-dominion-live-coverage-6-12-okada-vs-white-tanahashi-vs-goto-ospreay-vs-sanada/ | title=NJPW Dominion Live Results (6/12) – New Champions Crowned in Osaka-Jo Hall | date=12 June 2022 }}</ref> Also at the event, Sabre was announced to be competing in the [[G1 Climax 32]] tournament in June, as a part of the C Block.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/06/12/field-announced-for-njpw-g1-climax-32/ | title=Field announced for NJPW G1 Climax 32 | date=12 June 2022 }}</ref> In the tournament, Sabre finished with 8 points, with only a loss to Naito on the final day, costing him a spot in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-g1-climax-32-block-winners-determined-semifinals-set | title=NJPW G1 Climax 32 block winners determined, semifinals set |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | date=16 August 2022 }}</ref>

In October, Sabre competed in a tournament to crown the inaugural [[NJPW World Television Championship|NJPW World Television Champion]]. He defeated [[Alex Zayne]] in the first round and [[David Finlay (wrestler)|David Finlay]] in the second round.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/njpw/battle-autumn-2022---day-1-45849.html | title=NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 1 at Korakuen Hall wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pwmania.com/njpw-battle-autumn-night-10-results-october-27-2022 | title=NJPW Battle Autumn Night 10 Results – October 27, 2022 - PWMania - Wrestling News | date=28 October 2022 }}</ref> The following month, Sabre defeated Evil to advance to the tournament finals, facing [[Ren Narita]] at [[Wrestle Kingdom 17]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NJPW Battle Autumn in Osaka live results: Ospreay vs. Naito US title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-battle-autumn-in-osaka-live-results-ospreay-vs-naito-us-title-match|last=Fritts|first=Chick|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=November 5, 2022}}</ref>

In December, at the [[World Tag League (NJPW)#2022|World Tag League]] and [[Best of the Super Juniors#2022|Best of the Super Juniors]] finals, Suzuki announced the disbandment of Suzuki-gun by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=NJPW's Suzuki-gun stable to disband at the end of 2022|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpws-suzuki-gun-stable-to-disband-at-the-end-of-2022|last=Rose|first=Bryan|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=December 14, 2022}}</ref> The final match between the faction took place on 23 December, where the team of Taichi, Sabre, Kanemaru and Douki defeated Suzuki, Archer, Desperado and [[Taka Michinoku]]. After the match, each of the Suzuki-gun members spoke about their memories as a part of the group and thanked leader Suzuki. The night ended with all members posing with the Suzuki-gun flag, only to be interrupted by former member [[Takashi Iizuka]], causing all nine men to pose in the ring, behind the Suzuki-gun flag, which was raised by Michinoku.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/12/23/suzuki-gun-bids-farewell-on-new-japans-final-event-of-the-year/ | title=Suzuki-gun bids farewell on New Japan's final event of the year |work=POST Wrestling | date=23 December 2022 }}</ref>

