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• JetSpeed vs. Los Hermanos Chávez Added To CMLL Arena Coliseo’s 83rd Anniversary Show

JetSpeed set for another CMLL date. Coming up on April 4th is the CMLL Arena Coliseo 83rd Anniversary Show. The newest addition to the card is a non-title match between CMLL World Tag Team and NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Champions Los Hermanos Chávez (Ángel de Oro & Niebla Roja) versus JetSpeed (Kevin Knight & … The post JetSpeed vs. Los Hermanos Chávez Added To CMLL Arena Colise...2026
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• NJPW New Japan Cup Semi Finals Preview

Here are the Semi Final matches for the 2026 New Japan Cup & it’s on March 20th Yuya Uemura vs. NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champion & Strong Openweight Champion Boltin Oleg Callum Newman vs. Shota Umino Want to discuss wrestling further? Join our Discord community by clicking here! If you enjoy Bodyslam’s content, you […] The post NJPW New Japan Cup Semi Finals ...2026
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• NJPW New Japan Cup Quarter Finals Preview

Here are the Quarter Final matches for the 2026 New Japan Cup it starts on March 15th & ends on March 17th. March 15th Yuya Uemura vs. Shingo Takagi NEVER Openweight Champion Ren Narita vs. NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champion & Strong Openweight Champion Boltin Oleg Match 17th NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag […] The post NJPW New Japan Cup Quarter Finals Preview appeared first on Bod...2026
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• NJPW New Japan Cup 2nd Round Preview

Here is the 2nd Round matches for the 2026 New Japan Cup it kicks off on March 10th & ends on March 14th. March 10th Yuya Uemura vs. Drilla Moloney Don Fale vs. Shingo Takagi March 12th NEVER Openweight Champion Ren Narita vs. Satoshi Kojima NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champion & Strong Openweight […] The post NJPW New Japan Cup 2nd Round Preview appeared first on Bodyslam.net....2026
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• NJPW New Beginning USA Results – February 27, 2026
NJPW New Beginning USA Results – February 27, 2026 Location: Trenton New Jersey Venue: Cure Insurance Arena Attendance: 2,605 fans David Finlay defeated Fred Rosser via Overkill (12:20) Strong Openweight Title Match NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Team Champion Boltin Oleg defeated Tomohiro Ishii (c) via Kamikaze (14:20) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!!) (Recommend) AEW National Title Match […]...2026
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• Oleg Boltin Ends Tomohiro Ishii’s Reign As STRONG Openweight Champion At NJPW The New Beginning USA
A new STRONG Openweight Champion. The first championship match of the night at NJPW The New Beginning USA was a STRONG Openweight Championship bout. Tomohiro Ishii put the title on the line against Oleg Boltin, and the conclusion of the bout saw Boltin put Ishii away to capture the title. It is Boltin’s third title … The post Oleg Boltin Ends Tomohiro Ishii’s Reign As STRONG Open...2026
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• Photo: Eddie Kingston Appears Nearly Unrecognizable During Injury Hiatus
The post Photo: Eddie Kingston Appears Nearly Unrecognizable During Injury Hiatus first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.Eddie Kingston is drawing attention from fans as he continues his recovery from a series of injuries. Kingston suffered a broken leg, torn meniscus, and torn ACL during his no-rope last-man-standing match against Gabe Kidd at the NJPW Resurgence event, where he also lost the...2025
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• Kenny Omega And Gabe Kidd Brawl Backstage At NJPW Power Struggle
Gabe Kidd wasted no time confronting Kenny Omega at NJPW Power Struggle. Kenny Omega addressed the crowd at NJPW Power Struggle, saying he would love to return to the ring at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th. Omega noted that he wanted to face one of the young talents in NJPW. When Kenny got to the backstage area, he was confronted by Gabe Kidd, leading to a brawl between the two men. ...2024
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• The King of the Bums is the first AEW Triple Crown champion

