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• Chris Charlton Set For NJPW Commentary Return, MLW News, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Note
Chris Charlton is set to return to commentary for NJPW during the company’s 53rd Anniversary event next month. As we reported back in January, Charlton had been suspended from NJPW due to negative comments he made about AEW at Wrestle Dynasty 2025. Walker Stewart announced during NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka that Charlton will […] The post Chris Charlton Set For NJPW Commentary Return, ML...2025
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• Bullet Club civil war breaks out, and a Shooter shaves his own head

@njpw1972 Some more newsworthy items from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Feb. 11 The New Beginning in Osaka show, along with full results. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Feb. 11 event, The New Beginning in Osaka, featured two titles changes that we already told you about, but they were far from the only newsworthy things that happened in EDION Arena today. Before the card’s championship matches, Gre...2025
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• Chris Charlton Returning To Commentary At NJPW 53rd Anniversary
Chris Charlton is set to return to commentary at NJPW 53rd Anniversary Show on March 6th. NJPW announced Walker Stewart made the announcement during NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. Chris Charlton served as the American color commentator for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th and NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th, but was noticeably absent from commentary at NJPW New Year D...2025
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• Details Behind Chris Charlton's NJPW Suspension Due To Anti-AEW Comments
Chris Charlton has been suspended by NJPW. Dave Meltzer reported today that NJPW commentator Chris Charlton was taking an indefinite hiatus after comments about AEW and Tony Khan. Among them was calling Tony Khan a "money mark" and criticizing AEW signing Okada, Will Ospreay and Switchblade Jay White and their use since. Fightful Select has learned that it isn't a hiatus, and Charlton was actually...2025
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• Kevin Kelly Blasts Tony Khan for Overreacting to Chris Charlton’s Remarks at Wrestle Dynasty
The Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view was full of memorable moments, but the fallout has caused some controversy, particularly with NJPW English commentator Chris Charlton. He has been suspended after making controversial ......2025
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Absence from AEW Dynamite
Tony Schiavone missed the January 8th edition of AEW Dynamite, sparking speculation about a possible suspension following a now-deleted tweet about NJPW commentator Chris Charlton. In his latest podcast, “What Happened When,” Schiavone clarified that he was absent because his wife was undergoing hip replacement surgery. He humorously remarked, “Couldn’t...2025
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• Chris Charlton Set For NJPW Commentary Return, MLW News, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Note
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• Bullet Club civil war breaks out, and a Shooter shaves his own head
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• Chris Charlton Returning To Commentary At NJPW 53rd Anniversary
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• Details Behind Chris Charlton's NJPW Suspension Due To Anti-AEW Comments
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• Kevin Kelly Blasts Tony Khan for Overreacting to Chris Charlton’s Remarks at Wrestle Dynasty
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Absence from AEW Dynamite
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• Odyssey Jones Granted Order Of Protection, Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed AEW Dynamite
Tony Schiavone missed the January 8th edition of AEW Dynamite, which led to some speculation that he had been suspended from the company after a now-deleted tweet pertaining to NJPW commentator Chris Charlton. On the latest edition of his “What Happened When” podcast, Schiavone revealed that his wife was getting hip replacement surgery. He said, […] The post Odyssey Jones Granted...2025
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• Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed Last Week’s AEW Dynamite TV Tapings
Tony Schiavone missed the January 8th edition of AEW Dynamite, which led to some speculation that he had been suspended from the company after a now-deleted tweet pertaining to NJPW commentator Chris Charlton. On the latest edition of his “What Happened When” podcast, Schiavone revealed that his wife was getting hip replacement surgery. He said, […] The post Tony Schiavone Reveal...2025
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Why He Was Absent From 1/8 AEW Dynamite
Tony Schiavone explains his absence. Many fans were curious about the absence of Tony Schiavone, as the popular commentator missed the January 8 edition of AEW Dynamite. Some fans speculated that Schiavone was suspended from the company after his tweet about NJPW commentator Chris Charlton. On the latest edition of What Happened When, Schiavone cleared up the speculation, as Conrad Thompson reveal...2025
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• Backstage Note On Chris Charlton’s Suspension, NJPW Talent Headed To MLW, More
As we previously reported here on eWn, NJPW commentator Chris Charlton has been suspended for his controversial anti-AEW and Tony Khan remarks during the Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view event. Fightful Select is reporting that NJPW officials made the decision to suspend Charlton, and AEW was not involved in this action. Major League Wrestling (MLW) is expecting […] The post Backstage Note On Ch...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!

WWE 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 out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2025
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"NJPW announcer Chris Charlton is on indefinite leave due to his anti-AEW commentary at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty."