====The Mighty Don't Kneel (2023–present)====
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[[File:Zack Sabre Jr-20241104.png|thumb|right|200px|Sabre as the [[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship|IWGP World Heavyweight Champion]] in November 2024]]
At [[Wrestle Kingdom 17]], Sabre defeated [[Ren Narita]] to become the inaugural [[NJPW World Television Championship|NJPW World Television Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodward |first=Hamish |date=2023-01-04 |title=Zack Sabre Jr Makes History As First Ever NJPW TV Champion - Atletifo |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/njpw/zack-sabre-jr-ren-narita/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref> After the match, Sabre was approached by [[Mikey Nicholls]] and [[Shane Thorne|Shane Haste]], who offered him a [[The Mighty Don't Kneel|TMDK]] t-shirt. Sabre accepted the shirt and embraced the two men, joining the stable.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-17-results/ | title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Results | date=4 January 2023 }}</ref> Since Sabre was being friendly towards young lion [[Kosei Fujita]], he too joined the stable the next day by the request of Sabre. He made his first title defence, successfully defeating [[Tomohiro Ishii]] in February.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://theovertimer.com/2023/02/njpw-the-new-beginning-in-sapporo-2023-results-zack-sabre-jr-defeats-tomohiro-ishii-to-retain-njpw-world-television-championship-02-05/ | title=NJPW the New Beginning in Sapporo 2023 Results: Zack Sabre Jr. Defeats Tomohiro Ishii to Retain NJPW World Television Championship (02/05) | date=5 February 2023 }}</ref> On 18 February, at [[Battle in the Valley (2023)|Battle in the Valley]], Sabre made his first title defence in the United States, defeating [[Clark Connors]] to retain the title once again.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/135071?showResult=1 | title=2023.02.18 BATTLE IN THE VALLEY (Cheering event) &#124; NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING }}</ref> In March, Sabre took part in the [[New Japan Cup#2023|New Japan Cup]], where he was eliminated in the second round to [[Shota Umino]]. This led to a rematch on 8 April at [[Sakura Genesis (2023)|Sakura Genesis]], where Sabre defeated Umino to make his fourth successful title defense.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/new-japan-cup-finals-live-results-sanada-vs-david-finlay | title=New Japan Cup finals live results: SANADA vs. David Finlay | date=21 March 2023 }}</ref> Seven days later, at [[Capital Collision (2023)|Capital Collision]], Sabre made his fifth title defense against [[Tom Lawlor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-capital-collision-live-results-strong-tag-team-title-match|access-date=28 April 2023|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|title=NJPW Capital Collision live results: Strong Tag Team title match|date=15 April 2023|first=Chick|last=Fritts}}</ref> On 3 May at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2023|Wrestling Dontaku]], Sabre faced [[Jeff Cobb]] in a time limit draw, successfully defending his title for the sixth time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/05/03/njpw-wrestling-dontaku-2023-results/|title=5/3 NJPW WRESTLING DONTAKU 2023 RESULTS: Sanada vs. Takahashi, United Empire vs. TMDK, more|work=pwtorch.com|first=Zack|last=Heydorn|date=May 3, 2023|access-date=May 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/03/5-3-njpw-road-to-wrestling-dontaku-2023-results-vetters-review-of-sanada-vs-hiromu-takahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-tama-tonga-vs-david-finlay-for-the-never-openweight-title-m/|title=5/3 NJPW "Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023" results: Vetter's review of Sanada vs. Hiromu Takahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Tama Tonga vs. David Finlay for the Never Openweight Title Minoru Suzuki, El Desperado, and Ren Narita vs. Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, and Hiroshi Tanahashi for the Never Openweight Six-Man Titles, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jeff Cobb for the NJPW TV Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Chris|last=Vetter|date=May 3, 2023|access-date=May 3, 2023}}</ref> Due to his match against Cobb finishing in a draw, on 4 June at [[Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall]], Sabre defeated Cobb in a rematch to make his tenth title defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sescoops.com/results/njpw-dominion-6-4-in-osaka-jo-hall-results-sanada-vs-yota-tsuji|title=NJPW Dominion 6.4 In Osaka-Jo Hall Results: Sanada vs. Yota Tsuji, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Match|work=sescoops.com|first=Tyriece|last=Simon|date=June 4, 2023|access-date=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

In July, Sabre entered the [[G1 Climax 33|G1 Climax]] tournament, where he would compete in the D Block.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NJPW G1 Climax 33 Participants, Blocks & Full Schedule |url=https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/njpw-g1-climax-33-participants-blocks-full-schedule/ |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Voices of Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref> Sabre finished joint top of his block with 10 points, allowing him to advance to the quarterfinal round.<ref name="wrestlingheadlines.com">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-10 |title=NJPW G1 Climax 33 Quarter Final Results |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/njpw-g1-climax-33-quarter-final-results/ |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Wrestling Headlines |language=en-US}}</ref> In the quarterfinal round, Sabre lost to [[Kazuchika Okada]], eliminating him from the tournament.<ref name="wrestlingheadlines.com"/>

On 14 October at [[Royal Quest III]], Sabre challenged [[Will Ospreay]] for the [[IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship|IWGP United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship]], which Ospreay had rebranded from the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. At the event, Sabre was defeated by Ospreay, failing to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=2023-10-14 |title=NJPW Royal Quest III live results: Will Ospreay vs. Zack Sabre Jr. |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-royal-quest-iii-live-results-will-ospreay-vs-zack-sabre-jr |access-date=2024-05-08 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |language=en}}</ref> The following month at [[Power Struggle (2023)|Power Struggle]], Sabre teamed with TMDK stablemates, Nicholls and Haste, challenging Okada, Ishii and [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] for the [[NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship]], but they were defeated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=2023-11-04 |title=NJPW Power Struggle live results: Ospreay vs. Umino, Moxley vs. Great-O-Khan |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-power-struggle-live-results-ospreay-vs-umino-moxley-vs-great-o-khan |access-date=2024-05-08 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |language=en}}</ref> A few days later at [[Lonestar Shootout 2023|Lonestar Shootout]], Sabre defeated [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] to retain his World Television title. After the match, Sabre challenged Tanahashi to a World Television Championship match at [[Wrestle Kingdom 18]], which was later accepted by Tanahashi and made official for the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=G |first=Joey |date=2023-11-13 |title=Zack Sabre Jr. Defends NJPW TV Title Against Hiroshi Tanahashi and More Added To Wrestle Kingdom 18 PPV |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/zack-sabre-jr-defends-njpw-tv-title-against-hiroshi-tanahashi-and-more-added-to-wrestle-kingdom-18-ppv/ |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Wrestling Headlines |language=en-US}}</ref> Two days before the event, Sabre returned to [[Pro Wrestling Noah]], at their [[Noah The New Year 2024]] event, teaming with [[Yoshinari Ogawa]] to defeat [[Hayata (wrestler)|Hayata]] and Tanahashi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NOAH The New Year 2024 Results (1/2): Kota Ibushi, Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh In Action {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/noah-new-year-2024-results-12-kota-ibushi-naomichi-marufuji-kenoh-action |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref> On 4 January at Wrestle Kingdom, Sabre lost the World Television Championship to Tanahashi, ending his reign at 365 days.<ref name=WrestleKingdom18>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results: Powell's live review of Sanada vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Hvt. Championship, Kazuchika Okada vs. Bryan Danielson, Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley vs. David Finlay for the IWGP Global Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/04/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-18-results-powells-live-review-of-sanada-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-world-hvt-championship-kazuchika-okada-vs-bryan-danielson-will-ospreay-vs-jon-moxley-vs-david/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 4, 2024|access-date=January 4, 2024}}</ref>

