Jay White Officially A Free Agent, No Confirmation Of Upcoming Jump To WWE, AEW Possibility

Jay White is officially on the move, but where to seems to still be up in the air. In the latest edition of the weekly Wrestling Observer Newsletter, veteran pro wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer confirmed that the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion is officially a free agent after his NJPW contract expired at the end… Read More Jay White Officially A Free Agent, No Confirmation Of Upcoming Jump To WWE, AEW Possibility

March 3, 2023 John Bass

NJPW Battle In The Valley 2/18/2023 (Results)

Alex Coughlin defeated JR Kratos David Finlay defeated Bobby Fish Kushida, Volador Jr., Kevin Knight and The DKC defeated Máscara Dorada, Josh Alexander, Adrian Quest and Rocky Romero Strong Openweight ChampionshipKENTA defeated Fred Rosser (c) to WIN the Strong Openweight Championship KENTA picked up the win with the Go To Sleep as CM Punk watched… Read More NJPW Battle In The Valley 2/18/2023 (Results)

February 19, 2023 John Bass

NJPW Battle In The Valley 2/18/2023 (Card)

New Japan Pro Wrestling returns to California for a major PPV event featuring the New Japan in-ring debut of Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, in the WWE. When: Saturday February 18, 2023 Where: San Jose Civic Arena in San Jose, CA How To Watch: Live on Fite TV CARD

February 17, 2023 John Bass

Impact Wrestling & NJPW Announce Joint Show On WrestleMania Weekend

Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced today that they will co-produce a show on Thursday night, March 30, at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles. The following was sent out: IMPACT Wrestling & New Japan Pro-Wrestling Announce Major Co-Produced Live Show, Set For Thursday, March 30th in Los Angeles “Multiverse United: Only The STRONG Survive”… Read More Impact Wrestling & NJPW Announce Joint Show On WrestleMania Weekend

February 8, 2023 John Bass

Kota Ibushi Is A Free Agent After Expiration Of NJPW Contract, NJPW Confirms Departure

New Japan Pro Wrestling has officially announced that Kota Ibushi is no longer with the company. Ibushi’s contract expired on January 31st, and the decorated wrestler is officially a free agent. You can read the official announcement below: “Kota Ibushi leaves New Japan Pro-WrestlingWith the conclusion of his contract period on January 31, 2023, Kota Ibushi has… Read More Kota Ibushi Is A Free Agent After Expiration Of NJPW Contract, NJPW Confirms Departure

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 John Bass

NJPW Announces STRONG ON DEMAND, Rebranding For All American NJPW Live Events

New Japan Pro Wrestling has overhauled its STRONG brand in order to consist of all the American shows under one banner. NJPW announced on Sunday that all NJPW events in the United States will henceforth take place under the STRONG brand, and the weekly taping of NJPW Strong will switch to a “duel model” of STRONG LIVE… Read More NJPW Announces STRONG ON DEMAND, Rebranding For All American NJPW Live Events

January 30, 2023 John Bass

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Schedule On AXS TV Announced

AXS TV announced its broadcast schedule for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, starting on January 12 through January 26. AXS TV issued the following: WRESTLE KINGDOM 17 FEATURES THE RETURN OF KENNY OMEGA WHEN AXS TV’S NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING PREMIERES THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Other Highlights Include the debut of Mercedes Moné, Jay White vs Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, FTR vs Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI for the IWGP… Read More NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 Schedule On AXS TV Announced

January 11, 2023 John Bass

NJPW & Pro Wrestling NOAH Announce Joint Show For This Month – Wrestle Kingdom 17 Part 2

New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wrestling NOAH have announced a joint show for January 21. The show is being called Wrestle Kingdom 17 Part Two and will go down from the Yokohama Arena. This was hinted at when NOAH’s KONGO faction confronted Los Ingobernables de Japon backstage at Wrestle Kingdom 17. No matches… Read More NJPW & Pro Wrestling NOAH Announce Joint Show For This Month – Wrestle Kingdom 17 Part 2

January 5, 2023 John Bass

Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) Makes NJPW Debut At Wrestle Kingdom 17

It is indeed ‘Boss Time’ at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 as Sasha Banks has made her debut for the promotion. In the second match of the main card, IWGP Women’s Champion KAIRI retained her title against Tam Nakano. Post-match, Banks, now going by the name Mercedes Mone, appeared and posed in the ring, before challenging… Read More Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks) Makes NJPW Debut At Wrestle Kingdom 17

January 4, 2023 John Bass

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 (Results) 1/4/2023