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"Wrestle Kingdom XVIII Date: January 4, 2024 Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Commentators: Walker Stewart, Chris Charlton, Rocky Romero It’s the biggest non-American show of the year and the show tends to be rather awesome."

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"Chris Hero took to social media to post a photo of himself with announcer Chris Charlton with the caption, "Just doing a little coaching at the #ForbiddenDoor."

• Bullet Club civil war breaks out, and a Shooter shaves his own head
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• Wrestle Kingdom 19

Wrestle Kingdom 19 Date: January 4, 2025 Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Commentators: Walker Stewart, Chris Charlton It’s that time again as we have the biggest international wrestling show of the year. The show is always worth a look as the action will be quite good, even if the company might not be as hot […]...2025
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• Wrestle Kingdom XVIII

Wrestle Kingdom XVIII Date: January 4, 2024 Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan Commentators: Walker Stewart, Chris Charlton, Rocky Romero It’s the biggest non-American show of the year and the show tends to be rather awesome. New Japan hasn’t seemed as prominent in recent months but this show is always worth at least a look. The […]...2024
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• Walker Stewart Praises Chris Charlton For Having An 'Encyclopedia Of A Mind'
Walker Stewart is thankful to be working with Chris Charlton. Stewart joined the english broadcast team for New Japan Pro Wrestling back in October after Kevin Kelly officially departed from the promotion. Before coming to NJPW, Stewart had mainly served as a commentator for the independent scene, where he worked with promotions like Texoma Pro and Empire Pro. While speaking to Fightful for a new ...2023
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• NJPW DESTRUCTION IN RYOGOKU REPORT: Lansdell’s results & analysis of Ishii & Tanahashi & Okada vs. MCMG & Alexander, Finlay vs. Tonga, Sanada vs. Evil Lumberjack match
NJPW “DESTRUCTION IN RYOGOKU” REPORT OCTOBER 9, 2023 TOKYO, JAPAN RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN HALL AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Announcers: Kevin Kelly and Chris Charlton For today’s undercard matches I’ll only mention any noteworthy moments and [...]...2023
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• NEW JAPAN “DESTRUCTION IN KOBE” RESULTS (9/24): Ospreay vs. Tsuji, Cobb vs. Naito, Takagi vs. Great-o-Khan, Bushi & Takahashi vs. Yoh & Rush, more
NJPW “DESTRUCTION IN KOBE” REPORT SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 KOBE, JAPAN KOBE WORLD HALL AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Announcers: Kevin Kelly, Chris Charlton -For today’s undercard matches I’ll only mention any noteworthy moments and spots, [...]...2023
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• Chris Charlton Returning To Commentary At NJPW 53rd Anniversary
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• NJPW WRESTLE DYNASTY RESULTS (1/5): Radican’s results & analysis of Takeshita vs. Ishii, Omega vs. Kidd, Sabre vs. Ricochet
NJPWxAEW WRESTLE DYNASTY JANUARY 5, 2025 TOKYO, JAPAN THE TOKYO DOME AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD AND ON TRILLER TV ON PPV Commentators: Walker Stewart, Chris Charlton (A) MOMO WATANABE (w/Thekla) vs. WILLOW NIGHTINGALE vs. [...]...2025
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• NJPW Reportedly Suspends Announcer For Anti-AEW Comments On Wrestle Dynasty Broadcast

NJPW English-language broadcaster Chris Charlton went off on AEW President Tony Khan during Wrestle Dynasty, and has been dealt a suspension as a result....2025
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom report (1/4): Radican’s results & analysis of Finlay vs. Tsuji, Takahashi vs. Naito, Sabre vs. Umino
NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 19 JAN. 4, 2025 TOYKO, JAPAN THE TOKYO DOME AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD AND PPV ON TRILLER.TV Announcers: Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton PRE-SHOW (a) NJPW RANBO MATCH – IWGP World [...]...2025
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 RESULTS – G1 CLIXMAX 34 FINAL (8/18): Radican’s results & analysis on G1 Climax 34 finals to determine tournament winner
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34: G1 CLIMAX 34 FINAL REPORT AUGUST 18, 2024 TOKYO, JAPAN SUMO HALL AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Commentary: Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton (1) YUJI NAGATA & TIGER MASK & SHOMA [...]...2024
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 RESULTS – NIGHT 18 (8/17): Wells’s results & analysis of both semifinal matches in the G-1 Climax, and more
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 NIGHT 15 REPORT AUGUST 17, 2024 RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN TOKYO, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton were on commentary. This is also the venue for tomorrow’s final. [...]...2024
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 RESULTS – NIGHT 17 (8/17): Lansdell’s results & analysis of Takeshita vs Tsuji, O-Khan vs Takagi, and more

NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 NIGHT 17 REPORT AUGUST 15, 2024 MAKUHARI MESSE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HALL CHIBA, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton were on commentary. The opening shot of the [...]...2024
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 RESULTS – NIGHT 13 (8/8): Radican’s results & analysis on Sanada vs. Great-O-Khan, Tetsuya Naito vs. Callum Newman and more
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34: NIGHT 13 REPORT AUGUST 8, 2024 YOKOHAMA, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Commentary: Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton UNDERCARD TAGS (1) TORU YANO & BOLTIN OLEG beat SHOMA KATO & [...]...2024
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• NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 RESULTS – NIGHT 12: Wells’s results & analysis on Hirooki Goto vs. David Finlay, Konosuke Takeshita vs. El Phantasmo, and more
NJPW G1 CLIMAX 34 NIGHT 11 REPORT AUGUST 7, 2024 KORAKUEN HALL TOKYO, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Commentators: Walker Stewart & Chris Charlton (1) JUST 5 GUYS (SANADA & TAKA Michinoku) vs. UNITED [...]...2024
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• Kevin Kelly Blasts Tony Khan for Overreacting to Chris Charlton’s Remarks at Wrestle Dynasty
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Absence from AEW Dynamite
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• Odyssey Jones Granted Order Of Protection, Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed AEW Dynamite
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• Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed Last Week’s AEW Dynamite TV Tapings
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Why He Was Absent From 1/8 AEW Dynamite
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• Tony Schiavone was not suspended by AEW

All Elite Wrestling A lot of eyebrows were raised last night (Jan. 8) when AEW commentator Tony Schiavone missed Dynamite. Excalibur said Tony was out “on assignment,” but some folks suspected he might have been suspended for tweeting and deleting the following insult about NJPW commentator Chris Charlton: “Hey [Chris] speaking for all of us in AEW, GFY. And speaking for all of us who have...2025
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• NJPW Suspends Chris Charlton Following Controversial Wrestle Dynasty Remarks
The Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view was a night of memorable moments but the fallout from the show has led to some controversy, especially regarding NJPW commentator English commentator Chris Charlton, who is ......2025
• WWE Superstars Reveal What's On Their Netflix Continue Watching Lists, NJPW Wrestle Dynasty Highlights | Fight Size
Here's your fight size update for January 5, 2024. Below are the top digital exclusives from around the world of wrestling for the day and some of the top headlines from Fightful. - “Dirty” Dom, Liv Morgan, Jey Uso, Damian Priest and more Superstars reveal what they’re watching on Netflix and their favorite binge-watching snacks ahead of Raw’s Jan. 6 premiere on Netflix. Check out the full video e...2025
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• Kenny Omega: Gabe Kidd Isn't Suitable For My Return, I Didn't Know Him From A Glory Hole In The Wall
Kenny Omega speaks on his recent altercation with Gabe Kidd, why he won't face Kidd in his return match, and where he believes Kidd currently sits on the totem pole of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kenny Omega appeared in Osaka, Japan, at NJPW Power Struggle to address the live crowd, but it was what happened after his appearance that garnered the most attention. Omega got into an altercation backstag...2024
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• Walker Stewart Says He's Learning To Pace Himself On Commentary When Calling Longer Matches
Walker Stewart discusses his adjustment to commentating longer matches. Before joining New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier this year, Walker Stewart has spent the vast majority of his time on the independent scene, where matche typically tend to be on the shorter side. Many bouts in NJPW, especially on the bigger shows, tend to be on the longer side, with some matches even eclipsing the sixty minute m...2023
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• Report: NJPW’s Chris Charlton Suspended After Anti-AEW Commentary (Updated)

