The IWGP World Title will not main even New Japan Dominion this year. That honor goes to the Juniors.
After their tag team bout, one part of “Best Friends” Tsukasa Fujimoto was challenged by Mayu Iwatani for an IWGP Women’s TItle match!
STARDOM had its Flashing Champions 2024 PPV, featuring Saori Anou in the main event, and Tam Nakano challenging for the AEW TBS Title.
For the first time in 10 years, the IWGP World TItle will not main event a New Japan show, because Dominion’s main event will be the BOSJ finals.
Tam Nakano was announced as the next challenger for Willow Nightingale’s TBS Women’s Title on AEW Collision.
Tam Nakano was announced as the next challenger for Willow Nightingale’s TBS Women’s Title on AEW Collision.
KUSHIDA wants more than just the BOSJ. He wants NJPW to be a global sensation, and he’s interested in what’s happening in SGW, the Ugandan promotion.
El Desperado declared Kosei Fujita to be more than a punching bag. He said the young wrestler from TMDK put up a great fight and he was praised.
Shota Umino is sending a message to his future self, and he’s tired of losing and being considered inferior. He wants his future self to know better.
The War Dogs add another title to their resume and are still working on the resurgence of the Bullet Club as a dominant force in the cerulean blue.
It seems like the next challenger is going to be EVIL, and who knows if any other member from the House of Torture will be on the line for Moxley’s belt.
If Kosei Fujita were to win the BOSJ he would beat Will Ospreay’s record as the youngest wrestler to win the BOSJ tournament in true TMDK fashion.
The lineup for this year’s BOSJ includes many Junior talents, such as the man who got over Hiromu Takahashi, a former BOSJ winner by the name of KUSHIDA.
Rocky Romero states that STARDOM will be a part of AEW’s annual collaboration show with Bushiroad, Forbidden Door.
Sanshiro Takagi is pro wrestling’s biggest dreamer, and alongside CIMA he’s making a DDTxGLEAT show on June 6, live from Korakuen Hall!
Queen’s Quest is entering a new era with AZM and Saya Kamitani at the forefront, and both have stated their interest in bringing new members to QQ.
The Great O’Khan came to attack Yuya Uemura on his KOPW celebration stream alongside Taichi. He forced him to sigh a rematch for the KOPW belt.
The “Best Friends” duo of Arisa Nakajima and Tsukasa Fujimoto will reunite in STARDOM and face Mayu Iwatani and Hanan on Yokohama Budokan.
After his victory in both Wrestle Magic and All Together, Kaito Kiyomiya announced the genesis of “All Rebellion”, a unit that will usher in a new NOAH.
What could be a better fitting scenario than an event called NJPW Resurgence for Yuya Uemura to crown himself as NEVER Openweight Champion? None, of course.
All Together was a talked-about event, but not for the reasons the UJPW wants. Now, Tetsuya Naito urges his contemporaries to start drawing bigger crowds.
All Together was a talked-about event, but not for the reasons the UJPW wants. Now, Tetsuya Naito urges his contemporaries to start drawing bigger crowds.
Kenoh was shocked by Kosei Fujita’s drive and strength in their singles match for All Together, and while he was mad at Fujita, he recognized his value.
Gabe Kidd spoiled the party for Kaito Kiyomiya and the All Together crew, as he attacked the GHC Heavyweight Champion and challenged him on June 16th.
While the All Together event will be the first event of the United Japan Pro Wrestling group, Yuya Uemura wants to make sure NJPW is the strongest.
The Despe Invitacional is shaping up, and now El Desperado has formally invited DDT’s own Danshoku Dieno to participate in the June spectacle.
NOAH presented the 2024 Wrestle Magic show on PPV from Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. There were plenty of surprises and some major title changes on the show.
The mastermind behind MARIGOLD appeared in Pro Wrestling NOAH in their recent event, and he seemingly opened the door for future appearances.
Shota Umino’s biggest match is around the corner, as he will face IWGP World Champion Jon Moxley, who was his former master. Can Umino be “The Guy”?
The de-facto leader of Queen’s Quest Saya Kamitani wishes for her group to grow, as Utami Hayashishita’s departure from STARDOM comes out of nowhere.
The inaugural IWGP Global Champion David Finlay wants to make history as the first-ever two-times champion by defeating Nic Nemeth and aiming for the top.
The recent member of the House of Torture, Ren Narita will face the IWGP World Champion Jon Moxley, and for now, the House has the advantage.
After five years without winning a singles title in New Japan, Jeff Cobb broke his curse and defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become the NJPW World TV Champion.
STARDOM has its PPV All Star Grand Queendom , featuring Maika and Momo Watanabe in a 3 stages of Hell match and Mayu Iwatani versus Sareee for the IWGP Women’s Title.
Hyper Misao returns with another artful and highly creative produce show that features Raku.
STARDOM’s press conference features Konami returning full time and legends Aja Kong and Kaoru Ito.
Rossy Ogawa had a press conference live on Youtube to talk about his new promotion MARIGOLD. The former STARDOM owner is taking on a new challenge.
Monthly Puroresu has an update on the AJPW-WWE relationship amidst backstage issues. As well as an update on Katsuhiko Nakajima’s contract with the promotion.
A glimpse of NOAH’s future was shown in the Victory Challenge Tag League, when Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa squared against Kenoh and Yu Owada.
A pair of emojis on NJPW’s Windy City Riot announcement has led many to believe that Mercedes Mone will still be able to wrestle STARDOM talent upon her return.
If Tetsuya Naito loses to SHO, the IWGP Jr. Champion, he will vacate his IWGP World Championship and have SHO face the winner of the New Japan Cup!
The current NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion looks to leave STARDOM by the end of March, leaving her a free agent in the world of joshi puroresu.
The New Japan Cup 2024 brackets have been revealed! New faces, new matches, new winners, and a new cup that starts a new era in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
The High-Speed Fairy will return to the ring after five months out of action, appearing at the first day of the Cinderella Tournament on March 9th.
Actwres girl’Z was at Shin-kiba 1st RING where Misa Matsui challenged Mari for the AWG Single Title, as well as Beastz Rebellion and Jadoshu having a heel showdown.
Following his final match with NJPW, Tonga expresses his heartfelt feelings toward NJPW, Jado and the fans.
Zack Sabre Jr. will make his first appearance in DDT Pro-Wrestling as he teams with long-time friend Chris Brookes against Yuki Ueno and MAO on April 7th.
Tetsuya Naito took the time to say goodbye to his long-time rival in Kazuchika Okada. The IWGP World Champion got under his skin for the last time.
Tetsuya Naito retains his IWGP World Heavyweight title against SANADA, Yuya Uemura goes bald, and Okada says his final goodbye to New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Minoru Suzuki has not wrestled in NJPW since the beginning of the year, and as many events unfold, he’s closing a chapter on “Strong Style” and New Japan.
Nic Nemeth shows the world he has what it takes, SHO captures the Jr. Heavyweight Title and Matt Riddle becomes Television Champion in Sapporo.
With this year’s edition of STARDOM’s Cinderella Tournament coming at a pivotal time, these are four names that should be kept eyes on during the tournament.
Despite an unfortunate injury to end the show, every performer at did their best at the show in Shin-Kiba 1st RING.
As former IWGP World Champion, SANADA is looking forward to his match against Tetsuya Naito to see if he can defeat him and fill every venue in Japan.
The IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani is not here to play games, and she absolutely trashed Mina Shirakawa en route to New Beginning in Sapporo.
NJPW heads to Sapporo this weekend for its next two-night event in The New Beginning chronology, headlined by the Global title on night one and IWGP World Heavyweight title on night two.
NOAH’s women’s division looked to be off to a great start, following in the footsteps of NJPW – then it began to stagnate. The question remains: Is there still more to come?
The IWGP Women’s Champion Mayu Iwatani is not here to play games, and she absolutely trashed Mina Shirakawa en route to New Beginning in Sapporo.
Nakajima retains Triple Crown against Jun Saito, Anzai vows to win the title back for AJPW
STARDOM has announced the participants for the 2024 edition of their single elimination tournament, first ran in 2015.
It was a jam-packed house at Korakuen Hall on Monday night, where fans and wrestlers celebrated the unique camaraderie between Mexico’s and Tokyo’s professional wrestling circles in what was one of the loudest nights in the fabled venue all winter.
Over the weekend, STARDOM put the spotlight on the NJPW STRONG Women’s and IWGP Women’s Championships with a busy weekend of shows in Shibuya.
Katsuhiko Nakajima has a new ally in his dispute for the “Toukon Style” trademark. His new supporter is the last heir to Antonio Inoki, Kazuyuki Fujita.
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling has provided an update on the status of Hikari Noa, who has been absent from the company since December last year.
STARDOM’s Valentine’s Day event saw Mina Shirakawa steal a win over the heart and soul of the company, Mayu Iwatani, and Giulia successful over title challenger Natsuko Tora.
AJPW’s Jun Saito is looking to dominate the Triple Crown Champion Katsuhiko Nakajima, replacing his younger brother and willing to bring DOOM.
Shinsuke Nakamura had an interview with Tokyo Sports about his Best Bout with Great Muta, but he also talked about Kazuchika Okada and his future.
More details have emerged surrounding the new working relationship between AJPW and Joshi promotion Actwres girl’Z.
The American Dragon, Bryan Danielson, has given his thoughts on Kazuchika Okada’s departure from NJPW and said he wants him in AEW.
As rumors generated by the promotion itself indicated negotiations for an official partnership with Japanese stakeholders, SUKEBAN probably won’t be partnering with one Rossy Ogawa anytime soon.
New Japan Pro Wrestling and the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre did their annual Fantastica Mania spectacle, and Hechicero called out Zack Sabre Jr.
Sayaka Kurara is ready to join her first unit in STARDOM, but first she has to undergo being an apprentice for Cosmic Angels.
Rei Saito will be replaced by Jun Saito in Triple Crown Title match, The Saito’s forced to vacate the AJPW Tag Titles
Will Ospreay falls victim to David Finlay’s Overkill as United Empire are defeated by Bullet Club War Dogs
NJPW STRONG Resurgence will take place from the 11,000 capacity venue Toyota Arena in May.
Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Bryan Danielson at New Beginning in Osaka, but it was by pinfall and not submission like the two had wished for.
Kazuchika Okada stood tall in his last singles match for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, defeating longtime rival Hiroshi Tanahashi.
As Kazuchika Okada leaves the company, NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi is looking to start a new story in their final singles match live from Osaka.
