New Japan rumors, news

New Japan news, rumors

  • • NJPW Announces Full Match Card For Blue Justice XVI
    The full match card is out. Coming off the heels of the G1 Climax 35 tournament, New Japan Pro-Wrestling is moving towards its next series, but along the way, Yuji Nagata’s annual Blue Justice event is on the calendar. Blue Justice XVI is taking place on September 7th at Togane Arena in Chiba, Japan. It … The post NJPW Announces Full Match Card For Blue Justice XVI appeared first on Fi...2025
  • Takeshita’s G1 title shot won’t happen at New Japan’s biggest show
    • Takeshita’s G1 title shot won’t happen at New Japan’s biggest show
    For the second year in a row, the winner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax Tournament will use their IWGP World title shot prize before January’s Wrestle Kingdom event in the Tokyo Dome. Just like last year, when G1 34 winner Zack Sabre Jr “cashed in” for a match in October rather than waiting for […]...2025
  • • Konosuke Takeshita To Cash In IWGP World Title Shot At NJPW King Of Pro Wrestling
    New Japan Pro Wrestling has officially announced that G1 Climax 35 winner Konosuke Takeshita will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at King of Pro Wrestling on October 13. Takeshita will face the winner of the upcoming title match between Zack Sabre Jr. and Ren Narita at Destruction in Kobe on September 28. This marks the second consecutive […] The post Konosuke Takeshita...2025
  • • NJPW Confirms Next IWGP World And NEVER Title Matches
    New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed the next IWGP World Heavyweight Championship matches and the upcoming NEVER Openweight title defense. Following Zack Sabre Jr.’s successful defense against Nigel McGuinness at Forbidden Door, he will put the IWGP World title on the line against Ren Narita at Destruction in Kobe on...2025
  • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results: What was ‘Match of the Night’?
    • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results: What was ‘Match of the Night’?
    AEW just wrapped up its annual crossover show with New Japan from the United Kingdom. They closed their Forbidden Door London PPV at The O2 Arena with a ten-man Lights Out Steel Cage match won by Hiroshi Tanahashi’s team before Jon Moxley & his Death Riders made Tanahashi’s teammate Will Ospreay the night’s last big […]...2025
  • Watch the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London media scrum
    • Watch the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London media scrum
    AEW and New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s big Forbidden Door London pay-per-view (PPV) is in the books. Sun., Aug. 24’s show from the O2 Arena closed with Death Riders shut down Will Ospreay’s post-victory goodbye to his fellow Englanders to send Bruv off the neck surgery on a back board. Those moments wrapped up an event that, […]...2025

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New Japan injury and suspension

  • • Watch the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London media scrum
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  • VIP PODCAST 8/18 – Greg Parks Outloud! A look back at the NJPW G1 Climax tournament including injuries, upsets, comebacks, what disappointing business numbers for tournament mean for New Japan (23 min.)
    • VIP PODCAST 8/18 – Greg Parks Outloud! A look back at the NJPW G1 Climax tournament including injuries, upsets, comebacks, what disappointing business numbers for tournament mean for New Japan (23 min.)
    SHOW SUMMARY: In this edition of “Greg Parks Outloud!,” PWTorch columnist Greg Parks presents a podcast version of his weekly PWTorch Newsletter column. This week’s show looks at the most recent NJPW G1 Climax tournament that finished [...]...2025
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  • • How Gabe Kidd Injury Affected NJPW G1 Climax Plans
    Gabe Kidd is sidelined with an injury and out of the NJPW G1, but it doesn’t look like it affected New Japan Pro Wrestling’s plans too much. Fightful Select spoke to New Japan Pro Wrestling sources who admitted the situation was touch and go as the tournament started, and they weren’t initially sure how things … The post How Gabe Kidd Injury Affected NJPW G1 Climax Plans ap...2025
  • • How Gabe Kidd’s Injury Affected NJPW G1 Plans
    Gabe Kidd is sidelined with an injury and out of the NJPW G1. This caused some issues with NJPW’s planning, but not too much. Fightful Select spoke to New Japan Pro Wrestling sources who admitted the situation was touch and go as the tournament started, and they weren’t initially sure how things would go. Early … The post How Gabe Kidd’s Injury Affected NJPW G1 Plans appear...2025
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  • • Backstage Update On Gabe Kidd’s Injury And G1 Climax 35 Withdrawal
    A new report has shed light on the knee injury that forced IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Gabe Kidd to withdraw from the NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament. According to Fightful Select, initial fears within New Japan Pro-Wrestling were that Kidd had suffered a torn MCL, an injury that could have sidelined him for an extended […]...2025
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  • Here is New Japan’s 10-bell salute and ceremony honoring Hulk Hogan
    • Here is New Japan’s 10-bell salute and ceremony honoring Hulk Hogan
    NJPWWorld’s YouTube After recounting his history wrestling for the promotion and in the country, NJPW also had a moment of silence for the late star. WWE isn’t the only promotion that’s paid tribute to Hulk Hogan so far this weekend, about a day after the 71-year-old pro wrestling legend died from cardiac arrest stemming from a neck fusion surgery weeks before. New Japan Pro-Wrestling also...2025
  • • Gabe Kidd To Miss Entire NJPW G1 Climax Tournament
    New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced that Gabe Kidd will no longer participate in the G1 Climax tournament due to an injury he sustained during his first match. He suffered a right knee injury while facing Konosuke Takeshita on the tournament’s opening night, which also caused him to miss his subsequent match against Shingo […]...2025
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  • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, egocentric king of pro wrestling
    • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, egocentric king of pro wrestling
    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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  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling Star Withdraws From G1 Climax Tourney Due To Injury
    • New Japan Pro-Wrestling Star Withdraws From G1 Climax Tourney Due To Injury
    Gabe Kidd has forfeited his remaining matches for this year’s G1 Climax tournament after incurring a knee injury. As previously reported, Gabe Kidd hyperextended his right knee. This forced him to miss his scheduled match against Zack Sabre Jr. on the second night of the tournament. At the time, fans were unsure of his ability […] The post New Japan Pro-Wrestling Star Withdraws From G1...2025
  • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, narcissist king of pro wrestling
    • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, narcissist king of pro wrestling
    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, narcissistic racist, who was willing to destroy everyone in his path in order to fuel his own stardom. A man who ascended the throne of profession...2025
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New Japan lifestyle

