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  • • Konosuke Takeshita Set To Miss Upcoming AEW Shows
    IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita will miss upcoming AEW television tapings as he returns to DDT-Pro Wrestling for the first time in six months. The Japanese star, who is under contract with AEW, NJPW, and DDT-Pro, has confirmed dates in Japan that overlap with AEW’s U.S. taping schedule. DDT-Pro officially announced Takeshita’s return, revealing […]...2025
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  • • AEW Star To Miss Upcoming Tapings Due To DDT-Pro Return
    IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita will miss several upcoming AEW television tapings as he returns to DDT-Pro Wrestling for the first time in six months. DDT-Pro announced Takeshita for early November, including shows on November 6 in Shinjuku and November 8 and 9 in Kumamoto, which conflict with AEW’s United States TV tapings. As […] The post AEW Star To Miss Upcoming Taping...2025
  • • Top AEW Star To Miss Upcoming Tapings Due To DDT-Pro Return
    IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita will miss upcoming AEW television tapings as he returns to DDT-Pro Wrestling for the first time in six months. DDT-Pro announced Takeshita for early November, including shows on November 6 in Shinjuku and November 8 and 9 in Kumamoto, which conflict with AEW’s United States tapings. As a result, […] The post Top AEW Star To Miss Upcoming Tap...2025
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  • Konosuke Takeshita Forced To Miss AEW Shows Due To Japan Return
    • Konosuke Takeshita Forced To Miss AEW Shows Due To Japan Return
    Konosuke Takeshita’s AEW schedule has hit a snag as the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion is heading back to Japan for the first time in six months, forcing him to miss ......2025
  • • Konosuke Takeshita Announced For DDT Pro Wrestling In November
    Konosuke Takeshita will return to DDT Pro Wrestling in November. DDT announced that Takeshita will compete at events on November 6, 8, and 9. Takeshita is the reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Zack Sabre Jr to win the title at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling. He has not competed in DDT since May, and … The post Konosuke Takeshita Announced For DDT Pro Wrestling In November app...2025
  • • Kota Ibushi Reveals Recovery Could Take Two Years
    AEW star Kota Ibushi has provided an update on the serious leg injury he suffered during the October 8th AEW Collision taping, revealing that doctors have advised a two-year recovery timeline before he can return to the ring. However, the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has made it clear he plans to defy medical expectations. […]...2025

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IWGP World Heavyweight injury and suspension

  • • Kota Ibushi Reveals Recovery Could Take Two Years
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  • • Hirooki Goto Announces NJPW Return At King Of Pro Wrestling
    It was announced during the NJPW Destruction in Kobe press conference that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto will make his in-ring return next month. Goto, sidelined with an elbow injury since losing the title to Zack Sabre Jr. at Tanahashi Jam in June, confirmed he will step back into the ring on October […] The post Hirooki Goto Announces NJPW Return At King Of Pro Wrestl...2025
  • • Reason Why Zack Sabre Jr. Won IWGP World Title At NJPW Tanahashi Jam
    Zack Sabre Jr. won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship from Hirooki Goto at NJPW Tanahashi Jam last month. It was later revealed that Goto would miss the G1 Climax tournament due to an injury. However, it appears that the injury did not influence the outcome of the title match. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting […] The post Reason Why Zack Sabre Jr. Won IWGP World Title At N...2025
  • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
    • 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
  • • 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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  • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt
    • 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
  • Former Champion Confirmed To Be Injured After Losing World Title
    • Former Champion Confirmed To Be Injured After Losing World Title
    NJPW has confirmed that the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has suffered an injury, and that he will not wrestle at an upcoming show. Hirooki Goto dropped the IWGP World […]...2025
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  • • Hirooki Goto Pulled From NJPW July 4 Show Due To Elbow Injury
    Hirooki Goto’s recent IWGP World Heavyweight Championship loss came with more bad news, as he has now been ruled out of action due to injury. The NJPW veteran will not be appearing at the company’s July 4 event at Tokyo’s Budokan due to an elbow injury sustained during his title...2025
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  • • Hirooki Goto To Miss July 4th NJPW Event With Elbow Injury
    Hirooki Goto is sidelined. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Hirooki Goto will miss the July 4th event with an elbow injury. From NJPW: Hirooki Goto, who competed with Zack Sabre Jr. over the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in Nagoya June 29, sustained an injury to his right elbow during the match, and as a result will be absent from competition on July 4 in the Tokyo Budokan. We apolo...2025
  • • Bishamon To Face Callum Newman And Great-O-Khan For Vacant IWGP Tag Team Titles At NJPW Wrestling Redzone
    New IWGP Tag Team Champions will be crowned at NJPW Wrestling Redzone on April 26. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) will face Callum Newman & Great-O-Khan at NJPW Wrestling Redzone for the vacant titles. The titles were vacated after Jeff Cobb's departure from NJPW. Cobb held the titles with Newman. From NJPW: New IWGP Tag Team Champions will be dec...2025
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    "Jon Moxley made history with his victory at NJPW Windy City Riot, where he won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship."