Will Ospreay feels like he has grown up and became a true man while competing in Japan for NJPW
Arisu Endo and Suzume win the the Max Heart Tournament. Yuki Arai has her first International Princess defense at Korakuen Hall.
With a possible dislocated right shoulder, Rei Saito’s AJPW Triple Crown Title opportunity could be at risk
In a generational battle celebrating 70 Years of Pro Wrestling, Kaito Kiyomiya and Yuma Anzai received praise from Keiji Muto and Kenta Kobashi.
Hiromu Takahashi promises to be Tokyo Sports MVP, just like the original Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama did in 1982. He’s willing to surpass Tetsuya Naito.
New details have emerged pertaining to All Japan Pro Wrestling’s working relationship with WWE and NXT.
Starlight Kid and Ruaka will face CMLL’s Mexican National Women’s Tag Team Champions at this year’s NJPW Fantastica Mania on February 17th.
Syuri opens up about the dismissal of Rossy Ogawa, saying she hopes it will not take away focus from the wrestlers’ performances inside of the ring.
Katsuhiko Nakajima has put forward the idea of a two-on-one handicap match against the Saito Brothers for his Triple Crown Championship.
Kyoko Kimura has announced the fourth annual Hana Kimura Memorial show, Terima Kasih. The event celebrates the life of Hana Kimura by her friends and fans.
The IWGP World Champion, Tetsuya Naito, is looking forward to his match against SANADA, but he’s keeping an eye on his partner in LIJ, Yota Tsuji.
Inspired by his roots in Lucha Libre, Yota Tsuji challenged Yuya Uemura to a “Hair vs. Hair” match at New Beginning in Sapporo, and the stakes are high.
The founder and executive promoter of World Wonder Ring Stardom has left the company after its thirteenth anniversary show that took place yesterday.
Jack Morris & Anthony Greene squeak by Dragon Bane & Alpha Wolf at CROSS OVER 2024 in SENDAI
El Hijo De Dr Wagner Jr realizes his dream and has won the GHC Heavyweight Title, after which he was challenged by Jake Lee.
Maika retained her World of Stardom championship against challenger Saya Kamitani at today’s Supreme Fight 2024 PPV.
The “Absolute Indomitable Girlfriend” has secured her first victory as Wonder of Stardom champion by defeating Starlight Kid at Supreme Fight 2024.
Natsuko Tora has declared her intentions of wanting to challenge Giulia for the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship.
STARDOM’s Supreme Fight 2024 pay-per-view saw Mei Seira and Hazuki go to the limit as the two went to a draw for the High-Speed championship.
Tam Nakano was successful in her return match at Supreme Fight 2024, saying that Chapter 2 of the Tam Road has begun.
Mayu Iwatani will defend her IWGP Women’s Championship against Mina Shirakawa at The New Beginning in Sapporo on February 23rd.
Oedo-Tai’s “Pink Devil” Rina succesfully defended her Future of Stardom title at Supreme Fight 2024 by defeating Rookie of Stardom tournament winner Yuzuki.
The current New Blood Tag Team champions continue to build momentum towards their second title defense.
Unagi Sayaka, Tam Nakano and other Japanese icons demolish demons, chart destiny at annual Setsubun festival
Seiki Yoshioka has expressed excitement for his return to AJPW In February. It will be his the first time back since 2019.
With Shuji Ishikawa appointed General Manager of Evolution Girls, he has high hopes for the brand, and says they are at war with STARDOM.
As GHC Jr. Heavyweight Champion, Daga is looking to defeat Hajime Ohara and keep making history as the 2nd ever-Mexican GHC Jr. Champion.
El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr reveals that his dream is to win the GHC Heavyweight Title, which is currently held by Kenoh.
With Kazuchika Okada’s departure, the only members of CHAOS in Japan will be Tomohiro Ishii, and Bishamon, who have discussed this and various topics.
Haruka Umesaki defeats Unagi Sayaka in the double title main event of Diana in Kawasaki but Unagi regains Iron Man title in the post match.
DDT rocked Korakuen Hall as Yuki Ueno defended the KO-D Title, KONOSUKE TAKESHITA returns, and Shunma Katsumata won the DDT Extreme Title.
Starlight Kid wants to make history if she wins the White Belt – by erasing the thirteen year lineage of the championship that goes back to 2011.
Mina Shirakawa has challenged for Mayu Iwatani’s IWGP Women’s Championship, and now her faction with Maika has the name Empress Nexus Venus.
Kazuchika Okada’s departure from New Japan shifts the paradigm for Japanese Wrestling, and Keiji Muto and Tetsuya Naito took the time to talk about it.
Kazuchika Okada has given his last match for New Japan Pro Wrestling at Korakuen Hall, relinquishing the NEVER 6-Man Championships post-match.
With Kazuchika Okada’s departure from New Japan, someone has to step up, and it seems like Shota Umino has dared to call himself “New Ace”.
The GHC Heavyweight Champion has a new challenger built with legacy and Mexican pride, and Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. looks to steal his gold and become champion.
After winning the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship against Hiromu Takahashi, El Desperado successfully defended his belt at Korakuen Hall today.
In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Shuji Ishikawa spoke about his departure from All Japan Pro Wrestling and what comes next for his career in 2024.
The Rainmaker was shown a lot of love from Korakuen Hall as it marked his penultimate appearance in the legendary venue for professional wrestling.
Despite countless discussions in the Western fanbase, Simon Inoki has confirmed his involvement in AJPW’s turmoil: None.
An anonymous name from All Japan has said that action will be taken to normalize the company after the recent turmoil.
Forget the Oscars and the Met Gala, the real red carpet of glitz and glamour unfolded (at least for Joshi fans) on January 21st 2024 at the STARDOM AWARD 2023.
Ryohei Oiwa says that he’ll be the one to fill the void left by Kazuchika Okada leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling at the end of the month.
Mei Seira successfully defended her High-Speed Championship against Fukigen Death at Stardom Award 2024, marking her fourth defense of the title.
Abarenbo GE successfully obtain their first defense of the Artist of Stardom championships, and Ranna Yagami becomes an official member of the group.
Forget the Oscars and the Met Gala, the real red carpet of glitz and glamour unfolds (at least for Joshi fans) happens on January 21st 2024 at the STARDOM AWARD 2023.
The Rainmaker, Kazuchika Okada, announced his departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling today, and his future remains a mystery.
As controversy swirls around AJPW, Kenoh offers an emerald hand to former rival Katsuhiko Nakajima and his All Japan wrestling mates.
Jack Morris retains GHC National Title against Titus Alexander and praises his challenger following the match.
Suwama has stated that when Katsuhiko Nakajima arrived in AJPW, many things have happened that people are wondering about
After his match with Kazuchika Okada, Will Ospreay took the time to reflect on these last eight years with NJPW, as he now awaits Osaka’s Cage Match.
Kota Ibushi provides an update to his fans after his match against Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH’s The New Year 2024.
Yukio Sakaguchi will officially retire from professional wrestling on February 7th, following the dissolution of Eruption on January 14th.
The Saito Brothers are running wild in AJPW, defeating the Real World Tag League Winners Katsuhiko Nakajima and Hokuto Omori.
STARDOM’s Rookie of Stardom tournament winner has joined her first faction, having her appeal to join STARS accepted by Mayu Iwatani.
The time has come for Tetsuya Naito and Jon Moxley to square off, and Chicago will see an IWGP Title match in all its glory as Windy City Riot approaches.
After his match in AEW All In 2023, Jack Perry appeared out of nowhere in NJPW Battle in the Valley, destroying Shota Umino and ripping his AEW contract.
Yuya Aoki looks to start the right off right by making it to May 4th to celebrate one year at the top of Big Japan Pro Wrestling.
Sareee-ISM Chapter 3 takes place on January 16th at Shinjuku FACE, headlined by the much anticipated re-match between Sareee and Chihiro Hashimoto.
West Coast Pro’s Titus Alexander calls shot in NOAH, takes victory in tag-team bout ahead of Shinjuku FACE title showdown
The Wonder of Stardom champion says that she will take challengers no matter the company, and hopes to defend the belt in multiple promotions.
Battle in the Valley will once again start the year off for NJPW STRONG as Will Ospreay looks to defeat Kazuchika Okada in a Special Singles Match.
It’s the Year of the Dragon, and Shingo Takagi wants to wrestle Bryan Danielson once more, with their last encounter taking place fourteen years ago.
After tragedy struck for the Champion Carnival winner, Shotaro Ashino will finally get to challenge for the AJPW Triple Crown Championship on January 27th.
The teams for this year’s edition of TJPW’s Max Heart tournament have been announced, including returning teams and first-time teams.
Tama Tonga’s profile on njpw1972.com has been deleted, now showing EVIL as the NEVER Openweight Champion before their match in Nagoya on January 20th.
Two highly influential and innovative technical wrestlers will run back their 2023 classic – this time in a New Japan ring.
Juria Nagano will officially graduate from TJPW and retire from professional wrestling on April 13th in three months time at Kitazawa Town Hall.
At once nostalgic and of-the-moment, the Saito Brothers successfully built momentum globally last year in an effort to become a cornerstone of AJPW’s burgeoning resurgence.
Unagi Sayaka’s Produce Show indicates bright things for the future as the Kabukimono packed Korakuen Hall to the brim to celebrate her wrestling anniversary.
Unagi Sayaka has defeated Misa Kagura to become the second person to hold the JTO Girls champion today at Shinjuku FACE.
The Sky Tiger has earned the right to face Saori Anou for the Wonder of Stardom title in Osaka on February 4th by winning a rumble match at Korakuen Hall.
The Icon of Stardom gets her third victory as champion hours before Wrestle Kingdom 18 by defending the IWGP Women’s Championship against Syuri.
One of STARDOM’s most dominant units has officially disbanded after four years as Donna del Mondo’s members say Arrivederci with one last roll call.
Yuki Aino and Ryo Mizunami have won the vacant Princess Tag Team championships following the titles being relinquished by Free WiFi earlier this week.
Yuki Arai has dethroned Max the Impaler at Korakuen Hall to become the International Princess champion at TJPW’s annual January 4th event.
Before their Wrestle Kingdom bout, the IWGP Jr. Champ Hiromu Takahashi and El Desperado had a final confrontation at the Wrestle Kingdom press conference.
After a fantastic finale for the D-Oh Grand Prix 2023, Yukio Naya stood tall over Tetsuya Endo. He now awaits the KO-D Openweight Champion, Yuki Ueno.
Katsumata Shunma shook off the ring rust in his long-anticipated return to DDT at Korakuen Hall.
Abarenbo GE win STARDOM’s second annual Triangle Derby trios tournament, becoming the new Artist of Stardom champions in the process.
