Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
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
The rebirth of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH’s relationship in the back end of 2021 posed a great prospect. Their shared Wrestle Kingdom 16 in Yokohama Arena show was set up to be the defining moment in what could evolve to be a treasured alliance. While the show didn’t live up to admittedly […] READ MORE
After three nights of Wrestle Kingdom 16 action, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) returns on January 20th with New Year’s Golden Series. The title itself is a throwback to the early years of the promotion, perfectly fitting for the 50th-anniversary celebration. As a gift for the fans, the opening night of the series will be […] READ MORE
On January 13, 2022, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) turned 50, joining a very small class of wrestling promotions that made it to at least a half-century of operation. There’s a lot of history for Japan’s premier organization (which we here at Last Word on Pro Wrestling will be covering throughout the year), but one interesting […] READ MORE
Wrestle Kingdom 16 will come to a close this Saturday as it will be New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) competing against Pro Wrestling NOAH in a special 11-match card. There will be faction warfare, friends going head to head, and legends competing for the first time in a long time. When NJPW and NOAH came […] READ MORE
The beauty of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) to this day is that Wrestle Kingdom manages to deliver even if you no longer follow the product as closely. Wrestle Kingdom 16 is the first time NJPW will run their biggest show of the year as a three-night event but night two will be the final […] 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
As the calendar flips over to December, along with the cavalcade of festivities comes time to decide our respective Wrestler of the Year. I’ve shortlisted five names who are in the running for my Wrestler of the Year selection, with each being featured in their own piece. My second pick is the reigning IWGP World […] 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
The G1 Climax 31 enters the final week of competition. After a long and surprising tournament, we approach the G1 Climax 31 A Block finals. Someone will punch their ticket toward the G1 Climax final match and get a day’s rest ahead of the B Block finals. There is a four-way tie for first place, […] READ MORE