Bleacher Report After weeks of action in AEW’s inaugural Continental Classic tournament, it came down to old friends in the final at Worlds End on Dec. 30 in New York. Gold League winner Jon Moxley and Blue League winner Eddie Kingston shared a laugh before the bell, but both men were all business once the match to determine the first AEW Triple Crown champion got started. Mox’s Blackpool ...2023
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• Tom Lawlor: Hopefully Tony Khan Will Man Up And Give Me The Match I Deserve Against Eddie Kingston
Tom Lawlor is targeting the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship. Tom Lawlor's AEW in-ring debut was set for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023, but it was called off when his opponent, Adam Cole, was unable to compete due to illness. In an interview with Adrian Hernandez of The Bet Las Vegas & The Sporting Tribune ahead of NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Lawlor reflected on the situation noted that h...2023
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• AEW WrestleDream recap & reactions: Edge ushers in new era

AEW’s X AEW WrestleDream (Oct. 1, 2023) emanated from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The PPV featured the surprise arrival of Edge, Christian Cage benefiting from betrayal against Darby Allin in the TNT Championship main event, Bryan Danielson in a dream match, and much more on a show to honor Antonio Inoki. Get caught up on all the WrestleDream details with the excellent play-by-pla...2023
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• The Mad King is now the Champ-Champ

TBS AEW kicked off their annual trip to New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium with a title vs. title match featuring hometown favorite (and NJPW Strong Openweight champion) Eddie Kingston taking on his long-time rival (and Ring of Honor World champ) Claudio Castagnoli. Eddie failed to take the ROH belt from the Blackpool Combat Club strongman in April at that brand’s Supercard of Honor PPV. ...2023
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• Samoa Joe wins Grand Slam title shot, then chokes out MJF’s brochacho

AEW on TV’s X Samoa Joe and Roderick Strong faced off in the main event of the Sept. 13 Dynamite. It was the finals of the Grand Slam World Title Eliminator Tournament, and the winner would earn a shot at Maxwell Jacob Friedman & his Big Burberry Belt next Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. The champ has beef with both. Strong has been driven mad by MJF’s friendship with...2023
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• Rampage recap & reactions: Darby Allin raged against The Machine

AEW Rampage AEW Rampage (Aug. 11, 2023) emanated from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The show featured Darby Allin raging against The Machine, Orange Cassidy canceling Johnny TV, Saraya cheating with the Outcasts, and more. Let’s jump right in with a recap followed by reactions. Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, and Chris Jericho were on commentary. Justin Roberts handled ring announcer duties...2023
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• Tony Schiavone: Eddie Kingston Is My Favorite Wrestler Of All Time
Tony Schiavone is a big fan of Eddie Kingston. At NNJPW STRONG Independence Day, AEW/ROH star Eddie Kingston defeated KENTA to win the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship. The victory marked Kingston's first title in in NJPW, and he delivered an emotional post-match message. Speaking on his What Happened When podcast, veteran AEW broadcaster Schiavone shared his thoughts on Kingston's title win. W...2023
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: MJF & Adam Cole becoming best buds
AEW’s YouTube AEW Dynamite (July 5, 2023) emanated from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The show featured MJF and Adam Cole forming bonds of friendship, Chris Jericho receiving an interesting proposal, Kenny Omega battling Wheeler Yuta in the main event, and much more. Get caught up on all the Dynamite details with the excellent play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth. MJF & Adam Cole becomi...2023
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• Dynamite recap & reactions: MJF & Adam Cole becoming best buds
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"Tomohiro Ishii is set to defend the NJPW STRONG Openweight Title against Boltin Oleg at NJPW New Beginning USA."

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"Hikuleo had a successful run in NJPW, as he held the STRONG Openweight Championship, the STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship, and the IWGP Tag Team Championship."

