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Wrestle Dynasty results and notes: Zack Sabre Jr. retains, another belt for Moné, Omega in stunning return with Gabe Kidd

January 5, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Results from the Tokyo Dome as Kenny Omega makes his long-awaited return to in-ring action

Shota Umino provides update on ankle injury, shares that he was on painkillers during NJPW World Tag League

December 31, 2024 Andrew Thompson

While competing in NJPW World Tag League, Shota Umino was on painkillers.

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome results: final show before Wrestle Kingdom

December 23, 2024 Neal Flanagan

On Monday, NJPW staged its final show before January 4th’s Wrestle Kingdom 19.

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome results (12/21/24): Zack Sabre Jr. & Shota Umino clash in main event

December 21, 2024 Andrew Thompson

On the road to the Tokyo Dome.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024 results and notes: Mercedes Moné retains, Young Bucks appear, matches made for Battle in the Valley

December 15, 2024 Neal Flanagan

A round-up of the action at New Japan’s final US-based show of 2024

IWGP World Heavyweight Title and Global Championship on the line at Wrestle Dynasty

December 9, 2024 Neal Flanagan

Both the IWGP World Heavyweight Title and the Global Championship will be on the line at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th.

Shota Umino to miss NJPW World Tag League date with ankle injury

November 30, 2024 Neal Flanagan

Shota Umino has been pulled from Sunday’s NJPW World Tag League event in Osaka with an injury.

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Shota Umino looks set for Wrestle Dynasty

November 24, 2024 Neal Flanagan

Claudio Castagnoli has been revealed as Jon Moxley’s “emissary” to face Shota Umino Wrestle Dynasty on January 5th.

Shota Umino calls out Jon Moxley to meet him in the ring anytime & anywhere

November 3, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Shota Umino expresses that he’s not a fan of Jon Moxley’s recent behavior.

Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo Takagi, Shota Umino vs. SANADA added to NJPW Power Struggle

October 16, 2024 Jack Wannan

Two new matchups have been added to NJPW Power Struggle, guaranteeing an IWGP World title match on the card no matter the result at Royal Quest.

Shota Umino vs. Callum Newman set for NJPW Royal Quest IV

September 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The challenge was issued backstage at NJPW Destruction in Kobe.

NJPW G1 Climax 34 Night 11 results: ZSJ ties EVIL for first with 19-second win

August 6, 2024 Jack Wannan

Zack Sabre Jr. is back on top of the NJPW G1 Climax 34 Block A standings.

Shota Umino confirms he’ll be returning to in-ring action for NJPW G1 Climax 34

July 16, 2024 Andrew Thompson

After being sidelined due to injuries, Shota Umino announces that he’ll be back in time for the G1 Climax tournament.

Shota Umino dealing with hip fracture & strained disc, notes that he’ll be back for NJPW G1 Climax

June 18, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Shota Umino notes that he’ll be good to go for the G1 Climax tournament.

Shota Umino off 6/16 New Japan Soul event due to back injury

June 15, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Due to an injury, Shota Umino is no longer going to be competing at New Japan Soul.

NJPW Resurgence notes: EVIL declares himself next challenger, Moxley def. Shota, HENARE wants NEVER Title

May 12, 2024 Andrew Thompson

EVIL stakes claim to the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, Jon Moxley bests Shota Umino, and HENARE eyeing the NEVER Title.

Jon Moxley says it was always the plan for Shota Umino to go through him to get ‘keys to the kingdom’

May 11, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of NJPW Resurgence, Jon Moxley speaks about the man that he took under his wing in NJPW, Shota Umino.

Shota Umino feels IWGP World Title has been treated terribly: “NJPW isn’t AEW’s feeder”

May 9, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Ahead of NJPW Resurgence, Shota Umino speaks candidly about his IWGP World Heavyweight Title match.

Jon Moxley to defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Shota Umino at NJPW Resurgence

May 4, 2024 Andrew Thompson

It is official that the student will clash with the teacher at NJPW Resurgence.

Jon Moxley wins IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Shota Umino saves Moxley from Ren Narita attack

April 12, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Jon Moxley has now climbed to the top of the mountain in three different wrestling companies. His celebration was short-lived.