The following day at [[New Year Dash!!]], TMDK faced [[Bryan Danielson]], [[Jon Moxley]], Okada and Ishii in a winning effort. Afterwards, Sabre challenged Danielson to a rematch, after Danielson had previously defeated him at AEW's WrestleDream on 1 October 2023 by knockout blow, leading Sabre to maintain that Danielson was unable to tap him out and he was the best technical wrestler in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024.01.05 New Year Dash!! {{!}} New Japan Pro-Wrestling|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/162902|access-date=2024-01-05|website=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en-US}}</ref> Sabre defeated Danielson, on 11 February at [[The New Beginning in Osaka (2024)|The New Beginning in Osaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2024.02.11 THE NEW BEGINNING in OSAKA {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/162917?showResult=1|access-date=2024-02-13|website=NJPW|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NJPW books final Okada vs. Tanahashi singles match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-books-final-okada-vs-tanahashi-singles-match |date=2023-02-11 |access-date=2024-01-19|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 12 April at [[Windy City Riot (2024)|Windy City Riot]], Sabre defeated [[Matt Riddle]] to regain the World Television Championship for the second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-windy-city-riot-live-results-moxley-vs-naito-iwgp-title-match|title=NJPW Windy City Riot live results: Moxley vs. Naito IWGP title match|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On 3 May at [[Wrestling Dontaku 2024|Wrestling Dontaku]], Sabre lost the championship to Cobb, ending his second reign at 21 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=2024-05-03 |title=NJPW Wrestling Dontaku night one live results: Nemeth vs. Tanahashi title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-wrestling-dontaku-night-one-live-results-nemeth-vs-tanahashi-title-match |access-date=2024-05-03 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|language=en}}</ref> Sabre would enter the [[G1 Climax 34|2024 G1 Climax]], winning seven of his nine A Block matches and ending as the top seed for that block. He would defeat [[Shingo Takagi]] in the semi-finals on 17 August, and then [[Yota Tsuji]] in the finals on 18 August, to win the tournament for the first time. He also became the second ''[[gaijin]]'' to win the tournament after [[Kenny Omega]] in 2016. Following his win, he would announce his plans to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on 14 October at [[King of Pro-Wrestling (2024)|King of Pro-Wrestling]] rather than at Wrestle Kingdom, and he successfully did so by defeating [[Tetsuya Naito]] for the title. On 4 November at Power Struggle, he successfully defended the title against Takagi. 

On 4 January 2025, at [[Wrestle Kingdom 19]], Sabre successfully defended the title against Shota Umino in the main event. The next night at [[Wrestle Dynasty]], he successfully defended it again against [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]]. On 11 February at [[The New Beginning in Osaka (2025)|The New Beginning in Osaka]], Sabre lost the title to [[Hirooki Goto]], ending his reign at 120 days. At Tanahashi Jam on June 29, Sabre regained the title by defeating Goto by referee's decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-24 |title=John Cena's Blunt Answer On Whether He Enjoys Acting Or Wrestling More |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/john-cena-s-blunt-answer-on-whether-he-enjoys-acting-or-wrestling-more |access-date=2025-06-29 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Ring of Honor (2018–2019, 2023)===
On 5 November 2018, it was announced that Sabre would make his [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) debut at [[Final Battle (2018)|Final Battle]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bodyslam.net/2018/11/05/zack-sabre-jr-appearing-at-ring-of-honor-final-battle/|title=Zack Sabre Jr. Appearing at Ring of Honor Final Battle|date=6 November 2018|work=BodySlam.net|access-date=23 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He defeated [[Jonathan Gresham]].<ref name="ROHFinalBattle2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=12/14 Powell's ROH Final Battle 2018 live review: Jay Lethal vs. Cody for the ROH Title, Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky vs. The Briscoes vs. The Young Bucks in a Ladder War for the ROH Tag Titles, Jeff Cobb vs. Adam Page for the ROH TV Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/12/14/12-14-powells-roh-final-battle-2018-live-review-jay-lethal-vs-cody-for-the-roh-title-frankie-kazarian-and-scorpio-sky-vs-the-briscoes-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-war-for-the-roh-tag-tit/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=14 December 2018}}</ref>

