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New Japan Pro Wrestling President and CEO Harold Meij resigns from the company
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that they will be undergoing a leadership change. Harold Meij, who became the…
Former WWE Superstar Darren Young to make New Japan Pro Wrestling debut
Former WWE Superstar and Tag Team Champion Darren Young announced earlier today on Twitter, under his real name…
Positive COVID-19 test among Stardom roster and staff forces cancelation of events
All Women’s Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom announced Thursday on Twitter that the promotion has canceled upcoming…
NJPW house show to take place as scheduled after wrestler tests negative for COVID-19
After yesterday’s New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Uwajima was canceled last minute, NJPW has confirmed that this Sunday’s…
NJPW cancels Thursday’s Summer Struggle event due to COVID-19 concern
NJPW announced that a non-televised Summer Struggle event set for Uwajima on Thursday was canceled due to a…
New Japan Pro Wrestling returning to Jingu Stadium for the first time since 1999
New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced they are returning to Jingu Stadium for the Summer Struggle event on…
Minoru Suzuki to miss the New Japan Cup Finals and Dominion due to high fever
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Minoru Suzuki will not be present at the New Japan Cup or…
NJPW announces new weekly broadcast “Lion’s Break Collision” starting July 3
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced they are launching a new weekly broadcast entitled “Lion’s Break Collision” which will…
New Japan Pro Wrestling lays out guidelines for wrestlers and fans upon return in July
After announcing that fans will be in attendance at the July 11 and July 12 shows in Osaka,…
New Japan Pro Wrestling announces live matches for June 15, New Japan Cup scheduled
After being forced to shut down at the end of February due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Japan…
The wrestling industry reacts to the sudden passing of Stardom star Hana Kimura
The wrestling industry began reacting Saturday to the sudden passing of Stardom star Hana Kimura. Kimura, one of…
Hana Kimura of the Stardom promotion in Japan passes away at the age of 22
Hana Kimura, one of the top stars of the all-women’s promotion Stardom in Japan, passed away today at…
NJPW announces the postponement of Wrestle Dynasty at Madison Square Garden to 2021
New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced another postponement to their schedule. Wrestle Dynasty, originally scheduled to take place…
NJPW cancels Best of the Super Juniors 27 tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced today that they have canceled the Best of the Super Juniors 27 tournament…
NJPW President Harold Meij sends open letter to fans during COVID-19 pandemic
Harold Meij, the president of New Japan Pro Wrestling, issued an open letter to fans of the promotion…