New Japan rumors, news

New Japan news, rumors

  • • Jeff Cobb Competes In Final NJPW Match Against Hiroshi Tanahashi
    Jeff Cobb has finished up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Jeff Cobb competed in his final NJPW match on April 18th at NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku against Hiroshi Tanahashi. Tanahashi was victorious in the bout. The two men embraced after the match. Then, now, forever pic.twitter.com/dxof5LqzGh — Jeff Cobb (@RealJeffCobb) April 18, 2025 --Road to レスリングどんたく 2025-- 棚橋弘至ファイナルロード~縁 さらばジェフ・コブ、新日本ラスト...2025
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  • This Week in Wrestling 2025 Week 16
    • This Week in Wrestling 2025 Week 16
    Brian Damage It’s Saturday and today we have ’This Week in Wrestling’, the 16th of 2025. Today Brian looks at the continued downfall of New Japan and shares all the best wrestling content from this week.  (WARNING!!! Some NSFW content inside) I REPEAT…NSFW Content! Rock Bottom for New Japan Pro Wrestling Watching things unfold in New Japan Pro Wrestling […]...2025
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  • • Found Footage Friday: PIRATA~! MS-1~! JAGUAR~! DEVIL~! FUJINAMI~! KOSHINAKA~! CHOSHU~! SAITO~!
    Devil Masami vs. Jaguar Yokota AJW 9/7/83Kadaveri: I think the context of this match finally surfacing needs a bit of explanation for those who aren't 80s Joshi nerds. Jaguar Yokota and Devil Masami were the top two stars of AJW in the 1981-84 period in between Jackie Sato retiring and the Crush Gals becoming megastars. This WWWA Singles Title match was the main event to one of the biggest shows o...2025
  • • David Finlay Says His Dad Is Indestructible, Made Of Steel
    David Finlay's dad can probably beat up your dad. In fact, David Finlay's dad, Fit Finlay, could probably beat up your entire family. His name is Finlay, and he likes to fight, after all. But David says that the man is made of steel and there's no reason not to believe him. David recently spoke with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp and spoke about his dad's WWE schedule, how cool it was to see him on T...2025
  • Mike Reviews Collision In Korea
    • Mike Reviews Collision In Korea
    Happy Colliding Friday Everyone! WCW didn’t have a pay per view in April of 1995, but they did contribute some wrestlers to this show in Korea, which was one of the many examples of a dodgy government trying to use Pro Wrestling for the purposes of sports washing. Collision In Korea sees New Japan, WCW […]...2025
  • CM Punk’s story about his mouthpiece sparks Briscoe Brothers flashback
    • CM Punk’s story about his mouthpiece sparks Briscoe Brothers flashback
    Ring of Honor Wrestling CM Punk may be old-school, but he’s no Terry Funk, as his story about his mouthguard inspires memories of the Briscoes. CM Punk recently appeared on GQ Sports’ “10 Essentials,” sharing the items he can’t live without. Making the list were his wedding band, his dog Larry, his Chicago Blackhawks cap—and his ever-present mouthguard. “I carry a mouthpiece with me in cas...2025

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New Japan injury and suspension

