NJPW are keen to ensure that Hiroshi Tanahashi’s swansong is given the time and attention it deserves. With New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 20 just over two weeks away, a seven match card appears to have been finalised, leading many to question why the company has opted for a shorter line-up than in previous […]
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Shinsuke Nakamura was reportedly interested in facing ‘The Ace’ at Wrestle Kingdom 20. Since Hiroshi Tanahashi announced his career would come to an end at Wrestle Kingdom 20, speculation has run rampant on who his final opponent will be. Around three weeks ago, it emerged via Fightful Select that NJPW had discussed Shinsuke Nakamura possibly
‘The Nigerian Giant’ isn’t feeling the love. Omos has been absent from WWE television since competing in the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal during WrestleMania SmackDown on April 5. Speaking to MuscleManMalcom in a new interview, Omos claimed that his absence from WWE television is due to a lack of fan interest compared
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AJ Styles has reflected on how NJPW prepared him for WWE. In 2016, AJ Styles made his stunning WWE debut following his tenure with New Japan Pro Wrestling. While in NJPW, ‘The Phenomenal One’ led Bullet Club and captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship twice, cementing his place among the best in-ring talent of his generation.
A run in NJPW was almost on the cards for Drew McIntyre. Drew McIntyre’s first stint with WWE ended when he was released by the company on July 12, 2014. After a spell on the independent scene, McIntyre returned to WWE in 2017 as part of the NXT brand, although he almost followed a very
On August 17, 2024, Dream Star Fighting Marigold announced that Seri Yamaoka had joined the promotion as a trainee and would make her in-ring debut at Marigold First Dream on January 3, 2025. At just 17 years old, Yamaoka entered the scene with an impressive freestyle amateur wrestling background, having placed second in the 54
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Winning the World Heavyweight Championship is still a goal of Nakamura’s. Following WWE’s recent return to Japan, Shinsuke Nakamura took to X to share that seeing both AJ Styles and John Cena approaching the end of their careers made him reflect on the possibility that his own retirement may not be far off. Speaking to
Shinsuke Nakamura’s name has reportedly been mentioned in New Japan Pro Wrestling discussions. At Wrestle Kingdom 20, the legendary career of Hiroshi Tanahashi will come to an end, and speculation is mounting over who may be standing across the ring from ‘The Ace’ in his final match. While there is a plethora of New Japan
‘The Alpha’ is changing the world. Back in January, Konosuke Takeshita confirmed that he had signed a contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Adding to his existing deals with DDT and AEW, the move made ‘The Alpha’ a triple-contracted performer, appearing across all three promotions throughout 2025. Now, having reached the pinnacle in NJPW as
‘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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