The are Japanese

professional wrestling Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring or ...

, or ''

puroresu is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of , which is shortened to puroresu. The term became popular among English-speaking fans due to Hisaharu Tanabe's ac ...

'', awards that have been handed out annually since 2007 by the program '' Indie no Oshigoto'', broadcast on the

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TV channel. Unlike the more widely publicized and recognized

Tokyo Sports Puroresu Awards The are Japanese professional wrestling, or ''puroresu'', awards that have been handed out by the ''Tokyo Sports'' magazine annually since 1974. The most publicized awards in Japanese professional wrestling, they are recognized by all the major pr ...

that are awarded to all Japanese promotions, the Japan Indie Awards focus on the independent circuit and the smaller promotions. The awards are voted by fans who can vote online on the Samurai TV website. The winners are announced before the start of the New Year's Pro-Wrestling event in Korakuen Hall. There are currently five active awards given out by Samurai TV.

Active awards

MVP Award

Inactive awards

References

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Active awards

MVP Award

Inactive awards

See also

References