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• Aaron Wolf Shares Thoughts About His Progression As A Pro Wrestler, Feels Like He’s Clinging To Olympic Gold Medal

Candid comments from Aaron Wolf. Judo Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf made his pro wrestling in-ring debut in January 2026 at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. He defeated current WWE talent NARAKU a.k.a. EVIL to become the NEVER Openweight Champion. Wolf is five months into his in-ring career, and he reflected on the progression while speaking … The post Aaron Wolf Shares Thoughts About His Progres...2026
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• Kenny Omega Recalls Main Eventing Tokyo Dome, Jamie Hayter Praises Toni Storm’s Reign

Kenny Omega recently spoke about the first time he main evented Wrestle Kingdom 11 at the Tokyo Dome in 2017 against Kazuchika Okada. During a recent appearance on the “Battleground” podcast, Omega said he still does not know where his confidence came from that night. He also revealed that his mother was in the crowd, […]...2026
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• Kenny Omega Recalls His Favorite Entrance at Wrestle Kingdom 18, Says He Congratulated Cody Rhodes for Street Fighter Movie Casting
Kenny Omega chimes in... The post Kenny Omega Recalls His Favorite Entrance at Wrestle Kingdom 18, Says He Congratulated Cody Rhodes for <i>Street Fighter</i> Movie Casting appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
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• Kenny Omega Calls His Wrestle Kingdom 17 Entrance ‘One Of His Favorite Entrances Of All Time’

Kenny Omega reflects on his Wrestle Kingdom 17 entrance, noting that where it stands amongst the litany of special entrances he’s had. At Wrestle Kingdom 17, Omega would face off with Will Ospreay for the IWGP United States Championship in a match of the year contender bout. For his entrance for the event, Omega would … The post Kenny Omega Calls His Wrestle Kingdom 17 Entrance ‘...2026
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• Will Ospreay is returning to New Japan, and there’s a storyline waiting for him

Before he showed his face in AEW, Will Ospreay made his way to back to his old promotion, New Japan Pro-Wrestling. While he was making his amazingly-rapid recover from neck fusion surgery, Ospreay flew to Japan to pay his respects to Hiroshi Tanahashi as NJPW’s ace-turned-president retired at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on Jan. 4. Then […]...2026
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Shares That NJPW Attendance Has ‘Calmed Down’ Since He Retired

Tanahashi speaks about the attendance numbers at NJPW shows. It was at Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January 2026 that Hiroshi Tanahashi wrestled Kazuchika Okada in what was billed as Tanahashi’s retirement match. Tanahashi is now fully immersed in his role as NJPW President, and he dove into that during an interview with Proresu-TODAY. Tanahashi shared … The post Hiroshi Tanahashi Shares That...2026
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• Will Ospreay is returning to New Japan, and there’s a storyline waiting for him
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• HENARE Opens About Knee Injury That Sidelined Him Since December 2024: “The Tendons That Hold Your Kneecap On Just Ripped Off”

HENARE opens up about his injury. At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, HENARE returned to in-ring action after being sidelined since December 2024. He went down with a knee injury at the backend of the World Tag League tour. HENARE opened up about the knee injury while chatting with NJPW1972.com and revealed the exact nature of … The post HENARE Opens About Knee Injury That Sidelined Him Since Decemb...2026
• NJPW Reveals Jake Lee Was Sidelined Since 2024 Due To Patella Tendon Tear, Spinal Stenosis & Herniated Lumbar Disc

It was constant pain for Lee. Shortly into Jake Lee’s run with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he went down with an injury. Lee suffered the injury in September 2024 and did not return to in-ring action until January 2026 at Wrestle Kingdom 20. NJPW released a video piece that was centered around Lee, and in the … The post NJPW Reveals Jake Lee Was Sidelined Since 2024 Due To Patella Tendon T...2026
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• Backstage Update On Will Ospreay Following Neck Surgery
As PWMania.com previously reported, top AEW star Will Ospreay is currently on hiatus after announcing that he is dealing with herniated discs in his neck. He underwent surgery to repair these issues in September 2025. While Ospreay has yet to return to in-ring action, he did make an appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 20 earlier this […]...2026
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• Yota Tsuji & Will Ospreay Spoke Backstage At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, Both Want To Wrestle Each Other Again