  • • Satoshi Kojima Had Benign Tumor Removed From His Head, Is Fine
    MLW provides injury update on Satoshi Kojima. Satoshi Kojima recently had a benign tumor removed from his head. That's according to MLW, who confirmed the news to Fightful and added that Kojima is "fine." Kojima recently had a benign tumor removed from his head, @FightfulSelect has learned pic.twitter.com/UzN2Gol6nb — Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 15, 2025 Kojima is a J...2025
  • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
    Photo by Eric Johnson/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including talk of a special CM Punk entrance at WrestleMania, whether Chelsea Green is planned for the show, the latest on Hook, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest...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
  • AEW isn’t the only company Kevin Knight signed with
    • AEW isn’t the only company Kevin Knight signed with
    Lee South for All Elite Wrestling The Jet revealed as much in a new interview, where he also spoke about his WWE tryout. Kevin Knight was a free agent target of both AEW and WWE, and ultimately chose AEW. He got the “is All Elite” treatment, and has already had his first PPV banger for Tony Khan’s company. But in an interview with SI.com’s The Takedown, Knight revealed that AEW isn’t the o...2025
  • • Luke Kurtis Talks Breaking Out, 'I'm a TV Guy. I Like The Cameras On Me'
    Luke Kurtis is ready for his big break. Despite only starting his career back in 2021, Luke Kurtis has already established himself as a top independent name, dominating Ohio Valley Wrestling for the first half of 2024. In the final two months of the year, Kurtis also progressed by debuting for NJPW and competing against Frankie Kazarian/Rhino at an independent event. While speaking with Fightful f...2025
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  • • STARDOM’s Starlight Kid Injured, Finals Set For 2025 NJPW New Japan Cup
    Tokyo Sports is reporting that STARDOM talent Starlight Kid is sidelined after injuring her shoulder at an indie event on March 10. Starlight was part of a Falls Count Anywhere trios match with Mei Seira and AZM against Hazuki, Mayu Iwatani, and Saya Iida. The shoulder injury prevented Starlight from competing at a Strong Style […] The post STARDOM’s Starlight Kid Injured, Finals Set F...2025
  • • Found Footage Friday: NJPW 85~! ANDRE~! INOKI~! BACKLUND~! SHARPE~! ADONIS~! MURDOCH~!
    NJPW 5/18/85Masked Superstar vs. Kim Su HongMD: Kim is a South Korean wrestler who shows up on these NJPW cards now and again. I can't say that he stands out much. I love Eadie, love him, one of my favorites, but in New Japan he is so often a gatekeeper, just an incredibly credible wall for people to push off against. He takes 90% of this. Still some neat small things like losing Kim early and the...2025
  • • Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny King, More Announced For FSW Benefit For Chris Bey Event
    Future Stars of Wrestling has announced the lineup for its Benefit for Chris Bey event on March 23. The event will air live on Triller TV. Brian Cage vs Rich Swann Swerve Strickland vs Kenny King John Morrison vs Ace Austin vs Lio Rush FSW Heavyweight Championship Match: Danny Limelight (c) vs Ice Williams vs Frankie Kazarian vs Gregory Sharpe Current talent lineup: Karrion Kross John Morriso...2025
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  • • Rob Van Dam And Katie Forbes To Appear At FSW Chris Bey Benefit Show
    Rob Van Dam will appear at the FSW Chris Bey Benefit Show. Future Stars of Wrestling announced that WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes will appear at the Benefit for Bey show on March 23. WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, and more talent are set to participate in the show. One of the biggest names in Wrestling will be making an appearance at Beynefit For @DashingChrisBey. WWE Hall of Famer @Therea...2025
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  • • Will Ospreay On The Origins Of The Hidden Blade: I Just Started Doing It When We Were Backyarding
    Will Ospreay discusses the origins of his Hidden Blade finishing move. The Hidden Blade has become one of Will Ospreay's signature moves in the squared circle, and a move that originally fans took some getting used to, as the brutal elbow is something fans don't initially expect from the high flying Ospreay. That being said, the move does have humble beginnings in Ospreay's career. While speaking ...2025

New Japan lifestyle

  • • Gabe Kidd Commemorates NJPW Wrestle Dynasty Match with Special Tattoo
    Gabe Kidd is never shy about speaking his mind as he truly loves being part of New Japan Pro Wrestling. In fact, he ended up getting a special tattoo to commemorate ......2025
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  • Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: Goldberg return, SmackDown change, Jade Cargill status, more!
    WWE Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrestling...2025
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "On April 14, New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially confirmed that Cobb, a powerhouse and current member of the United Empire, ."

  • 2024
    "Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling."

  • 2023
    "There's plenty of wrestling schools that will scam you out of your money, but places like the New Japan dojo and WWE Performance Center are the best."

  • 2019
    "4 Tokyo Dome extravaganza for New Japan is nearly upon us"

  • 2018
    "New Japan Pro-Wrestling's version of WrestleMania may be bigger than ever before to kick off 2018"

  • 2017
    "New Japan Pro Wrestling just uploaded what is a dream match for many SmackDown Live fans to YouTube."