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    "Moxley shared his desire to one day win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, noting how it’d be […] The post Jon Moxley: I Am The Best F*cking Wrestler In The World, I’ll Have It All In New Japan appeared first on Wrestlezone."

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IWGP World Heavyweight trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Konosuke Takeshita Set To Miss Upcoming AEW Shows
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  • • Konosuke Takeshita: I’m Triple Contracted, But Not Exclusive. I Can Be On Any Tour I’m Called For
    Konosuke Takeshita is prepared to create a new IWGP in his image. Konosuke Takeshita recently captured the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship from Zack Sabre Jr. at NJPW King of Pro Wrestling. He already has a defense lined up against Hirooki Goto, but he’s also contracted to DDT and AEW. This isn’t slowing him down, however. … The post Konosuke Takeshita: I’m Triple Contr...2025
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  • • Fans At DDT Show Erupt In Applause When It Was Announced To Them That Konosuke Takeshita Won NJPW G1 Climax 35 Tournament
    Takeshita gets love from DDT. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax 35 Final took place on August 17th, and the finals saw Konosuke Takeshita clash with EVIL. In what was a 26-minute bout, Takeshita was able to emerge victorious to win the tournament and secure his shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Takeshita is contracted … The post Fans At DDT Show Erupt In Applause When ...2025
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  • Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
    • Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
    @njpw1972 The Good Brothers were also back after the 90-day period following their release, and Friday night’s show in Southern California also featured a controversial finish in the men’s World title match. New Japan Pro-Wrestling closed their Resurgence PPV in Ontario, California last night (May 9) with a former WWE star in the main event. It opened with the surprise debut of another for...2025
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  • • Tetsuya Naito Insinuates Tension With NJPW Officials Led To His Departure
    Tetsuya Naito has dismissed rumors that he sought a higher salary from NJPW before choosing not to renew his contract. Earlier this month, NJPW announced Naito’s departure, and the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion spoke with Tokyo Sports to address the speculation surrounding his exit. You can check out some highlights from the interview below: […] The post Tetsuya Naito Insinuates Ten...2025
  • • Backstage Update On Where Tetsuya Naito May End Up Next After NJPW Departure
    Fightful Select has shared an update on former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito. As we previously reported here on eWn, New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced Naito’s departure from the promotion following the expiration of his contract. Since then, he has been working in NJPW as a free agent. According to sources within NJPW, […] The post Backstage Update On Where Tet...2025
  • Tetsuya Naito Could Be Headed to AEW After NJPW Exit
    • Tetsuya Naito Could Be Headed to AEW After NJPW Exit
    Tetsuya Naito is officially done with his NJPW contract—and now all eyes are on where the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion could end up next. While some fans are hoping ......2025
  • • 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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  • Rumored WWE-target Jeff Cobb is officially leaving New Japan
    • Rumored WWE-target Jeff Cobb is officially leaving New Japan
    Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The Tag titles he won just nine days ago have been vacated. Cobb will wrestle Hiroshi Tanahashi on Saturday, and then... Two weekends ago at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Sakura Genesis event, United Empire’s Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman won the IWGP Tag Team championship from Los Ingobernables de Japon’s Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito. As we noted at the time, ...2025
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  • Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push
    • 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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  • • Top AEW Star To Miss Upcoming Tapings Due To DDT-Pro Return
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  • • NJPW “Destruction in Kobe” results (9/24): Vetter’s review of Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ren Narita for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Gabe Kidd vs. Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Global Title