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"Eddie Kingston And Claudio Castagnoli Agree To AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Match"

• Shane Haste Confirms Free Agency After NJPW Run
Shane Haste has confirmed that he is now a free agent after finishing up with New Japan Pro Wrestling. He revealed the news in a video and later clarified his status with a follow-up message on social media. Haste had been under NJPW contract since 2024 and enjoyed a run as NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag […] The post Shane Haste Confirms Free Agency After NJPW Run appeared first on eWrestlingNew...2026
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• Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence

@njpw1972 The Good Brothers were also back after the 90-day period following their release, and Friday night’s show in Southern California also featured a controversial finish in the men’s World title match. New Japan Pro-Wrestling closed their Resurgence PPV in Ontario, California last night (May 9) with a former WWE star in the main event. It opened with the surprise debut of another for...2025
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• KENTA signs with Pro Wrestling NOAH

KENTA is back in Pro Wrestling NOAH. For the past five years, KENTA resided in New Japan Pro Wrestling, with notable reigns as IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion and NJPW STRONG Openweight Champions. As of February 13, it seems that KENTA’s NJPW run has come to an end, as he’s been removed from the company […] The post KENTA signs with Pro Wrestling NOAH appeared first on Wr...2025
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• Report: Gabe Kidd’s NJPW Contract Coming Up Soon

Gabe Kidd has become one of NJPW’s most buzzworthy stars, but his contract is reportedly set to expire soon. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reports that Gabe Kidd’s NJPW contract is coming up soon. Kidd has been with NJPW since 2020, and he is the reigning NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion. He is […] The post Report: Gabe Kidd’s NJPW Contract Coming Up Soon ...2025
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• Report – Another Top NJPW Star’s Contract Is Expiring
Fightful Select is reporting that Gabe Kidd’s contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is set to expire soon, which could make him a free agent. Kidd, who is the current Strong Openweight Champion, is one of several talents with contracts expiring, and NJPW is reportedly working to retain him and others. Kidd is scheduled […] The post Report – Another Top NJPW Star’s Co...2025
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• Update On Gabe Kidd's NJPW Contract Status

New details have emerged about NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd's contract status with NJPW....2025
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• Contract For Big NJPW Star Tied To Top AEW Name Expiring Soon
Fightful Select is reporting that Gabe Kidd, a prominent talent in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), will see his contract expiring in the near future. Kidd, who currently reigns as the NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, has previously made appearances at the ROH TV tapings. He will be facing off against Kenny Omega at NJPW Wrestle […] The post Contract For Big NJPW Star Tied To Top AEW Name Exp...2025
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• Mercedes Moné’s first NJPW Strong Women’s title defense was a success

@njpwglobal Two months after finally winning the belt that was created for her last year, Mercedes Moné made her first defense of the NJPW Strong Women’s championship last night (Aug. 30) at New Japan’s Capital Collision PPV in Washington, D.C. Moné vs. Stardom’s Momo Watanabe was the main event of the show at the creatively named Entertainment & Sports Arena. The C.E.O. wore patriotic gar...2024
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• Claudio Castagnoli is booked in a ‘dream match of sorts’ at WrestleDream

