New Japan rumors, news

New Japan news, rumors

  • Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
    • Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
    njpw1972.com New Japan’s iconic tournament is missing some star power this year, but there are still plenty of intriguing match-ups — and chances to enjoy President Ace before he retires from the ring next January. At the New Japan Soul event in Korakuen Hall yesterday (July 6), Taichi won the right to replace the injured Hirooki Goto in this year’s G1 Climax. With that, the field was once...2025
  • • Tiger Mask IV Announces Retirement for July 2026
    A long and respected chapter in Japanese wrestling is nearing its end, as Tiger Mask IV, real name Yoshihiro Yamazaki, has officially announced his retirement. Following his match against Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW’s New Japan Soul event held at Korakuen Hall, Yamazaki revealed that he intends to step away from...2025
  • Okada Vs. Ibushi: Best AEW And WWE Matches Of The Week
    • Okada Vs. Ibushi: Best AEW And WWE Matches Of The Week
    A Title change, some chaotic tag team action, a Big E endorsed big man showdown and a New Japan style classic went down this week....2025
  • Wrestling Veteran Announces Retirement For 2026
    • Wrestling Veteran Announces Retirement For 2026
    An international wrestling veteran has announced their retirement for 2026, bringing to an end a three-decade career. At NJPWS’s New Japan Soul on July 6, Tiger Mask IV lost to […]...2025
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  • • Tony Khan Says AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 Is Already One Of The Biggest Gates In AEW History
    AEW will travel to the O2 Arena in London, England for its annual AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event on August 24th. Speaking to Raj Prashad of Yahoo Sports Uncrowned, AEW President Tony Khan commented on the upcoming event. “Each year Forbidden Door has emanated from an iconic wrestling venue in one of the greatest wrestling cities in the world, and this year will be the biggest one yet,” Khan say...2025
  • • NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 9” results (7/6): Vetter’s review of El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title, last chance qualifier for the G1 Climax tournament
    By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 9” results (7/6): Vetter’s review of El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title, last chance qualifier for the G1 Climax tournament appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025

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New Japan injury and suspension

  • • Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
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  • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
    • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
    njpw1972.com We still know who will be in this year’s edition of New Japan’s iconic tournament, pending the result of a 4-way to replace Hirooki Goto. At a New Japan Soul event yesterday (July 4), Ryohei Oiwa and YOSHI-HASHI won “play-in matches” for this year’s edition of NJPW’s grueling, iconic tournament — the G1 Climax. With their victories, the 20-man field for G1 Climax 35 was set. W...2025
  • • Hirooki Goto Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 With Injury
    Hirooki Goto has withdrawn from the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Goto will miss the NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament with an elbow injury. A play-in gauntlet featuring Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi, Satoshi Kojima and Chase Owens will take place at NJPW Soul on July 6th. From NJPW: After medical evaluation through the week, it has been determined that Hir...2025
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  • It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
    • It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
    WWE.com On Power & Glory’s 35th anniversary, Paul Roma spoke with Cageside Seats’ M. Gomez to share the story behind the Powerplex — the team’s iconic finisher, WWE’s backstage politics, and making peace with Hercules. Logan Paul stood perched on the top rope, drone in hand, basking in the spotlight at Money in the Bank. Yet, he lingered too long, giving Cody Rhodes just enough time to rec...2025
  • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces  former champ is hurt
    • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt
    njpw1972.com We weren’t expecting Zack Sabre Jr. to win the IWGP World championship back from Hirooki Goto in a show that wasn’t available outside of Japan. Here’s what we know. Yesterday (June 29), New Japan Pro-Wrestling put on a special card produced by and featuring the promotion’s president and retiring superstar Hiroshi Tanahashi. The show in Nagoya, called Tanahashi Jam, aired on Ja...2025
  • • Hirooki Goto To Miss July 4th NJPW Event With Elbow Injury
    Hirooki Goto is sidelined. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Hirooki Goto will miss the July 4th event with an elbow injury. From NJPW: Hirooki Goto, who competed with Zack Sabre Jr. over the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in Nagoya June 29, sustained an injury to his right elbow during the match, and as a result will be absent from competition on July 4 in the Tokyo Budokan. We apolo...2025
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  • • 2024 Ongoing MOTY List: Danielson vs. Sabre
     2. Bryan Danielson vs. Zack Sabre Jr. NJPW 2/11/24ER: I watched this match some time last year and fell in love with it, planned on writing it up to add to my glacially growing MOTY lists, but other wrestling felt like it was more worthy of my writing time, more worthy of coverage. This match was in no way under the radar as an acclaimed match. Who hadn't heard about or seen this match?...2025
  • Ibushi’s AEW return match tees up Okada rematch four years in the making
    • Ibushi’s AEW return match tees up Okada rematch four years in the making
    @AEW The Golden Star looked good in his first AEW match since 2023. Now he’ll face an old rival for the first time since the 2021 G1 Climax final. After his surprise return on Collision, Kota Ibushi had his first AEW match since 2023 on the June 25 Dynamite. His clash with Trent Beretta continued the story that started last Saturday, as Ibushi was representing his best friend & Golden Love...2025
  • • IWGP Junior Title And IWGP Junior Tag Title Bouts Set For 7/6 NJPW Soul
    New title bouts added to the July 6th NJPW Soul event. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that El Desperado will defend his IWGP Junior Championship against Kosei Fujita at NJPW Soul on July 6th. Plus, SHO & DOUKI will defend the IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles against YOH & Master Wato. Finally, Hiroshi Tanahashi will take on Tiger Mask. From NJPW: On July 6, Korakuen Hall will see the final nig...2025
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  • Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo’s Injury
    • Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo’s Injury
    Update: NJPW Talent Suffers Injury, Pulled from this Weekend’s Events ELP (El Phantasmo) was recently pulled from this weekend’s events, leading to some speculation about the nature of the issue. Sources close to me have confirmed the extent of the injury that has kept El Phantasmo from appearing on this weekend’s New Japan Pro Wrestling […] The post Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo&#...2025

New Japan lifestyle

  • • It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
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  • • Tetsuya Naito Hired At Restaurant For One Day, Worked 5 PM-9 PM Shift & Overtime
    Another post-NJPW update on Naito. It has been a full month since Tetsuya Naito wrapped up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Both Naito and BUSHI exited the company and are now going by Los Tranquilos de Japon. There was an update on Naito's post-NJPW ventures that was provided by Okamoto, who is known as Naito's favorite reporter at Tokyo Sports. He posted photos and videos of Naito working as a cler...2025
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  • • 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

