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• Konosuke Takeshita World Championship Match Confirmed

A world championship match has been confirmed for AEW and NJPW star Konosuke Takeshita, following NJPW Destruction in Kobe. With Takeshita winning the G1 Climax tournament, the popular star earned […]...2025
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• Gabe Kidd Defending IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Against Yota Tsuji At NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling
Tsuji and Kidd to run it back. The semi-main event of NJPW Destruction in Kobe saw Gabe Kidd defend his IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Shingo Takagi. The background of their match was that Takagi felt Kidd had not been as present as he should be, seeing as how he’s a titleholder in New Japan. … The post Gabe Kidd Defending IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Against Yota Tsuji ...2025
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• NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/28/25): Zack Sabre Jr. Retains IWGP World Title, NOAH Wrestlers Appear
Full results from the event. World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan, played host to New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Destruction in Kobe show on September 28th. There were 4,672 people in attendance to see the show, and it was headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against HOUSE OF TORTURE’s Ren Narita. There … The post NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results...2025
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• El Desperado Announces He’ll Be Teaming With KUUKAI In NJPW Super Junior Tag League Tournament
First entrants into the tournament. Coming off the heels of NJPW Destruction in Kobe, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion El Desperado stated in his backstage comments that he’ll be a part of Super Junior Tag League. Desperado revealed that his partner will be KUUKAI. KUUKAI is a graduate of Michinoku Pro Wrestling, and he went on … The post El Desperado Announces He’ll Be Teaming W...2025
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• Kaito Kiyomiya Shows Up At NJPW Destruction In Kobe, Issues Challenge To Hiroshi Tanahashi For NOAH’s Wrestle Odyssey Event
Hiroshi Tanahashi received a surprise from NOAH. The second match on the bill for NJPW Destruction in Kobe was a singles bout between Great-O-Khan and Hiroshi Tanahashi. Tanahashi is on his road to retirement as his final match will be at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026. After Tanahashi scored the win, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s … The post Kaito Kiyomiya Shows Up At NJPW Destruction In Ko...2025
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• Yuto-Ice & OSKAR Capture IWGP Tag Team Championship At NJPW Destruction In Kobe
The Knockout Brothers capture gold. The first championship match on the NJPW Destruction in Kobe card was the IWGP Tag Team Title bout. Going into the match, Tomohiro Ishii and Taichi defended their belts against the Knockout Brothers (Yuto-Ice & OSKAR). In the end, it was OSKAR and Yuto-Ice hitting their finisher onto Ishii. Ice … The post Yuto-Ice & OSKAR Capture IWGP Tag Team Champion...2025
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• Hirooki Goto Announces NJPW Return At King Of Pro Wrestling
It was announced during the NJPW Destruction in Kobe press conference that former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto will make his in-ring return next month. Goto, sidelined with an elbow injury since losing the title to Zack Sabre Jr. at Tanahashi Jam in June, confirmed he will step back into the ring on October […] The post Hirooki Goto Announces NJPW Return At King Of Pro Wrestl...2025
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• NJPW Announces Hirooki Goto Has Been Diagnosed With A Damaged Medial Collateral Ligament
Hirooki Goto remains sidelined. NJPW previously announced that Hirooki Goto sustained at injury at NJPW Destruction in Kobe on September 24, and he was not cleared to compete at the events on September 25 and September 26. In the announcement, NJPW noted that there was no timetable set for Goto's return as he was undergoing assessment. In an update, NJPW announced that evaluation for Goto led to t...2023
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• NJPW Announces Hirooki Goto Sustained Injury, Taichi To Take Leave Of Absence