    By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “Destruction in Kobe” results (9/24): Vetter’s review of Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ren Narita for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Gabe Kidd vs. Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Global Title appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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  • • NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/28/25): Zack Sabre Jr. Retains IWGP World Title, NOAH Wrestlers Appear
    Full results from the event. World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan, played host to New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Destruction in Kobe show on September 28th. There were 4,672 people in attendance to see the show, and it was headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against HOUSE OF TORTURE’s Ren Narita. There … The post NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results...2025
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  • • AEW COLLISION HITS & MISSES (8/16): Ace Austin is All Elite, Statlander wins 100k, Jet Speed vs. Death Riders, IWGP World Heavyweight Title #1 Contenders main event
    To help you navigate, my “Hits” are ordered from best to worst. Each review includes a historical tidbit and a final grade. With that said, let’s move into the high points of this week’s episode. [...]...2025
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  • • AEW Collision results (8/16): Powell’s live review of Hechicero vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty vs. Daniel Garcia for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door
    By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post AEW Collision results (8/16): Powell’s live review of Hechicero vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Lee Moriarty vs. Daniel Garcia for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
  • • Zack Sabre Jr, Konosuke Takeshita, Shota Umino Advance To NJPW G1 Climax 35 Playoffs
    Zack Sabre Jr, Konosuke Takeshita, and Shota Umino are headed to the playoffs in the NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament. ZSJ, the reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, topped B block with a 7-2 record and 14 points. His two losses came against Shota Umino and Ren Narita. Umino finished second in the block, winning on … The post Zack Sabre Jr, Konosuke Takeshita, Shota Umino Advance To NJPW G1 ...2025
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  • • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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  • • Hirooki Goto Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 With Injury
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  • • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt
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  • • Hirooki Goto To Miss July 4th NJPW Event With Elbow Injury
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IWGP World Heavyweight parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • Konosuke Takeshita Opens Up On Yuka Sakazaki’s Support During The G1 Climax
    • Konosuke Takeshita Opens Up On Yuka Sakazaki’s Support During The G1 Climax
    G1 Climax 35 winner Konosuke Takeshita discussed his wife Yuka Sakazaki‘s role in him winning NJPW’s biggest tournament. On Sunday, August 17, Konosuke Takeshita defeated EVIL in the finals of the G1 Climax 35 to become the tournament’s grand winner. This entitles him to a future shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. His big […] The post Konosuke Takeshita Opens ...2025
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  • • Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
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  • A legend says goodbye & a surprise title change at NJPW Windy City Riot
    • A legend says goodbye & a surprise title change at NJPW Windy City Riot
    @njpw1972 Hiroshi Tanahashi put AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita over in his final U.S. match to close a fun night in Chicago for New Japan and its fans. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their latest show in the United States last night (April 11) in Chicago. Mr. Ares got us ready for Windy City Riot with their preview, now here are the results and highlights. The show was promoted around Hiroshi Tana...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
    • 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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  • • New IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Crowned At NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka
    Hirooki Goto finally won the big one. Hirooki Goto won the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW THe New Beginning in Osaka, defeating Zack Sabre Jr in the main event. The finish saw Goto connect with multiple GTRs to pin Sabre and win the title. An emotional Goto celebrated in the ring with his family after the bout. .@510njpw "GTR" Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52#NJPW #nj...2025
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  • Dynamite recap & reactions: Kenny Omega is back!
    • Dynamite recap & reactions: Kenny Omega is back!
