The All Japan Pro-Wrestling EXCITE SERIES 2026 tour rolled into Shin-Kiba 1st ring in Tokyo on Feb. 7th as a sold out crowd was on hand for the event.
The Pro Wrestling NOAH Junior Tag League kicked off in Korakuen Hall, with eight teams competing in the round-robin competition. Meanwhile, Los Tranquilos de Japon’s newest member, RYUSEI made his NOAH debut.
On Jan 31st at STARDOM’s New Year Stars 2026 In Korakuen Hall event, Rina attacked Fuwa-chan and challenged her to a match at the upcoming STARDOM Supreme Fight in Osaka on Feb. 7th. The bout was quickly accepted by Fuwa-chan as the two are set to do battle in two days.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced today that Drilla Moloney suffered an injury to his right triceps.
While HANAKO faced Akira Kurogane in the main event of STARDOM New Blood 29, a new challenger emerged for her Future of Stardom title. Current New Blood Tag Team champion Aya Sakura emerged and laid out a challenge for HANAKO’s championship.
NJPW fans were shocked by the recent news of Hiromu Takahashi’s incoming departure. On the eighth day on the Road to The New Beginning, Takahashi competed alongside his Unbound Co. teammates in the final main event of his NJPW stint, and spoke on his decision to leave.
The New Blood Tag Team Championships were on the line at the 28th edition of the rookie-oriented STARDOM series. In Tokyo Square, the duo of Aya Sakura and Sayaka Kurara defended their belts against Yuna Mizumori and Anne Kanaya.
NJPW return to the United States for The New Beginning USA later this month and a third title match has been added to the card. Syuri is in for a battle, as she will defend the IWGP Women’s Championship against ‘The Fallen Goddess’ Athena.
In another surprising announcement, New Japan Pro-Wrestling confirmed today that long time superstar Hiromu Takahashi will be leaving the promotion.