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• (Almost) 5-Star Match Reviews: Kenta Kobashi vs. Terry Gordy – AJPW, May 21, 1993

I’m taking a short break from translating the many books I have covering Mitsuharu Misawa but I figured I’d stay more or less on topic and revisit an important support player in his and fellow Kings’ careers in Terry Gordy. Compared to the other Americans who hung around All Japan during the 1990s Gordy is […]...2025
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• Inaugural NJPW TAMASHII Tag Team Champions Crowned
The first set of tag champions for the brand. Over the weekend of July 4th, New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s TAMASHII brand hosted a one-night tournament to crown the first-ever TAMASHII Tag Team Champions. The tournament final saw The Pretty Boys (Magic Mark & Pretty Richie) versus Young Blood (Oskar Leube & Yuto Nakashima). After a 16-minute … The post Inaugural NJPW TAMASHII Tag Te...2025
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• A brief look at the Braves’ drafts under Alex Anthopoulos

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Anthopoulos enters his eighth draft as Braves general manager — here’s a look at how the first six have panned out It is still many, many years until we will know exactly how the Alex Anthopoulos era in Atlanta will shake out. No one will complain about the World Series title, but many bemoan the lack of hitting talent in the minor league system and love ...2025
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• Tuesday is French Catch Day: Bollet! Bernaert! Di Santo! Zarpa!
Andre Bollet/Pierre Bernaert vs Lino Di Santo/Armand Zarpa Intervilles 8/27/64MD: Disclaimer up front. This isn't exactly a match per se, but it does involve some of the names we've seen the most and it gives us a different cultural look at things and maybe a bit more about how Catch fit into the national consciousness by the mid 60s. If you didn't see the clips on Twitter that Phil Lions posted a...2025
• ‘The Culture There Is Just So Rich’ — NFL Legend Tom Brady Opens Up About ‘Unforgettable’ Trip to Japan With His Kids
Tom Brady reveals how traveling to Japan with his children after his NFL retirement gave him a new outlook on life and fatherhood....2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Bron Breakker plans, Blake Monroe turn, Evolution 2, more!

Photo by Heather McLaughlin/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including talk of Bron Breakker’s future in WWE, Blake Monroe discussions, more word on Evolution 2, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned ...2025
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• Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax

njpw1972.com New Japan’s iconic tournament is missing some star power this year, but there are still plenty of intriguing match-ups — and chances to enjoy President Ace before he retires from the ring next January. At the New Japan Soul event in Korakuen Hall yesterday (July 6), Taichi won the right to replace the injured Hirooki Goto in this year’s G1 Climax. With that, the field was once...2025
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Reflecting on a dramatic British Grand Prix with some winners and losers The Formula 1 British Grand Prix never fails to deliver a few surprises. This year’s installment of that legendary race delivered more than most. While Oscar Piastri dominated the opening stint it was his McLaren teammate Lando Norris who took the checkered flag, in front of not just h...2025
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• AEW’s Beast Mortos wins CMLL return and sets up a feud

@CMLL_OFICIAL The big luchador’s trios victory was followed by a singles challenge from Esfinge. The Beast Mortos was a feature attraction for his return to CMLL on Friday night (July 4, 2025). The AEW mantaur picked up the win in trios action, and a feud was sparked. Mortos teamed with Averno & Ultimo Guerrero to wrestle Mascara Dorada, Templario, & Esfinge in the main event from Arena Me...2025
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• The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed

