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NJPW Sakura Genesis Final Card
NJPW Sakura Genesis takes place on Friday at 4 am ET / 1 am PT at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan and airs on...
PHOTO: New Japan Debuts A New Strong Openweight Championship
A new championship belt debuted during this week’s NJPW Strong broadcast. During Friday night's episode, a new NJPW Strong Openweight Championship was shown. You...
NJPW Parent Company Bushiroad Earned $13.3 Million In Q2 Of 2020
According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, NJPW and STARDOM parent company Bushiroad earned $13.3 million during their second quarter last year....
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Revealed – Photos
NJPW issued the following:
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship revealed in Korakuen Hall
New Championship revealed in Korakuen
Tuesday, March 30 saw the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship revealed...
NJPW Announces New Japan Cup USA Tournament Bracket
The bracket is set for the 2021 New Japan Cup USA tournament as it starts on the April 2nd episode of NJPW Strong and...
NJPW To Reveal New IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Belt
NJPW issued the following:
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship reveal March 30
At Sakura Genesis on April 4, IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi will defend...
Jim Ross Comments On AEW & NJPW Working Together, Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega?
During the latest edition of his "Grilling JR" podcast, Jim Ross commented on AEW and NJPW working together, Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada in...
This Year’s NJPW New Japan Cup Winner Revealed
NJPW issued the following:
Will Ospreay captures New Japan Cup 2021
Ospreay moves to challenge Kota Ibushi April 4
Will Ospreay is the New Japan Cup 2021...
NJPW New Japan Cup Event Was Temporarily Stopped By An Earthquake
During today’s NJPW show in Sendai, an earthquake, registered at 7.2, momentarily stopped the show.
It happened during a six-man tag (KENTA, Jay White, Yujiro...
Chase Owens Talks Bullet Club, Feuding With Jushin Thunder Liger, More
In this interview, Chase Owens talks about becoming Texas Heavyweight Champion, the Bullet Club, feuding with Jushin 'Thunder' Liger, and more. Courtesy of Joseph...
The Complete Lineup For NJPW’s New Japan Cup In Shizuoka
New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced the complete card for their Shizuoka event, which takes place on Thursday.
Here is the updated lineup for...
A Big **SPOILER** On A Return To NJPW, AEW’s “Road To” St. Patrick’s Day Slam
Local advertisements for New Japan Pro Wrestling's April 4th Sakura Genesis event are advertising the return of Hikuleo.
Hikuleo is a member of The Bullet...
NJPW Finalizes This Year’s New Japan Cup Quarter Finals
NJPW issued the following:
New Japan Cup 2021 Quarter Finals Preview
Final eight set as finals come into view
After an intense series of matchups, we have...
NJPW Star Recently Underwent Surgery
Hiromu Takahashi relinquished the Junior Title after the news broke that he suffered a torn left pectoral muscle back in February.
While speaking to Tokyo...
USA Cup Qualifier Matches Announced For NJPW Strong
This coming Friday on NJPW Strong, we will see the New Japan USA Cup continue with a couple of qualifying matches. The three matches...
Report – Kazuchika Okada Dealing With Extreme Pain
According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Kazuchika Okada hasn't been featured in the New Japan Pro Wrestling title picture as of...
Kota Ibushi Becomes NJPW’s First Ever World Heavyweight Champion
At NJPW's 49th Anniversary event earlier today, Kota Ibushi defeated El Desperado in the final title defense for the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships....
More On NJPW Parting Ways With Marty Scurll, Roster Upset
UPDATE: As we reported earlier today here on eWn, Marty Scurll is no longer working for New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). According to a...
Kevin Kelly Says NJPW Wanted Bret Hart To Come In And Do Commentary, AEW/Impact
During a recent interview with the "Wrestle Inn" podcast, Kevin Kelly commented on New Japan Pro Wrestling wanting Bret Hart to do commentary back...
NJPW Announces Card For 49th Anniversary Show
NJPW has announced the lineup for their 49th Anniversary Show on March 4 at Budokan Hall. Here’s the card:
IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion Kota...
Participants Announced For This Year’s NJPW New Japan Cup
NJPW issued the following:
New Japan Cup full lineup, preview
30 to compete in single elimination tournament starting at 49th Anniversary
The full lineup for New Japan...
IWGP Heavyweight & Intercontinental Championships Unified By NJPW
NJPW has now unified both the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships as confirmed by NJPW chairman Naoki Sugabayashi. A press conference will be held...
Tama Tonga Takes Multiple Shots At FTR & The Good Brothers
During today's NJPW Castle Attack Night 2 event, The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa) defeated Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI to retain...
New IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Crowned Today
NJPW issued the following:
Desperate struggle, hardfought glory as El Desperado wins singles gold
El Desperado captures vacant IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship in Osaka three way
He...
NJPW Strong Results (2/26): KENTA vs. Jon Moxley, & More
You can check out some quick results from the latest NJPW Strong show below. In the main event, Moxley hit a snap death rider,...
NJPW Talent Sign NDA Agreements, NJPW Strong Taping Spoilers Leaked – Details
We have a new report regarding all NJPW wrestlers signing non-disclosure agreements following the NJPW Strong tapings. As you may know, Marty Scurll was...
NJPW Unlikely To Reference Lio Rush’s AAA Title Win
According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, New Japan Pro Wrestling likely won't be mentioning that Lio Rush won the AAA cruiserweight...
News On NJPW Talking With US Networks
Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that NJPW turned down a chance to have programming on AXS TV in favor of going...
NJPW & CMLL Issue Joint Statement On Working Partnership
The following was sent out:
A joint statement from NJPW and CMLL
Since November 2009, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and CMLL have enjoyed a unique and prosperous...
IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title Match Confirmed For Sunday’s NJPW Castle Attack Event
New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following press release today, announcing that El Phantasmo, BUSHI, and El Desperado will face off for the...
NJPW & CMLL Release Joint Statement, Set To Work With Each Other Again
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NJPW and CMLL were forced to cancel their Fantasticamania show that was scheduled for last month. Both companies sent...
New IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Crowned
NJPW issued the following:
New IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Crowned in Korakuen
Sudden Death backfires as Suzuki-Gun reclaim tag gold
After the scheduled main event...
Update On Marty Scurll’s On-Screen Role At The NJPW Strong Tapings
UPDATE: We have an update regarding Marty Scurll being involved in the recent NJPW Strong tapings (see original report below). According to a report...
The Lineup For Friday’s NJPW Strong Event – Jon Moxley vs. KENTA, More
For those of you who follow New Japan Pro Wrestling, you know that this Friday night's episode of NJPW Strong will feature Jon Moxley...
Hiromu Takahashi Out Six Months With A Pectoral Injury
New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that Hiromu Takahashi will be out of action for six months. This comes after he suffered a shoulder...