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The Life & Career of Dory Funk Jr. (1941 – 2026)

August 7, 2026 John Pollock

The chain of professional wrestling’s history lost one of its strongest links this week with the death of former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk Jr.

John Pollock covers the career of one of the most important figures in the history of the industry.

Davey Boy Smith Jr. states that he signs five-month contracts with All Japan Pro Wrestling

March 16, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Davey Boy Smith Jr. will be returning to the company for Champion Carnival.

Hideki Suzuki officially joins All Japan Pro Wrestling

January 2, 2025 Andrew Thompson

After working with the company as a freelancer, Hideki Suzuki officially joined the talent roster.

Yuma Aoyagi defeats Yuma Anzai for Triple Crown

August 17, 2024 John Pollock

In a surprise on Saturday’s All Japan Pro Wrestling card, Yuma Aoyagi became the Triple Crown by unseating Yuma Anzai.

Ryo Inoue pulled from All Japan events due to MCL injury

May 5, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Due to an MCL injury, Ryo Inoue is going to be out of action for the foreseeable future.

Shuji Ishikawa & Black Menso-re finishing up with All Japan Pro Wrestling

January 15, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Two more talents are exiting All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Konosuke Takeshita scheduled for All Japan’s 1/27 show

January 2, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Scheduled for All Japan Pro Wrestling’s January 27th event is Konosuke Takeshita.

Yoshitatsu leaving All Japan Pro Wrestling

December 31, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Yoshitatsu announces that he is leaving All Japan Pro Wrestling following his match at their 12/31 event.

All Japan ring announcer leaving company after 36 years, contract expires on 12/31

December 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson

All Japan Pro Wrestling’s ring announcer, Fumihito Kihara, who’s been with the company since 1987 is wrapping up at the end of the year.

Davey Boy Smith Jr. to team with Minoru Suzuki & Hokuto Omori at All Japan’s 12/31 show

December 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Harry Smith and Minoru Suzuki are going to be reunited under the All Japan Pro Wrestling banner to close out 2023.

NOAH & AJPW taking part in Nippon TV’s 70 years of pro wrestling event

December 17, 2023 Andrew Thompson

It is official and the event is taking place on February 9th at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.

Jonathan Gresham to debut for All Japan Pro Wrestling

October 17, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Former ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham is going to be debuting for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

All Japan’s Shotaro Ashino reveals that he’s married

September 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Ashino and his significant other officially got married in late 2022 and their wedding ceremony happened in September 2023.

Referee Nikkan Lee leaving All Japan Pro Wrestling in October

September 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

All Japan Pro Wrestling referee Nikkan Lee is leaving the company in October. She’s been with them since 2019.

KAIRI & Saori Ano vs. Sareee & Unagi Sayaka set for All Japan’s 9/8 show

August 22, 2023 Andrew Thompson

In what will be one of KAIRI’s last matches before her hiatus, she’ll be across the ring from Sareee in a tag match.

KAIRI to be in action at All Japan’s September 8th show

August 6, 2023 Andrew Thompson

KAIRI is going to be in action at All Japan’s September 8th event. She’ll be making an special announcement today.

NJPW, AJPW and NOAH join forces for ‘All Together Again’ event in June

April 12, 2023 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH have announced a joint pay-per-view to take place in June.

NJPW, AJPW and NOAH signal joint announcement in identical teaser clips

April 9, 2023 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH have posted an identical video signaling a joint announcement on Wednesday, April 12th.

All Japan Pro Wrestling hosting Explosion match on 2/4, Atsushi Onita to participate

January 5, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Atsushi Onita is going to be in action for All Japan Pro Wrestling in February as a part of an Explosion match

AJPW President not surprised by Jake Lee’s NOAH appearance, hopes he’ll wrestle in All Japan again someday

January 3, 2023 Andrew Thompson

All Japan Pro Wrestling President Tsuyoki Fukuda addressed Jake Lee’s departure and his arrival to Pro Wrestling NOAH