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New Japan trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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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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  • Rumor Roundup: Travis Scott at WrestleMania, Nick Khan hypocrisy, Naito, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: Travis Scott at WrestleMania, Nick Khan hypocrisy, Naito, more!
    Photo by Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been conf...2025
  • • Backstage News On Tetsuya Naito’s NJPW Departure, What Could Be Next For Him
    As we reported late last night here on eWn, New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that former champion Tetsuya Naito will be leaving the promotion. Naito’s contract expired in January, and he has since been working with NJPW as a free agent. Now, Fightful Select has shared new details about what could be next for […] The post Backstage News On Tetsuya Naito’s NJPW Departure, What Could...2025
  • • Backstage Update On Rumors Of Wrestling Legend Possibly Signing With AEW
    Tetsuya Naito appears to be nearing the end of his tenure with New Japan Pro Wrestling, a promotion many believed he would remain with for the entirety of his career. On April 1, Tokyo Sports first reported that Naito had been competing without a formal contract in place. That report was later confirmed by additional […] The post Backstage Update On Rumors Of Wrestling Legend Possibly Signin...2025
  • • AEW FEUD TRACKER: Barber takes a look at latest news plus the lay of the land in AEW as the post-Dynasty landscape begins to take shape with Young Bucks, Death Riders, FTR, Owen Tourney, more
    NEWS & NOTES • Kevin Knight has not only signed with AEW, he’s also inked a new deal with New Japan as well becoming the latest wrestler to have dual contracts. • Konosuke Takeshita had [...]...2025
  • • Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito’s NJPW Exit
    On Wednesday, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are parting ways with the organization. NJPW revealed that Naito’s decision not to extend his contract was mutually agreed upon. Earlier today, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi provided this statement to the fans. He wrote, “I’m sorry for the news that surprised and sad […] The post Hiroshi Tanahas...2025
  • Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also Leaving
    • Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After Nearly Two Decades – Bushi Also Leaving
    In a move that few wrestling fans saw coming, Tetsuya Naito is officially parting ways with New Japan Pro-Wrestling after nearly 20 years with the company. NJPW confirmed the news via a press release, revealing that both sides have mutually agreed not to renew his contract. Naito isn’t leaving alone either—fellow Los Ingobernables de Japon … Continue reading Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW After ...2025
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  • Details Behind Tetsuya Naito's Departure From NJPW
    • Details Behind Tetsuya Naito's Departure From NJPW
    Tetsuya Naito and Bushi are leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling, with a new report offering some additional details on their departures....2025
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  • • Backstage Update On Top Stars Leaving NJPW, Are They Heading To WWE Or AEW?
    Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are both exiting New Japan Pro-Wrestling, signaling a significant shake-up for the promotion. Rumors began swirling on April 1 when Tokyo Sports reported that Naito was no longer under contract with NJPW. While the timing initially led some to believe it was an April Fool’s joke, the story quickly proved to […] The post Backstage Update On Top Stars Leaving NJPW, Are ...2025

New Japan stats and results

  • • David Finlay Says His Dad Is Indestructible, Made Of Steel
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  • • David Finlay On Gabe Kidd: He's Actually A Crazy Person, Like A For Real Crazy Person
    In the pantheon of professional wrestling, there are people who "live their gimmick" and then there are people who, for all intents and purposes, don't even have a gimmick. They just...are. David Finlay asserts that Gabe Kidd is one of the latter and that's what makes Finlay (and fans) love the New Japan Pro Wrestling Star. Finlay recently spoke with fightful's Sean Ross Sapp and explained his r...2025
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  • Ospreay & Takeshita deliver another classic in The Owen Cup
    • Ospreay & Takeshita deliver another classic in The Owen Cup
    Max The Aerial Assassin advanced to the semi-finals on Dynamite, but AEW can run this back any time they want. Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita have had a great rivalry over the past year in AEW, but they haven’t faced each other one-on-one since their classic at Revolution last March. That changed on the April 16 Spring BreakThru edition of Dynamite when they squared off in the semi-fi...2025
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  • New Japan announces departure of long-time star Tetsuya Naito
    • New Japan announces departure of long-time star Tetsuya Naito
    Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The promotion and its multi-time champion mutually agreed to part ways after failing to come to terms on a contract extension. Another member of his LIJ faction is leaving, too. Tetsuya Naito’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling career wasn’t always the smoothest ride. He started as a Young Lion in the mid-aughts, and rose to main event status by 2014. Fans initially ...2025
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  • • NJPW Releases In Progress – Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Released So Far
    Tetsuya Naito and New Japan Pro Wrestling have mutually agreed to part ways. You can check out the official announcement below: “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 wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties […] The ...2025
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  • • NJPW Releases Ongoing – Tetsuya Naito & Others Released
    Tetsuya Naito and NJPW have mutually agreed to part ways. You can check out the official announcement below: 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 wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties have mutually agreed […] The post ...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
  • • Satoshi Kojima Had Benign Tumor Removed From His Head, Is Fine
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  • • David Finlay On The Hardest He's Ever Been Hit In The Ring: I Was Like 'Don't Cry'
    There's only been one time in his life that David Finlay has had to tell himself not to cry, and it was at a previous year's NJPW Windy City Riot. David Finlay is a genuine tough guy in professional wrestling. Much like his father, Finlay hits hard and gets hit harder. But that's not to say he enjoys the pain; nor that he doesn't actually feel it. He does. Finlay recently shared a moment with Fi...2025
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  • • New Japan Pro Wrestling Announces First Matches For NJPW Resurgence
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the lineup for NJPW Resurgence on May 9. The show will be headlined by a myriad of matches, including a battle of the Bullet Club, with the War Dogs taking on The Young Bucks and two mystery partners. War Dogs will be represented by Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Clark Connors, and Gedo. It's not been confirmed who will be joining The Young Bucks, but they've got to be...2025
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New Japan parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

