Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
Since Bushiroad purchased STARDOM in late 2019, it has felt like some type of crossover between the joshi company and NJPW was bound to happen. And while it took three years, a global pandemic, and the introduction of the IWGP Women’s Championship, that crossover is set for November 20th inside Ariake Arena. The NJPW x […] READ MORE
Hiromu Takahashi defeated El Desperado on Friday in the finals of Best of the Super Juniors 29, winning the coveted junior heavyweight tournament for a record third-straight time. The NJPW BOSJ 29 win for Takahashi also gives him his fourth overall tournament win, setting another record in the process as the most decorated competitor in […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) will crown the 29th winner of the Best of the Super Juniors as two of the best in the world go at with hopes of walking away with the trophy and an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship opportunity. The tournament has been nearly a month-long journey for 20 competitors and the […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is finally back after having to cancel some shows due to COVID-19 and it is good timing seeing that it has felt like forever since Wrestle Kingdom 16. They are currently on their New Years Golden Series tour that features four major events with must-see title matches. The first of […] READ MORE
It has become a tradition for wrestling fans around the world to kick off the new year with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) as Jan. 4 has become Wrestle Kingdom day. The number of all-time classics that have come from Wrestle Kingdom events alone makes these shows some of the most important of the year […] READ MORE
At today’s joint press conference of New Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH the matches for the third day of Wrestle Kingdom 16 in Yokohama were announced. The event will be held on January 8, 2022 in Yokohama Arena and broadcast live on ABEMA Pay-Per-View. Wrestle Kingdom 16 in Yokohama Matches Announced LIJ vs […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) will continue it’s tournament season as Friday marks the official beginning of Best of the Super Juniors. The field will feature 12 competitors in one block, allowing each wrestler to face every participant until the finals. Going with the one block is reminiscent of the 2020 version of BOSJ. The […] READ MORE
NJPW Power Struggle has officially come and gone, delivering what was one of the promotions most newsworthy shows of the year. Three new champions were crowned throughout the night as a historic reign was ended, a champion regained his gold, and a wrestler’s destiny was achieved. Here’s a look at the Power Struggle title changes. […] READ MORE
The team of Robbie Eagles and Tiger Mask defeated the Suzuki-gun team of El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru on Tuesday morning to become the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions. Flying Tiger, as Eagles and Tiger Mask are smartly named, have their first title win as a team with the win at Road To […] READ MORE
On Sunday, Robbie Eagles defeated El Desperado to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Grand Slam. Eagles captured the victory when he gave Desperado no option other than to tap out to the Ron Miller Special submission in the middle of the ring. This is Eagles’ first reign as the IWGP Junior Heavyweight […] READ MORE
Scott here. Currently an editor for LWOS Pro Wrestling. Lead for WWE content while contributing for AEW, NJPW, Stardom, and more. Also a writer for Inside The Ropes, Voices of Wrestling, and Daily DDT. Host of the Wrestling With Edwards podcast.