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• Pro Wrestling NOAH Spring Mayhem Results (5/2/26): New Champions Crowned, OZAWA Wants Los Tranquilos de Japon To Be Subsidiary Of Team 2000X

NOAH’s latest big show. Ryōgoku Sumo Hall played host to Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Spring Mayhem show on May 2nd. There were a total of 4,539 people in attendance. There were two new champions crowned in the final two bouts of the night. Also, OZAWA scored a win over Tetsuya Naito in singles competition. Post-match, OZAWA … The post Pro Wrestling NOAH Spring Mayhem Results (5/2/26): N...2026
• Tetsuya Naito Is Not A Fan Of Large-Scale Factions In Wrestling, Feels It Makes It More Difficult For Group To Have Clear Direction

Naito speaks about Los Tranquilos de Japon. The Los Tranquilos de Japon faction consists of Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI, RYUSEI, and Angel Reyes. All four talents compete in Pro Wrestling NOAH in addition to doing independent shows. Naito and BUSHI are the current GHC Tag Team Champions, and they were interviewed by NOAH’s official website. Naito … The post Tetsuya Naito Is Not A Fan Of Large...2026
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• Tetsuya Naito Addresses Criticisms Of His Physical Condition & In-Ring Ability

Candid interview with Naito and BUSHI. The current GHC Tag Team Champions in Pro Wrestling NOAH are Los Tranquilos de Japon (Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI). They were interviewed by NOAH’s official website. As the conversation moved along, Naito addressed criticisms of his physical condition and in-ring ability at this stage of his career. “It’s true … The post Tetsuya Naito Addresses Crit...2026
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• Pro Wrestling NOAH ‘Apex Conquest’ Results (4/12/26): Yoshiki Inamura Retains GHC Heavyweight Title, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Defend Tag Belts

Full results from the show. 1,280 people were in attendance at Nagoya Kinjofuto Arena in the Aichi Prefecture of Japan to watch Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Apex Conquest show. There were three championship matches on the night, and the aftermath of the GHC Heavyweight Title bout saw Shane Haste make his return to NOAH. Below are … The post Pro Wrestling NOAH ‘Apex Conquest’ Result...2026
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• Tetsuya Naito and his reflections on his time in Los Ingobernables de Japon
In 2018, they had become one of the most notable factions in wrestling today. In both North America and Japan, Los Ingobernables de Japon has emerged as a powerful group. They have engaged in rivalries with some of the biggest names in wrestling from all over the world. In their three short years of existence, [...]...2026
• Hiroshi Tanahashi Looking To Increase Pay & Introduce Multi-Year Deals For NJPW Wrestlers, Discusses Idea Of Talents Being Under Contract While Based Overseas

Contract talk with the NJPW President. There’s an extensive two-part interview that Proresu-TODAY rolled out with New Japan Pro-Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi. During the chat, Tanahashi dove into the talent departures over the last several years, such as Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, EVIL, David Finlay, and Hiromu Takahashi. Tanahashi said back in 2004, he considered … The po...2026
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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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• Video: Cena appears on TNT Basketball coverage, Tetsuya Naito set to have eye surgery
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• Tetsuya Naito Says He Isn't Retiring, Set To Undergo Surgery On Left Eye And Stem Cell Treatment On Right Knee
Naito isn't retiring. Following his recent departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling, Tetsuya Naito spoke with Tokyo Sports for a new interview to clear up some misconceptions surrounding his future. Most importantly, Naito revealed that he isn't retiring from wrestling. Furthermore, Naito plans on moving on to the "next stage" after undergoing eye surgery and stem cell treatment on his right knee. "...2025
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• Backstage Update On Rumors Of Tetsuya Naito’s Future After NJPW Departure: WWE & AEW Chances?, More
Tetsuya Naito is officially on the free agent market, but early signs suggest there may not be a bidding war for his services. The 42-year-old veteran has been hampered by injuries in recent years, and that history appears to be weighing heavily on how major promotions view his potential. According to sources within both New […] The post Backstage Update On Rumors Of Tetsuya Naito’s Fu...2025
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• New IWGP Tag Team Champions Crowned At NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty
The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty. They defeated Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito and Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb in a three-way tag team bout. The finish saw the Bucks hit the TK Driver on O-Khan for the victory. --️WRESTLE DYNASTY--️ "THE ELITE" @youngbucks 登録・視聴はこちらから https://t.co/CcdQ1X9P52#NJPW #AEW #nj...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito To Undergo Eye Surgery

