Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
Zack Sabre Jr. has won the second New Japan Cup of his career. The gifted technician defeated Tetsuya Naito in the finals of the 2022 tournament as he hit the Zack Driver to earn the victory. Sport of Pro Wrestling’s Chris Samsa noted this is the first pinfall for Sabre Jr. in his New Japan […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has been finding its stride since the start of 2022, in large part due to the success of this year’s New Japan Cup. The single-elimination tournament has led to some crazy outcomes, stellar moments, and phenomenal matches. It has left fans thinking of the days before COVID-19 when NJPW was […] READ MORE
After months of tension and in-fighting among the ranks, Bullet Club finally came to its boiling point at Day 7 of the New Japan Cup. There are no longer any ifs, buts, or maybes – The Guerrillas of Destiny have been officially kicked out of Bullet Club. ／🏆NEW JAPAN CUP 2022🏆尼崎大会‼️＼ 会場内騒然…BULLET CLUB分裂💥そしてタマ＆タンガ＆邪道を追放‼️外道は邪道に決別のメリケンサック✊💥 📲 #njpwworld […] READ MORE
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) is prepared for their first major tournament of the year as it is time for New Japan Cup 2022. This is NJPW’s annual single-elimination tournament and it will be the biggest in the Cup’s history as it will have 48 participants. The best of the best in NJPW are coming […] READ MORE
On March 21st, New Japan Pro Wrestling held the finals of the New Japan Cup. This event was newsworthy not just because of Will Ospreay winning the tournament but we also because of the return of popular junior heavyweight YOH, who has been out with injury since July 2020. Let’s dive a little deeper into […] READ MORE
On Saturday night, the New Japan Cup field was dwindled down to two wrestlers as the semi-finals were completed. On Sunday night, those two competitors will go head-to-head, with the winner earning an opportunity at Kota Ibushi and his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Here’s the New Japan Cup final preview. Announced Card So Far: — […] READ MORE
Following the March 15th New Japan Cup 2021 event, we have just eight competitors left. Dubbed the “elite eight,” these men are all-in with a chance to win a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Kota Ibushi. But, only one can win, and in this article, we will take a look at the performers […] READ MORE
The New Japan Cup is the first annual tournament in the New Japan Pro Wrestling calendar. The main focus of this tournament is to crown a number one contender for the brand new IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sakura Genesis. This tournament features 30 participants and in this preview of the New Japan Cup card, we will cover the […] READ MORE
The New Japan Cup returns, the annual tournament to crown a challenger for the company’s top title will feature a massive field with some returning stars involved. There are some enticing first round matches as well to keep NJPW fans ticking over before we get to some of the major matches. New Japan Cup Bracket […] READ MORE
The New Japan Cup 2020 finals are set. 2019 New Japan Cup winner Kazuchika Okada faces Los Ingobernables De Japon (LIJ) faction member, EVIL. This will be the fifth singles match between the two with Okada leading the series, 3-1. The finals will be a momentous night for not only viewers of NJPW World but […] READ MORE