  • It’s time for Tiffany Stratton to be a full heel
    • It’s time for Tiffany Stratton to be a full heel
    WWE.com 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. January 6, 2025 According to Dr. Chris Featherstone, Hulk Hogan will be appearing on the Raw on Netflix premiere episode. Stone Cold Steve Austin was also apparently discussed to make an appearance but “that has been scrappe...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
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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

  • AEW Forbidden Door: Review, Grades, Card For August 24
    • AEW Forbidden Door: Review, Grades, Card For August 24
    Our AEW Forbidden Door results for this afternoon include Hangman Page defending the World Championship against MJF, a Lights Out Steel Cage match between the best AEW and New Japan have to offer, Toni Storm defends the Women’s World Championship against Athena, Kazuchika Okada defends the Unified Championship against Swerve Strickland, The Hurt Syndicate defending the World […] The po...2025
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  • • Tommy Dreamer – ‘Karrion Kross Should Head To NJPW’
    Karrion Kross is one of the hottest free agents in wrestling right now. While AEW and TNA have been the most talked-about potential destinations, Tommy Dreamer believes Kross should instead take his talents to NJPW. Speaking on a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Dreamer stated, “I think New Japan would be the […] The post Tommy Dreamer – ‘Karrion Kro...2025
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  • • Fans At DDT Show Erupt In Applause When It Was Announced To Them That Konosuke Takeshita Won NJPW G1 Climax 35 Tournament
    Takeshita gets love from DDT. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax 35 Final took place on August 17th, and the finals saw Konosuke Takeshita clash with EVIL. In what was a 26-minute bout, Takeshita was able to emerge victorious to win the tournament and secure his shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Takeshita is contracted … The post Fans At DDT Show Erupt In Applause When ...2025
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  • • Kyle Fletcher Challenges NJPW To Send Their Best To Face Him At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
    Kyle Fletcher and Don Callis are ready for the best that New Japan Pro-Wrestling has to offer. After defeating Tomohiro Ishii to retain his AEW TNT Title on the August 9 episode of AEW Saturday Collision, Kyle Fletcher issued a challenge to the rest of NJPW. He stated that he wants the company to send … The post Kyle Fletcher Challenges NJPW To Send Their Best To Face Him At AEW x NJPW Forbi...2025
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  • • Konosuke Takeshita Returning To DDT In November
    Takeshita to team with the J-pop star turned wrestler. Konosuke Takeshita is under contract to All Elite Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and DDT. As of this writing, he is competing in NJPW’s G1 Climax 35 tournament. Takeshita is going to be returning to DDT for their November 3rd show at Ryōgoku Sumo Hall. He’ll be … The post Konosuke Takeshita Returning To DDT In November a...2025
  • • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, egocentric king of pro wrestling
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  • • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, narcissist king of pro wrestling
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  • WWE won’t be able to fix the Hall of Fame’s problems
    • WWE won’t be able to fix the Hall of Fame’s problems
    WWE.com 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. January 13, 2025 WrestleTix notes that ticket sales for Royal Rumble got a big boost when John Cena announced he would be in the Royal Rumble match. In fact, he has been a huge boost for ticket sales on every show he’s appea...2025
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  • I think Goldberg’s last match will actually happen in AEW
    • I think Goldberg’s last match will actually happen in AEW
    WWE Jim Ross doesn’t think that was really Goldberg’s last match, and it’s not hard to see why. Goldberg’s WWE retirement match took place over the weekend at Saturday Night’s Main Event, and he actually went over 14 minutes bell-to-bell with GUNTHER in a title fight that exceeded expectations. However, his post-match farewell speech was cut off as WWE ran out of time live on network telev...2025
  • • It’s time for Tiffany Stratton to be a full heel
    2025

