The 2026 New Japan Cup winner, Callum Newman, continues to make new enemies. The British star has taken aim at former United Empire leader Will Ospreay, as well as fellow rising star Shota Umino.<\/p>\n
Newman has stepped up in NJPW over recent months following extensive top tier departures over the last year.<\/a> Filling the void has become a habit for the 23-year-old. After United Empire leaders Ospreay and TJP left NJPW, Newman led the stable to new glories. During 2025, Newman won the IWGP Tag Team Championship twice. He also challenged then IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto for his title in a losing effort.<\/p>\n Newman also boosted United Empire’s numbers following the departures of TJP, Jeff Cobb, and Mark Davis in 2025. The acquisition of Andrade El Idolo and Jake Lee added impressive depth heading into 2026. After defeating David Finlay at New Beginning, Newman stormed to victory in the New Japan Cup,<\/a> becoming the youngest wrestler in history to win the tournament. A world title match against Yota Tsuji at Sakura Genesis awaits. But rather than focusing on his IWGP Heavyweight Championship bout, Newman seems more occupied by old ghosts and new rivals.<\/p>\n ‘There’s a lot going on, let’s say…’<\/p>\n Callum Newman has mixed emptions about Will Ospreay’s return… Check out the interview!https:\/\/t.co\/o0p0RM7McR<\/a>#njpw<\/a> #njSG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bMPDNhs0yO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) March 30, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n