Tetsuya Naito is set to undergo another eye surgery. Naito and Hiromu Takahashi won the NJPW World Tag League on December 8. Naito also agreed to face Takahashi at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Tetsuya Naito revealed that he will be having his fourth eye surgery ahead of the match. […] The post Tetsuya Naito To Undergo Eye Surgery appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024
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• Jack Perry joins New Japan’s most hated faction

njpw1972.com At Mar. 6’s 52nd Anniversary show, the AEW exile won his first NJPW match and became a member of House of Torture. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their 52nd Anniversary event on Mar. 6 in Ota. Among other things, the show featured the in-ring debut of AEW’s Jack Perry. Perry, who was suspended by AEW following his role in the incident which led to CM Punk’s firing at All In: Lo...2024
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• NJPW Star Tetsuya Naito Reportedly Set For Eye Surgery This Week

New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Tetsuya Naito recently announced that he will be having eye surgery later on this week. This will be his third eye surgery....2023
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• Ex-RETRIBUTION member beats former IWGP champ in G1
NJPWWorld’s YouTube Or, let’s check in with New Japan’s prestigious tournament with more than half the round robin action in the books. After the past two days at Korakuen Hall, New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 33rd G1 Climax tournament is past the halfway mark of the round robin stage (you can find a quick primer on the grueling, prestigious tournament here). There have several matches worth see...2023
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• Forbidden Door recap & reactions: The best wrestler of all-time
Bleacher Report The AEW and NJPW joint venture Forbidden Door (Jun. 25, 2023) emanated from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The PPV featured Bryan Danielson versus Kazuchika Okada in a dream match, Kenny Omega versus Will Ospreay tearing the house down, Sting in action, several title fight, and much more. Get caught up on all the Forbidden Door details with the excellent play-by-play...2023
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• Tetsuya Naito Hired At Restaurant For One Day, Worked 5 PM-9 PM Shift & Overtime
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"Come show time, BUSHI made his entrance … The post Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Become GHC Tag Team Champions At NOAH The New Year 2026 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News."

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"During Sunday morning’s NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty pay-per-view event, The Young Bucks defeated Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito and Great-O-Khan & Jeff Cobb in a three-way tag team match to capture the titles."

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"In the main event of NJPW Windy City Riot, Jon Moxley defeated Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship."

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"At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Sting scored his latest win in AEW, as he joined forces with Darby Allin and Tetsuya Naito to defeat Minoru Suzuki, Chris Jericho, and Sammy Guevara."

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"Chris Jericho teases more to come in NJPW with Tetsuya Naito attack at New Year Dash"

• Tetsuya Naito Never Thought Hiromu Takahashi Would Leave NJPW, Heard Takahashi Has ‘Other Options’
Naito weighs in on the news about his former L.I.J. stablemate. For many years, Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi were connected via the Los Ingobernables de Japon stable in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The incarnation that consisted of Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI, SANADA, Hiromu Takahashi, and EVIL is noteworthy, as over the last year, all five members … The post Tetsuya Naito Never Thought Hiromu Ta...2026
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• Rumor Roundup: Cody Rhodes return, WWE talent raid, wrestling Power Slap, more!

