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• Naraku Breaks Silence After Dominant WWE NXT Debut Win

On this week’s WWE NXT, Naraku (fka EVIL) wrestled his first match in the company. The former IWGP Heavyweight went one-on-one with Lince Dorado. Within just 5 minutes, Naraku secured a victory over his opponent. In a video posted by WWE Japan on Twitter, he broke the silence after winning his WWE NXT debut match. […]...2026
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• Naraku – FKA EVIL – Comments After WWE NXT In-Ring Debut: ‘I’m Going To Take Over The Whole Damn Place Real Soon’

Former NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion Naraku has commented after his WWE in-ring debut, sending a message to the NXT roster. The star formerly known as “EVIL” wrestled his first WWE […]...2026
• Naraku Impresses WWE Fans After Dominant NXT In-Ring Debut

The May 12, 2026, episode of WWE NXT saw Naraku make his official WWE in-ring debut. The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion faced Lince Dorado and picked up a dominant win that immediately got fans talking. WWE had been teasing Naraku’s arrival for weeks. During the match, commentary highlighted his successful past in NJPW. On the […] The post Naraku Impresses WWE Fans After Dominant NXT In-Ri...2026
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• NARAKU Picks Up Win In WWE NXT In-Ring Debut

One in the win column for NARAKU. Making his WWE NXT in-ring debut on the May 12th episode of NXT on The CW was NARAKU a.k.a. EVIL. The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion took on Lince Dorado in singles competition. Commentary stated that Dorado being in the spot stemmed from him picking up a win in … The post NARAKU Picks Up Win In WWE NXT In-Ring Debut appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, ...2026
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• IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman Set To Return To RevPro On May 17

The youngest man to win the New Japan Cup and IWGP Heavyweight Champion is set to return to RevPro. It was announced that at Revolution Pro Wrestling’s Revolution Rumble event, the current IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Callum Newman is set to return to the promotion for the first time since September, 2025. 🚨THIS SUNDAY MAY 17TH […]...2026
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• IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman Returning To RevPro

The champ is headed back to RevPro. May 17th is the date of Revolution Pro Wrestling’s Revolution Rumble event, and it’ll feature the return of IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman. He’ll be taking on 19-year-old Leon Cage in singles action. 🚨THIS SUNDAY MAY 17TH The Dome, Doncaster The youngest ever and current IWGP HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION … The post IWGP Heavyweight Cham...2026
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• Yota Tsuji & Will Ospreay Spoke Backstage At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, Both Want To Wrestle Each Other Again

Tsuji and Ospreay want to run it back. Among those in attendance for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final match and retirement ceremony at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 was AEW star Will Ospreay. Ospreay is recovering from the neck surgery he underwent in 2025. While at the Tokyo Dome, Ospreay caught up with the newly crowned IWGP Heavyweight … The post Yota Tsuji & Will Ospreay Spoke Backstage At NJPW...2026
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• Here is New Japan’s 10-bell salute and ceremony honoring Hulk Hogan

NJPWWorld’s YouTube After recounting his history wrestling for the promotion and in the country, NJPW also had a moment of silence for the late star. WWE isn’t the only promotion that’s paid tribute to Hulk Hogan so far this weekend, about a day after the 71-year-old pro wrestling legend died from cardiac arrest stemming from a neck fusion surgery weeks before. New Japan Pro-Wrestling also...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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• New IWGP Tag Team Champions Crowned At NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty
The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. They defeated Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito and Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb in a three-way tag team bout. The finish saw the Bucks hit the TK Driver on O-Khan for the victory. --️WRESTLE DYNASTY--️ "THE ELITE" @youngbucks 登録・視聴はこちらから https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52#NJPW #AEW #nj...2025
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• Mercedes Moné vs. Mina Shirawkawa official for Tokyo Dome after dance-off

@FiteTV The main event of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Strong Style Evolved show last night (Dec. 15) in Long Beach, California’s Walter Pyramid saw Mercedes Moné successfully defend her NJPW Strong Women’s title against Stardom’s Hazuki. The C.E.O. continued to prove that she’s shaken off the ring rust from only working five matches from May 2022-May 2024, going nearly 30 minutes en route t...2024
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• Young Bucks will face a MYSTERY PARTNER for now-vacant IWGP Tag titles