  • A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
    • A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
    Lee South for All Elite Wrestling Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. December 30, 2024 Per the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Penta and Fenix breakup with AEW happened because they “both felt they had stagnated in AEW and knew WWE was interested.” Tony Khan offere...2025
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  • • What Is Creative Control In Wrestling? Does Mercedes Mone Have Creative Control? | SRS Explains
    Creative control has been a hot topic in professional wrestling. You’ll see it all over social media. “Mercedes Hogan. Becky Hogan. Rhea Hogan.” Wuite honestly you see it with a disproportionate amount targeted towards women these days, which speaks volumes in its own. However, there’s a lot of misconceptions regarding what creative control actually is. I realize many fans don’t quite understand ...2025
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  • • It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
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  • • 2024 Ongoing MOTY List: Danielson vs. Sabre
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  • Solo Sikoa ushers in a new era for The Bloodline at Night of Champions
    • Solo Sikoa ushers in a new era for The Bloodline at Night of Champions
    WWE.com All is well in the Samoan Dynasty once again, as Solo Sikoa now reigns as United States Champion with a reinforced crew behind him. Say it with me, kids: The Bloodline is back! Just days after mourning the fall of the Samoan Dynasty — and the rise of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins — Solo Sikoa returned the family to glory. At Night of Champions, Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu to capture t...2025
  • • KUSHIDA Confirms NJPW Contract, Discusses Working With MLW & CMLL
    Veteran Japanese pro wrestler KUSHIDA discussed various topics with Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown, including his current contract with NJPW. KUSHIDA said, “Yes, I have a New Japan contract, just one. But New Japan and MLW have a good relationship, so New Japan send me to MLW right now. And I can wrestle all over the […]...2025
  • • KUSHIDA Confirms He's Under Contract to NJPW
    To promote MLW Summer of the Beasts, KUSHIDA was interviewed by Sid Pullar III of The Takedown on Sports Illustrated. KUSHIDA is scheduled to take on Diego Hill on the card, and while speaking about his work outside of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, KUSHIDA confirmed that he is under contract to the company. “Yes, I have a New Japan contract, just one. But New Japan and MLW have a good relationship, so ...2025
  • • Aaron Wolf Reveals He Consulted With Kazuchika Okada After Overseas Wrestling Organization Reached Out, Okada Told Him NJPW Was The Place To Learn
    Wolf said Okada's advice helped him to make his decision. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held a press conference to announce the signing of Olympic Gold medalist Aaron Wolf. The judo athlete's in-ring debut for the company is being targeted for Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. Tokyo Sports caught up with Wolf after his introductory press conference. The article notes that after the Paris Olympics in 2...2025
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  • • Olympic Gold Medalist Aaron Wolf Signs With NJPW, Debut Announced
    New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf has signed a contract and will debut at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026. Wolf won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2017 World Judo Championships and made history in 2019 by being the first American to win the […] The post Olympic Gold Medalist Aaron Wolf Signs With NJPW, Debut Announced appeared fir...2025
  • • JC Mateo (Jeff Cobb) Reacts To Hartley Jackson Being Left Out Of G1 Climax Field: I Felt The Same Way When I Was Left Off The 2024 BOSJ
    JC Mateo, also known as Jeff Cobb, offers Hartley Jackson some words of encouragement after he was left out of the field of the 2025 G1 Climax. The lineup for the next G1 Climax tournament was revealed during NJPW Dominion. Unfortunately, Hartley Jackson was left out of the field. When Jackson expressed disappointment in this news on social media, Mateo chimed in with some words of encouragement...2025

New Japan stats and results

  • • Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
    2025
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  • • NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 9” results (7/6): Vetter’s review of El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita for the IWGP Jr. Hvt. Title, last chance qualifier for the G1 Climax tournament
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  • • NJPW Soul Night Nine Results (7/6): El Desperado Defends Against Kosei Fujita
    New Japan Pro Wrestling held night nine of their NJPW Soul tour on July 6th from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on NJPW World. You can check out the results (courtesy of Cagematch) below. NJPW Soul Night Nine Results (7/6): - Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Zane Jay - Time Limit Draw - Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima def. Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato - House Of Torture (EVIL, Ren Narita, SANA...2025
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  • • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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  • • Hirooki Goto Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 With Injury
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  • • What Is Creative Control In Wrestling? Does Mercedes Mone Have Creative Control? | SRS Explains
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  • • NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 8” results (7/4): Vetter’s review of Gabe Kidd vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Global Championship, Satoshi Kojima vs. Ryohei Oiwa, and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Chase Owens in G1 play-in matches
    By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “New Japan Soul – Night 8” results (7/4): Vetter’s review of Gabe Kidd vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Global Championship, Satoshi Kojima vs. Ryohei Oiwa, and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Chase Owens in G1 play-in matches appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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  • • Toru Yano, YOH, And Master Wato Win NEVER Six-Man Tag Team Titles
    HOUSE OF TORTURE dethroned. Toru Yano, YOH, and Master Wato captured the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles on July 4th at NJPW SOUL. The trio defeated HOUSE OF TORTURE (SHO, Yujiro Takahashi, & Ren Narita). The finish saw Yano hit multiple low blows on HOT members. ‍--NEW JAPAN SOUL 2025‍--東京武道館大会 NEVER無差別級6人タッグ選手権試合 ゴング前から場外乱闘へ発展-- -- @YTR_CHAOS & YOH & @Master_Wato × 成田蓮 & 高橋裕二郎 & @njp...2025
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  • • NJPW SOUL Results (7/4): Hiroshi Tanahashi Headlines Against Gabe Kidd
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling held its NJPW SOUL event on July 4 from Tokyo Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW SOUL Results (7/4) - Zane Jay vs Tatsuya Matsumoto went to a time limit draw - Daiki Nagai & Katsuya Murashima def. Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato - Tiger Mask, Yuji Nagata, Taichi, Tomohiro Ishii & Shota Umino def. HOUSE OF TORTUR...2025
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  • • Austin Aries, Mistico, Bishop Dyer, More Announced For MLW Opera Cup 2025, Full Bracket Revealed
    The MLW Opera Cup returns. Major League Wrestling announced the MLW Opera Cup will return with matches beginning on August 9th at MLW: Blood & Thunder. The bracket features talent from MLW, CMLL, and NJPW. From MLW: Major League Wrestling Reveals 2025 Opera Cup Brackets MLW, CMLL, NJPW stars set to clash in prestigious tournament across NYC, Dallas, LA, and Chicago NEW YORK — Major League Wre...2025

