This annual professional wrestling event, promoted by All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), is a significant competition featuring tag teams vying for supremacy. Established as a cornerstone of AJPW’s yearly schedule, the tournament showcases some of the best tag team wrestling talent both within the promotion and from around the globe. Teams compete in a round-robin format, accumulating points based on their match results, culminating in a final stage to determine the ultimate champions.
The competition holds substantial importance for AJPW, contributing significantly to the promotion’s overall prestige and drawing considerable attention from wrestling fans. Winning this tournament provides a team with both recognition and often a pathway to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship. Its historical context is rooted in AJPW’s tradition of strong tag team wrestling, continuing a legacy established by legendary figures in the sport. It reinforces the promotion’s commitment to delivering high-quality, competitive matches.