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New Japan Cup Final is set

March 18, 2024 John Pollock

The finals of the New Japan Cup are set after Monday’s card in Fukushima.

2024 New Japan Cup results (3/16/24): SANADA def. Jack Perry to advance to semifinals

March 16, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The first semifinal match in the 2024 New Japan Cup tournament is locked in.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo results: Nic Nemeth challenges Hiroshi Tanahashi to NJPW Global Championship match

February 24, 2024 Neal Flanagan

After winning the NJPW Global Championship on Friday, Nic Nemeth has named his first challenger.

SANADA: “Not selling out a big show as IWGP World Champion was one thing I can’t forgive myself for”

January 25, 2024 Andrew Thompson

For the first time since losing his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, SANADA speaks to the media.

EVIL & Dick Togo attempt to ruin Tetsuya Naito’s IWGP World Title celebration at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18, SANADA makes save

January 4, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Tetsuya Naito won the IWGP World Heavyweight Title and he was ambushed by EVIL and Dick Togo. SANADA made the save.

POST NEWS UPDATE: SANADA shares that he started doing dragon sleeper because of knee issues

October 29, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Note about SANADA’s submission, Kamille recounts feedback from WWE tryout, Street Profits vs. NXT teams, Tom Lawlor chats STRONG Title reign.

SANADA feels his persona in LIJ was not genuine, thinks Just 5 Guys version is more in line with who he is

October 14, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA does not think he could have been the guy while in LIJ.

SANADA proposes Lumberjack stipulation for IWGP World Title match at NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku

September 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson

SANADA feels that HOUSE OF TORTURE will get involved regardless, so the bout should be a Lumberjack match.

SANADA: Gail Kim is the best female wrestler that I’ve seen

September 6, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA notes that Gail Kim is the best female wrestler he’s ever seen.

IMPACT on AXS notes: Will Ospreay scheduled for Turning Point, Crazzy Steve/Taurus, SANADA in action

September 1, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Will Ospreay is coming to Turning Point after Bound For Glory, Crazzy Steve ambushes Taurus, SANADA competes in the main event.

SANADA vs. Jake Something set for IMPACT Wrestling Emergence

August 17, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Jake Something is going to be taking on the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA at IMPACT Wrestling Emergence.

SANADA recounts scuffle with BUSHI early in their careers

August 16, 2023 Andrew Thompson

IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA recounted a scuffle he had with his former partner BUSHI from early on in their careers.

SANADA dealt with torn distal biceps tendon during NJPW G1 Climax tournament

August 13, 2023 Andrew Thompson

IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA reveals he was dealing with an injury throughout the G1 Climax tourney.

Tetsuya Naito: There is no denying SANADA’s ability, he just isn’t a superstar

July 16, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Tetsuya Naito speaks candidly about his former stable-mate and current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA.

SANADA feels new generation of NJPW wrestlers lack sex appeal

July 16, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA weighs in on the new generation of NJPW talents and what he feels they’re missing.

SANADA announced for IMPACT’s Emergence in Toronto

July 15, 2023 John Pollock

SANADA is returning to IMPACT Wrestling at next month’s Emergence event in Toronto.

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Night 1 results and standings from Hokkaido

July 15, 2023 Neal Flanagan

The 33rd NJPW G1 Climax tournament got underway earlier on Saturday with some stand-out matches and a couple of early upsets.

SANADA reflects on his IWGP Title run, Forbidden Door, and looks ahead to the G1

July 8, 2023 Neal Flanagan

SANADA has discussed the twin pressures of defending his IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and competing in the upcoming G1 Climax tournament.

Jon Moxley comments on idea of facing SANADA, mentions that he’s already been WWE & AEW World Champion

July 6, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship is a prize that Jon Moxley has his eyes on and he commented on the idea of facing SANADA.

SANADA issues open challenge for IWGP World Heavyweight Title at Forbidden Door, Jack Perry accepts

June 14, 2023 Neal Flanagan

New Japan’s top champion SANADA appeared on AEW Dynamite via video to issue an open challenge for his IWGP World Heavyweight Title.