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that two stars will be absent from upcoming shows. In a post on their website, NJPW announced that Hirooki Goto sustained an injury at NJPW Destruction in Kobe, and there is no timetable for his return. He will not be cleared for the September 25 and September 26 events. Additionally, NJPW […] The post NJPW Announces Hirooki Goto Sustained Injury, Taichi To ...2023
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• Zack Sabre Jr To Bryan Danielson: If You Don't Kick My F*cking Head In, I'll End Your Career
Zack Sabre Jr. looks ahead to his looming clash with Bryan Danielson. NJPW World TV Champion Zack Sabre Jr. will face Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream. The bout is a long-awaited dream match. They were previously set to face off at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2022, but Danielson was unable to compete due to injury. In his post-match comments following NJPW Destruction in Kobe, Sabre Jr. sent a he...2023
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• Will Ospreay: If I Fight Bryan Danielson, I'm Confident I Can Beat Him Easily
Will Ospreay calls out Bryan Danielson. Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson were the stars of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 as Ospreay defeated Kenny Omega and Danielson defeated Kazuchika Okada. Speaking to Tokyo Sports (via DeepL), Ospreay was asked which match between the two was more exciting. "Which match at that event was the most exciting? Wasn't it Ospreay vs. Kenny? Bryan beat Okada with...2023
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• NJPW Announces Yoshinobu Kanemaru Will Miss Rest Of Road to Destruction Tour, Boltin Oleg Cleared
NJPW provides updates on Yoshinobu Kanemaru and Boltin Oleg. NJPW previously announced that Yoshinobu Kanemaru sustained a knee injury on September 9, and he was not cleared to compete at upcoming NJPW Road to Destruction events. Additionally, Boltin Oleg was sidelined due to an infection in his left wrist. In an update, NJPW announced that Yoshinobu is still not cleared to compete, so he will mis...2023
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• Alex Shelley, Josh Alexander, And Chris Sabin Announced For NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku
Josh Alexander, Chris Sabin, and Alex Shelley are coming to NJPW. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, and Josh Alexander will compete at at NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku on October 9. The trio will challenge Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Tanahashi challenged IMPACT Wre...2023
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• NJPW Announces HUGE 6 Man Title Match In Ryogoku, Japan For NJPW Destruction Event on 10/9

Hiroshi Tanahashi is currently one-third of the Never Openweight Six-Man Champions, along with Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii. A few days ago, Tanahashi laid out this challenge. Tanahashi: “I was able to defend well. And I am thinking about my next challenger. IMPACT. I gave up my summer vacation to go. I want an impactful […] The post NJPW Announces HUGE 6 Man Title Match In Ryogoku, ...2023
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"Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Junior Heavyweight Championship will be defended this weekend at NJPW Destruction in Kobe."

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"Naito currently holds the title, but he will defend it against Great-O-Khan on September 29 at NJPW Destruction in Kobe."

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"At NJPW Destruction in Kobe on September 24, Will Ospreay defeated Yota Tsuji to retain the IWGP UK Championship."

• Will Ospreay Says WWE Tried To Buy RevPro, Dominik Berates Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee
During a post-show interview at NJPW Destruction, IWGP UK Champion Will Ospreay revealed that WWE once offered seven figures to buy Revolution Pro Wrestling, but owner Andy Quildan declined the proposal. Ospreay did not specify when the offer was made. He said, “A small independent UK company that had a million dollars from WWE offered […] The post Will Ospreay Says WWE Tried To Buy RevPro, ...2023
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• Will Ospreay: RevPro Turned Down $1 Million From WWE