njpw1972.com We still know who will be in this year’s edition of New Japan’s iconic tournament, pending the result of a 4-way to replace Hirooki Goto. At a New Japan Soul event yesterday (July 4), Ryohei Oiwa and YOSHI-HASHI won “play-in matches” for this year’s edition of NJPW’s grueling, iconic tournament — the G1 Climax. With their victories, the 20-man field for G1 Climax 35 was set. W...2025
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• Hirooki Goto Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 With Injury
Hirooki Goto has withdrawn from the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Goto will miss the NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament with an elbow injury. A play-in gauntlet featuring Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi, Satoshi Kojima and Chase Owens will take place at NJPW Soul on July 6th. From NJPW: After medical evaluation through the week, it has been determined that Hir...2025
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• Kenny Omega Explains Masa Takanashi T-Shirt Worn On AEW Dynamite 300
Kenny Omega paid tribute to Masa Takanashi at AEW Dynamite 300 by wearing a t-shirt of Masa. Masa was injured in March 2025 at DDT Pro Wrestling, suffering a cervical vertebrae C5 and C6 fracture and cervical spinal cord injury. On social media, Omega explained how much Masa meant to him and his career: Not many know my beginning days of what started my 11 year journey in Japan. Masa Takanashi ...2025
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• Katsuyori Shibata, KENTA, Minoru Suzuki & Naomichi Marufuji Scheduled For TAKAYAMANIA EMPIRE IV
The fourth TAKAYAMANIA event. There was a press conference held to announce the fourth TAKAYAMANIA EMPIRE event. The annual show is to celebrate Yoshihiro Takayama, who suffered a cervical spinal cord injury in 2017, which left him paralyzed from the neck down. Minoru Suzuki co-hosted the press conference. The show is scheduled for September 3rd at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Thus far, Suzuki, ...2025
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• It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends

WWE.com On Power & Glory’s 35th anniversary, Paul Roma spoke with Cageside Seats’ M. Gomez to share the story behind the Powerplex — the team’s iconic finisher, WWE’s backstage politics, and making peace with Hercules. Logan Paul stood perched on the top rope, drone in hand, basking in the spotlight at Money in the Bank. Yet, he lingered too long, giving Cody Rhodes just enough time to rec...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito Hired At Restaurant For One Day, Worked 5 PM-9 PM Shift & Overtime
Another post-NJPW update on Naito. It has been a full month since Tetsuya Naito wrapped up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Both Naito and BUSHI exited the company and are now going by Los Tranquilos de Japon. There was an update on Naito's post-NJPW ventures that was provided by Okamoto, who is known as Naito's favorite reporter at Tokyo Sports. He posted photos and videos of Naito working as a cler...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #4: Chicago Cubs

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images At least you’re not a Cubs fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very clear, I don’t...2025
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• Incomings and Outgoings

Got some incoming cards to round up into a post.I did a quick swap of unofficial cards with reader David B. who fancied a copy of the Willie Stargell - Braves custom I made recently. In return, I got this pair of old school customs somebody made circa 1970. David didn't have a ton of background into on them, but he had bought a larger lot with several of them on eBay in 2021. The person who origin...2025
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• Tokyo travelogue: Street scenes in Shinjuku

Shinjuku train station | Al Yellon I spent the last partial day of my trip just hanging around the city. TOKYO — When you read this, or at least at the time it’s going to post, I’ll be only a few hours from landing at O’Hare Airport. This will be the longest Monday ever, as I had a full morning and early afternoon in Tokyo, and the flight left at 6:20 p.m. Japan time. It’s scheduled to lan...2025
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• Japan travelogue: A day trip to Kyoto

Al Yellon I ventured forth from Tokyo to see a bit more of Japan. KYOTO, Japan — For something different on a Saturday, I decided to take the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto, to see a part of Japan I’d never seen before. According to Google Maps, the distance between Tokyo Station (where the Shinkansen train departs) and Kyoto Station is 282 miles. The trip took a bit over two hours, with...2025
• A Tokyo travelogue, and Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome

Al Yellon Here’s how I spent my Monday and Tuesday in Japan. TOKYO — This is a big city, much bigger than Chicago. In fact, by most estimates the Tokyo megalopolis is the largest in the world, around 37 million people. The city of Tokyo itself is about 14 million, the rest is six neighboring “prefectures,” as they call them here. One way to get an idea of how large this city is, is to go t...2025
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• Hanshin Tigers 3, Cubs 0: Welcome to Japan, Cubs fans!

