‘The Golden Star’ looks to have suffered an injury at a recent TV taping. During the AEW Collision tapings on October 8, Fightful reported that Kota Ibushi appeared to suffer an injury in his match against Josh Alexander, with his leg buckling after a fall from the turnbuckle to the outside. PWInsider have now provided […]
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TJP could be set for a guest coach role at the WWE PC. In April, Fightful Select reported that former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion TJP had declined a new contract offer from New Japan Pro Wrestling. While he continued representing United Empire as a freelancer after his deal expired, it now seems a
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Kazuchika Okada was the ‘Roman Reigns of Japan’ according to Bronson Reed. Following his WWE release in 2021, Bronson Reed, then competing under the name JONAH, made his mark in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he notably defeated current AEW Unified Champion Kazuchika Okada during the 2022 G1 Climax tournament. Appearing on the Battleground Podcast,
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Blake Monroe explains her thought process when leaving AEW. At the end of May, Blake Monroe (then known as Mariah May) left AEW after just 18 months with the company, and it wasn’t long before she made her next move. Just days after being her departure, the 27-year-old made her debut on the June 3
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The company NJPW has reduced its U.S. schedule in 2025, with attendance and travel to blame. After a surge in popularity for several of its foreign stars, New Japan Pro Wrestling ramped up efforts to establish itself in the United States, continuing to run shows even after the mass talent exodus brought on by AEW’s
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Shiozaki has opened up on his Pro Wrestling NOAH exit. On September 30, Pro Wrestling NOAH announced that Go Shiozaki would be leaving the promotion after opting not to renew his contract, ending his second spell with the company that lasted from 2015 to 2025. His departure also closes the book on a career in
‘The Phenomenal One’ is preparing to hang up his boots within the next year. On September 5, AJ Styles shared a cryptic hourglass image on his Instagram story, leading many fans to speculate that he was hinting at his career nearing its end. Speaking to Tokyo Sports ahead of WWE’s return to Japan in October,
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Bálor has his eyes on a final meeting with New Japan’s Ace. Hiroshi Tanahashi will wrestle his final match at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026. While his opponent has yet to be announced, WWE’s Finn Bálor has now signalled interest in taking the spot. Speaking to Tokyo Sports ahead
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The WWE Champion may have played a big part in bringing one of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s top stars to Hollywood. Production on the upcoming Street Fighter film is reportedly underway, with WWE’s Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, as well as former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Hirooki Goto, officially confirmed as part of the cast.
The dust seems to have finally settled on what was a divisive reaction to Konosuke Takeshita’s 2025 G1 Climax victory. Whether it was his Ring of Honor World Championship match against Bandido, his match against Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship, or his many clashes over the NEVER Openweight Championship, 2025 has certainly been
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