WatchROH.com AEW WrestleDream takes place tomorrow night (Oct. 1) on pay-per-view from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. There were already 12 matches announced for the card coming into tonight’s episode of Collision, but that’s not quite enough to properly pay tribute to Antonio Inoki. Fresh off losing the ROH world championship to Eddie Kingston, Claudio Castagnoli decid...2023
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• The Mad King is now the Champ-Champ
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• CMLL Viernes Espectacular (6/27/2025) Results: Místico vs Bandido, United Empire vs Hermanos Chávez
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre held the event "Viernes Espectacular" on June 27, 2025, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. The show aired on CMLL's YouTube Channel on a Membership Tier. Fans can see the results & highlights for the show listed below. CMLL Viernes Espectacular (6/27/2025). Místico vs. Bandido. NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championship Match: United Empire ...2025
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• Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
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• NJPW Resurgence (5/9/2025) Results: Mercedes Moné, Young Bucks, Good Brothers, Takeshita, ZSJ, More
New Japan Pro-Wrestling hosted the “Battle In The Valley” event on May 9, 2025. The event aired on NJPW World live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The show was headlined by Mercedes Mone defending his NJPW STRONG Women’s Title against AZM & Mina Shirakawa. The full results are listed below. NJPW Battle In The Valley (5/9/2025). Pre-Show: CJ Tino def. Allan Breeze. Pre-Show: Bea Pri...2025
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• 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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• Tomohiro Ishii Wins NJPW Strong Openweight Title At NJPW Windy City Riot
Tomohiro Ishii is the new NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion. Gabe Kidd scored the first pinfall via the Doctor Bomb. Ishii secured everything with a Triangle Choke. Then, Gabe attempted to leave as the time ran out, but, like Bret Hart at WrestleMania 12 in 1996, he was forced to continue the bout and retain his title in overtime. In overtime, Ishii won with a Brainbuster. This ended Gabe's run wit...2025
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• NJPW Windy City Riot 2025 (4/11) Results: Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last US Match, Shota Umino Challenges Hirooki Goto
New Japan Pro-Wrestling hosted the “Windy City Riot” event on April 11, 2025. The event aired on NJPW World. The show was headlined by Hirooki Goto defending his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Shota Umino. The full results are listed below. Refresh the site for the latest updates as the show happens. NJPW Windy City Riot (4/11/2025) TJP vs. Tom Lawlor NJPW STRONG Women's Title #1 Contender...2025
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• Zack Sabre Jr vs. David Finlay, Strong Openweight Tag Title Match, More Set For NJPW Windy City Riot
Three matches have been added to the card for NJPW Windy City Riot. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Zack Sabre will face David Finlay in a rematch from the New Japan Cup semifinals at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 11. Plus, West Coast Wrecking Crew (Royce Isaacs and Jorel Nelson) will defend the NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships against the Intergalactic Jet Setters (KUSHIDA and...2025
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• Collision live results, open thread: Chris Jericho title bout

@AEW Follow along here! AEW is back from Australia and ready to rock from Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, AZ for Saturday night fighting on Collision (Feb. 22, 2025). The broadcast features Chris Jericho defending the ROH World Championship against former champion Bandido, the Death Riders looking to make mincemeat out of Daniel Garcia & 2.0 in a world trios title defense, and much m...2025
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• Gabe Kidd Bout Announced For JCW Jersey J-Cup
Gabe Kidd will face Mance Warner at JCW Jersey J-Cup night two on Sunday, February 16. The bout will not be part of the Jersey J-Cup Tournament. Gabe is the reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Championship while Mance is aligned with Steph De Lander, the TNA Digital Media Champion, in TNA Wrestling. *BREAKING* Just Signed for Night 2 of The Jersey JCup: (Non Tournament) *First Time Ever* GABE KIDD vs...2025
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi's Last US Match, NJPW Strong Openweight Title Match Confirmed For NJPW Windy City Riot
The first two matches have been confirmed for NJPW Windy City Riot. NJPW previously announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi's last match in the United States would be at NJPW Windy City Riot on April 11. At NJPW Battle in the Valley, Konosuke Takeshita challenged Hiroshi Tanahashi to face him at the show. Also at NJPW Battle in the Valley, NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd challenged Tomohiro Ish...2025
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• CMLL Viernes Espectacular (6/27/2025) Results: Místico vs Bandido, United Empire vs Hermanos Chávez
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• New WWE Bloodline Family Member Wrestles Before SmackDown

An update has emerged on a new Bloodline family member in WWE, who recently made his debut for the company. With former NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Hikuleo joining WWE in […]...2025
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• Former WWE wrestler debuts, AEW star retains at NJPW Resurgence
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• A legend says goodbye & a surprise title change at NJPW Windy City Riot
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• Gabe Kidd Gives Advice To 50 Year Old Wrestlers: Get A Girlfriend, Join A Golf Club
Gabe Kidd is handing out free advice to older wrestlers on social media. His advice includes "get a girlfriend," "join a golf club," "enjoy time with your friends," "stop thinking that regardless what you've done you deserve to be in the main event." Fans can see Kidd's full advice below. IF YOU A PRO WRESTLER TOUCHING FIFTY/OVER FIFTY, I GOT SOME ADVICE FROM A SERIOUS YOUNG VET: - GET A GIRLF...2025
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• Mercedes Moné’s first NJPW Strong Women’s title defense was a success
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• An emotional Tama Tonga seemingly says goodbye at New Japan show

