Shota Umino Withdrawn From G1 Climax After Concussion Suffered vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling has officially withdrawn Shota Umino from the 2026 G1 Climax tournament after the rising star sustained a concussion during the event's opening day of competition.…
Tanahashi Personally Invites Taiwanese Wrestler Axe Wang to Train With NJPW
Taiwanese wrestler Axe Wang is headed to Japan after receiving a personal invitation from NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi to train with the storied promotion. The moment came during…
NJPW G1 Climax 36 Underway, Finals Set for August 16
The G1 Climax 36 is officially up and running, with NJPW's marquee round-robin tournament having kicked off on July 11, 2026. The competition will stretch across several weeks,…
Tiger Mask IV Retires at Sold-Out Korakuen Hall, Original Tiger Mask Among Those to Honor Him
Tiger Mask IV's long career in professional wrestling came to an emotional close on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as a sold-out Korakuen Hall in Tokyo played host to…
YOH Retains IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title at NJPW Road to G1 Climax Final Stop
NJPW wrapped up its Road to G1 Climax tour on July 6, 2026, with a card at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo that featured two championship bouts and a…
Gabe Kidd Spits on Tanahashi, Attacks Referee, Recaptures IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW Road to G1 Climax
Gabe Kidd made his contempt for New Japan Pro-Wrestling abundantly clear on Monday, July 6, doing everything short of burning the building down before — and after —…
OSKAR and Ryohei Oiwa Both Punch Their Tickets to NJPW G1 Climax 36
The final two spots in New Japan Pro-Wrestling's G1 Climax 36 are now filled. Korakuen Hall in Tokyo served as the backdrop for the Road to G1 Climax…
Tomoaki Honma Announces NJPW Retirement, Plans Final Match in Hometown in 2027
Tomoaki Honma, one of New Japan Pro Wrestling's most beloved figures, announced his retirement from professional wrestling on Saturday, July 4, addressing fans during a non-televised NJPW event…
Andrade El Idolo Reflects on Promise He Made as a Young Wrestler in Japan After IWGP Global Title Reign
Andrade El Idolo has opened up about the personal significance of his most recent run in New Japan Pro Wrestling, revealing that he made a promise to himself…
Shota Umino’s Next IWGP Global Title Defense Set for July 6 Road to G1 Climax Show
Fresh off retaining the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Forbidden Door, Shota Umino doesn't have to wait long to find out his next challenge. New Japan Pro-Wrestling has…