Yuzuki is the winner of the 2024 Rookie of Stardom tournament, defeating HANAKO in the finals.
Suzu Suzuki and Mei Seira stake their claim to the Goddess of Stardom Championships following a time limit draw against AphroditE in the Triangle Derby.
After a bad match with Kota Ibushi, Naomichi Marufuji wrote a long message on his Twitter account, talking about his future plans as a wrestler in 2024.
KENOH retained his GHC Heavyweight Championship against Manabu Soya before being challenged by Go Shiozaki for January 13th.
Great Sakuya’s debut in Pro Wrestling NOAH was marked by blood and intentional disqualification, furthering the NOAH prodigy’s mystique.
Due to Hikari Noa being unable to participate, it was announced that Free WiFi would vacate the Princess Tag Championship.
Yuuki Mashiro has officially announced her return to wrestling after retiring at the end of 2022 against Suzu Suzuki.
STARDOM’s New Year is beginning to shape up as their end of year press conference prepares them for 2024.
AWG’s “Ace” has been toppled as Mari defeated Miku Aono to become the new AWG Single Champion at Korakuen Hall.
The Crimson Empress has proved the doubters won by winning the vacant World of Stardom championship at Dream Queendom 2023.
The “Absolute Indombitable Girlfriend” has won her first singles title in STARDOM, defeating MIRAI to become Wonder of Stardom champion.
The Dangerous Queen has officially gotten her seventh defence of the NJPW STRONG Women’s Title by defeating Megan Bayne.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has officially announced the schedule for next year’s New Japan Cup, with the tournament beginning in March.
Bryan Danielson isn’t mincing his words before his epic showdown against Kazuchika Okada which will take place at the Tokyo Dome on January 4th next year.
All Japan Pro-Wrestling has announced the matches and segments for Actwres girl’Z for their New Year Giant Series 2024.
Hiroshi Tanahashi addresses the media for the first time since becoming President and Representative Director of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
The World Class Woman on a Different Level has staked her claim to The Icon’s championship for STARDOM’s January 4th show at Tokyo Dome City Hall.
After the announcement that All Japan Pro-Wrestling had a working partnership with Actwres girl’Z, NXT will be sending a wrestler over to the Japanese company on January 3rd.
The Master of the Kishikaisei is back in the ring for the first time since November, and she has returned with updated ring gear now that she’s in God’s Eye.
New Japan Pro Wrestling just shocked the wrestling world by announcing Hiroshi Tanahashi as the brand-new president of the company, for 2024 and beyond.
On the road to his match with Kento Miyahara on December 31st, Katsuhiko Nakajima is focused on bringing New Japan’s Strong Style to AJPW.
With only three days until Christmas, the King of Sports celebrates the winter holiday in the best way possible – snow inside Korakuen Hall.
Shota Umino is the last NJPW talent announced for NOAH The New Year 2024 in Ariake, and he will help Kaito Kiyomiya in his fight against House of Torture.
With only a week to go until STARDOM’s Dream Queendom 2023 show, does Saori Anou have a chance of becoming Wonder of Stardom champion?
EVIL and House of Torture invaded NOAH today and destroyed Kaito Kiyomiya in front of his adoring fans. They have set the pace for Ariake’s NOAH vs NJPW.
One of, if not the most popular professional wrestling tag team of all time will return to the United States next year with West Coast Pro.
Former Suzuki-gun allies in Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Minoru Suzuki reunite in All Japan Pro Wrestling, and they will show what’s true violence in wrestling.
Riho’s first appearance for Tokyo Joshi since Wrestle Princes III in October 2022 will be on January 4th at Korakuen Hall, TJPW’s long-running annual Ittenyon event.
The Rookie of Stardom tournament will return for the first time since 2019, and the Triangle Derby returns after its first edition earlier this year.
Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s annual Ittenyon show continues to stack up with Free WiFi defending against Daisy Monkey at Korakuen Hall in the new year.
Naomichi Marufuji and Kota Ibushi have a Golden Dream Match in the works, and both have spoken with NOAH about their goals with this match in Ariake Arena.
Multiple prominent Japanese wrestling companies have come together to create the industry group United Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling returns to Los Angeles for Combat Princess USA, in collaboration with Prestige Wrestling.
The former World of Stardom champion has revealed that she considered retiring after injurying her knee in October.
The Beast Kid has decided to retire from wrestling, meaning that the Beyond the Sea Tag Team Championships, which she held with Ayame Sasamura, will be vacated.
The prestigious news site Tokyo Sports has released its yearly awards to the best in Puroresu, and you need to keep up with them.
Not content with wrestling only once on her own show, the Kabukimono will wrestle at least three times at Korakuen Hall on January 7th.
The Tokyo Sports Awards have arrived, and Yuma Aoyagi is celebrating his “Technical” Award. He’s even asking himself if he was such a technical wrestler.
The Icon of STARDOM will return to the ring for the first time since November 10th in a tag team match with her STARS stablemates at Dream Queendom 2023.
Two new rookies will make their STARDOM debut at New Blood 12 on Christmas Day and the New Blood Tag Team championships will be on the line.
Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley and David Finlay will now compete for the new IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 18.
On December 31st, Kento Miyahara vs Katsuhiko Nakajima will face off for the Triple Crown Championship at #ajpwMANIAx2023.
Bishamon have made history by being the first team to win the World Tag League as IWGP Heayweight Tag Team Champions, and the first to win the tournament three times.
Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani become the second team in history to win the Goddess Tag Team Championships twice.
The NJPW World Tag League Finals have been decided, and Bishamon, the team of Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI is looking to win the league as champions.
The Rainmaker will appear in TNA Wrestling for the first time in thirteen years, where he’ll appear at Snake Eyes in Las Vegas on January 14th.
Pro wrestling NOAH star Alejandro confronted D’Courage in Korakuen Hall and answered their challenge to a tag-team match on December 24th.
After a brutal bout against Kento Miyahara and Yuma Aoyagi, the Triple Crown Champion Katsuhiko Nakajima and Hokuto Omori shockingly won AJPW’s Tag League.
Yuki Arai will look to win the gold for the first time in over a year when she challenges for Max the Impaler’s International Princess Championship on January 4th.
Prestige Wrestling announces that they will once again change venues for TJPW Combat Princess on December 14th.
The recent controversy surrounding Naomichi Marufuji vs. Kota Ibushi in 2024 has been addressed by none other than CyberFight Director, Narihiro Takeda.
Naomichi Marufuji vs. Kota Ibushi is set to take place at NOAH The New Year 2024. A dream match 15 years in the making, who will be victorious in Ariake?
Suzu Suzuki will officially face Maika at Dream Queendom for the World of Stardom title after retaining her contract against Hazuki at Nagoya Big Winter.
Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani become the second team in history to win the Goddess Tag Team Championships twice.
TJPW returns to Korakuen Hall for their ten year anniversary celebration, main evented by a ten woman two-out-of-three falls highlighting the past and future.
After ROH’s Gates of Agony seemingly joined NJPW’s House of Torture, the foreign team betrayed EVIL’s faction in the World Tag League, but payed the price.
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will return to the United States at WrestleMania Weekend with a show during GCW’s The Collective in April 2024.
The Crazy Girl has made her thoughts known on Tam Nakano’s return to SNS yesterday and her apology that came with it.
The former World of Stardom champion has taken to SNS for the first time since her knee injury in October.
AEW’s Golden Star has spoken on his Twitter account about the chances his career will end, now that he’s getting older and he’s in his last years.
The team between Kento Miyahara and Yuma Aoyagi awaits their rivals, the Saito Brothers, looking for revenge in All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tag League.
After a streak of victories in the course of AJPW’s Tag League, the team of Katsuhiko Nakajima and Hokuto Omori has finally lost a match in today’s show.
AphroditE have officially both returned to the ring, and now they’re looking towards becoming tag team champions once again as they set their sights on Divine Kingdom.
Maika will face either Suzu Suzuki or Hazuki at Dream Queendom 2024 for the vacant World of Stardom championship.
The Great Sakuya will team with Nagisa Nozaki against Luminous at NOAH’s The New Year 2024 event, making her professional wrestling debut.
It was ECW against GCW in NOAH, as GHC Hardcore Champion Masato Tanaka lost his title against Ninja Mack in an extreme 3-way match at Shinjuku FACE.
MMA and pro wrestling are back on the same mix with Ulka Sasaki’s NOAH debut against Takashi Sugiura for NOAH The New Year 2024, live from the Ariake Arena.
The D-Oh Grand Prix 2023 has started in DDT Pro Wrestling, and we’ve seen returns, great matches, and many announcements. Join us in our review of the D-Oh.
Tokyo Joshi’s December 1st Korakuen Hall event will now have a championship defence on their anniversary show.
The power of purified pro-wrestling has given Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa another victory in New Japan Pro Wrestling’s World Tag League today.
Pro Wrestling NOAH’s The New Year event will see NJPW’s Ace and NJPW’s TV Champion make an appearance in a tag team match against one another.
The young prodigy Suzu Suzuki will miss two STARDOM shows in Sayama and Koriyama, as she prepares for Hazuki in December and the Ryogoku Kokugikan show.
Ami Sohrei has spoken some harsh words for her opponent in the Right to Challenge tournament, due to take place on November 28th at Korakuen Hall.
The team between Kento Miyahara and Yuma Aoyagi awaits their rivals, the Saito Brothers, looking for revenge in All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tag League.
Katsuhiko Nakajima and Hokuto Omori have reached their fourth win in AJPW’s Tag League. Their team is coming together, and both are on the same page.
One of the best wrestlers of all time, Kenta Kobashi, has given his predictions for the DDT D-Oh Grand Prix 2023, and he positions Yuki Ueno as the winner.
Actwres girl’Z headed to Shin-kiba 1st RING, which saw Mari and Naru in tag team action as the show’s main event.
She hasn’t returned to the ring yet, but the Golden Phoenix is already looking to hold gold once more, this time with her tag team partner Utami Hayashishita.
Despite Katsuhiko Nakajima’s harsh comments about Hokuto Omori, their dysfunctional team is working pretty well in All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tag League.
AZM will challenge Giulia for the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship on December 2nd at Nagoya Big Winter, and the High-Speed Bomb Girl already has plans for if she wins.
The current Goddess of Stardom Tag Team champions have returned their belts to STARDOM due to Natsupoi’s injury.
Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa are looking to win the World Tag League, and they started on the right track, defeating the BC War Dogs at Korakuen Hall.
The Great O’Khan and HENARE have been defeated by Shota Umino and Ren Narita. As the World Tag League starts, the future looks grim for the United Empire.
