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• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 33 Night 12 Results: Updated Standings & Semifinal Lineup
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) presented the final night of the round-robin stage of the ongoing Best of the Super Juniors 33 from Korakuen Hall earlier[.........] The post NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 33 Night 12 Results: Updated Standings & Semifinal Lineup appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
• 5-Star BOOK Reviews: Jushin Liger’s Books, Parts IV & V

Welcome back to my coverage of Jushin Liger’s books. Today we’ll cover Liger’s post-excursion period back in New Japan, the things he goes through to improve and distinguish himself from his peers, and how he became the Beast God of Thunder. Because there will be coverage of both periods of his career I’ll refer to […]...2026
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• NJPW Teaming With JapanesePod101 To Teach Japanese Through Pro Wrestling

NJPW has announced a new partnership. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced a partnership with JapanesePod101 to help teach fans Japanese. From NJPW: New Japan Pro-Wrestling is pleased to announce a new collaborative project with JapanesePod101. Through an extensive library of video and social content together with carefully curated online lessons, JapanesePod101 is a long established leader … T...2026
• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night 12 Results (6/3): Final Night Of Block Action

New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night 12 of its NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament on June 3 from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results are below. NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night 12 Results (6/3) Best Of The Super Junior 33 Block B: SHO [12] def. … The post NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night 12 Results (6/3): Final Night Of Block Action appeare...2026
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• WWE sets up another NXT vs. AEW battle, and this time both are bringing partners

Coming into this week, there were already a pair of big pro wrestling events scheduled for Sun., June 28. But those shows weren’t going head-to-head, as TNA Slammiversary has a 3 p.m. Eastern start time and should be done before AEW, New Japan, CMLL & Stardom’s Forbidden Door heads to PPV at 8 p.m. That […]...2026
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death (and Friends) 5/25 - 5/31
AEW Collision 5/30/26Konosuke Takeshita vs Daniel GarciaKonosuke Takeshita is a very special wrestler.While size is relative when comparing modern wrestling to the wrestling of old, Takeshita clearly jumps off the screen. Whether due to sheer height or the combination of size and his theatrical presence, he towers over opponents in a way that most current wrestlers do not. When it comes to his ath...2026
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death (and Friends) 5/25 - 5/31
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• Oleg Boltin Sidelined With Elbow Injury

Oleg Boltin is sidelined. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Boltin is out with a left elbow injury. His return date is currently unknown. From NJPW: Oleg Boltin will miss the rest of the series due to a left elbow injury. Please note that the timing of his return is currently undecided. We sincerely apologize to … The post Oleg Boltin Sidelined With Elbow Injury appeared first on Fightf...2026
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• SEGUNDA CAIDA DECLARES WAR!! 2/8/97
1. Ryo Miyake vs. Tomohiro IshiiER: Miyake is representing Tarzan Goto, and Sensei Goto is lurking in the crowd just waiting to invade. Goto is sitting alone in Korakuen wearing a purple suit and a white collared shirt with the top buttons unbuttoned. He appears to have an entire row to himself and looks smug, and powerful. They cut to him a lot during the match and they're right to do so. W...2026
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• Gabe Kidd Out Of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku After AEW Injury

Gabe Kidd will miss NJPW Wrestling Dontaku due to an injury he suffered at AEW Dynasty 2026. New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed that Kidd injured his right arm in Vancouver and cannot compete. He was set to challenge Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title on May 3 in the main event. Tsuji […]...2026
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• Gabe Kidd To Miss NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Due To Injury

Gabe Kidd won’t be competing at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that due to the injury Kidd suffered at AEW Dynasty, he will be unable to challenge Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at Wrestling Dontaku on May 3. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. On April 12 … The post Gabe Kidd To Miss NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Due To In...2026
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• FREE PODCAST 3/31 – WKPWP Flagship: Keller & Radican assess undercard of WrestleMania finally taking shape, New Japan resurgence, ROH’s renewal phases, AEW Dynasty, Matt Cardona treatment, more (123 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with PWTorch’s Sean Radican. They discuss these topics: WrestleMania 42’s undercard taking shape finally, with some standout [...]...2026
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• Will Ospreay is returning to New Japan, and there’s a storyline waiting for him