Revolution Pro Wrestling turned down a major offer from WWE, according to Will Ospreay. At NJPW Destruction in Kobe on September 24, Will Ospreay defeated Yota Tsuji to retain the IWGP UK Championship. Speaking at a press conference after the bout, he highlighted Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro). Ospreay noted that the company turned down a […] The post Will Ospreay: RevPro Turned Down $1 M...2023
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• Will Ospreay Says WWE Tried To Buy Revolution Pro For $1 Million Dollars But The Offer Was Turned Down
Will Ospreay says that WWE attempted to buy Revolution Pro Wrestling. The current reigning IWGP United Kingdom Champion revealed this tidbit during his post-match comments at today’s NJPW Destruction in Kobe. Ospreay, who defeated Yota Tsuji in the event’s headlining bout, says that RevPro owner Andy Quildan refused WWE’s offer because he believed in the […] The post Will O...2023
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• Will Ospreay Says RevPro Turned Down A $1 Million Offer From WWE
Will Ospreay reveals WWE offer to RevPro. After defeating Yota Tsuji in the main event of NJPW Destruction in Kobe, Will Ospreay commented on the bout and his upcoming match against Zack Sabre Jr at NJPW Royal Quest III. While praising ZSJ and how they both paved the way for British wrestlers and wrestlers in Revolution Pro Wrestling, Ospreay made the following comments regarding RevPro. "A sma...2023
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• Will Ospreay Says He Is 'Open To All Options' After NJPW Contract Expires
Will Ospreay mentioned on the August 23 episode of AEW Dynamite that his NJPW contract expires in six months. Ospreay has made it known in the past that his contract with NJPW expires in February 2024. He's also been confident that he and NJPW would work a deal. Now, Ospreay is saying he's open to all options. "I'm open to all options, that's all I can say," Ospreay told Cultaholic when asked a...2023
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• NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/28/25): Zack Sabre Jr. Retains IWGP World Title, NOAH Wrestlers Appear
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• NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/29/24)
NJPW Destruction In Kobe took place earlier today, and a new NEVER Openweight Champion was crowned at the event. You can check out the complete results from the show below: * Shota Umino, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Dragon Dia def. Yuji Nagata, Tomoaki Honma, and Tiger Mask. * Yota Tsuji, BUSHI, and Hiromu Takahashi def. Jeff […] The post NJPW Destruction In Kobe Results (9/29/24) appeared first on...2024
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• NJPW “Destruction in Kobe” results (9/29): Vetter’s review of Tetsuya Naito vs. Great-O-Khan for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, David Finlay vs. Yoshi-Hashi for the IWGP Global Title
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW “Destruction in Kobe” results (9/29): Vetter’s review of Tetsuya Naito vs. Great-O-Khan for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, David Finlay vs. Yoshi-Hashi for the IWGP Global Title appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2024
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• Hiromu Takahashi Challenges Mistico For NJPW King Of Pro Wrestling
Hiromu Takahashi has challenged Mistico to face him at NJPW King of Pro Wrestling on October 14. The challenge came in backstage comments issued by Hiromu following NJPW Destruction in Kobe. The two men previously met at CMLL x NJPW Fantasticamania México in July 2024 with Mistico picking up the victory. They also clashed in August 2023 at CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico in a match that resulted in a...2024
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• Shingo Takagi Wins NEVER Openweight Championship At NJPW Destruction In Kobe
Shingo Takagi regained the NEVER Openweight Championship at NJPW Destruction in Kobe, defeating HENARE. The finish saw Shingo hit multiple Pumping Bombers and finishing off HENARE with Last of the Dragon. This marks the fifth reign as NEVER Openweight Champion for Shingo, which times him with Hirooki Goto for second all-time. Tomohiro Ishii has held the title six times. HENARE's reign last 105 ...2024
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• Ryohei Oiwa Revealed As Newest Member Of TMDK At NJPW Destruction In Kobe
Ryohei Oiwa officially joined TMDK as the third man at NJPW Destruction in Kobe. He teamed with Zack Sabre Jr and Kosei Fujita to defeat Just 5 Guys (SANADA, Taichi and Taka Michinoku). The finish saw Oiwa pin Taka with a discus lariat. X is @njpw_ryoheioiwa!!!!!!!!!"--×--️" Sign up Now & Stay tuned to https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52#NJPW #njdest #njpwworld pic.twitter.com/DzNlE7XilQ — NJPW WORLD (@nj...2024
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• NJPW Destruction in Kobe Results (9/29): Tetsuya Naito vs Great-O-Khan
New Japan Pro Wrestling held their Destruction in Kobe event on September 29th from the World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. You can read the full results (courtesy of The Wrestling Observer) and highlights from the show below. NJPW Destruction in Kobe Results (9/29) - Shota Umino, Ryusuke Taguchi, and Dragon Dia def. Yuji Nagata, Tomoaki Honma, and Tiger Mask - Los I...2024
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• NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2024 Results