STARDOM has announced that Tam Nakano has given up the World of Stardom championship, and that the title is now considered vacant.
The mystery partner teaming with Yota Tsuji in this year’s World Tag League is revealed, and he’ll be teaming with CMLL’s Zandokan Jr.
At AEW Full Gear, it was announced that Tony Khan’s “blockbuster signing” was none other than the current IWGP United Kingdom Champion, Will Ospreay.
The Bari Bari Bombers have won this year’s edition of the Moneyball Tournament which concluded today at STARDOM’s Gold Rush show.
AZM has challenged Giulia for the NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship following her triple threat match at Gold Rush.
Taichi recovered his KOPW Title against SHO and the House of Torture in a wacky match, and now he’s looking to avenge the betrayal of Yoshinobu Kanemaru.
The IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion has given his thoughts on the rumored fan-vote that Okada commented on in Tokyo Sports last week.
Sareee and Unagi Sayaka have been going at it for the last day online, now Sareee has said she’ll have a match on the condition it happens at Unagi’s produce show.
The legendary junior heavyweight doesn’t find much to laugh about with David Finlay’s power struggle where he destroyed the US and UK championships.
New Blood West on November 17th will feature the debut of STARDOM’s newest trainee Yuzuki, who will face the Black Peach at the show in Osaka.
Despite Katsuhiko Nakajima’s harsh comments about Hokuto Omori, their dysfunctional team is working pretty well in All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tag League.
There have been a lot of injuries in STARDOM this year, most of which have been in the last few months. This is a recap of all the injuries since July.
Kazuchika Okada gives his thoughts on if he’d want the fan-vote to return as the tenth anniversary of Wrestle Kingdom 8 vote approaches next year.
Sareee-ISM returns with its third show, this time running back the main event of the first show, and once again showcasing young talent in the scene.
The Great Muta is having a prominent role in Pro Wrestling NOAH again, but the beats of a story about hustle are repeating, as Muta seemingly has a child.
The schedule and lineup for the 2023 edition of NJPW’s World Tag League have been released. Featuring ROH’s Gates of Agony’s debut in the Japanese tournament.
SCHADENFREUDE is back, as Chris Brookes has established an international version of the group in DDT Pro Wrestling following the events of Ultimate Party.
DDT Ultimate Party 2023 went by fast and a lot of things happened. Title changes, unexpected handshakes, and even the IWGP Jr. Title winning a belt.
Miyu Yamashita has officially requested a match with the Genius of the Ark following their time together as a team in Saki Akai’s final match.
Megan Bayne and Maika, also known as Divine Kingdom, are the winners of the 2023 Goddess of Stardom Tag League
The most eclectic roster bridging the American and Japanese women’s wrestling audiences belongs to Kitsune Wrestling, who gave fans three hours of Tokyo’s premiere freelance wrestlers on Sunday night.
The highly anticipated match between champion Matt Cardona and challenger MAO for the Universal Championship will now be held under No Disqualification rules.
Ibuki Hoshi will be defending her ICExInfinity championship against Kaho Matsushita at Ribbon Mania on December 31st at Ice Ribbon’s biggest show of the year.
Hideki Suzuki will wrestle alongside Suwama in the World’s Strongest Tag Determination League, but they’re already raising hell to each other.
El Desperado sat down with Tokyo Sports months before his match with Hiromu Takahashi at Wrestle Kingdom, and he had a lot to say about his eternal rival.
Katsuhiko Nakajima’s reaction to Hokuto Omori being his tag partner in the World’s Strongest DeterminatIon Tag League was not what Omori was expecting.
Suzu Suzuki doesn’t think that Tam Nakano has the responsibility required to be at the top of STARDOM following her injury last month.
In the second part of an ongoing web series with Tokyo Sports, Saki Akai looks back on winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2014.
After David Finlay destroyed the IWGP US Title, New Japan decided to make an announcement and confirm the creation of a new title belt.
We’re months away from Wrestle Kingdom 18, and the G1 Climax 33 winner Tetsuya Naito will go through a third eye surgery to be at his 100% against SANADA.
Sukeban has announced that they have signed current Beyond the Sea champion Sareee to a multi-year contract, with her first match being in December.
Hiromu Takahashi has been the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion for 306 days, and now, El Desperado is his next challenger. Although, the champ wants his 100%.
Starlight Kid will return to the ring on November 18th after taking time off due to injury since New Blood 11 in September.
Tam Nakano has officially withdrawn from her Red Belt defence against Suzu Suzuki, with the latter now facing Starlight Kid and AZM in a three-way at Gold Rush.
The Moneyball Tournament is back, and the finals will once again be held at Gold Rush, now with a new set of teams to compete for the moneyball.
Katsuhiko Nakajima became the new Triple Crown Champion in shocking fashion, after dethroning Yuma Aoyagi. Yet, Kento Miyahara awaits for him.
Chris Jericho sat down with Tokyo Sports to discuss his dramatic venture into DDT, and the potential scenario of a collaboration between AEW and DDT.
El Desperado will challenge Hiromu Takahashi for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 18.
At Power Struggle, Bryan Danielson made a shocking appearance challenging Kazuchika Okada for Wrestle Kingdom 18.
Saki Akai has her emotional goodbye from Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling ahead of her retirement at DDT Ultimate Party on November 12th.
Current IMPACT Knockouts Tag Team Champion Masha Slamovich will make her debut in Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling at the beginning of 2024.
After it was announced that Nagisa Nozaki will be leaving Pro Wrestling WAVE, Starlight Kid responded by promising they’ll see each other once more.
After Katsuhiko Nakajima’s challenge to Yuma Aoyagi for November 5th, the Triple Crown Champion had a lot to get off his chest before his big match.
After demanding a Triple Crown match against Yuma Aoyagi, Katsuhiko Nakajima has had his wish granted and promises to change the landscape of Japanese wrestling forever.
Mayu Iwatani comments on her championship defence against Stephanie Vaquer against of NJPW Lonestar Shootout in Texas.
Katsuhiko Nakajima interrupted All Japan’s Halloween party, and demanded a Triple Crown title match. “The Genius of the Kick” has arrived to All Japan.
After one appearance in All Japan Pro Wrestling and his departure from Pro Wrestling NOAH, we finally have a clue about where will Katsuhiko Nakajima land.
Shingo Takagi is the new NEVER Openweight Champion, but he has two targets on his back. One from Trent Beretta and the other from Katsuhiko Nakajima.
The NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston has a new target on his back, and the one that has placed it on him is none other than Satoshi Kojima.
To celebrate one year of going on her “Gyan Period”, Unagi Sayaka plans to host her own produced wrestling show at Korakuen Hall.
Giulia rolled the dice, and cashed in at New Japan STRONG Fighting Spirit Unleashed tonight in Las Vegas. A victory over HYAN makes five straight defenses.
Kenoh and Manabu Soya, mentored by the returning Jinsei Shinzaki and Tatsumi Fujinami, will lead NOAH into the new year, but all of them will fight first.
Scottish wrestler Jack Morris has become a double champion in Pro Wrestling NOAH after defeating El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. for the GHC National Championship.
Jake Lee’s impressive seventh month reign as GHC Heavyweight Champion has come to an end, as the only man to defeat the Good Looking Guy in NOAH has beaten him a second time – now for NOAH’s top prize.
Pro Wrestling NOAH will start the new year with a new theme song composed by Keiji Muto’s daughter, Airi Muto after enduring the never-ending past months.
Yuka Sakazaki has returned to her home promotion, bringing the magic we all wanted to see ahead of her TJPW graduation in December 1st.
TJPW returns to Korakuen Hall for All Rise ’23, featuring Saki Akai’s last match at the venue and Miyu Yamashita defending her Princess of Princess title.
Although her career isn’t over for another three weeks, Saki Akai had high praise for her former Reiwa AA Cannon partner after their match at ALL RISE ’23.
Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada mixed it up on Oct. 25 at AEW Dynamite for just the second time ever.
The most eclectic roster bridging the American and Japanese women’s wrestling audiences belongs to Kitsune Wrestling, who gave fans three hours of Tokyo’s premiere freelance wrestlers on Sunday night.
In the 2nd “Monday Magic” show Ninja Mack and Masato Tanaka had a brutal GHC Hardcore Championship match, and Tanaka got to win the white title.
TJPW have revealed the brackets for the Next Generation tournament, due to start on November 3rd, ending with the finals on December 1st at Korakuen Hall.
We’re on the road to Ultimate Party 2023, but Hiromu Takahashi will not wait for Kazuki Hirata, because he’s now the DDT Ironman Champion.
Pro Wrestling NOAH is going through hardships recently, but The Great Muta will return to bring pro-wrestling love to Shinjuku FACE. And some monday magic.
After a fantastic Triple Crown Championship match, Katsuhiko Nakajima confronted Kento Miyahara and opened the door for a new dream between the two.
With the 2023 edition of the Goddess of Stardom Tag League already underway, we have three names for people to keep their eyes on as the tournament rolls on.
Actwres girl’Z returns to Korakuen Hall, headlined by Miku Aono defending her AWG Singles Championship against The Sunrise of Hope, Asahi.
Following the NJPWxSTARDOM Business Strategy Presentation a week ago, STARDOM has now announced the matches set to take place on October 21st and 22nd.
Syuri asked for international challengers to face in UWF Rules, and she got her wish, as she’ll be facing Aliss Ink on November 18th at Gold Rush.
Bushiroad has taken its sights off the American market ever so slightly with an expanded effort to bring its live events to the venues of Southeast Asia. Earlier this week, they announced the formation of an Asian-Pacific Pro Wrestling Alliance
Bullet trains? The streets of Japan? An empty Tokyo Dome? It’s not enough. DDT continues their bizarre quest, and they will now wrestle inside a boat.
The United States’ top independent company, Game Changer Wrestling, recently had a show at Korakuen Hall, which saw Rina Yamashita defend her Ultraviolent Championship against Masha Slamovich.
Kento Miyahara is the greatest wrestler that All Japan Pro Wrestling had in almost 15 years, but his time is up, because Yuma Aoyagi wants to carry AJPW.
Hiromu Takahashi has been challenged once again. Ths time, by Taiji Ishimori, who is looking to become a four-times IWGP Jr. Champion.
The schedule for this year’s edition of the Super Jr. Tag League has been revealed. Starting October 21st and ending November 4th at Power Struggle.
The Icon of Stardom is returning to the United States to once again, this time to defend her IWGP Women’s Championship gold.
It was all about magic for Pro Wrestling NOAH and Nosawa Rongai, as he brought back the GHC Hardcore Championship, and is already looking for a new holder.
