Dan continued training under local wrestler, TJ Richter at the Squared Circle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, and then the WrestlePlex in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dan later trained with Slamtech Wrestling University in Pawtucket, Rhode Island under “Brutal” Bob Evans. Dan also attended seminars lead by wrestling legends.
Dan Tanaka with the late rufferee: Diamond "Baby" (R.I.P.) |
Through the years, Dan refereed for prominent promotions in the New England region, including by not limited to Chaotic Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of America, Eastern Pro Wrestling, and New England Championship Wrestling. Dan also went on to referee for Ring of Honor.
As of July 2015, Dan is based in the Metro Detroit, Michigan area, where he continues the journey, now regularly refereeing for Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling All Stars.
To book Dan Tanaka on your professional wrestling event, send an email: dan@dantanaka.com
Dan Tanaka raising Michael Elgin's arm. Screen shot from ROH TV. |
Dan Tanaka, enforcing rules on Kelly Klein as a cheat move is made on Crazy Mary Dobson. Photo Credit: Ring of Honor |
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October 27, 2024:
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September 29, 2024:
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September 1, 2024:
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July 28, 2024:
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June 30, 2024:
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Promotions Worked For: Northeast
May 26, 2024:
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April 28, 2024:
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March 24, 2024:
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February 24, 2024:
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December 30, 2023:
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November 24, 2023:
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September 29, 2023:
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August 27, 2023:
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July 23, 2023:
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Promotions Worked For: Northeast
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June 24, 2023:
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May 28, 2023:
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April 16, 2023:
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March 26, 2023:
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January 29, 2023:
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Promotions Worked For: Northeast
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December 14, 2022:
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November 6, 2022:
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September 26, 2022:
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August 22, 2022:
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June 26, 2022:
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April 11, 2022:
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Promotions Worked For: Midwest
March 13, 2022:
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March 6, 2022:
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November 7, 2021:
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October 24, 2021:
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September 20, 2021:
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Promotons Worked For: Midwest
August 29, 2021:
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August 8, 2021:
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August 1, 2021:
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July 25, 2021:
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May 24, 2021:
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May 9, 2021:
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April 4, 2021:
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November 10, 2020:
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October 4, 2020:
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September 6, 2020:
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July 11, 2020:
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July 3, 2020:
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March 16, 2020:
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February 29, 2020:
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January 6, 2020:
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November 25, 2019:
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October 8, 2019:
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August 19, 2019:
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June 29, 2019:
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April 27, 2019:
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March 25, 2019:
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February 26, 2019:
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January 28, 2019:
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December 17, 2018:
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#689 from Macomb County Championship Wrestling on November 10, 2018. Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
#690 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on November 11, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#691 from Midwest Pro Wrestling alliance on November 17, 2018. Monroe, Michigan.
#692 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on November 18, 2018. Fraser, Michigan.
#693 from
Pro Wrestling All-Stars on November 30, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#694 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on December 3, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#695 from Macomb County Championship Wrestling on December 15, 2018. Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Biography:
Promotions worked for in Midwest.
November 3, 2018:
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#684 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on October 5, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#685 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on October 7, 2018. Detroit, Michigan.
#686 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on October 21, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#687 from Heroes & Legends Wrestling on October 27, 2018. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
#688 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on November 2, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
Biography:
Promotions worked for in Midwest.
Camps & Seminars.
September 30, 2018:
Event History:
#679 from Midwest Pro Wrestling Alliance on September 7, 2018. Royal Oak, Michigan.
#680 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on September 9, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#681 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on September 16, 2018. Detroit, Michigan.
#682 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on September 28, 2018. Fraser, Michigan.
#683 from Championship Wrestling League on September 29, 2018. Brighton, Michigan.
Biography:
Promotions worked for in Midwest
September 1, 2018:
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#674 from Detroit Style Wrestling on July 28, 2018. Wyandotte, Michigan.
#675 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on August 10, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#676 from Clash Wrestling on August 11, 2018. Taylor, Michigan.
#277 from Detroit Style Wrestling on August 25, 2018. Wyandotte, Michigan.
#278 from Pro Wreslting All-Stars on August 31, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
Biography:
Promotions worked for in Midwest
July 23, 2018:
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#667 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on June 24, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#668 from
Pro Wrestling All-Stars on June 29, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#669 from
International Big Time Wrestling on July 8, 2018. Westland, Michigan.
#670 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on July 13, 2018. Fraser, Michigan.
#671 from Detroit Style Wrestling on July 14, 2018. Southfield, Michigan.
#672 from
Pro Wrestling All-Stars on July 20, 2018, Melvindale, Michigan.
#673 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on July 22, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
June 15, 2018:
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#661 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on May 6, 2018. Warren, Michigan.
#662 from Metro Pro Wrestling on May 19, 2018. Southgate, Michigan.
#663 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on May 20, 2018. Fraser, Michigan.
#664 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on June 1, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#665 from Detroit Style Wrestling on June 2, 2018. Wyandotte, Michigan.
#666 from
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on June 3, 2018. Fraser, Michigan.
May 4, 2018:
Event History:
#656 from Detroit Style Wrestling on April 7, 2018. Wyandotte, Michigan.
#657 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on April 20, 2018. Melvindale, Michigan.
#658 from International Big Time Wrestling on April 22, 2018. Westland, Michigan.
#659 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars & Metro Pro Wrestling on April 27, 2018. Brownstown, Michigan.
#660 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on April 29, 2018 in Fraser, Michigan.
Biography:
Promotions Worked Refereed for in Midwest.
March 24, 2018:
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#652 from from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling on March 11, 2018 in Fraser, Michigan.
#653 from Midwest Pro Wrestling Alliance on March 16, 2018 in Royal Oak, Michigan.
#654 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on March 18, 2018 in Warren, Michigan.
#655 from Pro Wrestling All Stars on March 23, 2018 in Melvindale, Michigan.
February 26, 2018:
Event History: #648 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on February 2, 2018 in Melvindale, Michigan.
#649 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars & Metro Pro Wrestling on February 10, 2018 in Brownstown, Michigan.
#650 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on February 18, 2018 in Alganoc, Michigan.
#651 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on February 25, 2018 in Warren, Michigan.
January 14, 2018:
Event History: #647 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on January 7, 2018 in Warren, Michigan.
December 30, 2017:
Event History: #642 from Border City Wrestling on December 3, 2017 in Belleville, Michigan.
#643 from Metro Pro Wrestling on December 9, 2017 in Southgate, Michigan.
#644 from Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling Proving Ground on December 10, 2017 in Warren, Michigan.
#645 from Pro Wrestling All-Stars on December 15, 2017 in Melvindale, Michigan.
#646 from Midwest Pro Wrestling Alliance on December 29, 2017 in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Event Schedule: Events for January and February 2018 starting up.
Biography: Midwest Wrestling Promotions
November 25, 2017:
New website layout!
Schedule: dates for December 2017 added.
Videos: video playlists added. This will be updated regularly as videos become available.
Links: Promotions and Wrestling training facilities added!