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images The Cubs offense was mostly silent in this exhibition game. But there were lots of other things to see and do in Tokyo. TOKYO — The Cubs took the field at the Tokyo Dome Saturday afternoon (Japan time) against the Hanshin Tigers and fell flat. The Tigers’ top prospect, 20-year-old lefthander Keito Mombetsu threw five perfect innings against Cubs hitters, l...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ don’t make a habit of this

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs lose to Diamondbacks in a game that doesn’t count but feels bad nonetheless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, s...2025
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"Cristiano Ronaldo's son makes Portugal U15 debut"

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"Andre the Giant vs. Akira Maeda: The Real Fight That Shook Japan"

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"Ring Ratings Update: Terence Crawford seizes No. 1 in pound-for-pound rankings"

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"MLB lockout: Bryce Harper jokes about playing in Japan as players grow frustrated with negotiations"

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"2020 Tokyo Olympics: Team USA advances to baseball gold medal game with 7-2 win over Korea"

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"Japan, IOC officially postpone Tokyo Games until 2021"

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"MLB hot stove: Reds sign Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama to three-year deal, report says"

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"NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 card, matches, date, start time, PPV price, wrestlers"

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"Dr. J: 2016 Dunk Contest ‘As Good as the Wilkins-Jordan Showdown’"

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• A brief look at the Braves’ drafts under Alex Anthopoulos
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• Tuesday is French Catch Day: Bollet! Bernaert! Di Santo! Zarpa!
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• Rumor Roundup: Bron Breakker plans, Blake Monroe turn, Evolution 2, more!
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
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• A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon

Lee South for All Elite Wrestling Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. December 30, 2024 Per the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Penta and Fenix breakup with AEW happened because they “both felt they had stagnated in AEW and knew WWE was interested.” Tony Khan offere...2025
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• Jordynne Grace is the latest WWE talent to land a movie role

Variety The NXT star will make her screen debut in a ‘surreal fantasy film’ called ‘Welcome to Paradise’. Roman Reigns (and maybe Cody Rhodes) are going to be in Hollywood’s next stab at turning Street Fighter into a movie. Liv Morgan recently filmed a part in an auteur-driven independent film over in Japan, and we’ll get to see Rhodes’ comedy chops in The Naked Gun reboot later this year....2025
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• What Is Creative Control In Wrestling? Does Mercedes Mone Have Creative Control? | SRS Explains
Creative control has been a hot topic in professional wrestling. You’ll see it all over social media. “Mercedes Hogan. Becky Hogan. Rhea Hogan.” Wuite honestly you see it with a disproportionate amount targeted towards women these days, which speaks volumes in its own. However, there’s a lot of misconceptions regarding what creative control actually is. I realize many fans don’t quite understand ...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more

Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 with Jaron Ennis’ exit, plus Fabio Wardley, Zurdo Ramirez, and more! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Daniel Dubois, 7/19 ... La...2025
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• 2024 Ongoing MOTY List: Danielson vs. Sabre
2. Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr. NJPW 2/11/24ER: I watched this match some time last year and fell in love with it, planned on writing it up to add to my glacially growing MOTY lists, but other wrestling felt like it was more worthy of my writing time, more worthy of coverage. This match was in no way under the radar as an acclaimed match. Who hadn't heard about or seen this match?...2025
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• Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
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• NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 9” results (7/6): Vetter’s review of El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title, last chance qualifier for the G1 Climax tournament
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 9” results (7/6): Vetter’s review of El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title, last chance qualifier for the G1 Climax tournament appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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• Hangman Adam Page Looks Back On Competing In 2018 NJPW G1 Climax: "That Was A Big Confidence Builder For Me"
The experience is one that Page looks back on fondly. There's an interview with Hangman Adam Page that was conducted by SHAK Wrestling. As the conversation progressed, Hangman was asked about his experience competing in the 2018 NJPW G1 Climax tournament. He finished with six points in Block A. He stated that it was tough and grueling, but it was a big confidence builder for him. “Oh man, that was...2025
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• NJPW Soul Night Nine Results (7/6): El Desperado Defends Against Kosei Fujita
New Japan Pro Wrestling held night nine of their NJPW Soul tour on July 6th from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on NJPW World. You can check out the results (courtesy of Cagematch) below. NJPW Soul Night Nine Results (7/6): - Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Zane Jay - Time Limit Draw - Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima def. Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato - House Of Torture (EVIL, Ren Narita, SANA...2025
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• The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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• CMLL Viernes Espectacular (7/4/2025) Results: The Beast Mortos, Máscara Dorada, Dark Silueta, More
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre held the event "Viernes Espectacular" on July 4, 2025, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. The show aired on CMLL's YouTube Channel on a Membership Tier. Fans can see the results & highlights for the show listed below. CMLL Viernes Espectacular (7/4/2025). Blue Shark, El Vigia & Péndulo def. Carnifice, Troglodita & Troyano. 2/3 Falls Match: Inf...2025
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• Dark Silueta Wins Back CMLL Japan Title on 7/4 Viernes Espectacular
La Infernal Tapatia is once again a singles champion. CMLL hosted a new episode of "Viernes Espectacular" live from Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. The show featured Lluvia defending her CMLL Japan Title against former Champion, Dark Silueta. For the match, Silueta was accompanied by fellow Infernal, Averno, while La Jarochita was the corner woman for Lluvia. After an inten...2025
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• Hirooki Goto Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 With Injury
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• A brief look at the Braves’ drafts under Alex Anthopoulos
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• ‘The Culture There Is Just So Rich’ — NFL Legend Tom Brady Opens Up About ‘Unforgettable’ Trip to Japan With His Kids
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• Rumor Roundup: Bron Breakker plans, Blake Monroe turn, Evolution 2, more!
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
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• A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
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• Doubles Partners Secord and Alvarez Earn Victories in Rain-Disrupted Wimbledon Junior Debuts; Klugman Returns to Juniors to Hone Game; NCAA Champions Navarro and Shelton Advance to Second Week

©Colette Lewis 2025--Wimbledon--A rain delay less than an hour into the start of the Wimbledon Junior Championships didn't halt the momentum of 16-year-old doubles partners Yannik Alvarez and Jack Secord, who came back out two hours later to finish their debuts with straight-sets victories.Secord led No. 10 seed Ryo Tabata of Japan 6-2, 1-2 when the rain, featuring just occasional drops earlier...2025
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• Title Fights From Around the World: Yuko Kuroki Faces Latest Challenger