New Japan stats and results

  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results: What was ‘Match of the Night’?
    2025
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  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Results (8/24/2025): Hangman Page vs. MJF, Hiroshi Tanahashi, More
    Full results for the August 24, 2025, collaborative event “AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door” from the O2 Arena in London, England. On August 24, 2025, All Elite Wrestling & New Japan Pro-Wrestling hosted the event “Forbidden Door” live from the O2 Arena in London, England.  The show was headlined by Hangman Page defending the AEW … The post AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Resu...2025
  • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results, live streaming match coverage
    • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results, live streaming match coverage
    All Elite Wrestling returns to pay-per-view TODAY (Sun., Aug. 24, 2025) with their annual cross-promotional show with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, this year coming our way from England — Forbidden Door London. AEW’s latest PPV comes our way from The O2 Arena at 6 p.m. BT/1 p.m. ET. A Zero Hour pre-show will stream live and free starting at […]...2025
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  • • AEW Forbidden Door: Review, Grades, Card For August 24
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  • • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Results – Konosuke Takeshita Wins, Punches Ticket To Wrestle Kingdom 20
    New Japan Pro Wrestling crowned its G1 Climax 35 winner as Konosuke Takeshita defeated EVIL in the tournament finals held in Tokyo, Japan. With the landmark victory, Takeshita has cemented his place in the main event of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome. You can check out the complete results from the finals […] The post NJPW G1 Climax 35 Results – Konosuke Takeshita Wins, Punc...2025
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  • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 17 Results (8/14): Playoffs Begin
    • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 17 Results (8/14): Playoffs Begin
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night 17 of its NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament on August 14th from Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 17 Results (8/14) Satoshi Kojima & Taichi def. YOSHI-HASHI & Shoma Kato House of Torture (Yoshinobu … The post NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 17 Results (8/14): Playoffs Begi...2025
  • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 16 Results (8/13): Final Night Of B Block Action
    • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 16 Results (8/13): Final Night Of B Block Action
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night 16 of its NJPW G1 Climax 35 event on August 13th from Shizuoka Act City Hamamatsu in Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 16 Results (8/13) Katsuya Murashima & Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Taichi & Masatora Yasuda TMDK (Hartley … The post NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 16 Results (8/13): Final Night...2025
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  • • NEW JAPAN G1 CLIMAX 35 RESULTS – NIGHT 14 (8/8): Alan4L’s results and analysis of the traditional 8/8 trip to Yokohama feat. ZSJ vs. Drilla, Takeshita vs. Umino, more
    NJPW G1 CLIMAX 35 NIGHT 14 REPORT AUGUST 8, 2025 YOKOHAMA BUDOKAN (we miss you Big Bunka Gym and Red Brick Warehouse) YOKOHAMA, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD REPORT BY ALAN4L, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Walker [...]...2025
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  • • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 15 Results (8/10): A Block Continues
    New Japan Pro Wrestling held night 15 of their round robin NJPW G1 Climax tournament on August 10th from the G MESSE GUNMA in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan. The event streamed on NJPW World. You can check out the full results from today’s G1 Climax event below. NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 15 Results (8/10) BULLET … The post NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 15 Results (8/10): A Block Continues appeared fir...2025
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  • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 14 Results (8/8): Shota Umino vs. Konosuke Takeshita
    • NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 14 Results (8/8): Shota Umino vs. Konosuke Takeshita
    New Japan Pro-Wrestling held night 14 of its NJPW G1 Climax 35 event on August 8th from Yokohama Budokan in Kanagawa. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results and highlights are below. NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 14 Results (8/8) Toru Yano & Boltin Oleg def. Masatora Yasuda & Taichi HOUSE OF TORTURE (Yoshinobu … The post NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 14 Results (8/8): Shota Umino vs. Konosu...2025