Before he showed his face in AEW, Will Ospreay made his way to back to his old promotion, New Japan Pro-Wrestling. While he was making his amazingly-rapid recover from neck fusion surgery, Ospreay flew to Japan to pay his respects to Hiroshi Tanahashi as NJPW’s ace-turned-president retired at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on Jan. 4. Then […]...2026
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• Will Ospreay Set For First NJPW Match In Over Two Years After Injury Comeback

Will Ospreay is officially stepping back into the New Japan Pro-Wrestling ring, marking a major moment in his comeback after a long injury layoff. After recently returning to action in ......2026
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• Will Ospreay To Make NJPW In-Ring Return At NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
Will Ospreay is officially back in the mix. And not just in AEW. After returning to in-ring action following a lengthy injury layoff, Ospreay is now set to step back into a New Japan Pro-Wrestling ring for the first time in over two years. The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion will reunite with his United […] The post Will Ospreay To Make NJPW In-Ring Return At NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026 ...2026
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• Tomohiro Ishii Pulled From 2026 New Japan Cup Due To Neck Injury

Just days before the 2026 New Japan Cup gets underway, New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed that Tomohiro Ishii will no longer be part of the tournament field. NJPW announced on its official website that the “Stone Pitbull” has been sidelined with a neck injury, forcing him to withdraw from the 24-man tournament set to … Continue reading Tomohiro Ishii Pulled From 2026 New Japan Cup Due To ...2026
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death (and Friends) 5/25 - 5/31
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• Shane Haste Didn’t Know His Agreement With NJPW Was No Longer In Effect Until He Told NOAH To Get NJPW’s Blessing To Bring Him In

Haste spoke highly of NJPW for fully paying out their agreement despite him not being under contract. Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows recorded an extensive interview with new GHC Heavyweight Champion Shane Haste for the Talk’n Shop podcast. While speaking about Haste’s run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Haste credited them for paying out their full … The post Shane Haste Didn’t ...2026
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• Report – Update On EVIL’s WWE Signing

Former NJPW star EVIL (real name – Takaaki Watanabe) has reportedly inked a deal with the WWE. Watanabe left New Japan Pro Wrestling in January 2026 after his contract was not renewed. According to an update from PWInsider, EVIL has not been assigned to any WWE brand so far. Internally, the star is listed on […]...2026
• SEGUNDA CAIDA DECLARES WAR!! 2/8/97
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• Mike Reviews NJPW The Spiral – 14.10.2002

Happy Friday Everyone! We’ve got The Spiral reviewed for you today; a New Japan Tokyo Dome show from 2002 filled with Inoki-ism and, hopefully, some decent wrestling interspersed between the madness. Big shout out to F&C for making this show available by the way. It’s something that’s well worth the investment in these post-WWE Network […]...2026
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• 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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• NJPW Unveils Full Schedule For G1 Climax 36 Tournament
NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling) has announced the complete schedule for its upcoming G1 Climax 36 tournament. The tournament will kick off on Saturday, July 11th, at the NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois, and will conclude on Sunday, August 16th, at the Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This annual round-robin tournament offers the winner […]...2026
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• NJPW’s youth movement continues with youngest-ever New Japan Cup winner
In Nagoako, Niigata, Japan’s City Hall Plaza Aore today (March 21), New Japan Pro-Wrestling held the finals of their annual New Japan Cup single-elimination tournament. It came down to United Empire leader Callum Newman and Yuya Uemura. The two waged a 25-minute war that ended with the 23-year-old Newman becoming the youngest-ever New Japan Cup […]...2026
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Vows ‘Higher Pay’ For NJPW Wrestlers, Admits Attendance Is Down

Hiroshi Tanahashi says that raising pay and fixing contracts are top priorities for New Japan Pro Wrestling. During a recent interview with “Proresu-TODAY,” Tanahashi declared he wants to stop top stars from leaving by offering better money, a stronger internal structure, and multi-year deals. Tanahashi knows Japanese companies cannot match huge overseas guarantees right now, […]...2026
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• The Reason Why David Finlay Refused To Sign With WWE Revealed

The reason behind David Finlay’s decision not to sign with WWE has come to light following his surprise debut in AEW. According to a report from Bodyslam+, WWE did in fact extend an offer to Finlay after his contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling expired. Sources within WWE told the outlet that Finlay was offered […]...2026
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• NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night 12 Results (6/3): Final Night Of Block Action
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• NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Night Ten Results (5/30): B Block Action Continues