Today, boxing world title fights take place around the globe and are more accessible to watch than ever before. Sometimes, championship bouts do not receive as much attention and go underreported. Big Fight Weekend commits to writing about boxing news, previews and recaps. As such, the site now has a recurring segment on championship bouts from around the world from the past week. The focus of the...2025
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• It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• USA 5, Japan 2 | Women's World Cup Final match recap
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• Women's World Cup: Watch Carli Lloyd give the USWNT a 2-0 lead on Japan in 5 minutes
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• Jeter, Matsui reunite in Japan for home run derby
Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui reunited on the field on Saturday, going to bat in Tokyo to raise funds for children affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami....2015
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• Women's World Cup: USWNT win over Japan sets ratings records as massive US TV audience tunes in
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• Cristiano Ronaldo's son makes Portugal U15 debut
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Júnior, made his debut for Portugal under-15s on Tuesday in a 4-1 win against Japan....2025
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• Marlins go the extra mile to introduce Ichiro
Five team executives flew 18 hours to Japan to properly welcome Ichiro Suzuki -- who signed a one-year, $2 million contract on Tuesday night -- into the family....2015
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• Dr. J: 2016 Dunk Contest ‘As Good as the Wilkins-Jordan Showdown’
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• Julius Erving Amazed by Zach LaVine, Says '16 Dunk Contest Was an All-Timer
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• Jordynne Grace is the latest WWE talent to land a movie role
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• Gunther Explains Why He Initially Signed With WWE, William Regal Told Him He’d Make Money
Gunther explains how William Regal got him to sign with WWE. Gunther is one of the biggest success stories that has emerged from the now-defunct NXT UK brand. Initially, he was very open about not wanting to wrestle in America on the WWE main roster, believing it would be a rough fit for him. He initially felt the same way about signing with WWE. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Gunther revealed that he...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 22, 2025
Matt Shaw Shaw made his big league debut with the Cubs a couple days ago, and boy was it on a big stage. The Cubs rookie played third during their series in Japan. Shaw went 1-9 during that series, but that isn't really notable. What is notable is that Shaw is now creeping up draft boards, and with multi-positional eligibility between 2B, 3B, and SS, there is a ton of intrigue. He stole 31 bags a...2025
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 21, 2025
Alexis Diaz, CIN Diaz has struggled mightily this spring, allowing 5 ER's in 2.1 IP with 5 BB's, 1 HBP and just 1 K across his 3 appearances. It was almost a given heading into spring training that Diaz would be the Reds closer in 2025, but that is very much in question right now, and there's even a possibility that he opens the season in the minors. Diaz already showed significant decline last...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani, DH (LAD) Ohtani's path to back-to-back 50/50 seasons began on Wednesday in Japan when the Dodgers' superstar blasted his first home run of the regular season, a towering fly off a 99-mph fastball that was initially ruled fan interference but later overruled via replay review. Ohtani finished the 2-game Tokyo series with three hits, including two extra-base hits, and two walks in 10 ...2025
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• Sometimes It Hurts- Preseason Prep- March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Luck o' the Irish hasn't been with several teams and players so far in Spring Training as a rash of injuries has hit them. The first game that counts will be tomorrow when the Dodgers and Cubs face off in Tokyo. SS Mookie Betts may not be playing in the two games of the Tokyo Series. He has been suffering an illness that has forced him to miss the exhibition games tha...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 7, 2025
Roki Sasaki, SP, Dodgers Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers out of Japan this offseason, and he's ready to make his mark in the major leagues. He is only 23 years old but has been a superstar in Japan for several years. His most notable achievement was throwing a perfect game in 2022. He did deal with some injuries and regression in 2024, but he posted his career worst ERA of just 2.35, which sho...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 4, 2025
Yankees Back Half of the Rotation is Suddenly Uncertain While the Top of the Yankees rotation looks as solid as ever, injuries have made for some opportunities at the back half. Clark Schmidt has yet to pitch in the spring due to a back injury and has been limited to bullpen sessions although he is expected to get into a game soon. Schmidt had a breakout half-season last year with a 2.85 ERA / 3....2025
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• Masahiro Tanaka's Opening Day Flop Is Instant Reality Check for 2015 Yankees
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• A brief look at the Braves’ drafts under Alex Anthopoulos
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• Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone
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• Tony Khan Says AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 Is Already One Of The Biggest Gates In AEW History
AEW will travel to the O2 Arena in London, England for its annual AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event on August 24th. Speaking to Raj Prashad of Yahoo Sports Uncrowned, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the upcoming event. “Each year Forbidden Door has emanated from an iconic wrestling venue in one of the greatest wrestling cities in the world, and this year will be the biggest one yet,” Khan say...2025
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• Harley Hudson Agrees That Myla Grace Was 'The Perfect Fit' For Her TNA Debut
Harley Hudson reflects on her TNA debut. On the May 23rd edition of TNA Xplosion, the promotion would see two debuts for knockouts, as Harley Hudson would meet Myla Grace in singles action, with the pair wrestling to a ten minute time limit draw. The pair have struck up a partnership since, wrestling as a team together on several occasions. While speaking to WhatCulture in a new interview, Harley ...2025
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• A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
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• NJPW Confirms Full Card for New Japan Soul on July 6
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to return to Korakuen Hall this Sunday for its New Japan Soul event, and the full match lineup has now been confirmed. The show will be headlined by a high-stakes IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match, as El Desperado puts his title on the line against...2025
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• The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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• Jordynne Grace is the latest WWE talent to land a movie role
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• NJPW Announces Full Lineup For July 6 NJPW SOUL Event
The lineup is set for NJPW SOUL on July 6th. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that El Desperado will defend his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Kosei Fujita in the main event of NJPW SOUL on July 6th. The co-main event sees HOUSE OF TORTURE (SHO & DOUKI) defend the IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles against Master Wato & YOH. In a last chance gauntlet, Chase Owens, Satoshi Kojima, Taichi, and T...2025
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• A brief look at the Braves’ drafts under Alex Anthopoulos
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• NJPW Star Fred Rosser Spotted Backstage At AEW Dynamite’s Historic 300th Episode
Wrestling fans are buzzing after New Japan Pro Wrestling star Fred Rosser made an unexpected backstage appearance at AEW Dynamite's milestone 300th episode. The former WWE superstar, who performed as Darren Young during his eight-year run with the company, was seen behind the scenes at the southe... The post NJPW Star Fred Rosser Spotted Backstage At AEW Dynamite’s Historic 300th Episode first app...2025
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• Kenny Omega Explains Masa Takanashi T-Shirt Worn On AEW Dynamite 300
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• After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt

njpw1972.com We weren’t expecting Zack Sabre Jr. to win the IWGP World championship back from Hirooki Goto in a show that wasn’t available outside of Japan. Here’s what we know. Yesterday (June 29), New Japan Pro-Wrestling put on a special card produced by and featuring the promotion’s president and retiring superstar Hiroshi Tanahashi. The show in Nagoya, called Tanahashi Jam, aired on Ja...2025
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• New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo

Peacock The one shown on-screen after his debut at Night of Champions is slightly different from the one the company filed a trademark after signing the former New Japan big man last year. A year ago, right around the same time Hikuleo signed with WWE after eight years with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, WWE filed a trademark on the name “Talla Tonga”. While there was speculation whether the nam...2025
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• WWE Raw really hit the sweet spot here

Celtic Warrior Workouts on YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. December 23, 2024 Fightful Select says talents still weren’t being informed of how long Raw’s runtime will be for the move to Netflix, even as late as the last taping for the Christmas show this we...2025
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• Solo Sikoa ushers in a new era for The Bloodline at Night of Champions

WWE.com All is well in the Samoan Dynasty once again, as Solo Sikoa now reigns as United States Champion with a reinforced crew behind him. Say it with me, kids: The Bloodline is back! Just days after mourning the fall of the Samoan Dynasty — and the rise of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins — Solo Sikoa returned the family to glory. At Night of Champions, Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to capture t...2025
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• Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again
The wrestling world is buzzing as two of New Japan Pro Wrestling's most celebrated stars prepare to reignite their legendary feud on American soil. Kazuchika Okada and Kota Ibushi will square off next week on AEW Dynamite's milestone 300th episode, marking their first encounter outside Japan and ... The post Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again first appea...2025
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• IWGP Junior Title And IWGP Junior Tag Title Bouts Set For 7/6 NJPW Soul
New title bouts added to the July 6th NJPW Soul event. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that El Desperado will defend his IWGP Junior Championship against Kosei Fujita at NJPW Soul on July 6th. Plus, SHO & DOUKI will defend the IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles against YOH & Master Wato. Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi will take on Tiger Mask. From NJPW: On July 6, Korakuen Hall will see the final nig...2025
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• Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo’s Injury

Update: NJPW Talent Suffers Injury, Pulled from this Weekend’s Events ELP (El Phantasmo) was recently pulled from this weekend’s events, leading to some speculation about the nature of the issue. Sources close to me have confirmed the extent of the injury that has kept El Phantasmo from appearing on this weekend’s New Japan Pro Wrestling […] The post Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo&#...2025
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