New Japan held its October PPV, Destruction in Ryogoku, which saw SANADA looking to ‘regain’ his rightful IWGP World Heavyweight Championship from EVIL.
STARDOM returns to Nagoya for its PPV Golden Fight, featuring KAIRI’s farewell match and Tam Nakano defending her Red Belt against Natsuko Tora.
TJPW has one of its biggest shows of the year from Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe. With returning stars, new talent, and multiple titles on the line.
The IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA needs to snap out of it and defend his honor against EVIL, who has knocked him out again.
The 11th edition of New Blood showcased new faces and upcoming stars in the world of joshi, featuring defences of the Future of Stardom and New Blood tag titles.
A new member is on the way for fan-favorite NJPW faction Just 5 Guys. We’ll find out on October 9 in Ryogoku at NJPW Destruction Final.
October 28th in Las Vegas will see “Renaissance Woman” HYAN take on the Giulia for the STRONG Women’s Title at NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed.
MICHIKO has returned to STARDOM, and looks to take her revenge on her short-lived tag team partner.
STARDOM’s yearly round robin tournament has found its 2023 winner in Suzu Suzuki, despite the several injuries that occured throughout.
NOAH’s Star Navigation 23 tour appears to be the last for Katsuhiko Nakajima, who is leaving Pro Wrestling NOAH in October.
DDT is looking into their bright future, but we can’t be invited to their Ultimate Party without knowing what happened in “DDT Who’s Gonna Top?”
Sukeban is the newest challenger in the pro-wrestling world. See what’s hidden behind the flashy promotion, that recently hosted its first show in New York!
New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and Major League Wrestling have announced the formation of a “strategic partnership” due to start in October.
With the 5STAR GP Finals getting closer, Mina Shirakawa looks to be in reach of winning the tournament, but the Red Block looks to make things more complicated for her journey.
NOAH’s Star Navigation 23 tour appears to be the last for Katsuhiko Nakajima, who is leaving Pro Wrestling NOAH in October.
MOONDOM has arrived, and will take place on October 4th with a focus on English support for those in Japan.
The IWGP UK Championship title match between Will Ospreay and Yota Tsuji stole the show, and it was a proof of NJPW’s status as the top promotion in Japan.
Jake Lee successfully kept ahold of his GHC Heavyweight Title against NOAH’s Ace, Go Shiozaki today at GRAND SHIP 2023.
Chris Jericho seeks retribution against KONOSUKE TAKESHITA as he looks to enter the ring in another Japanese promotion – DDT Pro-Wrestling.
The All Japan Pro Wrestling monster Suwama wants to defeat Saki Akai’s faction, and win the AJPW TV Six Man Titles, but he doesn’t know Akai is retiring.
The dramatic collaboration between All Japan Pro Wrestling and DDT Pro Wrestling continues, and Yukio Naya wants to face Suwama in a singles match.
All Japan Pro Wrestling is growing each day, and as Yuma Aoyagi stands as the protagonist of the new generation, Kento Miyahara wants his Triple Crown back.
Will Ospreay has been having the best year of his career, but there’s an American Dragon that is living his final countdown, and Ospreay wants to beat him.
A challenge that came out of nowhere! STARDOM’s own Maika has bigger stages on her mind, and she has challenged El Desperado to a singles match.
After Giulia suffered a very unfortunate and very fast loss to AZM in just 55 seconds, Ami Sohrei took the chance to challenge the STRONG Women’s Champion.
It may not be usual for NJPW to have a lumberjack match for their top championship, but now it may happen as per SANADA’s request.
Tradition, family and vengeance is what fills Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr as he gets ready to face Psycho Clown, and avenge his father for what happened in 2017.
The GHC Heavyweight Champion Jake Lee has been aiming for NOAH’s top wrestlers and veterans. Go Shiozaki stands as another target, and his arm is in danger.
The rules have been decided for Taichi’s defence of the King of Pro-Wrestling Championship against SHO at Destruction on September 24th.
Keiji Muto once said “Pro-Wrestling Love” and credit where credit’s due, because the always outstanding Manabu Soya is married with Koharu Hinata.
Rika Tatsumi is set to defend her International Princess title against challenger Max The Impaler at Wrestle Princess IV.
The apparent collaborations between DDT and AJPW have been interesting to see, and now, one of DDT’s top stars will wrestle against AJPW’s Rising HAYATO.
Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Josh Alexander will team-up at Ryogoku Sumo Hall on October 9th to challenge for the NEVER 6-Man Tag Team Championships
With tears in her eyes, KAIRI spent nine minutes saying farewell to her fans in STARDOM, while declaring they will be connected by their love of Puroresu.
AJPW and DDT are entering a hostile territory, and their clashes are becoming personal as time passes. Now, Suwama wants Yukio Naya to betray his ideals.
STARDOM has announced the matches due to take place on October 9th at Nagoya Golden Fight and on September 29th for New Blood 11.
The former AJPW Triple Crown Champion Yuji Nagata recently came back to NJPW, and while he’s counting down on his retirement, his final goal is IWGP gold.
The line-up for STARDOM’s yearly round robin tag team tournament has been announced, with some participating teams being declared at yesterday’s Dream Tag Festival, whilst most were announced today. The tournament begins on October 15th.
Qualifying matches were held at TJPW’s most recent shows to determine the two teams to face-off for the Princess Tag Team titles at Wrestle Princess IV.
The rebellious Yota Tsuji has the IWGP UK Champion Will Ospreay on sight. Tsuji is looking to defeat Ospreay, and he doesn’t consider him a real champion.
With KAIRI’s indefinite hiatus due to start in October, she just has one last match on her calendar back in her home of STARDOM.
Stardom brings a special PPV to the world, with an entire show full of teams voted by the fans. Some were reunited, others teamed for the first time.
37KAMIINA stands as DDT’s top faction today. that’s why AJPW’s Atsuki Aoyagi and Dan Tamura will face them to prove which team is better, in DDT vs AJPW.
The KO-D Openweight Champion Chris Brookes wants a taste of everything DDT has to offer. He has now challenged the KO-D 6-Man Tag Team champions, Eruption.
Jun Akiyama came to DDT in 2020 and since then he had a blast in the company. Atsushi Onita literally had a blast prepared for him at today’s DDT Big Bang.
KONOSUKE TAKESHITA couldn’t get the job done at DDT Big Bang, and his former 37Kamiina partner MAO challenged him to a singles match.
After beating Naruki Doi, the DDT Extreme Champion Kazuki Hirata dedicated a letter to Hiromu Takahashi, challenging him for DDT Ultimate Party 2023.
With her retirement coming up in November, Saki Akai will finally challenge for the KO-D Openweight Championship
It’s been three months since Giulia, Mai Sakurai and Thekla last defended the Artist of Stardom championships, but now they have some new challengers.
Going into this year’s tournament, Natsuko Tora had been overlooked by many in favour of Utami, Maika, Saya Kamitani etc. Tora set out to become a dark horse from opening day where she disposed of Ami Sourei in just under five minutes.
New Japan have released the schedule for the upcoming World Tag League tournament, due to start on November 20.
Zack Sabre Jr.’s first singles title run has been nothing short of amazing, but now it has become history-making.
In 20 years of career, Takashi Sugiura never wrestled for Dragon Gate. Never say never, because Masaaki Mochizuki is going to bring him for the first time.
When Unagi Sayaka left STARDOM, many were asking what was going to be her future. Needless to say, this match for AJPW proves she’s on a roll.
As NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion, Kazuchika Okada stands as a leader for New Japan Pro Wrestling, and he wants the old guard to step up.
After leaving the United States, Sareee has been on a roll, and as Beyond The Sea Champion, she wants to challenge the NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion Giulia.
With KAIRI’s indefinite hiatus coming up at the end of the month, Sareee talked about her regret of not being able to wrestle KAIRI one-on-one when she returned to Japan.
A very out-of-nowhere announcement was made as Stardom and Natsu Sumire have come together to produce her 10th Anniversary show, “Decade of Queens”.
It was a new look, new league for Ryohei Oiwa at the 2023 N1-Victory Final. Forgoing a trip overseas to room with Yuya Uemura in Florida and deciding against the tried and true sojourn through Britain as a part-timer in RevPro, Oiwa opted to instead wrestle for rival, domestic promotion.
The current GHC Heavyweight Champ Jake Lee came out to congratulate Shiozaki as he stood in the ring with the trophy, setting up the next big title fight on 9.24.23 at Nagoya Congress Center.
Today’s N-1 Final show in Osaka was an eventful one for Pro-Wrestling NOAH, as the winner of the tournament was decided, but there was another huge talking point of the show too as the author of the mysterious letters was revealed.
Saki Kashima may have tried, tried and tried to get out of defending her new High-Speed Championship, but she finally gave in and granted the opportunity to Mei Seira.
Asahi has signed a full-time contract with Actwres girl’Z after being on loan to them from Ice Ribbon for the last six months.
Syuri is no stranger to UWF stipulations – she’s undefeated in the match type, but now she’s looking to have another.
Five people now lead the Blue Stars, and Natsuko Tora firmly leads the Red Stars block at twelve points. It’s still all to play for as the last month of Stardom’s annual round robin tournament nears its conclusion.
Konami has said that she will return to wrestling, but only if she can become Wonder of Stardom champion.
The IWGP Intercontinental Championship has been inactive for over two years, but a certain Mastermind has been searching for it.
There’s no doubt that Sareee has been on an incredible stretch of matches since returning from Japan, and now she has her first championship following her return.
Cosmic Angels may have won their match at Mid Summer Fes, but the World of Stardom champion still wants more from the joshi legend.
Giulia has been in the United States for less than a week and she already has her past once again vying for her and her titles.
For the third time in his career, Tetsuya Naito has won the biggest tournament in pro-wrestling.
After six fantastic shows over four gruelling weeks, it all came down to this. Miyu Yamashita vs. Yuki Kamifuku in the finals of Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s tenth annual Tokyo Princess Cup tournament.
Saki Kashima hasn’t been in God’s Eye for very long, but she’s already rubbing some members the wrong way.
SEAdLINNNG will host its 8th Anniversary show on August 25th. Read a rundown of the matches on the show and who is featured.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling is bringing its All-Star Junior Festival USA to the prestigious 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. See the full line up here.
Sareee-ISM Chapter 2 is almost here. Get a guide of how to watch and stream along with a rundown of the matches featured on the show.
TJPW returns with another specialty show; last year it was Midwinter Pool Wrestling, and this year it’s the Midsummer Athletic Amusement Park Pro Wrestling.
