NEWS NJPW x CMLL Fantasticamania tour returning in 2023 October 27, 2022 Andrew Thompson The string of joint shows with NJPW and CMLL are coming back in 2023
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 NJPW starts monthly distribution of CMLL shows on their YouTube channel October 13, 2022 Andrew Thompson New Japan Pro-Wrestling to stream a CMLL event on their YouTube channel on a monthly basis. CMLL’s 9/23 show is up
NEWS POST NEWS UPDATE: NJPW President Takami Ohbari talks IWGP Women’s Title, AEW, FTR vs. Aussie Open October 11, 2022 Andrew Thompson In-depth chat with Takami Ohbari, Caprice Coleman on his AEW commentary spots, Bobby Fish’s first ROH salary, MJF-All Out, William Regal note
NEWS NJPW President Takami Ohbari wanted to have Antonio Inoki in attendance for Wrestle Kingdom 17 October 11, 2022 Andrew Thompson NJPW President Takami Ohbari felt it was absolutely necessary that Antonio Inoki would be in attendance for Wrestle Kingdom 17
NEWS NJPW’s Tanga Loa sidelined for remainder of 2022 after undergoing surgery for torn MCL October 9, 2022 Andrew Thompson Tama Tonga provides an update on his brother Tanga Loa. He’ll be out of action for the remainder of 2022
NEWS NJPW planned to announce Antonio Inoki as their Honorary Chairman for life October 4, 2022 Andrew Thompson NJPW reached out to Antonio Inoki about becoming Honorary Chairman for life of the company. That was going to be revealed on 10/10
NEWS TJP attempted to get Manny Pacquiao to appear at Korakuen Hall for an NJPW event September 22, 2022 Andrew Thompson Pacquiao ended up sending a video in for TJP instead but representatives of Pacquiao’s team were in attendance
NEWS NJPW pulls KUSHIDA from 9/21 show due to suspected skin disease September 20, 2022 Andrew Thompson KUSHIDA is suspected to have a skin disease so New Japan pulled him from their September 21st event
NEWS NJPW announces ‘The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street: A Halloween Special’ September 13, 2022 Andrew Thompson New Japan Pro-Wrestling has added another event to the schedule for their trip to New York City in October
NEWS NJPW launching ‘TAMASHII’ brand, first events set for November September 7, 2022 Andrew Thompson New Japan Pro-Wrestling makes the formal announcement about the launch of their TAMASHII brand
NEWS NJPW hosting pro wrestling/music festival in November, artist who sings ‘Kaze Ni Nare’ to perform August 30, 2022 Andrew Thompson To celebrate their 50th anniversary, New Japan Pro-Wrestling is hosting a pro wrestling x music festival in November
NEWS POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Huge crowd expected for Raw in Toronto August 22, 2022 John Pollock Big crowd attending Raw in Toronto, Will Ospreay’s incredible week, Bert Royal passes, Leon Edwards wins title, Costa vs. Rockhold & more.
NEWS NJPW presenting ‘Rumble on 44th Street’ in New York on 10/28, STARDOM wrestlers to be featured August 18, 2022 Andrew Thompson NJPW is coming to New York in October for their ‘Rumble on 44th Street’ event. STARDOM wrestlers are going to be part of the show
NEWS Jay White dealing with ‘heat stroke-like symptoms’, pulled from 8/9 and 8/10 NJPW events August 9, 2022 Andrew Thompson Jay White is dealing with ‘heat stroke like symptoms’ and has been pulled from the August 9th and 10th NJPW G1 shows
NEWS Francesco Akira not under contract to NJPW August 2, 2022 Andrew Thompson IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Francesco Akira shares that he’s not under contract to the company
NEWS Mixed tag matches announced for NJPW/Stardom event as further details emerge July 30, 2022 Neal Flanagan November event at new Ariake Arena is dubbed ‘Historic X-Over’
NEWS New Japan and Stardom to create IWGP Women’s Championship later this year July 29, 2022 John Pollock New Japan Pro Wrestling and Stardom will be creating an IWGP women’s championship to be introduced later this year.
NEWS Kosei Fujita off 7/26, 7/27 NJPW shows July 26, 2022 Andrew Thompson Young Lion Kosei Fujita is going to miss the next two NJPW shows at Korakuen Hall
NEWS NJPW’s Robbie Eagles, Rocky Romero & Tiger Mask announced for CMLL Gran Prix July 21, 2022 Andrew Thompson Romero, Eagles and Tiger Mask are representing Team World in the 2022 CMLL Gran Prix