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NJPW Destruction in Kobe: New champions crowned, future challengers emerge, NOAH stars appear

September 28, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Titles changed hands and several big matches were set up at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Destruction in Kobe event on Sunday.

NJPW Destruction in Kobe notes: DOUKI agrees to defend Jr. Title against SHO, David Finlay retains, ELP joins Hontai

September 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

DOUKI agrees to defend IWGP Junior Title against SHO, David Finlay holds onto Global Championship, ELP welcomed into Hontai by Tanahashi.

Shingo Takagi becomes five-time NEVER Openweight Champion at NJPW Destruction in Kobe

September 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Shingo Takagi and the NEVER Openweight Championship reunite.

Ryohei Oiwa revealed as newest member of TMDK at NJPW Destruction in Kobe

September 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Joining TMDK is Ryohei Oiwa, who was on excursion in Pro Wrestling NOAH over the last year.

NJPW reveals full card for NJPW Destruction in Kobe

September 15, 2024 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the full card for its upcoming Destruction in Kobe event.

HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi NEVER Title match, Gabe Kidd vs. Goto set for NJPW Destruction in Kobe

September 14, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Two matches added to the NJPW Destruction in Kobe lineup on September 29th.

Two championship matches confirmed for NJPW Destruction in Kobe

August 19, 2024 John Pollock

NJPW has confirmed two championship matches for its Destruction in Kobe card next month.

Zack Sabre Jr. issues title challenge to Will Ospreay for NJPW Royal Quest III

September 24, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Zack Sabre Jr. and Will Ospreay have shaken hands on a championship match for NJPW Royal Quest III next month.

Matt Sydal Opens Up About His 2016 Arrest In Japan, Says He’s Still Traumatized

December 18, 2019 Andrew Thompson

Matt Sydal speaks about his arrest from 2016 that happened at an airport in Japan. Sydal expressed that the sequence of events left him traumatized

Result of Sunday’s main event between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada

September 23, 2018 John Pollock

The result of Sunday’s main event between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada at Destruction in Kobe, which was followed by a major angle to close the show.