Sabre returned to ROH on 25 February 2023, on the first episode of Ring of Honor, since [[Tony Khan]]'s purchase of the company. At the event, he successfully defended the [[NJPW World Television Championship]] against [[Blake Christian]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ring of Honor TV live results: Claudio Castagnoli vs. AR Fox title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/results/roh-tv-live-results-claudio-castagnoli-vs-ar-fox-title-match|last=Williams|first=Suit|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=March 2, 2023}}</ref> Sabre returned on 18 May, defending his title once more against [[AR Fox]]. After the match Sabre claimed to be the best television champion in all of professional wrestling, causing the [[ROH World Television Championship|ROH World Television Champion]], [[Samoa Joe]] to confront Sabre. As Joe questioned Sabre's earlier statement, [[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Matt Sydal]] interrupted the duo, as Sydal sought a title shot at either the television championship. Sabre  proposed a tag-team match between himself and Joe and Sydal and Daniels, where if the latter won, Sydal would earn a title future television title shot.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/ring-of-honor-tv-results-5-18-23/ | title=Ring of Honor TV Results 5/18/23 | date=19 May 2023 }}</ref> The following week, Sabre and Samoa Joe defeated Sydal and Daniels.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/ring-of-honor-tv-results-5-25-23/ | title=Ring of Honor TV Results 5/25/23 | date=26 May 2023 }}</ref> On 1 June, Sabre defeated [[Rocky Romero]] to retain his NJPW World Television Championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/ring-of-honor-tv-results-6-1-23/ | title=Ring of Honor TV Results 6/1/23 | date=2 June 2023 }}</ref> 

===All Elite Wrestling (2022–present)===
Since the announcement of [[Forbidden Door (2022)|Forbidden Door]], Sabre had consistently called out "The American Dragon", hinting to challenging [[Bryan Danielson]] to a match at Forbidden Door.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2022/6/13/23165735/zack-sabre-junior-calls-out-bryan-danielson-video-forbidden-door-aew-new-japan | title=Zack Sabre Jr. Called out Bryan Danielson for Forbidden Door | date=13 June 2022 }}</ref> This led to, on the 22 June episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]'', Danielson acknowledging Sabre's challenge, however he also announced that he was injured and not medically cleared to compete at Forbidden Door, due to his loss at [[Double or Nothing (2022)|Double or Nothing]] in the [[Anarchy in the Arena match]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/aew/aew-bryan-danielson-expected-to-miss-1-2-weeks-due-to-injury | title=AEW's Bryan Danielson expected to miss 1-2 weeks due to injury |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | date=5 June 2022 }}</ref> However, Danielson announced a [[To be announced|mystery]] opponent for Sabre, who he claimed was the "one person" he trusted to take his place at the PPV and at the subsequent special episode of ''Dynamite'', [[Blood and Guts (2022)|AEW Blood and Guts]]. This led to Sabre, making his [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]] debut by staring down Danielson.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/aew/bryan-danielson-not-medically-cleared-for-aew-forbidden-door-blood-guts | title=Bryan Danielson not medically cleared for AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door, Blood & Guts |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | date=22 June 2022 }}</ref> On 26 June at the event, the mystery opponent was revealed to be [[Claudio Castagnoli]], who defeated Sabre.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/06/top-wwe-stars-react-claudio-castagnoli-aew-debut/ | title=Several Top WWE Stars and Others React to Claudio Castagnoli's AEW Debut | date=26 June 2022 }}</ref>