Stardom’s annual two month long round-robin tournament is back, and the choices this year are less predictable than ever this time around.
Millie McKenzie shockingly captured the Sendai Girls World Championship from VENY at Sendai Girls’ most recent event.
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling brings back the Tokyo Princess Cup tournament for the tenth time, with the brackets and schedule revealed.
It’s been almost nine years, but the iconic tag team of Nanamomo will once again come together in the ring for trios action in August 2023.
When speaking to Pro-Wrestling NOAH, Nakajima did not mince his words when talking about his junior, AJPW’s Kento Miyahara.
This year’s Summer Sun Princess event promised a night of fun, action packed Joshi Puroresu. While it may not have fully lived up to that, there was still a few moments that made the event a must watch for fans.
AEW and New Japan once again re-unite to bring the hottest event of the summer with Forbidden Door, featuring a dream match and a IWGP World title defence.
“All Together Again” was an incredible success, but now one of STARDOM’s top names ponders about a similar event for the women.
Get all the results from the huge All Together Again event that saw stars from NJPW, All Japan and Pro Wrestling Noah collide in a dream match paradise.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling returns to Osaka-jo Hall once again for Dominion, in an event which saw title changes, new unit affiliations and shocking surprises.
Hyper Misao’s first produce show was an imaginative evening of experimental wrestling theater and heartfelt drama.
Outlasting twenty other competitors, Master Wato reigned supreme as he won the thirtieth Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
Kenta Kobashi is making his return to America as part of West Coast’s 5th Anniversary show in October. The fans are hyped to see the pro-wrestling legend.
This year’s 5★STAR GP now has their participants, which has a smaller field than the usual size of the tournament.
History is made as Tam Nakano wins the Wonder of Stardom championship at STARDOM’s latest pay-per-view event.
After two years of almost no retirements from 2020-2022; many joshi have announced their retirement already this year, with Saki Akai being the latest.
The history of double title matches in Stardom has an interesting one, and Mina Shirakawa looks to add another victory to the “decisive wins” column.
Sometimes you just can’t get it going, and for BUSHI his chances of winning the BOSJ are done, but he won’t leave without at least one score.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
GHC Heavyweight Champion Jake Lee has nominated Takashi Sugiura as his next challenger, believing it’s a must for his reign to face the tenured veteran.
Witness the revival of The Sun Goddess as she takes on Chihiro Hashimoto this Tuesday, May 16th live via streaming.
Almost one year since vowing to attribute her first title win to Hana Kimura, Rina became the 10th Future of STARDOM Champion after defeating Ami Sohrei.
After being selected last year, actress Anna Hirai reported to the STARDOM dojo to get in the skin of Mayu Iwatani for her biographical film.
After his Shotaro Ashino’s ill-timed arm fracture, Champion Carnival runner-up T-Hawk feels he’s entitled to an opportunity, and Yuji Nagata agrees.
This group of artists and entrepreneurs, led by Raijin Yaguchi, want to mix the universe of kaiju with Japanese pro-wrestling in one exciting show set to debut next Fall.
After his tempered attitude problems earlier this year, The Rainmaker has promised to behave professionally at the upcoming All Together Again show.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Shotaro Ashino inspiringly overcame the odds to win the tournament before standing face to face with Triple Crown Champion Yuji Nagata.
Yuka Sakazaki will officially graduate from Tokyo Joshi at the end of the year, after ten years with the company.
After giving Hikari Noa a blood baptism, Sawyer Wreck challenged Princess of Princess Champion Mizuki, who managed to withstand her violent offense.
As Yuki Arai hits the two-year mark as a wrestler, her unsuccessful efforts with Maki Itoh to defeat Shoko Nakajima and Yuka Sakazaki won’t kill her spirit.
After Tetsuya Naito’s unenthusiastic challenge, the ace Kento Miyahara and super rookie Yuma Anzai will join forces to prove that AJPW is not in the mud.
During a tag team match involving Ryo Mizunami and SAKI, Natsu Sumire surpassed Maya Yukihi, and kept provoking interest in a GHC Women’s title.
Popular Japanese mascot Chiitan☆ has made her professional wrestling debut in a six-living being tag team match involving mortal enemy Chris Brookes.
After a tour full of amazing matches, New Japan Pro Wrestling had their big Dontaku show with titles on the line and some huge shocks.
Jon Moxley is slated to make his return to a New Japan ring this summer at Dominion 6.4, challenging for the NEVER 6-Man titles.
Shinjiro Otani is making his first public appearance after last year’s injury that has kept him inactive since, and gave his thoughts on his recovery.
This week, we are looking at the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena. A popular venue among Joshi promotions and smaller Puroresu promotions, this quant little arena was first opened in 2001 and was considered to be the unofficial home venue for World Wonder Ring Stardom for many years.
The one-of-a-kind wrestling show that takes place in a bar is back for its fifth outing as the matches for the event, taking place on May 23rd, have been revealed.
Josh Barnett returns to the commentary desk once again, this time for Pro Wrestling NOAH at Ryogoku Sumo Hall.
Natsupoi wants to make it clear that she won’t be overlooked by Wonder of Stardom Champion Mina Shirakawa ahead of their encounter on May 4th.
Every month Monthly Puroresu will be bringing you a guide to the previous month’s happenings in STARDOM. Whether you’re someone who can only occasionally watch, are looking to get into the promotion and want to know what’s going on, or just been to busy to keep up, we have you covered! This is what happened in STARDOM during the month of April…
As KONGO were posing with their AJPW Tag Team titles at Korakuen Hall, Suwama appeared to attack them all and piss off the NOAH faithful.
IWGP World Heavyweight Champion SANADA is disappointed that Hiromu Takahashi wants to hold both World & Jr. Heavyweight belts, and he won’t remain silent.
World Wonder Ring Stardom have officially announced the dates for this year’s Five Star GP, where the winner traditionally challenges for the World of Stardom championship.
COLOR’S star SAKI will make her US debut for America’s new promotion, SPARK Joshi Puroresu, that will bring the best out of Japanese women’s wrestling.
Tetsuya Naito will wrestle at AJPW next month, but he’s not over the moon about it. Naito made a bitter existential question to the All Japan wrestlers.
“The Sun Goddess” Sareee will be reborn as she faces longtime rival Chihiro Hashimoto of Sendai Girls in the main event of an exciting four-match card.
STARDOM held its biggest show ever, both in size and attendance, as the all-women’s group held an event that will be remembered for years to come.
While celebrating his 20th anniversary as a wrestler, Hirooki Goto was dumbfounded by the unexpected appearance of his old friend Katsuyori Shibata.
After meeting Wakamotoharu Minato with Club Venus, Mina Shirakawa promised to the komusubi that she will meet him again with the white belt in her arms.
KAIRI once again returns to in-ring action at Fortune Dream 8 in June, where she faces off against Kawada endorsed Unagi Sayaka.
Ibuki Hoshi will enter the third decade of her life with a bang. Before she turns 20 next Monday, she’ll produce her own show at the Ice Ribbon Dojo.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Ice Ribbon’s sister promotion will have its first show on May 14th, featuring new talent from all walks of life stepping into the ring for the first time.
The third annual Hana Kimura Memorial is all set, including the return of Konami as she joins Rina and Kaori Yoneyama against VENY, Natsupoi and Syuri.
Everyone has a right to express themselves, but Koguma believes she has a right to end Club Venus shenanigans. “The bear” has her eyes locked on Mariah May.
Kenta Kobashi selected KAIRI to wrestle at the 8th edition of his FORTUNE DREAM show, against an unannounced oponent on June 14th at Korakuen Hall.
After Mina Shirakawa smeared some sort of black goo all over Saya Kamitani’s face, the white belt champion returned the favor at Korakuen Hall.
Katsuhiko Nakajima will challenge Jake Lee for the GHC Heavyweight Championship this Sunday in Sendai at Green Journey on Wrestle Universe & ABEMA.
For the first time since 2012, All Together will be brought back and hosted by New Japan, AJPW and NOAH.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Amongst the likes of Saori Anou and Miyuki Takase, Syuri, Natsupoi and Rina return to the third edition of Hana Kimura’s Memorial Show, Pinx.
After losing in nine consecutive deathmatches at PROMINENCE, Suzu Suzuki looks to close the series against Jun Kasai with a win. He won’t let it happen.
International fans’ pleas have been gracefully answered. STARDOM’s Yokohama Arena show has been confirmed to be called by Chris Charlton.
After an amazing two shows, here is a look at everything that happened during the big matches in the NJPW New Beginning in Osaka show.
SANADA has reinvented himself and is posing a threat to rival Kazuchika Okada like never before. However, the champion is not concerned in the slightest.
Having won last year’s edition, Yuma Aoyagi wants to not only repeat the milestone, but also attempt to do it for a third time in 2024.
After some awkward praise from Suwama, Unagi Sayaka continues her assessment of All Japan Pro Wrestling at one of its most emblematic events next May.
Keiji Muto gave his thoughts on WrestleMania and the Hall of Fame, opening up about happy memories and a very frustrating blunder on his part.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Shingo Takagi defeated Aaron Henare to retain the King of Pro Wrestling Provisional Title. Takagi commented on the match and addressed future opponents in AEW.
The Pink Striker arrived in America to stay until the end of June (And possibly more!). Her first week in the U.S. was as busy as undoubtedly memorable.
After years of rumors, AJPW’s Evolution Joshi Pro-Wrestling was launched. Rookies ChiChi, Sunny and ZONES faced Yuu, Miyuki Takase and Rina Yamashita.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 3,000-seat Yokohama Budokan Arena in Yokohama Japan. This brand new venue construction was finished during the pandemic and has already become popular with Puroresu and Joshi’s big-name players.
Weeks before Mizuki defends her Princess of Princess title, the Popping Sugar Rabbit got bragging rights by defeating Nao Kakuta’s team in a trios match.
Before the end comes for Himeka, she will go back to the beginning as she reunites with Miyuki Takase to face Natsupoi and Kakeru Sekiguchi on April 2nd.
Nobody’s brackets were safe after the first night of the Cinderella Tournament. In a chaotic first round, six of the eighteen matches ended in draws, eliminating a host of top stars and heavy favorites.
It was an impossible scenario that awaited Waka Tsukiyama at New Blood Premium – defeat two of the most important names in STARDOM’s history, or leave both Cosmic Angels and the promotion entirely.
You’re reading correctly. After two and a half years, Waka Tsukiyama pinned someone for the first time in her career, and a former world champion at that.