@njpw1972 A couple weeks ago, a video of AEW’s The Young Bucks played at a New Japan Pro-Wrestling show to set-up their match at next month’s cross-promotional Wrestle Dynasty event at the Tokyo Dome. The Bucks said they wanted to regain the IWGP Heavyweight Tag belts, and the men holding them at the time — United Empire’s Great-O-Khan and HENARE — quickly accepted. Since then, HENARE suf...2024
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• Mox’s match at New Japan’s Chicago show is now for the IWGP World title

NJPW Global’s X New Japan Pro-Wrestling held off on crowning one of their young stars at Sakura Genesis today (April 6) in Tokyo, and in so doing made the main event of their Windy City Riot event next Friday in Chicago even bigger than it already was. After Tetsuya Naito outlasted New Japan Cup winner Yota Tsuji in a 30+ minute main event to retain his IWGP World Heavyweight championship,...2024
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• Bryan Danielson Challenges Kazuchika Okada To A Rematch At Wrestle Kingdom 18, Vows To Break Okada's Arm
Bryan Danielson has laid down the challenge for a rematch with Kazuchika Okada, first time in the Tokyo Dome. The two men had previously faced off at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023, in a dream match that left Bryan with a broken arm that kept him out of action until AEW All Out. The injury occurred on an elbow drop from Okada. In the end, Danielson would lock in a modified version of the LeBell lo...2023
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• Aussie Open are back, and they’re ROH Tag champs
All Elite Wrestling Back in May, Aussie Open relinquished their IWGP Heavyweight and NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team championships because of an injury to Mark Davis. Disappointing, sure. But it didn’t actually slow them down that much. Davis’ partner Kyle Fletcher continued wrestling singles, and they were both signed to All Elite Wrestling. When Davis was cleared, it was announced that ...2023
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• Forbidden Door recap & reactions: The best wrestler of all-time
Bleacher Report The AEW and NJPW joint venture Forbidden Door (Jun. 25, 2023) emanated from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The PPV featured Bryan Danielson versus Kazuchika Okada in a dream match, Kenny Omega versus Will Ospreay tearing the house down, Sting in action, several title fight, and much more. Get caught up on all the Forbidden Door details with the excellent play-by-play...2023
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"Yota Tsuji has brought back the IWGP Heavyweight Championship."

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"The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) are your new IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions."

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"AEW's Kenny Omega is still out of action with Diverticulitis, leaving the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion plenty of time to indulge his gaming interests."

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"Jay White established himself as a force to be reckoned with in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he rose to the pinnacle of the industry as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion."

• Aaron Wolf Comments On EVIL’s WWE Debut, Potential Name Change

EVIL is officially a WWE-contracted talent. The April 28th episode of NXT on The CW saw former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL make his WWE debut. He confronted the current NXT Champion, Tony D’Angelo. The day after EVIL’s debut was NJPW’s Wrestling Hizen no Kuni event. One of the talents in action on the show was … The post Aaron Wolf Comments On EVIL’s WWE Debut, Pot...2026
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• EVIL & Will Kroos signs with WWE NXT
Credit: Fightful. Three challengers lined up for D’Angelo. The NXT Champion, Tony D’Angelo, was standing in the ring on the April 28th WWE NXT, when he was confronted by former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL. A box with symbols on it was delivered to D’Angelo on the 4/21 show, and it was revealed that EVIL was ... Read more...2026
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• EVIL Breaks Silence After Making WWE NXT Debut
Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL has broken his silence since making his WWE debut last night. As previously reported, EVIL recently signed a contract with[.........] The post EVIL Breaks Silence After Making WWE NXT Debut appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
• Backstage Update On EVIL’s WWE Status
EVIL has reportedly signed with World Wrestling Entertainment, though he has yet to be assigned to any of the company’s brands. According to a follow-up report from PWInsider, the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion is currently listed internally on WWE’s miscellaneous roster — a category typically reserved for legends, free agents, or injured talent. WWE has […]...2026
• Note on EVIL’s WWE Status Internally Amid Reported Signing
As previously reported, former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL is believed to have signed a contract with WWE. Though WWE has yet to officially acknowledge his[.........] The post Note on EVIL’s WWE Status Internally Amid Reported Signing appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
• Report: Former IWGP Champion EVIL Signs With WWE, Name Change Expected

WWE may be adding another internationally recognized name to its roster. According to PWInsider, multiple sources have confirmed that former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL has officially signed with the company. The move comes after the 39-year-old star announced back in January that he would not be renewing his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, signaling the … Continue reading Report: ...2026
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• Yota Tsuji Says He Signed A Contract With NJPW