NJPW World’s X After Wrestle Kingdom 18 on Jan. 4, New Japan Pro-Wrestling stalwart Tama Tonga announced that January would be his last month with the promotion. The Bullet Club founder had just won NJPW’s NEVER Openweight title at the Tokyo Dome show, which meant there was one loose end to tie up before he took his next job. That was dealt with today (Jan. 20) in Nagoya as New Japan start...2024
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• Eddie Kingston On Life After Wrestling: I Want A Hut In Alaska, A Flip Phone, And To Be Left Alone
Just leave Eddie Kingston alone. Eddie Kingston is riding high after AEW Worlds End when he won the AEW Continental Classic to win the AEW Continental Title, the ROH World Title, and the NJPW Strong Openweight Title. Kingston is showing no signs of slowing down in the ring, but when his wrestling career does end, just leave him alone. "Yeah, I want to go to Alaska, get a little hut, and be left...2024
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• AEW WrestleDream recap & reactions: Edge ushers in new era
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• Rampage recap & reactions: Darby Allin raged against The Machine
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• Eddie Kingston And Claudio Castagnoli Agree To AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Match

Claudio Castagnoli and Eddie Kingston agreed to put both the ROH World Title and the New Japan Strong Openweight Title on the line in Arthur Ashe Stadium....2023
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• Eddie Kingston Wins NJPW Strong Openweight Title At NJPW Strong Independence Day
Eddie Kingston wins gold. Eddie Kingston won the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship, defeating KENTA at NJPW Strong Independence Day. The finish saw Kingston kick KENTA in the face twice as he waved Kingston on. Kingston would hit a spinning back fist followed by a northern lights bomb to score the pinfall victory. --#njpwSTRONG INDEPENDENCE DAY Night2-- Eddie Kingston "Lariat" Two day pack :...2023
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• The Mad King is now the Champ-Champ
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• Eddie Kingston Wins NJPW Strong Openweight Title
Eddie Kingston is a true veteran in the world of professional wrestling, as he has competed all over the world in various companies. Kingston is a major star in AEW ......2023
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• Claudio Castagnoli Set To Defend Against Mark Briscoe At ROH Death Before Dishonor
The main event of the Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view is set. This evening on Ring of Honor Wrestling, New Japan STRONG Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston issued a personal challenge for Mark Briscoe to challenge Claudio Castagnoli for the Ring of Honor World Championship at Death Before Dishonor on July 21. Briscoe accepted […] The post Claudio Castagnoli Set To Defend Agai...2023
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• Eddie Kingston Defeats Claudio Castagnoli To Become A Double Champion At AEW Dynamite Grand Slam
Eddie Kingston is your new ROH World Champion. The Mad King defeated Claudio Castagnoli at this evening’s AEW Dynamite Grand Slam in New York after hitting the Swiss-Superman with a series of spinning backfists and a big powerbomb. Kingston’s NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship was also on the line, which means he is a double-champion. Highlights […] The post Eddie Kingston Defea...2023
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• Samoa Joe wins Grand Slam title shot, then chokes out MJF’s brochacho
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• KENTA: Give Me The Correct Amount Of Money If You Want Me To Face CM Punk; Otherwise, I Don't Need To
KENTA says he doesn't need to have a match with CM Punk. Fans have been speculating about a match between KENTA and Punk for years, as KENTA has called the former world champion out on multiple occasions. The buzz started swirling after the NJPW star tweeted that he was available on June 17, the day Punk will officially return to AEW with the premiere of AEW Collision. The reigning NJPW STRONG Ope...2023
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• VIP PODCAST 2/25 – Radican Worldwide: Interview with Fred Rosser including his thoughts on representing gay and black people, training Sting’s son, working with Cena and Tanahashi, more (35 min.)

SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is back with another blockbuster edition of Radican Worldwide. Radican is joined this week by former WWE Tag Team Champion and Strong Openweight Champion “Mr. No Days Off” Fred [...]...2026
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• Kevin Knight Says He's Also Signed A Deal With NJPW
Kevin Knight officially became All Elite on March 29 after facing Jay White on AEW Collision. Knight had become a regular in NJPW's junior heavyweight division, and stayed active in America on the independent scene. After signing with AEW, it was announced that Knight would be competing in NJPW's annual Best of Super Juniors Tournament. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez of Unlikely, Knight revealed t...2025
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• NJPW Windy City Riot Full Lineup Announced
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the full lineup for NJPW Windy City Riot on April 11. The event will be headlined by Hirooki Goto defending the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shota Umino. The co-main event pits Hiroshi Tanahashi in his final US bout against Konosuke Takeshita. The card also features an Iron Man Match with Gabe Kidd defending the NJPW Strong Championship again...2025
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• NJPW New Japan Cup 2025 Bracket Revealed
The annual NJPW New Japan Cup will begin on March 7th with 24 wrestlers vying to earn a shot at Hirooki Goto and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The tournament will conclude on March 20th. The winner will challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title at NJPW Sakura Genesis on April 5. Here are the first round matches: March 7: Korakuen Hall Yota Tsuji (4th entry, 2nd consecutive. 2024...2025
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• NJPW Announces Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final US Match at Windy City Riot
NJPW has revealed the lineup for Windy City Riot, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi's last match in the US. Scheduled for April 11, Tanahashi will face Konosuke Takeshita. Additionally, Gabe Kidd will defend the NJPW Strong Openweight Championship against Tomohiro Ishii. The promotion highlighted the significance of Tanahashi's match as it marks...2025
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• Gabe Kidd To Enter JCW Jersey J-Cup 2025
Gabe Kidd has been announced for the GCW-JCW Jersey J-Cup. Kidd, the reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, is the eleventh competitor to enter the tournament. Masha Slamovich won the 2024 Jersey J-Cup. *JCUP UPDATE* GABE KIDD returns to GCW on February 15th & 16th at The #JerseyJCup! Get Tix: 2/15:https://t.co/Ule04rpihi 2/16:https://t.co/a820YjwKlV Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+ Feb 15/16 - Jersey C...2025
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• Report – Another Top NJPW Star’s Contract Is Expiring
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• Hiromu Takahashi Reveals First Partner For Sumie Sakai Retirement Bout At NJPW Battle In The Valley
Mayu Iwatani was announced as the first partner for Hiromu Takahashi in Sumie Sakai's retirement match for NJPW Battle in the Valley. Sumie will pick a male and female partner while Hiromu will pick one more female partner for the six-person match. NJPW Battle in the Valley takes place on January 11. A big scoop!@TIMEBOMB1105 has decided on his first partner for Sumie Sakai's retirement match J...2024
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• Gabe Kidd Tells Randy Orton To Speak To His Boss And Come Fight Him
Gabe Kidd taunts Randy Orton on social media. NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd has garnered plenty of buzz with his trash-talking, and he's back at it again as he has once again called out a surefire future WWE Hall Of Famer. In a post on Saturday morning, Kidd told Orton to go to his boss Triple H and then come fight him. .@RandyOrton WHAT YOU SAYING FAM SPEAK TO YOUR BOSS AND COME FIGH...2024
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• Gabe Kidd And Satoshi Kojima Get Into War Of Words On Social Media

NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd and Satoshi Kojima got into a war of words on Twitter earlier today. This all started as Kojima was promoting his upcoming MLW World Heavyweight Title match against Bobby Fish, which takes place next month. Kidd wrote, “Shut the f*** up Koji. No one gives a s***.” Kojima later […] The post Gabe Kidd And Satoshi Kojima Get Into War Of Words On Social ...2024
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• Riddle drops title, Nemeth & Ali victorious at New Japan Chicago show

njpw1972.com An AEW star ended the night with New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s top title, but Jon Moxley was far from the only non-NJPW talent with a prominent role on the promotion’s Windy City Riot show in Chicago last night (April 12). Mustafa Ali had his first-ever New Japan match at WinTrust Arena on Friday, He took on five-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight champion Hiromu Takahashi. There were s...2024
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• KENTA: Give Me The Correct Amount Of Money If You Want Me To Face CM Punk; Otherwise, I Don't Need To
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