Sabre made his televised AEW return on the 2 June 2023 episode of ''[[AEW Rampage|Rampage]]'', defeating [[Action Andretti]] to retain his [[NJPW World Television Championship]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-rampage-live-results-el-hijo-del-vikingo-zack-sabre-jr-title-defenses | title=AEW Rampage live results: El Hijo del Vikingo, Zack Sabre Jr. Title defenses |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | date=2 June 2023 }}</ref> Due to being called out by [[Orange Cassidy]], Sabre attempted to get a match for Cassidy's [[AEW International Championship]]. On the 21 June episode of ''Dynamite'', Sabre teamed with [[Daniel Garcia (wrestler)|Daniel Garcia]] to defeat Cassidy and [[Katsuyori Shibata]], after which a four-way match was set up for the upcoming [[Forbidden Door (2023)|Forbidden Door]] PPV. At the event, Cassidy retained his championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/25/aew-njpw-forbidden-door-results-powells-live-review-of-bryan-danielson-vs-kazuchika-okada-kenny-omega-vs-will-ospreay-for-the-iwgp-u-s-championship-mjf-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-aew-world/ | title=AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door results: Powell's live review of Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the IWGP U.S. Championship, MJF vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the AEW World Championship |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net | date=25 June 2023 }}</ref> On the 9 September episode of ''[[AEW Collision|Collision]]'', Danielson said that with his career winding down, the next person he wanted to face was Sabre. Later, a match between the two was officially announced for [[WrestleDream (2023)|AEW WrestleDream]].<ref name="Collision09092023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/09/aew-collision-results-9-9-powells-live-review-of-darby-allin-vs-roderick-strong-and-samoa-joe-vs-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-grand-slam-tournament-matches-jon-moxley-vs-action-andretti-for-the-aew/|title=AEW Collision results (9/9): Powell's live review of Darby Allin vs. Roderick Strong and Samoa Joe vs. Penta El Zero Miedo in Grand Slam tournament matches, Jon Moxley vs. Action Andretti for the AEW International Title|date=September 9, 2023|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=September 10, 2023}}</ref> At the event, Sabre was defeated by Danielson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/sambus-aew-wrestledream-review/|title=Sambus' AEW WrestleDream 2023 Review|date=October 2, 2023|last=Sambus|first=Theo|work=411mania|access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref>

On the 8 June 2024 episode of ''Collision'', Sabre would release a video challenging Cassidy to a match at [[Forbidden Door (2024)|Forbidden Door]], citing unfinished business from the four-way match the year prior.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/zack-sabre-jr-challenges-orange-021930390.html | title=Zack Sabre Jr. Challenges Orange Cassidy to Forbidden Door Rematch | date=9 June 2024 }}</ref> At the event, Sabre would defeat Cassidy. On 25 August, at [[All In (2024)|All In]], Sabre was a surprise entrant in the Casino Gauntlet match.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-2024-results-winners-and-grades-from-wembley-stadium/|title=AEW All In 2024 Results, Winners And Grades From Wembley Stadium|last=Konuwa|first=Alfred|date=August 25, 2024|work=Forbes|access-date=August 28, 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Eatwell became a [[Veganism|vegan]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2688747-meatless-in-the-ring-being-vegan-in-the-changing-world-of-pro-wrestling|title=Meatless in the Ring: Being Vegan in the Changing World of Pro Wrestling|first=Ryan|last=Dilbert|website=[[Bleacher Report]] }}</ref> He is an avid [[Hiking|hiker]].<ref name=":0" />

In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Japan]], Eatwell revealed that he had obtained permanent residency in the country and became fluent in speaking [[Japanese language|the language]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=McElhinney |first=David |date=2020-04-20 |title=Zack Sabre Jr: The Vegan Professional Wrestler Living in Japan |url=https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/entertainment-art_and_culture/sports-fitness/zack-sabre-jr-the-vegan-professional-wrestler-living-in-japan/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Tokyo Weekender |language=ja}}</ref>

Eatwell is outspoken about his political views; he is a [[History of the socialist movement in the United Kingdom|socialist]], a supporter of the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]], and a staunch opponent of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]].<ref name="laboursupport">{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Greg |date=30 July 2019 |title=British wrestler, Zack Sabre Jr, blames Boris Johnson after he is eliminated from a tournament {{!}} indy100 {{!}} indy100 |url=https://www.indy100.com/sport/boris-johnson-zack-sabre-jr-british-wrester-new-japan-g1-climax-rant-watch-video-9027506 |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.indy100.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2019, following the news that child poverty in the UK had reached record highs under the Conservatives, he began selling a custom anti-Conservative T-shirt with a percentage of the profits going to the [[The Trussell Trust|Trussell Trust]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/zacksabrejr/status/1130935677770764290|title=Over 1.6 million emergency food parcels sent out last year. Child poverty at record highs & universal credit has been a disaster. All while food bank use gets jeered by Tory MPs in parliament.<br>£3 from every shirt will be sent to support @TrussellTrust<br>http://zack-sabre.backstreetmerch.com|website=Twitter|date=21 May 2019}}</ref> After he was eliminated from that year's [[G1 Climax 29|G1 Climax]] tournament, he performed an in-character rant blaming his loss on being distracted by the news that the next UK Prime Minister would be [[Boris Johnson]], whom he called "Boris [[toff]]ing [[Eton College|Eaton]]{{sic}} wanker Johnson".<ref name="laboursupport" /> During his entrance at [[Wrestle Kingdom 17]] in 2023, he addressed Prime Minister [[Rishi Sunak]] and the [[2022–2023 National Health Service strikes|healthcare worker strikes]] that began in 2022 by shouting into the camera, "Rishi Sunak {{endash}} pay nurses, dickhead! Pay nurses a living wage!"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title='Pay nurses d***head': Pro wrestler sends message to Rishi Sunak on strike action |url=https://www.thenational.scot/news/23230093.pro-wrestler-calls-pm-d-head-tells-pay-nurses/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> 