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fac...2025
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• Kenny Omega Comments On Tetsuya Naito's NJPW Departure News, 'It Just Kind Of Came Out Of Nowhere'
Kenny Omega comments Tetsuya Naito leaving NJPW. Earlier this month, NJPW made an announcement regarding the future of Tetsuya Naito, revealing that they will not be renewing his contract. The company emphasized that this was a mutual decision. Now, fans are soaking in the last few appearances for Naito in NJPW, as his time with the company will come to an end once he has fulfilled all of his date...2025
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• Backstage Update On Rumors Of Tetsuya Naito’s Future After NJPW Departure: WWE & AEW Chances?, More
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• Rumor Roundup: Travis Scott at WrestleMania, Nick Khan hypocrisy, Naito, more!

Photo by Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been conf...2025
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• Backstage Update On Rumors Of Wrestling Legend Possibly Signing With AEW
Tetsuya Naito appears to be nearing the end of his tenure with New Japan Pro Wrestling, a promotion many believed he would remain with for the entirety of his career. On April 1, Tokyo Sports first reported that Naito had been competing without a formal contract in place. That report was later confirmed by additional […] The post Backstage Update On Rumors Of Wrestling Legend Possibly Signin...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito Could Be Headed to AEW After NJPW Exit

Tetsuya Naito is officially done with his NJPW contract—and now all eyes are on where the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion could end up next. While some fans are hoping ......2025
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito’s NJPW Exit
On Wednesday, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI are parting ways with the organization. NJPW revealed that Naito’s decision not to extend his contract was mutually agreed upon. Earlier today, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi provided this statement to the fans. He wrote, “I’m sorry for the news that surprised and sad […] The post Hiroshi Tanahas...2025
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• Details Behind Tetsuya Naito's Departure From NJPW

Tetsuya Naito and Bushi are leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling, with a new report offering some additional details on their departures....2025
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
On Wednesday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI would be departing the company. NJPW stated that the promotion and Naito mutually agreed to not renew his contract. NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi gave the following statement to fans: "I'm sorry for the news that surprised and sad everyone today. I talked to Naito yesterday. I told Naito, who loves New Japan, that I wa...2025
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• Pro Wrestling NOAH ‘Apex Conquest’ Results (4/12/26): Yoshiki Inamura Retains GHC Heavyweight Title, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Defend Tag Belts
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• Pro Wrestling NOAH Results (3/20/26): Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Defend GHC Tag Team Titles

Naito and BUSHI’s latest title defense. 804 people were in attendance at Kobe Sambo Hall in Kobe, Japan, for Pro Wrestling NOAH’s show on March 20th. The promotion is on its ‘Lethal Odyssey’ tour, and the 3/20 show was headlined by a GHC Tag Team Championship match. Below are the results: White Raven Squad (KENTA, … The post Pro Wrestling NOAH Results (3/20/26): Tetsu...2026
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• wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 2 Results (3/7): Tetsuya Naito, Alan Angels, Starboy Charlie Compete

wXw held night two of its wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament on March 7 from Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. The event aired on IWTV. Full results are below. wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 1 Results (3/6) 16 Carat Gold 2026 Quarter Finals: YAMATO def. Erick Stevens Metehan & Rambo def. Crush Boys (Starboy Charlie … The post wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 2 Results (3/7): Tetsuya Naito, Alan ...2026
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• wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 1 Results (3/6): Tetsuya Naito, Alan Angels, Axel Tischer Compete

wXw held night one of its wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament on March 6 from Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. The event aired on TrillerTV+. Full results are below. wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 1 Results (3/6) Four-Way: Jay Joshua def. Luca De Leone, Rambo and Starboy Charlie 16 Carat Gold 2026 Opening Round: Peter … The post wXw 16 Carat Gold 2026 Night 1 Results (3/6): Tetsuya Naito, Alan A...2026
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• WXW “16 Carat Gold” night one results: Vetter’s review of first-round tournament matches involving Tetsuya Naito, Bushi, Yamato, Axel Tischer, Erick Stevens, Alan Angels, Arez, and more
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post WXW “16 Carat Gold” night one results: Vetter’s review of first-round tournament matches involving Tetsuya Naito, Bushi, Yamato, Axel Tischer, Erick Stevens, Alan Angels, Arez, and more appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• Pro Wrestling NOAH Results (2/11/26): Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Retain GHC Tag Team Titles

