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Former NJPW owner says he ‘looked up to the heavens’ over WWE-Netflix agreement
In an interview with Japan’s Weekly Playboy, Takaaki Kidani recounted a pivotal moment for New Japan Pro Wrestling’s…
Hiroshi Tanahashi issues statement after the sale of NJPW finalized
Hiroshi Tanahashi issued the following statement via YouTube, following the sale of NJPW being finalized to CyberAgent and…
Earthquake takes place during Pro-Wrestling NOAH Global Tag League Event
At Tuesday’s Pro Wrestling NOAH’s event at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, a “fairly sizable” earthquake took place…
MLW Fusion coming to NJPW World starting 6/22
MLW and New Japan have announced a new content partnership that brings MLW Fusion to NJPW World beginning…
AEW programming to leave NJPW World this summer
New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that AEW content will cease to be a part of the NJPW…
Major Japanese promotion announces ownership change
NJPW has announced an ownership change. All shares have been transferred to TV Asahi and CyberAgent. You can…
MLW, STARDOM announce strategic partnership
Major League Wrestling and World Wonder Ring STARDOM have officially announced a strategic partnership going forward, with the…
AEW star crowned new champion at NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 Night One
AEW star Andrade El Idolo defeated Yota Tsuj at the NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 Night One event, winning…
Sukeban partners with Nike for event in New York City
Wrestling promotion Sukeban, known for its focus on bringing together the joshi style of in-ring action and a…
AEW star wins NJPW World TV Title at The New Beginning USA
AEW star Konosuke Takeshita defeated El Phantasmo to become the new NJPW World Television Champion at The New…
Former IWGP Champion reportedly is a free agent
Fightful Select is reporting David Finlay’s contract with NJPW has expired and that he is now officially a…
Former IWGP World Champion Tadao Yasuda passes away
Tokyo Sports is reporting that Former IWGP World Champion Tadao Yasuda has passed away at the age of…
NJPW announces departure of top star
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the departure of Hiromu Takahashi, who has been a part of the promotion’s…
Daughter of legendary WCW star makes pro wrestling debut in Japan
Marie Malenko, the daughter of legendary WCW star Dean Malenko made her pro wrestling debut on Monday with…
New Japan confirms departure of top talent
New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed in a statement that EVIL is leaving the company when his contract…