Yota Tsuji has signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tsuji wrote on social media, “Yesterday, I signed a contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In this SNS-driven information society, don’t forget to verify the true essence of things for yourself.” 昨日、新日本プロレスと契約させていただきました。こんなSNS情報社会だからこそ物事の本質は何なのか、自分で確かめる事を忘れないでください。 — 辻陽太　Yota Tsuji (@njpw_yotatsuji) February 11, 2026 Yota ...2026
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• Aaron Wolf Reveals He Consulted With Kazuchika Okada After Overseas Wrestling Organization Reached Out, Okada Told Him NJPW Was The Place To Learn
Wolf said Okada's advice helped him to make his decision. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held a press conference to announce the signing of Olympic Gold medalist Aaron Wolf. The judo athlete's in-ring debut for the company is being targeted for Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. Tokyo Sports caught up with Wolf after his introductory press conference. The article notes that after the Paris Olympics in 2...2025
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• Found Footage Friday: PIRATA~! MS-1~! JAGUAR~! DEVIL~! FUJINAMI~! KOSHINAKA~! CHOSHU~! SAITO~!
Devil Masami vs. Jaguar Yokota AJW 9/7/83Kadaveri: I think the context of this match finally surfacing needs a bit of explanation for those who aren't 80s Joshi nerds. Jaguar Yokota and Devil Masami were the top two stars of AJW in the 1981-84 period in between Jackie Sato retiring and the Crush Gals becoming megastars. This WWWA Singles Title match was the main event to one of the biggest shows o...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito And NJPW Mutually Agree To Not Renew Contract
Tetsuya Naito and NJPW have mutually agreed not to renew Naito's contract with the company. New Japan Pro-Wrestling's statement will make all of his scheduled appearances through the Dontaku tour on May 4. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In recent weeks, conversations have been ongoing between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tetsuya Naito regarding Naito's future wrest...2025
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• NJPW “New Japan Road in Karatsu – Ignition to Dominion” results (5/6): Vetter’s review of IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman and Jake Lee vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “New Japan Road in Karatsu – Ignition to Dominion” results (5/6): Vetter’s review of IWGP Heavyweight Champion Callum Newman and Jake Lee vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• NJPW Ignition To Dominion Results (5/6/26): Tag Bout With IWGP Heavyweight Title Match Implications

Full results from the show. 757 people were in attendance at Karatsu City Cultural Gymnasium for the New Japan Road in Karatsu — Ignition to Dominion show on May 6th. The headlining bout of the night saw Unbound Company (Yota Tsuji & Shingo Takagi) versus United Empire (Jake Lee & Callum Newman) with IWGP Heavyweight … The post NJPW Ignition To Dominion Results (5/6/26): Tag Bo...2026
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• NJPW “Wrestling Dontaku night two” results (5/4): Vetter’s review of Callum Newman vs. Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “Wrestling Dontaku night two” results (5/4): Vetter’s review of Callum Newman vs. Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• NJPW Sakura Genesis Results (4/4/26): New IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Gabe Kidd Returns, Masked Individual Confronts Konosuke Takeshita

Full results from the show. Ryōgoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo played host to the 2026 installment of NJPW Sakura Genesis. There were a total of 6,009 people in attendance. Two of the highlights of the night are Callum Newman becoming the new IWGP Heavyweight Champion. He is the youngest holder of the title at 23 … The post NJPW Sakura Genesis Results (4/4/26): New IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Gabe Ki...2026
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• NJPW “The New Beginning in Osaka” results (2/11): Vetter’s review of Yota Tsuji vs. Jake Lee for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Gabe Kidd vs. Andrade El Idolo, AEW trio issues a challenge
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “The New Beginning in Osaka” results (2/11): Vetter’s review of Yota Tsuji vs. Jake Lee for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Gabe Kidd vs. Andrade El Idolo, AEW trio issues a challenge appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• Final Card Set For NJPW Resurgence
The card is set, though not in stone (because cards are subject to change), for New Japan Pro Wrestling's Resurgence show, happening Friday at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California and airing exclusively on New Japan World. The show is headlined by Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Zack Sabre Jr., as well as a battle of the Bullet Club, with the War Dogs taking on...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito And NJPW Mutually Agree To Not Renew Contract
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• Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push