NJPW announcer Chris Charlton is on indefinite leave due to his anti-AEW commentary at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported the news after Charlton was absent from NJPW New Year Dash!! on January 6th. Charlton sparked some controversy with his comments during NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty, as he […] The post Report: NJPW’s Chris Charlton Suspended After An...2025
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• Chris Hero Says He Was Doing A Little Coaching At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Chris Hero was backstage at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Chris Hero took to social media to post a photo of himself with announcer Chris Charlton with the caption, "Just doing a little coaching at the #ForbiddenDoor." Charlton provided commentary for Forbidden Door. Just doing a little coaching at the #ForbiddenDoor pic.twitter.com/b19LYU7JzS — Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) June 26, 2023 Fightf...2023
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• KENTA, Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima, More React To Hiroshi Tanahashi Being Appointed NJPW President
The wrestling world reacts to Hiroshi Tanahashi's new role in NJPW. On December 22, NJPW announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi was appointed the new President and Representative Director, among other changes. Tanahashi is a renowned star in the wrestling world, and a number of stars reacted to the news. KENTA congratulated Tanahashi and told him to take even better care of his front teeth. (Translation...2023
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• Odyssey Jones Granted Order Of Protection, Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed AEW Dynamite
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• NJPW Renews TV Deal With AXS TV, January Programming Slate Announced
The future of NJPW on AXS TV has been revealed. On Monday, December 18, AXS TV issued a press release revealing that they have renewed their programming deal with NJPW for 2024. As a result, AXS TV will air 45 episodes of NJPW content over the course of 2024. The episodes will continue airing on Thursdays at 10 p.m. EST. New episodes of programming for the company will return on Thursday, January ...2023
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• NJPW Reportedly Suspends Announcer For Anti-AEW Comments On Wrestle Dynasty Broadcast
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• Backstage Report On Chris Charlton's Suspension For Anti-AEW Remarks

New details have emerged about the suspension of NJPW English broadcaster Chris Charlton, following his anti-AEW tirade at Wrestle Dynasty....2025
• AEW's Tony Schiavone Seemingly Blasts Suspended NJPW Commentator In Since-Deleted Post

AEW commentator Tony Schiavone has taken a jab at suspended NJPW commentator Chris Charlton, following Charlton's personal attack on Tony Khan....2025
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• AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Control Center, AEW Fight Forever Clips, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update prior to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Control Center 2023: - Embedded above, fans can check out the control center prior to tonight's pay-per-view event. - AEW has also uploaded preview packages for: Kazuchika Okada vs. Bryan Danielson Toni Storm vs. Willow Nightingale Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay SANADA vs. Jack Perry Maxwell Jacob Friedman vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - Chr...2023
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• Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!
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• Kenny Omega: Gabe Kidd Isn't Suitable For My Return, I Didn't Know Him From A Glory Hole In The Wall
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• NJPW KING OF PRO WRESTLING 2024 REPORT (10/14) : Lansdell’s recap and analysis of ZSJ vs Naito, Goto vs Finlay, Sho vs Douki and more
NJPW KING OF PRO WRESTLING 2024 REPORT OCTOBER 14, 2024 RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN RYOGOKU, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Walker Stewart was on commentary with Chris Charlton. A big night was scheduled with seven championships [...]...2024
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• NJPW DESTRUCTION IN KOBE REPORT (9/29) : Lansdell’s report and analysis on Naito-O-Khan, Finlay-Yoshi-Hashi, Henare-Shingo, and more
NJPW DESTRUCTION IN KOBE REPORT SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 KOBE WORLD HALL KOBE, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Walker Stewart was on commentary with Chris Charlton. A big night was scheduled with five championships on [...]...2024
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• NJPW Renews TV Deal With AXS TV, January Programming Slate Announced
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• NJPW Royal Quest III To Stream Live On RevPro On Demand
Fans can watch NJPW Royal Quest III live. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that NJPW Royal Quest III will air live on RevPro On Demand on October 14. NJPW Royal Quest aired on delay on NJPW World in previous years. From NJPW: Royal Quest III, October 14, Copper Box Arena London Tickets (ringside A, B sold out! Arena D almost gone!) Watch RevPro On Demand On Saturday October 14, NJPW returns ...2023
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• Chris Hero Says He Was Doing A Little Coaching At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
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• AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Control Center, AEW Fight Forever Clips, More | Fight Size
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Absence from AEW Dynamite
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• Odyssey Jones Granted Order Of Protection, Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed AEW Dynamite
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• Tony Schiavone Reveals Why He Missed Last Week’s AEW Dynamite TV Tapings
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• Tony Schiavone Explains Why He Was Absent From 1/8 AEW Dynamite
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• Backstage News On Tony Schiavone’s AEW Dynamite Absence
The post Backstage News On Tony Schiavone’s AEW Dynamite Absence first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Tony Schiavone’s absence from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite sparked widespread speculation among fans, particularly given recent controversy surrounding a now-deleted tweet he posted about NJPW announcer Chris Charlton. Schiavone’s tweet came after Charlton was report...2025
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• Why Was Tony Schiavone Missing From AEW Dynamite?
In a rare occurrence, Tony Schiavone was absent from this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, sparking fan speculation about his absence. The curiosity arose shortly after Schiavone tweeted—and quickly deleted—a pointed comment aimed at NJPW announcer Chris Charlton. This followed NJPW’s decision to suspend Charlton for two months due to...2025
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