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Okada vs. Tanahashi set for IWGP title at Battle in the Valley

February 11, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi will face each other for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Battle in the Valley.

Manabu Nakanishi Retiring On February 22nd At Korakuen Hall

January 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Coming off the helms of Jushin Thunder Liger’s retirement ceremony, former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Manabu Nakanishi announces his retirement.

KENTA Challenging Tetsuya Naito For I.C. & Heavyweight Titles At New Beginning In Osaka

January 7, 2020 Andrew Thompson

KENTA is getting his opportunity at Tetsuya Naito’s IWGP Intercontinental and Heavyweight Championships at The New Beginning in Osaka.

Report: Tetsuya Naito Had Right Eye Surgery At The End Of November Last Year

January 6, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Tetsuya Naito secretly had right eye surgery on November 29th and made his return just several weeks later.

Double Champion Crowned At NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14

January 5, 2020 Andrew Thompson

A double champion was crowned but his celebration was short-lived as KENTA crashed the party before the festivities could begin.

Top Matches Confirmed For Night Two Of Wrestle Kingdom 14

January 4, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Top matches have been confirmed for night two of Wrestle Kingdom 14. Who’s going to leave the Tokyo Dome and head into New Year’s Dash as IWGP Heavyweight & Intercontinental Champion?