Tsuji and Ospreay want to run it back. Among those in attendance for Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final match and retirement ceremony at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 was AEW star Will Ospreay. Ospreay is recovering from the neck surgery he underwent in 2025. While at the Tokyo Dome, Ospreay caught up with the newly crowned IWGP Heavyweight … The post Yota Tsuji & Will Ospreay Spoke Backstage At NJPW...2026
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• Backstage AEW News: More On Former TNA Star Signing, Update On Injured Top Star
Two notable AEW-related updates made the rounds this week, touching on both a high-profile injury return and a newly signed name quietly debuting on Dynamite. Jay White Not Cleared, AEW Return Not Imminent “Switchblade” Jay White is not expected back on AEW television anytime soon. White surprised many by appearing at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, where […] The post Backstage AEW News: More On Forme...2026
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• Newest United Empire Member Revealed At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
A major shake up unfolded at Wrestle Kingdom 20 as the latest version of the United Empire officially took shape. Returning from injury, Jake Lee resurfaced on the biggest stage of the year and revealed his allegiance to United Empire, standing alongside Callum Newman, Great O Khan, HENARE and Andrade...2026
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• Match Stopped Due To Injury, New Champion Crowned At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19

A new champion was crowned due to injury at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19. DOUKI defended the title against El Desperado at the show. They battled back and forth, but the match was stopped when DOUKI suffered an arm injury on a dive to the floor. The referee called the match off, and El Desperado was […] The post Match Stopped Due To Injury, New Champion Crowned At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 appeared...2025
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• Bayley On Mercedes Moné Signing With AEW: It’s Bittersweet, But I’m Very Proud Of Her

Bayley discusses Mercedes Moné’s arrival in AEW. Mercedes Moné, then known as Sasha Banks, walked out of WWE in May 2022. She made her NJPW debut at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 the following January but went down with an ankle injury in May. Mercedes returned to wrestling at AEW Dynamite: Big Business, as she officially […] The post Bayley On Mercedes Moné Signing With AEW: It’s Bitt...2024
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• Mercedes Mone On Her WWE Exit: It Was The Hardest Decision, But That Moment Changed My Life For The Better
Mercedes Mone comments on her WWE departure. Mercedes Mone (formerly Sasha Banks in WWE) left WWE in May 2022, walking out during an episode of WWE Raw alongside Naomi. The two were the reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champions at the time, but left over a reported creative disagreement with Vince McMahon. Mone would go on to join NJPW in January 2023. Speaking to Evan T Mack on the Kick Rocks Wr...2024
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"Veteran wrestler Hiroshi Tanahashi is set to wrestle his final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026."

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"Konosuke Takeshita won the gold at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19, and he is now a double champion."

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"His first post-WWE appearance came at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 when he entered the Tokyo Dome alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth."

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"This match, much like the Wrestle Kingdom match, was meticulously planned."

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"NJPW has released the full card for both nights of Wrestle Kingdom 14"

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"NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12: Fans flip as Chris Jericho challenges Kenny Omega"

• Former NJPW Star In Talks With WWE — Report

It appears one of New Japan Pro-Wrestling‘s top stars might be making the jump to WWE. While efforts have been made in recent years to change the date around, plenty of contracts in New Japan end up expiring in January following the yearly Wrestle Kingdom pay-per-view. This is common knowledge among companies like WWE, which […] The post Former NJPW Star In Talks With WWE — Report appe...2026
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• Will Ospreay Appears at NJPW New Year’s Dash, Promises to Return to United Empire
NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 event featured multiple wrestlers currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling. Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi & Jay White appeared as part[.........] The post Will Ospreay Appears at NJPW New Year’s Dash, Promises to Return to United Empire appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
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• David Finlay’s NJPW Contract Reportedly Ending Soon