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  • • David Finlay Says His Dad Is Indestructible, Made Of Steel
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  • • CM Punk’s story about his mouthpiece sparks Briscoe Brothers flashback
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  • • David Finlay On The Hardest He's Ever Been Hit In The Ring: I Was Like 'Don't Cry'
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  • • Josh Barnett Doesn't Think Potential AEW vs. WWE Bloodsport Match Would Work For Either Company
    Josh Barnett doesn't think a AEW x WWE match will happen at Bloodsport. On Thursday, April 17, Josh Barnett and GCW will present the Bloodsport XIII event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is loaded with a number of WWE names, with stars like Shayna Baszler, Pete Dunne, Karrion Kross, and Natalya all set to compete at the show. Notably, the card is absent of AEW talent. At Bloodsport XII, Marina Shaf...2025
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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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  • • Hiroshi Tanahashi Loses Final Match In U.S. At NJPW Windy City Riot
    It's the end of an era. Hiroshi Tanahashi took on Konosuke Takeshita on Friday night, at NJPW Windy City Riot, and the 'Ace' of New Japan went out on his back. After a big splash from Takeshita, the Ace kicked out at one. He then hit a dragon style slap to Takeshita's face and eventually followed up with a Slingblade and a high crossbody block. But when he attempted a frog splash, Takeshita got h...2025
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  • • Kevin Knight: It's Ironic My First Two Matches Within AEW Were Against Two Former Leaders In NJPW
    Kevin Knight talks about his first two matches in All Elite Wrestling. On March 29th's edition of AEW Collision, Kevin Knight faced off with Jay White in singles competition, with White coming away with the victory. In the aftermath of the match, it would be announced that Knight had become All Elite, and would later face Will Ospreay at AEW Dynasty in the first round of the Owen Hart Cup. While s...2025
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  • Gunther believes Triple H ‘saved professional wrestling, to a big degree’
    • Gunther believes Triple H ‘saved professional wrestling, to a big degree’
    Photo by WWE/Getty Images The WWE World Heavyweight champion knows people will question it since he works for Paul Levesque, but he states his case During his appearance in studio with The Ariel Helwani Show today (April 9), it’s clear that WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther is 100% a Paul “Triple H” Levesque guy. That’s not surprising considering the Austrian wrestler formerly known ...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 New Japan news

  • 15 Best Wrestling Schools For Aspiring Talent
    • 15 Best Wrestling Schools For Aspiring Talent
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  • • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 card, matches, date, start time, PPV price, wrestlers
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  • Kazuchika Okada to leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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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New Japan fantasy rankings and news

  • • Gunther Explains Why He Initially Signed With WWE, William Regal Told Him He’d Make Money
    Gunther explains how William Regal got him to sign with WWE. Gunther is one of the biggest success stories that has emerged from the now-defunct NXT UK brand. Initially, he was very open about not wanting to wrestle in America on the WWE main roster, believing it would be a rough fit for him. He initially felt the same way about signing with WWE. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Gunther revealed that he...2025
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New Japan schedule, game

  • • Jeff Cobb Competes In Final NJPW Match Against Hiroshi Tanahashi
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  • • David Finlay Says His Dad Is Indestructible, Made Of Steel
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  • • What Naito’s Exit Says About New Japan
    The post What Naito’s Exit Says About New Japan first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.New Japan Pro Wrestling, the league founded by the legendary late promoter, Antonio Inoki, will see another main event star depart the promotion in a matter of weeks, as the company announced that former IWGP champion, Tetsuya Naito will exit the organization after his scheduled bout on May 4 in Fukuoka. The...2025
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  • • Rumor Roundup: Travis Scott at WrestleMania, Nick Khan hypocrisy, Naito, more!
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  • • Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
    On Wednesday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI would be departing the company. NJPW stated that the promotion and Naito mutually agreed to not renew his contract. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi gave the following statement to fans: "I'm sorry for the news that surprised and sad everyone today. I talked to Naito yesterday. I told Naito, who loves New Japan, that I wa...2025
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  • • New Japan announces departure of long-time star Tetsuya Naito
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  • • Tetsuya Naito And NJPW Mutually Agree To Not Renew Contract
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  • • BUSHI To Leave NJPW
    BUSHI will be leaving NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that BUSHI will be leaving the company. He is scheduled to work his remaining dates through May 4th. From NJPW: Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. At his own request and after careful consultation, NJPW has come to terms with the departure of BUSHI following currently scheduled appearances ending on May 4 in Fukuoka. ...2025
  • • New Japan Pro Wrestling Announces First Matches For NJPW Resurgence
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New Japan rumors, scandals

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  • NJPW Announces Departure Of Former IWGP World Champion
    • 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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  • • Rumor Roundup: CM Punk entrance, Chelsea Green plans, Hook injury, more!
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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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  • • The Rock Sparks Speculation After Wearing NJPW Shirt
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