Results from the latest NOAH show. 1,598 people were in attendance at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, for Pro Wrestling NOAH’s ‘Legacy Rise’ show on February 11th. There were two championship matches, and the show was headlined by a GHC Heavyweight Title match. Below are the results: Kaito Kiyomiya, Galeno, Haruto Ki & Aoi Takahashi … The post Pro Wrestling NOAH Results ...2026
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• BZW Enter The Zone Results (1/24): Tetsuya Naito, Jordan Oliver, Jack Cartwheel Compete

Banger Zone Wrestling held its BZW Enter The Zone event on January 24th from Salle Jacques Brel in Faches-Thumesnil, Frankreich. Full results are below. BZW Enter The Zone Results (1/24) Rivality (MBM & Ultima Sombra) defeat VCC (Daniel Akindele & Noe Ahukah) Jack Cartwheel def. Griff and Leedz Lewis BZW Hardcore Championship: Drew Parker def. … The post BZW Enter The Zone Results (1...2026
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• New Japan announces departure of long-time star Tetsuya Naito

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The promotion and its multi-time champion mutually agreed to part ways after failing to come to terms on a contract extension. Another member of his LIJ faction is leaving, too. Tetsuya Naito’s New Japan Pro-Wrestling career wasn’t always the smoothest ride. He started as a Young Lion in the mid-aughts, and rose to main event status by 2014. Fans initially ...2025
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• NJPW Releases In Progress – Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI Released So Far
Tetsuya Naito and New Japan Pro Wrestling have mutually agreed to part ways. You can check out the official announcement below: “Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling. In recent weeks, conversations have been ongoing between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tetsuya Naito regarding Naito’s future wrestling activities. As a result of those conversations, both parties […] The ...2025
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• 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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• Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push

@njpw1972 Results from the April 5 event in Tokyo, which set the stage for NJPW’s upcoming trip to the U.S., and more. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their annual Sakura Genesis event in Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Sumo Hall today (April 5) — which you know because you read the indispensable Mr. Ares’ show preview. The main event saw New Japan Cup winner and Bullet Club War Dogs leader David Finlay ch...2025
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• 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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• Jon Moxley Reflects On ‘Humbling’ IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win

Jon Moxley dethroned Tetsuya Naito to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at NJPW Windy City Riot. While speaking to FanNation, Moxley opened up about how he felt after getting the win. “Those moments in the ring are like a drug,” said Moxley. “It was a great atmosphere, it was a crazy moment. I […] The post Jon Moxley Reflects On ‘Humbling’ IWGP World Heavyweight Title Win appear...2024
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• Jon Moxley gets to beat the crap out of Jack Perry on WrestleMania weekend

AEW Dynamite Jon Moxley was curiously left out of AEW’s tag team championship tournament and has been missing from AEW programming ever since he and Claudio Castagnoli defeated FTR earlier this month at the Revolution pay-per-view. Jon’s three week absence from AEW Dynamite and Collision has left me wondering, where the f*** is this guy? Well, if you are just like my 68-year-old mother and...2024
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• Kazuchika Okada: I'm Leaving NJPW With The Intention Of Never Coming Back
Kazuchika Okada doesn't intend to return to NJPW. Kazuchika Okada wrestled his final NJPW match at night two of NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo on February 24, competing in a multi-man bout and coming away with the victory by pinning Callum Newman. After Tetsuya Naito successfully defended his IWGP World Heavyweight Title in the main event against SANADA, he was joined in the ring by Okada, and the ...2024
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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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• 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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• Forbidden Door recap & reactions: The best wrestler of all-time
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• Jericho crashes scrum, sets up tag rematch with Sting for Dynamite
AEW’s YouTube Their match at Forbidden Door last night (June 25) certainly wasn’t my favorite on the card, but it was historic. The first bout to feature Sting & Chris Jericho had some fun moments. Most importantly, per Sting himself at the post-PPV media scrum it didn’t result in any injuries. Seeing as the finish didn’t involve either man or their AEW partner (New Japan’s Tetsuya Naito p...2023
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• Jon Moxley Defeats Tetsuya Naito, Wins IWGP World Title At NJPW Windy City Riot

