Category: NJPW

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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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14 – Cards Night One (1/4/20) And Night Two (1/5/20) – New Year Dash (1/6/20) – Liger’s Retirement

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan – Available on NJPW World, FITE (you can watch both Nights of Wrestle Kingdom 14 and New Year Dash for $49.99). Night 1 – January 4, 2020 at 3:00 AM ET (Pre-Show at 2:00 AM ET) IWGP Heavyweight Champion: Kazuchika Okada (c) vs. Kota Ibushi IWGP Intercontinental Championship: Jay White (c) vs. Tetsuya Naito IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Will… Read More NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14 – Cards Night One (1/4/20) And Night Two (1/5/20) – New Year Dash (1/6/20) – Liger’s Retirement

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Chris Jericho Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi At WK14 Gets AEW-Related Stipulation

NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi will get the opportunity to earn an AEW World title shot next weekend when he goes one-on-one with ‘Le Champion’ at Wrestle Kingdom 14. Chris Jericho shared a video on Saturday morning reacting to recent comments made by Tanahashi in regards to their upcoming match. “You said if you could beat… Read More Chris Jericho Vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi At WK14 Gets AEW-Related Stipulation

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