NEWS NJPW New Year Dash notes: Kenny Omega & Kazuchika Okada team up, TAMASHII date, new groups formed January 5, 2023 Andrew Thompson Omega and Okada reunite, the next NJPW TAMASHII show, ‘Just Four Guys’ forms, Okada accepts Shingo Takagi’s challenge, YOH wants Hiromu
NEWS Kazuchika Okada becomes IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, confronted by Shingo Takagi January 4, 2023 Andrew Thompson Jay White could not best Kazuchika Okada at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17
NEWS Kazuchika Okada feels match with Jay White can’t compete on NJPW WK 17 card name value-wise January 3, 2023 Andrew Thompson Name value-wise, Kazuchika Okada does not think he and Jay White can compete with the card but in-ring, he feels they’re on a higher level
NEWS Kazuchika Okada doesn’t plan on wrestling for another company for a ‘long period’, focused on NJPW January 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson Ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 17, Kazuchika Okada speaks about his IWGP World Heavyweight Title opportunity and more surrounding NJPW
NEWS Fuji TV to air series about wrestling trainees, NJPW’s Kazuchika Okada to be lead coach December 27, 2022 Andrew Thompson Kazuchika Okada is serving as the lead coach for a new Fuji TV x NJPW series
NEWS Kazuchika Okada, Jay White scheduled for NJPW Battle in the Valley December 21, 2022 Andrew Thompson First two confirmed names for NJPW Battle in the Valley in 2023
NEWS Kazuchika Okada, Syuri, Kento Miyahara, El Lindaman, Great-O-Khan win in 2022 Tokyo Sports Pro-Wrestling Awards December 15, 2022 Andrew Thompson The winners of the 2022 Tokyo Sports Pro-Wrestling Awards
NEWS Kazuchika Okada explains why he thinks NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over should happen ‘every once in a while’ November 27, 2022 Andrew Thompson Kazuchika Okada speaks about the success of the Historic X-Over show and how to maintain the excitement level for it
NEWS Kazuchika Okada and Jay White to compete in tag match ahead of Wrestle Kingdom 17 November 26, 2022 Neal Flanagan The NJPW World Tag League finals will include a preview of the main event of Wrestle Kingdom 17.
NEWS Kazuchika Okada makes cameo as voice actor in Japanese dubbed version of ‘Black Adam’, interested in match vs. The Rock November 14, 2022 Andrew Thompson NJPW’s Kazuchika Okada makes a cameo appearance as a voice actor in the Japanese dubbed version of Black Adam
NEWS Great Muta, Okada & Yano vs. United Empire added to NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over October 27, 2022 Andrew Thompson The Great Muta will be in action at NJPW x STARDOM Historic X-Over as a part of trios match
NEWS POST NEWS UPDATE: Kazuchika Okada explains why he’s choosing to coach NJPW recruits October 15, 2022 Andrew Thompson Kazuchika Okada discusses his new role, PCO notes, Johnny Rodz training actor for Von Erich film, Nick Gage interview, Cormier-Seth Rollins
NEWS Kazuchika Okada & Eddie Kingston teaming up at NJPW Rumble on 44th Street October 12, 2022 Andrew Thompson First match announcements for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s event in New York City
NEWS Kazuchika Okada set for paternity leave after G1 Climax win August 20, 2022 Neal Flanagan NJPW star says he will be back in action during the promotion’s next tour.
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: CM Punk notes from C2E2, Ciampa dedicates match, G1 update August 8, 2022 John Pollock Some notes on CM Punk appearing at C2E2, G1 Climax update, Raw in Cleveland, Ciampa dedicates match to Harley Race, Damian Priest on Judgment Day’s direction & more.
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “From the bars and smoky arenas” August 3, 2022 John Pollock John Pollock looks at the fall of the territories and the overall health of the industry prior to Vince McMahon’s national expansion.
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Over 30,000 tickets out for SummerSlam, G1 Climax preview July 13, 2022 John Pollock The latest ticket figures for SummerSlam, preview of A & B Blocks for G1, Fyter Fest preview, WWE on A&E viewership, Nate Diaz & more.
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jon Moxley speaks on seeking treatment last year June 23, 2022 John Pollock Jon Moxley speaks on seeking treatment last, Ric Flair holds a press conference, Paul Levesque speaks at PC, Forbidden Door updates & more.
NEWS NJPW Dominion: Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White, Ospreay vs. SANADA, Tanahashi vs. Goto June 12, 2022 Mark Buckeldee Mark Buckeldee’s review of NJPW Dominion featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White for the IWGP title from Osaka-jo Hall.
NEWS Kazuchika Okada and his wife Suzuko Mimori expecting their first child May 30, 2022 Andrew Thompson Suzuko Mimori and Kazuchika Okada are expecting their first child together. The couple married in 2019