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• Will Ospreay Targets The New Hayabusa, WrestleCon: Newark News, Tito Santana Note
During a recent appearance on the “3NT Wrestling” podcast, Will Ospreay discussed the rise of a new Hayabusa in wrestling. Ospreay had already paid respect to the original Hayabusa, the late Eiji Ezaki, with his ring gear. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion also expressed his interest in facing the new Hayabusa. Ospreay said, “I […] The post Will Ospreay Targets The New H...2025
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• Yota Tsuji Displeased With NJPW US Shows, Says He'll Stop Participating If There Isn't More Respect
New Japan Pro-Wrestling was in California for NJPW Resurgence, an event headlined by AZM winning the IWGP Women's Championship from Mercedes Mone in a triple threat match that also included Mina Shirakawa. The IWGP World Heavyweight Title bout between Hirooki Goto and Zack Sabre Jr served as the co-main event. This was the second straight NJPW in US show where the IWGP World Heavyweight Title wa...2025
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• Will Ospreay Wants To Wrestle Hirooki Goto: We've Never Wrestled, Forbidden Door's Coming Up
Will Ospreay has never gotten the chance to wrestle the current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto and would like the opportunity to change that. Will Ospreay was a pillar performer for NJPW before leaving the company in 2024 to become a full-time AEW wrestler. Of all the classic matches he's participated in, he never got to wrestle Hirooki Goto one-on-one. During a recent interview with...2025
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• Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi, Konosuke Takeshita vs. Boltin Oleg Official For NJPW Dominion
Three matches are official for NJPW Dominion. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Shingo Takagi at NJPW Dominion on June 15. Plus, Konosuke Takeshita defends his NEVER Openweight Championship against Boltin Oleg. Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi takes on Yuya Uemura as part of his retirement tour. From NJPW: After Hirooki Goto's ...2025
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• NJPW “Resurgence” results (5/9): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Mercedes Mone vs. AZM vs. Mina Shirakawa for the NJPW Strong Women’s Title
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• 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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• 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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• 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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"Jon Moxley made history with his victory at NJPW Windy City Riot, where he won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship."

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• Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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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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• 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

@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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• 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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• NJPW “Resurgence” results (5/9): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Mercedes Mone vs. AZM vs. Mina Shirakawa for the NJPW Strong Women’s Title
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• Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
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• NJPW Resurgence (5/9/2025) Results: Mercedes Moné, Young Bucks, Good Brothers, Takeshita, ZSJ, More
New Japan Pro-Wrestling hosted the “Battle In The Valley” event on May 9, 2025. The event aired on NJPW World live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The show was headlined by Mercedes Mone defending his NJPW STRONG Women’s Title against AZM & Mina Shirakawa. The full results are listed below. NJPW Battle In The Valley (5/9/2025). Pre-Show: CJ Tino def. Allan Breeze. Pre-Show: Bea Pri...2025
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• Hirooki Goto Retains IWGP World Heavyweight Title At NJPW Resurgence, Will Defend Against Shingo Takagi At NJPW Dominion
Hirooki Goto retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Resurgence. However, he did so on a technicality. The match's finish came when former champion Zach Sabre Jr pinned the champion with a bridge, but because both men's shoulders were down, it constituted a double pin and a successful retention on a draw. Zack Sabre Jr. became incensed and immediately locked the referee in a fro...2025
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• NJPW “Wrestling Dontaku – Night Two” results (5/4): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Callum Newman for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Yota Tsuji vs. Yuya Uemura for the IWGP Global Title
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “Wrestling Dontaku – Night Two” results (5/4): Vetter’s review of Hirooki Goto vs. Callum Newman for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Yota Tsuji vs. Yuya Uemura for the IWGP Global Title appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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• Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Zack Sabre Jr At NJPW Resurgence
The next two IWGP World Heavyweight Title bouts are set. Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Zack Sabre Jr at NJPW Resurgence on May 9th. The winner will defend against Shingo Takagi at NJPW Dominion on June 15th. The bouts were agreed to at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku after Goto successfully defended his title against Callum Newman in the main event. After the m...2025
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• NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night Two Results (5/4): Two Title Bouts, Tetsuya Naito And BUSHI Final NJPW Match
New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night two of its NJPW Wrestling Dontaku event on May 4th from Fukuoka Convention Center in Fukuoka, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night Two Results (5/4) - Katsuya Murashima & Ryusuke Taguchi def. Jet Wei & Hitamaru Sasaki - Gedo & Taiji Ishimori def. Batten Burabura & MentaiKid - Master Wato & YOS...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito And NJPW Mutually Agree To Not Renew Contract
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• Dogpound Cage Match, Konosuke Takeshita Mystery Partner, More Set For NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night One
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the lineup for NJPW Wrestling Dontaku night one on May 3rd. The night will be headlined by a Dogpound Steel Cage match pitting Bullet Club WAR DOGS against House of Torture. WAR DOGS will be represented by David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney, Clark Connors, and Taiji Ishimori. SANADA, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, SHO, Ren Narita, and EVIL make up team House of Tortur...2025
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• Two Title Bouts, Tajiri, STARDOM Showcase, More Announced For NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night Two
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the lineup for night two of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku night two on May 4th. The event will be headlined by Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Callum Newman. The co-main event sees Yota Tsuji defending the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title against Yuya Uemura. In a special ten-man tag, Tajiri will team with Ryota Chikuzen, YOH, Toru Yan...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

