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New IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion crowned at Korakuen Hall

July 6, 2026 John Pollock

Gabe Kidd is the new Global Heavyweight champion after his victory against Shota Umino in a heated match at Korakuen Hall in front of 1,483.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 documentary to be released in February

January 30, 2026 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling will release a documentary covering this past January’s Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Hiroshi Tanahashi says goodbye to legendary locks

January 17, 2026 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling President Hiroshi Tanahashi revealed a drastic change to his signature look on Saturday, posting a photo of a short, darker hairstyle.

Hiroshi Tanahashi boasts attendance and television success of Wrestle Kingdom 20

January 6, 2026 John Pollock

Hiroshi Tanahashi shared details about the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20 and his farewell match at the Tokyo Dome.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is the most important show for New Japan’s future | Opinion

January 3, 2026 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presents Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match as the signature attraction at Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay to attend Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement ceremony

December 31, 2025 Neal Flanagan

NJPW has announced that Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay will attend the retirement ceremony for Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom.

NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome Night 3 results: Tanahashi wins final Korakuen match, Chris Brookes calls out El Phantasmo

December 22, 2025 Jack Wannan

Hiroshi Tanahashi wrestled his final match in Korakuen Hall on Monday, overcoming Kosei Fujita in a singles bout.

Tanahashi defeats El Desperado in NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome main event

December 21, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated El Desperado in the headline match of Sunday’s NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome event in Tochigi.

Tanahashi faces Hiromu Takahashi in first singles encounter as NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome begins

December 19, 2025 Neal Flanagan

The final countdown to Wrestle Kingdom 20 and the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi began on Friday as New Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off its Road to Tokyo Dome tour in Gunma.

Tanahashi aims to show he can ‘still go’ in final match at sold-out Wrestle Kingdom 20

December 18, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Hiroshi Tanahashi stated his desire to retire while performing at a high level during a public training session on Wednesday.

Three singles appearances from Hiroshi Tanahashi confirmed for NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome tour

December 15, 2025 Jack Wannan

Hiroshi Tanahashi is booked for a trio of first-time ever singles matchups as part of NJPW’s Road to Tokyo Dome tour this month.

NJPW promotes sellout of Wrestle Kingdom 20 with expanded configuration

December 12, 2025 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling is listing Wrestle Kingdom 20 as being sold out under its expanded configuration.

NJPW World Tag League Night 12 results: Two teams sit atop the B Block amid first eliminations

December 7, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Two teams have climbed to a shared eight-point lead in the NJPW World Tag League’s B Block.

Kazuchika Okada: “Tanahashi’s last match should absolutely go on last”

December 4, 2025 John Pollock

Kazuchika Okada believes that Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match should close Wrestle Kingdom 20.

NJPW World Tag League Night 10 results: Four-way tie leads B Block

December 3, 2025 Jack Wannan

Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura are among four teams tied for first in NJPW’s 2025 World Tag League B Block.

NJPW World Tag League – Night 6 Results: Yuto-Ice pins Hiroshi Tanahashi in main event

November 28, 2025 John Pollock

The IWGP Tag Team Champions earned their first points in the World Tag League after Yuto-Ice pinned Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Tanahashi and Okada discuss Wrestle Kingdom match at press conference

November 9, 2025 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference in Tokyo on Sunday to make Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match official. Tanahashi will face AEW’s Kazuchika Okada

Kazuchika Okada revealed as Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match opponent

November 8, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Kazuchika Okada returned to NJPW on Saturday to challenge Hiroshi Tanahashi for his retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20.

NJPW releases full card for New Japan Road event in Anjo

November 4, 2025 John Pollock

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Yuto-Ice will headline this Saturday’s New Japan Road event, while the entire card has been released.

NJPW Final Homecoming results: Champion vs. Champion match set for Wrestle Kingdom, Tanahashi in emotional farewell, Super Jr. Tag League decided

November 2, 2025 Neal Flanagan

NJPW’s Final Homecoming show on November 2 concluded with the setting of a major Tokyo Dome main event.