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• NJPW Announces Full Card For Sakura Genesis 2025
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 will be held on April 5 in Tokyo at Ryōgoku Kokugikan. The event will feature six title matches, and you can check out the lineup below: * IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Hirooki Goto (c) vs. David Finlay * IWGP Global Championship: Yota Tsuji (c) vs. EVIL * IWGP Tag Team Championships: Tetsuya Naito & […] The post NJPW Announces Full Card For Sakura Genesis...2025
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• Hirooki Goto vs. David Finlay Headlines NJPW Sakura Genesis, Full Lineup Announced
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the full lineup for NJPW Sakura Genesis, which takes place on April 5. The night will be headlined by Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against New Japan Cup winner David Finlay. The co-main event sees Yota Tsuji defending the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title against EVIL. Four other title matches are on the card. NJPW Sakura Genesis (4/5) I...2025
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• David Finlay Wins New Japan Cup 2025
David Finlay won the NJPW New Japan Cup 2025, defeating Shota Umino in the finals. The finish saw Finlay hit Overkill for the victory. With this victory, Finlay will now challenge Hirooki Goto for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. .@THEdavidfinlay "Powerbomb" Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/CcdQ1XamUA#NJPW #njpwworld #njcup pic.twitter.com/763TqhqOes — NJPW WORLD (@njpwworld) M...2025
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• David Finlay To Face Shota Umino In Finals Of NJPW New Japan Cup 2025
David Finlay will meet Shota Umino in the finals of the NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 tournament. The finals will take place on March 20th. The winner will earn a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by Hirooki Goto. Umino defeated Shingo Takagi in the semifinals while Finlay bested Zack Sabre Jr to set up the finals showdown. Next! THURSDAY it's the New Japan Cup...2025
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• The always impressive IYO SKY impressed us again

WWE.com Everybody who comes to Cageside Seats has an opinion about what's going on in pro wrestling — Wrestler Rankings are where YOU let us know YOURS. Cast a vote in the comments. Give us the five performers you think entertained or impressed the most in the last week, and feel free to talk about why. We also have the outcome of last week's voting, the results of which make up our annua...2025
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• NJPW “New Japan Cup” results (3/15): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Yuji Nagata for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, four quarterfinal tournament matches
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “New Japan Cup” results (3/15): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Yuji Nagata for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, four quarterfinal tournament matches appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....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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• NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka Results (2/11): Zack Sabre Jr vs. Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji vs. Gabe Kidd
New Japan Pro-Wrestling held its NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka event on February 11 from EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka Results (2/11) - United Empire (Francesco Akira & Jeff Cobb) def. El Desperado & Katsuya Murashima - Akira and Desperado have a staredown. - Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Togi Ma...2025
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• Zack Sabre Jr: My Darts Technique Is So Ferocious That I Almost Blew My Arm Out
Zack Sabre Jr. goes hard. At the NJPW Road to the New Beginning event on February 3rd, CHAOS (YOH, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, and YOSHI-HASHI) and El Desperado defeated TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa, Hartley Jackson, Kosei Fujita, Robbie Eagles and Zack Sabre Jr.) In his post-match comments, Sabre Jr. shared his thoughts following his loss. He then noted that he hurt his arm, but Hirooki Goto was not respo...2025
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• IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title Match, TV Title Bout Announced For NJPW Road To New Beginning Events
Two title matches have been announced for NJPW's Road to The New Beginning events. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced multiple matches for the NJPW Road to the New Beginning tour. At the January 22nd event, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion El Desperado and Hirooki Goto will face IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. and Kosei Fujita. Then, at the January 23rd event, Ryohei Oiwa will face Y...2025
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• AEW World Title Bout Set For AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage
Powerhouse Hobbs earned a shot at the AEW World Title, winning the Casino Gauntlet on the January 8th episode of AEW Dynamite. Hobbs will challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Title at AEW Maximum Carnage on January 15th. Hobbs entered the gauntlet at number seven and pinned Kyle O'Reilly following a spinebuster. HOBBS WINS RAAAAAH #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/tS2I4H1phQ — s e t h (@futurafre...2025
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• 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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• Ricochet Appears At NJPW Power Struggle, Challenges Zack Sabre Jr. To Match At Wrestle Dynasty

Ricochet stepped into an NJPW ring for the first time in years at NJPW Power Struggle. Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Shingo Takagi to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. After the bell, Ricochet crashed his celebration. He dropped Sabre Jr. with a springboard clothesline. Ricochet proceeded to challenge Sabre Jr. to […] The post Ricochet Appears At NJPW Power Struggle...2024
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• Ospreay tries to prove that AEW really is ‘where the best wrestle’