Triple Crown Champion Yuji Nagata is carefully putting on the best performances he can while taking care of a knee injury he sustained months ago.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 3,000-seat Yokohama Budokan Arena in Yokohama Japan. This brand new venue construction was finished during the pandemic and has already become popular with Puroresu and Joshi’s big-name players.
Chie Koishikawa is almost ready to bring too much energy to your phone. Toro Kikaku (Dead or Alive, Pokémon, Ninja Gaiden) are working on a GTMV game to be released this year.
Lee reassured everyone that he would to take the GHC Heavyweight Championship and “let Kiyomiya rest”. Regardless of your opinion on him, he delivered.
From the moment Grand Princess II was announced, fans were left wondering which venue would host one of Tokyo Joshi-Pro Wrestling (TJPW)’s biggest shows of the year – a statement production at Ariake Coliseum. 1,513 fans would witness three championship title matches, and four special singles matches with an ongoing the theme of tag-team partners competing against one another.
TJPW Grand Princess is this weekend, but tag title contender Maki Itoh is not nervous in the slightest as she has Miyu Yamashita by her side.
David Finlay had remained vague about his rank in Bullet Club, but he finally announced it after advancing to the quarterfinals of the NJ Cup.
The Sun shines again for Kiyomiya as he approaches his finest hour next Sunday. What does fate have in store for the Supernova and his championship?
Unagi Sayaka assembled an eccentric team with Yoshitatsu and SAKI, but fell short to Mayumi Ozaki, Maya Yukihi and a somewhat reluctant Suwama in AJPW.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
This is the most important show of the relaunched ACTwrestling, where the face of AWG is decided, and their legacy is solidified as the inaugural champion.
Japan’s #1 gaming TV show AriYoshiEEEEE! invited an incredibly stellar cast of joshi wrestlers to battle it out against the panel in Gang Beasts.
ChocoPro’s first day of the 300th episode was an extremely fun show that was the usual mixture of fun experimental wrestling and absolutely brutal wars.
Twelve years after the disastrous Tohoku earthquake, Iwate’s own MIRAI remembers the grim sight of that day, but also a fateful encounter with wrestling.
If it wasn’t enough that Jake Lee got the victory against Kiyomiya’s tag team partner Atsushi Kotoge, Kenoh joined in on the fun by telling the champion to retire if he loses the belt in Yokohama.
Nature is healing in the world’s ring of wonder. After years of being banned due to the pandemic, streamers will be allowed in limited capacity for the March 18th show.
WWE’s “Warrior of the Sun” Sarray, also known as the “Sun God”, Sareee, has finished her contract with WWE and will return to Japan on May 16th.
The GHC Heavyweight Champion paid no mind to challenger Jake Lee’s near-bullying, and used it to get himself fired up and ready for March 19th.
On March 9th, the Ace of Juniors will retire at Korakuen Hall against Atsushi Kotoge. By courtesy of NOAH, you can watch three of his favorite matches for free, with personal recollections from Harada himself.
STARDOM arrives in the Pucchigami magazine with another manga serialization by Yasue Imai and Yuki Harami, aimed at young girls with a shoujo style.
“This is my world.” David Finlay embraced his Bullet Club self and defeated Tomohiro Ishii to advance to the second round of the New Japan Cup.
Starlight Kid claims that her “High Speed story” with AZM has come to an end. The next time these prodigies face again, it’ll be for bigger prizes.
A champ’s late night stack, we all have our own. For Maki Itoh, a successful night fighting legends and promising upstarts warrants a true American dish.
STARDOM’s Himeka mentioned having plenty of personal reasons to step out of the squared circle for good, but a prominent one is online bullying.
It was a wild night in Yoyogi that ended with the crowd chanting for a promotion that wasn’t STARDOM, bringing to a close an incredible night of wrestling. After two months of wrestling, Prominence stood tall as the inaugural winners of the Triangle Derby.
The future of NOAH is at stake in the eyes of Jake Lee, who wants to end Kaito Kiyomiya’s GHC Title reign “out of the goodness of his own heart”.
Every month Monthly Puroresu will be bringing you a guide to the previous month’s happenings in STARDOM. Whether you’re someone who can only occasionally watch, are looking to get into the promotion and want to know what’s going on, or just been to busy to keep up, we have you covered! This is what happened in STARDOM during the month of February…
Giulia’s biggest nightmare has come back to haunt her and make her pay for her sins. Kamitani’s reign is threatened by a fresher, rejuvenated challenger. Maya Yukihi and Hazuki are looking to dethrone two of the most powerful title holders today.
The All Star Junior Festival proved to be a successful milestone for junior heavyweights across the world. Jushin Thunder Liger hopes it becomes a thing.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
In this week’s edition of Puroresu Gate, we examine the ticket sales for events held in the 55,000-seat capacity Tokyo Dome.
El Desperado wasn’t too keen on Ren Narita, but after fighting alongside him and Minoru Suzuki, he is now a believer.
The AJW legend expressed that she doesn’t mind whether Giulia, or anyone else, uses her finisher. “You don’t need permission”, she claimed. Hokuto has even suggested her relatives to fight her and each other over who has more right to use it.
Don’t call it a comeback. Blue Justice is the oldest Grand Slam winner, fully motivated to give his best to revitalize All Japan Pro Wrestling. “My match proves that fans can still be interested and come to the show”, claims Nagata.
The All Star Junior Festival is right around the corner, and producer Hiromu Takahashi took the time to support Otani and his fans in a surprising way.
Exposing her, she means exposing her, metaphorically. Unagi Sayaka continues her Gyan Period by challenging Real Japan Pro Wrestling’s top heroine.
Jake Lee keeps taunting GHC Heavyweight Champion Kato Kiyomiya after his embarrassing loss to Okada, but he’d rather focus in training hard.
While Mercedes Mone’s hand was raised for the IWGP Women’s Title in San Jose, university student Kasumi Nashimura fought contenders on a moving train in Tokyo
Tam Nakano pleaded for STARDOM fans to show their love and bury the negativity after being targeted by multiple Twitter users.
The GHC Heavyweight Champion suffered a bitter loss to The Rainmaker at the Tokyo Dome, and became a laughingstock to his new challenger, Jake Lee.
After the Tokyo Tornado Showdown at Keiji Muto’s LAST LOVE, Hiromu Takahashi continued to press on his quest to reunite with his old partner.
After an eventful year back in the Ark and the emotional retirement of Keiji Muto, Satoshi Kojima announced that he’s leaving NOAH for the time being.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
“It’s finally over.” Airi, daughter of Keiji Muto, expressed admiration for her dad’s commitment, but is relieved that he can finally slow down.
Ahead of the Jr. Heavyweight Champions showdown between NJPW’s Hiromu Takahashi and Pro Wrestling NOAH’s AMAKUSA at Keiji Muto’s retirement final, el Ingobernable is seeking the truth about the whereabouts of his old “Tokyo Tornado” tag team partner Kenbai. He seems purposefully unaware that AMAKUSA is Kenbai.
As the legendary Keiji Muto prepares for his final match at Tokyo Dome on March 21st before his retirement, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Hiroshi Tanahashi had a lot to say about his former mentor. Despite his superstar status now, in his younger years, Tanahashi served as Muto’s assistant; and as he’s slated to go up against IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada on March 18th in San Jose, he can’t help but recall how Muto had fought for the same title back in 2009 at Tokyo Dome.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 8,000-seat Osaka Prefectural Arena, This popular venue for Puroresu’s big-name players has been host to some amazing matches and moments over the years.
After an amazing two shows, here is a look at everything that happened during the big matches in the NJPW New Beginning in Osaka show.
In an interview with Yahoo! Japan, Miyu Yamashita talked about why her team with Maki Itoh works so well ahead of the Max Heart Tournament finals.
Natsu Sumire’s career revival sees her make her return to Europe, this time stepping into the ring of EVE for the first time on Internatonal Women’s Day.
It was in October last year that NOSAWA Rongai announced the closure of his tenured wrestling career, ideally taking place in February 2023. As they say, the time has come. Before NOSAWA hangs them up for good in two weeks alongside Keiji Muto, he will step into the DRAGONGATE ring one final time.
In what cephalopod aficionado wrestler Chris Brookes described as a “10 second sell out”, his self-produced wrestling show BAKA GAIJIN + FRIENDS Vol. 3 will have a full house attendance this March 7th. With such a joyous occasion, the matchcard was revealed as well.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
After an amazing two shows, here is a look at everything that happened during the big matches in the NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo shows.
For the first time in three years STARDOM were performing in front of a crowd allowed to cheer and vocally support their favorites. It should come as no surprise that everyone decided to go extra hard on this night.
Every month Monthly Puroresu will be bringing you a guide to the previous month’s happenings in STARDOM. Whether you’re someone who can only occasionally watch, are looking to get into the promotion and want to know what’s going on, or just been to busy to keep up, we have you covered! This is what happened in STARDOM during the month of January…
After winning the fan-voted ShuPro Women’s MVP of 2022 Award, Syuri promises that many exciting challenges are still ahead of her, despite no longer being champ.
Our weekly Puroresu Gate feature analyzing ticket sales takes us to the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena, where Pro Wrestling Zero1 held a fantastic event recently.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
After the events of NJPWxNOAH Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Arena, the full lineup has been confirmed for Pro-Wrestling “Last” Love, on February 21st in the Tokyo Dome.
The event is headlined by Keiji Muto’s last pro wrestling match, facing NJPW’s Tetsuya Naito. The card is packed full of inter-promotional matches, featuring exciting wrestlers from across Japanese wrestling.
Minutes after the main event of New Japan’s Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama, Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Keiji Muto stepped away from ABEMA’s ringside commentary table and challenged Tetsuya Naito to a main event match next month in the Tokyo Dome on Feb. 21st.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
The pandemic years have seen an exponential growth in online popularity of joshi puroresu, and Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling is one of the biggest benefactors, with a passionate fanbase worldwide. Enthusiasts in America will finally be able to see the stars of TJPW live at Los Angeles’ Globe Theatre this March, as announced earlier this month by both TJPW and its affiliate WrestleCon.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
In this special edition of Puroresu Gate, we not only examine the ticket sales for the biggest event of the year in New Japan Pro Wrestling’s WrestleKingdom in the 55,000-seat capacity Tokyo Dome but also events held in other venues by other promotions since WrestleKingdom week has become as big of a deal in Japan as Wrestlemania week is in North America.
History is now within reach for STARDOM’s Phoenix. Entering Nagoya, Saya Kamitani was one win away from tying the single reign defense record for the Wonder of Stardom Championship. Now she’s one step away from eclipsing it.
