Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
For the second year in a row, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) combine forces for a co-promoted event, Forbidden Door. The card is staked with title matches, Owen Hart Foundation Cup matches, and other high-stakes matchups. Stay tuned to this article all night long as it will be updated with […] READ MORE
All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling join forces once again as both promotions present the 2nd edition of AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door. Last year’s iteration of the event brought about so many bouts that many could have only dreamed of in years past. The fantasy is over and it’s time for wrestling […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Dominion took place this weekend, featuring several All Elite Wrestling stars (Lance Archer, Jon Moxley, and Claudio Castagnoli to name a few), so it makes sense that the show helped build to the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door show in Toronto later this month. Let’s look at what may […] READ MORE
Sakura Genesis returns to the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) lineup on Saturday as one of the biggest shows of the year for the promotion is about to go down. The main event will see the New Japan Cup winner take on the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion while Mercedes Moné makes her NJPW-proper debut when […] READ MORE
Match Point is an ongoing series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups and beyond. They may be dream matches, first-time matchups, or hotly anticipated rematches. Today’s edition will look at the main event of the 51st NJPW Anniversary show next month, as Bishamon vs The Dream Team for the […] READ MORE
In what might be the most highly anticipated New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) event in the United States since the G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden in 2019, Battle In The Valley is ready to set the pro wrestling world ablaze. Not only will it feature a legendary matchup between generational rivals Kazuchika Okada and […] READ MORE
The excitement is in the air for what feels to be the first time in a long time for the pro wrestling world as New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) returns to the one-night format for Wrestle Kingdom 17 on January 4. The show will feature 12 matches, nine of which are on the main card, […] READ MORE
NJPW has revealed the Wrestle Kingdom 17 full card and abolished its ban on cheering. Fans will be allowed to chant, repeat catchphrases, have short conversations and boo under new rules released today December 15, 2022. All together now: RAIIIIINMAAAKKEERRR!!! The new rules come after the company was forced to ban fans from being vocal as […] READ MORE
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
NJPW Battle In The Valley returns to San Jose in 2023. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Battle in the Valley will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The event will emanate from the San Jose Civic in San Jose, California. The last Battle in the Valley event occurred on November 13, 2021, in the […] READ MORE
I have been writing wrestling news for 9 months plus for wrestling republic. I mostly cover big news and upcoming matches for promotions. Promotions I will cover are AEW, NJPW, AAA, WWE, and ROH.