Former IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay could be a free agent soon, but it doesn’t look like he’ll ultimately leave New Japan Pro-Wrestling. It is well known that one of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s biggest shows of the year always kicks off the new year. That show is the Wrestle Kingdom pay-per-view. The Japanese […] The post David Finlay’s NJPW Contract Re...2025
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• Natalya Says NJPW Champion Is Really F*cking Good, Brings So Much To The Table
Natalya says he's so talented. On December 29, Fightful Select reported that IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Kevin Knight's contract was set to expire in the next few days, and his name had been brought up within major American wrestling companies in recent months. WWE's Natalya took to Twitter/X to respond to a post about the report and stated that Knight is so talented, he flies into t...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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• Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler) Says Shinsuke Nakamura Helped Get Him In Contact With NJPW
Nic Nemeth comments on getting to NJPW. After being released by WWE in September 2023, Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler in WWE) made his first post-WWE appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. Nemeth showed up alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth and ended up getting to a scuffle with new IWGP Global Champion David Finlay. Speaking to Chris Jericho on Talk Is Jericho, Nemeth discussed how his NJPW ...2024
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• Ryan Nemeth: If A Wrestling Company Could Help Show That I’m A Serious Athlete, That Would Be Great
Ryan Nemeth wants to be taken seriously. In the world of professional wrestling, not everyone can always be the top dog. In AEW and ROH, Ryan Nemeth often finds himself on the losing end of matches. Still, he would like to be taken seriously. During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Nemeth said he sees his appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, alongside his brother Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggle...2024
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• Ryan Nemeth: I've Been Telling Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) To Leave WWE For Over A Decade
Ryan Nemeth comments on working with his brother outside of WWE. Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) was released by WWE in September 2023 and became a free agent in December after his 90-day non-compete clause was up. His first post-WWE appearance came at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 when he entered the Tokyo Dome alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Ryan was asked about getting...2024
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• Bryan Danielson On Competing At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18: I Couldn’t Be Happier

Bryan Danielson‘s dream came true at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. AEW star Bryan Danielson returned to Japan and battled Kazuchika Okada in a buzzworthy bout at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18. The match marked Danielson’s first time competing for NJPW in Japan since 2004. In a tweet, AEW shared a message from Bryan Danielson, who discussed […] The post Bryan Danielson On Competing At NJPW W...2024
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• Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) On Being Part Of NJPW: This Could Be Something Special
Nic Nemeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler) comments on his appearance at NJPW. Nic Nemeth made a surprise appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, taking a front row seat alongside his brother Ryan Nemeth during the middle of the show and then getting into a confrontation with David Finlay after the IWGP Global Championship bout. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Nemeth was asked about his trip to Japan and...2024
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• NJPW New Year Dash results (1/5): Vetter’s review of the Wrestle Kingdom 20 fallout show with Oskar and Yuto-Ice vs. Zack Sabre Jr. and Ryohei Oiwa for the IWGP Tag Team Titles, an AEW wrestler’s appearance
By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post NJPW New Year Dash results (1/5): Vetter’s review of the Wrestle Kingdom 20 fallout show with Oskar and Yuto-Ice vs. Zack Sabre Jr. and Ryohei Oiwa for the IWGP Tag Team Titles, an AEW wrestler’s appearance appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results 1/4/26
Hiroshi Tanahashi retired from the sport of pro wrestling on Saturday night. But not before going out with a bang. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held their annual Wrestle Kingdom show on January 4, 2026, live from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Featured below are complete Wrestle Kingdom 20 results. Katsuya Murashima & Masatora Yasuda defeated […] The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results 1/4...2026
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Quick Results – 1/4/26
Below are the quick results from Wrestle Kingdom 20, which took place on 1/4/26 at the Tokyo Dome… The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Quick Results – 1/4/26 appeared first on WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results....2026
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results (1/4/2025): Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Retirement, More

Results for the 1/4/2025 edition of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 live from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on NJPW World. New Japan Pro-Wrestling held the 20th edition of the event “Wrestle Kingdom” on January 4, 2026, from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Fans can find the show’s results & highlights below. NJPW Wrestle … The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results (1/4/2025): ...2026
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada in Tanahashi’s retirement match, Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP World Hvt. Championship and IWGP Global Title
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada in Tanahashi’s retirement match, Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP World Hvt. Championship and IWGP Global Title appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2026
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results & Live Watch Party
Welcome to the live results watch page for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 2026 Wrestle Kingdom 20 pay-per-view! The event is scheduled to start at 1:15 a.m. ET with the pre-show, followed by the main show starting at 2 a.m. Follow along here throughout the show for the results of each match’s winners as well as any other […] The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Results & Live Wa...2026
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• Can’t Knock The Hustle: NJPW x AEW x Stardom x CMLL x RoH Wrestle Dynasty Review
After the events of New Japan’s biggest show of the year, Wrestle Kingdom, the promotion teams up with AEW, CMLL, and Stardom to put on another major show less than 24 hours later. I wasn’t able to catch Wrestle Dynasty live, but I’ve been able to stay away from the results so that I can […] The post Can’t Knock The Hustle: NJPW x AEW x Stardom x CMLL x RoH Wrestle Dy...2025
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• Kenny Omega’s return to the ring was a bloody hardcore war