Jon Moxley made history with his victory at NJPW Windy City Riot, where he won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In the main event of NJPW Windy City Riot, Jon Moxley defeated Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. It took multiple Death Riders, but in the end, Moxley, who was bleeding profusely, […] The post Jon Moxley Defeats Tetsuya Naito, Wins IWGP World Tit...2024
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• Jon Moxley Comments On Winning IWGP World Heavyweight Title
Jon Moxley says he goes where he wants and does what he wants, and nobody can stop him. At NJPW Windy City Riot, AEW star Jon Moxley beat Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. In doing so, he became a Global Grand Slam Champion, as he came the first wrestler to hold […] The post Jon Moxley Comments On Winning IWGP World Heavyweight Title appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024
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• Sting Has Not Decided On A Date For His Retirement Yet
Sting says it’s still showtime for a while longer. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Sting scored his latest win in AEW, as he joined forces with Darby Allin and Tetsuya Naito to defeat Minoru Suzuki, Chris Jericho, and Sammy Guevara. The match came a few months after Sting said “showtime” was almost over on […] The post Sting Has Not Decided On A Date For His Retirement Yet ap...2023
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• Will Ospreay Changes IWGP US Title To IWGP UK Title
Will Ospreay redesigns the IWGP US Title. In a backstage interview following his NJPW G1 Semifinal bout, Will Ospreay revealed that he changed the IWGP United States Championship to be the IWGP United Kingdom Championship. Ospreay changed the US flag to the UK flag and replaced United States with United Kingdom on the title. Ospreay said, "I'm the best in the world... Dear IWGP Committee. You k...2023
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• 64 year old Sting dives off ladder mouth-first into table, taps Jericho
AEW’s Twitter Sting & Darby Allin got a win over Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara at Forbidden Door last Sunday, but none of those men was involved in the finish. The New Japan stars who were — Tetsuya Naito and Minoru Suzuki — weren’t involved in the Tornado Tag main event of the June 28 Dynamite however, so we didn’t think we’d have that problem tonight. Jericho brought his “Painmaker” alte...2023
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• Tetsuya Naito vs SANADA official for Wrestle Kingdom 18 【WK18】

Announcement and reactions at Tokyo press conference A press conference in Tokyo’s Hikosen Theater on October 10 made official the first match announced for Wrestle Kingdom 18 in the Tokyo Dome January 4 2024. Wrestle Kingdom 18 international tickets Making the first comment as challenger January 4, Naito remarked ‘Today is the first card announcement […]...2023
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• Chris Jericho: The Endgame Is A 'Painmaker' Movie, I'm Sick Of Batman, Superman, Spider-Man
Chris Jericho introduced The Painmaker to wrestling fans during his run in New Japan Pro-Wrestling to square off against Tetsuya Naito and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada. He brought the Painmaker persona to AEW when he faced Nick Gage in a deathmatch. He's also brought The Painmaker to comic books. Next, he wants to bring him to film. "I just put out a comic book for a character that I played ...2023
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• Chris Jericho Segment Announced For 7/5 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card
Chris Jericho will speak on the July 5 episode of AEW Dynamite. In a tweet, All Elite Wrestling confirmed that Jericho will speak on Wednesday night. Jericho is coming off two losses to Sting; his team lost to “The Icon”, Darby Allin, and Tetsuya Naito at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, and Sting made him […] The post Chris Jericho Segment Announced For 7/5 AEW Dynamite, Updated Card ...2023
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• Los Tranquilos de Japon Prospect RYUSEI To Make In-Ring Debut