AEW Dynamite airs tonight (Apr. 17) with a live show from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the final episode of Dynamite during the seven week build towards Dynasty, which takes place on Sunday (Apr. 21). Will Ospreay tries to prove that AEW really is “where the best wrestle” Ever since AEW President Tony Khan brought in big name free agents Will Ospreay, Kazuchik...2024
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• Jack Perry joins New Japan’s most hated faction

njpw1972.com At Mar. 6’s 52nd Anniversary show, the AEW exile won his first NJPW match and became a member of House of Torture. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their 52nd Anniversary event on Mar. 6 in Ota. Among other things, the show featured the in-ring debut of AEW’s Jack Perry. Perry, who was suspended by AEW following his role in the incident which led to CM Punk’s firing at All In: Lo...2024
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• Will Ospreay Cleared For Action, Set To Compete At 1PW Event
Will Ospreay has been cleared to wrestle. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion has been out of action since the New Japan Cup last month, where he suffered a shoulder injury in his second-round matchup that forced him to withdraw from the annual tournament. Ospreay recently stated in a post online that he doesn’t want […] The post Will Ospreay Cleared For Action, Set To Compete A...2023
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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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• Jeff Cobb has fun with WWE rumors before advancing in New Japan Cup

@njpwworld The big man used the fact his name’s been floating around the rumor mill to promote his 2nd round clash with Testuya Naito, and tease the internet a bit. They don’t have any sources claiming that Jeff Cobb is already on WWE’s internal roster like Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp does, but the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter does confirm yesterday’s report from Fightful that there ...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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• Zack Sabre Jr. Names Which AEW Stars He Wants To Face

Zack Sabre Jr. is interested in facing several of AEW‘s top stars. The working relationship between AEW and NJPW has led to plenty of crossover matches, and many are still on the table. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. has competed for AEW multiple times, and he has his sights set on some noteworthy […] The post Zack Sabre Jr. Names Which AEW Stars He Wants To Face appear...2025
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• NEVER Openweight Title Bout Added To NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
Konosuke Takeshita will defend his NEVER Openweight Title against Oleg Boltin at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. The match was confirmed by NJPW. From NJPW: An already stacked lineup for February 11 in Osaka that will see four big singles matchups and four major title bouts previously announced, now has a fifth title on the line! Immediately after retaining NEVER Openweight and AEW...2025
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• 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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• Ospreay tries to prove that AEW really is ‘where the best wrestle’
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• Jack Perry joins New Japan’s most hated faction
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• Will Ospreay Defeats Konosuke Takeshita In Full-Time AEW Debut At Revolution

Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay was successful in his first outing as a contracted AEW talent....2024
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• Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
Kazuchika Okada doesn't intend to return to NJPW. Kazuchika Okada wrestled his final NJPW match at night two of NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo on February 24, competing in a multi-man bout and coming away with the victory by pinning Callum Newman. After Tetsuya Naito successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Title in the main event against SANADA, he was joined in the ring by Okada, and the ...2024
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• David Finlay Wins New Japan Cup 2025
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• David Finlay To Face Shota Umino In Finals Of NJPW New Japan Cup 2025
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• The always impressive IYO SKY impressed us again
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• NJPW “New Japan Cup” results (3/15): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Yuji Nagata for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, four quarterfinal tournament matches
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• NJPW New Japan Cup Night 6 Results (3/15): Semi Finals Set, Goto Defends vs Nagata
New Japan Pro Wrestling held the latest night of the New Japan Cup tournament on March 15th from the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. You can check out the full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and the highlights from the show below. NJPW New Japan Cup Night 6 Results (3/15) - Tomohiro Ishii & YOSHI-HASHI def. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) ...2025
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• El Desperado vs. Clark Connors, IWGP Junior Tag Team Title Bout Announced For NJPW Junior Genesis
The junior heavyweights will take center stage before NJPW Sakura Genesis. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that El Desperado will defend the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Clark Connors at NJPW Junior Genesis on April 4. Plus IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Robbie X & Taiji Ishimori will defend their titles against Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles. From NJPW: With Sakura Genesi...2025
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• NJPW “53rd Anniversary Event” results (3/6): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, El Desperado vs. Francesco Akira for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “53rd Anniversary Event” results (3/6): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, El Desperado vs. Francesco Akira for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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• Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
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• NJPW 53rd Anniversary Show Results (3/6): Hirooki Goto vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Desperado vs. Francesco Akira
New Japan Pro-Wrestling held its NJPW 53rd Anniversary Event on March 6th from Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW 53rd Anniversary Show Results (3/6) - NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) def. Master Wato - BULLET CLUB (Bad Luck Fale & Chase Owens) def. TMDK (Hartley Jackson & Ryohei Oiwa) - BULLET CLUB ...2025
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• Mercedes Mone To Compete At NJPW Resurgence
Mercedes Mone will be in action at NJPW Resurgence on May 9. Mone is the reigning NJPW Strong Women's Champion. An opponent for Mone was not announced. ------------ The CEO is coming back to SoCal! ------------ MAY 9, #njpwSTRONG Women's Champion @mercedesvarnado will be in action at #njresurgence in the @toyotaarena! TICKETS: https://t.co/eOLc5yUTH9 pic.twitter.com/OlJ2LUUkDO — NJPW Global (@n...2025
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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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• 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!
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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
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• 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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• Ospreay tries to prove that AEW really is ‘where the best wrestle’
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• Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
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• Heel Jungle Boy ditches entrance music, brags about banging hot girlfriend
AEW’s YouTube Jungle Boy Jack Perry turned heel at Forbidden Door on Sunday night, taking out his frustrations after losing to IWGP World Heavyweight champion SANADA by delivering an unprovoked attack to his tag partner HOOK. He got some microphone time on June 28’s Dynamite to talk about what happened. As expected, Perry told the production crew to cut off his popular entrance music (Balt...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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• 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