@njpw1972 After more than a year away from the ring due to a life-threatening case of diverticulitis, Kenny Omega wrestled in the co-main event of Wrestle Dynasty at the Tokyo Dome today (Jan. 5). Omega promised he was bringing a special entrance to the Dome, posting that it featured, “A new song created by the amazing Final Fantasy 14 & 16 composer Masayoshi Soken, with vocals by Jason Mi...2025
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• 1/4/25 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 results
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 Results (1/4): Zack Sabre Jr., Tetsuya Naito, More

On January 4th, New Japan Pro-Wrestling presented NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. In the main event, Zack Sabre Jr. defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Shota Umino. The show featured multiple title changes. The results, courtesy of Cagematch, are as follows: RELATED: Team Added To IWGP Tag Title […] The post NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 Results (1...2025
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• Kenny Omega Recalls Main Eventing Tokyo Dome, Jamie Hayter Praises Toni Storm’s Reign
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• Yota Tsuji: “NJPW Is Nothing Without Its Young Lions”

Tsuji shows his appreciation for the Young Lion system. It was at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 where Yota Tsuji defeated Konosuke Takeshita to retain the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title and capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. NJPW1972.com conducted an extensive interview with Tsuji two weeks after Wrestle Kingdom, and he shared a moment he had … The post Yota Tsuji: “NJPW Is Noth...2026
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• Jay White’s AEW Status Clarified After Wrestle Kingdom 20 Appearance

Wrestle Kingdom 20 delivered one of the most emotional moments in modern wrestling history, but one of the night’s biggest surprises is now being clarified. Kazuchika Okada defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi ......2026
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• Okada Credits Tanahashi For Tokyo Dome Sell-Out, Aaron Wolf Addresses NJPW Debut Win
Kazuchika Okada honored Hiroshi Tanahashi after defeating him in his retirement match at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. Following the emotional main event at a sold-out Tokyo Dome, Okada thanked Tanahashi for drawing the massive crowd, calling him the true reason behind the show’s success. The moment marked the end of an era as Tanahashi officially […] The post Okada Credits Tanahashi For Tokyo Do...2026
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• WATCH – Hiroshi Tanahashi Officially Retires At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Hiroshi Tanahashi has officially wrestled his final match, ending his 26-year pro wrestling career in the main event of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 against longtime rival Kazuchika Okada inside a sold-out Tokyo Dome. Okada defeated Tanahashi with the Rainmaker before thanking him in the ring in an emotional post-match moment. The match served as a […] The post WATCH – Hiroshi Tanahashi Off...2026
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• Syuri Makes History With Double Title Win At Wrestle Kingdom 20
The Tokyo Dome stage delivered a defining moment for women’s wrestling as Wrestle Kingdom 20 rolled into its early chapters, and one competitor left with everything. In just the second match of the night, history was made when one champion walked in and walked out with absolute supremacy. At NJPW...2026
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• Yota Tsuji Makes History With Double Title Win At Wrestle Kingdom 20
Yota Tsuji arrived at the Tokyo Dome with momentum and left Wrestle Kingdom 20 having changed his career forever. In one of the most dramatic moments of the night, Tsuji climbed to the very top of New Japan Pro Wrestling, capturing the IWGP World Championship for the first time while...2026
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• Kazuchika Okada Defeats Hiroshi Tanahashi in Emotional Retirement Match at Wrestle Kingdom 20