New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night ten of its NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament on May 30 from Takaoka Techno Dome in Takaoka, Toyama, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results are below. NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Night Ten Results (5/30) Daiki Nagai & Robbie X def. Taisei Nakahara & … The post NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Night Ten Results (5/30): B Block Act...2026
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• UJPW FACE THE NEXT Results (5/12/26): Multiple Promotions Highlight Their Young Talent

Results from the event. United Japan Pro-Wrestling presented its latest event titled ‘FACE THE NEXT’ and it spotlighted young talent from New Japan Pro-Wrestling, NOAH, Big Japan, Kyushu Pro, Dragongate, DDT, and FREEDOMS. The show took place at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo. Below are the results: Tatsuya Matsumoto (NJPW) vs. Yuto Koyanagi (NOAH) — (10-minute … The post UJPW FACE...2026
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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 One Results (5/3/26): New IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, Will Ospreay In Action

Full results from the show. New Japan Pro-Wrestling was at the Fukuoka International Center on May 3rd for night one of Wrestling Dontaku. There were 2,477 people in attendance, and two title matches were on the card. Below are the results: Master Wato, YOH & Toru Yano def. Taisei Nakahara, Ryusuke Taguchi & Tiger Mask … The post NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Night One Results (5/3/26): New...2026
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• NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (5/1/26): Místico Scores Win In Tag Team Action

Results from the show. The Road to Wrestling Dontaku tour continued for New Japan Pro-Wrestling on May 1st. A non-broadcast event emanated from Aira General Sports Park Gymnasium. Below are the complete results from the show: Daiki Nagai def. Taisei Nakahara Knock Out Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) def. Tomoaki Honma & Toru Yano HOUSE OF … The post NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results...2026
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• NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/30/26): Unbound Company Scores Win In Main Event

Results from the show. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Road to Wrestling Dontaku tour continued on April 30th. The show took place at Gran Messe Kumamoto. There were 743 people in attendance for the show, and it was headlined by a United Empire versus Unbound Company tag team match. Below are the results: Robbie X def. Taisei … The post NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/30/26): Unbou...2026
• NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/27): Unbound Co. Faces United Empire

New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night five of its NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku event on April 27 from Yamaguchi Butterfly Arena in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Japan. Full results are below. NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/27) Robbie X def. Taisei Nakahara Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) def. Great Bash Heel (Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma) … The post NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku R...2026
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• NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/24): United Empire Faces Unbound Co

New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night three of its NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku tour on April 24 from Ehime – Texport Imabari. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results are below. NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Results (4/24) Taichi, Ryusuke Taguchi & Masatora Yasuda def. Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma & Taisei Nakahara United Empire … The post NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku Resul...2026
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death (and Friends) 5/25 - 5/31
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• Jack Perry Opens Up On Infamous CM Punk Issues Leading To Dramatic Character Change In AEW
The fallout from the infamous AEW All In 2023 backstage incident continues to be a defining moment in Jack Perry’s career. Following the altercation with CM Punk that ultimately led to Punk’s departure from All Elite Wrestling, Perry disappeared from AEW television and eventually resurfaced in New Japan Pro-Wrestling under his darker “Scapegoat” persona before […] The post Jack Perry Opens U...2026
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• CMLL Informa: FantasticaMania Guests Announced for June 19th Show

CMLL’s Weekly show, CMLL Informa, celebrated its 12th Anniversary reviewing several moments from the past years featuring moments with Volador Jr, Mistico, Mascara Dorada and many more luchadores. But not everything was celebrations as CMLL took the opportunity to officially announce all of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s representatives along the World Wonder Ring STARDOM representative [&#...2026
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• SEGUNDA CAIDA DECLARES WAR!! 2/8/97
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• Kenny Omega Names His Most Memorable New Japan Feuds
As Kenny Omega steps into his latest feud in AEW, he’s also taking a moment to look back at the rivalries that helped define his time in Japan. Speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Omega reflected on the opponents who brought out the very best in him during his run in...2026
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• Will Ospreay Announces He And Alex Windsor Are Getting Married In June

In June 2025, Will Ospreay and Alex Windsor announced they were engaged. In June 2026, the two will get married. “I can’t appear at Osaka-jo Hall (June 14th) because my wedding (my wife is female wrestler Alex Windsor) is the day after the event, but I want to participate in as many big New Japan … The post Will Ospreay Announces He And Alex Windsor Are Getting Married In June ap...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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• Will Ospreay Set For First NJPW Match In Over Two Years After Injury Comeback
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• NJPW’s Togi Makabe Announces Marriage

