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Six-Man Title Tornado Ranbo, Kaisei Takechi added to Wrestle Kingdom 20 lineup

November 21, 2025 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed two new additions to the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card, including a stipulation match for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championships.

NJPW Super Junior Tag League Night 3 results: two undefeated teams top the A Block

October 25, 2025 Neal Flanagan

DOUKI & SHO and the team of YOH & Master Wato moved to 3-0, giving them six points each, after the third night NJPW’s Super Jr. Tag League 2025.

NJPW releases blocks, schedule for Best of the Super Junior 32

April 30, 2025 Jack Wannan

A close look at NJPW’s BOSJ 32 tour.

El Desperado to defend IWGP junior heavyweight title against Templario on 4/29 NJPW card

April 14, 2025 Jack Wannan

El Desperado will look to extend his reign as IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion by defeating Templario later this month.

Taiji Ishimori wins Lucha Gauntlet Match to open Wrestle Dynasty main card

January 4, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Taiji Ishimori won the Lucha Gauntlet Match to open the main card at Wrestle Dynasty.

Master Wato opens up about torn ACL injury, return to NJPW at King of Pro-Wrestling

November 16, 2024 Andrew Thompson

A mini documentary about Master Wato’s time off and comeback.

Master Wato returns from ACL injury at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling, sets sights on IWGP Junior Title

October 14, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Master Wato back from the injury he suffered in January 2024.

NJPW’s Master Wato sidelined with torn ACL

January 23, 2024 Andrew Thompson

At the NJPW Road to New Beginning Show, Master Wato confirmed that he is sidelined with a torn ACL.

Tanahashi, Giulia, Mayu Iwatani, Natsupoi, Shota Umino, Wato to be at NJPW/STARDOM joint strategy presentation

September 25, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Talent representatives from both STARDOM and New Japan Pro-Wrestling have been announced for the joint strategy presentation.

Master Wato defeats Titán in NJPW Best of the Super Juniors final, secures IWGP Junior Title match at Dominion

May 28, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Master Wato makes his way through the 2023 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament and has secured an IWGP Junior Title match.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors final set for Sunday

May 26, 2023 John Pollock

The final of New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament is set following Friday’s show.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Results: El Desperado and Master Wato advance

May 24, 2023 John Pollock

The final four of the Best of the Super Juniors are set following Wednesday’s B Block show in Osaka.

BOSJ – Night 2 Results: YOH picks up first two points in main event

May 13, 2023 John Pollock

The second night of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament was headlined by YOH earning his first two points.

All Star Junior Festival results: talent from multiple promotions clash at Korakuen Hall

March 1, 2023 Neal Flanagan

The All Star Junior Festival, featuring wrestlers from over 20 promotions, took place earlier on Wednesday.

Main card set for All Star Junior Festival 2023

February 25, 2023 Neal Flanagan

An eight-match main card has been finalized for the All Star Junior Festival.

New Japan Cup 2022: Okada vs. Master Wato, CIMA vs. Kanemaru, Goto vs. Togo

March 9, 2022 John Pollock

The second round of the New Japan Cup began on Wednesday and featured IWGP heavyweight champion Kazuchika Okada headlining the card.

Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi capture IWGP Junior Tag Titles at NJPW Golden Series

February 19, 2022 Andrew Thompson

New IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions crowned at the 2/19 NJPW Golden Series show

NJPW reveals the participants for the Best of the Super Juniors

November 2, 2020 John Pollock

During Monday’s card at Korakuen Hall, New Japan revealed the participants in the upcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament.