Aaron Henry

Aaron Henry, better known by the ring name HENARE, is a New Zealand professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he has competed since 2016 and is a member of United Empire. He debuted in 2008 with Impact Pro Wrestling (IPW) after turning down a place on New Zealand's Commonwealth wrestling team to pursue professional wrestling. A former national champion in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and submission wrestling, he wrestled as Toa Henare and Aaron Henare before adopting the HENARE ring name and a traditional tā moko face tattoo in 2023. He became the first Polynesian wrestler to wear the tattoo and remains the only full-time contracted wrestler of Māori descent in a major professional wrestling promotion.

HENARE is a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion, two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion with Great-O-Khan, and one-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion.

Aaron Henry is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026 (2026), NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10 (2026), NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 9 (2026), NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8 (2026), NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 7 (2026), NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6 (2026), NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026 (2026), NJPW Dominion 6.9 In Osaka-Jo Hall ~ Best of the Super Junior 31 Final ~ 2024 (2024).

The recorded credits span 1972 to 2026, including 31 movies and 3 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.