@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

@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!

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
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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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• 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
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

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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• Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi, Konosuke Takeshita vs. Boltin Oleg Official For NJPW Dominion
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• Opponents revealed for Good Brothers, Zack Sabre Jr. at MLP Northern Rising

@MapleLeafPW Gallows & Anderson return to the indies (after an expected return to New Japan the night before). Here’s who they and ZSJ will be facing May 10 in Toronto. Scott D’Amore’s Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling previously announced the presence of the Good Brothers and Zack Sabre Jr. for the Northern Rising event on May 10 in Toronto. Now, their opponents have been revealed. The Good Brothe...2025
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• Dog Collar Showdown and Three Championship Matches Set for NJPW Dominion
Four matches have now been confirmed for NJPW Dominion, which is set to take place at Osaka-jo Hall on June 15. Shingo Takagi is scheduled to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. His opponent will be determined following NJPW Resurgence, where current champion Hirooki Goto will put the title...2025
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• Three Title Bouts, Dog Collar Deathmatch Official For NJPW Dominion
Four matches are official for NJPW Dominion. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Shingo Takagi will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW Dominion on June 15. Shingo will face either Hirooki Goto or Zack Sabre Jr for the title. Goto and ZSJ will battle at NJPW Resurgence for the championship. Plus, Yota Tsuji will defend the IWGP Global Championship against Gabe Kidd. The two...2025
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• Drew McIntyre Names Matches That He Considers Perfect; Shawn Michaels, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, The Rock, More Featured
Drew McIntyre is still active on Dropkickd. On Tuesday, May 6, Drew McIntyre created another list on the Dropkickd app. Compared to his first list, McIntyre's was a bit more serious this time around, as he named a number of matches that he considers to be perfect. The list, which can be found by clicking here, contains the following matches: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker - WWE WrestleMania 25...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito And NJPW Mutually Agree To Not Renew Contract
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• Dogpound Cage Match, Konosuke Takeshita Mystery Partner, More Set For NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night One
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• Two Title Bouts, Tajiri, STARDOM Showcase, More Announced For NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night Two
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• David Finlay Says He And Zack Sabre Jr. Bring Out The Best In Each Other
David Finlay believes he and Zack Sabre Jr. bring out the best in each other when they wrestle. Finlay and Sabre Jr. have wrestled twice in the past and, each time, the matches have wowed fans. Finlay believes that's because the two have great chemistry and bring out the best in each other. That's what Finlay told Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp in a recent interview, in preparation for his match with...2025
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• David Finlay On Reaction To Him Becoming Leader Of Bullet Club: To Quote Michael Jordan, 'I Took That Shit Personally'
David Finlay is not afraid to let spite guide him and he is fully aware of what fans have said and are saying about him. He doesn't care. Finlay is preparing for one of the most important matches of his career at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Windy City Riot. On a card full of big matches, Finlay is a part of one of the night's biggest and he's gearing up, once again, to prove the doubters wrong. Tha...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

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the shocking departure of former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito. Earlier this week, NJPW announced the abrupt exit of Jeff Cobb following speculation […]...2025
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• Two Title Bouts, Tajiri, STARDOM Showcase, More Announced For NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night Two
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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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• Zack Sabre Jr. To Ricochet: You’ve Been All Around The World But You Haven’t Grown Any F*cking Hair, Have You?
Zack Sabre Jr makes fun of Ricochet. Ricochet made his shocking return to New Japan Pro Wrestling at the Power Struggle event, attacking IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. after his match with Shingo Takagi. Ricochet then challenged Sabre to a match with NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. During the Power Struggle backstage presser, Sabre had some choice words for Ricochet, calling him out ...2024
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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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