The Tokyo Dome was electric as Wrestle Kingdom 20 came to a close — and in a moment that fans will never forget, Kazuchika Okada defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi in a ......2026
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• Kevin Kelly Announces Debut Event Of T.H.E Wrestling For 8/9 In Carlisle, PA
Kevin Kelly has announced the debut of his own pro wrestling promotion. Kelly, who is a former announcer for AEW and is currently in the midst of a lawsuit against the promotion, has previously mentioned the idea of beginning his own promotion, but has now officially announced the companies debut for later this year. In a new Facebook post, Kelly would lay out his plans for the promotion, announci...2025
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• Kuniaki Kobayashi Passes Away At The Age Of 68
Kuniaki Kobayashi has passed away. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kuniaki Kobayashi passed away at the age of 68 following a battle with illness. Kobayashi joined the NJPW Dojo in 1972 and officially debuted in 1973. He had multiple international excursions and later became known for his red martial arts gear. He also had a run as Chin Kobiashi in the WWF. Among other accolades, Kobayashi ...2024
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• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 card, matches, date, start time, PPV price, wrestlers
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• Will Ospreay And Kenny Omega Emerged Relatively Unscathed After AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega had a match considered by many to be an instant classic at Forbidden Door. Many watching the match voiced concern over spots in the match, and the condition the competitors would be in after a series of moves that several deemed risky. However, we were told that both competitors emerged relatively unscathed. In fact, Kenny Omega told several people he was fine after th...2023
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• Eric Bischoff Was 'Blown Away' By Will Ospreay's Match With Kenny Omega At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Eric Bischoff has high praise for the match between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Will Ospreay challenged Kenny Omega for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. The rematch from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 delivered a brutal, thrilling contest, and Ospreay emerged victorious. Speaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff was asked to share his th...2023
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• Will Ospreay Calls Don Callis A 'D*ckhead' And Says His War With Kenny Omega Isn't Over
Will Ospreay says his war with Kenny Omega is not done yet. Will Ospreay recently posted a photo of himself with the 1PW Championship, captioning the photo by calling himself 'a war that you will never win.' Don Callis decided to antagonize Will by posting a photo of Kenny Omega after he had defeated Ospreay for the IWGP United States Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17. Osprey was quick to ...2023
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• Kenny Omega On Taking Tiger Driver '91: I Would Never Do Something If I Didn't Trust Myself
Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay went to battle once again at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door in a rematch from their Wrestle Kingdom 17 bout. At Forbidden Door, Ospreay was victorious, regaining the IWGP United States Championship. The bout was a hard-hitting and physical affair, that included a Tiger Driver '91 spot with Ospreay connecting with the move on Omega. The spot brought forward a lot of online...2023
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• Rocky Romero On Mercedes Moné: NJPW Would Love To Continue Working With Her

Rocky Romero does not have an update on Mercedes Moné, but he says NJPW would love to keep working with her. Mercedes Moné has been out of action since NJPW Resurgence in May, where she suffered an ankle injury. The former Sasha Banks made her NJPW debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17 and went on to […] The post Rocky Romero On Mercedes Moné: NJPW Would Love To Continue Working With Her appeared firs...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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• Ryan Nemeth: I've Been Telling Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) To Leave WWE For Over A Decade
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• NJPW Announces Wrestle Kingdom 20 Documentary

A documentary about the day at The Dome. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 took place on January 4th, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome. The promotion rolled out the announcement that there is going to be a documentary about the day that was Wrestle Kingdom 20. It is scheduled to release in February on both … The post NJPW Announces Wrestle Kingdom 20 Documentary appeared first on Fig...2026
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• Konosuke Takeshita To Challenge For NJPW World TV Title At New Beginning USA

Konosuke Takeshita will challenge El Phantasmo for the NJPW World TV Title at NJPW New Beginning USA. The event is scheduled for February 27th. Takeshita lost the IWGP World Heavyweight Title to Yota Tsuji at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20. From NJPW: The first NJPW title offically set to be defended on US soil in 2026 … The post Konosuke Takeshita To Challenge For NJPW World TV Title At New Beginn...2026
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• Full Card Announced For NJPW Road To The New Beginning On January 19th

The full lineup is pushed out. Coming off the heels of Wrestle Kingdom 20 and New Year Dash, New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to embark on the Road to The New Beginning tour. The tour starts on January 19th at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. There is going to be a NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Title … The post Full Card Announced For NJPW Road To The New Beginning On January 19th appeared first on Fightf...2026
• NJPW G1 Climax Returns To The USA After 7 Years, Updated Card For New Year Dash 2026
New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the full card for its annual New Year Dash event following Wrestle Kingdom 20. The show takes place on Monday (January 5) at Tokyo’s Ota City General Gymnasium and continues the fallout from the Tokyo Dome show. You can check out the updated lineup for NJPW New Year Dash […] The post NJPW G1 Climax Returns To The USA After 7 Years, Updated Card For New Y...2026
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• NJPW G1 Climax Returns To USA After 7 Years, Updated Card For New Year Dash 2026
NJPW has announced the full card for its annual New Year Dash event following Wrestle Kingdom 20. The show takes place on Monday (January 5) at Tokyo’s Ota City General Gymnasium and continues the fallout from the Tokyo Dome show. You can check out the updated lineup for NJPW New Year Dash 2026 below: * IWGP […] The post NJPW G1 Climax Returns To USA After 7 Years, Updated Card For New ...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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• Full Lineup For Tomorrow’s NJPW New Year’s Dash Revealed
NJPW has announced the full lineup for tomorrow's NJPW New Year's Dash show following the conclusion of Wrestle Kingdom 20. The post Full Lineup For Tomorrow’s NJPW New Year’s Dash Revealed appeared first on 411MANIA | Wrestling News, WWE & AEW Results....2026
• Can’t Knock The Hustle: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review
Growing up in Hawaii, I became very accustomed to things starting at weird hours. Sporting events, wrestling shows, and so on all aired at different times than the average fan was used to. As I sit here at 11:53pm, waiting for Wrestle Kingdom 20 to begin in seven minutes, I’m very thankful for my upbringing […] The post Can’t Knock The Hustle: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review appea...2026
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• NOW Arena In Hoffman Estates, Illinois To Host NJPW G1 Climax Show In July 2026

