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Wrestle Kingdom 20 documentary to be released in February

January 30, 2026 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling will release a documentary covering this past January’s Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Hiroshi Tanahashi boasts attendance and television success of Wrestle Kingdom 20

January 6, 2026 John Pollock

Hiroshi Tanahashi shared details about the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20 and his farewell match at the Tokyo Dome.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Pre-show Results: El Phantasmo retains TV title against Chris Brookes

January 4, 2026 Jack Wannan

El Phantasmo extended his reign with the NJPW World Television Championship past the 250-day mark following a win over Chris Brookes.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 lineup set: ELP vs. Chris Brookes set for kickoff, NEVER Six-man tag title ranbo booked

December 23, 2025 Jack Wannan

A total of eight matchups have been confirmed for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, including a clash between DDT’s Chris Brookes and El Phantasmo.

Tomohiro Ishii set for return at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

December 19, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Tomohiro Ishii will return to in-ring action at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026.

Tanahashi aims to show he can ‘still go’ in final match at sold-out Wrestle Kingdom 20

December 18, 2025 Neal Flanagan

Hiroshi Tanahashi stated his desire to retire while performing at a high level during a public training session on Wednesday.

Kazuchika Okada: “Tanahashi’s last match should absolutely go on last”

December 4, 2025 John Pollock

Kazuchika Okada believes that Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match should close Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Initial Wrestle Kingdom 20 tickets sell out, NJPW to add more seats

November 16, 2025 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Sunday that its initial ticket allotment for Wrestle Kingdom 20 has sold out.

NJPW adds four-way IWGP Junior Heavyweight contender match to Wrestle Kingdom 20

November 9, 2025 Neal Flanagan

El Desperado, Kosei Fujita, Taiji Ishimori, and SHO will compete at Wrestle Kingdom 20 to determine the next challenger for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.

Tanahashi and Okada discuss Wrestle Kingdom match at press conference

November 9, 2025 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference in Tokyo on Sunday to make Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match official. Tanahashi will face AEW’s Kazuchika Okada

NJPW reveals updated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20

November 4, 2025 John Pollock

NJPW reveals updated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20

EVIL to defend NEVER Openweight Championship against Aaron Wolf

November 4, 2025 John Pollock

Aaron Wolf will challenge for the NEVER Openweight Championship in his debut match.

Syuri challenges Saya Kamitani for Wrestle Kingdom 20, Konami wins Wonder of Stardom title

November 3, 2025 John Pollock

A challenge was issued by Syuri to end Stardom’s Crimson Nightmare event to set up a major title match for Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Saya Kamitani to wrestle at Wrestle Kingdom 20

October 14, 2025 John Pollock

Saya Kamitani is set to wrestle at Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome.

Over 20,000 tickets sold on first day for Wrestle Kingdom 20

October 2, 2025 John Pollock

Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match has led to a surge of ticket sales for Wrestle Kingdom 20 after the public on-sale.

TV Asahi to broadcast Wrestle Kingdom 20 in January

June 23, 2025 John Pollock

NJPW’s broadcast partner has announced that it will air Wrestle Kingdom 20 next January.