Inoki Genome Federation was a Major and Shoot Style pro wrestling promotion based in Tokyo, Japan.
The IGF promotion was founded on March 8, 2007 by Antonio Inoki, and it ceased operations on January 9, 2019.
After his sale of NJPW to Yuke’s and subsequent departure, Antonio Inoki created the Inoki Genome Federation to continue his vision of pro wrestling, dubbed "strong style" or “Inokiism.” The IGF would hold a unique variety of talent from all across the wrestling world, utilizing the decades-long experience in promoting that Inoki had, from traditional wrestling to MMA-inspired shoot style. The IGF would be notable for its hosting of a Kurt Angle vs Lesnar fight outside of WWE, diplomatic events in North Korea, as well as an attempted expansion into China. Inoki’s son-in-law Simon Inoki would assume control as his father entered old age, before closing the company in early 2019. In August 2022, Antonio would open the similarly acronymed Inoki Genki Factory as a management company, which continues to sponsor events in his name even after his passing.
Inoki Genome Federation: Info
- Promotion Type Major, Shoot Style
- Continent
Asia - Date Established March 8, 2007
- Country
Japan - Location Tokyo, Japan
- Date Retired January 9, 2019
- Founder Antonio Inoki
- Owners
- Real Name Simon Inoki, Inoki Genome Federation Co., Ltd. ( March 24, 2018 - January 9, 2019)
- Real Name Inoki Genome Federation Co., Ltd. ( June 3, 2017 - March 23, 2018)
- Real Name Antonio Inoki ( March 8, 2007 - June 2, 2017)
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Promotion Names
- Inoki Genome Federation - IGF ( March 8, 2007 - January 9, 2019)
- Logo History
- IGF logo March 8, 2007 January 9, 2019
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- NWA Affiliation
- Location Japan ( June 29, 2007 - December 31, 2008)