    AEW’s YouTube AEW Dynamite (Jan. 8, 2025) emanated from F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN. The broadcast featured the return of Kenny Omega, Will Hobbs earning a world title shot, Jon Moxley choking Adam Copeland, and more. Catch up on all the details with excellent play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth. Kenny Omega is back! Kenny Omega is back in All Elite Wrestling, and it feels right. Omeg...2025
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  • • Zack Sabre Jr: Nigel McGuinness Still Owes Me A Singles Match, I Think That Has To Happen
    Zack Sabre Jr. wants to face "Big Nige". Nigel McGuinness stepped away from wrestling in 2011, and he transitioned to commentary. He made his in-ring return at AEW All In 2024, as he competed in the Casino Gauntlet Match. During the bout, he squared off Zack Sabre Jr. McGuinness later faced Bryan Danielson at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam, and he also took on Lee Moriarty at ROH Final Battle. Speaking ...2025
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  • Several new champs crowned in the Tokyo Dome today
    • Several new champs crowned in the Tokyo Dome today
    @njpw1972 Seven of Wrestle Kingdom 19‘s ten matches were for a title or titles, so it should come as no surprise that several of them changed hands. We’ve already covered Konosuke Takeshita adding the NEVER Openweight championship to his AEW International one, and the unfortunate circumstances around El Desperado reclaiming the IWGP Junior Heavyweight belt. In addition to those, three othe...2025
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  • Jon Moxley Reflects On ‘Humbling’ IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win
    • Jon Moxley Reflects On ‘Humbling’ IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win
    Jon Moxley dethroned Tetsuya Naito to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at NJPW Windy City Riot. While speaking to FanNation, Moxley opened up about how he felt after getting the win. “Those moments in the ring are like a drug,” said Moxley. “It was a great atmosphere, it was a crazy moment. I […] The post Jon Moxley Reflects On ‘Humbling’ IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win appear...2024
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  • Jon Moxley Defeats Tetsuya Naito, Wins IWGP World Title At NJPW Windy City Riot
    • Jon Moxley Defeats Tetsuya Naito, Wins IWGP World Title At NJPW Windy City Riot
    Jon Moxley made history with his victory at NJPW Windy City Riot, where he won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In the main event of NJPW Windy City Riot, Jon Moxley defeated Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. It took multiple Death Riders, but in the end, Moxley, who was bleeding profusely, […] The post Jon Moxley Defeats Tetsuya Naito, Wins IWGP World Tit...2024
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  • • Jon Moxley Comments On Winning IWGP World Heavyweight Title
    Jon Moxley says he goes where he wants and does what he wants, and nobody can stop him. At NJPW Windy City Riot, AEW star Jon Moxley beat Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In doing so, he became a Global Grand Slam Champion, as he came the first wrestler to hold […] The post Jon Moxley Comments On Winning IWGP World Heavyweight Title appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024
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  • Jon Moxley Segment Added To 4/17 AEW Dynamite Following IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win
    • Jon Moxley Segment Added To 4/17 AEW Dynamite Following IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win
    Following his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship victory this weekend, Jon Moxley will return to "AEW Dynamite" on April 17 for the first time in weeks....2024
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  • • Jon Moxley: I Am The Best F*cking Wrestler In The World, I’ll Have It All In New Japan
    Jon Moxley wants to make more history. Tokyo Sports recently spoke with Jon Moxley during his tour in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Moxley defeated El Desperado in a ‘Final Death’ match at night two of NJPW STRONG Independence Day. Moxley shared his desire to one day win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, noting how it’d be […] The post Jon Moxley: I Am The Best F*cking Wrestler In Th...2023
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  • Bully Ray’s Insightful Take on Jon Moxley’s IWGP Championship Celebration on AEW Dynamite
    • Bully Ray’s Insightful Take on Jon Moxley’s IWGP Championship Celebration on AEW Dynamite
    One Big Thing Bully Ray, WWE Hall of Famer, praised Jon Moxley’s celebratory promo on “AEW Dynamite” following his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship win. Ray highlighted the energy and positive message Moxley brought to AEW, marking a strong opening for the show. Key Takeaways Moxley’s victory at NJPW Windy City Riot led to his first […] The post Bully Ray’s Insight...2024
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  • • Major Matches Made for Dominion June 4!