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• NJPW Announces Full Lineup For NJPW Destruction In Kobe
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the full lineup for NXT Destruction in Kobe on September 29th. The night will be headlined by Tetsuya Naito defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Title against The Great-O-Khan. The co-main event sees David Finlay defend the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against YOSHI-HASHI. Fans can check out the full lineup below. NJPW Destruction in Kobe (9/29) I...2024
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• Zack Sabre Jr: New Member To Join TMDK At NJPW Destruction In Kobe
TMDK is set to introduce a new member. At the NJPW Road to Destruction event on September 9, Zack Sabre Jr. and Kosei Fujita of TMDK defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Katsuya Murashima. In his post-match comments, Zack Sabre Jr. shared his thoughts following his win, and he announced that TMDK would be getting a new member. "As much I have the most utmost, ridiculous respect for Tenzan, I’m the G1 win...2024
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• Josh Alexander Says He Found Out About NJPW Debut While He Was At A Splash Pad With His Kids
Josh Alexander comments on his debut for New Japan Pro Wrestling. At NJPW's Destruction In Ryogoku event on October 9, 2023, Josh Alexander made his international debut for New Japan Pro Wrestling, competing alongside The Motor City Machine Guns in a six man tag team match against CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada & Tomohiro Ishii) & Hiroshi Tanahashi. In a interview that was recorded just days before his de...2023
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• Lio Rush Says Japan Is His New Home, 'Not By Force, But By Choice'
Lio Rush has goals in Japan. Lio Rush teamed Kazuchika Okada in the main event of the September 30 NJPW Road to Destruction event to defeat Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito). After the match, Rush was given the mic. "As of right now, I don't have a home. Right now, I'm currently in Japan. I'm currently in Tokyo because I sacrificed everything back at home, for this. ...2023
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
Kevin Kelly says he'll be leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Kevin Kelly took to social media to say he'll be leaving NJPW "at some point soon," but noted that he plans on calling NJPW Destruction at Ryogoku (October 9) and Wrestle Kingdom (January 4, 2024) along with New Year Dash the night after Wrestle Kingdom. Kelly later commented that he made the decision because his wife doesn't want to be ...2023
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• Tetsuya Naito: I Know My Time Is Limited, The Image Of Retirement Is Coming Into Focus
Tetsuya Naito is still going strong at the age of 41 having just won the annual NJPW G1 Climax tournament. As a result of his G1 victory, Naito will headline Wrestle Kingdom 18, challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Despite his G1 victory and upcoming headlining bout, Naito knows that he is closer to the end of his career than the beginning. "I said as much on the mic, but I ...2023
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• Will Ospreay: RevPro Turned Down $1 Million From WWE
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• Zack Sabre Jr. To Bryan Danielson: You Can’t Walk In A Line Without Blowing Your Joints

Zack Sabre Jr. continues to hype up his clash with Bryan Danielson at AEW WrestleDream. In his post-match comments following his match at NJPW Destruction in Kobe, Sabre Jr. targeted Danielson and took some shots at him. “WrestleDream against the mighty dragon bollocks,” Zack Sabre Jr. said. “Seattle, October 1. Sleepless in Seattle? No, darling. […] The post Zack Sabre Jr....2023
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• Will Ospreay: I Genuinely Believe I'm On A Level Above Any Other Pro Wrestler
Will Ospreay believes he's the best in the world. Wil Ospreay is considered by many to be the best wrestler in the world, and he's not going to argue with those people. Ospreasy is the reigning IWGP UK Champion and is coming off a victory over Chris Jericho at AEW All In. Speaking to NJPW, Ospreay commented on his place in the world of wrestling. "I’ve said for so long, that little catchphrase....2023
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• NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Title Match Set For NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku

