Unfortunate news comes from NJPW regarding Shota Umino and the G1 Climax. After being assessed by medical staff, Umino has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been withdrawn from the remainder of the G1 Climax.
On July 7th, New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Tiger Mask IV retired from in-ring action in Japan after a celebrated twenty-one year career.
Back on June 4th, longtime Dragongate superstar Shun Skywalker made a shocking announcement during the “RAINBOW GATE 2026” event at Korakuen Hall that he will be departing the promotion.
After Syuri made a surprise appearance at SENJO THE BIGGEST, her challenge for the Sendai Girls World Championship has been confirmed. She will face Chihiro Hashimoto for the belt at Korakuen Hall on July 20th.
Having said his farewells and had his retirement ceremony in front of New Japan fans, Tiger Mask IV has been announced for one more appearance in the United States. At PRODUCE: Volume 3 – Azucar, the legend will team with the Dynamite Kid to take on Black Tiger IV and Black Tiger IX.
On July 25th, the current All Japan Pro-Wrestling Triple Crown Champion Kento Miyahara is set to make the eighth defense of his seventh reign against Ren Ayabe.
Ahead of his GHC Heavyweight Championship Match against Shane Haste on July 18th at NOAH’s SUMMER EPIC 2026, The Real Rebel took to social media to share a new music video about the champion titled “CharisMAX”.
Saya Kamitani and Momo Watanabe are both members of the STARDOM faction H.A.T.E. and things between the two have been very heated and it seems their volatile situation is about to explode.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling superstar El Desperado has had quite a rivalry with Death Match legend Jun Kasai. Since 2019, the two have faced each other three times in singles bouts as well competed in tag team matches in which they were both allies and opponents.
Maki Itoh, who officially joined STARDOM on Jan. 10th, will be participating in her first 5★STAR GP Tournament. A press conference was held on July 12 as participants of the tournament were on hand to give their final comments