Naito will be in action on the same show. S.A.J. Wrestling (Squash A Jobber Wrestling) is based in Italy, and the promotion has a show scheduled for January 31st. It was already advertised that Tetsuya Naito would be in action. He’ll be teaming with Mike Bird and Crimi to take on Adriano, Nico Inverardi, and … The post Los Tranquilos de Japon Prospect RYUSEI To Make In-Ring Debut appea...2026
• Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & Mystery Partner To Team Up At NOAH’s February 6th Show

Naito and BUSHI are bringing a mystery partner in. Starting 2026 was Pro Wrestling NOAH’s ‘NOAH The New Year’ event, and it was at that show that Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI defeated Kenoh and Naomichi Marufuji to become the new GHC Tag Team Champions. Their first title defense is scheduled for February 11th against KENTA … The post Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI & Mystery Partner To Tea...2026
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• Tetsuya Naito: I Wanted To See Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Final Moments With My Own Eyes

Tetsuya Naito was one of many surprises and appearances for the retirement ceremony of Hiroshi Tanahashi at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. Naito left NJPW in May 2024 and has been a freelancer ever since, but greeted Tanahashi in the ring after a long entrance. “I once gave up on that dream and scheduled a fight … The post Tetsuya Naito: I Wanted To See Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Final Moment...2026
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• Rumor Roundup: Cody Rhodes return, WWE talent raid, wrestling Power Slap, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: Travis Scott at WrestleMania, Nick Khan hypocrisy, Naito, more!
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Issues Statement On Tetsuya Naito Leaving NJPW, Wanted Naito To Stay Until The End
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• New Japan announces departure of long-time star Tetsuya Naito
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• Titles change hands at Sakura Genesis as New Japan continues a controversial push
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• Tetsuya Naito Working As A Freelancer, NJPW Contract Expired On January 31
Tetsuya Naito is technically working as a freelancer as he continues to compete for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tokyo Sports reports Naito's contract with NJPW ended on January 31st. The report notes that NJPW is Naito's number one priority and a fourth round of negotiations are expected to take place soon. "I haven't decided what I'll do if I quit, but when I was younger I thought 'maybe I'll retir...2025
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• Tetsuya Naito Bout Official For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
Tetsuya Naito will clash with Hiromu Takahashi at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 on January 4th. The bout between Los Ingobernables de Japon members was made official during the final night of NJPW World Tag League. Naito and Hiromu won NJPW World Tag League, which would normally secure them a shot at the IWGP Tag Team Championships. However, the current status of the IWGP Tag Team Titles are in questi...2024
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• Kenny Omega Comments On Tetsuya Naito's NJPW Departure News, 'It Just Kind Of Came Out Of Nowhere'
2025

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• Kenny Omega Would Like To Wrestle Seth Rollins, Was Supposed To Wrestle Kenoh Before Getting Sick
Kenny Omega would like to face off against Seth Rollins and Kenoh. Throughout his legendary career, 'The Cleaner' has faced off against many of the all time greats like Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Bryan Danielson, and Tetsuya Naito. Many fans are still hoping that Omega gets the chance to wrestle performers that are in other promotions like Gunther, Roman Reigns, and John C...2024
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• Jack Perry, Tomohiro Ishii, More Announced For NJPW Windy City Riot
Jack Perry and other stars are set to compete at NJPW Windy City Riot. NJPW announced that Jack Perry, Ren Narita, Tomohiro Ishii, and Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) have been added to NJPW Windy City Riot in Chicago on April 12. Perry previously appeared at NJPW Battle in the Valley and attacked Shota Umino. He then ripped up his AEW contract, and he has not been seen since. NE...2024
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• Forbidden Door recap & reactions: The best wrestler of all-time
2023

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