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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.

Shota Umino def. Jack Perry at NJPW Windy City Riot, dueling crowd chants of “You got choked out” & “No he didn’t”

April 12, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Shota Umino was able to score the win over Jack Perry at NJPW Windy City Riot. Perry got a mixed reaction from the crowd in Chicago.

IWGP World Title match, Jon Moxley & Shota Umino tagging set for NJPW Sakura Genesis

March 21, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The full lineup for NJPW Sakura Genesis in addition to the lineups for Road to Sakura Genesis.

Jack Perry vs. Shota Umino, Nemeth vs. Ishii, STRONG Tag Title match set for NJPW Windy City Riot

March 20, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Three matches made official for NJPW Windy City Riot on April 12th in Chicago, Illinois.

Jack Perry attacks Shota Umino at NJPW Battle in the Valley, rips up AEW contract

January 13, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Jack Perry makes his return to wrestling and goes after Shota Umino. He then ripped up an AEW contract.

Umino & Kiyomiya vs. EVIL & Narita, New Japan Ranbo made official for Wrestle Kingdom 18

December 23, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Two more matches added to the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 lineup on January 4th.

Jon Moxley vs. Great O-Khan set for NJPW Power Struggle in Osaka

October 14, 2023 Neal Flanagan

Jon Moxley is set to return to a New Japan Pro Wrestling ring next month to take on Great O-Khan at NJPW Power Struggle in Osaka.

Shota Umino would like to headline Tokyo Dome in 2025 against Ren Narita

October 9, 2023 Andrew Thompson

When asked when he’d ideally like to headline the Tokyo Dome, Shota Umino said the year after the next against Ren Narita.

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.

Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shota Umino, Goto & Taguchi featured in Antonio Inoki movie

August 18, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Talents of New Japan Pro-Wrestling have varying roles in the film about Antonio Inoki.