@njpw1972 Results from the April 5 event in Tokyo, which set the stage for NJPW’s upcoming trip to the U.S., and more. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their annual Sakura Genesis event in Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Sumo Hall today (April 5) — which you know because you read the indispensable Mr. Ares’ show preview. The main event saw New Japan Cup winner and Bullet Club War Dogs leader David Finlay ch...2025
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• Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata on March 15. The event will take place on part of the NJPW New Japan Cup tour. From NJPW: Nagata to challenge for IWGP World title March 15! A massive championship match has been added to March 15's New Japan Cup card in Dolphin's Arena, Nagoya. After Hirooki Goto captured the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Febr...2025
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• Bullet Club civil war breaks out, and a Shooter shaves his own head
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• Callum Newman Calls Will Ospreay A ‘Death Rider’ After Ospreay Initially Refused To Participate In Post-Match Attack At NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026

The post-match angle after the title match. Cloising out NJPW Wrestling Dontaku night two on May 4th was Callum Newman’s first defense of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He put the title on the line against Shingo Takagi. The video package for the match featured clips of Takagi and his wife, STARDOM wrestler Natsupoi. She was … The post Callum Newman Calls Will Ospreay A ‘Deat...2026
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• Gabe Kidd Returns To NJPW At Sakura Genesis, Targets Yota Tsuji

Gabe Kidd has his sights set on Tsuji’s remaining belt. There is a new IWGP Heavyweight Champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and it is Callum Newman. He bested Yota Tsuji to capture the gold and become the youngest-ever IWGP Heavyweight Champion at 23 years of age. Post-match, Newman and Will Ospreay had a moment where … The post Gabe Kidd Returns To NJPW At Sakura Genesis, Targets Yot...2026
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• Here is New Japan’s 10-bell salute and ceremony honoring Hulk Hogan
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• Kurt Angle officially joins Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle wrestling

WWE Oh it’s true. It’s damn true. The inaugural event for Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling takes place on August 30 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ticket sales are struggling, but perhaps that will change now that your Olympic hero Kurt Angle is officially on board. Here is RAF’s press release announcing that Angle will serve as an analyst on commentary for its ...2025
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• Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Salman Hashimikov Passes Away
Salman Hashimikov has passed away at the age of 73. He is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, winning the title from Vader in May 1989 and holding it for 48 days. Hashimikov only wrestled for a couple of years, mainly with NJPW, but did compete at NWA Starrcade 1990 as part of the Pat O’Connor International Tag Team Tournament. He last wrestled in 1994 at UWF-I. Before entering the squared circ...2025
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• Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push
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• Decorated New Japan veteran finishes his story at The New Beginning in Osaka

@njpwworld The main event of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s The New Beginning in Osaka today (Feb. 11) saw Zack Sabre Jr. defend his IWGP World Heavyweight championship against Hirooki Goto. ZSJ’s 2024 run to capture NJPW’s top title was something many fans had hoped to see for years. It pales in comparison to Goto’s quest for that belt, however. The Samurai of New Japan has been with the compa...2025
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• Zack Sabre Jr. On Ricochet Match At Wrestle Dynasty: 'He Didn't Stab Me With Scissors, So That Was A Relief'
Zack Sabre Jr. reacts to his Wrestle Dynasty match with Ricochet. The IWGP Heavyweight Champion had a busy start to his year, first defending his championship vs Shota Umino at Wrestle Kingdom 19 before battling Ricochet at AEW x NJPW Wrestle Dynasty the following night. In a new interview with Pep Talks after Wrestle Dynasty, Zack reacted to his bout with Ricochet, admitting he was relieved he w...2025
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• Kenny Omega teases what’s next for him in AEW

He got the job done in New Japan. Now it’s time to look ahead to AEW. Kenny Omega is back! The Best Bout Machine lived up to the moniker in a bloody battle to defeat Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty in the Tokyo Dome. This victory came after missing one year in the ring due to diverticulitis. So, what’s next for him? Omega cut a post-match promo backstage with his face still stained with blood. He dec...2025
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• Jay White Criticized For Not Looking Like A Star In AEW
Jay White established himself as a force to be reckoned with in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he rose to the pinnacle of the industry as the IWGP Heavyweight Champion. ......2023
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• AEW's Kenny Omega To Host Launch Stream For Popular Video Game Franchise

