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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.

Fifty Years Later: The Story of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki

June 26, 2026 John Pollock

Fifty years of their fight in Tokyo, John Pollock reflects on the legacy of the bout between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki.

The Story of Hulk Hogan: The Early Years (Part 1)

July 25, 2025 John Pollock

John Pollock covers the life and career of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, beginning with his early years and joining the AWA & New Japan.

Former IWGP & Freestyle Champion Salman Hashimikov dies

May 29, 2025 John Pollock

Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion and freestyle wrestling champion Salman Hashimikov died on Thursday.

NJPW participating in Antonio Inoki memorial event in Shanghai on December 14th

September 17, 2024 Andrew Thompson

A memorial show to commemorate the life of Antonio Inoki.

Hiroshi Tanahashi thinks it’ll be a long time before he retires, wants to create venue for NJPW called ‘Inoki Arena’

February 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi speaks about his in-ring future and a goal of his that he wants to check off.

AEW WrestleDream notes: Young Bucks earn Tag Title match, Edge leaves note for Beth Phoenix, Inoki

October 2, 2023 Andrew Thompson

News and notes coming out of AEW’s first installment of the WrestleDream pay-per-view from Seattle, Washington.

Pre-AEW WrestleDream media call notes: Tony Khan chats Jade Cargill, update on Adam Cole, Antonio Inoki’s family

September 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

News and notes coming out the pre-AEW WrestleDream media call featuring the company’s President, Tony Khan.

Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shota Umino, Goto & Taguchi featured in Antonio Inoki movie

August 18, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Talents of New Japan Pro-Wrestling have varying roles in the film about Antonio Inoki.

Antonio Inoki movie to be released on October 6th, 2023

July 11, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The film about Antonio Inoki is coming out in October.

Movie about Antonio Inoki in development

January 4, 2023 Andrew Thompson

As the Kickoff show for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 was coming to a close, it was announced that a movie about Antonio Inoki is coming

Keiji Muto in action, Antonio Inoki memorial match added to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17

December 15, 2022 Andrew Thompson

New matches added to the Wrestle Kingdom 17 lineup

Footage from Antonio Inoki’s wake & farewell ceremony uploaded to his YouTube channel

October 18, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Footage from the wake and farewell ceremony of Antonio Inoki was edited and uploaded to his personal YouTube channel

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

IMPACT on AXS notes: Names added to Call Your Shot Gauntlet, Alisha-Eddie Edwards, Antonio Inoki graphic

October 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Names added to Call Your Shot Gauntlet, Alisha gives Eddie Edwards an ultimatum, IMPACT puts up Antonio Inoki graphic

Shinsuke Nakamura comments on Antonio Inoki’s passing, glad Inoki is a part of his journey

October 6, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Shinsuke Nakamura weighs in on the passing of Antonio Inoki and how he connected with Inoki early in his career

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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Coverage of Inoki’s passing, Rampage on TSN, Daniel Cormier

October 3, 2022 John Pollock

More on the life and legacy of Antonio Inoki, Daniel Cormier at Extreme Rules, Toronto Rampage airing on TSN, Tales from the Territories, Raw Homecoming 2005 & more.

Tributes to Antonio Inoki flood in from the professional wrestling world

October 1, 2022 Neal Flanagan

Wrestlers, promoters, announcers, and organizations have paid tribute to Antonio Inoki, whose passing was announced last night.

Antonio Inoki bringing back ‘IGF’ as a management company called ‘Inoki Genki Factory’

August 26, 2022 Andrew Thompson

Antonio Inoki is reviving ‘IGF’ and reintroducing it as a management company