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

  • • Watch the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London media scrum
    2025
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  • • Here is New Japan’s 10-bell salute and ceremony honoring Hulk Hogan
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  • NJPW Honors Hulk Hogan At G1 Climax 35 Night Six
    • NJPW Honors Hulk Hogan At G1 Climax 35 Night Six
    Before night six of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G1 Climax 35 event, the promotion held a moment of silence for Hulk Hogan. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi and former referee Tiger Hattori stood in the ring with Hattori holding a photo of Hogan. The roster stood around the ring and a ten-belt salute went off. Hogan first … The post NJPW Honors Hulk Hogan At G1 Climax 35 Night Six appeare...2025
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  • • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, egocentric king of pro wrestling
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  • • Remembering Hulk Hogan, the racist, scab, narcissist king of pro wrestling
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  • • IWGP Global Champion Gabe Kidd Sidelined With Knee Injury During G1 Climax 35
    The wrestling world witnessed a somber moment on night two of New Japan Pro Wrestling's prestigious G1 Climax 35 tournament when IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Gabe Kidd hobbled to the ring on crutches. What should have been a dream champion versus champion showdown instead became a heartbreaki... The post IWGP Global Champion Gabe Kidd Sidelined With Knee Injury During G1 Climax 35 first appear...2025
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  • Tony Khan describes AAA double-crossing AEW with WWE Dragon Lee signing
    • Tony Khan describes AAA double-crossing AEW with WWE Dragon Lee signing
    @WWENXT The AEW owner says he assumed WWE would eventually acquire their old lucha libre partner when Lee announced he was WWE bound moments after beating FTR in a AAA ring. Nowadays, AEW works with New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Mexican partner CMLL. But in the early days of Tony Khan’s promotion, when there were still issues to sort out with NJPW after The Elite left to join Khan’s start-up, ...2025
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  • • Hirooki Goto Lands E. Honda Role In Street Fighter Movie Alongside WWE Stars
    The world of professional wrestling continues to collide with Hollywood as New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Hirooki Goto prepares to step into the iconic role of E. Honda in the upcoming Street Fighter live-action adaptation. This casting news arrives at a pivotal moment for the former IWGP World Heavyw... The post Hirooki Goto Lands E. Honda Role In Street Fighter Movie Alongside WWE Stars first appeare...2025
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  • All In Texas predictions
    • All In Texas predictions
    @AEW Check out who our panel is picking in all the matches coming our way during Saturday’s huge event from Arlington. Then let us know who you’ve got! All Elite Wrestling is back on July 12 with their third annual — and for the first time in the United States — stadium pay-per-view, All In! The event comes our way Saturday from Arlington, Texas at 3 p.m. Eastern. After a free streaming pr...2025
  • Rumor Roundup: Bron Breakker plans, Blake Monroe turn, Evolution 2, more!
    • Rumor Roundup: Bron Breakker plans, Blake Monroe turn, Evolution 2, more!
    Photo by Heather McLaughlin/WWE via Getty Images The latest rumors, including talk of Bron Breakker’s future in WWE, Blake Monroe discussions, more word on Evolution 2, 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 rumors being churned ...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

  • • AEW Forbidden Door Results - August 24, 2025
    The time for All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling to open the 'forbidden door' has arrived! AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door takes place today from the O2 Arena in London, England, starting with the 'Zero Hour' pre-show at 11:30am EST. / 8:30am PST. across AEW's digital and social...2025
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  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London ‘Zero Hour’ Pre-Show Results 8/24/25
    The time for All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling to open the ‘forbidden door’ has arrived! AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door takes place today from the O2 Arena in London, England, starting with the ‘Zero Hour’ pre-show at 11:30am EST. / 8:30am PST. across AEW’s digital and social media outlets, leading into the […]...2025
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  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door London results, live streaming match coverage
    2025
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  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London Preview For Today’s Pay-Per-View From London, ENG. (8/24/2025)
    All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling will open the Forbidden Door today in “The Big Smoke.” AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door goes down this afternoon starting with the ‘Zero Hour’ pre-show at 11:30am EST. / 8:30am PST., leading into the main pay-per-view kicking off at 1/12c. Featured below is the advertised lineup heading […] The post AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: L...2025
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  • • AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London Preview For Today’s Pay-Per-View From London, England (8/24/2025)
    All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling will open the Forbidden Door today in “The Big Smoke.” AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door goes down this afternoon starting with the ‘Zero Hour’ pre-show at 11:30am EST. / 8:30am PST., leading into the main pay-per-view kicking off at 1/12c. Featured below is the advertised lineup heading […] The post AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: L...2025
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  • • Tetsuya Naito Says Japan Is Not An Option For Him At This Point
    Tetsuya Naito returned to the ring at RevPro Summer Sizzler in the UK, competing in his first match since departing New Japan Pro-Wrestling in May. Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Naito commented on his upcoming schedule. “I was actually planning to go directly from the UK to the US, but it seems that US visas are … The post Tetsuya Naito Says Japan Is Not An Option For Him At This Point app...2025
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  • WWE announces return to Japan with two SuperShows in Tokyo this fall
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