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

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
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• 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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• NJPW Announces Full Card For Sakura Genesis 2025
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• Hirooki Goto vs. David Finlay Headlines NJPW Sakura Genesis, Full Lineup Announced
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• Adam Cole: The Idea Of Being Able To Wrestle For NJPW Again Is Very High Up On My List
Adam Cole wants to return to NJPW. Before signing with WWE in 2017, Adam Cole had started to work with New Japan Pro Wrestling on a frequent basis, even defending his ROH World Championship against Kyle O'Reilly at Wrestle Kingdom 11. Since signing with AEW in 2021, Cole hasn't made his return to the promotion despite challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at the Forbidden Door e...2025
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• Mercedes Mone To Compete At NJPW Resurgence
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• IWGP World Heavyweight Title To Be Defend At NJPW US Events
The IWGP World Heavyweight Title will be defended at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 11 and NJPW Resurgence on May 9. Hirooki Goto is the reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. From NJPW: Huge events are coming up for NJPW in the United States this spring! With tickets already flying for Windy City Riot in Chicago's Wintrust Arena April , and set to go on sale Friday for Resurgence in Ontario...2025
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• New Japan Cup 2025 Full Bracket Revealed: 24 Wrestlers Competing for IWGP World
The full field for the New Japan Cup 2025 has been officially announced, with the tournament winner earning an opportunity to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The tournament will feature a total of 24 competitors. Of these, 16 wrestlers will face off in first-round matchups, while the other...2025
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• Hirooki Goto vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi Headlines NJPW 53rd Anniversary, Full Card Revealed
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the lineup for their 53rd Anniversary Show on March 6. The night will be headlined by Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Hiroshi Tanahashi. The co-main event sees El Desperado defending the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Francesco Akira. The full lineup is below. NJPW 53rd Anniversary (3/6) - IWGP World Heavyweight Champions...2025
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• NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 Bracket Revealed
The annual NJPW New Japan Cup will begin on March 7th with 24 wrestlers vying to earn a shot at Hirooki Goto and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The tournament will conclude on March 20th. The winner will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW Sakura Genesis on April 5. Here are the first round matches: March 7: Korakuen Hall Yota Tsuji (4th entry, 2nd consecutive. 2024...2025
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• NJPW Announces Full Lineup For The New Beginning In Osaka Event On February 11
The post NJPW Announces Full Lineup For The New Beginning In Osaka Event On February 11 first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) recently announced the full lineup of The New Beginning In Osaka event, which is set to take place on Tuesday, February 11th, at the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan. You can check out the full lineup below: IWGP World Heavyweight Championship...2025
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• Zack Sabre Jr.: Nobody Has More Choices Of Finishing Their Opponents In Wrestling Than I Do
Zack Sabre Jr believes he can choose how to finish a match more than any other wrestler. At AEW x NJPW Wrestle Dynasty earlier this month, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. defended his championship successfully against AEW's Ricochet just one night removed from successfully defending his title against Shota Umino at Wrestle Kingdom. While speaking to NJPW in a new interview about his...2025
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: Kenny Omega is back!
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• Zack Sabre Jr: Maybe I'll Have A Mid-Career Crisis And Shave My Head When I Lose IWGP World Title
Zack Sabre Jr. says he'd look ridiculous with a bald head. Zack Sabre Jr.'s career reached new heights in 2024, as he won the NJPW G1 Climax. He went on to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Sabre Jr. is set to defend the title against Shota Umino at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. In an interview that NJPW shared on their YouTube channel, Zack Sabre Jr. discussed his current run and quipped th...2025
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• Punk’s AEW return show said to include ‘another major name debut or return’
All Elite Wrestling It hasn’t been announced yet, but signs continue to back up reports AEW is launching a new weekly series this summer. The two hour show called Collision is said to be coming to TNT on Saturday nights — starting with a big June 17 episode from Chicago’s United Center that will be built around the return of CM Punk. But there might be more reasons to get excited about tha...2023
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• Jay White Not Expected To Sign With WWE
Jay White is one of the most buzzworthy free agents in the wrestling world, and according to a new report, it doesn’t appear that he’s bound for WWE. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and Bullet Club member lost a Loser Leaves Japan match in February, and he then came up short in a Loser […] The post Jay White Not Expected To Sign With WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone....2023
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