New Japan parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
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  • • What Is Creative Control In Wrestling? Does Mercedes Mone Have Creative Control? | SRS Explains
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  • • It can’t be done: The iconic move that turned Hercules and Paul Roma into legends
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  • New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
    • New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
    Peacock The one shown on-screen after his debut at Night of Champions is slightly different from the one the company filed a trademark after signing the former New Japan big man last year. A year ago, right around the same time Hikuleo signed with WWE after eight years with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, WWE filed a trademark on the name “Talla Tonga”. While there was speculation whether the nam...2025
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  • • 2024 Ongoing MOTY List: Danielson vs. Sabre
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  • • Solo Sikoa ushers in a new era for The Bloodline at Night of Champions
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  • • Bad Luck Fale Pulled From G1 Climax Play-In Bout, Replaced With Satoshi Kojima
    Bad Luck Fale has been pulled from his upcoming play-in bout. Originally, Bad Luck Fale was scheduled to compete in a G1 Climax play-in bout against Ryohei Oiwa on the July 4th NJPW Soul show. However, he has now been pulled from the bout. New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on June 25th that Fale would not be competing in the bout or the remainder of the NJPW Soul tour due to a loss in his family, ...2025
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  • New Japan signs Olympic gold medalist
    • New Japan signs Olympic gold medalist
    njpw1972.com NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi already has a big debut date in mind for Aaron Wolf, who took the top prize in judo at the 2020 Tokyo Games. New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) called a “special press conference” on Mon., June 23 to announce the signing of 29-year-old Aaron Wolf. The son of a Japanese mother and an American father, Wolf won gold while representing Japan at the Wor...2025
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  • How John Cena recreated CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb promo and changed his farewell tour
    • How John Cena recreated CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb promo and changed his farewell tour
    WWE Nearly 14 years after CM Punk’s legendary Pipe Bomb promo, John Cena delivered a similarly masterful response that could reshape his final run. Nearly 14 years to the day after one of pro wrestling’s most iconic promos, John Cena finally got long-awaited payback on his most infamous rival, CM Punk. This past Friday night on SmackDown, the Undisputed WWE Champion put Punk through a tabl...2025
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  • • KUSHIDA vs. Diego Hill Added To MLW Summer Of The Beasts
    New addition to the lineup. Major League Wrestling is inching closer to its Summer of the Beasts special on June 26th from Queens, New York. The organization pushed out a new addition to the show lineup, and it'll be KUSHIDA taking on Diego Hill. Below is their write-up about the match: The middleweight division (contested up to 205 lbs / 93 kg) continues to heat up as KUSHIDA, one of MLW’s most ...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
  • 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

