Toa Henare's uncle is former professional rugby league player Richie Barnett, who captained New Zealand at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
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13 Facts About Toa Henare
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Toa Henare signed with NJPW in early 2016 and debuted in September of that year, losing to Pro Wrestling Noah's Quiet Storm at Lion's Gate Project 3.
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Toa Henare entered the 2016 World Tag League alongside veteran Manabu Nakanishi.
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On 21 February 2017, in a match with Tomoyuki Oka, Toa Henare suffered an Achilles tendon injury and the match had to be stopped.
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Toa Henare returned in November for the 2017 World Tag League, where he teamed with Togi Makabe.
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In 2019, Toa Henare teamed with Hiroshi Tanahashi for the World Tag League, finishing with 3 wins and 12 losses.
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Toa Henare teamed with O-Khan in the World Tag League, where they finished with a total of 14 oints, failing to advance to the finals.
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At Wrestle Kingdom 16, Toa Henare entered but failed to win the New Japan Rambo match.
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Toa Henare entered his first Heavyweight singles tournament in NJPW, in the New Japan Cup.
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Toa Henare beat Yuto Nakashima in round one but lost to then IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Sanada in round 2.
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Toa Henare made his NJPW Strong debut in America, teaming with O-Khan and new United Empire member TJP, to defeat Brody King, Mascara Dorada and Taylor Rust.
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At Windy City Riot, Toa Henare teamed with, Cobb, O-Khan and new members, Aussie Open to defeat Bullet Club.
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Toa Henare finished last in his block with only 2 points, however the only win came against former partner and 3 time G1 Champion, Hiroshi Tanahashi.
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