Category: New Japan Pro Wrestling

Miro Reveals He Is Not Restricted To AEW, Teases NJPW Debut

It seems like Miro could be following in AEW World Champion Jon Moxley’s footsteps and wrestling in Japan despite being under contract with AEW. During his latest Twitch stream, Miro revealed that his AEW contract allows him to wrestle in different countries, especially “where the sun rises,” hinting at a possible appearance in NJPW at some point down the road. “Despite signing… Read More Miro Reveals He Is Not Restricted To AEW, Teases NJPW Debut

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NJPW Announces Cards For New Japan Road And Sengoku Lord In Nagoya

NJPW has announced the cards for its next two shows: New Japan Road (Korakuen Hall) in Tokyo on July 20, and Senkogu Lord in Nagoya (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium) in Aichi on July 25. Some of the more notable matches at these events are: IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion EVIL vs. Hiromu Takahashi, NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi vs. El Desperado, and Dick Togo… Read More NJPW Announces Cards For New Japan Road And Sengoku Lord In Nagoya

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NJPW Dominion Results 2020

Togi Makabe, Tomoaki Honma, and Gabriel Kidd vs. Satoshi Kojima, Yuji Nagata, and Ryusuke Taguchi Winners: Satoshi Kojima, Yuji Nagata, and Ryusuke Taguchi via Submission   Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, and Yota Tsuji vs. SANADA, BUSHI, and Hiromu Takahashi Winner: SANADA, BUSHI, and Hiromu Takahashi via Submission   Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Yuya Uemura, and Master Wato vs. El… Read More NJPW Dominion Results 2020

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Gallows and Anderson Reportedly Agreed To A Deal With Impact Wrestling, Plus Will Work For NJPW

Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows have reportedly come to terms on a deal with Impact Wrestling. The deal would allow “The Good Brothers” to wrestle on Impact as well as New Japan Pro Wrestling. Former WWE Superstars Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are expected to work for New Japan Pro Wrestling and one group here in the United States. As we’ve noted, Impact Wrestling recently… Read More Gallows and Anderson Reportedly Agreed To A Deal With Impact Wrestling, Plus Will Work For NJPW

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NJPW To Resume Operations This Month, First Show With Fans Again Announced

NJPW has announced they’re resuming operations with multiple shows this month, as well as running their first event with fans again in July. Company chairman Naoki Sugabayashi announced NJPW has created guidelines for safely resuming events with the Japanese Sports Authority after the nation-wide state of emergency was lifted. Sugabayashi says the company began conducting antibody… Read More NJPW To Resume Operations This Month, First Show With Fans Again Announced

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NJPW Reportedly Considering Empty Arena Shows

Wednesday, NJPW was forced to cancel its upcoming Wrestle Dynasty event at Madison Square Garden on August 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In the interests of running the best and safest possible event for fans, NJPW has arrived at the decision to postpone Wrestle Dynasty in Madison Square Garden,” NJPW wrote on Twitter. “Sorry for the delay, but we’ll be… Read More NJPW Reportedly Considering Empty Arena Shows

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NJPW And AJPW Cancel More Shows Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak

In response to the novel Coronavirus outbreak, NJPW and AJPW have announced that they will be cancelling their events scheduled between March 16 through March 21 and March 14 through March 22 respectively. New Japan’s cancelled dates will result in the cancellation of the New Japan Cup tour. New Japan had previously cancelled the first half of the… Read More NJPW And AJPW Cancel More Shows Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak

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Stardom Cancels Shows Due To Coronavirus Situation In Japan

Japanese promotion Stardom announced earlier today on Twitter they will be canceling a number of upcoming shows as a precaution to the Coronavirus. The virus has infected more than 73,000 people around the world, mostly in mainland China, according to CNN. The death toll is 1,873, including five people outside mainland China. In a series of… Read More Stardom Cancels Shows Due To Coronavirus Situation In Japan

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NJPW Star Jay White Booked For ROH Supercard Of Honor

There has been speculation regarding the partnership with ROH and NJPW, however it appears as if the two companies will continue to work with each other. ROH announced that Bullet Club leader Jay White will be appearing at its Supercard of Honor event on April 4. “#BULLETCLUB MEMBER & NJPW STAR JAY WHITE SIGNED FOR ROH SUPERCARD OF HONOR APRIL 4… Read More NJPW Star Jay White Booked For ROH Supercard Of Honor

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