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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.

NJPW & STARDOM holding joint strategy presentation on October 10th

September 20, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The 2023 NJPW x STARDOM joint strategy presentation is taking place on Tuesday, October 10th.

NJPW partnering with Revolution Pro Wrestling to present Royal Quest III live on RevPro’s streaming service

September 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Royal Quest III event at Copper Box Arena is going to air live on Revolution Pro Wrestling’s streaming service.

Kosei Fujita discusses being a part of TMDK, feels they’re closer than other NJPW factions

September 6, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Kosei Fujita speaks about TMDK being close outside the ring and the group always making him feel included.

Kevin Kelly provides update on NJPW commentary status

September 5, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Longtime New Japan Pro-Wrestling commentator Kevin Kelly provides an update on his status in that position.

Colt Cabana was going to be full-time with NJPW prior to joining AEW

September 5, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Colt Cabana states that he was going to go full-time with NJPW as a part of a team with Toru Yano prior to joining AEW.

NJPW doing 10-bell salute for Terry Funk prior to 9/8 Road to Destruction show

August 31, 2023 Andrew Thompson

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is going to be honoring Terry Funk before their Road to Destruction tour kicks off.

NJPW President addresses women’s wrestling, US division reaching profitability, friendship with Tony Khan and more

August 24, 2023 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling President Takami Ohbari has said that male-only pro wrestling is “outdated”

El Desperado: There was a lot of hoops to jump through to make Jun Kasai’s NJPW debut happen

August 23, 2023 Andrew Thompson

El Desperado looks back on NJPW Independence Day at Korakuen Hall and names 2024 Best of the Super Juniors hopefuls.

Real1/Enzo Amore grateful to be making NJPW debut, guarantees he’ll end up at Tokyo Dome if he gets chance to ‘do what I do’

August 15, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Real1 a.k.a. Enzo Amore is going to be making his New Japan Pro-Wrestling debut at All Star Junior Festival.

NJPW’s Tomohiro Ishii to make Dragongate in-ring debut on August 20th

August 8, 2023 Andrew Thompson

‘The Stone Pitbull’ Tomohiro Ishii is scheduled to debut for Dragongate on August 20th after the G1 Climax concludes.