IMPACT World Champion Alex Shelley will compete at NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku. New Japan Pro-Wrestling officially announced that Shelley, Josh Alexander, and Chris Sabin will compete at the event on October 9. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kazuchika Okada, and Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Shelley recently beat Tanahashi in a singles match […] The post NEVER Op...2023
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• Will Ospreay Says RevPro Turned Down A $1 Million Offer From WWE
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• Kevin Kelly Says He Is Leaving NJPW 'At Some Point Soon'
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• Zack Sabre Jr To Challenge For IWGP World Heavyweight Title At NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling
Zack Sabre Jr gets his shot. Zack Sabre Jr. will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling on October 14. ZSJ will face either Tetsuya Naito or Great-O-Khan. Naito currently holds the title, but he will defend it against Great-O-Khan on September 29 at NJPW Destruction in Kobe. ZSJ earned his title shot by winning the NJPW G1 Climax 34 tournament. Instead of w...2024
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• Will Ospreay: If I Fight Bryan Danielson, I'm Confident I Can Beat Him Easily
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• Zack Sabre Jr: I'm Going To Be At The Top Of NJPW, TMDK Will Lead NJPW To Bigger Heights
Zack Sabre Jr. says TMDK is all going to the top. At NJPW Destruction in Kobe, Ryohei Oiwa was revealed as the newest member of TMDK, as he teamed up with Zack Sabre Jr. and Kosei Fujita to defeat SANADA, Taichi, and TAKA Michinoku. In his post-match comments, Sabre Jr. commented on Oiwa joining TMDK. “That’s what I’m talking about. This was destined. I always wanted Oiwa and Fujita together, but ...2024
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• NJPW DESTRUCTION IN KOBE REPORT (9/29) : Lansdell’s report and analysis on Naito-O-Khan, Finlay-Yoshi-Hashi, Henare-Shingo, and more
NJPW DESTRUCTION IN KOBE REPORT SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 KOBE WORLD HALL KOBE, JAPAN AIRED LIVE ON NJPW WORLD Walker Stewart was on commentary with Chris Charlton. A big night was scheduled with five championships on [...]...2024
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• NJPW Confirms Card For NJPW Destruction In Kobe

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has confirmed the full card for NJPW Destruction in Kobe. Multiple title matches had already been set for the event. In an update, NJPW has confirmed the full card and added some matches to the lineup. The full card is as follows: WrestleZone will have coverage of NJPW Destruction in Kobe once […] The post NJPW Confirms Card For NJPW Destruction In Kobe appeared first...2024
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• New Match Announced For AEW Dynamite, Complete NJPW Destruction In Kobe Lineup
All Elite Wrestling has announced a tag team match for this Wednesday’s episode of AEW Dynamite, as AEW Women’s World Champion Mariah May will be teaming up with Serena Deeb to face off against Yuka Sakazaki and Queen Aminata. You can check out the updated lineup for next week’s edition of AEW Dynamite below: * […] The post New Match Announced For AEW Dynamite, Complete NJPW Destructio...2024
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• Tetsuya Naito To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Great-O-Khan At NJPW Destruction In Kobe
Two title bouts announced for NJPW Destruction in Kobe. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Great-O-Khan at NJPW Destruction in Kobe on September 29. Plus, David Finlay defends the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title against YOSHI-HASHI. From NJPW: The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line when Tetsuya Naito def...2024
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• El Phantasmo: Gabe Kidd Legit Choked Me Out Cold When We Won The NJPW Strong Tag Titles
At NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku 2023, El Phantasmo & Hikuleo teamed up to challenge BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Alex Coughlin & Gabe Kidd) for the NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Titles. The match was a hard-hitting affar to culminate the tag team rivalry between the two teams. ELP & Hikuleo were victorious in the bout, but not without some consequences. Speaking to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, ELP & Hik...2023
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• Lio Rush Says Japan Is His New Home, 'Not By Force, But By Choice'
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• Will Ospreay: If I Fight Bryan Danielson, I'm Confident I Can Beat Him Easily
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• Alex Shelley, Josh Alexander, And Chris Sabin Announced For NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku
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• El Phantasmo: Gabe Kidd Legit Choked Me Out Cold When We Won The NJPW Strong Tag Titles
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