NEWS

NJPW has announced multiple title matches for its next tour, leading to New Beginning in Osaka.

SANADA on “indefinite leave of absence” from NJPW

SANADA is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling indefinitely.

NJPW to present a six-man Young Lion Cup

A six-man tournament will begin this month and take place over three shows, with the final set for February 1.

NEWS

Netflix strikes deal for U.S. rights to WWE’s library

January 6, 2026 Brandon Thurston

Netflix and WWE have confirmed a deal that will bring the library of premium live events to users in the U.S.

WWE Holiday Tour attendance down while some events reportedly set record gates

WWE concluded its Holiday Tour last weekend, and while attendance was down, at least two cities reportedly produced record gates.

AJ Styles vs. Gunther set for next week’s special start time episode of WWE Raw

AJ Styles will go up against Gunther as part of a special international edition of WWE Monday Night Raw next week.

WWE Raw 1/5/26 Results: CM Punk defends against Breakker, Becky Lynch & RhIYO capture gold

CM Punk denied Bron Breakker of his first major title in a 26-minute headlining match on this week’s WWE Raw.

Report: Matt Taven, Mercedes Martinez & Alex Abrahantes part ways with AEW

Three names have reportedly exited the AEW roster following the completion of their contracts this week.

Reports: B-Fab pulled from WWE tour amid injury fears

Smackdown wrestler B-Fab was taken off WWE’s holiday tour last weekend due to concussion concerns, per reports.

Netflix drops trailer for ‘WWE: Unreal’ Season 2

A trailer for “WWE: Unreal” Season 2 talks Seth Rollins’ injury fake-out, R-Truth getting released, Jelly Roll wrestling & more.

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2026 Results: Knockout Brothers retain, Ichiban Sweet Boys capture Jr. Tag gold, Will Ospreay appears & more

After a night which set up numerous NJPW angles, The Knockout Brothers retained their IWGP Tag Team Championships against TMDK.

STARDOM confirms Saya Kamitani’s break, will return at February 7 Osaka card

STARDOM confirmed on Monday that Saya Kamitani will take a break from in-ring performing, returning on February 7.

Aaron Wolf’s debut couldn’t have gone any better | Opinion

January 5, 2026 POST Wrestling Staff

Aaron Wolf was put in a position many would’ve crumbled under but came out as a bigger star than ever, Jack Wannan writes.

POST SCHEDULE: The 2026 MMA Prediction Show, Live Watch Along of Rumble ’90 & ’95

The 2026 MMA Prediction Show with Ariel Helwani is coming this week, plus live Watch Alongs of the ’90 & 95 Royal Rumble matches.

Brinley Reece announces departure from WWE

NXT wrestler Brinley Reece has announced she is leaving WWE following a ten-month absence due to injury.

Adam Pearce asks “Who can break the walls down?” ahead of Monday Night Raw

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has fueled speculation regarding an imminent return by Chris Jericho to WWE.

Jordynne Grace calls for regulation after Grok AI generates non-consensual images

WWE wrestler Jordynne Grace has called for immediate legislation after becoming a target of a trend involving non-consensual deepfake generation on the X platform.

New Japan releases full card for New Year Dash 2026

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full card for New Year Dash, breaking from the event’s recent tradition of keeping matchups a mystery until the show begins.

NJPW announces G1 Climax 36 opening night for Chicago area

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released its major event schedule for the first half of 2026.

NJPW announces attendance of 46,913 for Wrestle Kingdom 20