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Hiroshi Tanahashi makes his first address to staff as NJPW President

December 24, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Hiroshi Tanahashi made his first address to NJPW staff on Monday morning as the new President of the company.

Katsuyori Shibata signs with AEW under a permission from NJPW

December 23, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Katsuyori Shibata has officially signed with All Elite Wrestling. He wants to make AEW’s ring the last end point for him.

Departing New Japan President says Hiroshi Tanahashi will create ‘the best NJPW ever’

December 23, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Former NJPW President, Takami Ohbari, has issued a statement addressing his departure.

El Phantasmo recounts having offers from NJPW & AEW, Cody Rhodes forgetting to contact him

December 23, 2023 Andrew Thompson

There was a point when El Phantasmo had contract offers from both NJPW and AEW. He dove into why he chose NJPW.

NJPW makes changes in company management, Hiroshi Tanahashi appointed as President

December 22, 2023 Andrew Thompson

There were changes made to NJPW’s management and those changes went into effect on 12/23. One of the changes is Tanahashi as President.

Lio Rush states that him & NJPW were working towards a deal

December 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson

In a lengthy interview, Lio Rush opens up about his run in Japan in 2023 and how special of a time period that was for him.

OPINION: The AEW/NJPW Partnership Will Never Be A Fair Trade, But That’s OK

November 21, 2023 Jack Wannan

While many expected that Ospreay would decide his next chapter next year after his NJPW contract expired, he instead appeared inside the KIA Forum in Inglewood, California last weekend to announce that he is, as commonly used by AEW fans, “#AllElite.”

NJPW’s El Desperado releasing stylebook on December 18th

November 8, 2023 Andrew Thompson

El Desperado of New Japan Pro-Wrestling is going to be releasing a stylebook through the company.

Shingo Takagi asks for NJPW NEVER Openweight Championship to be repaired

November 7, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The reigning NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi read about NJPW introducing a new title and asked for his to be repaired.

Manabu Nakanishi reveals he’s under contract to NJPW

November 2, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Manabu Nakanishi shared that he’s under contract to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He retired in 2020.

Kevin Kelly discusses decision to depart NJPW after Wrestle Kingdom 18, being on commentary for AEW Collision

November 2, 2023 Andrew Thompson

After Wrestle Kingdom 18, Kevin Kelly will officially wrap up with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He explained why he’s making that decision.

Yoshitatsu states that it was not his idea to mimic Triple H in NJPW

November 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Yoshitatsu was called the Bullet Club Hunter and there was a period when he was doing Triple H mannerisms and moves.

NJPW unveils field for 2023 Super Junior Tag League tournament

October 12, 2023 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 2023 Super Junior Tag League tournament will feature 10 teams, including the reigning IWGP Junior Tag Champions.

NJPW, MLW & CMLL announce alliance, will unite for a ‘variety of crossover collaborations’

September 27, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The alliance was formally pushed out by all fronts.

NJPW’s Great-O-Khan appears at Bushiroad shareholders meeting, puts Bushiroad President Takaaki Kidani in chokehold

September 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

At Bushiroad’s annual shareholders meeting, New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Great-O-Khan appeared and did an angle with Bushiroad’s President.

NJPW’s Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma appearing in drama series ‘Paripi Komei’

September 26, 2023 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma are going to be appearing in a Fuji TV drama series.

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.

NJPW’s Hirooki Goto sustains injury, Taichi granted time off from events

September 24, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Coming out of New Japan Pro-Wrestling Destruction in Kobe, Hirooki Goto suffered an injury and Taichi is taking time off.

Walker Stewart to join NJPW English commentary team

September 21, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Joining New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s broadcast team is Walker Stewart. He’ll be calling the action with Chris Charlton.

Francesco Akira interested in wrestling in AEW, ROH & IMPACT, adds that he’s happy in NJPW

September 20, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Francesco Akira lists goals he wants to check off and companies he’d like to wrestle for.