    Four title matches official; Jon Moxley in action   After an explosive night at Dontaku May 3, new challenges, new issues and new contenders have made for new matches made official for Dominion on June 4.  Yota Tsuji will challenge IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA. Last night at Dontaku, SANADA retained the world title in […]...2023
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  • • The Jungle Boy heel run begins
    TDE Wrestling IWGP World Heavyweight champion SANADA was pretty dismissive of his Forbidden Door challenger heading into AEW & New Japan’s June 25 PPV. That challenger, Jungle Boy Jack Perry, didn’t pay much more respect to his opponent at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena as both men spent the build saying they were unfamiliar with their opponent. With Perry’s JungleHOOK teammate looking on from...2023
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  • AEW Star Konosuke Takeshita Targets Jon Moxley’s IWGP Title
    • AEW Star Konosuke Takeshita Targets Jon Moxley’s IWGP Title
    One Big Thing AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita has publicly challenged Jon Moxley for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, sparking anticipation for a high-profile title match. Key Highlights Jon Moxley successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Powerhouse Hobbs on AEW Dynamite. Post-match, Konosuke Takeshita confronted Moxley, setting the stage for a potential showdow...2024
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  • • Konosuke Takeshita Set To Miss Upcoming AEW Shows
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  • • Konosuke Takeshita Forced To Miss AEW Shows Due To Japan Return
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  • AEW Star Konosuke Takeshita Schedule Update After World Championship Win
    • AEW Star Konosuke Takeshita Schedule Update After World Championship Win
    An update has emerged on AEW star Konosuke Takeshita’s schedule, following Takeshita winning NJPW’s IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Konosuke Takeshita is now NJPW’s top champion, after defeating Zack Sabre Jr […]...2025
  • • NJPW Announces Full Card For NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the full lineup for NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling. The event will be headlined by Zack Sabre Jr defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Konosuke Takeshita. The co-main event pits Gabe Kidd against Yota Tsuji in a clash for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title. The IWGP Tag Team Titles are also … The post NJPW Announces Full Card For NJPW King Of ...2025
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  • AEW Forbidden Door 2025 PPV card: Dream match alert!
    • AEW Forbidden Door 2025 PPV card: Dream match alert!
    The card for Forbidden Door already looked juicy. Now, a dream match has been added. Nigel McGuinness earned the right to challenge Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in London, England. That matchup has great potential to be a technical wrestling masterpiece. On top of it being a first-time singles clash, McGuinness […]...2025
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  • • Updated Lineup For AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door PPV
    Following Saturday night’s episode of AEW Collision, the company announced an updated lineup for the upcoming AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view event. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. will defend his title against Nigel McGuinness. This match was determined after McGuinness won a 4-Way Match to become the #1 contender for the IWGP […]...2025
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  • • Zack Sabre Jr, Konosuke Takeshita, Shota Umino Advance To NJPW G1 Climax 35 Playoffs
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  • • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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  • • Aaron Wolf To Appear At NJPW Tanahashi Jam, Will Deliver Speech In The Ring
    The Olympic Gold medalist is scheduled for the event. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi is going to be presenting his self-produced 'Tanahashi Jam' event on June 29th at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya. The announcement was pushed out that new NJPW signee and Olympic Gold medalist Aaron Wolf will be appearing at the show. Wolf is scheduled to deliver a speech in the ring. The judo athlete's in-ring debut ...2025
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  • • 10-Man Tag Team Match Joins NJPW Tanahashi Jam Lineup
    The card is finalized. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi pushed out the final match announcement for his self-produced Tanahashi Jam show on June 29th. A 10-man tag team match is joining the lineup. The team of Yuya Uemura, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi, Toru Yano, and YOSHI-HASHI is going to clash with HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, Don Fale & Chase Owens). As of this writing, here...2025
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IWGP World Heavyweight rumors, scandals

  • • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt
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  • • Hirooki Goto: At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, I'd Love To Face Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada Or Katsuyori Shibata
    Goto would love to go into G1 season and Forbidden Door as champion. Hirooki Goto has been reigning as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion since February. He's had six defenses of the belt with his next coming up against Shingo Takagi at Dominion on June 15th. To promote his upcoming defense, Goto was interviewed by NJPW1972.com. AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on 8/24 in London, England was brought up. Got...2025
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  • • Tetsuya Naito Insinuates Tension With NJPW Officials Led To His Departure
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  • • NJPW Announces Departure Of Former IWGP World Champion
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