Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
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
In case you missed the news this morning, Hiromu Takahashi won the BOSJ (Best of the Super Juniors) Tournament for a third time; tying the record for most wins, alongside Jushin Thunder Liger and Koji Kanemoto. This is also the second year in a row that Takahashi has won the tournament – equaling the record […] 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
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) looks to continue getting back on track with night two of Wrestle Grand Slam inside the MetLife Dome. The baseball-themed shows have dominated the summer for NJPW, and with this being the final major show ahead of the G1 Climax, it carries a lot of weight for the performers. Who […] READ MORE
During today’s Road to Castle Attack event, NJPW announced that IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion, Hiromu Takahashi, has suffered a left pectoral tear and will miss six months of in-ring action. This is the second major injury Takahashi has suffered since his return to NJPW from excursion. What this means for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship […] READ MORE
The New Beginning Tour recently ended for New Japan Pro Wrestling, with the major moment of the tour being Kota Ibushi defeating SANADA to retain the IWGP Double Championship. We now look into our next tour with the brand new Castle Attack, which will be headlined by two shows in Osaka Jo-Hall. Let‘s get into the news IWGP Junior Tag & IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship Matches Set After Hiromu Takahashi defeated Sho to retain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, one half of the brand new IWGP Junior Tag Team Champions El Phantasmo would come out and attack Hiromu Takahashi and challenge him […] READ MORE
New Beginning In Hiroshima marks the two show conclusion to New Japan Pro Wrestling’s New Beginning Tour, with the full conclusion being on night two with a highly anticipated double title match. But there’s more action throughout the two shows, lets take a look at whats on the cards. Full Cards New Beginning In Hiroshima […] READ MORE
On night two of Wrestle Kingdom 15, the Best of Super Juniors (BOSJ) winner Hiromu Takahashi defeated Taiji Ishimori to regain the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. This marks his fourth time holding the championship. Takahashi lost the championship to Ishimori back at Summer Struggle and was on a path of destruction to get it back. […] READ MORE
On night one of Wrestle Kingdom 15, Hiromu Takahashi defeated El Phantasmo to advance to night two of the premier event and will face Taiji Ishimori in a rematch for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. Takahashi’s win came in the opening match of the event, denying the Bullet Club of a perfect night two in […] READ MORE
Wrestle Kingdom. It’s the biggest event of the New Japan calendar year that starts proper in the beginning of the year. This major event will feature two nights of action in the Tokyo Dome. We start this preview with Night One of Wrestle Kingdom 15. NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night One Card New Japan Rumble […] READ MORE