ISHIN is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to Dragon Gate. His real name is Ishin Iihashi, and he has also competed under variations of his name before adopting the stylized ring name “ISHIN.”
Standing at approximately 168 cm and 78 kg, he is known as part of a rare second-generation wrestling family, being the son of wrestler and former sumo competitor Ishinriki Kōji and wrestler Utako Hozumi.
ISHIN trained in the Dragon Gate Dojo and made his professional debut on 20 September 2021.
He initially competed alongside his brother Riki Iihashi as a tag team, gaining early experience within Dragon Gate’s rookie system.
Like many dojo-trained wrestlers, his early matches focused on development and learning, often facing more experienced opponents while building fundamentals and in-ring confidence.
ISHIN has spent the majority of his career in Dragon Gate, progressing through multiple factions and roles.
He has also made appearances in Japanese independent promotions and cross-promotional events, gaining additional experience outside Dragon Gate.
His rapid accumulation of titles early in his career highlights strong upward momentum within the promotion.
ISHIN is defined by a hybrid junior-heavyweight style, combining agility, technical wrestling, and fast-paced offense.
Unlike heavier power-based wrestlers, his style emphasizes speed, precision, and adaptability.
ISHIN is considered part of Dragon Gate’s new generation of talent, representing a continuation of the promotion’s dojo system.
His background as a second-generation wrestler, combined with early championship success, has positioned him as a developing figure with long-term potential within the company.
ISHIN is a young Japanese professional wrestler who has quickly established himself in Dragon Gate through steady development and early championship success. Rising from a rookie tag team background to a singles competitor and faction member, he represents a new wave of technically skilled, fast-paced wrestlers.
With strong fundamentals, a notable wrestling lineage, and continued growth, ISHIN stands as a promising talent shaping the future of Dragon Gate.
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