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• Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
WWE.com Do you happen to remember the closing moments of Super Bowl XLIX? Down 28-24 to the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks had the ball at the goal line with 26 seconds remaining in the game. All they had to do was hand it off to their stud running back Marshawn Lynch and they would have left Arizona with their second consecutive World Championship. Instead, the Seahawks decid...2023
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• Dual Champions Crowned In Big Title Change at NJPW Capital Collision
Aussie Open’s Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis are now dual champions in NJPW. Saturday’s NJPW Capital Collision event was headlined by IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Aussie Open capturing the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Titles by winning a Triple Threat over former champions The Motor City Machine Guns, and the team of Kazuchika Okada […] The post Dual Champions Crowned In ...2023
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• Shinsuke Nakamura: I Came To WWE To Be A World Champion, Money In The Bank Is The First Step
Shinsuke Nakamura is determined to win the world title. Qualifying matches for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match began on the May 29 episode of WWE Raw. Shinsuke Nakamura qualified for the bout by defeating Bronson Reed. For Nakamura, the Money in the Bank match will be the opportunity to reach new heights. Though the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has won the Royal Rumble match and held ...2023
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• Jack Perry Responds To SANADA’s Comments, Aims To Deliver On Tony Khan’s Belief In Him
‘Jungle Boy’ Jack Perry is ready to introduce himself to SANADA at Forbidden Door. WrestleZone spoke with ‘Jungle Boy’ Jack Perry ahead of his match with SANADA at Forbidden Door. Perry will compete for the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, with the match coming as a result of SANADA issuing an open challenge to the AEW roster. […] The post Jack Perry Responds To SANADA’s Comments, Aims To De...2023
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• The Young Bucks Are Your New IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, Konosuke Takeshita Signs With NJPW
The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) are your new IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Champions. During Sunday morning’s NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view event, The Young Bucks defeated Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito and Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb in a three-way tag team match to capture the titles. The came when The Young […] The post The Young Bucks Are Your ...2025
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• Bryan Danielson vs. Yuji Nagata, Serena Deeb’s Return Set For 1/27 AEW Collision

Several matches have been made official for this week’s AEW Collision. Bryan Danielson will compete in yet another dream match this Saturday when he battles NJPW star Yuji Nagata for the first time ever. Nagata is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and a two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion. Serena Deeb is officially set to return […] The post Bryan Danielson vs. Yuji Nagata, Serena Deeb...2024
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• Karl Anderson Heard There Were Little Rumblings Of Him Winning IWGP Heavyweight Title In 2013
Karl Anderson made it to the G1 Final in 2012, losing to Kazuchika Okada. Anderson would go on to face Masato Tanaka for the NEVER Openweight Title tournament final in November 2012 and then win World Tag League 2012 with Hirooki Goto. Speaking on Talk N Shop, Anderson revealed he heard rumblings of a possible IWGP Heavyweight Title reign in 2013 after his run in 2012. "I’d heard there were litt...2025
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• WWE NXT Preview (May 12, 2026): The Champ in Check

NXT once again emanates from the Performance Center in Orlando tonight. Four matches have been announced for tonight, including the NXT debut of a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the return of a certain Scottish Supernova. Be sure to tune into the action on the CW starting at 8 PM ET, and follow along with […]...2026
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• NJPW Announces Five Titles Matches For NJPW Dominion

The lineup is set for NJPW Dominion. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Callum Newman will defend his IWGP Heavyweight Title against Yota Tsuji in the main event of Dominion on June 14. The co-main event sees Andrade El Idolo put the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title on the line in a three-way bout against Shota Umino … The post NJPW Announces Five Titles Matches For NJPW Dominion appeared f...2026
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• Naraku’s In-Ring Debut, Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain Teaming Up, Noam Dar In Action, More Set For 5/12 WWE NXT

The lineup is set. Coming off the heels of the May 5th WWE NXT on The CW, the lineup was locked in for the May 12th show. Among the advertisements is the in-ring debut of former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Naraku a.k.a. EVIL. Below is the card: Sean Legacy, Tate Wilder & E.K. Prosper vs. BirthRight … The post Naraku’s In-Ring Debut, Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain Teaming Up, Noam Dar In A...2026
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• NJPW Ignition To Dominion Card Confirmed With Major Title Stakes
The lineup is now locked in for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Ignition to Dominion event, with major stakes attached to the top match heading into Dominion 2026. Set for Karatsu this Wednesday, the show carries significant implications for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship picture. In the featured bout, Callum Newman teams with...2026
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• NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 3.30.26 Results: Unbound Company vs. United Empire, More
NJPW’s Road to Sakura Genesis continued earlier this morning in Shizuoka. Yota Tsuji is scheduled to defend the IWGP Heavyweight Championship on April 4 against[.........] The post NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 3.30.26 Results: Unbound Company vs. United Empire, More appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
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• Yota Tsuji vs. Jake Lee, Gabe Kidd vs. Andrade El Idolo, Full Lineup Announced For NJPW New Beginning In Osaka