The G1 is coming back to America. As there was a break in the action at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, there were a multitude of announcements for the promotion’s 2026 schedule. It was revealed that New Japan is bringing the G1 Climax back to the USA. On July 11th, a G1 Climax show is taking … The post NOW Arena In Hoffman Estates, Illinois To Host NJPW G1 Climax Show In July 2026 appeared f...2026
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• Syuri Is Your New NJPW Strong Women’s Champion – Becomes A Double Champion
Syuri walked out of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 as a double champion, defeating Saya Kamitani to win the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship. Already reigning as IWGP Women’s Champion, Syuri put both titles on the line in the high-stakes matchup. The bout concluded with Syuri delivering the Flaming Torrent to secure the victory. The win marks […] The post Syuri Is Your New NJPW Strong Women’s Champ...2026
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• Hiroshi Tanahashi Looks Unrecognizable In Shocking New Photos

NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi retired from in-ring competition earlier this month and has quickly undergone a shocking transformation. At Wrestle Kingdom 20, Hiroshi Tanahashi entered the squared circle for the last time as an in-ring competitor. Losing his final match to arguably his greatest rival, All Elite Wrestling’s Kazuchika Okada, inside a completely sold-out Tokyo […] The p...2026
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• Update On Jay White’s AEW Status — Report

What is the latest on Jay White‘s AEW status? We saw Bang Bang Gang leader Jay White appear at Wrestle Kingdom 20 over the weekend to pay his respects to the retiring Hiroshi Tanahashi. White appeared to be in good spirits, which immediately led to fan speculation of a potential in-ring return at AEW. We […] The post Update On Jay White’s AEW Status — Report appeared first on Wre...2026
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• Backstage NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 News – WWE Talents In Attendance?, Aaron Wolf’s Appearance
According to a report from Fightful Select, New Japan Pro Wrestling officials are extremely pleased with the reaction to Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf appearing at Wrestle Kingdom 20 and the buzz surrounding his first-ever match. The atmosphere backstage heading into the Tokyo Dome event is said to be very optimistic. The report states, “There’s […] The post Backstage NJPW Wrestle Kingdom...2026
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• Possible Spoiler on Surprise Appearance for Wrestle Kingdom 20

Just one hour before Wrestle Kingdom 20 kicks off at the Tokyo Dome, a major update has fans excited— Kota Ibushi has been spotted at the venue, sparking serious speculation ......2026
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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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• Jack Perry, Tomohiro Ishii, More Announced For NJPW Windy City Riot
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• Bryan Danielson On Competing At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18: I Couldn’t Be Happier
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• Former WWE Star Dolph Ziggler Confirmed for NJPW Debut Match
Former WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler, now wrestling under his real name Nic Nemeth, made unexpected appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 18 created a buzz among wrestling fans. His altercation with David Finlay ......2024
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• Rocky Romero: NJPW’s Door Will Be Open To WWE Talent Who Are ‘Fed Up’
Rocky Romero says NJPW’s door is open to anyone in WWE who wants to walk away. Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks, made her NJPW debut at Wrestle Kingdom 17 on January 4, 2023, and her star power has generated plenty of buzz for the company. She left WWE at the end of 2022, […] The post Rocky Romero: NJPW’s Door Will Be Open To WWE Talent Who Are ‘Fed Up’ ap...2023
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