Makabe breaks the news. Taking to social media, New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Togi Makabe broke the news that he has gotten married. He also made a video on his YouTube channel. 報告だ‼︎https://t.co/5AFLm40pgA pic.twitter.com/3pj9IMOk4V — 真壁刀義 (@GBH_makabe) March 18, 2026 The 53-year-old Makabe has been with New Japan since the beginning of his in-ring career in … The post NJPW’s Togi ...2026
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• Cry Hard: Cody Rhodes is playing John McClane when he’s really Hans Gruber

In 2018, my wife and I attended New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach, our first NJPW show. Time has blurred some memories, but Cody Rhodes being the most hated man in the building still stands out. At the time, that was a compliment because he was a heel. Today, as WWE […]...2026
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• Kazuchika Okada to leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kazuchika Okada will be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling after the conclusion of his contract on January 31 2024. We apologise to fans for the abrupt nature of this announcement, but join them in wishing Okada the very best in his future. As the New Beginning series begins this weekend, […]...2024
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• Eddie Kingston And Claudio Castagnoli Agree To AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Match

Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston agreed to put both the ROH World Title and the New Japan Strong Openweight Title on the line in Arthur Ashe Stadium....2023
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• Speculation on Jeff Cobb’s Possible WWE Debut Revealed

Jeff Cobb might be WWE-bound—and the timing has fans raising eyebrows. On April 14, New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially confirmed that Cobb, a powerhouse and current member of the United Empire, ......2025
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• Her first IWGP Women’s title defense in the books, Mercedes Moné heads to Stardom
New Japan’s Twitter At New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Sakura Genesis show today (April 8) in Tokyo, Mercedes Moné put her IWGP Women’s title on the line in a 3-way match against AZM & Hazuki. It was the former Sasha Banks’ first defense of the belt she won from KAIRI at February’s Battle in the Valley, and just her second match outside of WWE since 2012. The Legit C.E.O. had her work cut out fo...2023
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• Mercedes Moné Wants To Be Viewed In The Same Light As Kenny Omega And John Cena
Mercedes Moné wants to make a mark on women’s wrestling that will be remembered for decades to come. IWGP Women’s Champion Mercedes Moné recently sat down with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated to discuss a wide variety of subjects. When asked about her run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling so far in 2023, Moné said while […] The post Mercedes Moné Wants To Be Viewed In The Same Lig...2023
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• NJPW to join United Japan Pro-Wrestling industry group

December 15, Tokyo Japan New Japan Pro-Wrestling today announces that it is one of nine organizations that will constitute United Japan Pro-Wrestling, a new industry group representing professional wrestling in Japan. Without an industry wide group for professional wrestling in Japan, the unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic made it all the more clear that there was a […]...2023

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• WWE sets up another NXT vs. AEW battle, and this time both are bringing partners
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• NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Results (5/29/26): Master Wato Reaches 10 Points In A Block

A tight race heading towards the end of the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 33. The continuation of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors 33 tournament took place on May 29th in the city of Niigata. There were 825 people in attendance, and there was A block and B block action on … The post NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Results (5/29/26): Master Wato Reaches 10 Points In A...2026
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• Tiger Mask IV To Team With Último Dragón & Great Sasuke At Dragongate Event

Tiger Mask is making the rounds ahead of retirement. It is official that on July 7th at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, New Japan Pro-Wrestling will host Tiger Mask IV’s retirement match. Tiger Mask has been working for other promotions on the lead-up to his final match. One of his scheduled dates is June 4th for … The post Tiger Mask IV To Team With Último Dragón & Great Sasuke At Dragongate ...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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• Will Ospreay’s training with Mox & Death Riders is already paying off
After taking a quick weekend trip across the Pacific where he picked up some New Japan gold, Will Ospreay got right back to his training at Death Riders’ dojo (which I believe is canonically in Jon Moxley and Renee Paquette’s basement in Cincinnati, but this very well could have been at Dynamite tonight (May 6) […]...2026
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• Matches Announced For NJPW x CMLL Fantasticamania

