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Departing New Japan President says Hiroshi Tanahashi will create ‘the best NJPW ever’

December 23, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Former NJPW President, Takami Ohbari, has issued a statement addressing his departure.

NJPW President addresses women’s wrestling, US division reaching profitability, friendship with Tony Khan and more

August 24, 2023 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling President Takami Ohbari has said that male-only pro wrestling is “outdated”

Tony Khan: “AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling partnership is more imperative than ever before”

June 12, 2023 John Pollock

AEW President Tony Khan believes his company’s strategic relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling is more important than ever.

Takami Ohbari has wanted to host All Together Again event since he became NJPW President

May 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson

In part three of the extensive interview, Takami Ohbari stated that he’s wanted to run this event since he became NJPW President.

NJPW President Takami Ohbari wants to establish that BOSJ is on the same level as G1 Climax

May 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

NJPW President Takami Ohbari wants to eliminate any inferiority that Best of the Super Juniors has in comparison to the G1.

Takami Ohbari talks NJPW’s business during pandemic, doesn’t think they would’ve lasted if they continued with business portfolio

May 25, 2023 Andrew Thompson

NJPW President Takami Ohbari does not think the company would have lasted if they continued with their business strategy during the pandemic.

NJPW President Takami Ohbari notes that full Sakura Genesis card has not been revealed

March 23, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The full Sakura Genesis card has not been revealed, per NJPW President Takami Ohbari

NJPW President Takami Ohbari: “NJPW STRONG will be rebuilt”

January 8, 2023 Andrew Thompson

NJPW President Takami Ohbari notes that the NJPW STRONG brand is going to be rebuilt

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

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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: What’s going on with CM Punk and Hangman Page?

August 19, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the CM Punk and Hangman Page story and the details that have emerged and how best to move forward with it.

POST NEWS UPDATE: Tetsuya Naito reacts to Bushiroad CEO Takaaki Kidani’s comments about NJPW’s product

July 9, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Naito reacts to Takaaki Kidani, Taylor Wilde weighs in on Lita, Bruno Sammartino was hesitant about WWE HOF, Zach Gowen note, Stevie Richards

NJPW issues update on Kota Ibushi situation, reduced pay for three month period

June 5, 2022 John Pollock

NJPW has provided an update on the ongoing situation involving Kota Ibushi and one of its officials.

Takaaki Kidani, Takami Ohbari address status of Kota Ibushi with NJPW

May 27, 2022 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling officials addressed the public on Friday to provide an update on Kota Ibushi and his status with the promotion.

POST NEWS UPDATE: NJPW President comments on Wrestling Dontaku attendance, intends to fill venues going forward

May 3, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Takami Ohbari chats Wrestling Dontaku attendance, David Sahadi on WWE’s reaction to him joining TNA, Lawlor-Moxley, Scorpio Sky interview

NJPW President Takami Ohbari would like to have around ten matches each for days one and two of Wrestle Kingdom 16

December 12, 2021 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling President Takami Ohbari is aiming for nights one and two of Wrestle Kingdom 16 to have ten matches a piece

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Young Rock renewed, Endeavor goes public

April 30, 2021 John Pollock

NBC renews Young Rock, Endeavor goes public, NJPW president on U.S. plans, Dynamite affected by playoffs, Muto-Kiyamiya, PFL results & more.