The lineup is set for NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. The event will be headlined by Yota Tsuji defending the IWGP Heavyweight Title against Jake Lee. The co-main event has the Knockout Brothers (Yuto-Ice & OSKAR) defending the IWGP Tag Team Titles against Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura. Plus, Aaron Wolf defends … The post Yota Tsuji vs. Jake Lee, Gabe Kidd vs. Andrade El Idol...2026
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• Yota Tsuji Revives the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at New Year Dash

Yota Tsuji has officially revived the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. At NJPW New Year Dash!!, Tsuji revealed the title before his scheduled eight-man tag team match, presenting the classic IWGP Heavyweight ......2026
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• Kenny Omega Praises WWE’s AAA Partnership While Highlighting AEW’s Diverse Wrestling Styles
The wrestling landscape continues to evolve as major promotions embrace cross-promotional partnerships, and AEW International Champion Kenny Omega is taking notice. The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion recently shared his thoughts on WWE's groundbreaking acquisition of AAA and how it reflects the... The post Kenny Omega Praises WWE’s AAA Partnership While Highlighting AEW’s Diverse Wrestling Style...2025
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Releases Book About Becoming President Of NJPW
Tanahashi documents his journey before retirement. It was in December 2023 that eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi was appointed as President of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tanahashi has remained an active member of the talent roster while handling duties on the corporate side. He is set to retire from in-ring competition at Wrestle Kingdom 2026. Tanahashi has documented the last...2025
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• Possible Spoiler On Major Debut On Tonight’s WWE NXT
A potentially shocking debut could be right around the corner in WWE. Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL is reportedly on the verge of appearing for WWE, with new details pointing to an imminent arrival following his recent signing with the company. According to one source, EVIL could debut as soon as tonight’s episode of WWE […] The post Possible Spoiler On Major Debut On Tonight’s...2026
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• Report: Former IWGP Champion Signs With WWE
A significant signing from the Japanese wrestling scene may now be locked in for WWE. EVIL is reportedly on his way to the company, with a new report on Friday stating that the deal is officially “signed and sealed.” If accurate, it would confirm months of speculation surrounding the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion’s future. Talk […]...2026
• New Japan makes a shocking move at Sakura Genesis, then AEW attacks!?!?
The main event of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Sakura Genesis event today (April 4) pitted 23-year-old Callum Newman against IWGP Heavyweight and Global champion Yota Tsuji. Tsuji has been the breakout from the latest trio of rising stars NJPW’s applied the “Three Musketeers” brand to, winning the top belt in the Tokyo Dome to start the […]...2026
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• EVIL WWE Signing Update – Backstage Visits Fuel Speculation
Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL is weighing major options for his next move after confirming his NJPW exit, with speculation growing about a possible move to WWE. According to a new update, WWE and several Japanese promotions are currently viewed as the most realistic destinations for the 39-year-old star. Fightful Select is reporting that EVIL […] The post EVIL WWE Signing Update R...2026
• CM Punk And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Saudi Trip | In The Weeds 6/30/25
It's storytime with Joel & Jeremy, catching up on the latest in wrestling. - Mr. Punk goes to Saudi, leaves empty-handed - Hikuleo becomes Tala Tonga, joins Solo Sikoa - WWE Night of Champions News & Notes - ZSJ captures IWGP Heavyweight Title in shocking change - WWE RAW Preview & MORE!...2025
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• Rumors swirl about Okada’s future as his New Japan contract expires

All Elite Wrestling He’s committed to working a few February dates for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, but Kazuchika Okada’s contract with the promotion ends on Jan. 31. That day has come and gone in Japan, and the multi-time IWGP Heavyweight champ and four-time G1 Climax winner has issued a statement on social media as he officially enters free agency: 新日本プロレス17年間お世話になりました！ありがとうございました！笑ったり、怒っ...2024
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• Aussie Open are back, and they’re ROH Tag champs
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• Forbidden Door recap & reactions: The best wrestler of all-time
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• Will WWE be able to regain the momentum lost after WrestleMania?
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