==Professional wrestling style and persona==
Sabre's technical style is based on [[World of Sport (British TV programme)|World of Sport]] wrestling, with plentiful chain wrestling and submissions. He has cited [[Bret Hart]], [[Koji Kanemoto]], [[Johnny Kidd (wrestler)|Johnny Kidd]], [[Shinjiro Otani]], [[Jushin Liger]] and [[Johnny Saint]] as inspirations for his wrestling style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hall of Talent: Zack Sabre Jr. - Zack Sabre Jr. Recommended Matches |url=https://www.quebrada.net/matches/zacksabrejrhalloftalent.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.quebrada.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-26 |title=10 Things Fans Should Know About Zack Sabre Jr. |url=https://www.thesportster.com/njpw-zack-sabre-jr-facts-trivia-things-to-know/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=TheSportster |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pritchard |first=Bill |date=2016-02-09 |title=Zack Sabre Jr Talks Meeting Triple H, Says He 'Doesn't Need Wrestlemania' To Be A Success, Who Does He Think Is The Best Wrestler In The World? |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/672531-zack-sabre-jr-talks-meeting-triple-h-says-he-doesnt-need-wrestlemania-to-be-a-success-who-does-he-think-is-the-best-wrestler-in-the-world |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref> He has won the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' ''[[Bryan Danielson]] Award'' (''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)|Best Technical Wrestler]]'') for seven consecutive years.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harrington |first1=Chris |title=Wrestling Observer Awards (WON) 1980 - 2020 (and runner-ups) |url=https://sites.google.com/site/chrisharrington/mookieghana-prowrestlingstatistics/wo_awards_history |website=Indeed Wrestling |access-date=12 March 2022}}</ref> Sabre has been the leader of the [[The Mighty Don't Kneel|TMDK]] faction since [[Wrestle Kingdom 17|4 January 2023]].

