International Wrestling Enterprise
International Wrestling Enterprise (国際プロレス興行;, "Kokusai Puroresu Kogyō") was a professional wrestling promotion in Japan from 1966 to 1981. Founded by Isao Yoshihara, it was affiliated with the American Wrestling Association in the United States and also had tie-ins with promotions in Canada and Europe. In 1972, it became the first Japanese promotion to bring European wrestler André the Giant to the country. The promotion cooperated with All Japan Pro Wrestling and later, New Japan Pro-Wrestling; the three promotions later came together for an interpromotional event, organized by "Tokyo Sports", held at Budokan Hall on August 26, 1979.