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As NJPW and AJPW’s puroresu each kicked off its 50th anniversary, we witnessed a clash of titans when NOAH and NJPW met at Wrestle Kingdom – read our stats & analysis on the main event inside.
And to celebrate the squared circle’s lasting Japanese legacy, Monthly Puroresu has more historical content than ever before in our Winter ‘22 edition. Tokyo’s preeminent wrestling historian, Fumi Saito, takes us back to Giant Baba and Anotnio Inoki’s first dealings in the West. Plus – with Bret Hart’s blessing – we dove into the late Owen Hart’s lasting impact on Japanese wrestling.
Joshi fans worldwide celebrated in euphoria as the Utami vs. Syrui saga concluded in epic fashion. We recap their war from its very beginning. Speaking of STARDOM, this issue includes a rundown of every faction in the promotion.
The Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada stars in editor at large Zack Heydorn’s feature about his redemption to find his rightful place as the undisputed IWGP World Heavyweight Champion.
Much, much more inside!