On January 4th, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) had its annual Wrestle Kingdom event, which signaled the start of 2023 and was truly worthy of the biggest show of the year. Like every year, the card was full of some of the biggest wrestlers fighting for all the company’s titles and special matches to suit every wrestling fan. In particular, there were some MOTY candidates that took the internet by storm.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 14,471-seat Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Japan. One of the largest and most prestigious arenas in Japan, this venue has hosted some of the most epic moments in the entire history of Puroresu!
DDT Pro Wrestling closed out the year with a momentous show at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Three championships were on the line, including the KO-D Openweight Championship, in a much-anticipated match between Kazusada Higuchi and Yuki Ueno.
As 2022 comes to a close, STARDOM’s main protagonist finally stood atop the mountain, ending a journey that forged her into the diamond she now is.
“It was a surprise to me. It was unbelievable,” said Shinsuke Nakamura in a recent
interview with Pro Wrestling NOAH. “That was my honest reaction, that it actually came to be real.”
It has been a tradition that STARDOM look to end their year on a high. For years Korakuen Hall would host their big final show, but as they have grown so has the the way they close out a year. December 29th at Ryogoku Hall now marks a new tradition with the Dream Queendom event.
Our weekly Puroresu Gate feature analyzing ticket sales takes us to the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena, where Pro Wrestling Noah held a fantastic event recently.
Inside a stunned York Hall, the Great O-Khan captured the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship, at RevPro’s Uprising event.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Eight years after Nanae Takahashi won the Goddess of Stardom Tag League, she did so once more. This time there was no Pirate Princess by her side, just the immovable force that is Yuu.
Yuki Ueno managed to defeat the Goliath, Yukio Naya, in DDT’s D-Oh Grand Prix Final on December 4th. It was a hard-fought victory, as Ueno fought back resiliently in the face of vicious knees and strikes from Naya.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 7,500-seat Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya Japan. Also known as the Dolphins Arena after the local basketball team, this venue first opened in 1964 has become a valuable arena for Puroresu in more recent years!
Pro Wrestling NOAH have announced that Darby Allin will appear on Muta’s Final show, on January 22nd 2023.
The AEW star will team alongside his current tag-partner, Sting, and the Great Muta. The event, at Yokohama Arena, will be play host for the Great Muta’s final match.
Our weekly Puroresu Gate feature analyzing ticket sales takes us to the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena, where SEAdLINNNG and Big Japan Pro Wrestling each ran shows recently.
History was always going to be made in many ways at Ariake Arena.
As the men of New Japan Pro Wrestling and the women of STARDOM came together for their first ever joint show, all eyes were on the two biggest promotions in Japan.
Things don’t always go to plan in pro wrestling. In those situations, all you can hope for is that nobody gets hurt.
Gold Rush lived up to its name. Beyond just a couple of big championship battles, four teams fought in a two round tournament in order to win the ‘MoneyBall’.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 8,000-seat Osaka Prefectural Arena, This popular venue for Puroresu’s big-name players has been host to some amazing matches and moments over the years.
Not every career performance will bring with it glory. Mina Shirakawa came up short in her Wonder of Stardom Championship match, but even in defeat there is now no question as to how good Mina Shirakawa is in 2022.
Our weekly Puroresu Gate feature analyzing ticket sales takes us to the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena, where AJPW and SEAdLINNNG each ran shows recently.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
As DDT readies itself for the annual, star-studded D-Oh Grand Prix tournament, it stopped off at Korakuen Hall for a significant show. It was headlined by Kazusada Higuchi, fresh off victory over Konosuke Takeshita, defending his KO-D Openweight Championship against former stablemate Yukio Sakaguchi.
One tournament began while another confirmed its final. It was a busy night for STARDOM and at the end of it, two of the company’s biggest ever names stood opposite one another, ready to make history.
STARDOM’s best might have just spent two months in the marathon that was the 5 Star Grand Prix, but now a new tournament awaits them. The Goddess of Stardom Tag League is the proving ground for tag teams, and the perfect chance to end the year on a high note.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 600-seat Shinjuku FACE Hall in Tokyo Japan. Located on the seventh floor of the Humax Pavilion Shinjuku complex, this venue has served smaller Puroresu and Joshi promotions well for many years.
The third annual Wrestle Princess event this year held in front of a sold-out crowd of over 3,000 fans in Tokyo Dome City Hall will without question go down as the biggest event in the promotion’s history.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
There was a moment in the aftermath of the 5 Star Grand Prix Final – a violent war between Giulia and Tam Nakano – where they shared a look through tired, half opened eyes. In that moment they both knew without question: there will be no end to their rivalry.
The ark has come ashore in Osaka at the Osaka Edion Arena for the N-1 Victory Tournament Grand Finals. The N-1 Victory was unexpected this year as upsets were about wherever you looked. In the end though, after 2 weeks , we are here with Kaito Kiyomiya and Hideki Suzuki in the main event of tonight’s show.
On the surface the STARDOM in Showcase events might be designed to be a little bit more on the lighter and fun side, but, it Volume 2 certainly closed on a ominous note.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 600-seat Shinjuku FACE Hall in Tokyo Japan. Located on the seventh floor of the Humax Pavilion Shinjuku complex, this venue has served smaller Puroresu and Joshi promotions well for many years.
Syuri has rarely been on the back foot since she joined Stardom at the start of 2020, but at Korakuen Hall against Tam Nakano, it seemed as though her 5 Star Grand Prix run was about to end prematurely.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 14,471-seat Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Japan. One of the largest and most prestigious arenas in Japan, this venue has hosted some of the most epic moments in the entire history of Puroresu!
On the night that the ‘Black Swan’ emigrated to DDT, we celebrated the historic 30 year (and counting) career of Jun Akiyama. With more flowers than a florist on Valentine’s Day, DDT welcomed Akiyama’s 30th anniversary and put on a Korakuen Hall show filled to the brim with exciting tag team.
Tam Nakano has been enjoying success in both the 5 Star Grand Prix and as one half of the Goddess of Stardom Tag Champions alongside Natsupoi. That doesn’t mean everything in Cosmic Angels has been smooth sailing however.
“We, pro wrestlers, may not fear death or pain. We accept that every time we step into this ring.” – Jun Kasai (from the translation of the post-match conversations)
A battle of bloodshed, one-up-man-ship, picturesque violence and pro wrestling drama. El Desperado and Jun Kasai went to war at TakaTaichiDespyMania (September 12th), fighting a brutal Deathmatch main event in front of an exuberant 2,000 fans.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 3,000-seat Yokohama Budokan Arena in Yokohama Japan. This brand new venue construction was finished during the pandemic and has already become popular with Puroresu and Joshi’s big-name players.
Having just turned 18 exactly one month ago, Hanan found herself in the biggest match of her career. The semi-main event of a PPV inside the Yokohama Budokan with a chance to walk away as a double champion.
Welcome to Puroresu Gate, a weekly feature where we review attendance figures of Puroresu and Joshi promotions in the most well-known venues in Japan.
This week, we are looking at the 8,000-seat Osaka Prefectural Arena, This popular venue for Puroresu’s big-name players has been host to some amazing matches and moments over the years.
The ark has come ashore in Osaka at the Osaka Edion Arena for the N-1 Victory Tournament Grand Finals. The N-1 Victory was unexpected this year as upsets were about wherever you looked. In the end though, after 2 weeks , we are here with Kaito Kiyomiya and Hideki Suzuki in the main event of tonight’s show.
Starlight Kid has fast become one of STARDOM’s most important wrestlers. However she won’t truly succeed until she can conquer her demons. Her old mentor Mayu Iwatani waits for her on the final night of the tournament. Giulia continues to be one step ahead.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
God’s Eye already has two bright stars being led by Stardom’s strongest wrestler, and now they’ve added someone with even more potential.
The Queen of JTO Champion Tomoka Inaba has been a regular on these NEW BLOOD shows, but she wasn’t content with just appearing on the opening match against Hina.
Those who fail to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. When the first ever Red Belt champion came to reclaim her title, only Syuri could defend STARDOM’s present.
This week, we are looking at the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena. A popular venue among Joshi promotions and smaller Puroresu promotions, this quant little arena was first opened in 2001 and was considered to be the unofficial home venue for World Wonder Ring Stardom for many years.
It was a battle to discover who truly had the keys to the DDT kingdom that headlined Wrestle Peter Pan. Concluding a show filled with memorable moments, cheering fans and exciting matches, the reigning KO-D Openweight Champion, Kazusada Higuchi, riding a tidal wave of momentum, crashed into the man who was never defeated for DDT’s most coveted prize, Tetsuya Endo.
Will Ospreay and the United Empire had sacrificed sleep in order to study up on all those who had managed to overcome the Rainmaker. After six losses to Okada he needed to win this. You could hear the desperation in his voice.
Suzu Suzuki never tapped out, but the record books will show that MIRAI came away from their hotly anticipated rematch with the victory via her Miramare submission.
Head referee Daichi Murayama made the call the end the match with Suzu’s future in the tournament in mind.
After four grueling weeks, it all came down to this. Miu Watanabe vs. Yuka Sakazaki in the finals of the 9th Tokyo Princess Cup tournament.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
For the 12th year in a row. the N-1 Victory tournament has kicked off, this time from the Yokohama Budokan in Kanagawa, and the best of the best from Pro-Wrestling NOAH’s heavyweight division hare here to prove who is the best. For those new to Pro-Wrestling NOAH, the N-1 Victory (originally created by Akira Taue and called the Global League until 2018) is a round robinstyle tournament with two blocks of wrestlers (an A Block and a B Block) and a point system where you earn 2 points if you win a match, 1 if the match goes to a draw, and no points if you lose.The tournament is taking place over the 2 weeks, and while it may be similar to the G1 Climax and Champion Carnival, I dare say its more grueling then the other two.
This week, we are looking at the 1,800-seat Tokyo Korakuen Hall. Known as the MECCA of Japanese Pro Wrestling, this venue is used by every Puroresu and Joshi promotion and is considered sacred ground for fans and wrestlers alike.
Our weekly Puroresu Gate feature analyzing ticket sales takes us to the 290-seat Shin-Kiba 1st Ring arena, where SEAdLINNNG and Big Japan Pro Wrestling each ran shows recently.
STARDOM is currently the best women’s pro-wrestling company in the world, and now more than ever people will get the opportunity to see their wrestlers live. A summer press conference revealed that New Japan Pro-Wrestling and World Wonder Ring Stardom are minting the IWGP Women’s Championship, sure to have an impact on joshi puroresu’s continued expansion. Although the title is designed to be defended as part of joint New Japan cards, the IWGP Women’s Title will be defended domestically and abroad.