  • • Here’s the full schedule for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final G1 Climax
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  • • Tony Khan Says AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 Is Already One Of The Biggest Gates In AEW History
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  • • A Lucha Bros tag team run may not be happenings any time soon
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  • • NJPW Confirms Full Card for New Japan Soul on July 6
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to return to Korakuen Hall this Sunday for its New Japan Soul event, and the full match lineup has now been confirmed. The show will be headlined by a high-stakes IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match, as El Desperado puts his title on the line against...2025
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  • • The G1 Climax field was set, then recent World champ had to be removed
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  • • NJPW Announces Full Lineup For July 6 NJPW SOUL Event
    The lineup is set for NJPW SOUL on July 6th. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that El Desperado will defend his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title against Kosei Fujita in the main event of NJPW SOUL on July 6th. The co-main event sees HOUSE OF TORTURE (SHO & DOUKI) defend the IWGP Junior Tag Team Titles against Master Wato & YOH. In a last chance gauntlet, Chase Owens, Satoshi Kojima, Taichi, and T...2025
  • • YOSHI-HASHI And Ryohei Oiwa Qualify For NJPW G1 Climax 35
    The full G1 Climax 35 field is set. YOSHI-HASHI and Ryohei Oiwa qualified for the NJPW G1 Climax 35 at NJPW SOUL on July 4 by winning their respective play-in matches. YOSHI-HASHI defeated Chase Owens while Oiwa bested Satoshi Kojima. HASHI will be competing in B Block while Oiwa will be in A Block. ‍--NEW JAPAN SOUL 2025‍--東京武道館大会 『G1 CLIMAX 35』Aブロック出場者決定戦 -- @cozy_lariat × @njpw_ryoheioiwa#...2025
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  • • 2024 Ongoing MOTY List: Danielson vs. Sabre
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  • • KUSHIDA Confirms He's Under Contract to NJPW
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  • • Aaron Wolf To Appear At NJPW Tanahashi Jam, Will Deliver Speech In The Ring
    The Olympic Gold medalist is scheduled for the event. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi is going to be presenting his self-produced 'Tanahashi Jam' event on June 29th at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya. The announcement was pushed out that new NJPW signee and Olympic Gold medalist Aaron Wolf will be appearing at the show. Wolf is scheduled to deliver a speech in the ring. The judo athlete's in-ring debut ...2025
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New Japan rumors, scandals

  • • NJPW Star Fred Rosser Spotted Backstage At AEW Dynamite’s Historic 300th Episode
    Wrestling fans are buzzing after New Japan Pro Wrestling star Fred Rosser made an unexpected backstage appearance at AEW Dynamite's milestone 300th episode. The former WWE superstar, who performed as Darren Young during his eight-year run with the company, was seen behind the scenes at the southe... The post NJPW Star Fred Rosser Spotted Backstage At AEW Dynamite’s Historic 300th Episode first app...2025
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  • • After shocking World title change, NJPW announces former champ is hurt
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  • • New WWE name revealed for newest Bloodline member Hikuleo
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  • • Solo Sikoa ushers in a new era for The Bloodline at Night of Champions
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  • • Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again
    The wrestling world is buzzing as two of New Japan Pro Wrestling's most celebrated stars prepare to reignite their legendary feud on American soil. Kazuchika Okada and Kota Ibushi will square off next week on AEW Dynamite's milestone 300th episode, marking their first encounter outside Japan and ... The post Okada vs. Ibushi Set for Historic AEW Dynamite 300 as NJPW Legends Clash Again first appea...2025
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  • • IWGP Junior Title And IWGP Junior Tag Title Bouts Set For 7/6 NJPW Soul
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  • • Exclusive: Update On El Phantasmo’s Injury
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  • • Hikuleo Finally Breaks WWE Ice With Main Event Victory After Nearly Year-Long Absence
    After months of speculation about his whereabouts, Hikuleo has finally stepped into a WWE ring for the first time since joining the company. The towering former New Japan Pro Wrestling standout captured his inaugural victory on Main Event, defeating Pretty Deadly's Kit Wilson in what marks a sign... The post Hikuleo Finally Breaks WWE Ice With Main Event Victory After Nearly Year-Long Absence firs...2025
  • • Hirooki Goto: At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, I'd Love To Face Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada Or Katsuyori Shibata
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