Various of his signature maneuvers, mainly submission holds, are in reference to musicians or material by musicians. Examples include ''[[Hurrah! Another Year, Surely This One Will Be Better Than the Last; The Inexorable March of Progress Will Lead Us All to Happiness]]'' (2004) by [[Youthmovies]] for a variant of the [[Professional wrestling holds#Octopus hold|octopus stretch]], ''Selected Technical Works Vol.2'', a reference to the [[Aphex Twin]] album [[Selected Ambient Works Volume II|''Selected Ambient Works Volume II'']] (1994), for a [[Professional wrestling holds#Indian deathlock|deathlock]]-[[Rear naked choke|choke]] combo,<ref>{{Cite web |title=411MANIA |url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/pantojas-njpw-new-japan-cup-2022-night-13-review/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Pantoja’s NJPW New Japan Cup 2022 Night 13 Review |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Yes! I Am a Long Way from Home|''Yes! I Am a Long Way from Home'']] (1997) by [[Mogwai]] for a deathlock-octopus hold combination.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lad |first=Sonal |date=2021-10-27 |title=Top 7 NJPW G1 Climax 31 Matches - Page 2 of 3 |url=https://wrestletalk.com/features/top-7-njpw-g1-climax-31-matches/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=WrestleTalk |language=en-US}}</ref> Other examples include ''HyperNormalisation'', a reference to [[HyperNormalisation|the documentary of the same name]], being of a inverted [[Professional wrestling holds#Mexican Surfboard|surfboard]] variant, and ''Orienteering with Napalm Death'', a [[Boston crab]] and [[Compression lock|calf slicer]] combination, being a reference to a stand-up skit on [[Stewart Lee]]'s [[Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle|''Comedy Vehicle'']] (2009).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Steve |title=How Stewart Lee inspired a Japanese wrestling move : Punching Up 2018 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/punching-ups/2018/03/23/39474/how_stewart_lee_inspired_a_japanese_wresting_move |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=www.chortle.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
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*'''Alternative Wrestling Magazine'''
** UK Match of the Year (2012) <small>vs. [[Marty Scurll]] on 25 March</small><ref name="Alternative Wrestling Magazine - Issue 7">{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/rjtrpublishingltd/docs/alternative_wrestling_magazine_-_issue_7 |title=Alternative Wrestling Magazine - Issue 7|publisher=RTJR Publishing|access-date=2 January 2013}}</ref>
*'''A-Merchandise Wrestling'''
**One Night Tournament (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1075&page=2|title=One Night Tournament (2008)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 7, 2008|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]'''
**[[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[List of Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions (2010–2019)#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|access-date=29 August 2016|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>
*'''[[WhatCulture|Defiant Wrestling/What Culture Pro Wrestling]]'''
**Defiant/WCPW Internet Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3131|title=Defiant/WCPW Internet Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 25, 2017|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Pro Wrestling World Cup English Qualifying (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4301&page=2|title=Pro Wrestling World Cup English Qualifying (2017)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 21, 2017|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
* '''[[Evolve (professional wrestling)|Evolve]]'''
** [[Evolve Championship]] ([[Evolve Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-79-recap-timothy-thatcher-vs-zack-sabre-jr-230751 | title = Evolve 79 recap: Timothy Thatcher vs. Zack Sabre Jr. | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=25 February 2017 | access-date=26 February 2017 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>
*'''German Stampede Wrestling'''
**GSW Breakthrough Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=112|title=GSW Breakthrough Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 17, 2009|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom]]'''
**[[IPW:UK All-England Championship]] (1 time)
**[[IPW:UK Tag Team Championship]] (2 times) – with [[Marty Scurll]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=275|title=IPW:UK Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=May 3, 2009|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**UK Super 8 Tournament (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=108487|title=IPW:UK The UK Super 8 Tournament 2014 - Event @ The Angel Centre in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 20, 2014|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3169&page=2|title=UK Super 8 Tournament (2014)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 20, 2014|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Tag Team Tournament (2017) &ndash; with [[Jimmy Havoc]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4340&page=2|title=Tag Team Tournament (2017)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 17, 2017|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'''
** [[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship#Title historyy|2 times, current]])
** [[NJPW World Television Championship]] ([[NJPW World Television Championship|2 times, inaugural]])
** [[IWGP Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of IWGP Tag Team Champions#Title history|3 times]]) – with [[Taichi (wrestler)|Taichi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=148|title=IWGP Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 12, 2020|access-date=June 1, 2021}}</ref>
** [[New Japan Cup]] ([[New Japan Cup#2018|2018]], [[New Japan Cup#2022|2022]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4868&page=2|title=New Japan Cup (2018)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 21, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=7455&page=2|title=New Japan Cup (2022)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 27, 2022|access-date=April 15, 2022}}</ref>
** [[G1 Climax]] ([[G1 Climax 34|2024]])
** [[NJPW World Television Championship#Inaugural tournament|NJPW World Television Championship Tournament (2022–2023)]]
*'''NWA-UK Hammerlock'''
**NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=476|title=NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 22, 2005|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Hardcore Lottery Tournament (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1009&page=2|title=Hardcore Lottery Tournament (2008)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 24, 2008|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''Premier Promotions'''
**PWF Middleweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=1894|title=PWF Middleweight Championship|work=wrestlingdata.com|access-date=6 January 2018}}</ref>
**PWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4447|title=PWF Light Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Ian Dowland Trophy (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1794&page=2|title=Ian Dowland Trophy (2010)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 25, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Ken Joyce Trophy (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2149&page=2|title=Ken Joyce Trophy (2011)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 28, 2011|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**Worthing Trophy (2012, 2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2498&page=2|title=Worthing Trophy (2012)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 30, 2012|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''Pro Wrestling Australia'''
**PWA Colosseum Tournament (2023)
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]'''