On June 19, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and CMLL will partner once again for Fantasticamania. The event will take place at Arena Mexico. On Wednesday, CMLL announced the lineup for the event: CMLL World Tag Team Championships: Angel de Oro & Niebla Roja (c) vs. SANADA & Dick Togo CMLL Japan Championship: India Sioux (c) … The post Matches Announced For NJPW x CMLL Fantasticamania ...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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• Full Card Set For Night One Of NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors 33

The full lineup. The 2026 installment of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament is starting on May 14th. The tour kicks off at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, and below are the bouts: Best of the Super Jr. B Block: Taiji Ishimori vs. Jakob Austin Young Best of the Super Jr. B Block: … The post Full Card Set For Night One Of NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors 33 appeared fir...2026
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• NJPW Announces Lineup For 5/6 New Japan Road: Ignition to Dominion

Big implications at New Japan Road: Ignition to Dominion on May 6. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the lineup for the May 6 New Japan Road: Ignition to Dominion event. The show will be headlined Unbound Co. (Yota Tsuji & Shingo Takagi) taking on United Empire (Callum Newman & Jake Lee). If Tsuji or Takagi can … The post NJPW Announces Lineup For 5/6 New Japan Road: Ignition to Domi...2026
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• Backstage Update On Another Top Star Possibly Signing With WWE
An update has surfaced regarding the potential WWE future of Hiromu Takahashi, with multiple reports suggesting he could be the next major New Japan star heading to NXT. Earlier this year, reports surfaced regarding it being “highly likely” both Takahashi and EVIL would eventually make the jump to WWE. That speculation already began to take […] The post Backstage Update On Another Top Star P...2026
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• 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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• David Finlay’s Current WWE Status Revealed After NJPW Contract Expiration

David Finlay is officially a free agent — but if you’re expecting an immediate WWE debut, pump the brakes. After his New Japan Pro-Wrestling contract expired, speculation quickly ramped up ......2026
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• David Finlay’s Current WWE Status Revealed After NJPW Contract Expiration

David Finlay is officially a free agent — but if you’re expecting an immediate WWE debut, pump the brakes. After his New Japan Pro-Wrestling contract expired, speculation quickly ramped up ......2026
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• AEW Five Fingers of Death 2/2 - 2/8
AEW Collision 2/7/26Parking Lot Brawl: Eddie Kingston/Ortiz/Zachary Wentz/Dezmond Xavier vs James Drake/Zack Gibson/Big Bill/Bryan KeithHere's the thing about pro wrestling. It's like life. It doesn't end. It doesn't have off-season. You can shut your eyes but it doesn't go away. It's still there. It's always there. It's always pulling and prodding you. It's always tugging you. It's always pu...2026
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• CM Punk Won’t Reveal What AJ Styles Said About His WWE Exit

With AJ Styles’ WWE in-ring career officially in the rearview mirror, speculation about his next move is heating up—especially with All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling reportedly watching ......2026
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• Hangman Page speaks on his recent photo with canceled wrestler Marty Scurll
During the #SpeakingOut movement (the pro wrestling version of #MeToo that sprung up in 2020, with sexual abuse and harassment survivors sharing their stories), a woman accused popular Ring of Honor and New Japan wrestler and Being The Elite staple Marty Scurll of sexually assaulting her when she was 16-years-old, and intoxicated. Over the course […]...2026
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• EVIL Reportedly WWE-Bound Amid NJPW Contract Exit
NJPW star EVIL is reportedly set to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), with strong speculation that he is WWE-bound. On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez reported that EVIL has likely informed NJPW of his decision to move on, and that WWE is the expected destination. This came after Super J-Cast […] The post EVIL Reportedly WWE-Bound Amid NJPW Contract Exi...2026
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• Backstage NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 News – WWE Talents In Attendance?, Aaron Wolf’s Appearance
According to a report from Fightful Select, New Japan Pro Wrestling officials are extremely pleased with the reaction to Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf appearing at Wrestle Kingdom 20 and the buzz surrounding his first-ever match. The atmosphere backstage heading into the Tokyo Dome event is said to be very optimistic. The report states, “There’s […] The post Backstage NJPW Wrestle Kingdom...2026
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Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Hulk Hogan’s legacy isn’t so complicated. Hulk Hogan is dead. Now we await the inevitable WWE memorial that showcases the high points in his career, and conveniently ignores that he was an opportunistic, greedy, egocentric racist, who was willing to destroy everyone in his path in order to fuel his own stardom. A man who ascended the throne of professional...2025
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