**[[PWG World Championship]] ([[List of PWG World Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=123|title=PWG World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 5, 2016|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)|Battle of Los Angeles]] ([[Battle of Los Angeles (2015)|2015]])<ref name=BOLA2015>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_86924.shtml|title=Show results - 8/30 PWG Battle of Los Angeles Night 3: This year's BOLA Winner determined, plus mega tag matches, more details|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=30 August 2015|access-date=31 August 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3497&page=2|title=Battle Of Los Angeles (2015)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 30, 2015|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**Ranked No. 24 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=230#2018|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018|access-date=30 September 2018|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 3 of the top 50 Tag Teams in the ''[[PWI Tag Team 50]]'' in 2021 – {{small|with Taichi}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Martínez|first=Sebastián|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/103912-young-bucks-numeros-1-pwi-tag-teams-2021|work=Solowrestlig|title=The Young Bucks se afianzan el primer puesto de los Top 50 Tag Team de PWI|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=December 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'''
**[[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with [[Yoshinari Ogawa]]<ref name="Noah120713">{{cite web|url=http://www.noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1215|title=Great Voyage 2013 in Tokyo vol.2～田上明引退記念大会～|work=[[Pro Wrestling Noah]]|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214060119/http://www.noah.co.jp/result.php?tour_id=1215|archive-date=14 December 2013|access-date=7 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Noah0412142"/>
*'''[[Progress Wrestling]]'''
**[[List of Progress Wrestling tournaments#Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2018|Super Strong Style 16 (2018)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4939&page=2|title=Super Strong Style 16 (2018)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=May 7, 2018|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship|British Heavyweight Championship]] ([[Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship#Title history|4 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1976|title=RPW British Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[British Tag Team Championship (RevPro)|Undisputed British Tag Team Championship]] (3 times) – with [[Marty Scurll]] (2) and [[Minoru Suzuki]] (1)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.revolutionprowrestling.com/title-history/undisputed-british-tag-team-champions|title=Undisputed British Tag Team Champions History|access-date=15 March 2017|work=[[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]}}</ref>
*'''Solent Wrestling Federation'''
**One Night Tournament (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2181&page=2|title=One Night Tournament (2012)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 4, 2012|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''''[[Tokyo Sports]]'''''
**[[Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards#MVP Award|MVP Award]] (2024)
**[[Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards#Best Tag Team Award|Best Tag Team Award]] (2021) {{small|with Taichi}}<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/3860069/ | script-title = ja:【プロレス大賞】タイチ＆ザック 悲願の最優秀タッグ賞「新日本の最後が中西、ストロングマン組じゃ格好悪いしな」 | date = December 14, 2021 | access-date=December 14, 2021 | work=[[Tokyo Sports]] | language=ja}}</ref>
*'''Triple X Wrestling'''
**Triple X Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1180|title=Triple X Wrestling Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 5, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]'''
**[[wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship|wXw World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref group="Note" name="wXw">Both titles were unified to make the [[wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship]].</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1342|title=wXw World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 5, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[wXw World Lightweight Championship]] (1 time, final)<sup>1</sup><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=63|title=wXw World Lightweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 16, 2010|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[wXw World Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with [[Gunther (wrestler)|Big Daddy Walter]]<ref name=wXw100415>{{cite web|url=http://www.wxw-wrestling.com/pages/posts/tag-3-ist-vorbei---ergebnisse-aus-oberhausen-2382.php|title=Tag 3 ist vorbei - Ergebnisse aus Oberhausen|access-date=4 October 2015|work=[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]|language=de}}</ref>
**Ambition 4 (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2508&page=2|title=Ambition 4 (2013)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 18, 2013|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[16 Carat Gold Tournament (wXw)|16 Carat Gold Tournament]] (2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3786&page=2|title=16 Carat Gold Tournament (2016)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 13, 2016|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
**[[wXw World Tag Team Festival|wXw World Tag Team Tournament]] ([[wXw World Tag Team Festival#2015|2015]]) – with Big Daddy Walter<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3548&page=2|title=wXw World Tag Team Tournament (2015)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 4, 2015|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
*'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)|Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)]] (2014–2020, 2024)<ref group="Note" name="BDAward">Renamed from "Best Technical Wrestler" to "Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)" in the 15 February 2016 issue of the ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'', between his third and fourth wins.</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=10 February 2016|title=February 15, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Daniel Bryan Retires|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = 26 January 2015 | title = Jan. 26, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2014 awards issue w/ results & Dave's commentary, Conor McGregor, and much more | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=12 | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/40865-jan-26-2015-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2014-awards-issue-w-results-a-daves-commentary-conor-mcgregor-and-much-more}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = 25 January 2016 | title = January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=17}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = 6 March 2017 | title = March 6, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2016 Awards issue, talent departing TNA, more | magazine = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=8–9}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/chrisharrington/mookieghana-prowrestlingstatistics/wo_awards_history|title=Wrestling Observer Awards (WON) 1980 - 2018 (and runner-ups)|last=Harrington|first=Chris|access-date=28 March 2019|work=indeedwrestling.com}}</ref><ref name="WON2020Awards">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer |title=March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber |url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-1-2021-observer-newsletter-2020-awards-issue-elimination-chamber |magazine=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |access-date=26 February 2021 |ref=WON2020}}</ref><ref name="Melz24">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=February 17, 2025 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Awards issue |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-17-2025-observer-newsletter-the-2024-awards-issue/ |work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=February 14, 2025 |access-date=February 14, 2025}}</ref>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Koichi Yoshizawa Award (Japan MVP)|Koichi Yoshizawa Award (Japan MVP)]] (2024)<ref name="Melz24"/>
**Best Technical Wrestler of the Decade (2010s)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-coronavirus-notes-noah-wrestlemania-307636|title = Daily Update: Coronavirus notes, NOAH, WrestleMania|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date = 29 March 2020}}</ref>

== Notes ==
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==References==
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[[Category:IWGP World Heavyweight champions]]
[[Category:PWG World Champions]]
[[Category:GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions]]
[[Category:Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions]]
[[Category:Undisputed British Heavyweight Champions]]
[[Category:Undisputed British Tag Team Champions]]
[[Category:WXw Unified World Wrestling Champions]]
[[Category:WXw World Tag Team Champions]]
[[Category:WXw World Tag Team Festival winners]]
[[Category:Super Strong Style 16 winners]]
[[Category:Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling) winners]]
[[Category:NJPW World Television Champions]]
[[Category:New Japan Cup winners]]
[[Category:Evolve Champions]]
[[Category:G1 Climax winners]]
[[Category:WXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament winners]]
[[Category:21st-century English sportsmen]]